/* ==========================================================================
   ZAHAL - Artisanal Sweets & Dairy | Master Stylesheet
   Minimal, Spacious, Elegant & Luxury Design System
   "The Taste of Tradition in Every Bite"
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Antonio:wght@700&family=Bebas+Neue&family=Caveat:wght@500;600;700&family=Outfit:wght@400;500;600;700;800;900&family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&family=Poppins:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&family=Six+Caps&display=swap');

:root {
  /* Brand Crimson & Wine */
  --crimson-primary: #8B1538;
  --crimson-light: #A82348;
  --crimson-dark: #580B22;
  --crimson-deep: #380716;
  --crimson-glow: rgba(168, 35, 72, 0.15);

  /* Gold & Warm Accents */
  --gold-primary: #D4AF37;
  --gold-light: #F3D270;
  --gold-dark: #9A7B1C;
  --gold-subtle: #FFF9E6;

  /* Cream & Milk Foundations */
  --cream-white: #FFFFFF;
  --cream-ivory: #FFFDF9;
  --cream-milk: #FFF6EF;
  --cream-surface: #FAF4EE;
  --cream-border: #EFE4D8;

  /* Text & Neutral */
  --text-main: #2C1810;
  --text-muted: #6B5B54;
  --text-light: #94837B;

  /* Typography - Simple, Modern, Crisp & Clean */
  --font-royal: 'Poppins', 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  --font-serif: 'Poppins', 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  --font-sans: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Poppins', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;

  /* Elevations */
  --shadow-sm: 0 4px 15px rgba(139, 21, 56, 0.05);
  --shadow-md: 0 10px 30px rgba(139, 21, 56, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 45px rgba(88, 11, 34, 0.12);

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-smooth: 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-fast: 0.2s ease;
}

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

html,
body {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  overflow-x: clip;
  position: relative;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: var(--text-main);
  background-color: var(--cream-ivory);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

img {
  max-width: 450%;
  display: block;
}

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

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

.container {
  width: 90%;
  max-width: 1180px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

/* Section Header Typography */
.section-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--crimson-primary);
  background: var(--cream-milk);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  padding: 5px 16px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.6vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #3E1E16;
  line-height: 1.22;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.section-title span {
  font-family: 'Caveat', cursive, sans-serif;
  color: var(--crimson-primary);
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 1.15em;
}

.section-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

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

/* Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--crimson-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px var(--crimson-glow);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--crimson-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(139, 21, 56, 0.25);
}

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

.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--crimson-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-gold {
  background: var(--gold-primary);
  color: var(--crimson-deep);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.btn-gold:hover {
  background: var(--gold-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Header & Navigation (NIC-Style Scallop Header with Ticker & Drawer)
   ========================================================================== */
.ticker-bar {
  background: var(--crimson-primary);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #580B22 0%, #8B1538 50%, #580B22 100%);
  color: #FFFDF9;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  padding: 8px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1001;
}

.ticker-track {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
  animation: marqueeTicker 28s linear infinite;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
}

.ticker-track:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.ticker-text {
  padding: 0 4px;
}

.ticker-sep {
  color: #F3D270;
  opacity: 0.85;
  padding: 0 8px;
}

@keyframes marqueeTicker {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

.zigzag-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  height: 64px;
  background: #E8B4C0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F2C9D2 0%, #E8B4C0 100%);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 5px 15px rgba(139, 21, 56, 0.15));
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.35s ease;
}

/* Scroll-reveal state when header starts hidden on hero */
.zigzag-header.hero-header-scroll {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  transform: translateY(calc(-100% - 30px));
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.zigzag-header.hero-header-scroll.nav-visible {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.zigzag-header-inner {
  height: 100%;
}

/* Zig Zag Sawtooth Bottom Curve */
.header-zigzag-bottom {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -17px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 18px;
  pointer-events: none;
  line-height: 0;
}

.header-zigzag-bottom svg {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  fill: #E8B4C0;
}

/* Slide-Out Navigation Drawer */
.menu-drawer-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: rgba(44, 24, 16, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  z-index: 1050;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.menu-drawer-backdrop.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.menu-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 320px;
  background: #FFFDF9;
  z-index: 1100;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth), visibility var(--transition-smooth);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 30px 24px;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--cream-border);
}

.menu-drawer.active {
  transform: translateX(0);
  visibility: visible;
}

.drawer-header-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.drawer-brand-logo {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  max-width: 135px;
  margin-left: 35px;
}

.drawer-brand-logo img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 130px;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

.drawer-close-btn {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--crimson-primary);
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--cream-milk);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  margin-right: 20px;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid var(--cream-border);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.drawer-close-btn:hover {
  background: var(--crimson-primary);
  color: #fff;
}

.drawer-nav-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-self: flex-end;
  align-items: flex-start;
  text-align: left;
  gap: 22px;
}

.drawer-nav-list li {
  width: auto;
  text-align: left;
}

.drawer-nav-list a {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  color: var(--crimson-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-block;
  text-align: left;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.drawer-nav-list a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  transform: translateX(8px);
}

.drawer-social-row {
  margin-top: auto;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  gap: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--cream-border);
  padding-top: 25px;
}

.drawer-social-row a {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--cream-milk);
  color: var(--crimson-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--cream-border);
}

.drawer-social-row a:hover {
  background: var(--crimson-primary);
  color: #fff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Section (Exact NIC Layout with Lifestyle Background & Big Typography)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-slider-section {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 100%;
  height: calc(100vh - 42px);
  min-height: 540px;
  max-height: 820px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #2C1810;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.hero-slider-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

/* Floating Brand Logo & Menu Pill on Hero, locks into Menu Bar on Scroll */
.hero-top-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 40px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 0 45px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  z-index: 1002;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: top 0.35s ease, padding 0.35s ease;
}

body.scrolled-nav .hero-top-overlay {
  top: 8px;
}

.hero-brand-stamp {
  pointer-events: auto;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 130px;
  height: 130px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  box-shadow: none;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

body.scrolled-nav .hero-brand-stamp {
  width: 85px;
  height: 85px;
  transform: translateY(10px);
}

.hero-brand-stamp img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.hero-brand-stamp:hover {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

body.scrolled-nav .hero-brand-stamp:hover {
  transform: translateY(8px) scale(1.06);
}

.hero-menu-pill {
  pointer-events: auto;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 4px 8px;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

body.scrolled-nav .hero-menu-pill {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
}

.hero-menu-pill span {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  transition: color 0.35s ease, text-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

body.scrolled-nav .hero-menu-pill span {
  color: var(--crimson-primary);
  text-shadow: none;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.hero-menu-pill .menu-pill-icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFDF9;
  color: var(--crimson-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast), width 0.35s ease, height 0.35s ease;
}

body.scrolled-nav .hero-menu-pill .menu-pill-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.hero-menu-pill:hover .menu-pill-icon {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  background: var(--cream-milk);
}

.hero-slider-track {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.hero-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), transform 1.2s ease;
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.hero-slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: scale(1);
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-slide img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center center;
  display: block;
}

.hero-slider-gradient {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.32) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) 40%, rgba(30, 8, 15, 0.78) 100%);
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-slider-content {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 60px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-slider-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.2vw, 4.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.12;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.hero-slider-title span {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-slider-section {
    height: 72vh;
    min-height: 480px;
  }

  .hero-top-overlay {
    padding: 0 20px;
    top: 16px;
  }

  .hero-brand-stamp {
    width: 75px;
    height: 75px;
  }

  .hero-slider-content {
    bottom: 45px;
  }

  .hero-slider-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 6.8vw, 2.75rem);
  }
}

/* Slider Controls */
.hero-slider-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  color: var(--crimson-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 4;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.hero-slider-btn:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
  color: var(--crimson-dark);
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(139, 21, 56, 0.22);
}

.hero-slider-btn.prev-btn {
  left: 24px;
}

.hero-slider-btn.next-btn {
  right: 24px;
}

.hero-slider-dots {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 40px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  z-index: 5;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
  border-radius: 20px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.hero-slider-dots .dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.hero-slider-dots .dot.active {
  width: 26px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--gold-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.7);
}

/* Scrollable Animated Image Reel Strip below Hero */
.hero-reel-wrapper {
  background: var(--cream-surface);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cream-border);
  padding: 30px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.hero-reel-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  width: max-content;
  animation: reelScroll 35s linear infinite;
}

.hero-reel-track:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.hero-reel-item {
  width: 280px;
  height: 180px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 2px solid var(--cream-border);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.hero-reel-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.02);
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
}

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

@keyframes reelScroll {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Soft Organic Wave Divider Overlapping Bottom of Hero
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-wave-divider {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: -55px;
  width: 100%;
  height: 72px;
  z-index: 10;
  line-height: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-wave-divider svg {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-wave-divider {
    margin-top: -20px;
    height: 52px;
    margin-bottom: -25px;
  }

  .hero-slider-dots {
    bottom: 38px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Honest Artisanal Story Section (NIC Style)
   ========================================================================== */
.artisanal-love-section {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  background: #FFF6EF;
  padding: 60px 24px 50px;
  text-align: center;
  overflow: visible;
}

.artisanal-love-content {
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.artisanal-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #3E1E16;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.artisanal-handwritten-tagline {
  font-family: 'Caveat', cursive, 'Brush Script MT', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.6vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--crimson-primary);
  line-height: 1.35;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

/* Morphing Milk-to-Heart Shape Behind Text Logo */
.artisanal-brand-textlogo {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  margin: 15px 0 28px;
  background: transparent;
  padding: 30px 20px;
}

.morph-shape-wrapper {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.morphing-shape-svg {
  width: clamp(260px, 40vw, 440px);
  height: clamp(190px, 28vw, 320px);
  overflow: visible;
  animation: morphAuraFloat 4.5s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes morphAuraFloat {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.02);
  }
}

.artisanal-brand-textlogo img {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: clamp(240px, 35vw, 420px);
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  background: transparent;
  display: block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 12px rgba(139, 21, 56, 0.08));
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.artisanal-brand-textlogo:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* 4 Arched Brand Promise Pillars (Zahal Theme Colors - Clean & No Glow) */
.artisanal-pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  max-width: 980px;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 25px auto 10px;
  align-items: start;
}

.artisanal-pillar-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 14px;
  cursor: default;
}

.pillar-arch-frame {
  width: 120px;
  height: 145px;
  background: var(--crimson-primary);
  border-radius: 60px 60px 20px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: none;
  border: none;
}

.pillar-icon-badge {
  width: 82px;
  height: 82px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFDF9;
  color: var(--crimson-primary);
  border: 2.5px solid var(--gold-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.pillar-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.5vw, 1.3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--crimson-primary);
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .artisanal-pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
    max-width: 540px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .artisanal-love-section {
    padding: 40px 16px 15px;
  }

