/* ===========================================================
   Centre Dental — Design System
   Editorial Medical × Apple-like Minimalism × Premium Healthcare
   =========================================================== */

:root {
    /* Brand Colors */
    --color-primary: #0A2540;        /* Deep Navy — trust & professionalism */
    --color-primary-dark: #061A2E;
    --color-primary-light: #1B3558;

    --color-accent: #0070F3;         /* AI Blue — technology */
    --color-accent-dark: #0059CC;
    --color-accent-light: #3390FF;

    --color-warm: #FAF7F2;           /* Warm Ivory — warmth */
    --color-gold: #E8B87D;           /* Coral Gold — premium */
    --color-gold-dark: #D09F60;

    /* Neutral Palette */
    --color-ink: #1A1A1A;
    --color-text: #2A2D34;
    --color-muted: #6B7280;
    --color-border: #E5E7EB;
    --color-surface: #F6F7F9;
    --color-white: #FFFFFF;

    /* Aliases used in CLAUDE.md footer template */
    --primary-color: var(--color-primary);
    --dark-color: var(--color-primary);
    --accent-color: var(--color-gold);
    --white: var(--color-white);
    --transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);

    /* Type Scale */
    --font-sans: 'Inter', 'PingFang SC', 'Noto Sans SC', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
    --font-display: 'Inter Display', 'Inter', 'PingFang SC', -apple-system, sans-serif;
    --font-mono: 'JetBrains Mono', ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, Menlo, monospace;

    --fs-hero: clamp(2.75rem, 6vw + 1rem, 5.5rem);
    --fs-h1: clamp(2.25rem, 3.5vw + 1rem, 3.75rem);
    --fs-h2: clamp(1.75rem, 2vw + 1rem, 2.75rem);
    --fs-h3: clamp(1.375rem, 1vw + 1rem, 1.875rem);
    --fs-h4: 1.25rem;
    --fs-body: 1.0625rem;
    --fs-small: 0.9375rem;
    --fs-xs: 0.8125rem;

    /* Spacing (8px grid) */
    --space-1: 0.25rem;
    --space-2: 0.5rem;
    --space-3: 0.75rem;
    --space-4: 1rem;
    --space-5: 1.25rem;
    --space-6: 1.5rem;
    --space-7: 1.75rem;
    --space-8: 2rem;
    --space-10: 2.5rem;
    --space-12: 3rem;
    --space-16: 4rem;
    --space-20: 5rem;
    --space-24: 6rem;
    --space-32: 8rem;

    /* Radius */
    --radius-sm: 8px;
    --radius-md: 12px;
    --radius-lg: 20px;
    --radius-xl: 28px;
    --radius-full: 999px;

    /* Shadows */
    --shadow-xs: 0 1px 2px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.04);
    --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.06);
    --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.08);
    --shadow-lg: 0 20px 48px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.12);
    --shadow-xl: 0 32px 72px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.16);

    /* Motion */
    --ease: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    --duration-fast: 0.2s;
    --duration-base: 0.4s;
    --duration-slow: 0.7s;

    /* Layout */
    --container: 1280px;
    --container-narrow: 960px;
    --nav-height: 80px;
}

/* ===========================================================
   Reset & Base
   =========================================================== */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
* { margin: 0; padding: 0; }

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

body {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: var(--fs-body);
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--color-text);
    background: var(--color-white);
    font-feature-settings: 'kern' 1, 'liga' 1, 'cv02', 'cv03', 'cv04', 'cv11';
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

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

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

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

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

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

h1 { font-size: var(--fs-h1); }
h2 { font-size: var(--fs-h2); }
h3 { font-size: var(--fs-h3); }
h4 { font-size: var(--fs-h4); }

p { max-width: 72ch; }

::selection {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

/* ===========================================================
   Layout Helpers
   =========================================================== */
.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: var(--container);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--space-6);
}

.container-narrow {
    max-width: var(--container-narrow);
}

.section {
    padding: var(--space-24) 0;
}

.section-sm { padding: var(--space-16) 0; }
.section-lg { padding: var(--space-32) 0; }

.section-warm { background: var(--color-warm); }
.section-surface { background: var(--color-surface); }
.section-dark { background: var(--color-primary); color: var(--color-white); }
.section-dark h1, .section-dark h2, .section-dark h3 { color: var(--color-white); }

.eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.eyebrow-gold { color: var(--color-gold-dark); }

.section-header {
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-16);
    text-align: center;
}

.section-header p {
    margin: var(--space-4) auto 0;
    color: var(--color-muted);
    font-size: 1.125rem;
}

/* ===========================================================
   Buttons
   =========================================================== */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--space-2);
    padding: 0.875rem 1.75rem;
    font-size: var(--fs-small);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    white-space: nowrap;
    border: 1.5px solid transparent;
}

.btn-primary {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
    background: var(--color-primary-light);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.btn-accent {
    background: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-white);
}
.btn-accent:hover {
    background: var(--color-accent-dark);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 112, 243, 0.25);
}

.btn-gold {
    background: var(--color-gold);
    color: var(--color-primary);
}
.btn-gold:hover {
    background: var(--color-gold-dark);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.btn-ghost {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    border-color: var(--color-border);
}
.btn-ghost:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.btn-outline-light {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--color-white);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}
.btn-outline-light:hover {
    background: var(--color-white);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    border-color: var(--color-white);
}

.btn-lg {
    padding: 1.125rem 2.25rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.btn .arrow {
    transition: transform var(--duration-fast) var(--ease);
}
.btn:hover .arrow {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ===========================================================
   Navigation
   =========================================================== */
.navbar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 100;
    height: var(--nav-height);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(18px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(18px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
    transition: background var(--duration-base) var(--ease),
                border-color var(--duration-base) var(--ease),
                box-shadow var(--duration-base) var(--ease);
}

.navbar.scrolled {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    border-bottom-color: var(--color-border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}

.nav-inner {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1440px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--space-6);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: var(--space-4);
}

.brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-3);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-mark {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-accent));
    color: var(--color-white);
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.brand-logo {
    height: 44px;
    width: auto;
    display: block;
    max-width: 220px;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.footer-brand .brand-logo {
    height: 52px;
    max-width: 240px;
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}

/* Footer social media bar */
.social-bar {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-3);
    margin-top: var(--space-6);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.social-link {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.social-link:hover {
    background: var(--color-gold);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.brand-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.brand-name-en {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.brand-name-zh {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-1);
    list-style: none;
}

.nav-item {
    position: relative;
}

.nav-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.6875rem;
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-text);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease),
                background var(--duration-fast) var(--ease);
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    background: rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.06);
}

.nav-item.has-dropdown > .nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-right: 1.5px solid currentColor;
    border-bottom: 1.5px solid currentColor;
    transform: rotate(45deg) translateY(-2px);
    opacity: 0.6;
    transition: transform var(--duration-fast) var(--ease);
}

.nav-item.has-dropdown:hover > .nav-link::after {
    transform: rotate(225deg) translateY(-1px);
}

.dropdown {
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(100% + 10px);
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-8px);
    min-width: 280px;
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    padding: var(--space-2);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all var(--duration-base) var(--ease);
    list-style: none;
}

.nav-item.has-dropdown:hover .dropdown {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

.dropdown a {
    display: block;
    padding: 0.75rem var(--space-4);
    font-size: var(--fs-small);
    color: var(--color-text);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: background var(--duration-fast) var(--ease),
                color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease);
}

.dropdown a:hover {
    background: var(--color-warm);
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.nav-cta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-3);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav-phone {
    font-size: var(--fs-small);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.nav-toggle {
    display: none;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    position: relative;
}

.nav-toggle span {
    position: absolute;
    left: 10px;
    right: 10px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--color-primary);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: transform var(--duration-base) var(--ease),
                opacity var(--duration-fast) var(--ease),
                top var(--duration-base) var(--ease);
}

.nav-toggle span:nth-child(1) { top: 14px; }
.nav-toggle span:nth-child(2) { top: 19px; }
.nav-toggle span:nth-child(3) { top: 24px; }

.nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) { top: 19px; transform: rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) { top: 19px; transform: rotate(-45deg); }

/* ===========================================================
   Hero
   =========================================================== */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    padding: calc(var(--nav-height) + var(--space-20)) 0 var(--space-24);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-warm) 0%, var(--color-white) 100%);
}

.hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -200px;
    right: -300px;
    width: 800px;
    height: 800px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 112, 243, 0.08), transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
    gap: var(--space-16);
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
}

.hero-slogan {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    background: rgba(0, 112, 243, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: var(--fs-hero);
    line-height: 1.05;
    letter-spacing: -0.035em;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.hero-title .accent {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent), var(--color-primary));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
}

.hero-sub {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--color-muted);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
    max-width: 52ch;
    line-height: 1.55;
}

.hero-cta {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--space-4);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}

.hero-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-6);
    padding-top: var(--space-6);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.hero-rating {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-3);
}

.hero-rating-stars {
    color: var(--color-gold);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.hero-rating strong {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.hero-media {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.hero-media img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.hero-media::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 50%, rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.3));
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-float {
    position: absolute;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-6);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-3);
    z-index: 2;
}

