/* =========================================================
   COLOR PALETTE & VARIABLES
   ========================================================= */
:root {
    --color-dark-brown: #2C1A11;
    --color-medium-brown: #4A3225;
    --color-gold: #D4AF37;
    --color-yellow: #E5A93C;
    --color-yellow-soft: #F9F2E7;
    --color-warm-white: #FAF8F5;
    --color-pure-white: #FFFFFF;
    --color-text-dark: #231B15;
    --color-text-muted: #6B5E55;
    --color-border: #E8E2D9;
    --color-hero-btn-purple: #925375;
    
    --font-heading: 'Lora', serif;
    --font-body: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;

    --shadow-soft: 0 8px 24px rgba(44, 26, 17, 0.06);
    --shadow-card: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

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

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    background-color: rgb(255, 255, 254) ;
    /* DOT PATTERN ON BODY BACKGROUND */
    background-image: radial-gradient(var(--color-border) 1.2px, transparent 1.2px);
    background-size: 24px 24px;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    line-height: 1.6;
    position: relative;
}

/* VECTOR BACKGROUND ELEMENTS */
.bg-vector {
    position: absolute;
    color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18); /* Subtle warm gold vector tint */
    font-size: 4.5rem;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.vector-hat { top: 15%; left: 3%; }
.vector-wheat { top: 25%; right: 4%; }
.vector-whisk { top: 75%; left: 4%; }

/* UTILITY CLASSES */
.container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.text-center { text-align: center; }
.max-700 { max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto; }

.section {
    padding: 4rem 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.sub-heading {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.section-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: var(--color-dark-brown);
}

.gold-line {
    width: 60px;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-gold), var(--color-yellow));
    margin: 0.8rem 0 1.5rem 0;
}

.center-line {
    margin: 0.8rem auto 1.5rem auto;
}

/* TOP ANNOUNCEMENT BAR - SOLID GOLD */
.top-announcement-bar {
    background-color: var(--color-gold);
    color: var(--color-dark-brown);
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.top-announcement-bar a {
    color: var(--color-dark-brown);
    text-decoration: underline;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-left: 5px;
}

/* HEADER & NAV BAR */
.main-header {
    background-color: var(--color-pure-white);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    padding: 0.8rem 0;
}

.nav-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    list-style: none;
    gap: 2rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.nav-menu a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--color-dark-brown);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.nav-menu a:hover, .nav-menu a.active {
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

.site-logo {
    height: 50px;
    width: auto;
    display: block;
}

/* BRAND LOGO & TITLE ALIGNMENT */
.logo-center {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.brand-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    text-decoration: none;
}

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

.brand-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-dark-brown);
    line-height: 1.1;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.brand-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* DROPDOWN MENU */
.dropdown { position: relative; }

.dropdown-content {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    background-color: var(--color-pure-white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    list-style: none;
    min-width: 200px;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    z-index: 100;
}

.dropdown-content li a {
    padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem;
    display: block;
}

.dropdown-content li a:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-yellow-soft);
}

.dropdown:hover .dropdown-content {
    display: block;
}

.mobile-toggle {
    display: none;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--color-dark-brown);
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* =========================================================
   HERO OVERLAY SECTION
   ========================================================= */
.hero-overlay-section {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 85vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 4rem 1rem 5rem 1rem;
}

.hero-background-image {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    z-index: 1;
    transition: background-image 1.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1); 
}

.hero-dark-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    z-index: 2;
}

.hero-center-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 900px;
    color: var(--color-pure-white);
    padding: 0 1rem;
}

.hero-title-overlay {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.hero-subtext-overlay {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    max-width: 750px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.hero-overlay-cta-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.btn-overlay-solid {
    background-color: var(--color-gold);
    color: var(--color-dark-brown);
    padding: 0.9rem 2.2rem;
    border-radius: 40px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
    display: inline-block;
}

.btn-overlay-solid:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-yellow);
    border-color: var(--color-yellow);
    color: var(--color-dark-brown);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

.btn-overlay-outline {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
    color: var(--color-pure-white);
    padding: 0.9rem 2.2rem;
    border-radius: 0px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    border: 2px solid #FFFFFF;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.btn-overlay-outline:hover {
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    color: var(--color-dark-brown);
}

.hero-footnote-overlay {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* TICKER MARQUEE AT BOTTOM OF HERO */
.ticker-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background-color: rgba(255, 237, 134, 0.85);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 4;
}

.ticker-content {
    display: flex;
    white-space: nowrap;
    animation: tickerAnim 20s linear infinite;
}

.ticker-content span {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--color-dark-brown);
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
}

