/* ==========================================================================
   SQUAREA Global Luxury Real Estate Design System
   ========================================================================== */

/* Google Fonts Import */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Cormorant+Garamond:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;1,300;1,400&family=Inter:wght@200;300;400;500;600;700&display=swap');

:root {
    --orange-accent: #9A805E;
    --soft-grey: #4A4A4A;
    --off-white: #111111;
    --charcoal-black: #F4F3F0;
    --deep-black: #FAF9F6;
    --white: #FFFFFF;
    
    --font-heading: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    
    --header-height: 90px;
    --container-width: 1400px;
    --transition-smooth: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    --transition-fast: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}

/* Custom Cursor */
.custom-cursor {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    border: 1px solid var(--orange-accent);
    border-radius: 50%;
    position: fixed;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 10000;
    opacity: 0; /* Hidden by default to prevent stray dots on load */
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, width 0.3s ease, height 0.3s ease, background-color 0.3s ease;
    mix-blend-mode: normal;
}

.custom-cursor.hovered {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background-color: rgba(214, 198, 174, 0.1);
    border-color: var(--orange-accent);
}

.custom-cursor.hover-card {
    width: 80px !important;
    height: 80px !important;
    background-color: var(--orange-accent) !important;
    border-color: var(--orange-accent) !important;
    mix-blend-mode: normal !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(214, 198, 174, 0.3);
}

.custom-cursor .cursor-text {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: #1F1F1F !important;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    pointer-events: none;
    user-select: none;
}

.custom-cursor-dot {
    width: 4px;
    height: 4px;
    background-color: var(--orange-accent);
    border-radius: 50%;
    position: fixed;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 10001;
    opacity: 0; /* Hidden by default to prevent stray dots on load */
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

/* Lenis Smooth Scroll Configuration */
html.lenis {
    height: auto;
}

body.admin-bar .site-header{
    margin-top: 32px !important;
}

.lenis-smooth-scroll {
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
}

html, body {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background-color: #0c0c0c; /* Default dark background to prevent light bleed/flashing */
    color: var(--off-white);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    overflow-x: clip;
    scrollbar-gutter: stable; /* Prevent layout shifting when scrollbar is hidden/shown */
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

* {
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Preloader Screen */
#preloader {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: var(--deep-black);
    z-index: 9999;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.preloader-logo {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    opacity: 0.8;
    transform: scale(1);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    width: 120px;
}

.preloader-bar {
    width: 150px;
    height: 1px;
    background-color: rgba(31, 31, 31, 0.1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.preloader-progress {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background-color: var(--orange-accent);
}

.preloader-count {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 200;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--soft-grey);
    margin-top: 10px;
}

/* Utility Layouts */
.container {
    max-width: var(--container-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 40px;
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
}

section {
    padding: 60px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.section-badge {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--orange-accent);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.section-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin: 0 0 25px 0;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.section-title span {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--soft-grey);
}

.section-desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: var(--soft-grey);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.section-desc.center {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    text-align: center;
}

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

.align-center {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Sticky Header */
.site-header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: var(--header-height);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    z-index: 1000;
    transition: background-color 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), height 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), backdrop-filter 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), -webkit-backdrop-filter 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    border-bottom: none;
}

.site-header.scrolled {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    height: 80px;
}

.header-container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: var(--container-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 40px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
    align-items: center;
}

.header-left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.hamburger-btn {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 10px;
    z-index: 1005;
}

.hamburger-line {
    width: 25px;
    height: 1px;
    background-color: var(--white);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.hamburger-btn:hover .hamburger-line {
    background-color: var(--orange-accent);
}

/* Open states */
.menu-open .hamburger-line:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(3.5px) rotate(45deg);
}

.menu-open .hamburger-line:nth-child(2) {
    transform: translateY(-3.5px) rotate(-45deg);
}

.header-logo-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.header-logo {
    height: 38px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.site-header.scrolled .header-logo {
    height: 34px;
}

.header-right {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 30px;
}

.header-inquire-link {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--white);
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 6px;
}

.header-inquire-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background-color: var(--orange-accent);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.header-inquire-link:hover {
    color: var(--orange-accent);
}

.header-inquire-link:hover::after {
    width: 100%;
}

/* Full Screen Menu Overlay */
.menu-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100vh;
    background-color: var(--deep-black);
    z-index: 1002;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    transform: translateX(-100%);
    transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    overflow: hidden;
}

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

.menu-overlay-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

.menu-left-panel {
    background-color: #0b0b0b;
    padding: 10% 15% 17% 10%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(31, 31, 31, 0.05);
}

.menu-meta-details {
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.menu-meta-title {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) !important;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.menu-meta-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--white) !important;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.menu-left-footer {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) !important;
}

.menu-right-panel {
    padding: 10% 10% 14% 10%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.menu-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.menu-item {
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.menu-link {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--off-white);
    display: inline-block;
    position: relative;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.menu-link span {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--orange-accent);
    margin-right: 20px;
    /* vertical-align: super; */
}

.menu-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 5px;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--orange-accent);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.menu-link:hover {
    padding-left: 20px;
    color: var(--orange-accent);
}

.menu-link:hover::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.menu-contact-info {
    margin-top: 50px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 40px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.menu-contact-info a {
    color: var(--soft-grey);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.menu-contact-info a:hover {
    color: var(--orange-accent);
}

/* Premium Buttons */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 18px 36px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    border-radius: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--orange-accent);
    color: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--orange-accent);
}

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

.btn-secondary {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--off-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--orange-accent);
    color: var(--orange-accent);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    border-color: var(--orange-accent);
    color: var(--orange-accent);
}

.btn-icon {
    margin-left: 10px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn:hover .btn-icon {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* Fullscreen Video Hero */
.hero {
    height: 100vh;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    padding: 0;
}

.hero-video-container {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-video-container video {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(7, 7, 7, 0.9) 0%, rgba(7, 7, 7, 0.4) 50%, rgba(7, 7, 7, 0.7) 100%);
    z-index: 2;
}

.hero-overlay-video{
    background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(7, 7, 7, 0.1) 0%, rgba(7, 7, 7, 0.4) 50%, rgba(7, 7, 7, 0.4) 100%);
}

.hero-content-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 80px auto 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
}

.hero-sub {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    color: var(--orange-accent);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    display: block;
}

.hero-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 5.5rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.05;
    letter-spacing: -2px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.hero-title span {
    display: block;
}

.hero-title-italics {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--orange-accent);
}

.hero-text {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 300;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.hero-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
}

.hero-scroll-indicator {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 40px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 3;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center !important;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--soft-grey);
}

.scroll-line {
    width: 1px;
    height: 40px;
    background-color: rgba(31, 31, 31, 0.15);
    margin-top: 10px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.scroll-line::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 50%;
    background-color: var(--orange-accent);
    animation: scrollBarScroll 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes scrollBarScroll {
    0% {
        top: -50%;
    }
    100% {
        top: 100%;
    }
}

/* Section transitions & scrolling overlays */
.dark-section {
    background-color: var(--deep-black);
    color: var(--off-white);
}

.soft-section {
    background-color: var(--charcoal-black);
    color: var(--off-white);
}

.light-section {
    background-color: var(--off-white);
    color: var(--charcoal-black);
}

.light-section .section-desc {
    color: #555555;
}

/* Premium Switch Toggle CSS */
.premium-switch input:checked + .premium-slider {
    background-color: var(--orange-accent);
}

.premium-switch input:focus + .premium-slider {
    box-shadow: 0 0 1px var(--orange-accent);
}

.premium-switch .premium-slider:before {
    position: absolute;
    content: "";
    height: 18px;
    width: 18px;
    left: 3px;
    bottom: 3px;
    background-color: var(--white);
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: 0.4s;
}