.hero-float-tl {
    top: var(--space-8);
    left: calc(var(--space-8) * -1);
}

.hero-float-br {
    bottom: var(--space-8);
    right: calc(var(--space-8) * -1);
}

.hero-float .dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #22C55E;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.2);
    animation: pulse 2s var(--ease) infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse {
    0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.2); }
    50% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.05); }
}

.hero-float span {
    font-size: var(--fs-small);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.hero-float small {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--color-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

/* ===========================================================
   Trust Bar
   =========================================================== */
.trust-bar {
    padding: var(--space-16) 0;
    background: var(--color-warm);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.trust-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-8);
}

.trust-item {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0 var(--space-4);
    border-right: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.trust-item:last-child { border-right: none; }

.trust-number {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.trust-number .plus {
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

.trust-label {
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--color-muted);
}

/* ===========================================================
   Feature Cards Grid
   =========================================================== */
.cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--space-6);
}

.cards-grid-3 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
}

.card {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: var(--space-8);
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

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

.card-icon {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 112, 243, 0.12), rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.06));
    color: var(--color-accent);
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.card h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.card p {
    color: var(--color-muted);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.card-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-2);
    font-size: var(--fs-small);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.card-link:hover { color: var(--color-primary); }

/* Card with image */
.card-image {
    padding: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.card-image-media {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.card-image-media img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.8s var(--ease);
}

.card-image:hover .card-image-media img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

.card-image-body {
    padding: var(--space-6);
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

/* ===========================================================
   Split (text + image)
   =========================================================== */
.split {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-16);
    align-items: center;
}

.split-narrow { grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr; }

.split-image {
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
}

.split-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.split-content h2 { margin-bottom: var(--space-6); }
.split-content p {
    color: var(--color-muted);
    font-size: 1.0625rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.split-content .buttons {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--space-3);
    margin-top: var(--space-8);
}

/* ===========================================================
   Technology Showcase (horizontal scroll)
   =========================================================== */
.tech-scroll {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-6);
    overflow-x: auto;
    overflow-y: hidden;
    padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-6) var(--space-8);
    margin: 0 calc(var(--space-6) * -1);
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    -ms-overflow-style: none;
}

.tech-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }

.tech-card {
    flex: 0 0 360px;
    scroll-snap-align: start;
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.tech-card:hover {
    border-color: transparent;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.tech-card-img {
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--color-surface);
}

.tech-card-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.8s var(--ease);
}

.tech-card:hover .tech-card-img img { transform: scale(1.08); }

.tech-card-body {
    padding: var(--space-6);
}

.tech-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.tech-card p {
    font-size: var(--fs-small);
    color: var(--color-muted);
    margin: 0;
}

/* ===========================================================
   Process Steps
   =========================================================== */
.steps {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-6);
    counter-reset: step;
}

.step {
    position: relative;
    padding: var(--space-8);
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.step-number {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}

.step h4 {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.step p {
    font-size: var(--fs-small);
    color: var(--color-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ===========================================================
   Testimonials
   =========================================================== */
.testimonials-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--space-6);
}

/* Virtual Tour: large video on top + 2×2 image grid below */
.tour-video {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    background: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-12);
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
}

.tour-video video {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: block;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.tour-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-6);
}

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

/* Testimonials carousel (single-row, auto-rotate) */
.testimonials-carousel {
    position: relative;
    padding: 0 var(--space-12);
}

.carousel-viewport {
    overflow: hidden;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.carousel-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-6);
    transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease);
    will-change: transform;
}

.testimonials-carousel .testimonial {
    flex: 0 0 calc((100% - var(--space-6) * 2) / 3);
    min-width: 0;
}

.carousel-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 2;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.carousel-btn:hover {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.carousel-prev { left: 0; }
.carousel-next { right: 0; }

.carousel-dots {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--space-2);
    margin-top: var(--space-8);
}

.carousel-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-border);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    padding: 0;
}

.carousel-dot.active {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    width: 28px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .testimonials-carousel .testimonial {
        flex: 0 0 calc((100% - var(--space-6)) / 2);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .testimonials-carousel {
        padding: 0 var(--space-8);
    }
    .testimonials-carousel .testimonial {
        flex: 0 0 100%;
    }
    .carousel-btn {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
    }
}

.testimonial {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: var(--space-8);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-4);
}

.testimonial-stars {
    color: var(--color-gold);
    font-size: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.testimonial-text {
    flex: 1;
    color: var(--color-text);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.testimonial-footer {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-3);
    padding-top: var(--space-4);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.testimonial-avatar {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-accent));
    color: var(--color-white);
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.testimonial-meta {
    font-size: var(--fs-small);
}

.testimonial-name {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.testimonial-source {
    color: var(--color-muted);
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
}

.google-rating {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-4);
    padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-6);
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.google-rating-number {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    line-height: 1;
}

.google-rating-text small {
    display: block;
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    color: var(--color-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* ===========================================================
   Team
   =========================================================== */
.team-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--space-6);
}

.team-card {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.team-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: transparent;
}

.team-photo {
    aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--color-warm);
}

.team-photo img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.8s var(--ease);
}

.team-card:hover .team-photo img { transform: scale(1.06); }

.team-info {
    padding: var(--space-6);
    text-align: center;
}

.team-name {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.team-role {
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* ===========================================================
   FAQ
   =========================================================== */
.faq-list {
    max-width: var(--container-narrow);
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-item {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.faq-question {
    width: 100%;
    padding: var(--space-6) 0;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: left;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    gap: var(--space-6);
}

.faq-toggle {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-warm);
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    transition: transform var(--duration-base) var(--ease),
                background var(--duration-fast) var(--ease);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    line-height: 1;
}

.faq-item.open .faq-toggle {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    background: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.faq-answer {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height var(--duration-base) var(--ease);
}

.faq-answer-inner {
    padding-bottom: var(--space-6);
    color: var(--color-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.faq-item.open .faq-answer {
    max-height: 600px;
}

/* ===========================================================
   CTA Section
   =========================================================== */
.cta-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-accent));
    color: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: var(--space-16) var(--space-12);
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-banner::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(232, 184, 125, 0.15), transparent 50%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-banner h2 {
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
    position: relative;
}

.cta-banner p {
    max-width: 580px;
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-8);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    position: relative;
}

.cta-banner .buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-4);
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    position: relative;
}

/* ===========================================================
   Page Hero (inner pages)
   =========================================================== */
.page-hero {
    padding: calc(var(--nav-height) + var(--space-16)) 0 var(--space-16);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-warm), var(--color-white));
    text-align: center;
}

.page-hero .breadcrumb {
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.page-hero h1 {
    font-size: var(--fs-h1);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.page-hero p {
    max-width: 640px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    color: var(--color-muted);
    font-size: 1.125rem;
}

/* ===========================================================
   Sidebar Layout (services pages)
   =========================================================== */
.sidebar-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-12);
}

.sidebar-nav {
    position: sticky;
    top: calc(var(--nav-height) + var(--space-6));
    align-self: start;
}

.sidebar-nav h3 {
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: var(--color-muted);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
    padding: 0 var(--space-4);
}

.sidebar-nav ul {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
}

.sidebar-nav a {
    display: block;
    padding: 0.75rem var(--space-4);
    font-size: var(--fs-small);
    color: var(--color-text);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    border-left: 2px solid transparent;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.sidebar-nav a:hover {
    background: var(--color-warm);
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.sidebar-nav a.active {
    background: var(--color-warm);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    border-left-color: var(--color-accent);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.help-card {
    margin-top: var(--space-8);
    padding: var(--space-6);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-primary-light));
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.help-card h3 {
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
    letter-spacing: 0;
    text-transform: none;
    padding: 0;
}

.help-card p {
    font-size: var(--fs-small);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.help-card .btn {
    width: 100%;
}

.article-content h2 {
    margin-top: var(--space-12);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
    font-size: 1.875rem;
}

.article-content h2:first-child { margin-top: 0; }

.article-content h3 {
    margin-top: var(--space-8);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
    font-size: 1.375rem;
}

.article-content p {
    color: var(--color-text);
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
    font-size: 1.0625rem;
}

.article-content ul, .article-content ol {
    margin: var(--space-4) 0;
    padding-left: var(--space-6);
}

.article-content li {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--color-text);
}

.article-content strong { color: var(--color-primary); }

.article-image {
    margin: var(--space-8) 0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.info-callout {
    padding: var(--space-6);
    background: var(--color-warm);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    margin: var(--space-6) 0;
}

.info-callout p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* Why Dr. Shi block */
.why-block {
    margin-top: var(--space-12);
    padding: var(--space-8);
    background: var(--color-warm);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

.why-block h2 {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.why-block p {
    color: var(--color-text);
}

/* Three-column promo */
.promo-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-4);
    margin: var(--space-12) 0;
}

.promo-card {
    padding: var(--space-6);
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    text-align: center;
}

.promo-card h4 {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
    font-size: 1.125rem;
}