@keyframes tickerAnim {
    0% { transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* =========================================================
   MULTI-STEP APPLICATION FORM MODAL STYLING
   ========================================================= */
.modal-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 2000;
    padding: 1rem;
}

.modal-overlay.active {
    display: flex;
}

.modal-box {
    background: var(--color-pure-white);
    border-radius: 12px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 650px;
    padding: 2rem;
    position: relative;
    max-height: 90vh;
    overflow-y: auto;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.modal-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.2rem;
    right: 1.2rem;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: 0.2s;
}

.modal-close:hover {
    color: var(--color-dark-brown);
}

.modal-header h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--color-dark-brown);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.modal-header p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.form-steps-indicator {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-border);
    padding-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.step-badge {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #999;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.6rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: #f4f4f4;
}

.step-badge.active {
    background: var(--color-dark-brown);
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

.form-step {
    display: none;
}

.form-step.active {
    display: block;
}

.form-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.8rem;
}

.flex-1 { flex: 1; }
.flex-3 { flex: 3; }

.input-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.input-group label {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-dark-brown);
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.input-group input, .input-group select, .input-group textarea {
    padding: 0.7rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-family: inherit;
    outline: none;
}

.input-group input:focus, .input-group select:focus, .input-group textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.form-section-fieldset {
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.form-section-fieldset legend {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-dark-brown);
    padding: 0 0.4rem;
}

.checkbox-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin: 1rem 0;
}

.checkbox-group input {
    margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

.checkbox-group label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.step-btn-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 1.2rem;
}

.btn-step-next, .btn-step-prev, .btn-submit-gold {
    padding: 0.8rem 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
    transition: 0.2s;
}

.btn-step-next, .btn-submit-gold {
    background: var(--color-dark-brown);
    color: var(--color-pure-white);
    margin-left: auto;
}

.btn-submit-gold {
    background: var(--color-gold);
    color: var(--color-dark-brown);
}

.btn-step-prev {
    background: #e0e0e0;
    color: #333;
}

.btn-step-next:hover, .btn-submit-gold:hover { opacity: 0.9; }
.btn-step-prev:hover { background: #d0d0d0; }

/* MEDIA QUERIES FOR MOBILE RESPONSE */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .main-header .nav-menu { display: none; }
    .mobile-toggle { display: block; }

    .nav-container {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: space-between;
        align-items: center;
        padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    }

    .site-logo {
        height: 40px;
        width: auto;
    }

    .brand-title {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }

    .brand-subtitle {
        font-size: 0.6rem;
    }

    .hero-overlay-section {
        min-height: 75vh;
        padding-top: 3rem;
    }

    .hero-title-overlay {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }

    .hero-subtext-overlay {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    .hero-overlay-cta-group {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 300px;
        margin: 0 auto 1.5rem auto;
    }

    .btn-overlay-solid, .btn-overlay-outline {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .form-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0;
    }
}

/* GRID LAYOUTS & CARDS */
.grid-3-col {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.8rem;
}

@media(min-width: 768px) {
    .grid-3-col { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}

.info-card {
    background: var(--color-pure-white);
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    text-align: center;
}

.card-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.info-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}









/* =========================================================
   WHY JOIN US - BACKGROUND IMAGE & COMPACT CARDS
   ========================================================= */

/* 1. Section with Background Image & Dark Overlay */
.why-join-us {
    position: relative;
    padding: 4.5rem 1.5rem;
    /* UPDATE PATH TO YOUR IMAGE HERE */
    background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(44, 26, 17, 0.82), rgba(44, 26, 17, 0.82)), url('../images/teach.jpg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-attachment: fixed; /* Parallax effect (optional) */
}

/* Light text for section header on dark image */
.why-join-us .section-title {
    color: var(--color-pure-white);
}

.why-join-us .sub-heading {
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

/* 2. Constrained Container to Keep Cards Compact */
.why-join-us .grid-3-col {
    max-width: 980px; /* Prevents cards from stretching too wide */
    margin: 0 auto;
    gap: 1.25rem; /* Tighter gap between boxes */
}

/* 3. Compact Glass/White Card Styling */
.why-join-us .info-card {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95); /* Clean semi-transparent white */
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem; /* Reduced internal padding to shrink box height */
    border-radius: 10px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-start;
}

.why-join-us .info-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Compact Typography Inside Cards */
.why-join-us .info-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--color-dark-brown);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.why-join-us .info-card p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

