*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

    :root {
      --maroon:    #7B2D3E;
      --maroon-dk: #5C1F2D;
      --maroon-xdk:#3E1220;
      --gold:      #D4A847;
      --gold-lt:   #E8C97A;
      --cream:     #FDF8F2;
      --sage:      #7A9E7E;
      --warm-gray: #F5F0EA;
      --text:      #2C2018;
      --muted:     #8A7A6E;
      --white:     #FFFFFF;
      --nav-h:     80px;
      --nav-h-sm:  64px;
    }

    html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
    body { font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; background: var(--cream); color: var(--text); }

    /* ── TOP BAR ── */
    .topbar {
      background: var(--maroon-dk);
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      font-weight: 400;
      letter-spacing: 0.02em;
      height: 36px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      transition: height 0.35s ease, opacity 0.35s ease;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .topbar.hidden { height: 0; opacity: 0; }
    .topbar-inner {
      max-width: 1280px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      padding: 0 2rem;
      width: 100%;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      gap: 1rem;
    }
    .topbar-left { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.5rem; }
    .topbar-right { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.25rem; }
    .topbar a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s; }
    .topbar a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
    .topbar-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem; }
    .topbar-item svg { width: 13px; height: 13px; opacity: 0.75; }
    .topbar-divider { width: 1px; height: 14px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.25); }

    /* ── MAIN NAV ── */
    .navbar {
      position: sticky;
      top: 0;
      z-index: 1000;
      background: var(--white);
      height: var(--nav-h);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
      transition: height 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
    }
    .navbar.scrolled {
      height: var(--nav-h-sm);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.10);
    }
    .nav-inner {
      max-width: 1280px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      padding: 0 2rem;
      width: 100%;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      gap: 2rem;
    }

    /* Logo */
    .nav-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; text-decoration: none; flex-shrink: 0; }
    .nav-logo-mark {
      width: 46px; height: 46px;
      background: var(--maroon);
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      transition: transform 0.3s ease;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .nav-logo:hover .nav-logo-mark { transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.05); }
    .nav-logo-mark svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; fill: none; stroke: var(--white); stroke-width: 1.5; }
    .nav-logo-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1; }
    .nav-logo-name {
      font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--maroon);
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    }
    .nav-logo-sub {
      font-size: 0.65rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      color: var(--muted);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.12em;
      margin-top: 2px;
    }

    /* Desktop Menu */
    .nav-menu { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.25rem; list-style: none; }
    .nav-item { position: relative; }
    .nav-link {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.3rem;
      padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
      font-size: 0.875rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      color: var(--text);
      text-decoration: none;
      border-radius: 8px;
      transition: color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
      white-space: nowrap;
    }
    .nav-link:hover { color: var(--maroon); background: var(--warm-gray); }
    .nav-link.active { color: var(--maroon); }
    .nav-link svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; transition: transform 0.25s ease; }
    .nav-item:hover .nav-link svg { transform: rotate(180deg); }

    /* Dropdown */
    .dropdown {
      position: absolute;
      top: calc(100% + 8px);
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-6px);
      background: var(--white);
      border-radius: 14px;
      box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.12), 0 0 0 1px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
      padding: 0.5rem;
      min-width: 200px;
      opacity: 0;
      pointer-events: none;
      transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
      list-style: none;
    }
    .nav-item:hover .dropdown {
      opacity: 1;
      pointer-events: all;
      transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
    }
    .dropdown li a {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
      padding: 0.55rem 0.875rem;
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      font-weight: 400;
      color: var(--text);
      text-decoration: none;
      border-radius: 8px;
      transition: background 0.15s, color 0.15s;
    }
    .dropdown li a::before {
      content: '';
      display: inline-block;
      width: 5px; height: 5px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--maroon);
      opacity: 0;
      transition: opacity 0.15s;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .dropdown li a:hover { background: var(--warm-gray); color: var(--maroon); }
    .dropdown li a:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
    .dropdown-divider { height: 1px; background: rgba(0,0,0,0.06); margin: 0.4rem 0.5rem; }

    /* CTA Button */
    .nav-cta {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem;
      padding: 0.55rem 1.25rem;
      background: var(--maroon);
      color: var(--white);
      font-size: 0.875rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      text-decoration: none;
      border-radius: 50px;
      transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      white-space: nowrap;
    }
    .nav-cta:hover {
      background: var(--maroon-dk);
      transform: translateY(-1px);
      box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(123,45,62,0.35);
    }
    .nav-cta svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; }

    /* Hamburger */
    .nav-toggle {
      display: none;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 5px;
      cursor: pointer;
      padding: 6px;
      border: none;
      background: none;
      border-radius: 8px;
      transition: background 0.2s;
    }
    .nav-toggle:hover { background: var(--warm-gray); }
    .nav-toggle span {
      display: block; width: 22px; height: 2px;
      background: var(--text);
      border-radius: 2px;
      transition: transform 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease, width 0.3s ease;
      transform-origin: center;
    }
    .nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
    .nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; width: 0; }
    .nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

    /* Mobile Drawer */
    .mobile-menu {
      display: none;
      position: fixed;
      top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
      z-index: 999;
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .mobile-backdrop {
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background: rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
      opacity: 0;
      transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
    }
    .mobile-drawer {
      position: absolute;
      top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
      width: min(340px, 90vw);
      background: var(--white);
      padding: 1.5rem;
      overflow-y: auto;
      transform: translateX(100%);
      transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
      box-shadow: -8px 0 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.25rem;
    }
    .mobile-menu.open { pointer-events: all; }
    .mobile-menu.open .mobile-backdrop { opacity: 1; }
    .mobile-menu.open .mobile-drawer { transform: translateX(0); }

    .mobile-drawer-head {
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
      padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
      margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    }
    .mobile-close {
      width: 36px; height: 36px;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      border: none; background: var(--warm-gray);
      border-radius: 50%; cursor: pointer;
      font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--text);
      transition: background 0.2s;
    }
    .mobile-close:hover { background: #e8e0d5; }

    .mobile-nav-link {
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
      padding: 0.7rem 0.75rem;
      font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 500;
      color: var(--text); text-decoration: none;
      border-radius: 10px;
      transition: background 0.15s, color 0.15s;
      cursor: pointer;
    }
    .mobile-nav-link:hover { background: var(--warm-gray); color: var(--maroon); }
    .mobile-nav-link svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; transition: transform 0.25s; }
    .mobile-nav-link.open svg { transform: rotate(180deg); }

    .mobile-sub {
      overflow: hidden;
      max-height: 0;
      transition: max-height 0.3s ease;
    }
    .mobile-sub.open { max-height: 300px; }
    .mobile-sub a {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
      padding: 0.55rem 1.25rem;
      font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--muted);
      text-decoration: none;
      border-radius: 8px;
      transition: color 0.15s, background 0.15s;
    }
    .mobile-sub a::before {
      content: '›'; font-size: 1rem; color: var(--gold); line-height: 1;
    }
    .mobile-sub a:hover { color: var(--maroon); background: var(--warm-gray); }

    .mobile-cta {
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 0.5rem;
      margin-top: 1rem; padding: 0.875rem;
      background: var(--maroon); color: var(--white);
      font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600;
      border-radius: 12px; text-decoration: none;
      transition: background 0.2s;
    }
    .mobile-cta:hover { background: var(--maroon-dk); }

    .mobile-contact-info {
      margin-top: auto; padding-top: 1.25rem;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem;
    }
    .mobile-contact-info a {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
      font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--muted); text-decoration: none;
    }
    .mobile-contact-info a:hover { color: var(--maroon); }
    .mobile-contact-info svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }

    /* Progress bar */
    .scroll-progress {
      position: fixed;
      top: 0; left: 0;
      height: 3px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--maroon), var(--gold));
      width: 0%;
      z-index: 9999;
      transition: width 0.1s linear;
    }


    
    /* Responsive */
    @media (max-width: 900px) {
      .nav-menu, .nav-cta { display: none; }
      .nav-toggle { display: flex; }
      .mobile-menu { display: block; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 600px) {
      .topbar { font-size: 0.72rem; }
      .topbar-left .topbar-item:last-child { display: none; }

      .trust-bar-inner { gap: 1rem; }
      .trust-sep { display: none; }
    }










    /* ─────────────────────────── HERO ─────────────────────────── */
    .hero {
      position: relative;
      min-height: calc(100vh - var(--nav-h) - 36px);
      display: flex; align-items: center;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    /* Background image with layered overlays */
    .hero-bg {
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background-color: #5C1F2D;
      /* background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1587654780291-39c9404d746b?w=1800&q=80'); */
      background-size: cover;
      background-position: center 30%;
      transform: scale(1.06);
      animation: heroZoom 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    }
    @keyframes heroZoom {
      from { transform: scale(1.06); }
      to   { transform: scale(1.0); }
    }

