/* ==========================================================================
   HAJJ GATEWAY — DESIGN SYSTEM & CORE STYLESHEET
   Aesthetic: Premium Pilgrimage & Hospitality + Authentic Islamic Identity
   Palette: Deep Navy (#00204F), Warm Gold (#C99A3A), Ivory Canvas (#FAF7F2)
   Typography: Playfair Display / Noto Serif Bengali (Headings),
               Inter / Noto Sans Bengali (Body),
               Amiri (Arabic Qura'nic Calligraphy),
               JetBrains Mono (Badges, Accents, Figures)
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Amiri:ital,wght@0,400;0,700;1,400&family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&family=JetBrains+Mono:wght@400;500;600&family=Noto+Sans+Bengali:wght@300;400;500;600;700&family=Noto+Serif+Bengali:wght@400;600;700&family=Playfair+Display:ital,wght@0,400;0,600;0,700;1,400&display=swap');

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. DESIGN TOKENS & CSS VARIABLES
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
  /* Brand Anchors */
  --color-navy-dark: #00204F;
  --color-navy-deep: #071329;
  --color-navy-light: #0C2E6B;
  --color-navy-surface: #0E1D38;
  
  /* Restrained Gold Palette */
  --color-gold-base: #C99A3A;
  --color-gold-bright: #D4A746;
  --color-gold-dark: #A67B22;
  --color-gold-muted: rgba(201, 154, 58, 0.16);
  --color-gold-subtle: rgba(201, 154, 58, 0.08);
  --color-gold-glow: rgba(201, 154, 58, 0.25);
  
  /* Neutral Canvas (Sophisticated Warm Ivory) */
  --color-cream: #FAF7F2;
  --color-cream-soft: #F4EFE6;
  --color-cream-deep: #EAE2D4;
  --color-white: #FFFFFF;
  
  /* Text & Typographic Tones */
  --color-charcoal: #1E2229;
  --color-text-dark: #1E2229;
  --color-text-muted: #576275;
  --color-text-subtle: #7E8B9F;
  --color-text-inverse: #FAF7F2;
  
  /* Status Colors */
  --color-success: #15803D;
  --color-success-bg: #F0FDF4;
  --color-error: #B91C1C;
  --color-error-bg: #FEF2F2;
  --color-whatsapp: #25D366;
  
  /* Structural Borders */
  --color-border-subtle: rgba(0, 32, 79, 0.08);
  --color-border-medium: rgba(0, 32, 79, 0.14);
  --color-border-gold: rgba(201, 154, 58, 0.32);
  --color-border-gold-strong: #C99A3A;
  
  /* Typography Stacks */
  --font-serif: 'Playfair Display', 'Noto Serif Bengali', Georgia, serif;
  --font-sans: 'Inter', 'Noto Sans Bengali', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-arabic: 'Amiri', serif;
  --font-mono: 'JetBrains Mono', 'Courier New', monospace;
  
  /* Elevated Elevation Shadows */
  --shadow-subtle: 0 2px 8px rgba(7, 19, 41, 0.04);
  --shadow-card: 0 4px 20px rgba(7, 19, 41, 0.06);
  --shadow-hover: 0 12px 32px rgba(7, 19, 41, 0.10);
  --shadow-dropdown: 0 16px 40px rgba(7, 19, 41, 0.14);
  --shadow-modal: 0 24px 64px rgba(7, 19, 41, 0.22);
  
  /* Spatial Units & Radius */
  --radius-sm: 4px;
  --radius-md: 8px;
  --radius-lg: 12px;
  --radius-xl: 16px;
  --radius-pill: 9999px;
  
  /* Container Constraints */
  --container-max: 1200px;
  --container-narrow: 840px;
  --header-height: 80px;