.premium-switch input:checked + .premium-slider:before {
    transform: translateX(24px);
    background-color: var(--white);
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .horizontal-scroll-container.vertical-mode {
        height: auto !important;
        overflow: visible !important;
    }
    .horizontal-scroll-container.vertical-mode .horizontal-scroll-wrapper {
        display: block !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        height: auto !important;
        transform: none !important;
    }
    .horizontal-scroll-container.vertical-mode .horizontal-panel {
        display: block !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        height: 100vh !important;
        position: relative !important;
        background-color: var(--charcoal-black) !important;
        margin-bottom: 0px !important;
        border-radius: 0px !important;
        border: none !important;
    }
    .horizontal-scroll-container.vertical-mode .horizontal-panel-bg {
        width: 100% !important;
    }
}

/* Horizontal Scroll Countries Section */
.horizontal-scroll-container {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100vh;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    /* Soft, luxury ambient radial spotlight highlight centered in the scroll container - dark theme spotlight */
    /* background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(154, 128, 94, 0.05) 0%, #070707 90%) !important; */
    /* background: rgba(67, 65, 65, 0.45) !important; */
    background: var(--deep-black) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.horizontal-scroll-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    height: 100%;
    width: 280vw; /* 4 panels * 70vw = 280vw to reduce card-to-card gap */
}

.horizontal-panel {
    width: 70vw; /* Display exactly one panel on screen, but closer to the next */
    height: 100vh;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    background-color: transparent !important; /* Transparent to let container spotlight background shine through */
    overflow: hidden;
}

.horizontal-panel-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 70vw; /* Match the panel width */
    height: 100vh;
    padding: 0 !important;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.horizontal-panel-left {
    width: 940px; /* Increased card width for a grand, wide-screen presentation */
    max-width: 95%;
    height: 480px; /* Increased card height for perfect proportions */
    padding: 0 !important; /* Reset padding to let image stretch to edges */
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row; /* Horizontal layout: left image, right details */
    align-items: stretch; /* Stretch children to fill card height */
    justify-content: flex-start;
    /* High-end glassmorphic transparent gradient background - dark glass rgba(7, 7, 7, 0.45) */
    background: var(--charcoal-black) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(30px); /* Frosted glass effect */
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(30px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(154, 128, 94, 0.25) !important; /* Fine gold border outline */
    border-radius: 24px !important; /* More rounded luxury corners */
    /* box-shadow: 0 35px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) !important;  */
    overflow: hidden; /* Clamps left image rounded corners */
    flex-shrink: 0; /* Safeguard card container from shrinking during transitions */
    /* Animate lift, background shift, border-color, and glow on hover */
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
                background 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
                border-color 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
                box-shadow 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.horizontal-panel-left:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.005) !important;
    /* background: rgba(7, 7, 7, 0.55) !important; Slightly darker glass on hover */
    border-color: rgba(154, 128, 94, 0.6) !important; 
    /* box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(154, 128, 94, 0.1), 0 50px 100px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) !important; */
}

.horizontal-card-img {
    width: 45%; /* Left column holds the image */
    height: 100%; /* Stretches to fill container height */
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: none;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08); /* Separator border */
    flex-shrink: 0; /* Safeguard image column from shrinking/warping */
    flex-grow: 0;
}

.horizontal-card-img::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    /* Luxury warm gold gradient overlay */
    background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(154, 128, 94, 0.15), transparent);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.horizontal-panel-left:hover .horizontal-card-img::after {
    opacity: 1;
}

.horizontal-card-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.horizontal-panel-left:hover .horizontal-card-img img {
    transform: scale(1.08); /* Stronger premium zoom */
}

.horizontal-card-body {
    width: 55%; /* Right column holds details */
    padding: 50px 45px !important; /* Expanded padding for a larger card feel */
    box-sizing: border-box;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: center; /* Center details vertically */
    height: 100%;
    flex-shrink: 0; /* Safeguard body column from shrinking/warping */
    flex-grow: 0;
}

.horizontal-panel-num {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.72rem !important; /* Smaller elegant tag */
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    letter-spacing: 4px !important;
    color: var(--orange-accent);
    margin-bottom: 0;
    display: block;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-align: left;
}

.horizontal-panel-separator {
    width: 40px; /* Elegant initial width */
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(154, 128, 94, 0.6) 0%, rgba(154, 128, 94, 0.1) 100%);
    margin: 18px 0;
    transition: width 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.horizontal-panel-left:hover .horizontal-panel-separator {
    width: 60px; /* Smooth expanding line on hover */
}

.horizontal-panel-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.8rem !important; /* Balanced for double column width */
    font-weight: 500 !important;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin: 0 0 12px 0;
    color: var(--orange-accent) !important;
    text-align: left;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.horizontal-panel-text {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 300;
    font-size: 0.95rem !important; /* Premium clean body font */
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--off-white) !important;
    margin: 0 0 25px 0;
    max-width: 100%;
    text-align: left;
}

.horizontal-panel-left .btn {
    align-self: flex-start !important;
    border-radius: 30px !important; /* Rounded pill style */
    padding: 14px 32px !important; /* Luxury spacing */
    font-size: 0.8rem !important; /* Slightly larger text */
    font-weight: 500 !important;
    letter-spacing: 2px !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(154, 128, 94, 0.5) !important; /* Gold border outline */
    background-color: transparent !important;
    color: var(--off-white) !important;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}

.horizontal-panel-left .btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--orange-accent) !important;
    border-color: var(--orange-accent) !important;
    color: var(--white) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(154, 128, 94, 0.45) !important;
    transform: translateY(-3px) !important;
}

.horizontal-panel-right {
    backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
    border: none;
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(31, 31, 31, 0.05);
    padding: 0 12% 0 8%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    height: 100%;
    width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.horizontal-panel:nth-child(odd) .horizontal-panel-right {
    background: rgba(7, 7, 7, 0.45);
}

.horizontal-panel:nth-child(even) .horizontal-panel-right {
    background: rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.45);
}

.horizontal-panel-right h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    margin: 0 0 30px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    padding-bottom: 15px;
    color: var(--white) !important;
}

.project-list-items {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 35px 0;
}

.project-item {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) !important;
    padding: 14px 0;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.project-item:hover {
    color: var(--white) !important;
    border-bottom-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) !important;
}

.project-item span {
    color: #D6C6AE !important;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Split content alternating layout */
.split-content-section {
    padding: 160px 0;
}

.split-content-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 100px;
    align-items: center;
}

.split-content-image {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 4/5;
}

.split-content-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.split-content-image:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.split-content-info {
    padding-right: 50px;
}

.split-content-grid.reverse .split-content-info {
    grid-column: 2;
    padding-right: 0;
    padding-left: 50px;
}

.split-content-grid.reverse .split-content-image {
    grid-column: 1;
    grid-row: 1;
}

/* Premium destination showcase grids (About, Countries) */
.destination-grid-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 40px;
    margin-top: 60px;
}

.destination-grid-card {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 16/10;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--white);
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    padding: 50px;
}

.destination-grid-card img {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    z-index: 1;
    transition: transform 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.destination-grid-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(7, 7, 7, 0.85) 0%, rgba(7, 7, 7, 0.2) 70%);
    z-index: 2;
}

.destination-grid-card-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    width: 100%;
}

.destination-grid-card-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    color: var(--orange-accent);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    display: block;
}

.destination-grid-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    margin: 0 0 15px 0;
}

.destination-grid-card-cta {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

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

.destination-grid-card:hover .destination-grid-card-cta {
    color: var(--orange-accent);
}

/* Premium Editorial Blog Section (Split Layout Refined & Compact) */
.blog-refinement-section {
    background-color: var(--charcoal-black);
}

.blog-editorial-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
    gap: 45px;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.blog-featured-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--off-white);
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(154, 128, 94, 0.15) !important;
    padding-right: 45px;
    background: transparent !important;
}

.blog-featured-image {
    aspect-ratio: 16/7; /* Compacted landscape ratio */
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    position: relative;
    border: 1px solid rgba(31, 31, 31, 0.05);
}

.blog-featured-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.blog-featured-card:hover .blog-featured-image img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.blog-featured-tag {
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    left: 15px;
    background-color: rgba(7, 7, 7, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
    color: var(--deep-black);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    z-index: 2;
}