    /* Dark gradient + warm color wash */
    .hero-overlay {
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background:
        linear-gradient(105deg,
          rgba(44, 16, 10, 0.82) 0%,
          rgba(92, 31, 45, 0.65) 45%,
          rgba(92, 31, 45, 0.25) 75%,
          transparent 100%),
        linear-gradient(to top, rgba(44,16,10,0.55) 0%, transparent 50%);
    }

    /* Decorative diagonal shape on right */
    .hero-shape {
      position: absolute;
      top: 0; right: -1px; bottom: 0;
      width: 42%;
      background: rgba(253,248,242,0.06);
      clip-path: polygon(30% 0%, 100% 0%, 100% 100%, 0% 100%);
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    /* Floating dots pattern */
    .hero-dots {
      position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
      background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212,168,71,0.18) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 32px 32px;
      mask-image: linear-gradient(135deg, transparent 40%, rgba(0,0,0,0.4) 70%, transparent 90%);
    }

    .hero-inner {
      position: relative; z-index: 2;
      max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 5rem 2rem;
      width: 100%;
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 3rem;
      align-items: center;
    }

    /* LEFT: Content */
    .hero-content { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.75rem; }

    .hero-badge {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
      background: rgba(212,168,71,0.18);
      border: 1px solid rgba(212,168,71,0.4);
      color: var(--white);
      font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.14em;
      text-transform: uppercase; padding: 0.4rem 1rem; border-radius: 50px;
      width: fit-content;
      animation: fadeUp 0.7s ease both;
    }
    .hero-badge-dot { width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold); animation: pulse 2s ease infinite; }
    @keyframes pulse { 0%,100%{opacity:1;transform:scale(1)} 50%{opacity:0.5;transform:scale(0.7)} }

    .hero-headline {
      font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
      font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.9rem);
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--white);
      line-height: 1.12;
      letter-spacing: -0.02em;
      animation: fadeUp 0.7s 0.15s ease both;
    }
    .hero-headline em {
      font-style: italic;
      color: var(--gold-lt);
      display: block;
    }

    .hero-sub {
      font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.75;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
      max-width: 520px;
      animation: fadeUp 0.7s 0.3s ease both;
    }

    /* Stats row */
    .hero-stats {
      display: flex; gap: 2rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
      animation: fadeUp 0.7s 0.4s ease both;
    }
    .hero-stat { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.15rem; }
    .hero-stat-num {
      font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
      font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--white); line-height: 1;
    }
    .hero-stat-label { font-size: 0.75rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.05em; }
    .hero-stat-sep { width: 1px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); align-self: stretch; }

    /* Buttons */
    .hero-actions {
      display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.875rem;
      animation: fadeUp 0.7s 0.5s ease both;
    }
    .btn-primary {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
      padding: 0.875rem 1.75rem;
      background: var(--gold);
      color: var(--maroon-dk);
      font-size: 0.925rem; font-weight: 700;
      text-decoration: none; border-radius: 50px;
      transition: transform 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s, background 0.25s;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(212,168,71,0.4);
    }
    .btn-primary:hover { background: var(--gold-lt); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(212,168,71,0.5); }
    .btn-primary svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }

    .btn-ghost {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
      padding: 0.875rem 1.75rem;
      border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
      color: var(--white);
      font-size: 0.925rem; font-weight: 500;
      text-decoration: none; border-radius: 50px;
      transition: border-color 0.25s, background 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
      backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    }
    .btn-ghost:hover { border-color: var(--white); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); transform: translateY(-2px); }
    .btn-ghost svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }

    /* RIGHT: Feature cards */
    .hero-cards {
      display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem;
      animation: fadeUp 0.7s 0.6s ease both;
    }
    .hero-card {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
      backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
      border-radius: 18px;
      padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.75rem;
      transition: background 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
      cursor: default;
    }
    .hero-card:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.16); transform: translateY(-4px); }
    .hero-card:first-child { grid-column: span 2; background: rgba(212,168,71,0.15); border-color: rgba(212,168,71,0.35); }
    .hero-card-icon {
      width: 44px; height: 44px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
      border-radius: 12px;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    }
    .hero-card-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; stroke: var(--gold); fill: none; stroke-width: 1.5; }
    .hero-card-title { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--white); }
    .hero-card-desc { font-size: 0.8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); line-height: 1.6; }
    .hero-card-link {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.35rem;
      font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--gold);
      text-decoration: none; margin-top: auto;
      transition: gap 0.2s;
    }
    .hero-card-link:hover { gap: 0.6rem; }
    .hero-card-link svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }

    /* Scroll hint */
    .hero-scroll {
      position: absolute; bottom: 2.5rem; left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); font-size: 0.72rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      text-transform: uppercase; z-index: 2;
      animation: fadeUp 0.7s 0.9s ease both;
    }
    .scroll-mouse {
      width: 24px; height: 38px; border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
      border-radius: 12px; display: flex; justify-content: center; padding-top: 6px;
    }
    .scroll-dot { width: 3px; height: 7px; background: var(--gold); border-radius: 2px; animation: scrollDot 2s ease infinite; }
    @keyframes scrollDot { 0%{transform:translateY(0);opacity:1} 80%{transform:translateY(10px);opacity:0} 100%{transform:translateY(0);opacity:0} }

    @keyframes fadeUp {
      from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); }
      to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    }

    /* Trust bar below hero */
    .trust-bar {
      background: var(--white);
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
      padding: 1rem 2rem;
    }
    .trust-bar-inner {
      max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      gap: 2.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    .trust-item {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
      font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--muted);
    }
    .trust-item svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; color: var(--maroon); flex-shrink: 0; }
    .trust-sep { width: 4px; height: 4px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--warm-gray); }


    @media (max-width: 900px) {
      .nav-menu, .nav-cta { display: none; }
      .nav-toggle { display: flex; }
      .mobile-menu { display: block; }
      .hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 4rem 1.5rem 6rem; }
      .hero-cards { display: none; }
      .hero-headline { font-size: clamp(2rem, 7vw, 3rem); }
    }
    @media (max-width: 600px) {
      .topbar-left .topbar-item:last-child { display: none; }
      .hero-stats { gap: 1.25rem; }
      .hero-stat-sep { display: none; }
      .trust-bar-inner { gap: 1rem; }
      .trust-sep { display: none; }
    }
























    /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
       ABOUT / PROGRAM DETAILS SECTION  —  BENTO GRID
    ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

    .about-section {
      padding: 6rem 2rem;
      background: var(--cream);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    /* Subtle background texture */
    .about-section::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background-image:
        radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(123,45,62,0.04) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 90% 80%, rgba(122,158,126,0.06) 0%, transparent 50%);
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    .about-inner {
      max-width: 1280px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      position: relative; z-index: 1;
    }

    /* Section header */
    .section-header {
      text-align: center;
      margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
    }
    .section-eyebrow {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
      font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.16em;
      text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--maroon);
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }
    .section-eyebrow::before,
    .section-eyebrow::after {
      content: ''; display: block;
      width: 28px; height: 1.5px; background: var(--gold);
    }
    .section-title {
      font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
      font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
      font-weight: 700; color: var(--text);
      line-height: 1.15; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }
    .section-title span { color: var(--maroon); }
    .section-subtitle {
      font-size: 1rem; color: var(--muted);
      line-height: 1.7; max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto;
    }

    /* ── BENTO GRID ── */
    /*
      Layout (desktop):
        col1 (1fr)  |  col2 (1.4fr)  |  col3 (1fr)
        row1: card  |  IMG-hero (tall)|  card
        row2: card  |  stat-card      |  card
    */
    .bento-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.45fr 1fr;
      grid-template-rows: auto auto;
      gap: 1.1rem;
    }

    /* Base card styles */
    .b-card {
      border-radius: 22px;
      overflow: hidden;
      position: relative;
      transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1), box-shadow 0.35s ease;
    }
    .b-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.12); }

    /* ── Left column cards ── */
    .b-card-left-top {
      grid-column: 1; grid-row: 1;
      background: var(--maroon);
      padding: 2rem;
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem;
      min-height: 240px;
    }
    .b-card-left-bottom {
      grid-column: 1; grid-row: 2;
      background: var(--white);
      border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
      padding: 2rem;
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem;
      min-height: 240px;
    }