  .artisanal-heading {
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }

  .artisanal-brand-textlogo {
    margin: 8px 0 16px;
  }

  .artisanal-brand-textlogo img {
    max-width: 260px;
  }

  .artisanal-pillars-grid {
    margin: 15px auto 0;
  }

  .pillar-arch-frame {
    width: 105px;
    height: 130px;
  }

  .pillar-icon-badge {
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }

  .pillar-title {
    font-size: 1.02rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ZAHAL Nook & Corner / Our Story Strip Banner (NIC Style)
   ========================================================================== */
.story-banner-strip {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 12;
  background: #e3b6bb;
  padding: 55px 0;
  margin: 0;
  overflow: visible;
}

.banner-scallop-top {
  position: absolute;
  top: -23px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 24px;
  pointer-events: none;
  line-height: 0;
  z-index: 2;
}

.banner-scallop-top svg,
.banner-scallop-bottom svg {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.banner-scallop-bottom {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -23px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 24px;
  pointer-events: none;
  line-height: 0;
  z-index: 2;
}

.banner-inner-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  min-height: 150px;
  padding: 0 35px;
}

/* Half-In / Half-Out Bottom Left Product Image */
.banner-popout-media {
  position: absolute;
  left: -130px;
  bottom: -120px;
  z-index: 15;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.scoop-popout-img {
  width: clamp(280px, 36vw, 450px);
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 16px 32px rgba(62, 30, 22, 0.28));
  transform: rotate(-6deg);
}

/* Center Thought Tagline */
.banner-center-thought {
  flex: 1;
  margin-left: clamp(150px, 20vw, 250px);
  padding-right: 25px;
}

.thought-eyebrow {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #3E1E16;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.thought-wordmark {
  font-family: 'Fredoka', 'Outfit', var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.6vw, 4.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #3E1E16;
  line-height: 1.05;
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.thought-wordmark .char-scoop {
  display: inline-block;
  color: #E2586D;
  position: relative;
}

.thought-wordmark .thought-amp {
  font-family: 'Caveat', cursive, var(--font-sans);
  color: var(--crimson-primary);
  font-size: 0.95em;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Infinite Auto-Scrolling Purity Ticker */
.purity-ticker-wrapper {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 540px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 14px;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 8%, black 92%, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 8%, black 92%, transparent);
}

.purity-ticker-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  width: max-content;
  animation: infinitePurityScroll 18s linear infinite;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.purity-ticker-wrapper:hover .purity-ticker-track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.purity-ticker-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.purity-item-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FCEBD3;
  color: var(--crimson-primary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(139, 21, 56, 0.06);
}

.purity-item-text {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(0.92rem, 1.2vw, 1.05rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #3E1E16;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

@keyframes infinitePurityScroll {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

/* Circular Rotating Typography Graphic */
.circular-typography-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: clamp(140px, 17vw, 185px);
  height: clamp(140px, 17vw, 185px);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-left: 20px;
  position: relative;
}

.circular-typography-svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  animation: rotateCircularTypography 20s linear infinite;
  transform-origin: center center;
}

.circular-typography-badge:hover .circular-typography-svg {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.circular-text {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 11.2px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 2.2px;
  fill: #3E1E16;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

@keyframes rotateCircularTypography {
  0% {
    transform: rotate(0deg);
  }

  100% {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .story-banner-strip {
    padding: 25px 0 15px;
  }

  .banner-inner-container {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 10px 20px 0;
  }

  .banner-popout-media {
    position: relative;
    left: auto;
    bottom: 0;
    margin-top: -10px;
    margin-bottom: -10px;
  }

  .banner-center-thought {
    margin-left: 0;
    padding-right: 0;
  }

  .circular-typography-badge {
    margin: 5px auto 0;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Premium Editorial Showcase Section & Content Sections Stacking
   ========================================================================== */
.showcase-section,
.section-pad,
.dairy-banner,
.pure-heritage,
.talks-section {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  background: var(--cream-bg, #FFF6EF);
}

.section-pad {
  padding: 70px 0 80px;
}

.section-pad.bg-milk {
  background: #FAF4EE;
}

.showcase-section {
  background: #FFF6EF;
  padding: 0 0 90px;
}

.showcase-inner {
  max-width: 1360px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 32px;
}

/* Section header */
.showcase-label {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 48px 0 36px;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.showcase-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin-top: 0;
  min-width: auto;
}

.showcase-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.5vw, 3.6rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--crimson-deep);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.showcase-heading em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
}

/* ---- Bento Grid ---- */
.showcase-bento {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.65fr 1fr;
  grid-template-rows: auto auto;
  gap: 18px;
}

/* Feature card spans 1 col, full height of top row */
.sc-card--feature {
  grid-column: 1;
  grid-row: 1;
}

/* Right column stacks two tall cards */
.sc-col-right {
  grid-column: 2;
  grid-row: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
}

/* Bottom row — 3 equal wide cards */
.sc-card--wide {
  grid-column: span 1;
  grid-row: 2;
}

/* Make bottom 3 wide cards use their own sub-grid */
.showcase-bento {
  grid-template-areas:
    "feat right"
    "w1   w2"
    "w3   w3";
}

/* Re-assign areas for wide bottom cards — override with explicit grid */
.showcase-bento {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  grid-template-rows: 420px 220px;
  gap: 18px;
}

.sc-card--feature {
  grid-column: 1 / 3;
  grid-row: 1 / 2;
}

.sc-col-right {
  grid-column: 3 / 4;
  grid-row: 1 / 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
}

.sc-card--wide:nth-of-type(1) {
  grid-column: 1 / 2;
  grid-row: 2 / 3;
}

.sc-card--wide:nth-of-type(2) {
  grid-column: 2 / 3;
  grid-row: 2 / 3;
}

.sc-card--wide:nth-of-type(3) {
  grid-column: 3 / 4;
  grid-row: 2 / 3;
}

/* ---- Base card ---- */
.sc-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 26px;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: #E8D5C8;
  transition: transform 0.38s cubic-bezier(0.22, 0.61, 0.36, 1),
    box-shadow 0.38s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(56, 7, 22, 0.10), 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.sc-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.015);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 48px rgba(56, 7, 22, 0.18), 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

/* Card media */
.sc-card-media {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sc-card-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  transition: transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.22, 0.61, 0.36, 1);
  display: block;
}

.sc-card:hover .sc-card-media img {
  transform: scale(1.09);
}

/* Gradient overlay */
.sc-card-gradient {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom,
      rgba(30, 5, 15, 0) 25%,
      rgba(30, 5, 15, 0.12) 55%,
      rgba(30, 5, 15, 0.72) 100%);
}

/* Card content (always at bottom) */
.sc-card-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  height: 100%;
  padding: 24px 26px;
}

/* Badge chip */
.sc-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 13px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: rgba(139, 21, 56, 0.18);
  color: #FFDDD0;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  align-self: flex-start;
}

/* Default badge (crimson theme) */
.sc-card--feature .sc-badge {
  background: rgba(139, 21, 56, 0.25);
  color: #FFD4C5;
  align-self: flex-end;
}

.sc-card--feature .sc-card-content {
  align-items: flex-end;
  text-align: right;
}

.sc-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 0 0 4px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.sc-card--feature .sc-title {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
}

.sc-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

/* Tall card (right column) — fills entire column height */
.sc-card--tall {
  height: 100%;
  flex: 1;
  min-height: 100%;
}

.sc-card--tall .sc-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

/* Wide bottom card */
.sc-card--wide .sc-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
}

.sc-card--wide .sc-card-content {
  padding: 18px 22px;
}

/* ---- CTA ---- */
.showcase-cta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 52px;
}

.sc-cta-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--crimson-primary);
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  padding: 16px 44px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 2px solid var(--crimson-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(139, 21, 56, 0.14);
  transition: all 0.32s ease;
}

.sc-cta-btn:hover {
  background: var(--crimson-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(139, 21, 56, 0.28);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.sc-cta-icon {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(139, 21, 56, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}

.sc-cta-btn:hover .sc-cta-icon {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ---- Responsive ---- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .showcase-bento {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: 320px 220px 200px;
  }

  .sc-card--feature {
    grid-column: 1 / 3;
    grid-row: 1;
  }

  .sc-col-right {
    grid-column: 1 / 3;
    grid-row: 2;
    flex-direction: row;
  }

  .sc-card--wide:nth-of-type(1) {
    grid-column: 1;
    grid-row: 3;
  }

  .sc-card--wide:nth-of-type(2) {
    grid-column: 2;
    grid-row: 3;
  }

  .sc-card--wide:nth-of-type(3) {
    grid-column: 1 / 3;
    grid-row: 4;
  }

  .showcase-bento {
    grid-template-rows: 320px 200px 180px 180px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .showcase-inner {
    padding: 0 16px;
  }

  .showcase-label {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 36px 0 28px;
  }

  .showcase-eyebrow {
    min-width: auto;
    margin-top: 0;
  }

  .showcase-heading {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }

  .showcase-bento {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: auto;
  }

  .sc-card--feature,
  .sc-col-right,
  .sc-card--wide {
    grid-column: 1 !important;
    grid-row: auto !important;
  }

  .sc-card--feature {
    height: 300px;
  }

  .sc-col-right {
    flex-direction: row;
    height: 180px;
  }

  .sc-card--wide {
    height: 170px;
  }

  .sc-cta-btn {
    padding: 14px 28px;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
  }
}

.hero-clean {
  padding: 90px 0 100px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--cream-milk) 0%, var(--cream-ivory) 100%);
  position: relative;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 4.8vw, 3.8rem);
  color: var(--crimson-primary);
  line-height: 1.18;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.hero-title span {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  font-style: italic;
}

.hero-desc {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 35px;
  max-width: 520px;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.hero-badges-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 25px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--cream-border);
  padding-top: 25px;
}

.hero-badge-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.hero-badge-item i {
  color: var(--crimson-primary);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.hero-badge-item span {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
}

.hero-card-showcase {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 30px;
  border: 1px solid var(--cream-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  text-align: center;
}

.hero-card-showcase img {
  width: 240px;
  height: 240px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 4px solid var(--cream-milk);
}

.hero-card-showcase h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--crimson-primary);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.hero-card-showcase p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Feature & Content Cards (Minimal Spacing)
   ========================================================================== */
.section-pad {
  padding: 90px 0;
}

.bg-milk {
  background: var(--cream-milk);
}

.grid-3 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 45px;
}

.grid-2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 40px;
  margin-top: 40px;
  align-items: center;
}

.clean-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 35px 28px;
  border: 1px solid var(--cream-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.clean-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