.blog-featured-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.blog-featured-meta {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--soft-grey);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.blog-featured-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.1rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin: 0;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.blog-featured-card:hover .blog-featured-title {
    color: var(--orange-accent);
}

/* Stacked Column List (Right Column) */
.blog-list-column {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.blog-row-item {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 25px 60px 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--off-white);
    padding: 18px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(154, 128, 94, 0.15);
    position: relative;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    background: transparent !important;
}

.blog-row-item::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -1px;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background-color: var(--orange-accent);
    transition: width 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.blog-row-item:hover::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.blog-row-item:first-child {
    padding-top: 0;
}

.blog-row-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
    padding-bottom: 0;
}

.blog-row-num {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--orange-accent);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.blog-row-item:hover .blog-row-num {
    color: var(--orange-accent);
}

.blog-row-item:hover {
    transform: translateX(8px);
}

.blog-row-thumb {
    aspect-ratio: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(31, 31, 31, 0.05);
}

.blog-row-thumb img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 1s ease;
}

.blog-row-item:hover .blog-row-thumb img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.blog-row-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    padding-bottom:10px;
}

.blog-row-meta {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: var(--orange-accent);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.blog-row-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin: 0 0 4px 0;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.blog-row-item:hover .blog-row-title {
    /* color: var(--orange-accent); */
}

.blog-row-readtime {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    color: var(--soft-grey);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Responsive Media Queries */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .blog-editorial-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }
    
    .blog-featured-card {
        border-right: none !important;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(154, 128, 94, 0.15) !important;
        padding-right: 0 !important;
        padding-bottom: 30px !important;
        margin-bottom: 10px !important;
        background: transparent !important;
    }
}

/* Staggered Case Studies Grid (Client Portfolios Refined) */
.case-studies-section {
    background-color: var(--deep-black);
}

.case-studies-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 40px;
    margin-top: 60px;
    padding-bottom: 30px;
}

.case-study-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    border: 1px solid rgba(31, 31, 31, 0.08);
    padding: 45px 40px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 12px;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
                border-color 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
                box-shadow 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

/* Staggering effect on desktop */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .case-studies-grid .case-study-card:nth-child(1),
    .case-studies-grid .case-study-card:nth-child(3) {
        transform: translateY(-20px);
    }
    .case-studies-grid .case-study-card:nth-child(2) {
        transform: translateY(20px);
    }
    
    .case-studies-grid .case-study-card:nth-child(1):hover,
    .case-studies-grid .case-study-card:nth-child(3):hover {
        transform: translateY(-30px);
    }
    .case-studies-grid .case-study-card:nth-child(2):hover {
        transform: translateY(10px);
    }
}

.case-study-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--orange-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), 0 0 30px rgba(214, 198, 174, 0.03);
}

.case-card-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(31, 31, 31, 0.06);
    padding-bottom: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.case-card-num {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--soft-grey);
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.case-card-badge {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: var(--orange-accent);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border: 1px solid rgba(214, 198, 174, 0.25);
    padding: 4px 10px;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.case-study-card:hover .case-card-badge {
    background-color: var(--orange-accent);
    color: var(--white);
}

.case-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin: 0 0 5px 0;
    color: var(--off-white);
}

.case-card-market {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--soft-grey);
    margin: 0 0 20px 0;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.case-card-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--soft-grey);
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.case-card-metrics {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 15px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(31, 31, 31, 0.05);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(31, 31, 31, 0.05);
    padding: 15px 0;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.case-metric {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.metric-value {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--orange-accent);
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.metric-label {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: var(--soft-grey);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.case-card-quote {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    position: relative;
}

.case-card-quote p {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.45;
    color: var(--off-white);
    font-style: italic;
    margin: 0 0 10px 0;
}

.case-card-quote cite {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--soft-grey);
    font-style: normal;
    display: block;
}

/* Elegant Immersive FAQ Accordion (Two-Column & Compact) */
.faq-two-column-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.8fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: start;
}

.faq-left-panel {
    position: -webkit-sticky;
    position: sticky;
    top: 130px;
}

.faq-left-panel .section-title {
    font-size: 3.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.faq-left-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--soft-grey);
    margin: 0;
}

.faq-accordion-panel {
    width: 100%;
}

.faq-accordion {
    max-width: 100%;
    margin-top: 0;
}

.faq-item {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(31, 31, 31, 0.08);
    padding: 22px 0; /* Compacted from 30px */
}

.faq-item:first-child {
    padding-top: 0;
}

.faq-question {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.55rem; /* Compacted from 1.8rem */
    font-weight: 300;
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--off-white);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-question:hover {
    color: var(--orange-accent);
}

.faq-icon {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    min-width: 40px;
    padding-bottom:5px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border: 1px solid rgba(31, 31, 31, 0.12);
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease, color 0.4s ease, background-color 0.4s ease;
    color: var(--soft-grey);
    line-height: 1;
}

.faq-answer {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.4s ease, margin-top 0.4s ease;
    margin-top: 0;
}

.faq-answer p {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: var(--soft-grey);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
    max-height: 250px;
    margin-top: 15px;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    color: var(--orange-accent);
    border-color: var(--orange-accent);
    background-color: rgba(214, 198, 174, 0.08);
}

.faq-question:hover .faq-icon {
    border-color: rgba(214, 198, 174, 0.4);
    color: var(--orange-accent);
}

/* Side-by-Side Comparison Table */
.comparison-table-wrapper {
    margin-top: 60px;
    overflow-x: auto;
}

.comparison-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    min-width: 900px;
}

.comparison-table th, .comparison-table td {
    padding: 22px 24px;
    text-align: left;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(31, 31, 31, 0.05);
}

.comparison-table th {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--soft-grey);
    border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(31, 31, 31, 0.1);
}

.comparison-table td {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 300;
}

.comparison-table td:first-child {
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--off-white);
}

.comparison-table tr:hover {
    background-color: rgba(31, 31, 31, 0.05);
}

.comparison-table td .highlight {
    color: var(--orange-accent);
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* ===== CLIENT PORTFOLIOS / TESTIMONIALS SLIDER ===== */
.testimonials-section {
    overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonials-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    gap: 30px;
}

.testimonials-nav {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav-arrow {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(31, 31, 31, 0.15);
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--off-white);
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-arrow:hover {
    border-color: var(--orange-accent);
    color: var(--orange-accent);
    background: rgba(214, 198, 174, 0.06);
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.nav-arrow:active {
    transform: scale(0.95);
}

.slide-fraction-counter {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    color: var(--soft-grey);
    min-width: 60px;
    text-align: center;
}

.slide-fraction-counter .current-slide-num {
    color: var(--off-white);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.counter-separator {
    opacity: 0.35;
    margin: 0 2px;
}

/* Slider Container */
.testimonials-slider-container {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 320px;
}

.testimonial-slide {
    display: none;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.testimonial-slide.active {
    display: block;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Slide Grid: Quote Left + Metric Right */
.slide-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 0.6fr;
    gap: 50px;
    align-items: stretch;
}

.slide-quote-block {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 10px 50px 10px 0;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(31, 31, 31, 0.06);
}

.testimonial-quote-icon {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 5rem;
    line-height: 0.6;
    color: var(--orange-accent);
    opacity: 0.3;
    /* margin-bottom: 20px; */
    display: block;
}

.testimonial-text {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.55rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    font-style: italic;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: var(--off-white);
    margin: 0 0 30px 0;
    letter-spacing: -0.2px;
}

.testimonial-author-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
}

.testimonial-author-name {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: var(--off-white);
}

.testimonial-author-meta {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: var(--soft-grey);
}