    /* ── Center column: tall image card ── */
    .b-card-center-top {
      grid-column: 2; grid-row: 1;
      min-height: 400px;
      position: relative;
    }
    .b-card-center-top .card-img {
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1516627145497-ae6968895b74?w=900&q=80');
      background-size: cover; background-position: center;
      transition: transform 0.6s ease;
    }
    .b-card-center-top:hover .card-img { transform: scale(1.04); }
    
    .b-card-center-bottom .card-content {
      position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
      padding: 2rem;
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.75rem;
    }
    .b-card-center-bottom .card-tag {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem;
      background: rgba(212,168,71,0.25); border: 1px solid rgba(212,168,71,0.5);
      color: var(--gold-lt); font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem; border-radius: 50px; width: fit-content;
    }
    .b-card-center-bottom .card-title {
      font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
      font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); line-height: 1.25;
    }
    .b-card-center-bottom .card-desc {
      font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); line-height: 1.65;
    }
    .card-pill-row {
      display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.4rem; margin-top: 0.25rem;
    }
    .card-pill {
      padding: 0.25rem 0.7rem; border-radius: 50px;
      font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 500;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    }

    /* ── Center column: stats card ── */
    .b-card-center-bottom {
      grid-column: 2; grid-row: 2;
      background: var(--gold);
      padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0;
      min-height: 140px;
    }
    .center-stat {
      flex: 1; text-align: center;
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.2rem;
    }
    .center-stat-num {
      font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
      font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--maroon-dk); line-height: 1;
    }
    .center-stat-label {
      font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600;
      color: rgba(92,31,45,0.7); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    }
    .center-stat-sep { width: 1px; height: 48px; background: rgba(92,31,45,0.2); }

    /* ── Right column cards ── */
    .b-card-right-top {
      grid-column: 3; grid-row: 1;
      background: var(--sage);
      padding: 2rem;
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem;
      min-height: 240px;
    }
    .b-card-right-bottom {
      grid-column: 3; grid-row: 2;
      background: var(--warm-gray);
      border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
      padding: 2rem;
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem;
      min-height: 240px;
    }

    /* Card icon circle */
    .card-icon-wrap {
      width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 14px;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .card-icon-wrap svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; fill: none; stroke-width: 1.75; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round; }

    /* Text styles for side cards */
    .card-label {
      font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.14em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
    }
    .card-heading {
      font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
      font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.3;
    }
    .card-body {
      font-size: 0.845rem; line-height: 1.7;
    }
    .card-link {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.35rem;
      font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600;
      text-decoration: none; margin-top: auto;
      transition: gap 0.2s;
    }
    .card-link svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; }
    .card-link:hover { gap: 0.6rem; }

    /* Bullet list inside cards */
    .card-bullets { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem; margin-top: 0.25rem; }
    .card-bullet { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.5rem; font-size: 0.82rem; line-height: 1.5; }
    .card-bullet::before { content: ''; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 0.45rem; }

    /* Card-specific color overrides */
    /* Left-top (maroon) */
    .b-card-left-top .card-icon-wrap { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); }
    .b-card-left-top .card-icon-wrap svg { stroke: var(--gold); }
    .b-card-left-top .card-label { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
    .b-card-left-top .card-heading { color: var(--white); }
    .b-card-left-top .card-body { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); }
    .b-card-left-top .card-bullet { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); }
    .b-card-left-top .card-bullet::before { background: var(--gold); }
    .b-card-left-top .card-link { color: var(--gold); }

    /* Left-bottom (white) */
    .b-card-left-bottom .card-icon-wrap { background: rgba(123,45,62,0.1); }
    .b-card-left-bottom .card-icon-wrap svg { stroke: var(--maroon); }
    .b-card-left-bottom .card-label { color: var(--maroon); }
    .b-card-left-bottom .card-heading { color: var(--text); }
    .b-card-left-bottom .card-body { color: var(--muted); }
    .b-card-left-bottom .card-bullet { color: var(--muted); }
    .b-card-left-bottom .card-bullet::before { background: var(--maroon); }
    .b-card-left-bottom .card-link { color: var(--maroon); }

    /* Right-top (sage) */
    .b-card-right-top .card-icon-wrap { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.25); }
    .b-card-right-top .card-icon-wrap svg { stroke: var(--white); }
    .b-card-right-top .card-label { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); }
    .b-card-right-top .card-heading { color: var(--white); }
    .b-card-right-top .card-body { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78); }
    .b-card-right-top .card-bullet { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78); }
    .b-card-right-top .card-bullet::before { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }
    .b-card-right-top .card-link { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); }


    .bc-c2-eyebrow { font-size:0.66rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:0.15em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--white); display:flex; align-items:center; gap:0.45rem; }
    .bc-c2-eyebrow::before { content:''; width:16px; height:1.5px; background:var(--white); display:block; }

    /* Right-bottom (warm gray) */
    .b-card-right-bottom .card-icon-wrap { background: rgba(122,158,126,0.18); }
    .b-card-right-bottom .card-icon-wrap svg { stroke: var(--sage); }
    .b-card-right-bottom .card-label { color: var(--sage); }
    .b-card-right-bottom .card-heading { color: var(--text); }
    .b-card-right-bottom .card-body { color: var(--muted); }
    .b-card-right-bottom .card-bullet { color: var(--muted); }
    .b-card-right-bottom .card-bullet::before { background: var(--sage); }
    .b-card-right-bottom .card-link { color: var(--sage); }

    /* CTA row below grid */
    .about-cta-row {
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      gap: 1.25rem; margin-top: 3rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    .btn-primary {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
      padding: 0.875rem 1.75rem; background: var(--maroon); color: var(--white);
      font-size: 0.925rem; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 50px;
      transition: transform 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s, background 0.25s;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(123,45,62,0.3);
    }
    .btn-primary:hover { background: var(--maroon-dk); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(123,45,62,0.4); }
    .btn-outline {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
      padding: 0.875rem 1.75rem; border: 1.5px solid var(--maroon); color: var(--maroon);
      font-size: 0.925rem; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 50px;
      transition: transform 0.25s, background 0.25s;
    }
    .btn-outline:hover { background: rgba(123,45,62,0.06); transform: translateY(-2px); }
    .btn-primary svg, .btn-outline svg { width: 17px; height: 17px; }

    /* Scroll reveal */
    .reveal {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(28px);
      transition: opacity 0.65s ease, transform 0.65s ease;
    }
    .reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    .reveal-delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
    .reveal-delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
    .reveal-delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
    .reveal-delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
    .reveal-delay-5 { transition-delay: 0.5s; }
    .reveal-delay-6 { transition-delay: 0.6s; }

    /* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
    @media (max-width: 960px) {
      .bento-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; grid-template-rows: auto; }
      .b-card-left-top   { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 1; }
      .b-card-left-bottom{ grid-column: 1; grid-row: 2; }
      .b-card-center-top { grid-column: 1 / -1; grid-row: 3; min-height: 360px; }
      .b-card-center-bottom { grid-column: 1 / -1; grid-row: 4; }
      .b-card-right-top  { grid-column: 2; grid-row: 1; }
      .b-card-right-bottom{ grid-column: 2; grid-row: 2; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 620px) {
      .bento-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .b-card-left-top, .b-card-left-bottom,
      .b-card-center-top, .b-card-center-bottom,
      .b-card-right-top, .b-card-right-bottom { grid-column: 1; grid-row: auto; }
      .about-section { padding: 4rem 1.25rem; }
      .center-stat-sep { display: none; }
    }


















    /* ════════════════════════════════════
       PROGRAMS SECTION
    ════════════════════════════════════ */
    .programs-section {
      padding: 6rem 2rem;
      background: var(--white);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    /* Decorative background blobs */
    .programs-section::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: -120px; right: -120px;
      width: 480px; height: 480px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212,168,71,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .programs-section::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      bottom: -100px; left: -80px;
      width: 380px; height: 380px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(123,45,62,0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    .programs-inner {
      max-width: 1280px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      position: relative; z-index: 1;
    }