/* 4. Compact Icon Badges */
.why-join-us .card-icon {
    width: 48px; /* Compact icon size */
    height: 48px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin: 0 auto 0.8rem auto;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* Card Accent Borders */
.info-card.card-brown {
    border-top: 4px solid var(--color-dark-brown);
}
.info-card.card-brown .card-icon {
    background-color: var(--color-dark-brown);
    color: var(--color-warm-white);
}

.info-card.card-gold {
    border-top: 4px solid var(--color-gold);
}
.info-card.card-gold .card-icon {
    background-color: var(--color-gold);
    color: var(--color-pure-white);
}

.info-card.card-yellow {
    border-top: 4px solid var(--color-yellow);
}
.info-card.card-yellow .card-icon {
    background-color: var(--color-yellow);
    color: var(--color-pure-white);
}














/* SPECIAL BANNER BOX */
/* =========================================================
   SPECIAL OVERLAY BANNER CARD (Japanese Reference Style)
   ========================================================= */
.banner-box-section {
    padding: 4rem 0;
}

.special-banner-card {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 520px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start; /* Keeps floating card aligned to top-left */
    background: transparent;
}

/* 1. Image shifts to the right and stretches downwards */
.banner-img-side {
    position: absolute;
    top: 40px;          /* Offset down so card overlaps top edge */
    right: 0;
    width: 65%;         /* Occupies 65% of container width on the right */
    height: calc(100% - 40px);
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    z-index: 1;
}

.banner-img-side img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
}

/* 2. White Information Card floating over top-left of image */
.banner-info-side {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    background: #ffffff;
    width: 48%;          /* Adjust width to feel compact like the reference */
    padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    text-align: center;  /* Centered aesthetic matching Japanese editorial layout */
}

.banner-tag {
    color: var(--color-gold);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.banner-info-side h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: #1a1a1a;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.banner-list {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.1rem;
    text-align: left; /* Keep long text left-aligned inside for readability */
}

.banner-list li {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #4a4a4a;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.banner-list i {
    color: var(--color-gold);
    margin-right: 6px;
}

/* Responsive handling for mobile screens */
@media (max-width: 850px) {
    .special-banner-card {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column-reverse;
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .banner-img-side {
        position: relative;
        top: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: 280px;
    }

    .banner-info-side {
        width: 100%;
        padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
        box-shadow: none;
        border-radius: 12px 12px 0 0;
    }
}

/* =========================================================
   COURSES OVERVIEW SECTION (Dark Brown Background)
   ========================================================= */

/* 1. Rich Dark Brown Section Background */
.courses-overview {
    background-color: var(--color-dark-brown);
    padding: 5rem 1.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

/* 2. Update Header Text Inside Dark Section for Contrast */
.courses-overview .sub-heading {
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

.courses-overview .section-title {
    color: var(--color-warm-white);
}

/* 3. Seamless transparent cards sitting on dark background */
.course-box {
    background: transparent;
    border-radius: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    text-align: center;
}

/* 4. Image Container & Zoom Effect */
.course-box-img { 
    height: 240px; 
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.course-box-img img { 
    width: 100%; 
    height: 100%; 
    object-fit: cover; 
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.course-box:hover .course-box-img img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* 5. Light Text & Gold Underlined Action Link */
.course-box-content { 
    padding: 0.5rem 0.5rem 0 0.5rem; 
}

.course-box-content h3 { 
    font-family: var(--font-heading); 
    font-size: 1.35rem; 
    color: var(--color-warm-white);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem; 
}

.course-box-content p { 
    font-size: 0.9rem; 
    color: rgba(250, 248, 245, 0.8); /* Softened warm white for readable body text */
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem; 
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Underlined action link matching the reference 'READ MORE' style */
.btn-card-link {
    color: var(--color-gold);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
    padding-bottom: 2px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: inline-block;
}

.btn-card-link:hover { 
    color: var(--color-pure-white); 
    border-bottom-color: var(--color-pure-white);
}

/* GALLERY 6 IMAGES GRID */
.grid-6-gallery {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.2rem;
}

@media(min-width: 600px) { .grid-6-gallery { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media(min-width: 900px) { .grid-6-gallery { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }

.gallery-item {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 240px;
}

.gallery-item img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.4s;
}

.gallery-item:hover img { transform: scale(1.05); }

.gallery-caption {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(0,0,0,0.8));
    color: var(--color-pure-white);
    padding: 1rem 0.8rem 0.6rem 0.8rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* FOOTER */
.site-footer {
    background-color: var(--color-dark-brown);
    color: var(--color-pure-white);
    padding: 3.5rem 0 1.5rem 0;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

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

@media(min-width: 768px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr; } }

.footer-logo-img { height: 45px; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.footer-col p { color: #C5BCB5; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.footer-col h4 { font-family: var(--font-heading); color: var(--color-gold); margin-bottom: 1rem; }