.promo-card p {
    font-size: var(--fs-small);
    color: var(--color-muted);
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-4);
}

.promo-card.highlight {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.promo-card.highlight h4 { color: var(--color-white); }
.promo-card.highlight p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); }

/* ===========================================================
   Forms
   =========================================================== */
.form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-4);
}

.form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-4);
}

.form input,
.form textarea,
.form select {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.875rem 1.125rem;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: 1rem;
    background: var(--color-white);
    color: var(--color-text);
    transition: border-color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease),
                box-shadow var(--duration-fast) var(--ease);
}

.form input:focus,
.form textarea:focus,
.form select:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(0, 112, 243, 0.1);
}

.form textarea {
    resize: vertical;
    min-height: 140px;
}

.form label {
    display: block;
    font-size: var(--fs-small);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.form-card {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: var(--space-12);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

/* ===========================================================
   Footer
   =========================================================== */
footer {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
    padding: var(--space-20) 0 var(--space-6);
    margin-top: 0;
}

.footer-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-12);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-16);
}

.footer-section h3 {
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-size: 1.0625rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
    letter-spacing: 0;
}

.footer-section p,
.footer-section a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    font-size: var(--fs-small);
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.footer-section a:hover { color: var(--color-gold); }

.footer-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-3);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.footer-brand .brand-mark {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.footer-brand .brand-name-en { color: var(--color-white); }
.footer-brand .brand-name-zh { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7); }

.footer-bottom {
    padding-top: var(--space-6);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    text-align: center;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
}

.footer-bottom p {
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-2);
    max-width: none;
}

.footer-partner {
    margin-top: var(--space-4);
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.footer-partner a {
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

.footer-partner a:hover { color: var(--color-white); }

/* ===========================================================
   Reveal Animation
   =========================================================== */
.reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(12px);
    transition: opacity 0.8s var(--ease),
                transform 0.8s var(--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; }

/* ===========================================================
   Hours Calendar
   =========================================================== */
.hours-tabs {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-2);
    background: var(--color-surface);
    padding: var(--space-2);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
    overflow-x: auto;
    scrollbar-width: none;
}

.hours-tabs::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }

.hours-tab {
    padding: 0.625rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-size: var(--fs-small);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-muted);
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.hours-tab:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.hours-tab.active {
    background: var(--color-white);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.hours-calendar {
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--color-white);
}

.hours-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(7, 1fr);
}

.hours-weekday {
    padding: var(--space-4);
    background: var(--color-warm);
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    text-align: center;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-right: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.hours-weekday:last-child { border-right: none; }

.hours-day {
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
    padding: var(--space-3);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-right: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 2px;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: var(--fs-small);
}

.hours-day:nth-child(7n) { border-right: none; }

.hours-day.empty {
    background: #F1F2F5;
}

.hours-day.closed .hours-day-number,
.hours-day.open .hours-day-number {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
}

.hours-day.closed .hours-day-status {
    color: var(--color-muted);
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
}

.hours-day.open .hours-day-status {
    color: var(--color-text);
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
}

.hours-day.open .hours-day-time {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.hours-calendar .hours-grid > div:nth-last-child(-n+7) {
    border-bottom: none;
}

/* ===========================================================
   Responsive
   =========================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .hero-media { aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; max-width: 600px; }
    .hero-float-tl, .hero-float-br { left: var(--space-4); right: var(--space-4); }
    .hero-float-tl { top: var(--space-4); }
    .hero-float-br { bottom: var(--space-4); }
    .steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .trust-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: var(--space-12) var(--space-4); }
    .trust-item:nth-child(2) { border-right: none; }
    .split, .split-narrow { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-8); }
    .sidebar-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .sidebar-nav { position: static; margin-bottom: var(--space-8); }
    .footer-content { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-8); }
    .cards-grid-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .promo-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .nav-menu,
    .nav-cta .nav-phone {
        display: none;
    }

    .nav-menu {
        position: fixed;
        top: var(--nav-height);
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        bottom: 0;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
        background: var(--color-white);
        padding: var(--space-6);
        gap: var(--space-1);
        overflow-y: auto;
        transform: translateX(100%);
        transition: transform var(--duration-base) var(--ease);
    }

    .nav-menu.open {
        display: flex;
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    .nav-menu .nav-link {
        padding: var(--space-4);
        border-radius: var(--radius-md);
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .nav-item.has-dropdown .dropdown {
        position: static;
        transform: none;
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        box-shadow: none;
        border: none;
        background: var(--color-warm);
        min-width: 0;
        width: 100%;
        padding: var(--space-2);
        margin: var(--space-2) 0;
        display: none;
    }

    .nav-item.has-dropdown.open .dropdown {
        display: block;
    }

    .nav-item.has-dropdown > .nav-link::after {
        margin-left: auto;
    }

    .nav-toggle { display: block; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    :root { --nav-height: 68px; }

    .section { padding: var(--space-16) 0; }
    .section-lg { padding: var(--space-20) 0; }

    .hero { padding: calc(var(--nav-height) + var(--space-12)) 0 var(--space-16); }
    .hero-sub { font-size: 1.0625rem; }

    .trust-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .trust-item { border-right: none; }

    .steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

    .cta-banner { padding: var(--space-12) var(--space-6); }

    .footer-content { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-8); }
    .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

    .hours-day { font-size: 0.75rem; padding: var(--space-2); }
    .hours-day.open .hours-day-time { font-size: 0.65rem; }
    .hours-weekday { padding: var(--space-2); font-size: 0.75rem; }
    .hours-weekday abbr { border: none; text-decoration: none; }

    .form-card { padding: var(--space-6); }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    *, *::before, *::after {
        animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
        transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    }
    .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* ===========================================================
   AI Toolbox  (homepage section + /ai-tools/* pages)
   =========================================================== */
.ai-toolbox-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f5f3ff 0%, #ede9fe 50%, #e0e7ff 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ai-toolbox-section::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -120px; right: -120px;
    width: 360px; height: 360px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ai-toolbox-section::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -120px; left: -120px;
    width: 360px; height: 360px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ai-toolbox-section .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.ai-tool-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-7);
    max-width: 1120px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .ai-tool-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: var(--space-6); }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .ai-tool-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Give the AI Toolbox more breathing room on the sides */
.ai-toolbox-section .container {
    padding-left: var(--space-10);
    padding-right: var(--space-10);
}

@media (max-width: 700px) {
    .ai-toolbox-section .container {
        padding-left: var(--space-5);
        padding-right: var(--space-5);
    }
}

.ai-tool-card {
    text-align: left;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-7);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.ai-tool-card:hover {
    background: var(--color-white);
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -12px rgba(76, 29, 149, 0.25);
}

.ai-tool-card .card-icon.ai-icon {
    color: #fff;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7c3aed, #4f46e5);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -6px rgba(76, 29, 149, 0.45);
}

.ai-tool-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.ai-tool-card p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}

/* ----- AI tool page hero ----- */
.ai-hero {
    color: #fff;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ai-hero::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at top right, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18), transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ai-hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.ai-hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.25rem);
    line-height: 1.15;
    max-width: 880px;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}

.ai-hero p { font-size: 1.125rem; line-height: 1.6; }

.ai-hero .breadcrumb a { text-decoration: underline; }

.ai-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}

/* ----- Step number badges ----- */
.ai-step-num {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    color: #fff;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent), var(--color-primary));
    margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}

/* ----- Benefits list ----- */
.ai-benefits {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: var(--space-6) 0 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: var(--space-3);
}

.ai-benefits li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 30px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: var(--color-muted);
}

.ai-benefits li::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; top: 6px;
    width: 18px; height: 18px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent), #6d28d9);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.12);
}

.ai-benefits li::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 5px; top: 10px;
    width: 8px; height: 4px;
    border-left: 2px solid #fff;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #fff;
    transform: rotate(-45deg);
}

/* ----- Illustration block (split-image side) ----- */
.ai-illustration {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    color: #fff;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    align-content: center;
    gap: var(--space-4);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.35);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ai-illustration::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 20%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25), transparent 55%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ai-illustration-icon { z-index: 1; }
.ai-illustration-label {
    z-index: 1;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

/* ----- AI form ----- */
.ai-form {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: var(--space-8);
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.ai-form .form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-5);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}

@media (max-width: 700px) {
    .ai-form .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.ai-form label {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-text);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}

.ai-form .form-row label { margin-bottom: 0; }

.ai-form input,
.ai-form select,
.ai-form textarea {
    font: inherit;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background: var(--color-white);
    color: var(--color-text);
    transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}

.ai-form input:focus,
.ai-form select:focus,
.ai-form textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 112, 243, 0.15);
}

.ai-form textarea { resize: vertical; }

.ai-form button[type="submit"] { margin-top: var(--space-2); }

.ai-form-note {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-muted);
    margin-top: var(--space-4);
    text-align: center;
}

/* ===========================================================
   PREMIUM UPGRADE LAYER (added 2026-05)
   Luxury accent, serif typography, hero polish, press strip,
   signature gallery, accreditations.
   =========================================================== */