    /* ── Section Header ── */
    .section-header-programs {
      display: flex;
      align-items: flex-end;
      justify-content: space-between;
      gap: 2rem;
      margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    .section-header-left { max-width: 580px; }
    .section-eyebrow-programs {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
      font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.16em;
      text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--maroon); margin-bottom: 0.875rem;
    }
    .section-eyebrow-programs::before, .section-eyebrow-programs::after {
      content: ''; display: block; width: 28px; height: 1.5px; background: var(--gold);
    }
    .section-title-programs {
      font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
      font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.9rem);
      font-weight: 700; color: var(--text);
      line-height: 1.15; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
      margin-bottom: 0.875rem;
    }
    .section-title-programs span { color: var(--maroon); font-style: italic; }
    .section-subtitle-programs { font-size: 0.975rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.75; }
    .section-header-right {
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .btn-view-all {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
      padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
      border: 1.5px solid var(--maroon); color: var(--maroon);
      font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none;
      border-radius: 50px; transition: all 0.25s ease;
      white-space: nowrap;
    }
    .btn-view-all:hover { background: var(--maroon); color: var(--white); transform: translateY(-2px); }
    .btn-view-all svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; transition: transform 0.25s; }
    .btn-view-all:hover svg { transform: translateX(3px); }

    /* ── Cards Grid ── */
    .programs-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
      gap: 1.25rem;
    }

    /* ── Individual Card ── */
    .prog-card {
      background: var(--white);
      border-radius: 24px;
      overflow: hidden;
      border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      position: relative;
      transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
      cursor: default;
    }
    .prog-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-10px);
      box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
      border-color: transparent;
    }

    /* Coloured top accent line per card */
    .prog-card::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
      height: 3px;
      opacity: 0;
      transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
      z-index: 2;
    }
    .prog-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
    .prog-card.c1::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--maroon), #C4576A); }
    .prog-card.c2::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--sage), #A8CCA8); }
    .prog-card.c3::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-lt)); }
    .prog-card.c4::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #7B6D8D, #B8A9C9); }

    /* ── Card Image ── */
    .prog-img-wrap {
      position: relative;
      height: 220px;
      overflow: hidden;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .prog-img {
      width: 100%; height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      transition: transform 0.6s ease;
      background-size: cover;
      background-position: center;
    }
    .prog-card:hover .prog-img { transform: scale(1.07); }

    /* Gradient overlay on image */
    .prog-img-overlay {
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.35) 0%, transparent 60%);
      transition: opacity 0.35s;
    }

    /* Age badge floating on image */
    .prog-age-badge {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 1rem; left: 1rem;
      padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
      border-radius: 50px;
      font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--white);
      backdrop-filter: blur(8px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    }
    .c1 .prog-age-badge { background: rgba(123,45,62,0.75); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25); }
    .c2 .prog-age-badge { background: rgba(122,158,126,0.75); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25); }
    .c3 .prog-age-badge { background: rgba(212,168,71,0.8); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25); }
    .c4 .prog-age-badge { background: rgba(123,109,141,0.75); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25); }

    /* ── Card Body ── */
    .prog-body {
      padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0.875rem;
      flex: 1;
    }

    /* Icon + Title row */
    .prog-title-row {
      display: flex;
      align-items: flex-start;
      justify-content: space-between;
      gap: 0.75rem;
    }
    .prog-icon {
      width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 12px;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 0.15rem;
    }
    .prog-icon svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; fill: none; stroke-width: 1.75; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round; }
    .c1 .prog-icon { background: rgba(123,45,62,0.1); }
    .c1 .prog-icon svg { stroke: var(--maroon); }
    .c2 .prog-icon { background: rgba(122,158,126,0.15); }
    .c2 .prog-icon svg { stroke: var(--sage); }
    .c3 .prog-icon { background: rgba(212,168,71,0.15); }
    .c3 .prog-icon svg { stroke: #B8860B; }
    .c4 .prog-icon { background: rgba(123,109,141,0.12); }
    .c4 .prog-icon svg { stroke: #7B6D8D; }

    .prog-name {
      font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
      font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--text); line-height: 1.25;
      flex: 1;
    }

    /* Activity pills for card 4 */
    .prog-pills {
      display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.35rem;
    }
    .prog-pill {
      padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem; border-radius: 50px;
      font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.05em;
      background: rgba(123,109,141,0.1); color: #7B6D8D;
      border: 1px solid rgba(123,109,141,0.2);
    }

    .prog-desc {
      font-size: 0.865rem;
      color: var(--muted);
      line-height: 1.7;
      flex: 1;
    }

    /* Highlights list */
    .prog-highlights {
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.4rem;
    }
    .prog-hl {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
      font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--muted);
    }
    .prog-hl-dot {
      width: 5px; height: 5px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .c1 .prog-hl-dot { background: var(--maroon); }
    .c2 .prog-hl-dot { background: var(--sage); }
    .c3 .prog-hl-dot { background: var(--gold); }
    .c4 .prog-hl-dot { background: #7B6D8D; }

    /* ── Card Footer ── */
    .prog-footer {
      padding: 0 1.5rem 1.5rem;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      margin-top: auto;
    }
    .prog-footer-label {
      font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    }

    /* Round arrow button */
    .prog-btn {
      width: 44px; height: 44px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1), box-shadow 0.3s ease;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .prog-btn svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; fill: none; stroke: white; stroke-width: 2.5; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round; }
    .prog-btn:hover { transform: scale(1.18) rotate(-10deg); }

    .c1 .prog-btn { background: var(--maroon); box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(123,45,62,0.35); }
    .c1 .prog-btn:hover { box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(123,45,62,0.45); }
    .c2 .prog-btn { background: var(--sage); box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(122,158,126,0.4); }
    .c2 .prog-btn:hover { box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(122,158,126,0.5); }
    .c3 .prog-btn { background: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(212,168,71,0.4); }
    .c3 .prog-btn:hover { box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(212,168,71,0.5); }
    .c4 .prog-btn { background: #7B6D8D; box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(123,109,141,0.35); }
    .c4 .prog-btn:hover { box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(123,109,141,0.45); }

    /* Divider between body and footer */
    .prog-divider {
      height: 1px;
      background: rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
      margin: 0 1.5rem;
    }

    /* ── Bottom enroll strip ── */
    .enroll-strip {
      margin-top: 3.5rem;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--maroon-dk) 0%, var(--maroon) 50%, #A04060 100%);
      border-radius: 24px;
      padding: 2.5rem 3rem;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      gap: 2rem;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .enroll-strip::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; top: -60px; right: -60px;
      width: 240px; height: 240px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .enroll-strip::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; bottom: -80px; left: 30%;
      width: 200px; height: 200px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(212,168,71,0.1);
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .enroll-left { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
    .enroll-eyebrow {
      font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.14em;
      text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-lt);
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
      margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    }
    .enroll-eyebrow::before { content: ''; width: 20px; height: 1.5px; background: var(--gold); display: block; }
    .enroll-title {
      font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
      font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
      font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); line-height: 1.25;
    }
    .enroll-sub { font-size: 0.9rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); margin-top: 0.5rem; }
    .enroll-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
    .btn-enroll-primary {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
      padding: 0.875rem 1.75rem; background: var(--gold); color: var(--maroon-dk);
      font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 50px;
      transition: transform 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s, background 0.25s;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(212,168,71,0.4);
    }
    .btn-enroll-primary:hover { background: var(--gold-lt); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 26px rgba(212,168,71,0.5); }
    .btn-enroll-primary svg { width: 17px; height: 17px; }
    .btn-enroll-ghost {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
      padding: 0.875rem 1.75rem;
      border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4); color: var(--white);
      font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 500; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 50px;
      transition: border-color 0.25s, background 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
    }
    .btn-enroll-ghost:hover { border-color: white; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); transform: translateY(-2px); }
    .btn-enroll-ghost svg { width: 17px; height: 17px; }

    /* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
    @media (max-width: 1100px) {
      .programs-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    }
    @media (max-width: 640px) {
      .programs-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .section-header { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
      .programs-section { padding: 4rem 1.25rem; }
      .enroll-strip { padding: 2rem 1.5rem; }
      .topbar-right { display: none; }
    }
















    /* ════════════════════════════════════
       LOCATIONS SECTION
    ════════════════════════════════════ */
    .loc-section {
      padding: 6rem 2rem;
      background: var(--warm-gray);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .loc-section::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
      background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 60% at 0% 100%,   rgba(123,45,62,0.06)  0%, transparent 100%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 40% at 100% 0%,   rgba(212,168,71,0.07) 0%, transparent 100%);
    }

    .loc-inner { max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto; position: relative; z-index: 1; }

    /* ── Header ── */
    .loc-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 3.5rem; }
    .section-eyebrow {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
      font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.16em;
      text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--maroon); margin-bottom: 0.875rem;
    }
    .section-eyebrow::before, .section-eyebrow::after { content: ''; display: block; width: 28px; height: 1.5px; background: var(--gold); }
    .section-title { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.9rem); font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.15; letter-spacing: -0.02em; margin-bottom: 0.875rem; }
    .section-title span { color: var(--maroon); font-style: italic; }
    .section-subtitle { font-size: 0.975rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.75; max-width: 500px; margin: 0 auto; }