.footer-col ul { list-style: none; }
.footer-col ul li { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.footer-col ul li a { color: #C5BCB5; text-decoration: none; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.footer-col ul li a:hover { color: var(--color-gold); }

.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
    padding-top: 1.2rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #9E938B;
}
/* =========================================================
   course food and beverages style
   ========================================================= */
/* =========================================================
   COURSE HERO BANNER (MATCHING CONTACT US HERO)
   ========================================================= */
/* Base Hero Banner Styling */
.course-hero-banner {
    position: relative;
    background-position: center;
    background-size: cover;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    padding: 4.5rem 1rem;
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Page-Specific Background Images */
.fb-hero {
    background-image: url('../images/fb7.jpg'); /* Food & Beverage Image */
}

.pastry-hero {
    background-image: url('../images/pbb1.jpg'); /* Replace with your Pastry image filename */
}

.cookery-hero {
    background-image: url('../images/sc4.jpg'); /* Replace with your Cookery image filename */
}

.chefs-hero {
    background-image: url('../images/heroimage.jpg'); /* Replace with your image file name */
}

.student-hero {
    background-image: url('../images/student.life/campus.events/unnamed9.jpg'); /* Replace with your image file name */
}

.hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(44, 26, 17, 0.85) 0%, rgba(20, 10, 5, 0.92) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.course-hero-banner .hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.sub-heading-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    color: #d97706;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.course-hero-banner h1 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    color: #e2a85c;
    max-width: 650px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* =========================================================
   COURSE CARDS & SECTION STYLING
   ========================================================= */
.course-detail-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
}

.grid-2-col {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
}

@media(min-width: 850px) {
    .grid-2-col { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

.course-detail-box {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 0px;
    border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.box-header {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.8rem;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.weekday-header { background-color: #2c1a11; }
.weekend-header { background-color: #3d2214; }

.batch-badge {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
    border-radius: 0px;
}

.gold-badge { background-color: #d97706; color: #2c1a11; }

.box-header h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.box-body { padding: 1.8rem; }
.box-body h4 { font-size: 1rem; color: #2c1a11; margin-bottom: 1rem; }

.course-bullets {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.course-bullets li {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #333333;
}

.course-bullets i { color: #d97706; margin-right: 8px; }

.course-meta {
    background: #fdfbf7;
    padding: 1rem;
    border-radius: 0px;
    border: 1px solid #eee;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.course-meta p { margin-bottom: 0.4rem; color: #333333; }
.course-meta i { color: #d97706; margin-right: 6px; }

.urgency-notice {
    background-color: #FFF0F0;
    color: #D9534F;
    padding: 0.7rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 0px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.btn-apply-now {
    width: 100%;
    background-color: #2c1a11;
    color: #ffffff;
    border: none;
    padding: 0.9rem;
    border-radius: 0px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.btn-apply-now:hover { background-color: #d97706; color: #2c1a11; }
.gold-btn { background-color: #d97706; color: #2c1a11; }

/* =========================================================
   CHECKOUT-STYLE FORM REDESIGN (REF UI MATCH)
   ========================================================= */

.modal-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; left: 0; 
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    z-index: 2000;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
    padding: 1rem;
}

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

/* --- UPDATED: Widened modal for desktop --- */
.checkout-style-modal {
    background: #f8faf9;
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    max-width: 720px !important; /* Increased from 580px so it has breathing room */
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    max-height: 90vh;
    overflow-y: auto;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    color: #1a202c;
}

/* Modal Close Button */
.modal-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 18px; 
    right: 20px;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: #718096;
    background: #edf2f7;
    border: none;
    width: 32px; height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.modal-close:hover {
    background: #e2e8f0;
    color: #1a202c;
}

/* Modal Header */
.checkout-header {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.header-top {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.header-top h3 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0f172a;
    margin: 0;
}

.secure-badge {
    color: #16a34a;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.checkout-header .subtitle {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #64748b;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

/* Step Sections */
.form-section {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
}

.section-title {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

.step-num {
    background: #16a34a;
    color: #ffffff;
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.section-title h4 {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0f172a;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Sub-fieldsets */
.sub-fieldset {
    border: 1px dashed #cbd5e1;
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    background: #f8fafc;
}

.sub-legend {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #475569;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* --- UPDATED: Forced single-column vertical stack --- */
.form-row,
.flex-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column; /* Stacks all paired inputs top to bottom */
    gap: 0;
}

.split-2 > .input-group,
.col-1-3,
.col-2-3 {
    width: 100%;
}

/* Input Styling */
.input-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.input-group label {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #475569;
}

