/* 
====================================
  ABUNDANT CARE RESIDENCE - STYLES
====================================
*/

:root {
    /* Color Palette - Premium, Warm, Elegant */
    --clr-bg: #FCFBF9; /* Warm Cream */
    --clr-surface: #FFFFFF;
    --clr-primary: #1C3041; /* Deep Navy / Slate */
    --clr-secondary: #B99D75; /* Elegant Champagne Gold */
    --clr-text: #333333;
    --clr-text-light: #666666;
    
    /* Typography */
    --font-heading: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    --font-body: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    
    /* Spacing */
    --space-sm: 1rem;
    --space-md: 2.5rem;
    --space-lg: 4rem;
    --space-xl: clamp(4rem, 6vw, 6.5rem);

    /* Shadows & Radii */
    --radius-sm: 4px;
    --radius-md: 12px;
    --radius-lg: 24px;
    --shadow-soft: 0 10px 30px rgba(28, 48, 65, 0.08);
    --shadow-hover: 0 15px 40px rgba(28, 48, 65, 0.12);
    
    /* Transitions */
    --transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

/* ====================================
   RESET & BASE
   ==================================== */
* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    font-size: 16px;
}

section[id] {
    scroll-margin-top: 90px;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--clr-text);
    background-color: var(--clr-bg);
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--clr-primary);
    line-height: 1.2;
    font-weight: 600;
}

p {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-weight: 300;
}

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

img {
    max-width: 100%;
    display: block;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.layout-container {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 2rem;
}

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

/* ====================================
   TYPOGRAPHY UTILITIES
   ==================================== */
.section-subtitle {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--clr-secondary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.section-description {
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto 3rem;
    color: var(--clr-text-light);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* ====================================
   BUTTONS
   ==================================== */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0.8rem 2rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 500;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    cursor: pointer;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--clr-primary);
    color: var(--clr-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-primary);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
}

.btn-primary::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -150%;
    width: 50%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) 50%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%
    );
    transform: skewX(-25deg);
    transition: left 0.75s ease-out;
    z-index: -1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.btn-primary:hover::before {
    left: 150%;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--clr-primary);
}

.btn-outline {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--clr-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-surface);
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    background-color: var(--clr-surface);
    color: var(--clr-primary);
}

.btn-large {
    padding: 1rem 3rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

/* ====================================
   HEADER & NAVIGATION
   ==================================== */
.navbar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1000;
    background: rgba(252, 251, 249, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(28, 48, 65, 0.05);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.navbar.scrolled {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(185, 157, 117, 0.15);
}

.navbar.scrolled .nav-container {
    padding: 0.8rem 2rem;
}

.nav-container {
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 1.2rem 2rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    transition: padding 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

.logo {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--clr-primary);
}

.logo span {
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--clr-secondary);
}

.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.nav-links a:not(.btn) {
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--clr-primary);
    position: relative;
}

.nav-links a:not(.btn)::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -4px;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background-color: var(--clr-secondary);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.nav-links a:not(.btn):hover::after,
.nav-links a.active:not(.btn)::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.nav-links a.active:not(.btn) {
    color: var(--clr-secondary) !important;
}

.nav-phone {
    font-weight: 500 !important;
    color: var(--clr-primary) !important;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.nav-phone i {
    color: var(--clr-secondary);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.nav-phone:hover {
    color: var(--clr-secondary) !important;
}

.mobile-menu-icon {
    display: none;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--clr-primary);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.mobile-nav {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    background-color: var(--clr-surface);
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
}

.mobile-nav.active {
    display: flex;
}

.mobile-nav a {
    padding: 1rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.mobile-nav .btn {
    margin-top: 1rem;
    text-align: center;
}

/* ====================================
   HERO SECTION
   ==================================== */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    height: 100vh;
    min-height: 600px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--clr-surface);
    overflow: hidden;
    padding-top: 80px;
}

.hero-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    z-index: -2;
    -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
    backface-visibility: hidden;
    will-change: transform;
    -webkit-animation: heroZoom 20s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
    animation: heroZoom 20s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}