:root {
    --font-serif: 'Playfair Display', 'Georgia', 'Times New Roman', serif;
    --color-gold-rich: #c9a55c;
    --color-gold-deep: #8b6f3a;
    --color-gold-soft: #f4e6c8;
    --gold-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4ae65 0%, #c9a55c 45%, #8b6f3a 100%);
}

/* ---------- Serif accent class ---------- */
.accent-serif {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    background: var(--gold-gradient);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
    padding-right: 4px;
}

/* ===========================================================
   HERO — Premium
   =========================================================== */
.hero-premium {
    padding: calc(var(--nav-height) + var(--space-24)) 0 var(--space-32);
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 70% at 75% 10%, rgba(212, 174, 101, 0.10), transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 60% at 5% 80%, rgba(0, 112, 243, 0.08), transparent 60%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-warm) 0%, #ffffff 100%);
}

.hero-bg-orb {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(80px);
    opacity: 0.6;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.hero-bg-orb-1 {
    width: 520px; height: 520px;
    top: -160px; right: -120px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 174, 101, 0.45), transparent 65%);
    animation: orbFloat 14s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.hero-bg-orb-2 {
    width: 480px; height: 480px;
    bottom: -160px; left: -120px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 112, 243, 0.30), transparent 65%);
    animation: orbFloat 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
}

@keyframes orbFloat {
    0%   { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1); }
    100% { transform: translate3d(40px, -30px, 0) scale(1.08); }
}

.hero-bg-grid {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 64px 64px;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 50% 30%, #000 30%, transparent 70%);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 50% 30%, #000 30%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.hero-premium .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.hero-premium .hero-slogan {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 174, 101, 0.35);
    color: var(--color-gold-deep);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px -4px rgba(212, 174, 101, 0.25);
}

.hero-slogan-dot {
    width: 6px; height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-gold-rich);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212, 174, 101, 0.25);
}

.hero-premium .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5.5vw + 0.5rem, 5.25rem);
    line-height: 1.02;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
    font-weight: 800;
}

.hero-premium .hero-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--space-5);
    padding-top: var(--space-6);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.08);
    align-items: center;
}

.hero-credentials {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
}

.hero-cred {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 174, 101, 0.12), rgba(212, 174, 101, 0.04));
    color: var(--color-gold-deep);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 174, 101, 0.30);
}

.hero-premium .hero-media {
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
    border-radius: 28px;
    box-shadow:
        0 40px 80px -30px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.35),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) inset;
    transform: perspective(1200px) rotateY(-3deg) rotateX(2deg);
    transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease);
}

.hero-premium .hero-media:hover {
    transform: perspective(1200px) rotateY(0deg) rotateX(0deg);
}

.hero-premium .hero-media::after {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 50%, rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.18));
}

/* Float cards on hero image */
.hero-float {
    position: absolute;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -12px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.28);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    z-index: 2;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    animation: floatY 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.hero-float-tl {
    top: var(--space-12);
    left: calc(var(--space-8) * -1);
}

.hero-float-br {
    bottom: var(--space-12);
    right: calc(var(--space-8) * -1);
    animation-delay: 2s;
}

.hero-float .hero-float-icon {
    width: 38px; height: 38px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    color: #fff;
    background: var(--gold-gradient);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 14px -4px rgba(212, 174, 101, 0.55);
}

.hero-float .dot {
    width: 10px; height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #22C55E;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.2);
    animation: pulse 2s var(--ease) infinite;
}

.hero-float > div { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }

@keyframes floatY {
    0%   { transform: translateY(0); }
    100% { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}

/* Scroll hint */
.hero-scroll-hint {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: var(--space-8);
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 26px; height: 42px;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.35);
    border-radius: 999px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: start center;
    padding-top: 8px;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-scroll-hint span {
    width: 3px; height: 8px;
    background: var(--color-primary);
    border-radius: 999px;
    animation: scrollHint 1.6s var(--ease) infinite;
}

@keyframes scrollHint {
    0%   { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
    100% { transform: translateY(16px); opacity: 0; }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .hero-premium { padding-top: calc(var(--nav-height) + var(--space-12)); padding-bottom: var(--space-20); }
    .hero-premium .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .hero-premium .hero-media { transform: none; aspect-ratio: 4/3; }
    .hero-float-tl { left: 12px; top: 12px; }
    .hero-float-br { right: 12px; bottom: 12px; }
    .hero-scroll-hint { display: none; }
}

/* ===========================================================
   PRESS / RECOGNIZED-BY STRIP
   =========================================================== */
.press-strip {
    padding: var(--space-12) 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, var(--color-surface) 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.press-strip::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 100% at 50% 0%, rgba(212, 174, 101, 0.08), transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.press-strip__label {
    text-align: center;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-muted);
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-8);
    position: relative;
}

.press-strip__label::before,
.press-strip__label::after {
    content: "";
    display: inline-block;
    width: 36px; height: 1px;
    background: var(--color-gold-rich);
    vertical-align: middle;
    margin: 0 14px;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.press-strip__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-6);
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) { .press-strip__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 600px)  { .press-strip__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: var(--space-4); } }

.press-item {
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-2);
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.08);
}

.press-item:last-child { border-right: none; }

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .press-item:nth-child(3n) { border-right: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .press-item { border-right: none; }
    .press-item:nth-child(odd) { border-right: 1px solid rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.08); }
}

.press-item__mark {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.7rem;
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    background: var(--gold-gradient);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
}

.press-item__name {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ===========================================================
   TRUST BAR — Premium
   =========================================================== */
.trust-bar {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a2540 0%, #1b3558 100%);
    color: #fff;
    border-top: none;
    border-bottom: none;
    padding: var(--space-20) 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.trust-bar::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 60% at 20% 50%, rgba(212, 174, 101, 0.2), transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 60% at 80% 50%, rgba(0, 112, 243, 0.18), transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.trust-bar .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.trust-item {
    border-right-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.trust-number {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 4rem);
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    background: var(--gold-gradient);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

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

.trust-label {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* ===========================================================
   SIGNATURE TREATMENTS gallery
   =========================================================== */
.signature-section {
    padding: var(--space-24) 0;
    position: relative;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 40% at 0% 100%, rgba(212, 174, 101, 0.10), transparent 60%),
        #fff;
}

.signature-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-6);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) { .signature-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.signature-card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
    background: #1a1a1a;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.5s var(--ease);
}

.signature-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -20px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.4);
}

.signature-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.8s var(--ease);
}

.signature-card:hover img { transform: scale(1.08); }

.signature-card::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 35%, rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.85) 100%);
}

.signature-card-body {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
    padding: var(--space-7);
    color: #fff;
    z-index: 1;
}

.signature-card-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
}

.signature-card-body h3 {
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.2vw, 2rem);
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.signature-card-body p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.signature-card-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    color: var(--color-gold-rich);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

/* ===========================================================
   ACCREDITATIONS strip
   =========================================================== */
.accred-strip {
    padding: var(--space-16) 0;
    background: var(--color-warm);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.accred-strip__header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-10);
}

.accred-strip__eyebrow {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--color-muted);
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.accred-strip__title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.4vw, 2.25rem);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-top: 6px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.accred-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-5);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) { .accred-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }

.accred-badge {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-4);
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.accred-badge:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-color: rgba(212, 174, 101, 0.35);
}

.accred-badge__seal {
    width: 56px; height: 56px;
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-3);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    background: var(--gold-gradient);
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 16px -6px rgba(212, 174, 101, 0.5);
}

.accred-badge__name {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.accred-badge__sub {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--color-muted);
    margin-top: 4px;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

/* ===========================================================
   Premium CTA banner enhancements
   =========================================================== */
.cta-banner {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-banner::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 80% at 0% 50%, rgba(212, 174, 101, 0.32), transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 80% at 100% 50%, rgba(212, 174, 101, 0.18), transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-banner > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.cta-banner h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.75rem);
}

/* ===========================================================
   Apply serif accent to section-header h2 in special places
   =========================================================== */
.signature-section .section-header h2,
.ai-toolbox-section .section-header h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-style: normal;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}

.ai-toolbox-section .section-header .eyebrow {
    background: var(--gold-gradient);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

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

/* ===========================================================
   GRAND CTA — full-bleed conversion section
   =========================================================== */
.cta-grand {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: var(--space-32) 0;
    background:
        linear-gradient(135deg, #061A2E 0%, #0A2540 40%, #102d56 100%);
    color: #fff;
    isolation: isolate;
}

.cta-grand__orb {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(100px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.cta-grand__orb-1 {
    width: 680px; height: 680px;
    top: -240px; left: -180px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 174, 101, 0.45), transparent 60%);
    animation: orbFloat 16s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.cta-grand__orb-2 {
    width: 620px; height: 620px;
    bottom: -240px; right: -160px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(51, 144, 255, 0.40), transparent 60%);
    animation: orbFloat 20s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
}

.cta-grand__grid-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.045) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.045) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 80px 80px;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 50% 50%, #000 30%, transparent 80%);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 50% 50%, #000 30%, transparent 80%);
    z-index: 0;
}