    /* ── Cards grid ── */
    .loc-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 1.75rem;
    }

    /* ── Location card ── */
    .loc-card {
      background: var(--white);
      border-radius: 28px;
      overflow: hidden;
      border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1), box-shadow 0.35s ease;
      position: relative;
    }
    .loc-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-8px);
      box-shadow: 0 24px 56px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
    }

    /* Top accent bar */
    .loc-card::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
      height: 4px; z-index: 2;
    }
    .loc-card.card-wp::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--maroon), #C4576A); }
    .loc-card.card-sc::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--sage),   #A8CCA8); }

    /* ── Image area ── */
    .loc-img-wrap {
      position: relative;
      height: 240px;
      overflow: hidden;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .loc-img {
      width: 100%; height: 100%;
      background-size: cover;
      background-position: center;
      transition: transform 0.6s ease;
    }
    .loc-card:hover .loc-img { transform: scale(1.05); }

    /* Dark gradient on image */
    .loc-img-overlay {
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(30,8,14,0.65) 0%, rgba(30,8,14,0.1) 55%, transparent 100%);
    }

    /* Location name on the image */
    .loc-img-label {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 1.25rem; left: 1.5rem; right: 1.5rem;
      display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: space-between; gap: 0.75rem;
    }
    .loc-img-name {
      font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
      font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--white); line-height: 1.15;
      text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
    }
    .loc-img-name span { display: block; font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; margin-top: 0.15rem; letter-spacing: 0.04em; }

    /* Number badge on image */
    .loc-num-badge {
      width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
      font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
      backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    }
    .card-wp .loc-num-badge { background: rgba(123,45,62,0.6); color: var(--gold-lt); }
    .card-sc .loc-num-badge { background: rgba(122,158,126,0.6); color: var(--white); }

    /* ── Card body ── */
    .loc-body {
      padding: 1.75rem 1.75rem 0;
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.25rem;
      flex: 1;
    }

    /* Info rows */
    .loc-info { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.875rem; }
    .loc-row {
      display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.875rem;
    }
    .loc-row-icon {
      width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 10px; flex-shrink: 0;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      margin-top: 1px;
    }
    .loc-row-icon svg { width: 17px; height: 17px; fill: none; stroke-width: 1.75; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round; }
    .card-wp .loc-row-icon { background: rgba(123,45,62,0.08); }
    .card-wp .loc-row-icon svg { stroke: var(--maroon); }
    .card-sc .loc-row-icon { background: rgba(122,158,126,0.12); }
    .card-sc .loc-row-icon svg { stroke: var(--sage); }

    /* .loc-row-content {} */
    .loc-row-label { font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 0.2rem; }
    .loc-row-value { font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.45; }
    .loc-row-value a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s; }
    .card-wp .loc-row-value a:hover { color: var(--maroon); }
    .card-sc .loc-row-value a:hover { color: var(--sage); }

    /* Divider */
    .loc-divider { height: 1px; background: rgba(0,0,0,0.06); }

    /* ── Card footer ── */
    .loc-footer {
      padding: 1.25rem 1.75rem 1.75rem;
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    .loc-btn-primary {
      flex: 1; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 0.5rem;
      padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
      font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 700;
      text-decoration: none; border-radius: 50px;
      transition: all 0.25s ease; white-space: nowrap;
      min-width: 0;
    }
    .card-wp .loc-btn-primary { background: var(--maroon); color: var(--white); box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(123,45,62,0.28); }
    .card-wp .loc-btn-primary:hover { background: var(--maroon-dk); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(123,45,62,0.38); }
    .card-sc .loc-btn-primary { background: var(--sage); color: var(--white); box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(122,158,126,0.3); }
    .card-sc .loc-btn-primary:hover { background: #5d8262; transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(122,158,126,0.42); }
    .loc-btn-primary svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; fill: none; stroke: currentColor; stroke-width: 2.5; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round; }

    .loc-btn-ghost {
      flex: 1; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 0.5rem;
      padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
      font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 500;
      text-decoration: none; border-radius: 50px;
      transition: all 0.25s ease; white-space: nowrap;
      min-width: 0;
    }
    .card-wp .loc-btn-ghost { border: 1.5px solid rgba(123,45,62,0.25); color: var(--maroon); }
    .card-wp .loc-btn-ghost:hover { background: rgba(123,45,62,0.06); border-color: var(--maroon); transform: translateY(-2px); }
    .card-sc .loc-btn-ghost { border: 1.5px solid rgba(122,158,126,0.3); color: var(--sage); }
    .card-sc .loc-btn-ghost:hover { background: rgba(122,158,126,0.06); border-color: var(--sage); transform: translateY(-2px); }
    .loc-btn-ghost svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; fill: none; stroke: currentColor; stroke-width: 2; }

    /* ── Bottom strip ── */
    .loc-bottom-strip {
      margin-top: 2.5rem;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
      padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
      background: var(--white);
      border-radius: 20px;
      border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    }
    .loc-strip-item {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
      font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--muted);
    }
    .loc-strip-item svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; fill: none; stroke: var(--maroon); stroke-width: 1.75; stroke-linecap: round; flex-shrink: 0; }
    .loc-strip-divider { width: 1px; height: 20px; background: rgba(0,0,0,0.08); }
    .loc-strip-cta {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
      padding: 0.6rem 1.3rem;
      background: var(--maroon); color: var(--white);
      font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none;
      border-radius: 50px;
      transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
      margin-left: 0.5rem;
    }
    .loc-strip-cta:hover { background: var(--maroon-dk); transform: translateY(-1px); }
    .loc-strip-cta svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; fill: none; stroke: currentColor; stroke-width: 2.5; }

    /* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
    @media (max-width: 820px) {
      .loc-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 520px; margin: 0 auto; }
      .loc-bottom-strip { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
      .loc-strip-divider { display: none; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 600px) {
      .loc-section { padding: 4rem 1.25rem; }
      .topbar-right { display: none; }
    }















     /* ════════════════════════════════════
       TESTIMONIALS SECTION
    ════════════════════════════════════ */
    .testi-section {
      padding: 6rem 0;
      background: var(--cream);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    /* warm background pattern */
    .testi-section::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
      background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 10% 50%, rgba(212,168,71,0.07) 0%, transparent 100%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 60% at 90% 50%, rgba(123,45,62,0.06) 0%, transparent 100%);
    }

    /* large faded quote mark in background */
    .testi-section::after {
      content: '\201C';
      position: absolute;
      top: -2rem; left: 3%;
      font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
      font-size: 28rem;
      line-height: 1;
      color: rgba(123,45,62,0.04);
      pointer-events: none;
      user-select: none;
    }

    .testi-inner {
      max-width: 1280px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      padding: 0 2rem;
      position: relative; z-index: 1;
    }

    /* ── Header row ── */
    .testi-header {
      display: flex;
      align-items: flex-end;
      justify-content: space-between;
      gap: 2rem;
      margin-bottom: 3rem;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    .testi-header-left { max-width: 560px; }
    .section-eyebrow {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
      font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.16em;
      text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--maroon); margin-bottom: 0.875rem;
    }
    .section-eyebrow::before, .section-eyebrow::after {
      content: ''; display: block; width: 28px; height: 1.5px; background: var(--gold);
    }
    .section-title {
      font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
      font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.9rem);
      font-weight: 700; color: var(--text);
      line-height: 1.15; letter-spacing: -0.02em; margin-bottom: 0.875rem;
    }
    .section-title span { color: var(--maroon); font-style: italic; }
    .section-subtitle { font-size: 0.975rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.75; }

    /* Arrow nav buttons */
    .testi-nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
    .testi-nav-btn {
      width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      border: 1.5px solid rgba(123,45,62,0.25);
      background: var(--white); cursor: pointer;
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .testi-nav-btn svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; fill: none; stroke: var(--maroon); stroke-width: 2.5; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round; }
    .testi-nav-btn:hover { background: var(--maroon); border-color: var(--maroon); }
    .testi-nav-btn:hover svg { stroke: white; }
    .testi-nav-btn:disabled { opacity: 0.35; cursor: not-allowed; }
    .testi-nav-btn:disabled:hover { background: var(--white); border-color: rgba(123,45,62,0.25); }
    .testi-nav-btn:disabled:hover svg { stroke: var(--maroon); }