.card-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--cream-milk);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--crimson-primary);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.clean-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--crimson-primary);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.clean-card p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Product Cards */
.product-card-clean {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid var(--cream-border);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.product-card-clean:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.product-thumb {
  height: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--cream-surface);
}

.product-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.product-card-clean:hover .product-thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.product-info-clean {
  padding: 24px 20px;
}

.product-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  display: block;
}

.product-info-clean h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--crimson-primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.product-info-clean p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Product Filter Tabs */
.filter-tabs {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin: 35px 0 45px;
}

.filter-btn {
  padding: 9px 22px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--cream-border);
  color: var(--text-main);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.filter-btn.active,
.filter-btn:hover {
  background: var(--crimson-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--crimson-primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Journey Timeline (Spacious & Clean)
   ========================================================================== */
.timeline-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 50px auto 0;
  padding: 20px 0;
}

.timeline-wrapper::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  width: 2px;
  background: var(--cream-border);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.timeline-item {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(even) .timeline-content {
  grid-column: 2;
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(even) .timeline-date {
  grid-column: 1;
  text-align: right;
}

.timeline-dot {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--crimson-primary);
  border: 4px solid var(--cream-ivory);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--gold-primary);
}

.timeline-date {
  font-family: var(--font-royal);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
}

.timeline-content {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 28px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  border: 1px solid var(--cream-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.timeline-content h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--crimson-primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.timeline-content p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Contact Page Styles
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-form-box {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 40px 35px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--cream-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

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

.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group textarea,
.form-group select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--cream-border);
  background: var(--cream-ivory);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus,
.form-group select:focus {
  border-color: var(--crimson-primary);
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.contact-info-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 22px;
  margin-top: 25px;
}

.contact-info-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.contact-info-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--cream-milk);
  color: var(--crimson-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-info-item h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--crimson-primary);
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.contact-info-item p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Minimal & Simple Footer Design
   ========================================================================== */
.minimal-theme-footer,
.curved-theme-footer {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 15;
  background: var(--crimson-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 65px 0 16px;
  text-align: center;
  border-top-left-radius: 50% 60px;
  border-top-right-radius: 50% 60px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.footer-minimal-container {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 22px;
}

.footer-minimal-brand {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.footer-minimal-logo {
  max-height: 85px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
  opacity: 0.95;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.footer-minimal-logo:hover {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.footer-brand-address {
  font-family: 'Poppins', 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.footer-tagline {
  font-family: 'Poppins', 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.footer-minimal-nav {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 28px;
  padding: 12px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  width: 100%;
}

.footer-minimal-nav a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.footer-minimal-nav a:hover {
  color: #F3D270;
}

.footer-minimal-social {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.footer-minimal-social a {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.footer-minimal-social a:hover {
  background: #F3D270;
  color: var(--crimson-primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-mfg-block {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  width: 100%;
  padding-top: 4px;
}

.footer-mfg-heading {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 440px;
}

.mfg-decor-line {
  flex: 1;
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
}

.mfg-decor-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background: #F3D270;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mfg-title {
  font-family: 'Poppins', 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #F3D270;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.footer-mfg-details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3px;
}

.mfg-name {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.mfg-address {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

.footer-minimal-bottom {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  margin-top: -8px;
  width: 100%;
}

.footer-location-info {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  margin: 0;
}

.footer-full-bottom-bar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 25px;
  padding: 10px clamp(20px, 4vw, 60px) 0;
  border-top: none;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.footer-copyright-left {
  text-align: left;
}

.footer-copyright-right {
  text-align: right;
}

.footer-copyright-right a,
.footer-full-bottom-bar a {
  color: var(--gold-primary, #D4AF37);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 2px;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-copyright-right a:hover,
.footer-full-bottom-bar a:hover {
  color: #FFFDF9;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .footer-full-bottom-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 14px 16px 0;
  }

  .footer-copyright-left,
  .footer-copyright-right {
    text-align: center;
  }
}

.social-circle-pill:hover {
  background: var(--gold-primary, #D4AF37);
  color: var(--crimson-dark, #580B22);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section: Our Categories (5 Arched Cards)
   ========================================================================== */
.categories-showcase-section {
  padding: 85px 0 65px;
  background: var(--cream-ivory);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.section-badge-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 45px;
}

.eyebrow-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #B83253;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.eyebrow-badge::before,
.eyebrow-badge::after {
  content: '♦';
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: #B83253;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.section-main-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #2C1810;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 0;
}

.heading-sub-script {
  display: block;
  font-family: 'Caveat', cursive;
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #B83253;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.categories-showcase-section .container {
  width: 96%;
  max-width: 1560px;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

.categories-arched-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1560px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.category-arch-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 110px 110px 24px 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 182, 187, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(139, 21, 56, 0.06);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 12px 12px 26px;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.category-arch-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 36px rgba(139, 21, 56, 0.12);
}

.arch-card-media {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1.18;
  border-radius: 100px 100px 16px 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  background: #FAF4EE;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.arch-card-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  padding: 10px;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.category-arch-card:hover .arch-card-media img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.arch-badge-circle {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -18px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B83253 0%, #8B1538 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(139, 21, 56, 0.3);
  border: 3px solid #FFFFFF;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.category-arch-card:hover .arch-badge-circle {
  transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1.1);
}

.arch-card-info {
  margin-top: 22px;
  padding: 0 6px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.arch-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #2C1810;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.arch-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #6B5B54;
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  min-height: 38px;
}

.arch-card-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #2C1810;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), gap var(--transition-fast);
}

.category-arch-card:hover .arch-card-link {
  color: #8B1538;
  gap: 9px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section: Crafted With Care (Luxury Crimson Banner)
   ========================================================================== */
.crafted-care-section {
  background: #e3b6bb;
  color: var(--text-main);
  padding: 48px 0 75px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.crafted-wave-bottom {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 55px;
  line-height: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 5;
}

.crafted-wave-bottom svg {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.crafted-care-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 32px;
}

.crafted-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--crimson-primary);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.crafted-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #3E1E16;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.crafted-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #5C3D35;
  line-height: 1.55;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.crafted-features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
}

.crafted-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 8px;
}

.feature-icon-circle {
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--crimson-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  box-shadow: none;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.feature-text h4 {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #3E1E16;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.feature-text p {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: #6B5B54;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.crafted-care-media {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
}

.mithai-box-showcase {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 350px;
}

.mithai-box-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 14px;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4));
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section: Best Sellers
   ========================================================================== */
.bestsellers-section {
  padding: 85px 0 35px;
  background: var(--cream-ivory);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.bestsellers-carousel-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.bestsellers-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
  flex: 1;
}

.carousel-nav-btn {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #EFE4D8;
  color: #580B22;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.carousel-nav-btn:hover {
  background: #8B1538;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #8B1538;
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.bestseller-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 22px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 182, 187, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(139, 21, 56, 0.05);
  padding: 16px 14px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

/* Zigzag Staggered Card Layout */
.bestseller-card:nth-child(even) {
  transform: translateY(24px);
}

.bestseller-card:nth-child(odd) {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
}

.bestseller-card:nth-child(even):hover {
  transform: translateY(16px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(139, 21, 56, 0.12);
}

.bestseller-card:nth-child(odd):hover {
  transform: translateY(-16px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(139, 21, 56, 0.12);
}

/* Circular Pedestal / Plate Base */
.bestseller-thumb {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: transparent;
  overflow: visible;
}

/* Soft Pedestal Disc Beneath Image */
.bestseller-thumb::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 82%;
  height: 82%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #F8EFE6 0%, #EFE1D2 70%, rgba(239, 225, 210, 0.3) 100%);
  bottom: 6px;
  z-index: 1;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(139, 21, 56, 0.06);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.bestseller-card:hover .bestseller-thumb::before {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(139, 21, 56, 0.1);
}

.bestseller-thumb img {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 16px rgba(62, 30, 22, 0.18));
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.bestseller-card:hover .bestseller-thumb img {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.06);
}

.bestseller-info {
  padding: 12px 6px 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
}

.bestseller-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #2C1810;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.bestseller-thought {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #7A6961;
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0;
}

.bestsellers-cta-wrap {
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.btn-view-all-products {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: #8B1538;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 13px 32px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(139, 21, 56, 0.28);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-view-all-products:hover {
  background: #A82348;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(139, 21, 56, 0.35);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section: Gifting Banner Card
   ========================================================================== */
.gifting-banner-section {
  padding: 10px 0 85px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.gifting-card-banner {
  background: #242226;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at right center, #353036 0%, #1E1C20 100%);
  border-radius: 26px;
  padding: 45px 55px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.gifting-text-content {
  z-index: 2;
}

.gifting-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.4vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #E2BA72;
  line-height: 1.18;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.gifting-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  max-width: 440px;
}

.btn-explore-gifts {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: #B83253;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 13px 30px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(184, 50, 83, 0.4);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-explore-gifts:hover {
  background: #D43E63;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.gifting-media-content {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.gifting-box-img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 480px;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section: Trusted Wall (Instagram Community Posts)
   ========================================================================== */
.trusted-wall-section {
  padding: 40px 0 85px;
  background: var(--cream-ivory, #FFFDF9);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 10;
}

.trusted-wall-container {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  padding: 10px 20px 0;
}

/* Floating Instagram Post Cards Stage */
.wall-avatars-stage {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(9, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: start;
}

.wall-col-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  width: 100%;
}

.wall-avatar-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(44, 24, 16, 0.08);
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1.15;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  width: 100%;
}

.wall-avatar-card img {
  width: 90%;
  height: 90%;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

/* 3D Tilted Card */
.tilted-card {
  transform: perspective(700px) rotateY(-10deg) rotateX(6deg);
  box-shadow: -8px 16px 28px rgba(44, 24, 16, 0.12);
}

/* Staggered Parabolic Arc Offsets */
.col-offset-1 {
  margin-top: 14px;
}

.col-offset-2 {
  margin-top: 0px;
}

.col-offset-3 {
  margin-top: 42px;
}

.col-offset-4 {
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.col-offset-5 {
  margin-top: 32px;
}

.col-offset-6 {
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.col-offset-7 {
  margin-top: 45px;
}

.col-offset-8 {
  margin-top: 0px;
}

.col-offset-9 {
  margin-top: 16px;
}

/* Centered Typography & CTA Block */
.wall-center-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 8;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: -80px auto 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.wall-pill-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--crimson-primary, #8B1538);
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 5px 0;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

.wall-pill-badge i {
  color: var(--crimson-primary, #8B1538);
}

.wall-main-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.4vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #1E1A22;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.6px;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
}

.wall-heading-sub {
  color: #8C807D;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: block;
}

.wall-description {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: #5C4D49;
  line-height: 1.55;
  max-width: 520px;
  margin: 0 auto 28px;
}