.cta-grand__ribbon {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, var(--color-gold-rich) 30%, var(--color-gold-rich) 70%, transparent 100%);
    opacity: 0.55;
    z-index: 1;
}

.cta-grand__ribbon-top    { top: 0; }
.cta-grand__ribbon-bottom { bottom: 0; }

.cta-grand__inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
    gap: var(--space-16);
    align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 1000px) {
    .cta-grand__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-12); }
    .cta-grand { padding: var(--space-20) 0; }
}

/* ----- LEFT: content ----- */
.cta-grand__eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(212, 174, 101, 0.14);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 174, 101, 0.35);
    color: #f4e6c8;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.10em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-7);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.cta-grand__live-dot {
    width: 8px; height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #4ade80;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.25);
    animation: pulse 2s var(--ease) infinite;
}

.cta-grand__title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw + 0.5rem, 4.75rem);
    line-height: 1.04;
    letter-spacing: -0.035em;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.cta-grand__title-accent {
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 600;
    background: var(--gold-gradient);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
    padding-right: 6px;
}

.cta-grand__sub {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 56ch;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-10);
}

.cta-grand__stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, auto);
    gap: var(--space-8);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-10);
    padding: var(--space-6) 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    justify-content: start;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .cta-grand__stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-6); }
}

.cta-grand__stat {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
    padding-right: var(--space-8);
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
}

.cta-grand__stat:last-child { border-right: none; padding-right: 0; }

.cta-grand__stat-num {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 2.6vw, 2.75rem);
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    background: var(--gold-gradient);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
}

.cta-grand__stat-suffix {
    font-size: 0.6em;
    margin-left: 2px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.cta-grand__stat-label {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* ----- CTA buttons ----- */
.cta-grand__buttons {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--space-4);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.cta-grand__btn-primary {
    background: var(--gold-gradient);
    color: #1a1a1a;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 18px 32px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: none;
    box-shadow:
        0 14px 32px -8px rgba(212, 174, 101, 0.55),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.cta-grand__btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow:
        0 20px 40px -10px rgba(212, 174, 101, 0.65),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.cta-grand__btn-secondary {
    color: #fff;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
    padding: 18px 28px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.cta-grand__btn-secondary:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.cta-grand__perks {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--space-5);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.cta-grand__perk {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.cta-grand__perk svg { color: var(--color-gold-rich); }

/* ----- RIGHT: portrait card ----- */
.cta-grand__card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 28px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    padding: var(--space-5);
    box-shadow:
        0 40px 80px -30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-grand__card-glow {
    position: absolute;
    top: -120px; right: -120px;
    width: 320px; height: 320px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 174, 101, 0.4), transparent 60%);
    filter: blur(60px);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-grand__card-portrait {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 22px;
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}

.cta-grand__card-portrait img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.cta-grand__card-portrait::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 40%, rgba(6, 26, 46, 0.92) 100%);
}

.cta-grand__card-quote {
    position: absolute;
    left: var(--space-6); right: var(--space-6); bottom: var(--space-6);
    color: #fff;
    z-index: 1;
}

.cta-grand__card-quote svg {
    color: var(--color-gold-rich);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.cta-grand__card-quote p {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 1.0625rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
    max-width: none;
}

.cta-grand__card-author {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-gold-rich);
}

.cta-grand__card-info {
    display: grid;
    gap: var(--space-4);
    padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-3) var(--space-2);
}

.cta-grand__card-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-4);
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.cta-grand__card-icon {
    width: 38px; height: 38px;
    flex: 0 0 38px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    background: rgba(212, 174, 101, 0.16);
    color: var(--color-gold-rich);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 174, 101, 0.3);
}

.cta-grand__card-row strong {
    display: block;
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.cta-grand__card-row small {
    display: block;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    margin-top: 3px;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* ===========================================================
   Grand CTA — visit card (no portrait variant)
   =========================================================== */
.cta-grand__card { padding: var(--space-8); }

.cta-grand__card-glow-2 {
    top: auto; right: auto;
    bottom: -120px; left: -120px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(51, 144, 255, 0.35), transparent 60%);
}

.cta-grand__card-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-4);
    padding-bottom: var(--space-6);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.cta-grand__monogram {
    width: 58px; height: 58px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    background: var(--gold-gradient);
    color: #1a1a1a;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    box-shadow:
        0 12px 24px -6px rgba(212, 174, 101, 0.55),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    flex: 0 0 58px;
}

.cta-grand__card-brand {
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.cta-grand__card-brand-cn {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-top: 4px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.cta-grand__card-pledge {
    background: rgba(212, 174, 101, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 174, 101, 0.22);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: var(--space-5);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
    position: relative;
}

.cta-grand__card-pledge-label {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-gold-rich);
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.cta-grand__card-pledge p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 1.0625rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin: 0;
    max-width: none;
}

.cta-grand__card-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-6);
    display: grid;
    gap: var(--space-4);
}

.cta-grand__card-list li {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-3);
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.cta-grand__list-icon {
    flex: 0 0 30px;
    width: 30px; height: 30px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 174, 101, 0.28), rgba(212, 174, 101, 0.10));
    color: var(--color-gold-rich);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 174, 101, 0.32);
}

.cta-grand__card-list strong {
    display: block;
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.cta-grand__card-list small {
    display: block;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.cta-grand__card-divider {
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(212, 174, 101, 0.4), transparent);
    margin: var(--space-2) 0 var(--space-6);
}

/* ===========================================================
   INNER PAGES — PREMIUM UPGRADE LAYER
   (page-hero / cta-banner / sidebar / faq / section-header)
   Affects every page that uses these shared classes.
   =========================================================== */

/* ---------- Page Hero ---------- */
.page-hero {
    padding: calc(var(--nav-height) + var(--space-24)) 0 var(--space-24);
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 60% at 70% 0%, rgba(212, 174, 101, 0.18), transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 60% at 20% 100%, rgba(0, 112, 243, 0.12), transparent 60%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-warm) 0%, #ffffff 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
}

.page-hero::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 64px 64px;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 50% 50%, #000 30%, transparent 80%);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 50% 50%, #000 30%, transparent 80%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: -1;
}

.page-hero::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 420px; height: 420px;
    top: -140px; right: -120px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 174, 101, 0.32), transparent 65%);
    filter: blur(70px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: -1;
    animation: orbFloat 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.page-hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.page-hero .breadcrumb {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 174, 101, 0.30);
    border-radius: 999px;
    color: var(--color-gold-deep);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.page-hero h1 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 4.5vw + 0.5rem, 4.25rem);
    line-height: 1.05;
    letter-spacing: -0.035em;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.page-hero h1 em,
.page-hero h1 i {
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 600;
    background: var(--gold-gradient);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
}

.page-hero p {
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    color: var(--color-muted);
    font-size: 1.1875rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
}

/* When breadcrumb is positioned center via .page-hero */
.page-hero { text-align: center; }

/* AI-hero variants (gold gradient already set inline) keep their custom bg */
.page-hero.ai-hero::before,
.page-hero.ai-hero::after { display: none; }

/* ---------- Legacy CTA Banner — Premium ---------- */
.cta-banner {
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 60% at 20% 50%, rgba(212, 174, 101, 0.28), transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 60% at 80% 50%, rgba(51, 144, 255, 0.20), transparent 60%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, #061A2E 0%, #0A2540 50%, #102d56 100%);
    border-radius: 28px;
    padding: var(--space-20) var(--space-12);
    color: #fff;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 174, 101, 0.18);
    box-shadow: 0 40px 80px -30px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.45);
}

.cta-banner::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 60px 60px;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 70% at 50% 50%, #000 30%, transparent 80%);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 70% at 50% 50%, #000 30%, transparent 80%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-banner::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; right: 0;
    top: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--color-gold-rich), transparent);
    opacity: 0.55;
}

.cta-banner > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.cta-banner h2 {
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: clamp(1.875rem, 3.2vw, 2.875rem);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.cta-banner p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.cta-banner .btn-gold {
    background: var(--gold-gradient);
    color: #1a1a1a;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 16px 30px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    box-shadow:
        0 14px 32px -8px rgba(212, 174, 101, 0.55),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.cta-banner .btn-gold:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow:
        0 20px 40px -10px rgba(212, 174, 101, 0.7),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
}

.cta-banner .btn-outline-light {
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 16px 28px;
    border-radius: 999px;
}

.cta-banner .btn-outline-light:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ---------- Section Header — serif accent ---------- */
.section-header h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.section-header h2 em,
.section-header h2 i {
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 600;
    background: var(--gold-gradient);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
}

.section-header .eyebrow {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-transform: none;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--color-gold-deep);
}

/* ---------- Sidebar Nav — Premium ---------- */
.sidebar-nav {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: var(--space-6);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.sidebar-nav::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--gold-gradient);
}

.sidebar-nav h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em !important;
    text-transform: none !important;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4) !important;
    padding-bottom: var(--space-3);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.sidebar-nav a {
    position: relative;
    padding: 10px 12px 10px 18px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    transition: all 0.25s var(--ease);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.sidebar-nav a::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 6px; top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 5px; height: 5px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-border);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.sidebar-nav a:hover {
    background: rgba(212, 174, 101, 0.08);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    transform: translateX(2px);
}