    /* ── Overall rating badge ── */
    .testi-overall {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem;
      background: var(--white);
      border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
      border-radius: 14px;
      padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
      margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
      width: fit-content;
      box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    }
    .overall-stars { display: flex; gap: 3px; }
    .overall-stars svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
    .overall-score {
      font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
      font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); line-height: 1;
    }
    .overall-label { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--muted); }
    .overall-sep { width: 1px; height: 28px; background: rgba(0,0,0,0.08); }
    .overall-count { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 500; }

    /* ── Scroll track ── */
    .testi-track-wrap {
      position: relative;
    }

    /* fade edges */
    .testi-track-wrap::before,
    .testi-track-wrap::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 80px;
      z-index: 2; pointer-events: none;
    }
    .testi-track-wrap::before { left: 0; background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--cream), transparent); }
    .testi-track-wrap::after  { right: 0; background: linear-gradient(to left,  var(--cream), transparent); }

    .testi-track {
      display: flex;
      gap: 1.25rem;
      overflow-x: auto;
      scroll-behavior: smooth;
      padding: 1rem 0.5rem 1.5rem;
      -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
      scrollbar-width: none; /* Firefox */
    }
    .testi-track::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }

    /* ── Individual Card ── */
    .testi-card {
      flex: 0 0 340px;
      background: var(--white);
      border-radius: 22px;
      padding: 1.75rem;
      border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 1.25rem;
      position: relative;
      transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s;
      cursor: default;
    }
    .testi-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-8px);
      box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.11);
      border-color: rgba(212,168,71,0.3);
    }

    /* Quote icon top-right */
    .testi-card-quote {
      position: absolute; top: 1.25rem; right: 1.5rem;
      font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
      font-size: 3.5rem; line-height: 1;
      color: rgba(212,168,71,0.18);
      user-select: none; pointer-events: none;
    }

    /* ── Person row: avatar left + name/stars right ── */
    .testi-person {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 1rem;
    }

    /* Avatar circle */
    .testi-avatar {
      width: 56px; height: 56px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      border: 2.5px solid var(--warm-gray);
      transition: border-color 0.3s;
    }
    .testi-card:hover .testi-avatar { border-color: var(--gold); }
    .testi-avatar img {
      width: 100%; height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      display: block;
    }
    /* fallback initials circle */
    .testi-avatar-fallback {
      width: 100%; height: 100%;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
      font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--white);
    }

    /* Name + stars right of avatar */
    .testi-person-info {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0.35rem;
    }
    .testi-name {
      font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
      font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.2;
    }
    .testi-role {
      font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    }

    /* Star rating */
    .testi-stars {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 2px; margin-top: 0.1rem;
    }
    .testi-stars svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }
    .testi-rating-val {
      font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text);
      margin-left: 4px;
    }

    /* Divider */
    .testi-card-divider {
      height: 1px;
      background: rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    }

    /* Quote text */
    .testi-quote {
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      color: var(--text);
      line-height: 1.8;
      font-style: italic;
      flex: 1;
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
    }

    /* Program tag at bottom */
    .testi-tag {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem;
      padding: 0.25rem 0.7rem; border-radius: 50px;
      font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.06em;
      background: rgba(123,45,62,0.08); color: var(--maroon);
      width: fit-content; margin-top: auto;
    }
    .testi-tag-dot { width: 5px; height: 5px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--maroon); }

    /* ── Scroll dots indicator ── */
    .testi-dots {
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      gap: 0.5rem; margin-top: 2rem;
    }
    .testi-dot {
      width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(123,45,62,0.2);
      transition: all 0.3s ease; cursor: pointer;
    }
    .testi-dot.active {
      width: 24px; border-radius: 4px;
      background: var(--maroon);
    }

    /* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
    @media (max-width: 700px) {
      .testi-card { flex: 0 0 290px; }
      .testi-header { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
      .testi-section { padding: 4rem 0; }
      .testi-inner { padding: 0 1.25rem; }
      .testi-track-wrap::before, .testi-track-wrap::after { width: 40px; }
      .topbar-right { display: none; }
    }























    /* ════════════════════════════════════════════════
       CTA BANNER SECTION
    ════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
    .cta-banner {
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      background: var(--maroon-dk);
      padding: 6rem 2rem;
    }

    /* ── Layered background ── */

    /* Deep gradient base */
    .cta-banner::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background:
        linear-gradient(135deg,
          var(--maroon-xdk) 0%,
          var(--maroon-dk) 35%,
          #8B3050 65%,
          var(--maroon-dk) 100%);
      z-index: 0;
    }

    /* Gold shimmer overlay */
    .cta-bg-shimmer {
      position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none;
      background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 80% 50%,  rgba(212,168,71,0.18) 0%, transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 80% at 15% 60%,  rgba(212,168,71,0.08) 0%, transparent 55%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 30% 30% at 50% 100%, rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 0%, transparent 70%);
    }

    /* Diagonal light sweep */
    .cta-bg-sweep {
      position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none;
      background: linear-gradient(
        115deg,
        transparent 40%,
        rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 50%,
        transparent 60%
      );
    }

    /* Large decorative circles */
    .cta-circle-1 {
      position: absolute;
      width: 600px; height: 600px; border-radius: 50%;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
      top: -200px; right: -100px;
      z-index: 1; pointer-events: none;
    }
    .cta-circle-2 {
      position: absolute;
      width: 400px; height: 400px; border-radius: 50%;
      border: 1px solid rgba(212,168,71,0.1);
      bottom: -150px; left: -80px;
      z-index: 1; pointer-events: none;
    }
    .cta-circle-3 {
      position: absolute;
      width: 200px; height: 200px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(212,168,71,0.06);
      top: 30%; right: 8%;
      z-index: 1; pointer-events: none;
      animation: pulseGlow 4s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    @keyframes pulseGlow {
      0%, 100% { transform: scale(1);   opacity: 1; }
      50%       { transform: scale(1.2); opacity: 0.6; }
    }

    /* Dot grid pattern top-left */
    .cta-dots {
      position: absolute;
      top: 2rem; left: 2rem;
      width: 160px; height: 160px;
      background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212,168,71,0.25) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px);
      background-size: 16px 16px;
      z-index: 1; pointer-events: none;
      opacity: 0.7;
    }

    /* Leaf/organic shapes */
    .cta-leaf {
      position: absolute; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none; opacity: 0.12;
    }
    .cta-leaf-1 { bottom: -30px; right: 18%; width: 180px; }
    .cta-leaf-2 { top: -20px;    left: 40%; width: 120px; opacity: 0.06; }

    /* ── Main content ── */
    .cta-inner {
      max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto;
      position: relative; z-index: 2;
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
      gap: 4rem;
      align-items: center;
    }

    /* Left content */
    /* .cta-left {} */

    /* Top badge */
    .cta-badge {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
      padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
      background: rgba(212,168,71,0.15);
      border: 1px solid rgba(212,168,71,0.35);
      border-radius: 50px;
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }
    .cta-badge-dot {
      width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--gold);
      animation: blink 2s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    @keyframes blink {
      0%, 100% { opacity: 1;   transform: scale(1);   }
      50%       { opacity: 0.4; transform: scale(0.75); }
    }
    .cta-badge-text {
      font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.12em;
      text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold);
    }

    /* Headline */
    .cta-headline {
      font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
      font-weight: 900;
      font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4rem);
      line-height: 1.1;
      letter-spacing: -0.025em;
      color: var(--white);
      margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    }
    .cta-headline em {
      font-style: italic;
      color: var(--gold-lt);
      position: relative;
      display: inline-block;
    }
    /* Animated underline on italic text */
    .cta-headline em::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      left: 0; bottom: -4px;
      width: 100%; height: 2px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-lt), transparent);
      animation: underlineGrow 1.5s ease forwards 0.5s;
      transform-origin: left;
      transform: scaleX(0);
    }
    @keyframes underlineGrow {
      to { transform: scaleX(1); }
    }

    /* Subtext */
    .cta-sub {
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
      line-height: 1.75;
      max-width: 520px;
      margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
    }
    .cta-sub strong { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.95); font-weight: 600; }

    /* Trust row */
    .cta-trust {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.5rem;
      flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    }
    .cta-trust-item {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
      font-size: 0.8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
    }
    .cta-trust-item svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; fill: none; stroke: var(--gold); stroke-width: 1.75; opacity: 0.9; flex-shrink: 0; }
    .cta-trust-divider { width: 1px; height: 16px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); }

