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/* 01. DESIGN SYSTEM VARIABLES & CORE RESET                                 */
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:root {
    /* --- Primary Colors --- */
    --white: #FFFFFF;
    --soft-white: #F5F0EB;
    --off-white: #F5F6F8;
    --cream: #FAF8F4;

    /* --- Blacks & Grays --- */
    --rich-black: #0D0C0A;
    --charcoal: #1E1C18;
    --dark-gray: #2F2B26;
    --medium-gray: #6A655E;
    --light-gray: #B5ADA3;
    --silver-gray: #E8EAED;
    --border-light: #DDD6CD;

    /* --- Gold Palette - VIBRANT & LUMINOUS --- */
    --gold: #D4AF37;
    --gold-dark: #B8860B;
    --gold-light: #F5D76E;
    --gold-bright: #F9E9A0;
    --gold-pale: #F5EDD6;
    --gold-subtle: #E8DDC8;
    --gold-glow: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
    --gold-glow-strong: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);

    /* --- Accent Colors - POP --- */
    --accent-orange: #E67E22;
    --accent-teal: #1ABC9C;
    --accent-rose: #E84393;
    --accent-purple: #6C3483;

    /* --- Gradients --- */
    --gradient-gold: linear-gradient(135deg, #D4AF37 0%, #F5D76E 40%, #B8860B 100%);
    --gradient-gold-subtle: linear-gradient(135deg, #F5EDD6 0%, #E8DDC8 50%, #F5EDD6 100%);
    --gradient-white-gold: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F8F2E8 50%, #F5EDD6 100%);
    --gradient-hero: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 20%, #FCF8F0 0%, #F5EDE0 70%, #E8DDD0 100%);
    --gradient-section: linear-gradient(180deg, #FCFAF5 0%, #F5F0E8 100%);
    --gradient-accent: linear-gradient(135deg, #E67E22, #D4AF37);

    /* --- Shadows --- */
    --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    --shadow-md: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    --shadow-lg: 0 16px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.10);
    --shadow-xl: 0 24px 64px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    --shadow-gold: 0 8px 32px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.30);
    --shadow-gold-lg: 0 16px 48px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
    --shadow-card: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04), 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    --shadow-card-hover: 0 12px 40px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.20), 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);

    /* --- Typography --- */
    --font-heading: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    --font-body: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;

    /* --- Font Sizes --- */
    --text-xs: 0.7rem;
    --text-sm: 0.8rem;
    --text-base: 0.95rem;
    --text-md: 1.05rem;
    --text-lg: 1.2rem;
    --text-xl: 1.4rem;
    --text-2xl: 1.8rem;
    --text-3xl: 2.4rem;
    --text-4xl: 3.2rem;
    --text-5xl: 4rem;

    /* --- Spacing --- */
    --spacing-xs: 4px;
    --spacing-sm: 8px;
    --spacing-md: 16px;
    --spacing-lg: 24px;
    --spacing-xl: 32px;
    --spacing-2xl: 48px;
    --spacing-3xl: 64px;
    --spacing-4xl: 80px;
    --spacing-5xl: 120px;

    /* --- Border Radius --- */
    --radius-sm: 4px;
    --radius-md: 8px;
    --radius-lg: 12px;
    --radius-xl: 16px;
    --radius-2xl: 24px;
    --radius-full: 9999px;

    /* --- Transitions --- */
    --transition-smooth: cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
    --transition-premium: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
    --transition-bounce: cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
    --transition-duration: 0.5s;
    --transition-duration-fast: 0.3s;
    --transition-duration-slow: 0.7s;

    /* --- Glassmorphism --- */
    --glass-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    --glass-border: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.20);
    --glass-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    --glass-blur: 20px;
}

* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    * {
        cursor: none;
    }
}

html {
    overflow-x: hidden;
    max-width: 100%;
}

body {
    background-color: var(--white);
    color: var(--rich-black);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.8;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    max-width: 100%;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

img,
video {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all var(--transition-duration) var(--transition-premium);
}

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 40px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .container {
        padding: 0 24px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .container {
        padding: 0 16px;
    }
}

.section-padding {
    padding: var(--spacing-5xl) 0;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .section-padding {
        padding: var(--spacing-4xl) 0;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .section-padding {
        padding: var(--spacing-3xl) 0;
    }
}