@-webkit-keyframes heroZoom {
    from { -webkit-transform: scale(1); }
    to { -webkit-transform: scale(1.15); }
}

@keyframes heroZoom {
    from { transform: scale(1); }
    to { transform: scale(1.15); }
}

.hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    /* Original dark gradient overlay for text readability:
       background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(17, 26, 34, 0.85), rgba(17, 26, 34, 0.45)); */
    background: transparent;
    z-index: -1;
}

.hero-content {
    max-width: 800px;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0 2rem;
    animation: fadeUp 1s ease-out forwards;
}

@keyframes fadeUp {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.hero h1.eyebrow {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #ffffff;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.hero .hero-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5.5rem);
    color: var(--clr-surface);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.hero p {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Elegant Scroll Indicator */
.scroll-indicator {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 2.5rem;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--clr-surface);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    opacity: 0.9;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 10;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.scroll-indicator:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(3px);
}

.scroll-indicator span {
    font-size: 1.15rem; /* Increased font-size (~5pt bump) */
    font-weight: 600;   /* Slightly bolder for better legibility */
    color: var(--clr-secondary); /* Premium brand gold color */
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.scroll-indicator i {
    color: var(--clr-secondary); /* Premium brand gold color */
    font-size: 1.6rem;  /* Larger size to stand out */
    animation: bounce 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes bounce {
    0%, 20%, 50%, 80%, 100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
    40% {
        transform: translateY(-8px);
    }
    60% {
        transform: translateY(-4px);
    }
}

/* ====================================
   ABOUT SECTION
   ==================================== */
.about-section {
    padding: var(--space-xl) 2rem;
}

.about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 5rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.about-text p {
    color: var(--clr-text-light);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.about-text p:last-of-type {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}


/* Feature Grid */
.about-features-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem 2rem;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

.about-feature-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--clr-primary);
}

.about-feature-item i {
    color: var(--clr-secondary);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Image Presentation */
.about-image-container {
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 2.5rem;
    padding-left: 2.5rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.about-image-card {
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    position: relative;
    height: 600px;
}

.about-image-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.about-image-card:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* Premium Badge */
.about-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0rem;
    left: 0rem;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    color: var(--clr-primary);
    padding: 1.1rem 1.6rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-secondary);
    z-index: 2;
    transition: var(--transition);
    max-width: 320px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.about-badge:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: var(--clr-secondary);
}

.badge-icon-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    background-color: rgba(185, 157, 117, 0.15);
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--clr-secondary);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.badge-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.15rem;
}

.badge-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--clr-primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.badge-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--clr-text-light);
}

/* ====================================
   SERVICES SECTION
   ==================================== */
.services-section {
    padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
    background-color: var(--clr-surface);
}

.services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.service-card {
    background: var(--clr-bg);
    padding: 3rem 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
}

.service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    background-color: var(--clr-surface);
    border-color: var(--clr-secondary);
}

.service-icon {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
    background-color: rgba(185, 157, 117, 0.1);
    color: var(--clr-secondary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.service-card:hover .service-icon {
    background-color: var(--clr-primary);
    color: var(--clr-surface);
}

.service-card h3 {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
}

.service-card p {
    color: var(--clr-text-light);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ====================================
   GALLERY GRID
   ==================================== */
.gallery-section {
    padding: var(--space-xl) 2rem;
    background-color: var(--clr-surface);
}

/* Gallery Helper Text */
.gallery-helper-text {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: -2rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--clr-secondary);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    animation: pulse-hint 3s infinite;
}

.gallery-helper-text span {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

@keyframes pulse-hint {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 0.7; }
    50% { opacity: 1; }
}

.gallery-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.gallery-card {
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    cursor: pointer;
    background-color: var(--clr-primary);
    border: 1px solid rgba(185, 157, 117, 0.15);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94), 
                box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94),
                border-color 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

/* Premium Zoom/Expand Icon on Hover */
.gallery-card::after {
    content: "\f065"; /* FontAwesome fa-expand icon unicode */
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
    font-weight: 900;
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.5rem;
    right: 1.5rem;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(252, 251, 249, 0.95);
    color: var(--clr-primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1rem;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.8);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
    z-index: 4;
    pointer-events: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.gallery-card:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
}