.wall-cta-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: var(--crimson-primary, #8B1538);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 13px 32px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(139, 21, 56, 0.28);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.wall-cta-btn:hover {
  background: #A82348;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(139, 21, 56, 0.35);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Breakpoints
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .categories-arched-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }

  .crafted-features-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .bestsellers-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .footer-columns-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
  }

  .trusted-wall-section {
    padding: 65px 0 75px;
  }

  .wall-avatars-stage {
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .wall-center-content {
    margin-top: -45px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    padding: 0 16px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  .trusted-wall-section {
    padding: 35px 0 55px;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .trusted-wall-container {
    padding: 0 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .wall-guide-lines,
  .wall-ghost-tiles {
    display: none;
  }

  .wall-avatars-stage {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(9, 1fr);
    gap: 5px;
    align-items: start;
  }

  .wall-col-stack {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
  }

  .wall-avatars-stage .wall-col-stack:nth-child(n+6) {
    display: flex !important;
  }

  /* Responsive parabolic arc offsets on mobile */
  .col-offset-1 {
    margin-top: 6px !important;
  }

  .col-offset-2 {
    margin-top: 0px !important;
  }

  .col-offset-3 {
    margin-top: 16px !important;
  }

  .col-offset-4 {
    margin-top: 4px !important;
  }

  .col-offset-5 {
    margin-top: 14px !important;
  }

  .col-offset-6 {
    margin-top: 4px !important;
  }

  .col-offset-7 {
    margin-top: 18px !important;
  }

  .col-offset-8 {
    margin-top: 0px !important;
  }

  .col-offset-9 {
    margin-top: 7px !important;
  }

  .wall-avatar-card {
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(44, 24, 16, 0.08);
  }

  .wall-avatar-card img {
    width: 94%;
    height: 94%;
    border-radius: 6px;
  }

  .tilted-card {
    transform: perspective(400px) rotateY(-8deg) rotateX(4deg);
  }

  .wall-center-content {
    margin-top: -24px;
    padding: 0 8px;
  }

  .wall-pill-badge {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    padding: 4px 0;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }

  .wall-main-heading {
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 5.8vw, 2.1rem);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }

  .wall-description {
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
    padding: 0 4px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .wall-cta-btn {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    padding: 10px 22px;
  }


  .story-banner-strip {
    padding: 20px 0 6px;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .banner-inner-container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    padding: 10px 16px 0;
  }

  .crafted-care-section {
    padding: 10px 0 55px;
  }

  .bestseller-card:nth-child(even),
  .bestseller-card:nth-child(odd) {
    transform: none;
  }

  .bestseller-card:nth-child(even):hover,
  .bestseller-card:nth-child(odd):hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
  }

  .categories-arched-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .crafted-care-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .crafted-desc {
    margin: 0 auto 30px;
  }

  .crafted-features-grid {
    text-align: center;
  }

  .crafted-feature-item {
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .feature-icon-circle {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .gifting-card-banner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 35px 24px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .gifting-subtitle {
    margin: 0 auto 24px;
  }

  .curved-theme-footer {
    margin-top: 35px;
    padding-bottom: 25px;
  }

  .footer-arch-top {
    top: -44px;
    height: 45px;
  }

  .footer-newsletter-wrap {
    margin-bottom: 35px;
  }

  .newsletter-pill-form {
    padding: 4px 5px 4px 16px;
  }

  .footer-columns-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 28px;
    padding-bottom: 30px;
  }

  .footer-col-brand {
    align-items: center;
  }

  .footer-bottom-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 15px;
    padding-top: 20px;
  }

  .footer-social-cluster {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .categories-arched-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

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

@media (max-width: 900px) {

  .hero-grid,
  .grid-2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .hero-desc,
  .hero-actions,
  .hero-badges-row {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .grid-3 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .nav-links {
    display: none;
  }

  .nav-links.active {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: #FFFDF9;
    padding: 25px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cream-border);
    gap: 18px;
  }

  .mobile-toggle {
    display: block;
  }

  .timeline-wrapper::before {
    left: 20px;
  }

  .timeline-item {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 15px;
    padding-left: 50px;
  }

  .timeline-item:nth-child(even) .timeline-date {
    grid-column: 1;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .timeline-item:nth-child(even) .timeline-content {
    grid-column: 1;
  }

  .timeline-dot {
    left: 20px;
    top: 25px;
  }

  .footer-top {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .footer-nav {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 15px;
  }

  .hero-slider-section {
    max-height: 48vh;
    min-height: 200px;
  }

  .hero-slider-btn {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .hero-slider-btn.prev-btn {
    left: 10px;
  }

  .hero-slider-btn.next-btn {
    right: 10px;
  }

  .hero-slider-dots {
    bottom: 10px;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    gap: 6px;
  }

  .hero-slider-dots .dot {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
  }

  .hero-slider-dots .dot.active {
    width: 18px;
  }

  .hero-wave-divider svg {
    height: 28px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BRAND IMPACT / CALL TO ACTION HERO STRIP (Exact Reference Design)
   ========================================================================== */
.brand-impact-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--cream-ivory, #FFFDF9) !important;
  background: var(--cream-ivory, #FFFDF9) !important;
  padding: 80px 24px 90px;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--text-main, #2C1810);
  border: none !important;
  border-top: none !important;
  border-bottom: none !important;
  outline: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
}

.brand-impact-inner {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.impact-script-subtitle {
  font-family: 'Caveat', cursive;
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.8vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--crimson-primary, #8B1538);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: block;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.impact-headline {
  font-family: 'Bebas Neue', 'Antonio', 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 6vw, 5.2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.02;
  letter-spacing: 1.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-main, #2C1810);
  margin: 0 0 26px 0;
  max-width: 860px;
}

.impact-description {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(0.98rem, 1.25vw, 1.12rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--text-muted, #6B5B54);
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 38px auto;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

.impact-cta-wrap {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.impact-pill-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 16px 42px;
  background-color: var(--crimson-primary, #8B1538);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: 'Outfit', var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.6px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(139, 21, 56, 0.25);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.impact-pill-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--crimson-dark, #580B22);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(88, 11, 34, 0.35);
}

.impact-pill-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(-1px) scale(1.01);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .brand-impact-section {
    padding: 70px 18px;
  }

  .impact-script-subtitle {
    font-size: 2.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }

  .impact-headline {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .impact-description {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
  }

  .impact-pill-btn {
    padding: 14px 32px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PENDA FLOATING PATTERN SHOWCASE SECTION (Exact NIC Style Replica)
   ========================================================================== */
.penda-pattern-showcase-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #FFFDF9 !important;
  background: #FFFDF9 !important;
  background-image: none !important;
  padding: 50px 0 70px;
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  user-select: none;
  z-index: 10;
}

.penda-pattern-rows {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
  width: 100%;
}

.penda-marquee-row {
  display: flex;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.penda-marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 70px;
  width: max-content;
  will-change: transform;
}

.penda-marquee-track.track-left {
  animation: pendaScrollLeft 18s linear infinite;
}

.penda-marquee-track.track-right {
  animation: pendaScrollRight 20s linear infinite;
}

.penda-marquee-row:hover .penda-marquee-track {
  animation-play-state: running !important;
}

@keyframes pendaScrollLeft {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

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

  100% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
}

.penda-item-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 140px;
  height: 140px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: transparent !important;
  background-color: transparent !important;
  background-image: none !important;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.penda-item-card:hover {
  transform: scale(1.12) rotate(4deg);
  z-index: 10;
}

.penda-ball-img {
  width: 105px;
  height: 105px;
  object-fit: contain;
  background: transparent !important;
  background-color: transparent !important;
  background-image: none !important;
  filter: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .penda-pattern-showcase-section {
    padding: 35px 0 50px;
  }

  .penda-pattern-rows {
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .penda-marquee-track {
    gap: 40px;
  }

  .penda-item-card {
    width: 105px;
    height: 105px;
  }

  .penda-ball-img {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HANDCRAFTED LOVE INTERACTIVE SECTION (GSAP ScrollTrigger Animation)
   ========================================================================== */
.handcrafted-love-interactive-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #FFFDF9 !important;
  background: #FFFDF9 !important;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  border: none !important;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  padding: 60px 20px;
  z-index: 10;
}

.handcrafted-love-inner {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.handcrafted-main-title {
  font-family: 'Poppins', 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.2vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #3C2218;
  line-height: 1.22;
  margin-bottom: 45px;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.handcrafted-main-title span {
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #3C2218;
}

.love-wordmark-stage {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin: 20px auto 0;
  max-width: 900px;
  user-select: none;
  z-index: 3;
}

.love-letter {
  font-family: 'Outfit', 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(6.5rem, 15vw, 13rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #E84858;
  line-height: 0.9;
  letter-spacing: -3px;
  display: inline-block;
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

.love-letter-o-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: clamp(120px, 16vw, 180px);
  height: clamp(120px, 16vw, 180px);
  margin: 0 4px;
  z-index: 3;
  overflow: visible;
}

.scalloped-rosette-disc {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.swirl-pinwheel-spinner {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  animation: spinPinwheelSwirl 20s linear infinite;
  transform-origin: center center;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

@keyframes spinPinwheelSwirl {
  from {
    transform: rotate(0deg);
  }

  to {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}

.swirl-pinwheel-svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 18px rgba(88, 11, 34, 0.08));
}

.center-sarki-penda {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 4;
  width: 72%;
  height: 72%;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 16px rgba(60, 20, 30, 0.18));
  opacity: 0;
}

/* The Animated Hand with Pinched Sarki Penda */
.hand-animator-layer {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 10;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.hand-pinch-composite {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.pinched-sarki-penda {
  position: absolute;
  width: 68%;
  height: 68%;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 16px rgba(60, 20, 30, 0.18));
  z-index: 12;
}

.hand-actor-img {
  position: absolute;
  left: 40%;
  top: 60%;
  width: clamp(880px, 68vw, 1200px);
  max-width: none !important;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 20px 35px rgba(60, 20, 30, 0.22));
  transform: translate(-91%, -28%);
  transform-origin: 91% 28%;
  z-index: 8;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .handcrafted-love-interactive-section {
    padding: 60px 16px;
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .handcrafted-main-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 5.5vw, 2.1rem);
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
  }

  .love-wordmark-stage {
    gap: clamp(6px, 2.5vw, 14px);
    margin: 10px auto 0;
  }

  .love-letter {
    font-size: clamp(3.8rem, 15vw, 5.2rem);
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    transform: translateY(-4px);
  }

  .love-letter-o-wrap {
    width: clamp(72px, 17vw, 98px);
    height: clamp(72px, 17vw, 98px);
    margin: 0 2px;
  }