/* Metric / Badge Card (Right side) */
.slide-metric-block {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 25px 40px;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(31, 31, 31, 0.05) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.008) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(31, 31, 31, 0.06);
    border-radius: 16px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.slide-metric-block::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -40px;
    right: -40px;
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(214, 198, 174, 0.08), transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.slide-metric-badge {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--orange-accent);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(214, 198, 174, 0.25);
    border-radius: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.slide-metric-value {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: var(--off-white);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.slide-metric-label {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--soft-grey);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.slide-metric-sub {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: rgba(31, 31, 31, 0.6);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(31, 31, 31, 0.06);
    padding-top: 15px;
    width: 100%;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Slide Progress Bar */
.slide-progress-bar {
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background: rgba(31, 31, 31, 0.06);
    /* margin-top: 50px; */
    border-radius: 2px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.slide-progress-fill {
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--orange-accent);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: width 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Responsive: Testimonials Slider */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .testimonials-header {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        margin-bottom: 40px;
    }
    .slide-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }
    .slide-quote-block {
        border-right: none;
        padding: 0;
        padding-bottom: 30px;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(31, 31, 31, 0.06);
    }
    .testimonial-text {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
    .slide-metric-block {
        padding: 30px 25px;
    }
    .slide-metric-value {
        font-size: 2.8rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .testimonials-slider-container {
        min-height: auto;
    }
    .testimonial-text {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }
    .nav-arrow {
        width: 44px;
        height: 44px;
    }
    .slide-metric-value {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }
}

/* Final CTA Section */
.final-cta-section {
    height: 70vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    padding: 0;
}

.final-cta-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
}

.final-cta-bg img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.final-cta-bg::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(15, 15, 15, 0.6);
    z-index: 2;
}

.final-cta-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    max-width: 850px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 60px 20px;
    padding-bottom: 120px;
    background: none !important;
    backdrop-filter: none !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: none !important;
    border: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
}

.final-cta-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 3.8rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.15;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.final-cta-text {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    line-height: 1.65;
}

/* Large Editorial Footer */
.footer {
    background-color: var(--deep-black);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(31, 31, 31, 0.05);
    padding: 40px 0 20px 0;
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 80px;
    /* margin-bottom: 40px; */
}

.footer-br&-column h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    margin: 0 0 15px 0;
}

.footer-br&-column p {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--soft-grey);
    max-width: 320px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-menu-column h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--orange-accent);
    /* margin-bottom: 30px; */
}

.footer-menu-links {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.footer-menu-links li {
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.footer-menu-links a {
    color: var(--soft-grey);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-menu-links a:hover {
    color: var(--off-white);
    padding-left: 5px;
}

.footer-newsletter-column h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--orange-accent);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.newsletter-form {
    display: flex;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(31, 31, 31, 0.2);
    padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.newsletter-input {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--off-white);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    width: 100%;
    outline: none;
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 10px;
}

.newsletter-input::placeholder {
    color: rgba(31, 31, 31, 0.3);
}

.newsletter-submit {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--orange-accent);
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0 5px;
}

.footer-bottom {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(31, 31, 31, 0.05);
    padding-top: 10px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--soft-grey);
}

.footer-bottom-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
}

.footer-bottom-links a {
    color: var(--soft-grey);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-bottom-links a:hover {
    color: var(--off-white);
}

/* Glassmorphic Global Popup / Modal */
.global-popup {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: rgba(7, 7, 7, 0.8);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    z-index: 2000;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease, visibility 0.5s ease;
}

.global-popup.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.global-popup-box {
    background: rgba(20, 20, 20, 0.8);
    border: 1px solid rgba(31, 31, 31, 0.1);
    max-width: 500px;
    width: 90%;
    padding: 50px;
    position: relative;
    transform: scale(0.9);
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.global-popup.active .global-popup-box {
    transform: scale(1);
}

.popup-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 25px;
    right: 25px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--soft-grey);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.popup-close:hover {
    color: var(--orange-accent);
}

.popup-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.popup-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--soft-grey);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.popup-form .form-group {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.popup-form input {
    width: 100%;
    background-color: rgba(31, 31, 31, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(31, 31, 31, 0.1);
    color: var(--off-white);
    padding: 15px 20px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    outline: none;
}

.popup-form input:focus {
    border-color: var(--orange-accent);
}

/* Dedicated Inner Pages: About Us, Destinations, Blogs, Contact */

/* Cinematic Rich Black Background for All Hero Banners to prevent light body bleed-through */
.hero, 
.inner-hero, 
.about-hero-banner, 
.blog-hero-banner, 
.project-hero {
    background-color: #0c0c0c !important;
}

/* Inner Pages Hero */
.inner-hero {
    height: 100vh;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 0;
}

.inner-hero-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: -1px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: calc(100% + 2px);
    z-index: 1;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

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

.inner-hero-bg::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7,7,7,0.8) 0%, rgba(7,7,7,0.1) 40%, rgba(7,7,7,0.8) 100%);
    z-index: 2;
}

.inner-hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
    max-width: 750px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.inner-hero-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--deep-black);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    display: block;
}

.inner-hero-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin: 0 0 16px;
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* About Page Specific Styles */
.about-intro-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 100px;
    margin-bottom: 120px;
}

.about-intro-left h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 3.2rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin: 0;
}

.about-intro-right p {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #DDDDDD;
    margin-top: 0;
}

.about-intro-right p + p {
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.philosophies-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 40px;
}

.philosophy-card {
    background-color: rgba(31, 31, 31, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(31, 31, 31, 0.05);
    padding: 50px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.philosophy-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--orange-accent);
    background-color: rgba(214, 198, 174, 0.01);
}

.philosophy-num {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--orange-accent);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    display: block;
}

.philosophy-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    margin: 0 0 20px 0;
}

.philosophy-card p {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: var(--soft-grey);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Contact Page Specific Styles */
.contact-split-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: start;
}

.contact-info-panel h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    color: var(--off-white);
    letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.contact-info-panel p {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.08rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--soft-grey);
    margin-bottom: 45px;
}

.contact-details-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 50px 0;
}

.contact-detail-item {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.contact-detail-item h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--orange-accent);
    margin: 0 0 8px 0;
}

.contact-detail-item p, .contact-detail-item a {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.7rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: var(--off-white);
    text-decoration: none;
    margin: 0;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    transition: color 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
}

.contact-detail-item a:hover {
    color: var(--orange-accent);
    transform: translateX(6px);
}

.contact-offices-section {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(154, 128, 94, 0.2);
    padding-top: 40px;
    margin-top: 50px;
}

.offices-title {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--orange-accent);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.offices-grid {
    display: flex;
    gap: 60px;
}

.office-card strong {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--off-white);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.office-card p {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--soft-grey);
    margin: 0;
}

.contact-form-panel {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(154, 128, 94, 0.25) !important;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 55px;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.contact-form-panel:hover {
    border-color: rgba(154, 128, 94, 0.45) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 35px 70px rgba(154, 128, 94, 0.08), 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) !important;
}

.contact-form-panel h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    margin: 0 0 35px 0;
    color: var(--off-white);
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

/* Premium Form Inputs (Normal & Proper Boxed Style) */
.form-group-premium {
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    position: relative;
}

.form-input-premium {
    width: 100%;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(154, 128, 94, 0.2) !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    color: var(--off-white) !important;
    padding: 16px 20px !important;
    font-family: var(--font-body) !important;
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    font-weight: 300 !important;
    outline: none !important;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1) !important;
}

/* Highly specific placeholder styling to override general light-theme input::placeholder */
.contact-form-panel .form-input-premium::placeholder {
    color: var(--soft-grey) !important;
    opacity: 0.6 !important;
    font-weight: 300 !important;
}

.contact-form-panel .form-input-premium::-webkit-input-placeholder {
    color: var(--soft-grey) !important;
    opacity: 0.6 !important;
}

.contact-form-panel .form-input-premium::-moz-placeholder {
    color: var(--soft-grey) !important;
    opacity: 0.6 !important;
}

.contact-form-panel .form-input-premium:-ms-input-placeholder {
    color: var(--soft-grey) !important;
    opacity: 0.6 !important;
}