.hidden-card {
    display: none !important;
}

.gallery-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    border-color: var(--clr-secondary);
}

.gallery-img-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.gallery-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94),
                filter 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

.gallery-card:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.06) rotate(0.5deg);
    filter: brightness(1.05) saturate(1.1);
}

/* Premium Diagonal Sweep Shimmer Effect */
.gallery-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -150%;
    width: 50%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) 50%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%
    );
    transform: skewX(-25deg);
    transition: left 0.75s ease-out;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.gallery-card:hover::before {
    left: 150%;
}

/* Sliding Caption Overlay */
.gallery-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 60%;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(28, 48, 65, 0.9) 0%, rgba(28, 48, 65, 0.4) 60%, rgba(28, 48, 65, 0) 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: opacity 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94),
                transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
    z-index: 3;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.gallery-card:hover .gallery-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.gallery-overlay-content {
    color: var(--clr-surface);
}

.gallery-overlay-content h4 {
    color: var(--clr-surface);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.gallery-overlay-content span {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--clr-secondary);
}

/* ====================================
   CTA SECTION
   ==================================== */
.cta-section {
    padding: var(--space-xl) 2rem;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.cta-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: var(--clr-primary);
    /* Applying a subtle pattern or gradient */
    background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary) 0%, #152431 100%);
    z-index: -1;
}

.cta-content {
    color: var(--clr-surface);
    max-width: 700px;
}

.cta-content h2 {
    color: var(--clr-secondary);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 3rem);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.cta-content p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
}

/* ====================================
   CONTACT SECTION
   ==================================== */
.contact-section {
    padding: var(--space-xl) 2rem;
}

.contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.contact-info-cards {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.info-card {
    background: var(--clr-surface);
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--clr-secondary);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.info-card:hover {
    transform: translateX(10px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.info-card i {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--clr-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    display: block;
}

.info-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.info-card p {
    color: var(--clr-text-light);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.info-link {
    display: block;
    color: var(--clr-primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.info-link:hover {
    color: var(--clr-secondary);
}

.info-link-address {
    display: block;
    color: var(--clr-text-light);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.info-link-address:hover {
    color: var(--clr-secondary);
}

.contact-form-container {
    background: var(--clr-surface);
    padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    border-top: 5px solid var(--clr-secondary); /* Elegant Gold trim at the top */
    position: relative;
}

.contact-form {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
    height: 100%;
    align-content: space-between;
}

.form-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.6rem;
}

.form-group.full-width {
    grid-column: span 2;
}

.form-group label {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: var(--clr-secondary); /* Gold coloring for label */
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.form-group input, 
.form-group select, 
.form-group textarea {
    padding: 1rem 1.1rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(28, 48, 65, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    background: #F7F6F3;
    color: var(--clr-text);
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease, background-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.form-group select {
    appearance: none;
    -webkit-appearance: none;
    -moz-appearance: none;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23B99D75' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'%3E%3C/polyline%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: right 1.1rem center;
    background-size: 1.1rem;
    padding-right: 3rem;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.form-group input:hover, 
.form-group select:hover, 
.form-group textarea:hover {
    border-color: rgba(185, 157, 117, 0.35);
    background-color: #FAF9F6;
}

.form-group input:focus, 
.form-group select:focus, 
.form-group textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--clr-secondary);
    background-color: var(--clr-surface);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(185, 157, 117, 0.18);
    transform: translateY(-2.5px);
}

/* Upscale Submit Button */
.contact-form-container .form-submit-btn {
    width: auto;
    min-width: 200px;
    padding: 1.1rem 3rem;
    background-color: var(--clr-secondary);
    color: var(--clr-surface);
    border-color: var(--clr-secondary);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(185, 157, 117, 0.2);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.contact-form-container .form-submit-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--clr-primary);
    color: var(--clr-surface);
    border-color: var(--clr-primary);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(28, 48, 65, 0.15);
}