.sidebar-nav a:hover::before {
    background: var(--color-gold-rich);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212, 174, 101, 0.18);
}

.sidebar-nav a.active {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 174, 101, 0.16), rgba(212, 174, 101, 0.06));
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    border-left: none;
    padding-left: 18px;
}

.sidebar-nav a.active::before {
    background: var(--color-gold-rich);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(212, 174, 101, 0.25);
    width: 6px; height: 6px;
}

.help-card {
    margin-top: var(--space-6);
    padding: var(--space-5);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 174, 101, 0.10), rgba(212, 174, 101, 0.02));
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 174, 101, 0.25);
    border-radius: 16px;
}

/* ---------- FAQ — Elegant ---------- */
.faq-item {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.faq-item:hover { border-bottom-color: rgba(212, 174, 101, 0.4); }

.faq-question {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    transition: color 0.25s var(--ease);
    padding: var(--space-5) 0;
}

.faq-question:hover { color: var(--color-gold-deep); }

.faq-toggle {
    background: rgba(212, 174, 101, 0.10);
    color: var(--color-gold-deep);
    width: 32px; height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 174, 101, 0.25);
    font-weight: 400;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.faq-item.open .faq-toggle {
    background: var(--gold-gradient);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: transparent;
}

.faq-item.open .faq-question { color: var(--color-gold-deep); }

/* ---------- Trust Bar — keep stripes between sections ---------- */
.trust-bar + section,
.press-strip + section { margin-top: 0; }

/* ---------- 'Path' (numbered steps) cards ---------- */
.path-card,
.steps-list .step {
    transition: var(--transition);
}

/* ---------- Image cards subtle gold corner ---------- */
.card-image {
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.card-image:hover {
    border-color: rgba(212, 174, 101, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 50px -16px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.18);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

/* ---------- Card title serif accent (services & blog cards) ---------- */
.cards-grid .card-image-body h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* ---------- Section dark — add gold ribbon ---------- */
.section-dark {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.section-dark::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; right: 0; top: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--color-gold-rich), transparent);
    opacity: 0.55;
}

.section-dark::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--color-gold-rich), transparent);
    opacity: 0.55;
}

.section-dark .eyebrow { color: var(--color-gold-rich) !important; }

/* ---------- Eyebrow gold tone ---------- */
.section-warm .eyebrow,
.section-surface .eyebrow {
    color: var(--color-gold-deep);
}

/* ---------- Page-hero ai-hero override (preserve gradient hero) ---------- */
.page-hero.ai-hero h1 {
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
}

/* ---------- Footer subtle gold top accent ---------- */
footer {
    position: relative;
}

footer::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; right: 0; top: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--color-gold-rich), transparent);
    opacity: 0.45;
}

/* ---------- Reveal: keep reduced-motion safe ---------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .hero-bg-orb,
    .cta-grand__orb,
    .page-hero::after { animation: none !important; }
}

/* ===========================================================
   Grand CTA — Stacked (Tao-inspired) variant
   =========================================================== */
.cta-grand--stacked { padding: var(--space-20) 0; }

.cta-grand__center {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 1180px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.cta-grand__top { margin-bottom: 0; }

.cta-grand__journey-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-gold-rich);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}

.cta-grand__journey-line {
    width: 56px;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--color-gold-rich), transparent);
}

.cta-grand__title--center { text-align: center; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

.cta-grand__sub--center {
    text-align: center;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    max-width: 640px;
}

.cta-grand__buttons--center {
    justify-content: center;
    margin: var(--space-8) 0 0;
}

.cta-grand__trustline {
    display: inline-flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.cta-grand__trust-item { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.cta-grand__trust-item strong { color: #fff; font-weight: 700; }
.cta-grand__trust-stars { color: var(--color-gold-rich); letter-spacing: 2px; font-size: 0.85rem; }
.cta-grand__trust-divider { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25); padding: 0 2px; }

/* ---------- 3 pathway cards ---------- */
.cta-grand__pathways {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-6);
    margin-top: var(--space-12);
    text-align: left;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .cta-grand__pathways { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.cta-pathway {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-3);
    padding: var(--space-7);
    border-radius: 22px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease), border-color 0.35s var(--ease), background 0.35s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-pathway::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 0%, rgba(212, 174, 101, 0.18), transparent 55%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s var(--ease);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-pathway:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: rgba(212, 174, 101, 0.45);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.cta-pathway:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

.cta-pathway__head {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.cta-pathway__tag {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    background: rgba(212, 174, 101, 0.16);
    color: var(--color-gold-rich);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 174, 101, 0.30);
}

.cta-pathway__icon {
    width: 42px; height: 42px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 174, 101, 0.25), rgba(212, 174, 101, 0.08));
    color: var(--color-gold-rich);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 174, 101, 0.32);
}

.cta-pathway h3 {
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
    margin: 0;
}

.cta-pathway p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0;
    max-width: none;
}

.cta-pathway__cta {
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: var(--space-3);
    color: var(--color-gold-rich);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    transition: gap 0.3s var(--ease);
}

.cta-pathway:hover .cta-pathway__cta { gap: 12px; }

/* ---------- Address line ---------- */
.cta-grand__address-line {
    margin-top: var(--space-12);
    text-align: center;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: none;
}

.cta-grand__address-line svg { color: var(--color-gold-rich); flex-shrink: 0; }

/* Hide leftover split-layout grid for stacked variant on safe browsers */
.cta-grand--stacked .cta-grand__inner { display: none; }

/* ============================================================
   2026-05 — HOMEPAGE UPGRADE: NYC AI Dental Center
   ============================================================ */

:root {
    --color-sky: #EAF6FF;
    --color-sky-deep: #BFE0F5;
    --color-navy-deep: #062A43;
    --color-medical-blue: #1E88C8;
}

/* ---------- HERO TRUST STRIP (4 stats inside hero bottom) ---------- */
.hero-trust-strip {
    margin-top: var(--space-12);
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 0;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.08);
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-4);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px -16px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.12);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}
.hero-trust-item {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0 var(--space-4);
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.08);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}
.hero-trust-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.hero-trust-icon {
    width: 36px; height: 36px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(30, 136, 200, 0.12), rgba(201, 165, 92, 0.10));
    color: var(--color-medical-blue);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.hero-trust-num {
    font-family: var(--font-serif, var(--font-display));
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    line-height: 1.1;
}
.hero-trust-label {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-muted);
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .hero-trust-strip { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: var(--space-4) 0; padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-3); }
    .hero-trust-item:nth-child(2) { border-right: none; }
    .hero-trust-item:nth-child(1), .hero-trust-item:nth-child(2) {
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.08);
        padding-bottom: var(--space-4);
    }
    .hero-trust-item:nth-child(3), .hero-trust-item:nth-child(4) {
        padding-top: var(--space-4);
    }
}

/* ---------- HERO subtle skyline backdrop ---------- */
.hero-skyline {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 220px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(30, 136, 200, 0.04) 60%, rgba(30, 136, 200, 0.08) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}
.hero-skyline::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 80px;
    background:
        linear-gradient(to top, rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.08), transparent),
        url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1600 80' preserveAspectRatio='none'><g fill='none' stroke='%231E88C8' stroke-width='1.3' opacity='0.35'><path d='M0 80 V40 H40 V20 H60 V40 H100 V55 H120 V25 H145 V45 H175 V12 H200 V45 H230 V30 H260 V50 H290 V20 H315 V40 H345 V8 H370 V40 H410 V25 H440 V55 H470 V35 H500 V18 H525 V42 H560 V12 H590 V42 H620 V55 H660 V30 H690 V50 H720 V18 H750 V40 H790 V25 H820 V55 H860 V35 H890 V12 H920 V42 H950 V25 H985 V50 H1020 V18 H1050 V42 H1090 V25 H1120 V55 H1150 V30 H1180 V8 H1210 V40 H1250 V55 H1280 V20 H1310 V40 H1340 V12 H1370 V42 H1400 V25 H1430 V50 H1460 V18 H1490 V40 H1525 V25 H1560 V55 H1600 V80 Z'/></g></svg>") repeat-x bottom / 1600px 80px;
    mask: linear-gradient(to top, #000 30%, transparent 100%);
    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(to top, #000 30%, transparent 100%);
    opacity: 0.7;
}

/* ---------- HERO MEDIA — composite cards (replace single image) ---------- */
.hero-composite {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.9fr;
    grid-template-rows: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
    max-height: 640px;
}
.hero-composite-tile {
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 56px -20px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.30);
}
.hero-composite-tile img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.7s var(--ease);
}
.hero-composite-tile:hover img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.hero-composite-tile.tile-main { grid-row: 1 / 3; }
.hero-composite-tile.tile-small-1 { grid-column: 2; grid-row: 1; }
.hero-composite-tile.tile-small-2 { grid-column: 2; grid-row: 2; }
.hero-composite-tile::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 55%, rgba(6, 42, 67, 0.45) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-composite-caption {
    position: absolute;
    left: 16px; bottom: 12px;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    z-index: 2;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}