.form-input-premium:hover {
    border-color: rgba(154, 128, 94, 0.4) !important;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) !important;
}

.form-input-premium:focus {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) !important;
    border-color: var(--orange-accent) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(154, 128, 94, 0.25) !important;
}

/* Chrome/Safari Autofill Styling Override to Keep it Dark & Premium */
.form-input-premium:-webkit-autofill,
.form-input-premium:-webkit-autofill:hover,
.form-input-premium:-webkit-autofill:focus {
    border: 1px solid var(--orange-accent) !important;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--off-white) !important;
    -webkit-box-shadow: 0 0 0px 1000px #1c1c1c inset !important;
    transition: background-color 5000s ease-in-out 0s !important;
}

/* Country Page Detail Styles */
.stats-bar-section {
    padding: 20px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(31, 31, 31, 0.05);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(31, 31, 31, 0.05);
}

.stats-bar-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 40px;
    text-align: center;
}

.stat-item-number {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: var(--orange-accent);
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.stat-item-label {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--soft-grey);
}

.key-highlights-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 40px 0 0 0;
}

.highlight-bullet {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: #5B5B5B;
}

.highlight-bullet::before {
    content: '→';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--orange-accent);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.project-details-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 40px;
    margin-top: 60px;
}

.project-detail-card {
    background-color: rgba(31, 31, 31, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(31, 31, 31, 0.05);
    padding: 40px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.project-detail-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--orange-accent);
    background-color: rgba(214, 198, 174, 0.01);
}

.project-detail-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    margin: 0 0 15px 0;
}

.project-detail-type {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--orange-accent);
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    display: block;
}

.project-detail-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: var(--soft-grey);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Blog Detail Page Styles */
.blog-detail-container {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 100px auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.blog-detail-meta {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--soft-grey);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.blog-detail-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 4.2rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin: 0 0 40px 0;
}

.blog-detail-hero-image {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.blog-detail-hero-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.blog-detail-body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #DDDDDD;
}

.blog-detail-body p {
    margin-top: 0;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.blog-detail-body h2, .blog-detail-body h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: var(--off-white);
    margin-top: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.blog-detail-body blockquote {
    border-left: 2px solid var(--orange-accent);
    padding-left: 30px;
    margin: 40px 0;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--orange-accent);
}

.blog-detail-body ul {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    padding-left: 20px;
}

.blog-detail-body li {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.blog-detail-body li strong {
    color: var(--off-white);
}

.blog-detail-footer {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(31, 31, 31, 0.08);
    padding-top: 40px;
    margin-top: 60px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.blog-share-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
}

.blog-share-links a {
    color: var(--soft-grey);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.blog-share-links a:hover {
    color: var(--orange-accent);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Styles
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    :root {
        --header-height: 80px;
    }
    
    .section-title {
        font-size: 3rem;
    }
    
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 4.5rem;
    }
    
    .about-intro-grid {
        gap: 60px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    section {
        padding: 100px 0;
    }
    
    .site-header {
        height: 70px;
    }
    
    .header-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
    
    .header-logo-container {
        justify-content: flex-start;
    }
    
    .header-right {
        gap: 20px;
    }
    
    .header-inquire-link {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .menu-overlay {
        overflow-y: auto;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }
    
    .menu-overlay-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .menu-left-panel {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .menu-right-panel {
        padding: 80px 40px;
    }
    
    .menu-link {
        font-size: 3rem;
    }
    
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 3.8rem;
    }
    
    .horizontal-scroll-container {
        height: auto;
        overflow: visible;
    }
    
    .horizontal-scroll-wrapper {
        display: block;
        width: 100%;
        height: auto;
        padding-block: 20px;
    }
    
    .horizontal-panel {
        display: block;
        width: 100%;
        height: auto;
        position: relative;
        background: none !important;
        padding: 0 20px !important;
        margin-bottom: 50px;
        border: none !important;
        border-radius: 0 !important;
        box-shadow: none !important;
        overflow: visible;
    }
    
    .horizontal-panel-content {
        display: block;
        width: 100%;
        height: auto;
        position: relative;
        z-index: 3;
    }

    .horizontal-panel-left {
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 460px !important;
        margin: 0 auto !important;
        padding: 0 !important; /* Reset padding to let image stretch */
        /* background: rgba(7, 7, 7, 0.45) !important; */
        border: 1px solid rgba(154, 128, 94, 0.2) !important;
        border-radius: 24px !important;
        box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) !important;
        overflow: hidden;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column !important; /* Stack vertically on tablet/mobile */
        backdrop-filter: blur(25px) !important;
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(25px) !important;
        height: auto !important; /* Override fixed height */
    }

    .horizontal-card-img {
        width: 100% !important;
        height: 240px !important; /* Standard height on stack */
        border-right: none !important;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    }
    
    .horizontal-card-body {
        width: 100% !important;
        padding: 35px 30px !important;
        height: auto !important;
    }
    
    .horizontal-panel-title {
        color: var(--orange-accent) !important;
        font-size: 2.4rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 12px !important;
    }
    
    .horizontal-panel-text {
        color: var(--off-white) !important;
        margin-bottom: 25px !important;
    }
    
    .split-content-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 50px;
    }
    
    .split-content-info {
        padding-right: 0;
    }
    
    .split-content-grid.reverse .split-content-info {
        padding-left: 0;
        grid-column: 1;
    }
    
    .split-content-grid.reverse .split-content-image {
        grid-column: 1;
        grid-row: 2;
    }
    
    .destination-grid-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .blog-magazine-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }

    
    .stats-bar-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 30px;
    }
    
    .stat-item-number {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    
    .project-details-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .contact-split-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 60px;
    }
    
    .about-intro-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }
    
    .philosophies-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }
    
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 50px;
    }

    .case-studies-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
        margin-top: 40px;
    }

    .faq-two-column-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .faq-left-panel {
        position: static;
        padding-right: 0;
    }

    .faq-left-panel .section-title {
        font-size: 2.8rem;
    }
}

/* ===== TOUCH DEVICE: Hide custom cursor ===== */
@media (pointer: coarse) {
    .custom-cursor,
    .custom-cursor-dot {
        display: none !important;
    }
}

/* ===== MAX-WIDTH 767px: Tablet-to-mobile transition ===== */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    /* Header: 2-column grid (hamburger + logo), smaller logo */
    .header-container {
        padding: 0 20px;
        grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
    }

    .header-right {
        display: none;
    }

    .header-logo-container {
        justify-content: flex-end;
    }

    .header-logo {
        height: 30px;
    }

    .site-header.scrolled .header-logo {
        height: 26px;
    }

    /* Inner hero pages: reduce height */
    .inner-hero {
        height: 60vh;
    }

    .inner-hero-title {
        font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 6vw, 2.8rem);
    }
}

/* ===== MAX-WIDTH 576px: Mobile-specific fixes ===== */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
    /* Container */
    .container {
        padding: 0 20px;
    }

    /* Global section padding reduction */
    section {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }

    /* Section title */
    .section-title {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

    .section-desc {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    /* --- Hero Section --- */
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
        letter-spacing: -1px;
    }

    .hero-sub {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
        letter-spacing: 3px;
    }

    .hero-text {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    .hero-content-wrapper {
        margin-top: 40px;
        padding: 0 10px;
    }

    .hero-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 15px;
    }

    .hero-scroll-indicator {
        bottom: 20px;
        text-transform:capitalize;
    }

    /* --- Horizontal Scroll Panels (stacked on mobile) --- */
    .horizontal-panel {
        padding: 0 15px !important;
        margin-bottom: 40px !important;
    }

    .horizontal-panel-left {
        padding: 0 !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
    }

    .horizontal-card-img {
        height: 220px !important; /* Increased from 180px for a larger display */
    }

    .horizontal-card-body {
        padding: 30px 25px 35px 25px !important; /* Increased padding */
    }

    .horizontal-panel-title {
        font-size: 2.3rem !important; /* Scaled up from 2.1rem */
        margin-bottom: 12px !important;
    }