.submit-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.form-trust-text {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--clr-text-light);
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}

.form-trust-text i {
    color: var(--clr-secondary);
}

/* ====================================
   TRUST SECTION
   ==================================== */
.trust-section {
    padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
    background-color: var(--clr-bg);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.trust-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -10%;
    right: -10%;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(185, 157, 117, 0.03) 0%, rgba(185, 157, 117, 0) 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.trust-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 5rem;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.trust-left {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.trust-paragraph {
    color: var(--clr-text-light);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.trust-cta-wrapper {
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.trust-panel {
    background: var(--clr-surface);
    padding: 3rem 3.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    border: 1px solid rgba(185, 157, 117, 0.15);
}

.panel-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: var(--clr-primary);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.panel-heading::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -6px;
    left: 0;
    width: 40px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--clr-secondary);
}

.trust-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.75rem;
}

.trust-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.check-icon-circle {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    background-color: rgba(185, 157, 117, 0.12);
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--clr-secondary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 0.15rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(185, 157, 117, 0.25);
}

.trust-item-content h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--clr-primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.trust-item-content p {
    color: var(--clr-text-light);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ====================================
   FOOTER
   ==================================== */
.footer {
    background-color: #111A22;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    padding: var(--space-xl) 0 2rem;
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1.5fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.footer-brand h2 {
    color: var(--clr-surface);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer-brand h2 span {
    color: var(--clr-secondary);
    font-weight: 400;
}

.footer h3 {
    color: var(--clr-surface);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.footer ul {
    list-style: none;
}

.footer ul li {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.footer ul li i {
    color: var(--clr-secondary);
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
}

.footer a:hover {
    color: var(--clr-secondary);
}

.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    padding-top: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* ====================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN
   ==================================== */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .about-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }
    
    .about-image-container {
        padding-bottom: 2rem;
        padding-left: 2rem;
    }
    
    .about-badge {
        bottom: 0rem;
        left: 0rem;
        padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .about-image-card {
        height: 480px;
    }
    
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
    
    .services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .trust-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3.5rem;
    }
    
    .trust-panel {
        padding: 2.5rem;
    }
    
    .gallery-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
 
    .contact-grid {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column-reverse;
        gap: 3rem;
    }
}
 
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nav-links {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .mobile-menu-icon {
        display: block;
    }
    
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    
    .about-image-card {
        height: 380px;
    }
    
    .about-badge {
        position: relative;
        bottom: auto;
        left: auto;
        margin-top: 1rem;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 100%;
        box-sizing: border-box;
    }
    
    .about-image-container {
        padding: 0;
    }
    
    .about-features-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1rem;
    }
    
    .services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .trust-panel {
        padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .gallery-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
 
    .contact-form {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
 
    .form-group.full-width {
        grid-column: span 1;
    }
 
    .contact-form-container {
        padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    }
}

/* ====================================
   LIGHTBOX
   ==================================== */
.lightbox {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    z-index: 2000;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: rgba(17, 26, 34, 0.92); /* Frosted Deep Slate matching primary color */
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.lightbox.active {
    display: flex;
}

.lightbox-content {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 90%;
    width: 1000px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.lightbox-img-container {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
    max-height: 70vh;
}

.lightbox-img-container img {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 70vh;
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    background-color: transparent;
    transition: opacity 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94),
                transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Crossfade transitions */
.lightbox-img-container img.fade-out {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.98);
}

.lightbox-img-container img.fade-in {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
}

/* Lightbox Info (Caption & Counter) */
.lightbox-info {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    color: var(--clr-surface);
    padding: 0 0.5rem;
}

.lightbox-caption {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--clr-secondary);
}

.caption-title {
    color: var(--clr-secondary);
}

.caption-separator {
    color: var(--clr-surface);
    opacity: 0.3;
    margin: 0 0.5rem;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 300;
}

.caption-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--clr-surface);
    opacity: 0.8;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    font-weight: 300;
}

.lightbox-counter {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    opacity: 0.8;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Controls */
.lightbox-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: -60px;
    right: 0;
    color: var(--clr-surface);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    opacity: 0.7;
    z-index: 2010;
}