  /* Backward Compatibility Aliases */
  --color-accent: var(--color-gold-bright);
  --color-text-light: var(--color-text-muted);
  --card-whyUs-bg: var(--color-white);
  --card-whyUs-text: var(--color-charcoal);
  --card-whyUs-border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  --card-preRegCard-bg: var(--color-white);
  --card-preRegCard-text: var(--color-charcoal);
  --card-preRegCard-border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  --card-standardPkgCard-bg: var(--color-white);
  --card-standardPkgCard-text: var(--color-charcoal);
  --card-standardPkgCard-border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  --card-premiumPkgCard-bg: var(--color-navy-dark);
  --card-premiumPkgCard-text: var(--color-white);
  --card-premiumPkgCard-border: 2px solid var(--color-gold-base);
  --card-contactFormCard-bg: var(--color-white);
  --card-contactFormCard-text: var(--color-charcoal);
  --card-contactFormCard-border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  --btn-topNavPreReg-bg: var(--color-gold-base);
  --btn-topNavPreReg-hover: var(--color-gold-bright);
  --btn-topNavPreReg-text: var(--color-navy-dark);
  --btn-topNavPreReg-border: none;
  --btn-heroPrimary-bg: var(--color-gold-base);
  --btn-heroPrimary-hover: var(--color-gold-bright);
  --btn-heroPrimary-text: var(--color-navy-dark);
  --btn-heroPrimary-border: none;
  --btn-heroSecondary-bg: transparent;
  --btn-heroSecondary-hover: rgba(0, 32, 79, 0.05);
  --btn-heroSecondary-text: var(--color-navy-dark);
  --btn-heroSecondary-border: 1.5px solid var(--color-navy-dark);
  --btn-preReg-bg: var(--color-gold-base);
  --btn-preReg-hover: var(--color-gold-bright);
  --btn-preReg-text: var(--color-navy-dark);
  --btn-preReg-border: none;
  --btn-standardPkg-bg: var(--color-navy-dark);
  --btn-standardPkg-hover: var(--color-navy-light);
  --btn-standardPkg-text: var(--color-white);
  --btn-standardPkg-border: none;
  --btn-premiumPkg-bg: var(--color-gold-base);
  --btn-premiumPkg-hover: var(--color-gold-bright);
  --btn-premiumPkg-text: var(--color-navy-dark);
  --btn-premiumPkg-border: none;
  --btn-contactSubmit-bg: var(--color-gold-base);
  --btn-contactSubmit-hover: var(--color-gold-bright);
  --btn-contactSubmit-text: var(--color-navy-dark);
  --btn-contactSubmit-border: none;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. GLOBAL BASE & TYPOGRAPHY RESET
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  background-color: var(--color-cream);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

/* Bengali localized font rendering enhancements */
html[lang="bn"] body {
  font-family: 'Noto Sans Bengali', var(--font-sans);
  line-height: 1.8;
}

html[lang="bn"] h1, 
html[lang="bn"] h2, 
html[lang="bn"] h3, 
html[lang="bn"] h4, 
html[lang="bn"] .hero-title,
html[lang="bn"] .section-title {
  font-family: 'Noto Serif Bengali', var(--font-serif);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

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

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}

button, input, select, textarea {
  font: inherit;
}

button {
  cursor: pointer;
  background: none;
  border: none;
}

ul, ol {
  list-style: none;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. LAYOUT & CONTAINERS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 2rem;
  padding-right: 2rem;
}

.container-narrow {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-narrow);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  padding-right: 1.5rem;
}

section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 6rem 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .container {
    padding-left: 1.25rem;
    padding-right: 1.25rem;
  }
  section {
    padding: 4rem 0;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. SECTION HEADERS & EDITORIAL TYPOGRAPHY
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 3.5rem auto;
}

.section-header.text-left {
  text-align: left;
  margin-left: 0;
}

.section-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  background-color: var(--color-gold-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-gold);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.section-tag i {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-weight: 400;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.header-divider {
  width: 48px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--color-gold-base);
  margin: 1.25rem auto 1.5rem auto;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.section-header.text-left .header-divider {
  margin-left: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. BUTTONS & INTERACTIVE CONTROLS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  white-space: nowrap;
  text-align: center;
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 0.95rem 2rem;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.btn-primary, .btn-heroPrimary, .btn-preReg, .btn-premiumPkg, .btn-contactSubmit, .btn-topNavPreReg {
  background-color: var(--color-gold-base);
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(201, 154, 58, 0.25);
}

.btn-primary:hover, .btn-heroPrimary:hover, .btn-preReg:hover, .btn-premiumPkg:hover, .btn-contactSubmit:hover, .btn-topNavPreReg:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-gold-bright);
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(201, 154, 58, 0.35);
}

.btn-navy, .btn-standardPkg {
  background-color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-navy-deep);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 32, 79, 0.2);
}

.btn-navy:hover, .btn-standardPkg:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-navy-light);
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 32, 79, 0.3);
}

.btn-outline, .btn-heroSecondary {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-navy-dark);
}

.btn-outline:hover, .btn-heroSecondary:hover {
  background-color: rgba(0, 32, 79, 0.06);
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

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

.btn-outline-gold:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-gold-base);
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-whatsapp {
  background-color: #25D366;
  color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid #1EBE5D;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.2);
}