.text-center {
    text-align: center;
}

.gold-text {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.gold-gradient-text {
    background: var(--gradient-gold);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.section-bg-light {
    background: var(--gradient-section);
}

body.lock-scroll {
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* ========================================================================== */
/* 02. PREMIUM CUSTOM CURSOR & INITIAL PRELOADER                            */
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.custom-cursor {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border: 2px solid var(--gold);
    border-radius: 50%;
    position: fixed;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 9999;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, background-color 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
    will-change: transform, left, top;
    backface-visibility: hidden;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.04);
}

.custom-cursor-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background-color: var(--gold);
    border-radius: 50%;
    position: fixed;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 10000;
    will-change: transform, left, top;
    backface-visibility: hidden;
}

.preloader {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: var(--white);
    z-index: 99999;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    transition: opacity 0.8s var(--transition-premium), visibility 0.8s var(--transition-premium);
}

.preloader-wrap {
    text-align: center;
}

.preloader-logo {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--rich-black);
}

.preloader-logo span {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.preloader-bar {
    width: 180px;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: var(--silver-gray);
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.preloader-bar::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--gradient-gold);
    animation: loadingTrack 1.4s infinite linear;
}

@keyframes loadingTrack {
    100% {
        left: 100%;
    }
}

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/* 03. STICKY GLASSMORPHISM NAVIGATION                                      */
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.main-header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1000;
    isolation: isolate;
    transition: padding var(--transition-duration) var(--transition-premium),
                background-color var(--transition-duration) var(--transition-premium),
                backdrop-filter var(--transition-duration) var(--transition-premium),
                border-color var(--transition-duration) var(--transition-premium),
                box-shadow var(--transition-duration) var(--transition-premium);
    padding: 24px 0;
    background-color: transparent;
}

.main-header.scrolled {
    padding: 12px 0;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.header-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 1500px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 40px;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .header-container {
        padding: 0 20px;
    }
}

.logo {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-duration-fast) var(--transition-premium);
    color: var(--rich-black);
}

.logo:hover {
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.logo .gold-text {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.nav-list {
    display: flex;
    gap: 44px;
}

.nav-link {
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    position: relative;
    padding: 8px 0;
    color: var(--medium-gray);
    transition: color var(--transition-duration-fast) var(--transition-premium);
}

.nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--gradient-gold);
    transition: width var(--transition-duration) var(--transition-premium);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
    color: var(--rich-black);
}

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.header-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
}

.btn-nav {
    border: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
    padding: 12px 32px;
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    font-weight: 700;
    background: transparent;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    transition: all var(--transition-duration) var(--transition-premium);
    color: var(--rich-black);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-nav::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--gradient-gold);
    transition: left var(--transition-duration) var(--transition-premium);
    z-index: -1;
}

.btn-nav:hover {
    color: var(--white);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.btn-nav:hover::before {
    left: 0;
}

.menu-socials,
.hamburger {
    display: none;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .hamburger {
        display: block;
        background: none;
        border: none;
        position: relative;
        z-index: 1002;
        padding: 8px 0;
        cursor: pointer;
        flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .hamburger .bar {
        display: block;
        width: 28px;
        height: 2px;
        background-color: var(--rich-black);
        margin: 6px 0;
        transition: var(--transition-duration-fast) var(--transition-premium);
        transform-origin: center;
        border-radius: 2px;
    }

    .hamburger.active .bar:nth-child(1) {
        transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(-6px, 6px);
    }
    .hamburger.active .bar:nth-child(2) {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: scaleX(0);
    }
    .hamburger.active .bar:nth-child(3) {
        transform: rotate(45deg) translate(-6px, -6px);
    }

    .nav-menu {
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        right: 0;
        width: min(420px, 85%);
        height: 100vh;
        height: 100dvh;
        background: white;
        backdrop-filter: blur(30px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(30px);
        border-left: 1px solid var(--border-light);
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: center;
        align-items: center;
        transform: translateX(100%);
        transition: transform var(--transition-duration) var(--transition-premium);
        z-index: 1001;
        padding: 50px 40px;
        box-shadow: -30px 0 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
        overflow-y: auto;
    }

    .nav-menu.active {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    .nav-menu::before {
        content: '';
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        width: 100vw;
        height: 100vh;
        z-index: -1;
        opacity: 0;
        pointer-events: none;
        transition: opacity var(--transition-duration) var(--transition-premium);
    }