  .center-sarki-penda {
    opacity: 1 !important;
  }

  .hand-animator-layer {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .handcrafted-love-interactive-section {
    padding: 50px 12px;
  }

  .handcrafted-main-title {
    font-size: 1.55rem;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
  }

  .love-letter {
    font-size: clamp(3.2rem, 14vw, 4.2rem);
  }

  .love-letter-o-wrap {
    width: clamp(62px, 16vw, 80px);
    height: clamp(62px, 16vw, 80px);
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ZAHAL REDESIGNED ABOUT US PAGE (Editorial Luxury Indian Heritage Design)
   ========================================================================== */

/* ---- SECTION 1: BRAND MANIFESTO & INTRO ---- */
.about-manifesto-section {
  padding: 90px 20px 65px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFF6EF 0%, #FFFDF9 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
}

.manifesto-inner {
  max-width: 880px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.manifesto-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-sans, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #3E1E16;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-top: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.manifesto-italic {
  font-family: 'Caveat', cursive, sans-serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--crimson-primary, #8B1538);
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 1.15em;
  display: inline-block;
}

.manifesto-desc {
  font-family: 'Caveat', cursive, 'Brush Script MT', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.4vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--crimson-primary, #8B1538);
  line-height: 1.35;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto 36px;
}

.manifesto-keywords-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: clamp(24px, 5vw, 65px);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding: 10px 0 0;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.manifesto-kw {
  font-family: 'Six Caps', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5.2vw, 4.4rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--crimson-primary);
  line-height: 0.95;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
  cursor: default;
}

.manifesto-kw:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: var(--gold-dark);
}

/* ---- SECTION 2: BRAND VALUE ICON STRIP ---- */
.about-values-strip {
  background: transparent;
  border-top: none;
  border-bottom: none;
  padding: 0 20px 45px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 4;
}

.values-scallop-divider {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto 38px;
  height: 18px;
  color: #C6B79E;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.values-scallop-divider svg {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.values-strip-inner {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
}

.value-strip-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex: 1;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.value-strip-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.value-strip-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  color: var(--crimson-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.value-strip-item:hover .value-strip-icon {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.value-strip-icon svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.value-strip-label {
  font-family: var(--font-royal);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-main);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* ---- MISSION & VISION SECTION ---- */
.about-mission-vision-section {
  padding: 65px 20px 70px;
  background: #FFFDF9;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

.mission-vision-container {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 36px;
}

.mv-block {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
}

.mv-title {
  font-family: 'Six Caps', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(3.4rem, 6.8vw, 5.4rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--crimson-primary);
  line-height: 0.95;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.mv-desc {
  font-size: clamp(1.02rem, 1.35vw, 1.18rem);
  line-height: 1.82;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.mv-divider {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 200px;
  margin: 6px auto;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  opacity: 0.75;
}

.mv-divider span {
  flex: 1;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold-primary), transparent);
}

.mv-divider i {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

/* ---- SECTION 3: EDITORIAL STORY GRID (2 x 2) ---- */
.about-editorial-grid-section {
  padding: 95px 20px 85px;
  background: #FFFDF9;
}

.about-editorial-grid {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.ed-card {
  border-radius: 30px;
  padding: 48px 42px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 400px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(56, 7, 22, 0.06);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.ed-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(56, 7, 22, 0.12);
}

/* Micro vertical label */
.ed-micro-text {
  position: absolute;
  top: 48px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  opacity: 0.75;
}

.ed-micro-text--left {
  left: 20px;
  writing-mode: vertical-rl;
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.ed-micro-text--right {
  right: 20px;
  writing-mode: vertical-rl;
}

/* Card 1: Heritage Image Card */
.ed-card--heritage {
  background: var(--crimson-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 30px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
}

.ed-clover-mask-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 340px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
}

.ed-clover-image {
  width: 280px;
  height: 280px;
  border-radius: 50% 50% 50% 50% / 60% 60% 40% 40%;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  border: 4px solid #F3D270;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.ed-card--heritage:hover .ed-clover-image {
  transform: scale(1.04) rotate(1deg);
}

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

.ed-floating-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 22px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--crimson-primary);
  padding: 9px 20px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

/* Card 2: Purity Statement Card */
.ed-card--purity {
  background: #F3D270;
  color: #380716;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(139, 21, 56, 0.08) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px);
  background-size: 24px 24px;
}

.ed-purity-motif {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  color: var(--crimson-primary);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.ed-purity-title {
  font-family: var(--font-royal);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.8vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.18;
  color: var(--crimson-primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.ed-purity-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #4A1222;
  max-width: 380px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 3: 2x2 BENTO EDITORIAL GRID (Exact Reference Style)
   ========================================================================== */
.about-bento-section {
  padding: 50px 20px 65px;
  background: transparent;
}

.bento-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  max-width: 1260px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.bento-card {
  border-radius: 32px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(44, 24, 16, 0.08);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease;
  min-height: 320px;
}

.bento-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(44, 24, 16, 0.14);
}

/* Card 1: Top-Left (First Card - Theme Soft Pink #EDBDC8) */
.bento-card--1 {
  grid-column: span 7;
  background: #EDBDC8;
  padding: 40px 36px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: center;
}

.bento-pills-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.bento-pill {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(88, 11, 34, 0.06);
  font-family: var(--font-royal);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #580B22;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.bento-pill:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.pill-dot {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}

.pill-dot--red {
  color: var(--crimson-primary, #8B1538);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.pill-dot--yellow {
  color: var(--gold-dark, #9A7B1C);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.pill-dot--blue {
  color: var(--crimson-dark, #580B22);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: -2px;
}

/* Card 2: Top-Right (Second Card - Plain White) */
.bento-card--2 {
  grid-column: span 5;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(88, 11, 34, 0.07);
  padding: 38px 34px 34px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.bento-badges-cloud {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.bento-badges-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  align-items: center;
}

.bento-badges-row--top {
  margin-left: 6px;
}

.cloud-badge {
  background: #EDBDC8;
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(88, 11, 34, 0.08);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  position: relative;
}

.cloud-badge:hover {
  transform: scale(1.12) rotate(6deg);
}

/* Card 3: Bottom-Left (Third Card - Plain White) */
.bento-card--3 {
  grid-column: span 5;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(88, 11, 34, 0.07);
  padding: 36px 32px 0 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.bento-category-stack {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 0;
  margin-top: 24px;
  position: relative;
  width: calc(100% + 40px);
  margin-left: -10px;
  margin-right: -30px;
}

.cat-mini-card {
  background: #EDBDC8;
  border-radius: 20px 20px 0 0;
  padding: 16px 20px 14px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 -6px 20px rgba(88, 11, 34, 0.08);
  font-family: var(--font-royal);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #580B22;
  text-align: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.cat-mini-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.cat-mini-card--peek {
  width: 28px;
  min-width: 28px;
  padding: 16px 0 14px;
  opacity: 0.85;
  border-radius: 16px 16px 0 0;
  margin-right: 8px;
  justify-content: flex-start;
}

.cat-mini-card--main {
  z-index: 1;
  flex: 1;
  border-radius: 20px 20px 0 0;
}

.cat-mini-card--overlap {
  z-index: 2;
  flex: 1;
  margin-left: -18px;
  margin-bottom: 0px;
  padding: 18px 24px 18px;
  border-radius: 22px 22px 0 0;
  box-shadow: -8px -6px 24px rgba(88, 11, 34, 0.12);
}

.cat-badge-circle {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.cat-badge-circle--blue {
  background: var(--crimson-primary, #8B1538);
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.cat-badge-circle--green {
  background: var(--crimson-dark, #580B22);
}

.cat-badge-circle--gold {
  background: var(--gold-primary, #D4AF37);
  color: var(--crimson-dark, #580B22);
}

/* Card 4: Bottom-Right (Fourth Card - Theme Soft Pink #EDBDC8) */
.bento-card--4 {
  grid-column: span 7;
  background: #EDBDC8;
  padding: 38px 34px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.bento-capsule-bar {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  width: fit-content;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(88, 11, 34, 0.08);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.capsule-circle-btn {
  background: #EDBDC8;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--crimson-primary, #8B1538);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.capsule-circle-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.capsule-dash {
  background: var(--crimson-primary, #8B1538);
  width: 22px;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 3px;
}

.capsule-plus-btn {
  background: var(--crimson-primary, #8B1538);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.capsule-plus-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(90deg);
}

/* Typography across Bento cards */
.bento-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-royal);
  font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 2.2vw, 2.15rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.18;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.bento-heading--dark {
  color: #580B22;
}

.bento-heading--white {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.bento-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.58;
  margin: 0;
}

.bento-desc--dark {
  color: #694A55;
}

.bento-desc--white {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.90);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .bento-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .bento-card--1,
  .bento-card--2,
  .bento-card--3,
  .bento-card--4 {
    grid-column: span 12;
  }

  .bento-card--1 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 22px;
  }
}


/* ---- SECTION 4: HERITAGE STORY (Asymmetric 2-Col) ---- */
.about-heritage-story-section {
  padding: 85px 20px 95px;
  background: #FAF4EE;
}

.heritage-story-grid {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

.heritage-image-frame {
  position: relative;
}

.heritage-image-wrap {
  border-radius: 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(56, 7, 22, 0.12);
  border: 4px solid #FFFFFF;
}

.heritage-image-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 440px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.heritage-image-frame:hover .heritage-image-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.heritage-seal-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20px;
  right: -15px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 16px 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(56, 7, 22, 0.14);
  border: 2px solid var(--gold-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.heritage-seal-badge i {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: var(--crimson-primary);
}

.seal-title {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

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

/* ---- SECTION 5: LARGE BRAND STATEMENT ---- */
.about-brand-statement-section {
  background: var(--crimson-dark);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 95px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(243, 210, 112, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
}

.statement-inner {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.statement-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-royal);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.quote-italic {
  font-family: 'Caveat', cursive, var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #F3D270;
  font-size: 1.1em;
  display: inline-block;
}

.statement-sub {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.3vw, 1.18rem);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ---- SECTION 6: HOW WE MAKE EVERY SWEET (Process Cards) ---- */
.about-process-section {
  padding: 95px 20px 85px;
  background: #FFF6EF;
}

.process-cards-grid {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 50px auto 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.process-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 34px 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--cream-border);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(139, 21, 56, 0.04);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
}

.process-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 35px rgba(139, 21, 56, 0.10);
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
}

.process-card-num {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--crimson-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(139, 21, 56, 0.25);
}

.process-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-royal);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--crimson-primary);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.process-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ---- SECTION 7: BRAND NUMBERS (Stats) ---- */
.about-stats-section {
  background: var(--crimson-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 60px 20px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}