.lightbox-close:hover {
    color: var(--clr-secondary);
    opacity: 1;
    transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.lightbox-nav {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: -80px;
    right: -80px;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2010;
}

.lightbox-btn {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    color: var(--clr-surface);
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    pointer-events: auto;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.lightbox-btn:hover {
    background: var(--clr-secondary);
    color: var(--clr-primary);
    border-color: var(--clr-secondary);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Thumbnails */
.lightbox-thumbnails-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    overflow-x: auto;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    scrollbar-width: thin;
    scrollbar-color: var(--clr-secondary) transparent;
}

.lightbox-thumbnails-wrapper::-webkit-scrollbar {
    height: 4px;
}

.lightbox-thumbnails-wrapper::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background-color: var(--clr-secondary);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.lightbox-thumbnails {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    width: max-content;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.lightbox-thumb {
    width: 70px;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
    opacity: 0.5;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.lightbox-thumb:hover {
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.lightbox-thumb.active {
    opacity: 1;
    border-color: var(--clr-secondary);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Responsive adjustment for controls */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .lightbox-nav {
        position: static;
        transform: none;
        margin-top: 1rem;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 2rem;
        width: 100%;
    }
    
    .lightbox-close {
        top: 20px;
        right: 20px;
    }
    
    .lightbox-content {
        padding-top: 3.5rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .lightbox-img-container {
        aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    }
    
    .lightbox-caption {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }
    
    .lightbox-thumb {
        width: 50px;
    }
}

/* ====================================
   BLOG STYLES
   ==================================== */
.blog-hero {
    background-color: var(--clr-primary);
    background-image: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(185, 157, 117, 0.15) 0%, transparent 50%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary) 0%, #101d28 100%);
    padding: clamp(9rem, 13vw, 11rem) 2rem clamp(4rem, 6vw, 5rem);
    color: var(--clr-surface);
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-hero::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='80' height='80' viewBox='0 0 80 80'%3E%3Cg fill='%23ffffff' fill-opacity='0.012'%3E%3Cpath fill-rule='evenodd' d='M11 18c3.866 0 7-3.134 7-7s-3.134-7-7-7-7 3.134-7 7 3.134 7 7 7zm48 25c3.866 0 7-3.134 7-7s-3.134-7-7-7-7 3.134-7 7 3.134 7 7 7zm-43-7c1.657 0 3-1.343 3-3s-1.343-3-3-3-3 1.343-3 3 1.343 3 3 3zm63 31c1.657 0 3-1.343 3-3s-1.343-3-3-3-3 1.343-3 3 1.343 3 3 3zM34 90c1.657 0 3-1.343 3-3s-1.343-3-3-3-3 1.343-3 3 1.343 3 3 3zm1-61c3.148 0 5.7-2.552 5.7-5.7 0-3.148-2.552-5.7-5.7-5.7-3.148 0-5.7 2.552-5.7 5.7 0 3.148 2.552 5.7 5.7 5.7zm50 11c1.657 0 3-1.343 3-3s-1.343-3-3-3-3 1.343-3 3 1.343 3 3 3zM25 49c1.657 0 3-1.343 3-3s-1.343-3-3-3-3 1.343-3 3 1.343 3 3 3zm61 5c1.657 0 3-1.343 3-3s-1.343-3-3-3-3 1.343-3 3 1.343 3 3 3zM21 78c1.657 0 3-1.343 3-3s-1.343-3-3-3-3 1.343-3 3 1.343 3 3 3zm60 21c1.657 0 3-1.343 3-3s-1.343-3-3-3-3 1.343-3 3 1.343 3 3 3zM41 58c2.21 0 4-1.79 4-4s-1.79-4-4-4-4 1.79-4 4 1.79 4 4 4zm22-41c2.21 0 4-1.79 4-4s-1.79-4-4-4-4 1.79-4 4 1.79 4 4 4zM30 8c2.21 0 4-1.79 4-4s-1.79-4-4-4-4 1.79-4 4 1.79 4 4 4zm-6 74c2.21 0 4-1.79 4-4s-1.79-4-4-4-4 1.79-4 4 1.79 4 4 4z'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    pointer-events: none;
}