    .nav-menu.active::before {
        opacity: 1;
        pointer-events: auto;
    }

    .nav-list {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 28px;
        margin-bottom: 40px;
    }

    .nav-link {
        font-size: var(--text-lg);
        letter-spacing: 3px;
        color: var(--rich-black);
        font-weight: 600;
    }

    .nav-link:hover {
        color: var(--gold);
    }

    .menu-socials {
        display: flex;
        gap: 28px;
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .menu-socials a {
        color: var(--medium-gray);
        transition: color var(--transition-duration-fast) var(--transition-premium),
                    transform var(--transition-duration-fast) var(--transition-premium);
    }

    .menu-socials a:hover {
        color: var(--gold);
        transform: translateY(-2px);
    }

    .btn-nav {
        padding: 10px 24px;
        font-size: var(--text-xs);
        letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .logo {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
        letter-spacing: 2px;
    }

    .btn-nav {
        padding: 8px 16px;
        font-size: 0.55rem;
        letter-spacing: 1px;
    }

    .nav-menu {
        width: 75%;
        padding: 40px 24px;
    }

    .nav-link {
        font-size: var(--text-md);
        letter-spacing: 2.5px;
    }
}

/* ========================================================================== */
/* 04. CINEMATIC HERO SECTION                                               */
/* ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
    height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    padding: 0 40px;
    padding-top: 120px;
    padding-bottom: 100px;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 700px;
    background: var(--gradient-hero);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-section {
        padding: 0 24px;
        padding-top: 100px;
        padding-bottom: 80px;
        min-height: 600px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .hero-section {
        padding: 0 16px;
        padding-top: 90px;
        padding-bottom: 70px;
        min-height: 500px;
        height: 100dvh;
    }
}

.hero-bg-image {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1600585154340-be6161a56a0c?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1920&q=80');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center 40%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    z-index: 0;
    background-attachment: scroll;
    will-change: transform;
    animation: heroImageZoom 20s ease-out forwards;
    opacity: 0.10;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .hero-bg-image {
        background-attachment: fixed;
        animation: none;
        opacity: 0.12;
    }
}

@keyframes heroImageZoom {
    0% {
        transform: scale(1.08);
    }
    100% {
        transform: scale(1.0);
    }
}

.hero-bg-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.0) 15%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 50%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.animated-gradient-sphere {
    position: absolute;
    top: -20%;
    right: -10%;
    width: 700px;
    height: 700px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(100px);
    animation: drift 14s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
    z-index: 0;
}

@keyframes drift {
    0% {
        transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translate(-100px, 50px) scale(1.15);
    }
}

.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 950px;
}

.hero-content h1 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 5vw + 1.2rem, 5.2rem);
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--rich-black);
}

.gradient-text {
    background: var(--gradient-gold);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.hero-content p {
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 0.6vw + 0.85rem, 1.2rem);
    color: var(--dark-gray);
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 45px;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.hero-cta-group {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .hero-cta-group {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }
    .hero-cta-group .btn {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 280px;
        text-align: center;
    }
}

.scroll-down-indicator {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 40px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    opacity: 0.5;
    width: auto;
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .scroll-down-indicator {
        bottom: 24px;
        gap: 8px;
        opacity: 0.4;
        left: 50%;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
}

.scroll-down-indicator span {
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    color: var(--medium-gray);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.mouse-icon {
    width: 22px;
    height: 34px;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--medium-gray);
    border-radius: 14px;
    position: relative;
}

.mouse-icon .wheel {
    width: 2px;
    height: 8px;
    background: var(--gradient-gold);
    position: absolute;
    top: 6px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    border-radius: 2px;
    animation: scrollWheel 1.8s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes scrollWheel {
    0% {
        top: 6px;
        opacity: 1;
    }
    100% {
        top: 18px;
        opacity: 0;
    }
}

/* ========================================================================== */
/* 05. LUXURY GLASSMORPHISM CARDS GRID                                     */
/* ========================================================================== */
.section-header {
    margin-bottom: 70px;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .section-header {
        margin-bottom: 50px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .section-header {
        margin-bottom: 40px;
    }
}

.subtitle {
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 5px;
    color: var(--gold);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.section-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 2.5vw + 1.2rem, 3.2rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    color: var(--rich-black);
}