.input-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.field-icon {
    position: absolute;
    left: 14px;
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.input-wrapper input,
.input-wrapper select,
.input-wrapper textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.72rem 0.85rem 0.72rem 2.6rem;
    border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #1e293b;
    background: #ffffff;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    font-family: inherit;
}

.input-wrapper textarea {
    padding-top: 0.7rem;
    resize: vertical;
}

.input-wrapper select {
    appearance: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;charset=US-ASCII,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22292.4%22%20height%3D%22292.4%22%3E%3Cpath%20fill%3D%22%2394A3B8%22%20d%3D%22M287%2069.4a17.6%2017.6%200%200%200-13-5.4H18.4c-5%200-9.3%201.8-12.9%205.4A17.6%2017.6%200%200%200%200%2082.2c0%205%201.8%209.3%205.4%2012.9l128%20127.9c3.6%203.6%207.8%205.4%2012.8%205.4s9.2-1.8%2012.8-5.4L287%2095c3.5-3.5%205.4-7.8%205.4-12.8%200-5-1.9-9.2-5.5-12.8z%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: right 14px top 50%;
    background-size: 10px auto;
}

/* Readonly Field Styling */
.readonly-wrapper input {
    background-color: #f1f5f9;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1e293b;
    border-color: #e2e8f0;
}

/* Inputs without icons fallback */
.input-wrapper input:only-child,
.input-wrapper select:only-child {
    padding-left: 0.85rem;
}

/* Focus state */
.input-wrapper input:focus,
.input-wrapper select:focus,
.input-wrapper textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: #16a34a;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.12);
}

/* Custom Checkbox */
.checkbox-container {
    margin: 1.2rem 0 1rem;
}

.custom-checkbox {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 8px;
    cursor: pointer;
    user-select: none;
}

.custom-checkbox input {
    accent-color: #16a34a;
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.checkbox-label {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

/* Submit Button */
.btn-submit-green {
    width: 100%;
    background: #16a34a;
    color: #ffffff;
    border: none;
    padding: 0.9rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.25);
}

.btn-submit-green:hover {
    background: #15803d;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.35);
}

.security-footer {
    margin-top: 0.8rem;
}

.security-footer p {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #16a34a;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* =========================================================
   CHECKOUT MODAL MOBILE OVERRIDES
   ========================================================= */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .checkout-style-modal {
        padding: 1.2rem 1rem;
        border-radius: 16px;
        max-height: 92vh;
    }

    .form-section {
        padding: 0.9rem;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    /* Fix huge section headers on mobile */
    .section-title h4 {
        font-size: 1.05rem !important;
        line-height: 1.3 !important;
        font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
    }

    /* Force inputs & date pickers to fill full width properly */
    .input-wrapper input,
    .input-wrapper select,
    .input-wrapper textarea {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        padding: 0.65rem 0.75rem 0.65rem 2.4rem;
        height: 42px; /* Fixes collapsing date inputs on mobile */
        box-sizing: border-box;
    }

    /* Fix icon alignment inside inputs */
    .field-icon {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        left: 10px;
    }
}

/* =========================================================
   CHEFS ABOUT PAGE 
   ========================================================= */
.chefs-section {
    padding-top: 2rem;
}

.chef-profile-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 3rem;
    background: var(--color-pure-white);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 0px;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.chef-profile-card.reverse-card {
    flex-direction: row-reverse;
}

.chef-img-wrapper {
    flex: 1;
    position: relative;
    max-width: 420px;
    border-radius: 0px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.chef-img-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 420px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 0px;
    display: block;
}

.chef-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 15px;
    left: 15px;
    background: var(--color-dark-brown);
    color: var(--color-pure-white);
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 0px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.chef-badge.gold-badge {
    background: var(--color-gold);
    color: var(--color-dark-brown);
}

.chef-info {
    flex: 1.2;
}

.chef-role {
    color: var(--color-gold);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.chef-info h2 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: var(--color-dark-brown);
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.chef-exp {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #666;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.chef-bio {
    margin: 1.2rem 0;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #444;
}

.chef-highlights {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 1.2rem;
}

.chef-highlights span {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-dark-brown);
}

.chef-highlights i {
    color: var(--color-gold);
    margin-right: 6px;
}


.chef-img-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 420px;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top center; /* <--- THIS FIXES THE CROPPED HEADS */
    border-radius: 0px;
    display: block;
}

/* Read More Hidden Bio Styling */
.chef-full-bio {
    display: none; /* Hidden by default */
    margin-top: 0.8rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #444;
}

