/* ==========================================================================
   GOLDPEAK TRADING ACADEMY — MASTER STYLESHEET
   Theme: Light Black & Gold
   Structure: 1) Variables  2) Base  3) Utilities  4) Header/Nav
              5) Hero  6) About  7) Counters  8) Services  9) Courses
              10) Events  11) Blog  12) Team  13) Gallery  14) Testimonials
              15) FAQ  16) CTA  17) Footer  18) Responsive
   ========================================================================== */
.video-sound-btn {
  position: absolute;
  right: 25px;
  bottom: 25px;
  z-index: 20;

  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;

  border: 2px solid #fff;
  border-radius: 50%;

  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
  color: #fff;

  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;

  font-size: 20px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.video-sound-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
}

#logo-intro {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: #000;
  /* brand color */
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  z-index: 9999;
  animation: fadeOut 1.5s ease 3s forwards;
  /* Starts after 3s, fades for 1.5s */
}

.intro-logo {
  width: 300px;
  /* The logo animation remains the same */
  animation: slideInOut 3s ease forwards;
}

@keyframes slideInOut {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(100%) scale(0.8);
    opacity: 0;
  }

  50% {
    transform: translateX(0) scale(1);
    opacity: 1;
  }

  80% {
    transform: translateX(0) scale(1);
    opacity: 1;
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateX(-100%) scale(0.8);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

@keyframes fadeOut {
  from {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  to {
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   1) VARIABLES
   ========================================================================== */
:root {
  /* Colors */
  --color-black: #0b0b0c;
  --color-black-soft: #141416;
  --color-charcoal: #1c1c1f;
  --color-charcoal-light: #232326;
  --color-border: #2c2a24;

  --color-gold: #c9a227;
  --color-gold-light: #e8c766;
  --color-gold-deep: #8a6d1f;
  --gradient-gold: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-gold-light) 0%, var(--color-gold) 55%, var(--color-gold-deep) 100%);

  --color-ivory: #f5f1e8;

  --color-up: #3fa34d;
  --color-down: #d14343;

  /* Typography */
  --font-display: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-body: 'Poppins', sans-serif;

  --fs-xxl: clamp(2.4rem, 4.5vw, 4rem);
  --fs-xl: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
  --fs-lg: clamp(1.3rem, 2vw, 1.6rem);
  --fs-base: 1rem;
  --fs-sm: 0.875rem;
  --fs-xs: 0.75rem;

  /* Spacing */
  --section-py: 100px;
  --section-py-sm: 80px;
  --gap-base: 1.5rem;

  /* Shape */
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --radius-pill: 50px;

  /* Shadow */
  --shadow-sm: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  --shadow-md: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  --shadow-gold: 0 10px 25px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.25);

  /* Transition */
  --transition-base: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2) BASE
   ========================================================================== */
* {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  width: 100%;
}

body {
  background-color: var(--color-black);
  color: var(--color-ivory);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100vw;
  position: relative;
}

/* Any section using decorative overhanging elements (badges, offsets)
   is clipped at the section boundary so nothing pushes the page width
   and creates the phantom horizontal-scroll gap on the right. */
section {
  overflow-x: clip;
  overflow-y: visible;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-ivory);
  margin: 0;
}



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

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

::selection {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-black);
}

/* Scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 8px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: var(--color-black);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: var(--color-gold-deep);
  border-radius: 10px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3) UTILITIES
   ========================================================================== */
.section-padding {
  padding-top: var(--section-py);
  padding-bottom: var(--section-py);
}

.bg-black-soft {
  background-color: var(--color-black-soft);
}

.bg-charcoal {
  background-color: var(--color-charcoal);
}

.text-gold {
  color: var(--color-gold) !important;
}

.text-ivory {
  color: var(--color-ivory) !important;
}

.text-muted-custom {
  color: var(--color-muted) !important;
}

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

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  width: 28px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  display: inline-block;
}

.section-heading {
  font-size: var(--fs-xl);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.section-sub {
  color: var(--color-muted);
  max-width: 620px;
}

.section-head-wrap {
  margin-bottom: 55px;
}

/* Divider with candlestick glyph — signature motif */
.candle-divider {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px;
  width: fit-content;
}

.candle-divider .line {
  width: 60px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--color-gold-deep));
}

.candle-divider .line.right {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-gold-deep), transparent);
}