.gold-divider {
    width: 70px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--gradient-gold);
    margin: 24px auto 0;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.divisions-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(340px, 1fr));
    gap: 40px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .divisions-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }
}

.glass-card {
    background: var(--glass-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    backdrop-filter: blur(var(--glass-blur));
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(var(--glass-blur));
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 50px 40px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform var(--transition-duration) var(--transition-premium),
                border-color var(--transition-duration) var(--transition-premium),
                box-shadow var(--transition-duration) var(--transition-premium);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    background: var(--white);
}

.glass-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover), var(--shadow-gold);
}

.card-image {
    margin: -50px -40px 32px -40px;
    height: 220px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl) var(--radius-xl) 0 0;
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .glass-card {
        padding: 28px 20px;
        border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    }
    .card-image {
        margin: -28px -20px 24px -20px;
        height: 160px;
        border-radius: var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 0 0;
    }
}

.card-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform var(--transition-duration-slow) var(--transition-premium),
                filter var(--transition-duration) var(--transition-premium);
    filter: brightness(0.95) saturate(0.95);
}

.glass-card:hover .card-image img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
    filter: brightness(1.0) saturate(1.0);
}

.card-glow-element {
    position: absolute;
    top: var(--y, 0px);
    left: var(--x, 0px);
    width: 350px;
    height: 350px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-duration) ease;
    z-index: 0;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.glass-card:hover .card-glow-element {
    opacity: 1;
}

.card-icon {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    transition: transform var(--transition-duration) var(--transition-premium);
}

.division-card:hover .card-icon {
    transform: scale(1.12) rotate(-3deg);
}

.glass-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--text-2xl);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    color: var(--rich-black);
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .glass-card h3 {
        font-size: var(--text-xl);
    }
}

.glass-card p {
    color: var(--dark-gray);
    font-size: var(--text-base);
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.card-features {
    margin-bottom: 36px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.card-features li {
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: var(--rich-black);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.card-features i {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: var(--text-base);
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.card-btn {
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    color: var(--gold);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    transition: color var(--transition-duration-fast) var(--transition-premium);
}

.card-btn:hover {
    color: var(--gold-dark);
}

.card-btn i {
    transition: transform var(--transition-duration) var(--transition-premium);
}

.glass-card:hover .card-btn i {
    transform: translateX(6px);
}

/* ========================================================================== */
/* 06. SHOWCASE IMAGE STRIP                                                 */
/* ========================================================================== */
.showcase-strip {
    position: relative;
    height: 65vh;
    min-height: 440px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
    background: var(--gradient-white-gold);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .showcase-strip {
        height: 55vh;
        min-height: 360px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .showcase-strip {
        height: 50vh;
        min-height: 300px;
    }
}

.showcase-bg-image {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1618221195710-dd6b41faaea6?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1920&q=80');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center 55%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.12;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .showcase-bg-image {
        background-attachment: fixed;
    }
}

.showcase-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 0%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) 50%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.showcase-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 750px;
    padding: 0 40px;
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .showcase-content {
        padding: 0 20px;
    }
}

.showcase-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.5vw + 1.2rem, 3.8rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: var(--rich-black);
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.showcase-desc {
    color: var(--dark-gray);
    font-size: var(--text-md);
    margin-bottom: 34px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-weight: 500;
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .showcase-desc {
        font-size: var(--text-base);
        margin-bottom: 26px;
    }
}

/* ========================================================================== */
/* 07. WHY CHOOSE US & ANIMATED METRICS                                    */
/* ========================================================================== */
.why-choose-us {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    background: var(--gradient-section);
}

.why-bg-texture {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.04;
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15) 0%, transparent 50%);
    background-size: 100% 100%;
}

.why-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .why-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 50px;
    }
}

.section-desc {
    color: var(--dark-gray);
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    font-size: var(--text-md);
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-weight: 500;
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .section-desc {
        font-size: var(--text-base);
        margin-bottom: 30px;
    }
}

.counter-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 60px;
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .counter-row {
        gap: 30px;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
}

.counter-item {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.counter-number {
    font-size: 3.6rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    color: var(--rich-black);
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .counter-number {
        font-size: 2.6rem;
    }
}

.counter-suffix {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 700;
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .counter-suffix {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }
}

.counter-label {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--light-gray);
    margin-top: 6px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.why-points-side {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 24px;
}