.btn-whatsapp:hover {
  background-color: #1EBE5D;
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.3);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. NAVIGATION BAR (SERENE & DIGNIFIED)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.navbar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--header-height);
  background-color: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.navbar.scrolled {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 32, 79, 0.06);
  border-bottom-color: var(--color-border-medium);
}

.navbar-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
}

.nav-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.brand-logo {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.brand-text-block {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.brand-motto {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Nav Menu & Links */
.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-gold-base);
  transition: width 0.25s ease;
}

.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active {
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
}

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

.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

/* Language Toggle Switch */
.lang-toggle-container {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background-color: rgba(0, 32, 79, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 3px;
}

.lang-toggle-btn {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.lang-toggle-btn.active {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 32, 79, 0.08);
}

.lang-toggle-btn:not(.active):hover {
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
}

/* Mobile Hamburger Toggle */
.nav-toggle-btn {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
}

.nav-toggle-bar {
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-toggle-btn.active .nav-toggle-bar:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}

.nav-toggle-btn.active .nav-toggle-bar:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}

.nav-toggle-btn.active .nav-toggle-bar:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .nav-toggle-btn {
    display: flex;
  }
  
  .nav-menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: var(--header-height);
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-dropdown);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
    transform: translateY(-100%);
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  }
  
  .nav-menu.active {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
  }
  
  .nav-link {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  }
  
  .nav-actions {
    display: none;
  }
  
  .nav-menu .mobile-nav-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 1rem;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .mobile-nav-actions {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. HERO SECTION (EDITORIAL & EXPANSIVE)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 4rem);
  padding-bottom: 5.5rem;
  background-color: var(--color-cream);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-editorial-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-tagline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  background-color: var(--color-gold-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-gold);
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 3.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.18;
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-description {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-weight: 400;
  max-width: 580px;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Focal Hero Visual Frame */
.hero-visual-frame {
  position: relative;
}

.hero-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  background-color: var(--color-navy-dark);
}

.hero-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 480px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.hero-image-wrapper:hover .hero-img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.hero-img-border {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 167, 70, 0.4);
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius-lg) - 4px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Slogan Stamp Badge */
.hero-slogan-stamp {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background-color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  color: var(--color-gold-base);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-base);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 0.6rem 1.6rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  z-index: 2;
}

.stamp-dot {
  color: var(--color-gold-bright);
  opacity: 0.7;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .hero-editorial-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  .hero-description {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
  
  .hero-actions {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }
  
  .hero-img {
    height: 380px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 2.1rem;
  }
  .hero-img {
    height: 300px;
  }
  .hero-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .hero-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. PRE-REGISTRATION ALERT BANNER
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.pre-reg-banner-card {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.pre-reg-banner-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--color-gold-bright), var(--color-gold-dark));
}

.banner-content-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.banner-shield-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background-color: var(--color-gold-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-gold);
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.banner-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.banner-details {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.banner-details strong {
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .pre-reg-banner-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. EDITORIAL PURPOSE & THREE FOUNDATIONS (ANTI-SLOP ARCHITECTURE)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.editorial-narrative-section {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
}

.editorial-story-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 5rem;
}

.story-lead-quote {
  background-color: var(--color-cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 3rem;
  position: relative;
}

.quran-quote-block {
  text-align: center;
}

.quran-arabic-display {
  font-family: var(--font-arabic);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  line-height: 2.2;
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  direction: rtl;
}

.quran-translation {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.quran-reference {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  display: block;
}

/* Three Core Foundations (Clean Non-Card Flow) */
.foundations-triptych {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

.foundation-column {
  background-color: var(--color-cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.foundation-column:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  border-color: var(--color-border-gold);
}

.foundation-numeral {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.foundation-icon-box {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.foundation-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.foundation-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .editorial-story-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
  .foundations-triptych {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. PACKAGES SECTION (CLEAR CONTRAST & RESTRAINT)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.packages-section {
  background-color: var(--color-cream);
  position: relative;
}

.packages-duo-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: stretch;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.package-card {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.package-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.package-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.5rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background-color: rgba(0, 32, 79, 0.06);
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
}

/* Premium Card Specialization */
.package-card.premium-tier {
  background-color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-gold-base);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 32, 79, 0.18);
}

.package-card.premium-tier .package-badge {
  background-color: var(--color-gold-base);
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
}

.package-header {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.package-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.package-card.premium-tier .package-name {
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.package-duration {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.package-card.premium-tier .package-duration {
  color: var(--color-gold-bright);
}