.blog-hero h1 {
    color: var(--clr-surface);
    font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.blog-hero p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    max-width: 650px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    font-weight: 300;
}

.blog-breadcrumbs {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--clr-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    display: inline-block;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.blog-breadcrumbs a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.blog-breadcrumbs a:hover {
    color: var(--clr-secondary);
}

/* Category Filter Pills */
.blog-categories {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin: -1.75rem auto 3.5rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    max-width: 800px;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.category-pill {
    background: var(--clr-surface);
    color: var(--clr-primary);
    padding: 0.6rem 1.4rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: 1px solid rgba(28, 48, 65, 0.08);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(28, 48, 65, 0.04);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.category-pill:hover, .category-pill.active {
    background: var(--clr-primary);
    color: var(--clr-secondary);
    border-color: var(--clr-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(28, 48, 65, 0.12);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Featured Article Layout */
.blog-section-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--clr-primary);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.featured-post-container {
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.featured-post {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
    background: var(--clr-surface);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    border-left: 5px solid var(--clr-secondary);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.featured-post:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.featured-img-link {
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 350px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.featured-img-link img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

.featured-post:hover .featured-img-link img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.featured-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.5rem;
    left: 1.5rem;
    background: var(--clr-primary);
    color: var(--clr-secondary);
    padding: 0.4rem 1.1rem;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    z-index: 10;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.featured-content {
    padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.featured-meta {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--clr-text-light);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.featured-meta .date {
    color: var(--clr-secondary);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.featured-post h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
    color: var(--clr-primary);
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.featured-post h2 a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.featured-post:hover h2 a {
    color: var(--clr-secondary);
}

.featured-post p {
    color: var(--clr-text-light);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.featured-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--clr-primary);
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-top: auto;
    width: fit-content;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.featured-cta i {
    color: var(--clr-secondary);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.featured-cta:hover {
    color: var(--clr-secondary);
}

.featured-cta:hover i {
    transform: translateX(6px);
}

/* Blog Grid */
.blog-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.blog-card {
    background: var(--clr-surface);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(28, 48, 65, 0.04);
}

.blog-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    border-color: var(--clr-secondary);
}

.blog-card-img {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: #000;
    display: block;
}

.blog-card-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-card-img img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.blog-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.25rem;
    left: 1.25rem;
    background: var(--clr-primary);
    color: var(--clr-secondary);
    padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    z-index: 10;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.blog-card-content {
    padding: 2.25rem 2rem 2rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
    position: relative;
}

.blog-card-content::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 2rem;
    width: 40px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--clr-secondary);
    transform: translateY(-50%);
}

.blog-date {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--clr-text-light);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    display: block;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.blog-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.35;
    transition: var(--transition);
    color: var(--clr-primary);
}

.blog-card h3 a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.blog-card:hover h3 a {
    color: var(--clr-secondary);
}

.blog-card p {
    color: var(--clr-text-light);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.read-more-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--clr-primary);
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    margin-top: auto;
    text-decoration: none;
    width: fit-content;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.read-more-btn i {
    color: var(--clr-secondary);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.read-more-btn:hover {
    color: var(--clr-secondary);
}

.read-more-btn:hover i {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* Warm Blog Bottom CTA Block */
.blog-cta-section {
    padding: var(--space-xl) 2rem;
    background-color: var(--clr-primary);
    color: var(--clr-surface);
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-cta-section::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 10% 90%, rgba(185, 157, 117, 0.1) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.blog-cta-container {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.blog-cta-section h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    color: var(--clr-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.blog-cta-section p {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.blog-cta-buttons {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.blog-cta-buttons .btn-secondary-outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--clr-surface);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.blog-cta-buttons .btn-secondary-outline:hover {
    border-color: var(--clr-secondary);
    color: var(--clr-secondary);
    background: rgba(185, 157, 117, 0.05);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .featured-post {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .featured-img-link {
        aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
        min-height: auto;
        height: auto;
    }
    .featured-content {
        padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    }
    .blog-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 2rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    :root {
        --space-xl: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    }
    .blog-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .section-title {
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }
    .section-description {
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }
    .blog-categories {
        margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    }
    .featured-post-container {
        margin-bottom: 3rem;
    }
    .blog-cta-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1rem;
    }
    .blog-cta-buttons .btn, .blog-cta-buttons .btn-secondary-outline {
        width: 100%;
    }
}