.why-point-card {
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 32px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    transition: transform var(--transition-duration) var(--transition-premium),
                border-color var(--transition-duration) var(--transition-premium),
                box-shadow var(--transition-duration) var(--transition-premium);
}

.why-point-card:hover {
    transform: translateX(6px);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .why-point-card {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        padding: 24px 20px;
        gap: 14px;
    }
}

.why-point-card i {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-top: 2px;
    transition: transform var(--transition-duration) var(--transition-premium);
}

.why-point-card:hover i {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.why-point-card h4 {
    font-size: var(--text-lg);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    color: var(--rich-black);
}

.why-point-card p {
    color: var(--medium-gray);
    font-size: var(--text-base);
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* ========================================================================== */
/* 08. TESTIMONIALS                                                          */
/* ========================================================================== */
.testimonials-section {
    background: var(--gradient-white-gold);
}

.testimonials-slider {
    max-width: 850px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.testimonial-card {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 60px 50px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .testimonial-card {
        padding: 32px 20px;
        border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    }
}

.quote-icon {
    font-size: 2.6rem;
    color: var(--gold-pale);
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.testimonial-text {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.6vw + 0.9rem, 1.6rem);
    font-style: italic;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--rich-black);
}

.client-meta h5 {
    font-size: var(--text-md);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: var(--rich-black);
}

.client-meta span {
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    color: var(--gold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* ========================================================================== */
/* 09. CTA BANNER                                                            */
/* ========================================================================== */
.cta-section {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--gradient-white-gold);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-glow-bg {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 900px;
    height: 500px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(60px);
}

.cta-section h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 2.5vw + 1.2rem, 3.4rem);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.2;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--rich-black);
}

.cta-section p {
    color: var(--medium-gray);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto 40px;
    font-size: var(--text-md);
    font-weight: 500;
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .cta-section p {
        font-size: var(--text-base);
        margin-bottom: 30px;
    }
}

.cta-buttons {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .cta-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }
    .cta-buttons .btn {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 280px;
        text-align: center;
    }
}

/* ========================================================================== */
/* 10. BUTTONS                                                               */
/* ========================================================================== */
.btn {
    padding: 18px 44px;
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    transition: all var(--transition-duration) var(--transition-premium);
    display: inline-block;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--rich-black);
}

.btn::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -75%;
    width: 45%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3), transparent);
    transform: skewX(-20deg);
    transition: left var(--transition-duration-slow) var(--transition-premium);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.btn:hover::after {
    left: 130%;
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .btn {
        padding: 14px 28px;
        font-size: var(--text-xs);
        letter-spacing: 2px;
    }
}

.btn-primary {
    background: var(--rich-black);
    color: var(--white);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background: var(--gradient-gold);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.btn-outline {
    border: 1.5px solid var(--rich-black);
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--rich-black);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    background: var(--gradient-gold);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.btn-gold {
    border: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
    color: var(--gold);
    background: transparent;
}

.btn-gold:hover {
    background: var(--gradient-gold);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.btn-gold-filled {
    background: var(--gradient-gold);
    color: var(--white);
}

.btn-gold-filled:hover {
    background: var(--gradient-gold);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold-lg);
}

.btn-secondary {
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border-light);
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--rich-black);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    background: var(--gradient-gold);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ========================================================================== */
/* 11. MASTER FOOTER                                                        */
/* ========================================================================== */
.main-footer {
    background-color: var(--rich-black);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    padding: 100px 0 40px;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .main-footer {
        padding: 70px 0 30px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .main-footer {
        padding: 50px 0 24px;
    }
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 2fr;
    gap: 60px;
    margin-bottom: 80px;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
        margin-bottom: 50px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 34px;
        margin-bottom: 40px;
    }
}

.footer-logo {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    color: var(--white);
}

.footer-logo span {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.footer-brand-column p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    font-size: var(--text-base);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    max-width: 340px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.footer-socials {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
}

.footer-socials a {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: var(--text-base);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    transition: all var(--transition-duration) var(--transition-premium);
}

.footer-socials a:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    color: var(--gold);
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.footer-links-column h4,
.footer-subscribe-column h4 {
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2.5px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
}

.footer-links-column ul {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
}

.footer-links-column a {
    font-size: var(--text-base);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    transition: all var(--transition-duration-fast) var(--transition-premium);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.footer-links-column a:hover {
    color: var(--white);
    padding-left: 6px;
}