.package-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.package-card.premium-tier .package-desc {
  color: #C1C9D6;
}

.package-pricing-box {
  background-color: var(--color-cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.package-card.premium-tier .package-pricing-box {
  background-color: var(--color-navy-surface);
  border-color: rgba(201, 154, 58, 0.3);
}

.price-figure {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
}

.package-card.premium-tier .price-figure {
  color: var(--color-gold-bright);
}

.price-subtext {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.package-card.premium-tier .price-subtext {
  color: #94A3B8;
}

.package-features-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.package-card.premium-tier .package-features-title {
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.package-features-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.package-features-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
}

.package-card.premium-tier .package-features-list li {
  color: #E2E8F0;
}

.package-features-list li i {
  color: var(--color-gold-base);
  margin-top: 3px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .packages-duo-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. HONEST COMPARISON MATRIX (EDUCATIONAL TRANSPARENCY)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.comparison-section {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
}

.matrix-table-container {
  overflow-x: auto;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  background-color: var(--color-white);
}

.matrix-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.matrix-table th {
  background-color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.matrix-table th.highlight-col {
  background-color: #071936;
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(201, 154, 58, 0.3);
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(201, 154, 58, 0.3);
}

.matrix-table td {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  vertical-align: top;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.matrix-table tr:hover td {
  background-color: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.6);
}

.matrix-table td.feature-label {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  background-color: var(--color-cream);
  width: 25%;
}

.matrix-table td.highlight-cell {
  background-color: rgba(201, 154, 58, 0.04);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   12. INTERACTIVE LEARNING CENTRE & JOURNEY TIMELINE
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.journey-navigator-container {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  padding: 3rem;
  position: relative;
  outline: none;
}

.journey-top-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.journey-step-indicator {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.journey-milestones-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.journey-milestones-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  overflow-x: auto;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.25rem;
  scrollbar-width: none;
}

.journey-milestones-container::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.journey-milestone-node {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.journey-milestone-node.active {
  background-color: var(--color-gold-base);
  border-color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  transform: scale(1.15);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(201, 154, 58, 0.2);
}

.journey-milestone-node.completed {
  background-color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  border-color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.journey-progress-track {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-border-subtle);
  z-index: 1;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}

.journey-progress-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background-color: var(--color-gold-base);
  width: 0%;
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

/* Step Content Slide */
.journey-step-slide {
  display: none;
  animation: fadeIn 0.35s ease;
}

.journey-step-slide.active {
  display: block;
}

.journey-slide-header {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.journey-slide-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.journey-slide-subtitle {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.journey-slide-body {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.journey-dua-card {
  background-color: var(--color-cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
}

.arabic-dua {
  font-family: var(--font-arabic);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 2.2;
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  text-align: right;
  direction: rtl;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.transliteration {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.translation {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.journey-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  padding-top: 1.75rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .journey-navigator-container {
    padding: 1.75rem;
  }
  .journey-slide-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }
  .arabic-dua {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    line-height: 2;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   13. VIDEO LECTURES SUITE (CUSTOM EMBEDDED PLAYER)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.lecture-series-box {
  background-color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-modal);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.video-player-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  padding-top: 56.25%; /* 16:9 Aspect Ratio */
  background-color: #000000;
}

.video-iframe {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: none;
}

.playlist-toolbar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1.25rem 2rem;
  background-color: var(--color-navy-surface);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

/* Side Drawer for Video Playlist */
.lecture-drawer-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background-color: rgba(7, 19, 41, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 1500;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.lecture-drawer-overlay.active {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.lecture-drawer-panel {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 440px;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  z-index: 1501;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-modal);
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.lecture-drawer-panel.active {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.drawer-header {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.drawer-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
}

.drawer-items-list {
  padding: 1.25rem;
  overflow-y: auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   14. RECOMMENDED LITERATURE (BOOKS)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.books-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}

.book-card {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.book-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-border-gold);
}

.book-cover-wrapper {
  height: 220px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background-color: var(--color-cream);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.book-cover-img {
  max-height: 90%;
  max-width: 85%;
  object-fit: contain;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.book-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.book-author {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.book-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   15. FAQ ACCORDION ENGINE (ACCESSIBLE & POLISHED)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.faq-filter-pills {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.faq-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.faq-pill:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-cream-soft);
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
}

.faq-pill.active {
  background-color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-color: var(--color-navy-dark);
}

.faq-accordion-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto 3rem auto;
}