.stats-editorial-grid {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  text-align: center;
}

.stat-editorial-item {
  padding: 10px;
  position: relative;
}

.stat-editorial-item:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 15%;
  right: 0;
  height: 70%;
  width: 1px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.stat-number {
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-family: var(--font-royal);
  color: #F3D270;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  opacity: 0.92;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* ---- SECTION 8: PLAYFUL BRAND CHIPS ---- */
.about-chips-section {
  padding: 65px 20px;
  background: #FFFDF9;
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.chips-scroll-wrap {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.brand-chip {
  padding: 12px 26px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  font-family: var(--font-royal);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  cursor: default;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.brand-chip:hover {
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(0deg) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(139, 21, 56, 0.12);
}

.brand-chip--cream {
  background: #FFF6EF;
  color: var(--crimson-primary);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(139, 21, 56, 0.2);
  transform: rotate(-2deg);
}

.brand-chip--maroon {
  background: var(--crimson-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--crimson-primary);
  transform: rotate(2deg);
}

.brand-chip--saffron {
  background: #F3D270;
  color: #380716;
  border: 1.5px solid #E5BA42;
  transform: rotate(-1.5deg);
}

.brand-chip--blush {
  background: #FCECE4;
  color: var(--crimson-primary);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  transform: rotate(2.5deg);
}

/* ---- SECTION 9: FINAL CTA / VISIT ZAHAL ---- */
.about-split-cta-section {
  padding: 60px 20px 15px;
  background: #FFFDF9;
}

.split-cta-grid {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.split-cta-card {
  border-radius: 30px;
  padding: 50px 45px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(56, 7, 22, 0.06);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.split-cta-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(56, 7, 22, 0.12);
}

.cta-card--stories {
  background: #FFF5EE;
  color: var(--text-main);
  border: 1px solid rgba(139, 21, 56, 0.12);
}

.cta-card--visit {
  background: #F3D270;
  color: #380716;
  border: 1px solid #E5BA42;
}

.cta-card-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--crimson-primary);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.cta-card-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-royal);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.6vw, 2.3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.22;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.cta-card--stories .cta-card-heading {
  color: var(--crimson-primary);
}

.cta-card--visit .cta-card-heading {
  color: #380716;
}

.cta-card-desc {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.cta-card--visit .cta-card-desc {
  color: #4A1222;
}

.cta-card-address {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #380716;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.cta-card-address i {
  color: var(--crimson-primary);
}

/* Viewport Reveal Animations */
.reveal-fade-up {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(22px);
  transition: opacity 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.reveal-fade-up.is-revealed {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Reduced Motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

  .reveal-fade-up,
  .ed-card,
  .process-card,
  .brand-chip,
  .split-cta-card {
    transition: none !important;
    transform: none !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
  }
}

/* ---- RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES ---- */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .about-editorial-grid {
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .ed-card {
    padding: 38px 28px;
    min-height: 360px;
  }

  .heritage-story-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 45px;
  }

  .process-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .stats-editorial-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
  }

  .stat-editorial-item:not(:last-child)::after {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-manifesto-section {
    padding: 53px 16px 43px;
  }

  .manifesto-heading {
    margin-top: 0;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }

  .manifesto-keywords-row {
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 12px 18px;
  }

  .about-values-strip {
    padding: 10px 12px 35px;
  }

  .values-scallop-divider {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }

  .values-strip-inner {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 16px 6px;
    overflow-x: visible;
    padding: 0;
  }

  .values-strip-inner::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
  }

  .values-strip-inner .value-strip-item {
    flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 6px);
    max-width: calc(33.333% - 6px);
    padding: 4px 2px;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .values-strip-inner .value-strip-item:nth-child(4),
  .values-strip-inner .value-strip-item:nth-child(5) {
    flex: 0 0 calc(46% - 6px);
    max-width: calc(46% - 6px);
  }

  .value-strip-icon {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
  }

  .value-strip-label {
    font-size: clamp(0.62rem, 2.4vw, 0.72rem);
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    white-space: normal;
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 1.2;
  }

  .about-editorial-grid-section {
    padding: 60px 16px 50px;
  }

  .about-editorial-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .ed-card {
    padding: 34px 22px;
    min-height: 320px;
  }

  .about-process-section {
    padding: 60px 16px;
  }

  .process-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 18px;
  }

  .chips-scroll-wrap {
    justify-content: flex-start;
    overflow-x: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    padding: 6px 10px 12px;
  }

  .chips-scroll-wrap::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
  }

  .brand-chip {
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .about-split-cta-section {
    padding: 30px 16px 15px;
  }

  .split-cta-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .split-cta-card {
    padding: 24px 20px;
    border-radius: 20px;
  }

  .cta-card-eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
  }

  .cta-card-heading {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }

  .cta-card-desc {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }

  .cta-card-address {
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION: ABOUT US — MISSION & VISION
   ========================================================================== */
.about-mission-vision-section {
  padding: 40px 24px 60px;
  background: transparent;
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
}

.mission-vision-container {
  max-width: 920px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 40px;
}

.mv-block {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.mv-title {
  font-family: var(--font-royal);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 2.9rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: var(--crimson-primary);
  margin: 0 0 14px 0;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.mv-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.3vw, 1.15rem);
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #635048;
  font-weight: 500;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-mission-vision-section {
    padding: 10px 18px 45px;
  }

  .mission-vision-container {
    gap: 36px;
  }

  .mv-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 6vw, 2.3rem);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }

  .mv-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION: ABOUT US — LOCATIONS SHOWCASE BANNER (Reference 1 Style)
   ========================================================================== */
.about-locations-showcase-section {
  padding: 40px 20px 65px;
  max-width: 1320px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.locations-showcase-banner {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 520px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--cream-border);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 45px rgba(139, 21, 56, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 32px;
  background-color: #F8EFE4;
}

.locations-banner-bg-img {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center right;
  z-index: 1;
}

.locations-overlay-card {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: clamp(340px, 42%, 460px);
  background: #FAF3E8;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 28px 20px 28px 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(44, 24, 16, 0.16);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.28);
  max-height: 460px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.locations-scroll-list {
  overflow-y: auto;
  max-height: 404px;
  padding-right: 14px;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: #7D5846 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.locations-scroll-list::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 5px;
}

.locations-scroll-list::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.locations-scroll-list::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: #7D5846;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.locations-scroll-list::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: #5A3D2F;
}

.showcase-loc-item {
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  padding-bottom: 18px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(109, 76, 65, 0.12);
}

.showcase-loc-item:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  padding-bottom: 0;
  border-bottom: none;
}

.showcase-loc-name {
  font-family: var(--font-royal);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #4A1A10;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.showcase-loc-address {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #69564E;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .about-locations-showcase-section {
    padding: 24px 16px 45px;
  }

  .locations-showcase-banner {
    min-height: 520px;
    padding: 20px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    align-items: center;
    border-radius: 22px;
  }

  .locations-banner-bg-img {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    z-index: 1;
  }

  .locations-overlay-card {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 440px;
    background: rgba(250, 243, 232, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 22px 16px 22px 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(44, 24, 16, 0.22);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
    max-height: 460px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .locations-scroll-list {
    overflow-y: auto;
    max-height: 396px;
    padding-right: 8px;
    scrollbar-width: thin;
    scrollbar-color: #7D5846 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PRODUCTS PAGE: "OF JOY" CIRCLE SHOWCASE (Exact Reference Style)
   ========================================================================== */
body:has(.joy-products-page),
body:has(.joy-products-page) #main-content,
body:has(.zahal-contact-page-wrapper),
body:has(.zahal-contact-page-wrapper) #main-content,
body:has(.why-us-page-wrapper),
body:has(.why-us-page-wrapper) #main-content {
  background-color: #FBDCE7;
}

.joy-products-page {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 15%, #FFF2F6 0%, #FDE8EF 55%, #FBDCE7 100%);
  color: #380716;
  min-height: 100vh;
  padding: 100px 20px 100px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.joy-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 35px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.joy-logo-wrap {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.joy-header-logo {
  max-width: clamp(240px, 32vw, 380px);
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 12px rgba(139, 21, 56, 0.08));
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.joy-header-logo:hover {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.joy-sub-desc {
  font-family: 'Caveat', cursive, 'Brush Script MT', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.3vw, 1.85rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--crimson-primary, #8B1538);
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.38;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

/* Category Filter Tabs (Icon + Label Vertical Stack like Reference) */
.joy-filter-tabs {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: clamp(14px, 2.5vw, 42px);
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  margin-top: 35px;
  padding: 0 15px;
  width: 100%;
}

.joy-filter-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  outline: none;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: none;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.joy-cat-icon {
  width: 82px;
  height: 82px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #7A7276;
  transition: color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}

.joy-cat-icon svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
}

.joy-cat-label {
  font-family: var(--font-sans), system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #7A7276;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.joy-filter-btn:hover .joy-cat-icon,
.joy-filter-btn:hover .joy-cat-label {
  color: #580B22;
}

.joy-filter-btn:hover .joy-cat-icon {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.joy-filter-btn.active {
  background: transparent;
  box-shadow: none;
  border-color: transparent;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.joy-filter-btn.active .joy-cat-icon,
.joy-filter-btn.active .joy-cat-label {
  color: #8B1538;
}

.joy-filter-btn.active .joy-cat-label {
  font-weight: 900;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .joy-filter-tabs {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 18px 8px;
    max-width: 360px;
    margin: 25px auto 0;
    padding: 0 10px;
    justify-items: center;
  }

  .joy-filter-btn {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 6px 4px;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .joy-cat-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
  }

  .joy-cat-label {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }
}

/* Products Grid (Flex-based centering for 1, 2, or 3 items per row) */
.joy-products-grid {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 45px auto 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 65px 40px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Single Product Stage */
.joy-product-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  width: 340px;
  max-width: 100%;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.joy-product-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
}

/* Circular Rotating Halo Animation */
@keyframes joyHaloSpin {
  0% {
    transform: rotate(0deg);
  }

  100% {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}

/* The Dotted Halo Disc Stage */
.joy-circle-stage {
  position: relative;
  width: 310px;
  height: 310px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Outer Halftone Dotted Halo */
.joy-dotted-halo {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #7D1580;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(88, 11, 34, 0.18), inset 0 0 35px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Spinning Round Dotted Background Disc */
.joy-dotted-halo::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -25%;
  left: -25%;
  width: 150%;
  height: 150%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.42) 2.5px, transparent 3px);
  background-size: 16px 16px;
  animation: joyHaloSpin 22s linear infinite;
  transform-origin: center center;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Concentric Dotted Circular Border that Spins */
.joy-dotted-halo::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 8px;
  left: 8px;
  right: 8px;
  bottom: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2.5px dotted rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  animation: joyHaloSpin 16s linear infinite;
  transform-origin: center center;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.joy-product-card:hover .joy-dotted-halo::before {
  animation-duration: 9s;
}