.footer-subscribe-column p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    font-size: var(--text-base);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.subscribe-form {
    display: flex;
    border-bottom: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding-bottom: 12px;
    transition: border-color var(--transition-duration-fast) var(--transition-premium);
}

.subscribe-form:focus-within {
    border-color: var(--gold);
}

.subscribe-form input {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    outline: none;
    color: var(--white);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--text-base);
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 0;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.subscribe-form input::placeholder {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    font-weight: 300;
}

.subscribe-form button {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: var(--gold);
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: var(--text-lg);
    transition: transform var(--transition-duration-fast) var(--transition-premium),
                color var(--transition-duration-fast) var(--transition-premium);
}

.subscribe-form button:hover {
    transform: translateX(4px);
    color: var(--gold-light);
}

.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    padding-top: 36px;
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .footer-bottom {
        padding-top: 24px;
        font-size: 0.6rem;
        letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    }
}

/* ========================================================================== */
/* 12. SCROLL REVEAL ANIMATIONS                                             */
/* ========================================================================== */
.reveal-on-scroll {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(50px) scale(0.98);
    transition: opacity 1.1s var(--transition-premium),
                transform 1.1s var(--transition-premium);
}

.reveal-on-scroll.active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.divisions-grid .reveal-on-scroll:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0s; }
.divisions-grid .reveal-on-scroll:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
.divisions-grid .reveal-on-scroll:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
.divisions-grid .reveal-on-scroll:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
.divisions-grid .reveal-on-scroll:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.32s; }
.divisions-grid .reveal-on-scroll:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.40s; }

.why-points-side .reveal-on-scroll:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0s; }
.why-points-side .reveal-on-scroll:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.10s; }
.why-points-side .reveal-on-scroll:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.20s; }

/* ========================================================================== */
/* 13. SCROLL PROGRESS BAR                                                  */
/* ========================================================================== */
.scroll-progress {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    height: 3px;
    width: 0%;
    background: var(--gradient-gold);
    z-index: 10002;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: width 0.1s linear;
}

/* ========================================================================== */
/* 14. ACCESSIBILITY & REDUCED MOTION                                      */
/* ========================================================================== */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    *,
    *::before,
    *::after {
        animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
        animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
        transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    }

    .reveal-on-scroll {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: none;
    }

    .hero-bg-image,
    .showcase-bg-image {
        background-attachment: scroll !important;
        animation: none !important;
    }

    .custom-cursor,
    .custom-cursor-dot {
        display: none !important;
    }
    * {
        cursor: auto !important;
    }

    .btn::after,
    .btn-nav::after {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* ========================================================================== */
/* 15. RESPONSIVE REFINEMENTS                                               */
/* ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    * {
        cursor: auto !important;
    }
    .custom-cursor,
    .custom-cursor-dot {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .main-header {
        padding: 16px 0;
        background-color: #fffffffa;
        backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
        box-shadow: 0 2px 20px #ffffff;
    }

    .main-header.scrolled {
        padding: 14px 0;
    }

    .hero-section {
        height: 100vh;
        height: 100dvh;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: center;
        padding-top: 80px;
        padding-bottom: 70px;
    }

    .hero-bg-image {
        background-attachment: scroll;
        background-position: center 35%;
        opacity: 0.06;
    }

    .scroll-down-indicator {
        bottom: 24px;
        left: 50%;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .hero-section {
        padding-top: 70px;
        padding-bottom: 60px;
        min-height: 480px;
    }

    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
        letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    }

    .hero-content p {
        font-size: var(--text-base);
        margin-bottom: 28px;
    }

    .section-title {
        font-size: var(--text-3xl);
    }

    .glass-card {
        padding: 24px 18px;
    }

    .card-features li {
        font-size: var(--text-sm);
    }

    .why-point-card {
        padding: 20px 16px;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .why-point-card h4 {
        font-size: var(--text-md);
    }

    .footer-socials a {
        width: 36px;
        height: 36px;
        font-size: var(--text-sm);
    }

    .scroll-down-indicator {
        bottom: 18px;
        gap: 6px;
    }
    .scroll-down-indicator span {
        font-size: 0.5rem;
        letter-spacing: 2px;
    }
    .mouse-icon {
        width: 18px;
        height: 28px;
    }
    .mouse-icon .wheel {
        height: 6px;
        top: 5px;
    }
    @keyframes scrollWheel {
        0% { top: 5px; opacity: 1; }
        100% { top: 15px; opacity: 0; }
    }
}