.candle-divider .glyph {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 3px;
  height: 18px;
}

.candle-divider .glyph span {
  width: 3px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.candle-divider .glyph span:nth-child(1) {
  height: 8px;
}

.candle-divider .glyph span:nth-child(2) {
  height: 18px;
}

.candle-divider .glyph span:nth-child(3) {
  height: 12px;
}

.candle-divider .glyph span:nth-child(4) {
  height: 16px;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn-gold {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 34px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-black);
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.btn-gold:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.4);
  color: var(--color-black);
}

.btn-outline-gold {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 13px 32px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-ivory);
  background: transparent;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-gold-deep);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.btn-outline-gold:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  background: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.1);
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.btn-gold,
.btn-outline-gold {
  will-change: transform;
  /* Performance optimization */
}

.btn-gold:hover,
.btn-outline-gold:hover {
  animation: pulse 0.6s;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4) TOP BAR + NAVIGATION
   ========================================================================== */

/* Ticker tape strip — signature element */
.ticker-strip {
  background: var(--color-black);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
  height: 34px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.ticker-track {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 40px;
  animation: ticker-scroll 32s linear infinite;
}

.ticker-track span {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: var(--color-muted);
}

.ticker-track span strong {
  color: var(--color-ivory);
  margin-right: 6px;
}

.ticker-track span.up {
  color: var(--color-up);
}

.ticker-track span.down {
  color: var(--color-down);
}

@keyframes ticker-scroll {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }

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

  /* only half, since we duplicated */
}


/* Sticky Navbar */
.main-navbar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1050;
  background: rgba(11, 11, 12, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  padding: 10px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .main-navbar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1050;
  }

  body {
    padding-top: 100px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .main-navbar {
    position: relative;
  }

}

.main-navbar.scrolled {
  padding: 5px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.navbar-brand {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-ivory) !important;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.navbar-brand .brand-icon {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.navbar-brand span {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

/* Logo image — CSS controls the displayed size regardless of the
   source file's native dimensions, so an oversized logo always
   fits the navbar cleanly. */
.navbar-logo {
  height: 60px;
  /* Adjusted initial height for better balance */
  width: auto;
  max-width: 190px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 0;
  animation: logoEntrance 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) both,
    logoFloat 4s ease-in-out 0.9s infinite;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), filter 0.4s ease, height 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}


.navbar-brand:hover .navbar-logo {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 14px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.55));
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes logoEntrance {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-16px) scale(0.9);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  }
}

@keyframes logoFloat {

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

  50% {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
  }
}

/* Text fallback shown only if the logo image fails to load */
.brand-text-fallback {
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .navbar-logo {
    animation: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .navbar-logo {
    height: 100px;
    max-width: 130px;
  }

  .main-navbar.scrolled .navbar-logo {
    height: 60px;
  }
}

.main-navbar .nav-link {
  color: var(--color-ivory) !important;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  margin: 0 12px;
  position: relative;
  padding: 2px 0 !important;
}

.main-navbar .nav-link::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

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

.main-navbar .nav-link:hover,
.main-navbar .nav-link.active {
  color: var(--color-gold-light) !important;
}

.main-navbar .nav-link {
  transition: color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.main-navbar .nav-link:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.main-navbar .navbar-toggler {
  border-color: var(--color-gold-deep);
  padding: 6px 10px;
}

.main-navbar .navbar-toggler i {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5) HERO SECTION (Video Carousel)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-carousel {
  position: relative;
}

.hero-slide {
  position: relative;
  height: 80vh;
  min-height: 500px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-media {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;

  background-color: rgba(11, 11, 12, 0.7);
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-content {
  border-radius: 10px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  max-width: 760px;
  text-align: center;
}

.hero-content .eyebrow {
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
}

.hero-content h1 {
  font-size: var(--fs-xxl);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.hero-content .hero-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--fs-lg);
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: block;
}

.hero-content p {
  /* dark with 70% opacity */
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #fff;

}


.hero-btns {
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  /* centers buttons horizontally */
  align-items: center;
  /* optional: centers vertically if parent has height */
}


.hero-carousel .owl-dots {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 30px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 4;
  text-align: center;
}

.hero-carousel .owl-dot span {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  margin: 5px;
  background: rgba(245, 241, 232, 0.35);
  display: block;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.hero-carousel .owl-dot.active span {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  width: 26px;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6) ABOUT SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.about-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
}