/* Success Toast Notification */
.success-toast {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 2rem;
    right: 2rem;
    background: rgba(28, 48, 65, 0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--clr-secondary);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    color: var(--clr-surface);
    padding: 1.25rem 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    max-width: 450px;
    z-index: 9999;
    transform: translateY(100px) scale(0.9);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275), 
                opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.success-toast.show {
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    opacity: 1;
}

.toast-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--clr-secondary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.toast-content h4 {
    color: var(--clr-surface);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.toast-content p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .success-toast {
        left: 1rem;
        right: 1rem;
        bottom: 1rem;
        max-width: calc(100% - 2rem);
        padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    }
}

/* Error Toast Notification */
.error-toast {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 2rem;
    right: 2rem;
    background: rgba(28, 48, 65, 0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-left: 4px solid #E74C3C;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    color: var(--clr-surface);
    padding: 1.25rem 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    max-width: 450px;
    z-index: 9999;
    transform: translateY(100px) scale(0.9);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275), 
                opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.error-toast.show {
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    opacity: 1;
}

.error-toast .toast-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: #E74C3C;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .error-toast {
        left: 1rem;
        right: 1rem;
        bottom: 1rem;
        max-width: calc(100% - 2rem);
        padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    }
}

/* ====================================
   ARTICLE LAYOUT STYLES
   ==================================== */
.article-container {
    max-width: 850px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: clamp(6rem, 10vw, 8rem) 2rem clamp(4rem, 8vw, 6rem);
}

.article-meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--clr-text-light);
}

.article-meta .category {
    background-color: rgba(185, 157, 117, 0.12);
    color: var(--clr-secondary);
    padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.article-header {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(28, 48, 65, 0.08);
    padding-bottom: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.article-header h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
    margin-top: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
    color: var(--clr-primary);
}

.article-lead {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--clr-primary);
    font-weight: 400;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.article-content img {
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    margin: 2.5rem 0;
    width: 100%;
}

.article-content h2 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--clr-primary);
}

.article-content p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--clr-text);
    margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 300;
}

.article-content ul, 
.article-content ol {
    margin-top: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
    padding-left: 2rem;
}

.article-content li {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--clr-text);
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 300;
}

.article-footer {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(28, 48, 65, 0.08);
    padding-top: 3rem;
    margin-top: 5rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.back-to-blog {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.50rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--clr-primary);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.back-to-blog i {
    color: var(--clr-secondary);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.back-to-blog:hover i {
    transform: translateX(-5px);
}

/* Tour Questions Callout */
.tour-questions-callout {
    background-color: var(--clr-surface);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--clr-secondary);
    margin: 3.5rem 0;
}

.tour-questions-callout h3 {
    margin-top: 0;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: var(--clr-primary);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.tour-questions-callout p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--clr-text-light);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.tour-questions-callout .callout-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.tour-questions-callout ul {
    list-style: none !important;
    padding-left: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
}

.tour-questions-callout li {
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    line-height: 1.5 !important;
    color: var(--clr-text) !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem !important;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 400 !important;
}

.tour-questions-callout li i {
    color: var(--clr-secondary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.tour-questions-callout .callout-footnote {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--clr-text-light);
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    border-top: 1px dashed rgba(28, 48, 65, 0.1);
    padding-top: 1rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .tour-questions-callout {
        padding: 1.75rem;
        margin: 2.5rem 0;
    }
    
    .tour-questions-callout .callout-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 0;
    }
}

/* Article Cover Image Styles */
.article-cover {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    margin-top: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(28, 48, 65, 0.05);
}

.article-cover img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}