.faq-accordion-item {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.faq-accordion-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-border-gold);
}

.faq-accordion-item.active {
  border-color: var(--color-border-gold-strong);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.faq-accordion-header {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1.35rem 1.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  text-align: left;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.faq-accordion-header:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
}

.faq-chevron {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
  margin-left: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faq-accordion-item.active .faq-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-accordion-body {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.3s cubic-bezier(0, 1, 0, 1);
  padding: 0 1.75rem;
}

.faq-accordion-item.active .faq-accordion-body {
  max-height: 1200px;
  transition: max-height 0.35s ease-in-out;
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.faq-accordion-content {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
}

.faq-accordion-content p + p {
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   16. PRE-REGISTRATION CONSULTATION & INQUIRY FORM
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.contact-section {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
}

.contact-layout-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.contact-info-block {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.office-card {
  background-color: var(--color-cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem;
}

.office-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.contact-detail-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.contact-detail-row:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.contact-detail-row i {
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  margin-top: 3px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.license-disclaimer-pill {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  background-color: var(--color-gold-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Consultation Form Card */
.inquiry-form-card {
  background-color: var(--color-cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.form-group-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.form-field {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.form-label {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
}

.form-input, .form-select, .form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.form-input:focus, .form-select:focus, .form-textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-gold-base);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201, 154, 58, 0.15);
}

/* Stepper Component */
.input-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.stepper-btn {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  width: 44px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease;
}

.stepper-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-cream-soft);
}

.stepper-dec {
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm) 0 0 var(--radius-sm);
  border-right: none;
}

.stepper-inc {
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  border-left: none;
}

.input-wrapper .form-input {
  border-radius: 0;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Turnstile Verification Box */
.turnstile-box {
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
  min-height: 65px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Form Status Alert */
.form-status {
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.form-status.success {
  background-color: var(--color-success-bg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(21, 128, 61, 0.3);
  color: var(--color-success);
}

.form-status.error {
  background-color: var(--color-error-bg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(185, 28, 28, 0.3);
  color: var(--color-error);
}

.form-status.hidden {
  display: none;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .contact-layout-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .form-group-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0;
  }
  .inquiry-form-card {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   17. RESTFUL PREMIUM FOOTER
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.footer {
  background-color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding-top: 5rem;
  margin-top: auto;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 154, 58, 0.2);
}

.footer-top {
  padding-bottom: 4rem;
}

.footer-grid-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 3rem;
}

.footer-brand-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.footer-slogan {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold-bright);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-bio {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #C1C9D6;
  max-width: 320px;
}

.footer-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold-bright);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-links-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.footer-links-list a {
  color: #C1C9D6;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-links-list a:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold-bright);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.footer-contact-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #C1C9D6;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-contact-info i {
  color: var(--color-gold-bright);
  width: 18px;
}

.footer-license-note {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding-top: 1rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 1.75rem 0;
  background-color: var(--color-navy-deep);
}

.footer-bottom-flex {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .footer-grid-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .footer-grid-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .footer-bottom-flex {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   18. INTERACTIVE TOOLTIP COMPONENT
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.interactive-tooltip {
  position: absolute;
  background-color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 0.5rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-dropdown);
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.15s ease;
  z-index: 2000;
  max-width: 260px;
  line-height: 1.4;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-base);
}

.interactive-tooltip.visible {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   19. SCROLL ANIMATIONS ENGINE (RESPECTS PREFERS-REDUCED-MOTION)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.reveal-init {
  opacity: 0;
  transition-property: opacity, transform;
  transition-duration: 0.75s;
  transition-timing-function: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.reveal-fade-up {
  transform: translateY(28px);
}

.reveal-slide-left {
  transform: translateX(-32px);
}

.reveal-slide-right {
  transform: translateX(32px);
}

.reveal-scale, .reveal-scale-card {
  transform: scale(0.96);
}

.reveal-visible {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: none !important;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .reveal-init {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   20. CHECKLIST & RESOURCE SPECIALIZATIONS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.checklist-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}

.checklist-group {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
}

.checklist-group-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.checklist-group-title i {
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
}

.checklist-items-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.checklist-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--color-charcoal);
}

.checklist-item i {
  color: var(--color-success);
  margin-top: 3px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* Helper Utilities */
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-left { text-align: left; }
.w-full { width: 100%; }
.mt-4 { margin-top: 1rem; }
.mt-8 { margin-top: 2rem; }
.mb-4 { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.mb-8 { margin-bottom: 2rem; }