.about-img-wrap img {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.about-experience-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 30px;
  right: 10px;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  color: var(--color-black);
  padding: 18px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.about-experience-badge .num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: block;
  line-height: 1;
}

.about-experience-badge .label {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.about-content p {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.about-list {
  margin: 26px 0;
}

.about-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: var(--color-ivory);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.about-list li i {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7) COUNTER SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.counter-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 40px 20px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--color-charcoal);
  height: 100%;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.counter-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-gold-deep);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
}

.about-img-wrap img {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.about-experience-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 30px;
  right: 10px;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  color: var(--color-black);
  padding: 18px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.about-experience-badge .num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: block;
  line-height: 1;
}

.about-experience-badge .label {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.about-content p {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.about-list {
  margin: 26px 0;
}

.about-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: var(--color-ivory);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.about-list li i {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ACHIEVEMENTS SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
#achievements {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--color-black-soft) 0%, var(--color-black) 100%);
}

.achievements-img-wrap {
  animation: floatAnimation 4s ease-in-out infinite,
    floatShadow 4s ease-in-out infinite;
  /* Add shadow animation */
}

@keyframes floatAnimation {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(0);
    /* Start at original position */
  }

  50% {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    /* Float up */
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateY(0);
    /* Return to original position */
  }

}

@keyframes floatShadow {
  0% {
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 5px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.2));
    /* Subtle shadow */
  }

  50% {
    filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 15px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.4));
    /* Stronger shadow when floating up */
  }

  100% {
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 5px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.2));
    /* Return to subtle shadow */
  }
}

.stat-box {
  background: var(--color-charcoal);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  position: relative;
}

.stat-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.stat-box .stat-icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.counter-card .icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.1);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
}

.stat-box .stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.stat-box .stat-label {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--color-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Color Variants */
.stat-box-green .stat-icon,
.stat-box-green .stat-number {
  color: var(--color-up);
}

.stat-box-gold .stat-icon,
.stat-box-gold .stat-number {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.stat-box-red .stat-icon,
.stat-box-red .stat-number {
  color: var(--color-down);
}

.stat-box:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-gold-deep);
}

.counter-card .count-number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-ivory);
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.counter-card .count-number .plus {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
}

.counter-card .count-title {
  color: var(--color-muted);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

/* Feature box (replaces counter) */
.feature-box {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 28px 20px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--color-charcoal);
  height: 100%;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  display: flex;
  /* Use flexbox for alignment */
  flex-direction: column;
  /* Stack items vertically */
  gap: 12px;
  /* Add space between icon and text */
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.feature-box i {
  font-size: 4rem;
  /* Make the icon a bit larger */
  color: var(--color-gold);
  /* Apply the theme's gold color */
  line-height: 1;
  /* Ensure consistent icon alignment */
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  /* Add transition for the icon itself */
}

.feature-box:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-gold-deep);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  background: var(--color-charcoal-light);
  /* Change background color on hover */
  border-color: var(--color-gold-deep);
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  /* Change text color on hover */
}

.feature-box:hover i {
  transform: rotate(360deg);
  /* Rotate the icon on hover */
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8) SERVICES / TRAINING SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.service-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--color-charcoal);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  margin: 10px;
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: var(--color-gold-deep);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  background: var(--color-charcoal-light);
}

.service-img {
  position: relative;
  height: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.service-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 0;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.service-card:hover .service-img img {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.service-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  color: var(--color-black);
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  z-index: 2;
}

.service-body {
  padding: 28px 26px 30px;
  /* enable flexbox */
  justify-content: center;
  /* center horizontally */
  align-items: center;
  /* center vertically */
  text-align: center;
  /* center text inside */
}


.service-body h4 {
  font-size: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.service-body p {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  font-size: 25px;
}

.service-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.service-link i {
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.service-card:hover .service-link i {
  transform: translateX(6px);
}

/* --- Owl Carousel Responsive Grid Fallback --- */
/* On large screens, if a carousel has the 'is-grid' class, display it as a grid */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .services-carousel.is-grid .owl-stage-outer {
    overflow: visible;
  }

  .services-carousel.is-grid .owl-stage {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    transform: none !important;
    /* Important to override Owl's inline style */
    width: 100% !important;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   9) COURSE SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.course-card {
  background: var(--color-charcoal);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 100%;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.course-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--color-gold-deep);
  background: var(--color-charcoal-light);
}