.chef-full-bio.active {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

.read-more-btn {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0.8rem 0 1.2rem 0;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.read-more-btn:hover {
    color: var(--color-dark-brown);
}

/* =========================================================
   CHEFS MOBILE RESPONSIVE FIXES
   ========================================================= */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .chefs-section {
        padding-top: 1rem;
    }

    /* Stack cards vertically on mobile */
    .chef-profile-card,
    .chef-profile-card.reverse-card {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 1.5rem;
        padding: 1.25rem;
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
        width: 100%;
        box-sizing: border-box;
        overflow: hidden; /* Stops content overflow */
    }

    /* Ensure images scale down properly */
    .chef-img-wrapper {
        max-width: 100%;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .chef-img-wrapper img {
        height: 280px; /* Reduces image height so cards aren't overly tall */
        width: 100%;
        object-fit: cover;
        object-position: top center;
    }

    .chef-info {
        width: 100%;
    }

    /* Adjust typography sizing for smaller screens */
    .chef-info h2 {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
        line-height: 1.2;
    }

    .chef-role {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        line-height: 1.4;
        word-break: break-word; /* Prevents long text titles from extending off screen */
    }

    .chef-exp {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    .chef-bio, 
    .chef-full-bio p {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        line-height: 1.6;
    }

    .chef-highlights span {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
}

/* =========================================================
   STUDENT LIFE PAGE - EXHIBITION SLIDER STYLE
   ========================================================= */
.compact-banner {
    padding: 3.5rem 1rem 1.5rem 1rem;
}

.gallery-main-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Lora', serif);
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: #2c1a11;
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
}

.banner-tagline {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #666;
    font-weight: 400;
    max-width: 650px;
    margin: 0.5rem auto 0 auto;
}

.bg-light-alt {
    background-color: #faf8f5;
}

.section-title {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.section-title h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Lora', serif);
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: #2c1a11;
}
/* =========================================================
   STUDENT LIFE PAGE - EXHIBITION SLIDER & LIGHTBOX FIX
   ========================================================= */
.compact-banner {
    padding: 2.5rem 1rem 1rem 1rem;
}

.gallery-main-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Lora', serif);
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: #2c1a11;
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
}

.banner-tagline {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #666;
    font-weight: 400;
    max-width: 650px;
    margin: 0.5rem auto 0 auto;
}

.bg-light-alt {
    background-color: #faf8f5;
}

.section-title {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.section-title h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Lora', serif);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: #2c1a11;
}

/* CAROUSEL WRAPPER & SLIDER */
.carousel-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
}

.carousel-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    scrollbar-width: none; /* Firefox */
    padding: 10px 0;
    width: 100%;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
}

.carousel-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none; /* Chrome/Safari */
}

/* GALLERY CARDS */
.gallery-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc(25% - 12px); /* 4 images per row desktop */
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    background: #111;
    scroll-snap-align: start;
}

.gallery-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.gallery-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

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

/* OVERLAY BUTTONS (< and >) */
.slider-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    color: #2c1a11;
    font-size: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    z-index: 10;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.slider-btn:hover {
    background: var(--color-gold, #c59d5f);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: var(--color-gold, #c59d5f);
}

.prev-btn { left: -15px; }
.next-btn { right: -15px; }


/* =========================================================
   LIGHTBOX MODAL FIX - PREVENTS IMAGE OVERFLOW
   ========================================================= */
.lightbox-modal {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.88);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    z-index: 99999;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 20px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.lightbox-modal.active {
    display: flex;
}

.lightbox-content {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 90vw;
    max-height: 85vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    animation: lightboxZoom 0.25s ease-out forwards;
}

@keyframes lightboxZoom {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.92); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
}

.lightbox-content img {
    max-width: 85vw;
    max-height: 80vh;
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    display: block;
}

.lightbox-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: -45px;
    right: 0;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
    padding: 5px;
    line-height: 1;
}

.lightbox-close:hover {
    color: #c59d5f;
}


/* =========================================================
   RESPONSIVE / MOBILE STYLES
   ========================================================= */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .gallery-card {
        flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 8px); /* 2 images per row on tablets */
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .section {
        padding: 2rem 1rem;
    }

    .gallery-main-title {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    .section-title h2 {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
        line-height: 1.3;
    }

    .carousel-wrapper {
        padding: 0;
    }

    /* Standard mobile card framing */
    .gallery-card {
        flex: 0 0 100%;
        aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
        border-radius: 10px;
    }

    .slider-btn {
        width: 36px;
        height: 36px;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    }

    .prev-btn { left: 8px; }
    .next-btn { right: 8px; }

    .lightbox-close {
        top: -40px;
        right: 0;
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }

    .lightbox-content img {
        max-width: 92vw;
        max-height: 75vh;
    }
}


/* =========================================================
   CONTACT US PAGE - CLEANED & FIXED
   ========================================================= */

/* CONTAINER HELPER */
.container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

/* 1. HERO BANNER */
.contact-hero-banner {
    position: relative;
    background: url('../images/hotel.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
    padding: 4.5rem 1rem;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(44, 26, 17, 0.85) 0%, rgba(20, 10, 5, 0.92) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.hero-content h1 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.hero-content p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--color-gold, #d97706);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* 2. GET IN TOUCH SECTION */
.get-in-touch-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0 2rem 0;
}

.touch-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    align-items: start;
    gap: 3rem;
}

.touch-left h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: #2c1a11;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.touch-subtext {
    color: #555;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
}

.touch-info-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
}

.touch-info-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.touch-icon {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    background: #2c1a11;
    color: #d97706;
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.touch-text h4 {
    color: #2c1a11;
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.1rem;
}

.touch-text p {
    color: #666;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.touch-social-links {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    padding-top: 1rem;
    border-top: 1px solid #eaeaea;
}

.touch-social-links h4 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #2c1a11;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.social-icons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.6rem;
}

.social-icons a {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    background: #2c1a11;
    color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 6px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.social-icons a:hover {
    background: #d97706;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* MEDIA BOX RIGHT (MAP + HOTEL IMAGE) */
.touch-right-media {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.map-box {
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    border: 1px solid #eee;
}

.hotel-photo-box {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

.hotel-photo-box img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 160px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.hotel-label {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 10px;
    left: 10px;
    background: rgba(44, 26, 17, 0.9);
    color: #d97706;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* 3. WHATSAPP CARD SECTION */
.whatsapp-card-wrapper {
    margin: 2rem auto 4rem auto;
    max-width: 750px;
    padding: 0 1rem;
}

.whatsapp-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid #eaeaea;
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.whatsapp-card h3 {
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    color: #2c1a11;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading, serif);
}

.whatsapp-card p {
    margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
    color: #666;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

a.whatsapp-btn, 
a.whatsapp-btn:visited, 
a.whatsapp-btn:link {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background-color: #25D366 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    font-size: 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

a.whatsapp-btn:hover {
    background-color: #20ba5a !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
}

/* 4. RESPONSIVE DESIGN */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .touch-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    
    .whatsapp-card-wrapper {
        margin: 1.5rem auto 3rem auto;
    }

    .whatsapp-card {
        padding: 1.8rem 1.2rem;
    }

    .whatsapp-card h3 {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
    }

    a.whatsapp-btn {
        width: 100%;
        padding: 12px 20px;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
}

/* =========================================================
   WHY CHOOSE US - FACTUAL LIST STYLES
   ========================================================= */
.max-800 {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.why-facts-section {
    padding-top: 1rem;
    padding-bottom: 4rem;
}

.factual-points-list {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 0;
}

.factual-points-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--color-dark-brown);
    line-height: 1.6;
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--color-border);
}

.factual-points-list li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.gold-icon {
    color: var(--color-gold);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-top: 0.2rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.factual-points-list strong {
    color: var(--color-dark-brown);
    font-weight: 700;
}




















/* MOBILE NAV STYLES */
@media(max-width: 768px) {
    .nav-left, .nav-right { display: none; }
    .mobile-toggle { display: block; }
    
    .nav-container.mobile-active .nav-left,
    .nav-container.mobile-active .nav-right {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 1rem 0;
    }

    .nav-container.mobile-active {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
}

/* =========================================================
   WHO WE ARE 50/50 SPLIT SECTION
   ========================================================= */
.who-we-are-split {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    min-height: 380px;
    width: 100%;
}

/* RIGHT SIDE: Cream Beige Background */
.who-we-are-left {
    background-color: var(--color-warm-white);
    background-image: radial-gradient(var(--color-border) 1.2px, transparent 1.2px);
    background-size: 24px 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 3.5rem 2.5rem;
    position: relative;
}

/* LEFT SIDE: Deep Dark Brown Background */
.who-we-are-right {
    background-color: var(--color-dark-brown);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 3.5rem 2.5rem;
}

/* Inner Text Alignment */
.split-content-box {
    max-width: 480px;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Crisp White Paragraph Text on Dark Brown */
.split-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body); /* Keeps Plus Jakarta Sans */
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.85;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    font-weight: 300;
}

/* Responsive Stack for Mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .who-we-are-split {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}