    .horizontal-panel-text {
        font-size: 0.9rem !important; /* Scaled up from 0.85rem */
        margin-bottom: 25px !important;
    }

    /* --- Blog Editorial Grid --- */
    .blog-featured-title {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
    }

    .blog-row-title {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .blog-row-item {
        grid-template-columns: 20px 50px 1fr;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    /* --- Testimonials Slider --- */
    .slide-grid {
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .testimonial-quote-icon {
        font-size: 3rem;
    }

    .testimonial-text {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }

    .testimonial-slide {
        padding: 20px 0;
    }

    .slide-metric-value {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .slide-metric-block {
        padding: 25px 20px;
    }

    .nav-arrow {
        width: 44px;
        height: 44px;
    }

    .testimonials-slider-container {
        min-height: auto;
    }

    /* --- FAQ Section --- */
    .faq-question {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }

    .faq-question span {
        word-break: break-word;
    }

    .faq-icon {
        width: 36px;
        height: 36px;
        min-width: 36px;
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }

    .faq-item {
        padding: 18px 0;
    }

    .faq-answer p {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    /* --- Final CTA Section --- */
    .final-cta-section {
        height: auto;
        padding: 80px 0;
    }

    .final-cta-content {
        padding: 40px 20px !important;
        margin: 0 auto !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
    }

    .final-cta-title {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }

    .final-cta-text {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        margin-bottom: 25px;
    }

    /* --- Footer --- */
    .footer {
        padding: 60px 0 30px 0;
    }

    .footer-grid {
        gap: 30px;
        margin-bottom: 40px;
    }

    .footer-br&-column h2 {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }

    .footer-menu-column h3 {
        margin-bottom: 15px;
    }

    .footer-newsletter-column h3 {
        margin-bottom: 15px;
    }

    .footer-bottom {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 20px;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .footer-bottom-links {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 15px;
    }

    /* --- Stats Bar --- */
    .stats-bar-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .stat-item {
        border-right: none !important;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .stat-item-number {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    /* --- Contact Page --- */
    .contact-split-grid {
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .contact-info-panel h2 {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .contact-info-panel p {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        margin-bottom: 30px;
    }

    .contact-detail-item p,
    .contact-detail-item a {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }
    
    .contact-offices-section {
        margin-top: 40px;
        padding-top: 30px;
    }
    
    .offices-grid {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 25px;
    }
    
    .office-card strong {
        font-size: 1.05rem;
        margin-bottom: 4px;
    }

    .contact-form-panel {
        padding: 35px 25px;
    }

    .contact-form-panel h3 {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
        margin-bottom: 30px;
    }

    /* --- Global Popup Modal --- */
    .global-popup-box {
        width: 95%;
        padding: 30px 20px;
        margin: 10px;
    }

    .popup-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }

    /* --- Menu Overlay --- */
    .menu-right-panel {
        padding: 70px 25px;
    }

    .menu-link {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }

    .menu-item {
        margin-bottom: 18px;
    }

    .menu-contact-info {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 10px;
        margin-top: 30px;
    }

    .menu-close-btn {
        top: 15px;
        right: 15px;
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }

    /* --- Case Studies --- */
    .case-study-card {
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }

    .case-card-title {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    /* --- Blog Detail --- */
    .blog-detail-title {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }

    .blog-detail-body {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .blog-detail-body blockquote {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
        padding-left: 20px;
    }

    .blog-detail-footer {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 20px;
        text-align: center;
    }

    /* --- About Page --- */
    .about-intro-left h2 {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }

    .about-intro-right p {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    .philosophy-card {
        padding: 30px 25px;
    }

    .philosophy-card h3 {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }

    /* --- Destination Grid --- */
    .destination-grid-card {
        padding: 30px;
        aspect-ratio: 16/12;
    }

    .destination-grid-card-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    /* --- Split Content --- */
    .split-content-section {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }

    .split-content-image {
        aspect-ratio: 4/3;
    }

    /* --- Buttons: ensure touch-friendly size --- */
    .btn {
        padding: 16px 28px;
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        min-height: 44px;
    }

    /* --- Project Detail Cards --- */
    .project-detail-card {
        padding: 30px 25px;
    }

    .project-detail-card h3 {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }

    /* --- Images: fluid --- */
    img {
        max-width: 100%;
        height: auto;
    }

    /* --- Comparison table: scrollable --- */
    .comparison-table-wrapper {
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    }
}

/* Manifesto / Introduction Section */
.manifesto-section {
    padding: 50px 0 60px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(31, 31, 31, 0.05);
    background-color: var(--deep-black);
}


.manifesto-header-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 80px;
}

.manifesto-header-left h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.8vw, 3.8rem);
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--off-white);
}

.manifesto-header-right {
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(154, 128, 94, 0.25);
    padding-left: 50px;
}

.manifesto-header-right p {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--soft-grey);
    font-weight: 400;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Coordinates Grid Footprint */
.manifesto-footprint-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.footprint-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(154, 128, 94, 0.15);
    padding: 35px 25px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 15px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.footprint-card:hover {
    background: rgba(154, 128, 94, 0.06);
    border-color: var(--orange-accent);
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.footprint-card .num {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--orange-accent);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.footprint-card h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--off-white);
    margin: 0;
}

.footprint-card span {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--soft-grey);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* Manifesto Statement grid */
.manifesto-statement-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: center;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(154, 128, 94, 0.15);
    padding-top: 40px;
}

.manifesto-statement-left h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.3rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.45;
    color: var(--off-white);
    font-style: italic;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 30px;
    margin: 0;
}

/* .manifesto-statement-left h3::before {
    content: '“';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: -15px;
    font-size: 4.5rem;
    color: var(--orange-accent);
    font-family: serif;
    opacity: 0.3;
    line-height: 1;
} */

.manifesto-statement-right {
    background: rgba(154, 128, 94, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(154, 128, 94, 0.15);
    padding: 40px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.advisor-bio-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--off-white);
    margin: 0;
}

.advisor-bio-role {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--orange-accent);
}

.advisor-bio-text {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--soft-grey);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .skip-slider-btn{
        margin-left: 36px;
    }
    .manifesto-header-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
        margin-bottom: 60px;
    }
    
    .manifesto-header-right {
        border-left: none;
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(154, 128, 94, 0.25);
        padding-left: 0;
        padding-top: 30px;
    }
    
    .manifesto-footprint-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 20px;
        margin-bottom: 60px;
    }
    
    .manifesto-statement-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 45px;
        padding-top: 60px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .skip-slider-container{
        margin-left:82px;
        margin-bottom: 5px;
    }
    .manifesto-section {
        padding: 50px 0;
    }
    
    .manifesto-header-grid {
        gap: 30px;
        margin-bottom: 50px;
    }
    
    .manifesto-header-right {
        padding-top: 25px;
    }
    
    .manifesto-header-right p {
        font-size: 1.15rem;
    }
    
    .manifesto-footprint-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 15px;
        margin-bottom: 50px;
    }

    .project-item{
        font-size:0.65rem;
    }
    .project-item span{
        font-size: 0.6rem;
    }

    .blog-row-num{
        align-items: flex-start;
    }
    .soft-section{
        padding-bottom: 30px;
    }
    
    .footprint-card {
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }
    
    .manifesto-statement-grid {
        gap: 35px;
        padding-top: 50px;
    }
    
    .manifesto-statement-left h3 {
        font-size: 1.7rem;
        padding-left: 20px;
    }
    
    .manifesto-statement-left h3::before {
        font-size: 3.5rem;
        top: -10px;
    }
    
    .manifesto-statement-right {
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }
}

/* Fullscreen Menu Close Button */
.menu-close-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 40px;
    right: 40px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--off-white);
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 200;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 1005;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    padding: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    line-height: 1;
}

.menu-close-btn:hover {
    color: var(--orange-accent);
    transform: rotate(90deg);
}