    /* CTA buttons */
    .cta-actions {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    /* Primary gold button */
    .btn-cta-primary {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.65rem;
      padding: 1rem 2rem;
      background: var(--gold);
      color: var(--maroon-xdk);
      font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none;
      border-radius: 50px;
      box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(212,168,71,0.45), 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
      position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    }
    /* Shine sweep on hover */
    .btn-cta-primary::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; top: 0; left: -100%;
      width: 60%; height: 100%;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.3), transparent);
      transition: left 0.4s ease;
    }
    .btn-cta-primary:hover::before { left: 160%; }
    .btn-cta-primary:hover {
      background: var(--gold-lt);
      transform: translateY(-3px);
      box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(212,168,71,0.55), 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
    }
    .btn-cta-primary svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; fill: none; stroke: currentColor; stroke-width: 2.5; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round; transition: transform 0.2s; }
    .btn-cta-primary:hover svg { transform: translateX(4px); }

    /* Secondary ghost button */
    .btn-cta-ghost {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.65rem;
      padding: 1rem 2rem;
      border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
      font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 500; text-decoration: none;
      border-radius: 50px;
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
      backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    }
    .btn-cta-ghost:hover {
      border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
      transform: translateY(-3px);
    }
    .btn-cta-ghost svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; fill: none; stroke: currentColor; stroke-width: 2; }

    /* ── Right: visual card stack ── */
    .cta-right {
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
      gap: 1rem;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    /* Stacked number stats */
    .cta-stats {
      display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 0.875rem;
    }
    .cta-stat {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
      border-radius: 18px;
      padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
      text-align: center;
      backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
      transition: background 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
      min-width: 130px;
    }
    .cta-stat:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); transform: translateY(-4px); }
    .cta-stat-num {
      font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
      font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--gold); line-height: 1;
      margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
    }
    .cta-stat-label {
      font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 500;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
      text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      line-height: 1.3;
    }

    /* Large single bottom stat */
    .cta-stat-wide {
      background: rgba(212,168,71,0.12);
      border: 1px solid rgba(212,168,71,0.25);
      border-radius: 18px;
      padding: 1.25rem 2rem;
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem;
      width: 100%;
      backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
      transition: background 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
    }
    .cta-stat-wide:hover { background: rgba(212,168,71,0.18); transform: translateY(-4px); }
    .cta-stat-wide-icon {
      width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px; flex-shrink: 0;
      background: rgba(212,168,71,0.2);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    }
    .cta-stat-wide-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; fill: none; stroke: var(--gold); stroke-width: 1.75; stroke-linecap: round; }
    .cta-stat-wide-num { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold); line-height: 1; }
    .cta-stat-wide-label { font-size: 0.72rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.07em; margin-top: 0.2rem; }

    /* ── Horizontal separator between sections ── */
    .section-sep {
      height: 6px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg,
        var(--maroon-dk) 0%,
        var(--gold)      30%,
        var(--maroon)    60%,
        var(--maroon-xdk)100%
      );
    }

    /* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
    @media (max-width: 960px) {
      .cta-inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
      }
      .cta-right {
        width: 100%; flex-direction: row; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center;
      }
      .cta-stats { flex: 1; }
      .cta-stat-wide { flex: 1; min-width: 240px; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 600px) {
      .cta-banner { padding: 4rem 1.5rem; }
      .cta-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; width: 100%; }
      .cta-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
      .btn-cta-primary, .btn-cta-ghost { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
      .topbar-right { display: none; }
    }


















    /* ════════════════════════════════════
       FAQ SECTION
    ════════════════════════════════════ */
    .faq-section {
      padding: 6rem 2rem;
      background: var(--cream);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .faq-section::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
      background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 60% at 0% 50%,  rgba(123,45,62,0.05)  0%, transparent 100%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 40% at 100% 20%, rgba(212,168,71,0.06) 0%, transparent 100%);
    }

    .faq-inner {
      max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto;
      position: relative; z-index: 1;
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 5rem;
      align-items: center;
    }

    /* ══ LEFT: Accordion ══ */
    /* .faq-left {} */

    /* Header */
    .section-eyebrow {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
      font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.16em;
      text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--maroon); margin-bottom: 0.875rem;
    }
    .section-eyebrow::before, .section-eyebrow::after {
      content: ''; display: block; width: 28px; height: 1.5px; background: var(--gold);
    }
    .faq-title {
      font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
      font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2.75rem);
      font-weight: 700; color: var(--text);
      line-height: 1.15; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
      margin-bottom: 0.875rem;
    }
    .faq-title span { color: var(--maroon); font-style: italic; }
    .faq-subtitle {
      font-size: 0.975rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.75;
      margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    }

    /* Accordion list */
    .faq-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; }

    /* Each item */
    .faq-item {
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .faq-item:first-child { border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08); }

    /* Question button */
    .faq-q {
      width: 100%;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem;
      padding: 1.25rem 0;
      background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer;
      text-align: left;
      font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
      transition: color 0.2s;
    }
    .faq-q:hover .faq-q-text { color: var(--maroon); }

    .faq-q-left { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; flex: 1; }

    /* Number badge */
    .faq-num {
      width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--warm-gray);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--muted);
      flex-shrink: 0;
      transition: background 0.3s, color 0.3s;
    }
    .faq-item.open .faq-num { background: var(--maroon); color: var(--white); }

    .faq-q-text {
      font-size: 0.975rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text);
      line-height: 1.4;
      transition: color 0.2s;
    }
    .faq-item.open .faq-q-text { color: var(--maroon); }

    /* Chevron icon */
    .faq-icon {
      width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0;
      background: var(--warm-gray);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      transition: background 0.3s, transform 0.35s ease;
    }
    .faq-icon svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; fill: none; stroke: var(--muted); stroke-width: 2.5; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round; transition: stroke 0.3s; }
    .faq-item.open .faq-icon { background: var(--maroon); transform: rotate(180deg); }
    .faq-item.open .faq-icon svg { stroke: var(--white); }

    /* Answer panel */
    .faq-a {
      max-height: 0;
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: max-height 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    }
    .faq-item.open .faq-a { max-height: 400px; }

    .faq-a-inner {
      padding: 0 0 1.5rem 3rem; /* indent to align with question text */
    }
    .faq-a-inner p {
      font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.8;
    }
    .faq-a-inner a {
      color: var(--maroon); font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(123,45,62,0.3);
      transition: border-color 0.2s;
    }
    .faq-a-inner a:hover { border-color: var(--maroon); }

    /* Highlights inside answers */
    .faq-highlights {
      display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem;
      margin-top: 0.875rem;
    }
    .faq-pill {
      padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem; border-radius: 50px;
      font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600;
      background: rgba(123,45,62,0.08); color: var(--maroon);
      border: 1px solid rgba(123,45,62,0.15);
    }

    /* Still have questions? */
    .faq-contact-nudge {
      margin-top: 2rem;
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem;
      padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
      background: var(--warm-gray);
      border-radius: 16px;
      border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    }
    .faq-nudge-icon {
      width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px; flex-shrink: 0;
      background: var(--maroon); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    }
    .faq-nudge-icon svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; fill: none; stroke: white; stroke-width: 1.75; stroke-linecap: round; }
    .faq-nudge-text { flex: 1; }
    .faq-nudge-text strong { display: block; font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 0.15rem; }
    .faq-nudge-text span { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--muted); }
    .faq-nudge-btn {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem;
      padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem; background: var(--maroon); color: white;
      font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none;
      border-radius: 50px; white-space: nowrap; flex-shrink: 0;
      transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
    }
    .faq-nudge-btn:hover { background: var(--maroon-dk); transform: translateY(-1px); }
    .faq-nudge-btn svg { width: 13px; height: 13px; }

    /* ══ RIGHT: Image panel ══ */
    .faq-right {
      position: relative;
    }

    /* Main large image */
    .faq-img-main {
      width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4/5;
      border-radius: 28px; overflow: hidden;
      position: relative;
      box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.14);
    }
    .faq-img-main img {
      width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
      display: block;
      transition: transform 0.6s ease;
    }
    .faq-img-main:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }

    /* Decorative maroon border offset behind the image */
    .faq-img-main::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: -12px -12px 12px 12px;
      border: 2.5px solid rgba(123,45,62,0.18);
      border-radius: 32px;
      z-index: -1;
    }

    /* Gradient overlay on image */
    .faq-img-overlay {
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(44,16,10,0.55) 0%, transparent 55%);
      border-radius: 28px;
    }