/* =========================================================
   MODAL SUBMIT BUTTON FIX
   ========================================================= */
.btn-submit-gold {
    width: 100%;
    background-color: var(--color-gold, #d97706);
    color: var(--color-dark-brown, #2c1a11);
    border: none;
    padding: 1rem;
    border-radius: 0px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    cursor: pointer;
    margin-top: 1.2rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.25);
}

.btn-submit-gold:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-dark-brown, #2c1a11);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(44, 26, 17, 0.3);
}



/* FORCE ALL SECTION HEADERS & TITLES TO BE CENTERED */
.section-header, 
.section-header.text-center,
.sub-heading,
.section-title {
    text-align: center !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    width: 100% !important;
}

.gold-line {
    margin-left: auto !important;
    margin-right: auto !important;
}


@media (max-width: 768px) {
    /* Hide the desktop nav links by default on mobile */
    .nav-menu {
        display: none;
    }

    /* When mobileToggle is clicked, show the links */
    .nav-menu.active,
    nav.active .nav-menu {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
        background: #ffffff; /* Change to your header color if dark */
        padding: 1rem 0;
        text-align: center;
    }

    /* Turn the hamburger icon into an X when active (optional polish) */
    .mobile-toggle.active .fa-bars::before {
        content: "\f00d"; /* FontAwesome X icon */
    }
}

/* =========================================================
   FINAL MOBILE RESPONSIVE FIXES (MODAL + HEADER)
   ========================================================= */
@media (max-width: 600px) {

    /* 1. Modal Container & Text Sizing Fixes */
    .checkout-style-modal {
        padding: 1.2rem 1rem;
        border-radius: 16px;
        max-height: 92vh;
    }

    .form-section {
        padding: 0.9rem;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .section-title h4 {
        font-size: 1.05rem !important;
        line-height: 1.3 !important;
        font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
    }

    .input-wrapper input,
    .input-wrapper select,
    .input-wrapper textarea {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        padding: 0.65rem 0.75rem 0.65rem 2.4rem;
        height: 42px; /* Prevents date input from collapsing */
        box-sizing: border-box;
    }

    .field-icon {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        left: 10px;
    }

    /* 2. FORCE GREEN COLORS BACK ON MOBILE */
    .step-num {
        background-color: #16a34a !important;
        color: #ffffff !important;
        width: 26px !important;
        height: 26px !important;
        border-radius: 50% !important;
        display: inline-flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        font-size: 0.82rem !important;
    }

    .secure-badge {
        color: #16a34a !important;
    }

    .btn-submit-green {
        background-color: #16a34a !important;
        color: #ffffff !important;
    }

    /* 3. Header CIACA Logo Text Sizing */
    .brand-title {
        font-size: 0.72rem !important;
        white-space: normal !important;
        line-height: 1.25 !important;
    }

    .brand-subtitle {
        font-size: 0.58rem !important;
        line-height: 1.2 !important;
        letter-spacing: 0.2px !important;
    }

    .brand-text {
        max-width: 180px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================
   DESKTOP & MOBILE NAVIGATION FIXES
   ========================================================== */

/* 1. DESKTOP ONLY VIEW */
@media (min-width: 769px) {
    .mobile-header-bar,
    .mobile-drawer {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .desktop-nav {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: space-between;
        width: 100%;
    }
}

/* 2. MOBILE ONLY VIEW */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .desktop-nav {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .mobile-header-bar {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: space-between;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .mobile-toggle {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
        color: var(--color-dark-brown);
        cursor: pointer;
    }

    /* Right-Side Drawer */
    .mobile-drawer {
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        right: 0;
        width: 80%;
        max-width: 300px;
        height: 100vh;
        background-color: var(--color-pure-white);
        z-index: 9999;
        padding: 60px 24px 24px 24px;
        
        transform: translateX(100%);
        transition: transform 0.3s ease-in-out;
        box-shadow: -4px 0 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    }

    .mobile-drawer.open {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    .mobile-close-btn {
        position: absolute;
        top: 20px;
        right: 20px;
        background: none;
        border: none;
        font-size: 2.2rem;
        color: var(--color-dark-brown);
        cursor: pointer;
    }

    .mobile-menu-list {
        list-style: none;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1.2rem;
        padding: 0;
        margin: 0;
    }

    .mobile-menu-list a {
        text-decoration: none;
        color: var(--color-dark-brown);
        font-weight: 600;
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .mobile-menu-list .dropdown-content {
        display: none;
        position: static;
        box-shadow: none;
        border: none;
        padding-left: 1rem;
        margin-top: 0.5rem;
    }

    .mobile-menu-list .dropdown.active .dropdown-content {
        display: block;
    }
}