@media (max-width:320px) {
    .skip-slider-btn{
        margin-left: 10px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .menu-close-btn {
        top: 20px;
        right: 20px;
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Light Theme Dynamic Swaps & Dark Hero/Overlay Overrides
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Dynamic Logo Swap */
.site-header.scrolled .header-logo {
    content: url("../img/dark-logo.webp") !important;
}

/* 2. Header Elements Color Swap (Scrolled or Non-Home Pages) */
.site-header.scrolled .hamburger-line {
    background-color: var(--off-white) !important; /* Rich Black #1F1F1F */
}

.site-header.scrolled .header-inquire-link {
    color: var(--off-white) !important;
}

.site-header.scrolled .header-inquire-link::after {
    background-color: var(--off-white) !important;
}

/* Hover state overrides */
.site-header.scrolled .header-inquire-link:hover {
    color: var(--orange-accent) !important; /* Champagne */
}

/* 3. Dark Hero & CTA Banner Content Overrides (Keep White for Contrast) */
.hero-title,
.hero-scroll-indicator,
.scroll-line,
.inner-hero-title,
.inner-hero-tagline,
.blog-hero-banner-title,
.blog-hero-banner-desc,
.blog-hero-banner-lbl,
.final-cta-title,
.final-cta-text,
.about-hero-title,
.about-hero-lead,
.project-hero-title,
.project-hero-tagline {
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.hero-text {
    color: #EAEAEA !important;
}

.hero-title-italics {
    color: #D6C6AE !important; /* Champagne accent for hero italic text */
}

.scroll-line {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
}

/* 4. Preloader Styling Alignment */
#preloader {
    background-color: var(--deep-black) !important; /* Frost White */
}

.preloader-count {
    color: var(--off-white) !important; /* Rich Black */
}

.preloader-bar {
    background-color: rgba(31, 31, 31, 0.1) !important;
}

.preloader-progress {
    background-color: var(--orange-accent) !important; /* Champagne */
}

/* 5. Input Fields on Light Theme */
input, select, textarea {
    color: #1F1F1F !important;
    background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
    border: 1px solid #5B5B5B !important;
}

input::placeholder, textarea::placeholder {
    color: #5B5B5B !important;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

/* Fix FAQ items visual separation */
.faq-item {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(31, 31, 31, 0.08) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Page-Specific Contrast & Readability Overrides for Light Theme
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Countries Listing & Detail Page Overrides */
.destination-card {
    background: var(--charcoal-black) !important; /* Light Grey #EAEAEA */
    border: 1px solid rgba(31, 31, 31, 0.08) !important;
}

.destination-card-title {
    color: var(--off-white) !important; /* Rich Black #1F1F1F */
}

.destination-card-desc {
    color: var(--soft-grey) !important; /* Slate Grey #5B5B5B */
}

.destination-stat-pill {
    background: rgba(31, 31, 31, 0.04) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(31, 31, 31, 0.06) !important;
}

.destination-stat-label {
    color: var(--soft-grey) !important; /* Slate Grey */
}

.destination-stat-val {
    color: var(--off-white) !important; /* Rich Black */
}

.destination-stat-val.highlight {
    color: #b09e85 !important; /* Slightly darker gold/champagne accent for contrast on light background */
}

.comparison-table-wrapper {
    background: var(--white) !important; /* Pure White background for table contrast */
    border: 1px solid rgba(31, 31, 31, 0.08) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) !important;
}

.comparison-table th {
    color: var(--soft-grey) !important; /* Slate Grey header text */
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(31, 31, 31, 0.1) !important;
}

.comparison-table td {
    color: var(--off-white) !important; /* Rich Black */
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(31, 31, 31, 0.06) !important;
}

.comparison-table td:first-child {
    color: var(--off-white) !important; /* Rich Black */
}

.comparison-table tr:hover {
    background: rgba(31, 31, 31, 0.02) !important;
}

.developer-header h3 {
    color: var(--off-white) !important;
}

.split-content-info .section-desc,
.split-content-info > p,
.key-highlights-list .highlight-bullet {
    color: var(--soft-grey) !important; /* Slate Grey */
}

.split-content-info h3 {
    color: var(--off-white) !important; /* Rich Black */
}

.project-detail-card {
    background: var(--white) !important; /* Pure White */
    border: 1px solid rgba(31, 31, 31, 0.08) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03) !important;
}

.project-detail-card h3 {
    color: var(--off-white) !important; /* Rich Black */
}

.project-detail-desc {
    color: var(--soft-grey) !important; /* Slate Grey */
}

.filter-btn {
    background: rgba(31, 31, 31, 0.04) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(31, 31, 31, 0.1) !important;
    color: var(--soft-grey) !important;
}

.filter-btn:hover {
    border-color: var(--orange-accent) !important;
    color: var(--off-white) !important;
    background: rgba(214, 198, 174, 0.1) !important;
}

/* 2. Project Detail Page Overrides */
.project-specs-section {
    background: var(--charcoal-black) !important; /* Light Grey */
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(31, 31, 31, 0.05) !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(31, 31, 31, 0.05) !important;
}

.spec-item {
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(31, 31, 31, 0.08) !important;
}

.spec-value {
    color: var(--off-white) !important; /* Rich Black */
}

.consult-form-box,
.developer-portfolio-box {
    background: var(--charcoal-black) !important; /* Light Grey */
    border: 1px solid rgba(31, 31, 31, 0.08) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) !important;
}

.consult-box-title,
.developer-portfolio-title {
    color: var(--off-white) !important; /* Rich Black */
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(31, 31, 31, 0.08) !important;
}

.consult-box-desc {
    color: var(--soft-grey) !important;
}

.consult-input {
    background: var(--white) !important; /* Pure White input */
    border: 1px solid rgba(31, 31, 31, 0.15) !important;
    color: var(--off-white) !important;
}

.consult-input::placeholder {
    color: var(--soft-grey) !important;
}

.sidebar-project-card {
    background: var(--white) !important; /* Pure White card */
    border: 1px solid rgba(31, 31, 31, 0.08) !important;
}

.sidebar-project-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--orange-accent) !important;
    background: rgba(214, 198, 174, 0.05) !important;
}

.sidebar-project-name {
    color: var(--off-white) !important; /* Rich Black */
}

.sidebar-project-meta {
    color: var(--soft-grey) !important;
}

/* 3. About Us Page Overrides */
.intro-bold-heading,
.intro-highlight-text,
.perspective-title,
.perspective-quote-text,
.philosophy-card h3,
.journey-card h3 {
    color: var(--off-white) !important; /* Rich Black */
}

.destination-grid-card-title {
    color: var(--white) !important; /* Force white text for dark card background */
}

.intro-desc-text,
.perspective-description,
.philosophy-card p,
.journey-card p {
    color: var(--soft-grey) !important; /* Slate Grey */
}

.philosophy-card,
.journey-card {
    background: var(--charcoal-black) !important; /* Light Grey */
    border: 1px solid rgba(31, 31, 31, 0.06) !important;
}

.journey-node {
    background: var(--orange-accent) !important; /* Champagne Accent */
    border: 2px solid var(--white) !important;
}

.journey-node-wrapper::after {
    background: rgba(31, 31, 31, 0.1) !important;
}

.destination-grid-card {
    background: var(--charcoal-black) !important; /* Light Grey */
    border: 1px solid rgba(31, 31, 31, 0.08) !important;
}

.hero-marquee-ticker {
    background: var(--charcoal-black) !important; /* Light Grey */
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(31, 31, 31, 0.08) !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(31, 31, 31, 0.08) !important;
}

.ticker-text {
    color: var(--soft-grey) !important;
}

/* 4. Blog & Editorial Overrides */
.blog-hero-banner-title span {
    color: var(--orange-accent) !important; /* Champagne italics in hero title */
}

.blog-hero-banner-desc {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important; /* White subtext on dark hero */
}

.editorial-card-title,
.blog-featured-title,
.blog-row-title,
.article-reading-content h2,
.article-reading-content h3,
.article-reading-content p,
.article-reading-content blockquote,
.article-meta-value,
.author-bio-name {
    color: var(--off-white) !important; /* Rich Black */
}