.joy-product-card:hover .joy-dotted-halo::after {
  animation-duration: 7s;
}

/* Decorative Doodle Accents */
.joy-doodle-rays {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  left: 18px;
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  stroke: #FFFFFF;
  stroke-width: 3;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  fill: none;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 5;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
}

.joy-doodle-waves {
  position: absolute;
  right: 14px;
  top: 48%;
  width: 38px;
  height: 26px;
  stroke: #FFFFFF;
  stroke-width: 3;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  fill: none;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 5;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
}

/* Product Cutout / Plate Image (Circular) */
.joy-product-img {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 4;
  width: 235px;
  height: 235px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 16px 25px rgba(60, 15, 30, 0.35));
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.joy-product-card:hover .joy-product-img {
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-2deg);
}

.joy-product-img.joy-img-lassi {
  width: 270px;
  height: 270px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

/* Item Name (Clean without background or border) */
.joy-product-name {
  font-family: var(--font-royal);
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 1.8vw, 1.55rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #580B22;
  text-align: center;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  line-height: 1.28;
  margin-top: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: none;
  text-shadow: none;
  transition: color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.joy-product-card:hover .joy-product-name {
  color: #8B1538;
  transform: translateY(2px);
}

/* Bottom Gifting Banner on Products Page */
.joy-gifting-banner {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 90px auto 0;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(139, 21, 56, 0.16);
  border-radius: 30px;
  padding: 50px 30px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 45px rgba(139, 21, 56, 0.08);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.joy-gifting-title {
  font-family: var(--font-royal);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  color: #580B22;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 10px 0 14px;
}

.joy-gifting-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: #694A55;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 28px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .joy-products-page {
    padding: 50px 16px 80px;
  }

  .joy-circle-stage {
    width: 270px;
    height: 270px;
  }

  .joy-product-img {
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
  }

  .joy-brush-banner {
    min-height: 50px;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    margin-top: -28px;
  }

  .joy-products-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 50px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ZAHAL - Contact Us Page (Modern Floating Card Style)
   ========================================================================== */
.zahal-contact-page-wrapper {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 15%, #FFF2F6 0%, #FDE8EF 55%, #FBDCE7 100%);
  min-height: 85vh;
  padding: 130px 24px 100px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.zahal-contact-main-card {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 860px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 65px rgba(139, 21, 56, 0.09), 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 50px 50px 50px 380px;
  min-height: 490px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Left Overlapping Red/Crimson Card (Simple Flat Style) */
.zahal-contact-side-card {
  position: absolute;
  left: -40px;
  top: 30px;
  bottom: 30px;
  width: 350px;
  background: var(--crimson-primary, #8B1538);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 42px 34px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 2;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.zahal-contact-side-title {
  font-family: var(--font-royal);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 35px;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.zahal-contact-info-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 22px;
}

.zahal-contact-info-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.zahal-contact-info-icon {
  width: 22px;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  text-align: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  opacity: 0.95;
}

.zahal-contact-info-text {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  word-break: break-word;
}

.zahal-contact-info-text a {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.zahal-contact-info-text a:hover {
  opacity: 0.85;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Right Form Section */
.zahal-contact-form-section {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 420px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.zahal-touch-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-sans, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.6vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #3E1E16;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.zahal-touch-subtitle {
  font-family: 'Caveat', cursive, 'Brush Script MT', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.2vw, 1.7rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--crimson-primary, #8B1538);
  line-height: 1.35;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.zahal-field-group {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.zahal-field-input {
  width: 100%;
  background: #F7F9FC;
  border: 1.5px solid #EEF2F6;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #1A2B49;
  outline: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.zahal-field-input::placeholder {
  color: #A0ABC0;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.zahal-field-input:focus {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--crimson-primary, #8B1538);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(139, 21, 56, 0.08);
}

.zahal-field-textarea {
  min-height: 110px;
  resize: vertical;
}

.zahal-form-submit-row {
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.zahal-submit-pill-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--crimson-primary, #8B1538);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: none;
  padding: 13px 44px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: none;
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.zahal-submit-pill-btn:hover {
  background: var(--crimson-dark, #580B22);
}

.zahal-submit-pill-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.zahal-alert-box {
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.zahal-alert-success {
  background: #E8F5E9;
  color: #2E7D32;
  border: 1px solid #C8E6C9;
}

.zahal-alert-error {
  background: #FFEBEE;
  color: #C62828;
  border: 1px solid #FFCDD2;
}

/* Responsive Breakpoints */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .zahal-contact-page-wrapper {
    padding: 110px 16px 70px;
  }

  .zahal-contact-main-card {
    padding: 0;
    max-width: 520px;
    flex-direction: column;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .zahal-contact-side-card {
    position: relative;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 24px 24px 0 0;
    box-shadow: none;
    padding: 35px 26px;
  }

  .zahal-contact-side-title {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    font-size: 1.7rem;
  }

  .zahal-contact-form-section {
    max-width: 100%;
    padding: 35px 26px 40px;
  }

  .zahal-touch-heading {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ZAHAL - Why Choose Us Page Styles (Advantages Connected Roadmap Style)
   ========================================================================== */
.why-us-page-wrapper {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 12%, #FFF9EF 0%, #FFF2F6 45%, #FBDCE7 100%);
  min-height: 100vh;
  padding: 80px 24px 60px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.why-us-container {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Why Choose Us Header - Matching Artisanal Theme Style */
.why-us-flow-header {
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  text-align: center;
}

.why-us-flow-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #3E1E16;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  margin: 0 0 8px;
}

.why-us-flow-subtitle {
  font-family: 'Caveat', cursive, 'Brush Script MT', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.6vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--crimson-primary, #8B1538);
  line-height: 1.35;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Connected Flow Path Wrapper */
.flow-path-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto 25px;
  padding: 10px 0;
}

.flow-connecting-svg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.flow-nodes-row {
  display: grid;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.flow-nodes-row--3 {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.flow-nodes-row--2 {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 60px;
  gap: 50px;
}

.flow-nodes-row--last {
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.flow-node-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

/* Organic Soft Blush Blob Icon Container */
.flow-blob-icon-wrap {
  width: 105px;
  height: 96px;
  background: #FCE6EC;
  border-radius: 54% 46% 52% 48% / 48% 54% 46% 52%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: #580B22;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(139, 21, 56, 0.06);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

.flow-node-item:hover .flow-blob-icon-wrap {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(4deg);
  background: #FBDCE7;
  color: #D31245;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(139, 21, 56, 0.14);
}

.flow-node-title {
  font-family: var(--font-royal);
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #4A2818;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  line-height: 1.3;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.flow-node-item:hover .flow-node-title {
  color: #D31245;
}

.flow-node-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #7A655C;
  line-height: 1.45;
  max-width: 220px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Artisanal Standalone Round Stamp (Matching Reference Image Style) */
.quality-trust-stamp-section {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 10px 20px 15px;
  margin-top: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  position: relative;
}

.trust-stamp-graphic {
  position: relative;
  width: 340px;
  height: 340px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.trust-stamp-svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: visible;
}

.trust-curved-title {
  font-family: var(--font-royal, 'Cinzel', serif);
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  fill: #580B22;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
}

.trust-scallop-disc {
  fill: #FCEBD4;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 12px 28px rgba(139, 21, 56, 0.08));
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
}

.trust-stamp-graphic:hover .trust-scallop-disc {
  transform: scale(1.03) rotate(3deg);
  transform-origin: 200px 205px;
}

.trust-stamp-inner-text {
  position: absolute;
  top: 52%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.stamp-sub-top {
  font-family: var(--font-royal, 'Cinzel', serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #D31245;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.stamp-big-num {
  font-family: var(--font-royal, 'Cinzel', serif);
  font-size: 3.6rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #D31245;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
  margin: 2px 0;
}

.stamp-sub-bottom {
  font-family: var(--font-royal, 'Cinzel', serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #D31245;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Dedicated Quality & Trust Card Below The Rounded Badge */
.quality-trust-card {
  background: transparent;
  border-radius: 0;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: none;
  padding: 10px 20px 20px;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 15px auto 25px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

.quality-trust-card:hover {
  transform: none;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.trust-badge-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-royal, 'Cinzel', serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.5vw, 2.1rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #3E1E16;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.trust-badge-paragraph {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: #6E5A52;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
  max-width: 760px;
}

.trust-feature-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.trust-pill-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(217, 154, 43, 0.22);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #4A2818;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(139, 21, 56, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.trust-pill-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(139, 21, 56, 0.09);
  border-color: rgba(211, 18, 69, 0.3);
}

.trust-pill-icon {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #E8F5E9;
  color: #2E7D32;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.trust-badge-actions {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-trust-explore {
  background: var(--crimson-primary, #8B1538);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 13px 28px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(139, 21, 56, 0.25);
}

.btn-trust-explore:hover {
  background: var(--crimson-dark, #580B22);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(139, 21, 56, 0.35);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.btn-trust-whatsapp {
  background: #25D366;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 13px 26px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.25);
}

.btn-trust-whatsapp:hover {
  background: #1EBE5D;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Responsive Styles */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .flow-connecting-svg {
    display: none;
  }

  .flow-nodes-row--3,
  .flow-nodes-row--2 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    max-width: 100%;
    gap: 40px 20px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
  }

  .quality-trust-stamp-section {
    padding: 30px 16px 20px;
    margin-top: 20px;
  }

  .quality-trust-card {
    padding: 10px 0 20px;
    margin: 15px auto;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .why-us-page-wrapper {
    padding: 100px 16px 70px;
  }

  .flow-nodes-row--3,
  .flow-nodes-row--2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
  }

  .trust-stamp-graphic {
    width: 280px;
    height: 280px;
  }

  .stamp-big-num {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
  }

  .stamp-sub-top,
  .stamp-sub-bottom {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
  }

  .quality-trust-card {
    padding: 10px 0 15px;
    margin: 15px 0;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FLOATING WHATSAPP BUTTON (LIVELY & INTERACTIVE)
   ========================================================================== */
.zahal-floating-whatsapp {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 28px;
  right: 28px;
  z-index: 99999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.zahal-floating-whatsapp:hover {
  transform: scale(1.08) translateY(-4px);
}

.whatsapp-btn-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25D366 0%, #128C7E 100%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4), 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.zahal-floating-whatsapp:hover .whatsapp-btn-icon {
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.6), 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.whatsapp-pulse-ring {
  position: absolute;
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.5);
  z-index: 1;
  animation: zahalWhatsappPulse 2s infinite cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.6, 1);
  pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes zahalWhatsappPulse {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.95);
    opacity: 0.8;
  }