@media (max-width: 400px) {
    .logo {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
        letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    }

    .btn-nav {
        padding: 6px 12px;
        font-size: 0.5rem;
        letter-spacing: 1px;
    }

    .header-container {
        padding: 0 14px;
    }

    .nav-menu {
        width: 75%;
        padding: 30px 18px;
    }

    .nav-link {
        font-size: var(--text-base);
        letter-spacing: 2px;
    }

    .card-image {
        height: 130px;
        margin: -24px -18px 18px -18px;
    }

    .glass-card {
        padding: 20px 16px;
    }
}

/* ========================================================================== */
/* 16. THANK YOU PAGE SPECIFIC STYLES                                      */
/* ========================================================================== */
.thank-you-hero {
    background: var(--gradient-hero);
}

.thank-you-bg-image {
    background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1600880292203-757bb62b4baf?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1920&q=80');
    opacity: 0.04;
}

.thank-you-content {
    max-width: 800px;
}

.thank-you-icon {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gradient-gold);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 32px;
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    color: var(--white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold-lg);
}

.thank-you-content h1 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4vw + 1rem, 4rem);
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    color: var(--rich-black);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.thank-you-content p {
    color: var(--medium-gray);
    font-size: var(--text-lg);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto 40px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* ========================================================================== */
/* 17. APPLIANCES, AUTO, FASHION PAGE SPECIFIC STYLES                       */
/* ========================================================================== */
.hero-section.category-hero {
    background: var(--gradient-hero);
    height: 55vh;
    min-height: 400px;
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .hero-section.category-hero {
        height: 50vh;
        min-height: 350px;
    }
}

.category-hero .hero-content h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw + 1rem, 3.6rem);
}

/* ========================================================================== */
/* 18. CONTACT PAGE SPECIFIC STYLES                                        */
/* ========================================================================== */
.contact-grid-section {
    background: var(--gradient-section);
}

.contact-form-wrapper .form-group {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.contact-form-wrapper .form-group label {
    display: block;
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--medium-gray);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.contact-form-wrapper .form-control {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    color: var(--rich-black);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--text-base);
    transition: border-color var(--transition-duration-fast) var(--transition-premium),
                box-shadow var(--transition-duration-fast) var(--transition-premium);
    outline: none;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.contact-form-wrapper .form-control:focus {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--gold-glow);
}

.contact-form-wrapper .form-control::placeholder {
    color: var(--light-gray);
}

.contact-form-wrapper select.form-control {
    appearance: none;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8' viewBox='0 0 12 8'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1l5 5 5-5' stroke='%23999999' stroke-width='1.5' fill='none' stroke-linecap='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: right 16px center;
    padding-right: 44px;
}

.contact-form-wrapper textarea.form-control {
    resize: vertical;
    min-height: 120px;
}

.map-placeholder {
    width: 100%;
    height: 450px;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 80px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .map-placeholder {
        height: 300px;
        margin-top: 50px;
        border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    }
}

.map-placeholder iframe {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: none;
}

/* ========================================================================== */
/* 19. WHY IMAGE WRAPPER (for about and other pages)                        */
/* ========================================================================== */
.why-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    margin: 35px 0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    background: var(--white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.why-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    transition: transform var(--transition-duration-slow) var(--transition-premium);
}

.why-image-wrapper:hover .why-image {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.why-image-accent {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* ========================================================================== */
/* 20. TIMELINE SECTION (about page)                                        */
/* ========================================================================== */
.timeline-section {
    background: var(--gradient-white-gold);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.timeline-section .why-point-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.timeline-section .why-point-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
}

.timeline-section .counter-number {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1;
    min-width: 120px;
    color: var(--gold);
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .timeline-section .why-point-card {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 16px;
    }
    .timeline-section .counter-number {
        font-size: 2rem;
        min-width: auto;
    }
    .timeline-section .why-point-card > div {
        border-left: none !important;
        padding-left: 0 !important;
    }
}

/* ========================================================================== */
/* 21. DYNAMIC BACKGROUND UTILITY                                           */
/* ========================================================================== */
.dynamic-bg {
    background: var(--gradient-section);
}

/* ========================================================================== */
/* 22. CARD IMAGE OVERLAY                                                   */
/* ========================================================================== */
.card-image-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}