.editorial-card-excerpt,
.blog-featured-desc,
.article-meta-label,
.author-bio-text {
    color: var(--soft-grey) !important; /* Slate Grey */
}

.editorial-card {
    background: #FFFFFF !important; /* Premium white background to st& out on cream body */
    border: 1px solid rgba(154, 128, 94, 0.15) !important; /* Soft bronze border */
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02) !important;
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

.editorial-card:hover {
    background: #FFFFFF !important;
    border-color: rgba(154, 128, 94, 0.45) !important; /* Stronger bronze border on hover */
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(154, 128, 94, 0.1) !important; /* Bronze-tinted shadow */
    transform: translateY(-6px) !important;
}

.article-reading-content blockquote {
    border-left: 4px solid var(--orange-accent) !important;
    background: rgba(214, 198, 174, 0.05) !important;
}

.article-meta-row {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(31, 31, 31, 0.08) !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(31, 31, 31, 0.08) !important;
}

.author-bio-box {
    background: var(--charcoal-black) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(31, 31, 31, 0.08) !important;
}

/* 5. Menu Overlay List Overrides */
.menu-link {
    color: var(--off-white) !important; /* Rich Black links */
}

.menu-link:hover {
    color: var(--orange-accent) !important; /* Champagne highlight */
}

.menu-link span {
    color: var(--orange-accent) !important; /* Number highlight in Champagne */
}

.menu-close-btn {
    color: var(--off-white) !important; /* Rich Black close button */
}

.menu-close-btn:hover {
    color: var(--orange-accent) !important;
}

.menu-contact-info a {
    color: var(--soft-grey) !important;
}

.menu-contact-info a:hover {
    color: var(--orange-accent) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. Global Readability & Contrast Enhancements
   ========================================================================== */

/* Enforce highly readable normal weight (400) on all light-theme text zones */
body, p, li, a, td, input, textarea, select, .testimonial-text {
    font-weight: 500 !important;
}

.span, .testimonial-text{
    font-weight: 700 !important;
}

/* Keep main headers light-weight for luxury Cormorant serif style */
h1, h2, .section-title, .about-hero-title, .project-hero-title, .blog-hero-banner-title {
    font-weight: 500 !important;
}

/* Give smaller headings slightly more weight for legibility */
h3, h4, h5, h6, .blog-row-title, .project-detail-card h3, .developer-header h3 {
    font-weight: 500 !important;
}

/* Retain bold states for bold indicators */
strong, b, .font-bold, .active, .btn, .filter-btn.active, .destination-stat-val {
    font-weight: 600 !important;
}

/* Override sections inline borders to slate grey for light backgrounds */
.soft-section, .dark-section {
    /* border-top: 1px solid rgba(31, 31, 31, 0.06) !important; */
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(31, 31, 31, 0.06) !important;
}

.footer {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(31, 31, 31, 0.08) !important;
}

/* Bulletproof Late-Declared Overrides for Premium Inputs on Dark Section */
body.dark-section .form-input-premium {
    background-color: var(--white) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(154, 128, 94, 0.25) !important;
    color: var(--off-white) !important;
}

body.dark-section .form-input-premium::placeholder {
    color: var(--soft-grey) !important;
    opacity: 0.6 !important;
}

body.dark-section .form-input-premium::-webkit-input-placeholder {
    color: var(--soft-grey) !important;
    opacity: 0.6 !important;
}

body.dark-section .form-input-premium::-moz-placeholder {
    color: var(--soft-grey) !important;
    opacity: 0.6 !important;
}

body.dark-section .form-input-premium:-ms-input-placeholder {
    color: var(--soft-grey) !important;
    opacity: 0.6 !important;
}

/* Light Theme Autofill Overrides */
body.dark-section .form-input-premium:-webkit-autofill,
body.dark-section .form-input-premium:-webkit-autofill:hover,
body.dark-section .form-input-premium:-webkit-autofill:focus {
    border: 1px solid var(--orange-accent) !important;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--off-white) !important;
    -webkit-box-shadow: 0 0 0px 1000px #ffffff inset !important;
    transition: background-color 5000s ease-in-out 0s !important;
}






/* ==========================================================================
   PREMIUM THANK YOU & 404 PAGES STYLING
   ========================================================================== */

.thankyou-wrapper,
.error-page-wrapper {
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 140px 20px 100px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Background image with linear-gradient overlay for deep dark contrast */
.thankyou-wrapper {
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.5), rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.5)), url('../img/banner-img-2.jpg') no-repeat center center / cover !important;
}

.error-page-wrapper {
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.5), rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.5)), url('../img/banner-img-2.jpg') no-repeat center center / cover !important;
}

/* Background grid overlay for premium texture */
.thankyou-wrapper::before,
.error-page-wrapper::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(154, 128, 94, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 24px 24px;
    opacity: 0.5;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.thankyou-card,
.error-card {
    max-width: 620px;
    width: 100%;
    background: rgba(15, 15, 15, 0.65) !important; /* Semi-transparent dark background */
    backdrop-filter: blur(15px) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(15px) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(154, 128, 94, 0.25) !important; /* Elegant gold border */
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    padding: 40px 55px !important;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 40px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) !important;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    transform: translateY(0);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.thankyou-card:hover,
.error-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 50px 90px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 0 1px rgba(154, 128, 94, 0.35) !important;
}

.thankyou-icon,
.error-icon {
    font-size: 3.8rem !important;
    color: var(--orange-accent) !important; /* Gold */
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    display: inline-block;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 15px rgba(154, 128, 94, 0.15));
    animation: pulseGold 3s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.thankyou-badge,
.error-badge {
    font-family: var(--font-body), sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    letter-spacing: 4px !important;
    color: var(--orange-accent) !important;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.thankyou-title,
.error-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading), serif;
    font-size: 3.2rem !important;
    font-weight: 300 !important;
    line-height: 1.15 !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important; /* White title on dark overlay */
    margin: 0 0 24px 0 !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.thankyou-desc,
.error-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body), sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    font-weight: 300 !important;
    line-height: 1.75 !important;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75) !important; /* Soft light grey description */
    margin: 0 auto 45px auto !important;
    max-width: 520px;
}

.thankyou-actions,
.error-actions {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.thankyou-actions .btn,
.error-actions .btn {
    margin: 0 !important;
    min-width: 180px;
}

/* Ensure secondary buttons look stunning on dark background */
.thankyou-actions .btn-secondary,
.error-actions .btn-secondary {
    border-color: rgba(154, 128, 94, 0.6) !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.thankyou-actions .btn-secondary:hover,
.error-actions .btn-secondary:hover {
    border-color: var(--orange-accent) !important;
    background-color: rgba(154, 128, 94, 0.1) !important;
}

@keyframes pulseGold {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: scale(1);
        filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 15px rgba(154, 128, 94, 0.15));
    }
    50% {
        transform: scale(1.03);
        filter: drop-shadow(0 12px 25px rgba(154, 128, 94, 0.3));
    }
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .thankyou-card,
    .error-card {
        padding: 50px 35px !important;
    }
    
    .thankyou-title,
    .error-title {
        font-size: 2.6rem !important;
    }
    
    .thankyou-desc,
    .error-desc {
        font-size: 0.9rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 35px !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .thankyou-card,
    .error-card {
        padding: 40px 20px !important;
        border-radius: 12px !important;
    }
    
    .thankyou-title,
    .error-title {
        font-size: 2.2rem !important;
    }
    
    .thankyou-actions,
    .error-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
        gap: 12px;
    }
    
    .thankyou-actions .btn,
    .error-actions .btn {
        width: 100%;
    }
}

/* View More Pagination Utilities */
.project-details-grid .project-detail-card.project-card-hidden,
.project-card-hidden {
    display: none !important;
}

.view-more-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 50px;
    grid-column: 1 / -1; /* Ensure button centers properly inside grid layouts */
}