/* hero floating glass chips (overlay on composite) */
.hero-chip {
    position: absolute;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.08);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px -8px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.20);
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
    z-index: 3;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.hero-chip .chip-icon {
    width: 28px; height: 28px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    color: #fff;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hero-chip-1 { top: 14%; left: -18px; }
.hero-chip-1 .chip-icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E88C8, #062A43); }
.hero-chip-2 { top: 50%; right: -22px; transform: translateY(-50%); }
.hero-chip-2 .chip-icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C9A45C, #8C7339); }
.hero-chip-3 { bottom: 8%; left: 8%; }
.hero-chip-3 .chip-icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0EA5E9, #1E88C8); }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .hero-composite { aspect-ratio: 5 / 4; max-height: 480px; }
    .hero-chip { font-size: 0.78rem; padding: 8px 12px; }
    .hero-chip-1 { left: 8px; }
    .hero-chip-2 { right: 8px; }
}

/* ---------- SERVICES MATRIX — 6 large service cards ---------- */
.services-matrix-section {
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 30% at 0% 0%, rgba(30, 136, 200, 0.05), transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 30% at 100% 100%, rgba(201, 165, 92, 0.05), transparent 60%),
        #fff;
}
.services-matrix {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) { .services-matrix { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 640px)  { .services-matrix { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.service-tile {
    position: relative;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px -4px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.06);
    transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.45s var(--ease), border-color 0.45s var(--ease);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
}
.service-tile:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 32px 64px -24px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.24);
    border-color: rgba(201, 165, 92, 0.45);
}
.service-tile-media {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--color-surface);
}
.service-tile-media img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.8s var(--ease);
}
.service-tile:hover .service-tile-media img { transform: scale(1.08); }
.service-tile-media::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 50%, rgba(6, 42, 67, 0.20) 100%);
}
.service-tile-tag {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px; left: 14px;
    z-index: 2;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    padding: 5px 10px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.service-tile-body {
    padding: 26px 30px 28px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
    flex: 1;
}
.service-tile h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif, var(--font-display));
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin: 0 0 10px;
}
.service-tile-desc {
    color: var(--color-text);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin: 0;
}
.service-tile-audience {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--color-muted);
    padding: 6px 10px;
    background: var(--color-sky);
    border-radius: 8px;
    align-self: flex-start;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    margin-top: 2px;
}
.service-tile-link {
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-medical-blue);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    transition: gap 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.service-tile:hover .service-tile-link { gap: 12px; }

/* ---------- AI + DIGITAL DENTISTRY — Deep blue tech panel ---------- */
.ai-tech-panel {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 70% at 0% 0%, rgba(30, 136, 200, 0.30), transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 70% at 100% 100%, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.18), transparent 60%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, #041E33 0%, #062A43 50%, #0A3E5C 100%);
    color: #fff;
    padding: var(--space-32) 0;
}
.ai-tech-panel::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 60px 60px;
    mask: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 80% at 50% 50%, #000 30%, transparent 70%);
    -webkit-mask: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 80% at 50% 50%, #000 30%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.ai-tech-panel::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -200px; right: -200px;
    width: 600px; height: 600px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 165, 92, 0.18) 0%, transparent 65%);
    pointer-events: none;
    filter: blur(20px);
}
.ai-tech-panel .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.ai-tech-panel .section-header { max-width: 820px; }
.ai-tech-panel .section-header h2 {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw + 1rem, 3.2rem);
}
.ai-tech-panel .section-header p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78); }
.ai-tech-panel .eyebrow { color: var(--color-gold-rich); }

.ai-tech-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 22px;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-12);
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .ai-tech-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.ai-tech-card {
    position: relative;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 28px 30px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease), border-color 0.45s var(--ease), background 0.45s var(--ease);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.ai-tech-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(30, 136, 200, 0.6), rgba(201, 165, 92, 0.5), transparent);
}
.ai-tech-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    border-color: rgba(201, 165, 92, 0.40);
}
.ai-tech-icon {
    width: 52px; height: 52px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(30, 136, 200, 0.25), rgba(30, 136, 200, 0.08));
    border: 1px solid rgba(30, 136, 200, 0.30);
    color: #6FC3F2;
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.ai-tech-card h4 {
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--font-serif, var(--font-display));
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin: 0 0 10px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.ai-tech-card p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ---------- DOCTOR TEAM SHOWCASE ---------- */
.doctor-showcase {
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 30% at 0% 50%, rgba(201, 165, 92, 0.06), transparent 60%),
        var(--color-warm);
}
.doctor-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-8);
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .doctor-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.doctor-card {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1fr;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px -10px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.10);
    transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.45s var(--ease);
}
.doctor-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -20px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.22);
}
.doctor-photo {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FAF8F3, #F0E8D8);
    min-height: 340px;
}
.doctor-photo img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top center;
    transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease);
}
.doctor-card:hover .doctor-photo img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.doctor-photo::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 50%, rgba(6, 42, 67, 0.20) 100%);
}
.doctor-photo-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px; left: 14px;
    z-index: 2;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C9A45C, #8C7339);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.10em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.doctor-info {
    padding: 32px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}
.doctor-name {
    font-family: var(--font-serif, var(--font-display));
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin: 0 0 6px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.doctor-role {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-medical-blue);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.doctor-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.doctor-meta-pill {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: var(--color-sky);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    border: 1px solid rgba(30, 136, 200, 0.15);
}
.doctor-bio {
    color: var(--color-text);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
}
.doctor-actions {
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 24px;
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-3);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.doctor-actions .btn { font-size: 0.85rem; padding: 10px 18px; }

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .doctor-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .doctor-photo { aspect-ratio: 4 / 3; min-height: 0; }
}

/* ---------- WHY CHOOSE — premium 4-up grid ---------- */
.why-choose {
    background: #fff;
}
.why-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) { .why-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 520px)  { .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.why-item {
    padding: 28px 30px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, var(--color-sky) 200%);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease), border-color 0.4s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.why-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: rgba(30, 136, 200, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 50px -20px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.18);
}
.why-item::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; right: 0;
    width: 80px; height: 80px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 165, 92, 0.12), transparent 70%);
    transform: translate(30%, -30%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.why-item-icon {
    width: 48px; height: 48px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-medical-blue), var(--color-navy-deep));
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.why-item h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif, var(--font-display));
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin: 0 0 10px;
}
.why-item p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-muted);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ---------- Responsive padding for homepage cards (tablet / mobile) ---------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .service-tile-body { padding: 24px; }
    .ai-tech-card { padding: 24px; }
    .doctor-info { padding: 24px; }
    .why-item { padding: 24px; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .service-tile-body { padding: 20px; gap: 12px; }
    .service-tile-link { padding-top: 18px; }
    .ai-tech-card { padding: 20px; }
    .ai-tech-panel { padding: 80px 0; }
    .doctor-info { padding: 20px; }
    .doctor-actions { margin-top: 20px; }
    .why-item { padding: 20px; }
}

/* ---------- PROCESS TIMELINE V2 — horizontal 5-step ---------- */
.process-timeline {
    position: relative;
}
.process-line {
    position: absolute;
    top: 36px; left: 8%; right: 8%;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--color-medical-blue) 10%, var(--color-medical-blue) 90%, transparent);
    opacity: 0.25;
    z-index: 0;
}
.process-steps {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-4);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) { .process-steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: var(--space-2); } }
@media (max-width: 860px)  {
    .process-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .process-line { display: none; }
}
.process-step {
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-3);
    padding: 0 8px;
}
.process-step-dot {
    width: 72px; height: 72px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #fff;
    border: 2px solid var(--color-medical-blue);
    color: var(--color-medical-blue);
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    font-family: var(--font-serif, var(--font-display));
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -8px rgba(30, 136, 200, 0.30);
    position: relative;
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.process-step:hover .process-step-dot {
    transform: scale(1.08);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-medical-blue), var(--color-navy-deep));
    color: #fff;
}
.process-step-dot::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px dashed rgba(30, 136, 200, 0.30);
}
.process-step h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif, var(--font-display));
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin: 0;
}
.process-step p {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--color-muted);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ---------- CLINIC GALLERY — magazine image wall ---------- */
.clinic-gallery-section {
    background: var(--color-warm);
}
.clinic-gallery {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    grid-template-rows: 240px 240px;
    gap: 14px;
}
.clinic-tile {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #1a1a1a;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -10px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.18);
    transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease);
}
.clinic-tile:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }
.clinic-tile img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.8s var(--ease);
}
.clinic-tile:hover img { transform: scale(1.08); }
.clinic-tile::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 55%, rgba(6, 42, 67, 0.70) 100%);
}
.clinic-tile-label {
    position: absolute;
    left: 16px; bottom: 14px;
    z-index: 2;
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}
.clinic-tile.tile-1 { grid-column: 1 / span 2; grid-row: 1; }
.clinic-tile.tile-2 { grid-column: 3; grid-row: 1; }
.clinic-tile.tile-3 { grid-column: 4; grid-row: 1; }
.clinic-tile.tile-4 { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 2; }
.clinic-tile.tile-5 { grid-column: 2; grid-row: 2; }
.clinic-tile.tile-6 { grid-column: 3 / span 2; grid-row: 2; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .clinic-gallery {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        grid-template-rows: 180px 180px 180px;
    }
    .clinic-tile.tile-1 { grid-column: 1 / span 2; grid-row: 1; }
    .clinic-tile.tile-2 { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 2; }
    .clinic-tile.tile-3 { grid-column: 2; grid-row: 2; }
    .clinic-tile.tile-4 { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 3; }
    .clinic-tile.tile-5 { grid-column: 2; grid-row: 3; }
    .clinic-tile.tile-6 { display: none; }
}