    /* Stats card floating bottom-left */
    .faq-float-card {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: -1.5rem; left: -2rem;
      background: var(--white);
      border-radius: 18px;
      padding: 1.1rem 1.4rem;
      box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem;
      min-width: 200px;
      border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
      animation: floatCard 4s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    @keyframes floatCard {
      0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
      50%       { transform: translateY(-6px); }
    }
    .float-card-icon {
      width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 12px; flex-shrink: 0;
      background: rgba(212,168,71,0.15);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    }
    .float-card-icon svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; fill: none; stroke: var(--gold); stroke-width: 1.75; stroke-linecap: round; }
    .float-card-num { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); line-height: 1; }
    .float-card-label { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 400; margin-top: 0.15rem; }

    /* Small accent badge top-right */
    .faq-img-badge {
      position: absolute; top: 1.5rem; right: -1rem;
      background: var(--maroon);
      color: white; border-radius: 14px;
      padding: 0.875rem 1.25rem;
      box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(123,45,62,0.35);
      display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 0.2rem;
      text-align: center;
    }
    .badge-num { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold-lt); line-height: 1; }
    .badge-label { font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 500; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; white-space: nowrap; }

    /* Dotted decorative pattern behind image */
    .faq-dots-bg {
      position: absolute; top: -20px; right: -20px;
      width: 140px; height: 140px;
      background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212,168,71,0.3) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px);
      background-size: 14px 14px;
      z-index: -1; border-radius: 8px;
    }

    /* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
    @media (max-width: 960px) {
      .faq-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3.5rem; }
      .faq-right { order: -1; max-width: 520px; margin: 0 auto; width: 100%; }
      .faq-img-main { aspect-ratio: 16/9; }
      .faq-float-card { bottom: -1rem; left: 0.5rem; }
      .faq-img-badge { top: 1rem; right: 0.5rem; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 600px) {
      .faq-section { padding: 4rem 1.25rem; }
      .faq-a-inner { padding-left: 2.5rem; }
      .faq-contact-nudge { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
      .topbar-right { display: none; }
    }

















    /* ════════════════════════════════════
       FOOTER
    ════════════════════════════════════ */
    .footer {
      background: var(--maroon-dk);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    /* Background texture */
    .footer::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
      background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 100% 0%,   rgba(212,168,71,0.08)  0%, transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 60% at 0%   100%,  rgba(123,45,62,0.4)    0%, transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 30% 30% at 50%  50%,   rgba(255,255,255,0.02) 0%, transparent 100%);
    }

    /* Decorative large circle */
    .footer-circle {
      position: absolute;
      width: 500px; height: 500px; border-radius: 50%;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
      bottom: -200px; right: -100px;
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    /* Dot pattern top-right */
    .footer-dots {
      position: absolute; top: 3rem; right: 3rem;
      width: 120px; height: 120px;
      background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212,168,71,0.2) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px);
      background-size: 14px 14px;
      pointer-events: none; opacity: 0.6;
    }

    .footer-inner {
      max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto;
      padding: 5rem 2rem 0;
      position: relative; z-index: 1;
    }

    /* ── Top section: logo + newsletter ── */
    .footer-top {
      display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between;
      gap: 3rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
      padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    }

    /* Logo block */
    .footer-brand { max-width: 340px; }
    .footer-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.875rem; text-decoration: none; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
    .footer-logo-mark {
      width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(212,168,71,0.15);
      border: 1.5px solid rgba(212,168,71,0.3);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .footer-logo-mark svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; fill: none; stroke: var(--gold-lt); stroke-width: 1.5; }
    .footer-logo-name { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); display: block; }
    .footer-logo-sub { font-size: 0.62rem; font-weight: 500; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; }
    .footer-tagline { font-size: 0.9rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }

    /* Social icons */
    .footer-socials { display: flex; gap: 0.65rem; }
    .social-btn {
      width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.25s ease;
    }
    .social-btn:hover { background: rgba(212,168,71,0.2); border-color: rgba(212,168,71,0.4); transform: translateY(-3px); }
    .social-btn svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; fill: none; stroke: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); stroke-width: 1.75; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round; transition: stroke 0.25s; }
    .social-btn:hover svg { stroke: var(--gold-lt); }

    /* Newsletter block */
    .footer-newsletter { max-width: 360px; flex: 1; min-width: 280px; }
    .footer-nl-eyebrow {
      font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.14em;
      text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-lt);
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.45rem;
      margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    }
    .footer-nl-eyebrow::before { content: ''; width: 16px; height: 1.5px; background: var(--gold); display: block; }
    .footer-nl-title { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
    .footer-nl-sub { font-size: 0.82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
    .footer-nl-form { display: flex; gap: 0.5rem; }
    .footer-nl-input {
      flex: 1; padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
      border-radius: 50px; color: var(--white);
      font-size: 0.85rem; font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
      outline: none; transition: border-color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
    }
    .footer-nl-input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }
    .footer-nl-input:focus { border-color: rgba(212,168,71,0.5); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
    .footer-nl-btn {
      padding: 0.75rem 1.3rem;
      background: var(--gold); color: var(--maroon-xdk);
      border: none; border-radius: 50px;
      font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 700;
      cursor: pointer; font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
      transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
      white-space: nowrap; flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .footer-nl-btn:hover { background: var(--gold-lt); transform: translateY(-1px); }

    /* ── Middle: nav columns ── */
    .footer-nav {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
      gap: 2rem;
      padding: 3.5rem 0;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    }

    .footer-col-title {
      font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.14em;
      text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-lt);
      margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.45rem;
    }
    .footer-col-title::before { content: ''; width: 14px; height: 1.5px; background: var(--gold); display: block; }

    .footer-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.6rem; }
    .footer-link {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
      text-decoration: none;
      font-size: 0.875rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
      transition: color 0.2s, gap 0.2s;
    }
    .footer-link::before {
      content: '';
      width: 4px; height: 4px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(212,168,71,0.4);
      flex-shrink: 0; transition: background 0.2s;
    }
    .footer-link:hover { color: var(--gold-lt); gap: 0.75rem; }
    .footer-link:hover::before { background: var(--gold); }

    /* Contact column special */
    .footer-contact-item {
      display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.75rem;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }
    .footer-contact-item:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
    .footer-contact-icon {
      width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: 9px; flex-shrink: 0;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      margin-top: 1px;
    }
    .footer-contact-icon svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; fill: none; stroke: var(--gold); stroke-width: 1.75; stroke-linecap: round; }
    .footer-contact-label { font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); margin-bottom: 0.15rem; }
    .footer-contact-value { font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); line-height: 1.5; }
    .footer-contact-value a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s; }
    .footer-contact-value a:hover { color: var(--gold-lt); }

    /* Hours badge */
    .footer-hours-badge {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.45rem;
      padding: 0.35rem 0.8rem; border-radius: 50px;
      background: rgba(212,168,71,0.12); border: 1px solid rgba(212,168,71,0.25);
      font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--gold-lt);
      margin-top: 0.35rem; width: fit-content;
    }
    .footer-hours-badge-dot { width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold); animation: pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite; }
    @keyframes pulse { 0%,100%{opacity:1;transform:scale(1)} 50%{opacity:0.4;transform:scale(0.7)} }

    /* ── Bottom bar ── */
    .footer-bottom {
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
      gap: 1.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
      padding: 1.5rem 0;
    }

    .footer-bottom-left {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    .footer-copyright {
      font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
    }
    .footer-copyright strong { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); font-weight: 500; }

    .footer-bottom-links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.25rem; }
    .footer-bottom-link {
      font-size: 0.75rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
      text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s;
    }
    .footer-bottom-link:hover { color: var(--gold-lt); }

    .footer-bottom-right {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem;
    }
    .footer-ocfs-badge {
      display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.45rem;
      padding: 0.35rem 0.875rem; border-radius: 50px;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
      font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 500; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
    }
    .footer-ocfs-badge svg { width: 13px; height: 13px; fill: none; stroke: var(--gold); stroke-width: 1.75; opacity: 0.7; }

    .back-to-top {
      width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
    }
    .back-to-top:hover { background: rgba(212,168,71,0.2); border-color: rgba(212,168,71,0.4); transform: translateY(-3px); }
    .back-to-top svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; fill: none; stroke: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); stroke-width: 2.5; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round; transition: stroke 0.25s; }
    .back-to-top:hover svg { stroke: var(--gold-lt); }

    /* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
    @media (max-width: 1024px) {
      .footer-nav { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    }
    @media (max-width: 680px) {
      .footer-top { flex-direction: column; }
      .footer-nav { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; }
      .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem; }
      .footer-inner { padding: 4rem 1.25rem 0; }
      .footer-nl-form { flex-direction: column; }
      .footer-nl-btn { border-radius: 50px; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 420px) {
      .footer-nav { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    }