  50% {
    transform: scale(1.4);
    opacity: 0.2;
  }

  100% {
    transform: scale(1.6);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

.whatsapp-tooltip {
  position: absolute;
  right: 72px;
  background: #111827;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  white-space: nowrap;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(10px);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.whatsapp-tooltip::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  right: -6px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  border-width: 6px 0 6px 6px;
  border-style: solid;
  border-color: transparent transparent transparent #111827;
}

.zahal-floating-whatsapp:hover .whatsapp-tooltip {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .zahal-floating-whatsapp {
    bottom: 20px;
    right: 20px;
  }

  .whatsapp-btn-icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    font-size: 28px;
  }

  .whatsapp-pulse-ring {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
  }

  .whatsapp-tooltip {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FRANCHISING PAGE (EXACT REFERENCE DESIGN SYSTEM)
   Warm Creamy Palette, Bold Chunky Headings, Yellow Feature Cards, 3D Buttons
   ========================================================================== */
.zahal-franchise-page {
  background: transparent;
  color: #2D1409;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  overflow-x: clip;
}

.fran-container {
  width: 90%;
  max-width: 1160px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* --- Section Headings & Text --- */
.fran-section-heading {
  font-family: 'Outfit', 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: #340D19;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.fran-text-body {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #533B31;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

/* --- Retro Buttons --- */
.fran-btn-primary {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #A01C3E;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: 'Outfit', 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  padding: 14px 34px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 2.5px solid #280812;
  box-shadow: 4px 4px 0px #280812;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.fran-btn-primary:hover {
  background: #B8254A;
  transform: translate(-2px, -2px);
  box-shadow: 6px 6px 0px #280812;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.fran-btn-primary:active {
  transform: translate(2px, 2px);
  box-shadow: 1px 1px 0px #280812;
}

.fran-btn-secondary {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #FFFDF9;
  color: #2D1409;
  font-family: 'Outfit', 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 2px solid #2D1409;
  box-shadow: 3px 3px 0px #2D1409;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.fran-btn-secondary:hover {
  background: #F5B82E;
  transform: translate(-2px, -2px);
  box-shadow: 5px 5px 0px #2D1409;
}

/* --- Sparkle Icons --- */
.fran-sparkle {
  position: absolute;
  color: #340D19;
  font-size: 26px;
  user-select: none;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: franTwinkle 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.fran-sparkle--1 {
  top: 15%;
  left: 14%;
  font-size: 32px;
}

.fran-sparkle--2 {
  bottom: 25%;
  right: 18%;
  font-size: 28px;
  animation-delay: 1.2s;
}

.fran-sparkle--3 {
  top: 30%;
  right: 12%;
  font-size: 22px;
  animation-delay: 0.6s;
}

@keyframes franTwinkle {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: scale(1) rotate(0deg);
    opacity: 0.7;
  }

  50% {
    transform: scale(1.25) rotate(15deg);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   1. HERO SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.fran-hero-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 95px 0 50px;
  text-align: center;
  background: transparent;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.fran-hero-title {
  font-family: 'Outfit', 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(3.2rem, 7vw, 5.8rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #340D19;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -1.5px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.fran-hero-desc {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 36px;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #553C31;
}

.fran-hero-cta-wrap {
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.fran-hero-wave {
  display: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. OUR SIMPLE PHILOSOPHY SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.fran-philosophy-section {
  padding: 60px 0 80px;
  background: transparent;
}

.fran-split-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

.fran-philosophy-media {
  position: relative;
}

.fran-image-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 26px;
  border: 3.5px solid #280812;
  box-shadow: 7px 7px 0px #280812;
  overflow: visible;
}

.fran-philosophy-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 380px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 22px;
  display: block;
}

.fran-star-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -24px;
  left: -24px;
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 5;
  filter: drop-shadow(2px 3px 0px #280812);
  animation: franBadgeFloat 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.star-badge-svg {
  position: absolute;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
}

.fran-star-badge i {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  font-size: 20px;
  color: #340D19;
}

@keyframes franBadgeFloat {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translateY(-5px) rotate(6deg);
  }
}

.fran-philosophy-content {
  padding-left: 20px;
}

/* Video Trigger */
.fran-video-trigger {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 24px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 10px 18px 10px 10px;
  background: #FAF4EB;
  border: 2px solid #280812;
  border-radius: 40px;
  box-shadow: 3px 3px 0px #280812;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.fran-video-trigger:hover {
  background: #F5B82E;
  transform: translate(-2px, -2px);
  box-shadow: 5px 5px 0px #280812;
}

.fran-play-circle {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: #340D19;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 16px;
  padding-left: 3px;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.fran-video-trigger:hover .fran-play-circle {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  background: #280812;
}

.fran-video-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.fran-video-small {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #72574A;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.fran-video-bold {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #280812;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. ZAHAL IS COMMITTED TO SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.fran-committed-section {
  padding: 60px 0 30px;
  background: transparent;
  border-top: none;
  border-bottom: none;
}

.fran-committed-top-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.fran-brochure-wrap {
  margin-top: 16px;
}

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

.fran-value-card {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 0;
  box-shadow: none;
  padding: 0;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.fran-value-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: none;
}

.fran-value-icon-circle {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  background: #F5B82E;
  border: 2.5px solid #280812;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 22px;
  color: #280812;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.fran-value-title {
  font-family: 'Outfit', 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #340D19;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.fran-value-desc {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: #553C31;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. FRANCHISE INQUIRY FORM SECTION (YELLOW CARD BOX)
   ========================================================================== */
.fran-form-section {
  padding: 30px 0 120px;
  background: transparent;
}

.fran-form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

/* The Theme-Colored Form Box */
.fran-form-card-box {
  background: #8B1538;
  border: 3.5px solid #380716;
  border-radius: 28px;
  box-shadow: 8px 8px 0px #380716;
  padding: 40px 36px;
}

.fran-actual-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.fran-form-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  width: 100%;
}

.fran-form-row--2 .fran-input-group {
  flex: 1;
}

.fran-input-group {
  width: 100%;
}

.fran-input,
.fran-select {
  width: 100%;
  background: #FFFDF9;
  border: 2px solid #380716;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 13px 18px;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #280812;
  outline: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: inset 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.fran-input::placeholder {
  color: #8C6A58;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.fran-input:focus,
.fran-select:focus {
  border-color: #F5B82E;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(245, 184, 46, 0.35);
}

.fran-terms-row {
  margin: 4px 0 10px;
}

.fran-checkbox-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #FFFDF9;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.4;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.fran-checkbox-label input[type="checkbox"] {
  accent-color: #F5B82E;
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.fran-submit-wrap {
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.fran-btn-submit {
  width: 100%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #280812;
  font-family: 'Outfit', 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  padding: 15px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 2.5px solid #280812;
  box-shadow: 4px 4px 0px #280812;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  text-align: center;
}

.fran-btn-submit:hover {
  background: #FFC94D;
  transform: translate(-2px, -2px);
  box-shadow: 6px 6px 0px #280812;
}

.fran-btn-submit:active {
  transform: translate(2px, 2px);
  box-shadow: 1px 1px 0px #280812;
}

/* Alert Boxes */
.fran-alert {
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  border: 2px solid #280812;
}

.fran-alert--success {
  background: #E8F8EE;
  color: #15803D;
  border-color: #15803D;
}

.fran-alert--error {
  background: #FEE2E2;
  color: #B91C1C;
  border-color: #B91C1C;
}

/* Right Content in Form Section */
.fran-form-right-content {
  padding-left: 20px;
}

.fran-form-right-content .fran-text-body {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.fran-showcase-visual {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: -70px;
  text-align: center;
}

.fran-showcase-box {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  max-width: 320px;
  width: 100%;
}

.fran-showcase-img {
  max-width: 320px;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 15px 25px rgba(52, 13, 25, 0.18));
  animation: franFloatSweet 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes franFloatSweet {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(2deg);
  }
}

.fran-visual-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24%;
  left: 12%;
  width: 82px;
  height: 82px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 4;
  filter: drop-shadow(3px 4px 0px #280812);
  animation: franBadgeFloat 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.visual-star-svg {
  position: absolute;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
}

.fran-visual-badge span {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #280812;
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1;
}

.fran-visual-sparkle {
  position: absolute;
  color: #340D19;
  font-size: 26px;
  user-select: none;
  animation: franTwinkle 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.fran-visual-sparkle--1 {
  top: 12%;
  right: 6%;
}

.fran-visual-sparkle--2 {
  bottom: 20%;
  left: 5%;
  animation-delay: 1.5s;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   VIDEO MODAL
   ========================================================================== */
.fran-video-modal-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(40, 8, 18, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 999999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  padding: 20px;
}

.fran-video-modal-backdrop.active {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.fran-video-modal-card {
  background: #FFFDF9;
  border: 3.5px solid #280812;
  border-radius: 28px;
  box-shadow: 10px 10px 0px #280812;
  max-width: 580px;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 36px 30px;
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
}

.fran-modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  right: 20px;
  font-size: 32px;
  line-height: 1;
  color: #280812;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.fran-modal-title {
  font-family: 'Outfit', 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #340D19;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.fran-modal-desc {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: #553C31;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.fran-modal-video-placeholder {
  background: #FAF4EB;
  border: 2px dashed #340D19;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 30px 20px;
}

.fran-modal-badge-text {
  margin-top: 14px;
  display: inline-block;
  background: #F5B82E;
  border: 2px solid #280812;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #280812;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVENESS
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 991px) {

  .fran-philosophy-section {
    padding: 40px 0 20px;
  }

  .fran-committed-section {
    padding: 20px 0 20px;
  }

  .fran-form-section {
    padding: 15px 0 20px;
  }

  .fran-section-heading,
  .fran-committed-left,
  .fran-committed-left .fran-section-heading {
    text-align: center;
  }

  .fran-split-grid,
  .fran-committed-top-grid,
  .fran-form-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .fran-committed-top-grid {
    margin-bottom: 25px;
  }

  .fran-philosophy-content,
  .fran-form-right-content {
    padding-left: 0;
  }

  .fran-value-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }

  .fran-image-card {
    max-width: 500px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .fran-philosophy-img {
    height: 300px;
  }

  .fran-form-card-box {
    padding: 30px 24px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .fran-hero-section {
    padding: 50px 0 60px;
  }

  .fran-hero-title {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
  }

  .fran-form-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
  }

  .fran-form-card-box {
    padding: 24px 18px;
    border-radius: 22px;
  }

  .fran-btn-submit {
    font-size: 1rem;
    padding: 14px;
  }
}