/* ---------- REVIEW TAGS ---------- */
.review-tags {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    margin: var(--space-6) auto var(--space-8);
    max-width: 720px;
}
.review-tag {
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: var(--color-sky);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    border: 1px solid rgba(30, 136, 200, 0.20);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.google-rating .google-icon {
    width: 36px; height: 36px;
    display: inline-block;
    vertical-align: middle;
    margin-right: 10px;
}

/* ---------- INSURANCE / PAYMENT BLOCK ---------- */
.insurance-block {
    background:
        linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(30, 136, 200, 0.05) 0%, rgba(201, 165, 92, 0.05) 100%),
        #fff;
}
.insurance-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: var(--space-12);
    align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .insurance-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.insurance-features {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-5);
    margin-top: var(--space-6);
}
.insurance-feature {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-3);
    align-items: flex-start;
}
.insurance-feature-icon {
    width: 36px; height: 36px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-medical-blue), var(--color-navy-deep));
    color: #fff;
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.insurance-feature strong {
    display: block;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.insurance-feature p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-muted);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0;
}

.insurance-visual {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-navy-deep), var(--color-medical-blue));
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: var(--space-8);
    color: #fff;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.insurance-visual::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -40px; right: -40px;
    width: 200px; height: 200px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 165, 92, 0.30), transparent 70%);
}
.insurance-visual h3 {
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--font-serif, var(--font-display));
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.insurance-visual p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.80);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}
.insurance-plans {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}
.insurance-plan {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.20);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* ---------- MOBILE BOTTOM FIXED CTA BAR ---------- */
.mobile-cta-bar {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    z-index: 950;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.12);
    box-shadow: 0 -8px 30px -8px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.20);
    padding: 10px 10px;
    padding-bottom: calc(10px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom));
    gap: 8px;
}
.mobile-cta-bar a {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 2px;
    padding: 8px 4px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}
.mobile-cta-bar a:active { transform: scale(0.96); }
.mobile-cta-bar a.mcta-call { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-medical-blue), var(--color-navy-deep)); color: #fff; }
.mobile-cta-bar a.mcta-book { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C9A45C, #8C7339); color: #fff; }
.mobile-cta-bar a.mcta-dir { background: var(--color-sky); color: var(--color-primary); }
.mobile-cta-bar a svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .mobile-cta-bar { display: flex; }
    body { padding-bottom: 76px; }
}

/* ---------- NAVBAR — premium scroll glass ---------- */
.navbar.scrolled {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(22px) saturate(180%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(22px) saturate(180%);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.06);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.10);
}

/* ---------- Section header gold underline ---------- */
.section-header h2 .gold-mark {
    color: var(--color-gold-rich);
    font-style: italic;
    font-family: var(--font-serif, var(--font-display));
}
.section-header .eyebrow-line {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-gold-rich);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.section-header .eyebrow-line::before,
.section-header .eyebrow-line::after {
    content: "";
    width: 28px; height: 1px;
    background: var(--color-gold-rich);
    opacity: 0.5;
}

/* ---------- Reveal animations ---------- */
@keyframes fadeUpSoft {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
.hero-content.reveal.visible { animation: fadeUpSoft 0.9s var(--ease) both; }


/* ============================================================
   2026-05 — INNER PAGES POLISH
   ============================================================ */

/* ---------- Premium Page Hero ---------- */
.page-hero-premium {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: calc(var(--nav-height) + var(--space-24)) 0 var(--space-20);
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 60% at 0% 0%, rgba(30, 136, 200, 0.07), transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 60% at 100% 100%, rgba(201, 165, 92, 0.06), transparent 60%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, #FAF8F3 0%, #fff 100%);
}
.page-hero-premium::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(10,37,64,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(10,37,64,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 60px 60px;
    mask: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 50% 30%, #000 30%, transparent 80%);
    -webkit-mask: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 50% 30%, #000 30%, transparent 80%);
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.5;
}
.page-hero-premium .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.page-hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
    gap: var(--space-12);
    align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .page-hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.page-hero-content { max-width: 640px; }
.page-hero-content .breadcrumb {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--color-muted);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.page-hero-content .breadcrumb a { color: var(--color-muted); }
.page-hero-content .breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--color-accent); }
.page-hero-content h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 3.5vw + 1rem, 3.8rem);
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
    color: var(--color-primary);
}
.page-hero-content h1 em {
    font-family: var(--font-serif, var(--font-display));
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--color-gold-rich);
}
.page-hero-content .lede {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--color-text);
    max-width: 56ch;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-7);
}
.page-hero-content .buttons { display: flex; gap: var(--space-3); flex-wrap: wrap; }

.page-hero-visual {
    position: relative;
}
.page-hero-visual img {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 28px;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -20px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.22);
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
    object-fit: cover;
}
.page-hero-visual-chip {
    position: absolute;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.08);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 36px -10px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.22);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
}
.page-hero-visual-chip .chip-num {
    font-family: var(--font-serif, var(--font-display));
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--color-medical-blue);
    line-height: 1;
}
.page-hero-visual-chip.chip-1 { top: 12%; left: -18px; }
.page-hero-visual-chip.chip-2 { bottom: 12%; right: -18px; }

/* ---------- Mission/Vision/Values cards ---------- */
.mvv-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-6);
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .mvv-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.mvv-card {
    position: relative;
    padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-7);
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 22px;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px -6px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.08);
    transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.45s var(--ease), border-color 0.45s var(--ease);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.mvv-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-medical-blue), var(--color-gold-rich));
}
.mvv-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 28px 56px -20px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.18);
    border-color: rgba(201, 165, 92, 0.4);
}
.mvv-icon {
    width: 52px; height: 52px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-medical-blue), var(--color-navy-deep));
    color: #fff;
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}
.mvv-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif, var(--font-display));
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.mvv-card p {
    color: var(--color-text);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ---------- Trust-data 6-card grid ---------- */
.trust-data-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-5);
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .trust-data-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 520px) { .trust-data-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.trust-data-card {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, var(--color-sky) 220%);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: var(--space-7);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease), border-color 0.4s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease);
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-4);
    align-items: flex-start;
}
.trust-data-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: rgba(30, 136, 200, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 50px -20px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.16);
}
.trust-data-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 44px; height: 44px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(30, 136, 200, 0.18), rgba(201, 165, 92, 0.10));
    color: var(--color-medical-blue);
    display: grid; place-items: center;
}
.trust-data-card h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif, var(--font-display));
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.trust-data-card p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--color-muted);
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ---------- Contact info cards ---------- */
.contact-info-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-5);
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .contact-info-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 520px) { .contact-info-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.contact-info-tile {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding: var(--space-7);
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px -4px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.06);
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease), border-color 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.contact-info-tile:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: rgba(30, 136, 200, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 28px 56px -20px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.16);
}
.contact-info-tile .contact-info-icon {
    width: 52px; height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-medical-blue), var(--color-navy-deep));
    color: #fff;
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-4);
}
.contact-info-tile h4 {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.contact-info-tile .value {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.4;
    display: block;
}
.contact-info-tile .value a { color: inherit; }
.contact-info-tile .value a:hover { color: var(--color-medical-blue); }
.contact-info-tile .sub {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--color-muted);
    margin-top: 4px;
    display: block;
}

/* ---------- Contact split layout ---------- */
.contact-split {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-12);
    align-items: start;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .contact-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.map-card {
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 36px -12px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.18);
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
}
.map-card iframe { width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0; display: block; }

/* ---------- Service tile grid spacing for services index ---------- */
.services-index-section { padding-bottom: var(--space-24); }

/* ---------- Team grid polish ---------- */
.team-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-6);
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) { .team-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 768px)  { .team-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 480px)  { .team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.team-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px -4px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.08);
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease), border-color 0.4s var(--ease);
}
.team-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: rgba(201, 165, 92, 0.40);
    box-shadow: 0 28px 56px -20px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.18);
}
.team-card a { color: inherit; display: block; }
.team-photo {
    aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--color-warm);
}
.team-photo img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top center;
    transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease);
}
.team-card:hover .team-photo img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.team-info {
    padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-5);
    text-align: center;
}
.team-name {
    font-family: var(--font-serif, var(--font-display));
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.team-role {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--color-medical-blue);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}