.course-img {
  position: relative;
  height: 200px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.course-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 0;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

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

.course-level {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  background: var(--color-black);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-deep);
}

.course-body {
  padding: 26px;
}

.course-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: var(--color-muted-dim);
}

.course-meta span i {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-right: 5px;
}

.course-body h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.course-body p {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.course-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.course-price {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10) EVENTS SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.event-card {
  background: var(--color-charcoal);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 100%;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.event-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--color-gold-deep);
  background: var(--color-charcoal-light);
}

.event-img {
  position: relative;
  height: 210px;
}

.event-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 0;
}

.event-date-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  color: var(--color-black);
  text-align: center;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.event-date-badge .day {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.event-date-badge .month {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.event-body {
  padding: 24px 26px;
}

.event-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: var(--color-muted-dim);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.event-meta i {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-right: 5px;
}

.event-body h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.event-body p {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11) BLOG SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.blog-card {
  background: var(--color-charcoal);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin: 10px;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  background: var(--color-charcoal-light);
}

.blog-img {
  height: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 0;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-img img {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.blog-body {
  padding: 26px;
}

.blog-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: var(--color-muted-dim);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.blog-meta i {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-right: 5px;
}

.blog-body h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.blog-body p {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   12) TEAM SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.team-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin: 10px;
}

.team-img {
  position: relative;
  height: 340px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.team-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.team-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 40%, rgba(11, 11, 12, 0.95) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 24px;
}

.team-social {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.team-card:hover .team-social {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.team-social a {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  color: var(--color-black);
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.team-overlay h5 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.team-overlay span {
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   13) GALLERY SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.gallery-pills {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 45px;
  border: none;
}

.gallery-pills .nav-link {
  padding: 10px 26px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  color: var(--color-muted);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.gallery-pills .nav-link.active {
  background: var(--gradient-gold) !important;
  color: var(--color-black) !important;
  border-color: transparent;
}

.gallery-item {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.gallery-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 260px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.gallery-item:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.12);
}

.gallery-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(11, 11, 12, 0.55);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
}

.gallery-play {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  color: var(--color-black);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   14) TESTIMONIAL SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--color-charcoal);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 40px;
  margin: 10px;
  text-align: center;
}

.testimonial-card .quote-icon {
  color: var(--color-gold-deep);
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.testimonial-card p.review {
  color: var(--color-ivory);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

.testimonial-client {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.testimonial-client img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 70px;
  /* keeps it from growing too large */
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
}


.testimonial-client .name-block {
  text-align: left;
}

.testimonial-client h6 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.testimonial-client span {
  color: var(--color-muted);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
}

.testimonial-rating {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-top: 16px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   15) FAQ SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-accordion .accordion-item {
  background: var(--color-charcoal);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md) !important;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-accordion .accordion-button {
  background: var(--color-charcoal);
  color: var(--color-ivory);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  padding: 22px 26px;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.faq-accordion .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  background: var(--color-charcoal-light);
}

.faq-accordion .accordion-button::after {
  filter: invert(70%) sepia(60%) saturate(400%) hue-rotate(0deg) brightness(1.4);
}

.faq-accordion .accordion-body {
  padding: 6px 26px 26px;
  color: var(--color-muted);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   16) CALL TO ACTION
   ========================================================================== */
.cta-section {
  position: relative;
  background-image: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11, 11, 12, 0.85), rgba(33, 33, 36, 0.50)), url('../images/backgroundimages.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-attachment: fixed;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 90px 20px;
}

.cta-section h2 {
  font-size: var(--fs-xl);
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto 30px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   17) FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--color-black-soft);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding-top: 80px;
}

.footer-brand {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-ivory);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  display: block;
}

.footer-brand span {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.site-footer p {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
}

.footer-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--color-ivory);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.footer-links li {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: var(--color-muted);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.footer-links a::before {
  content: "\f105";
  font-family: "bootstrap-icons";
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  padding-left: 4px;
}

.footer-contact li {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--color-muted);
}

.footer-contact i {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  margin-top: 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.newsletter-form input {
  flex: 1;
  border: none;
  background: var(--color-charcoal);
  color: var(--color-ivory);
  padding: 12px 18px;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  outline: none;
}

.newsletter-form button {
  border: none;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  color: var(--color-black);
  padding: 0 22px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.footer-social {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 22px;
}

.footer-social a {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--color-muted);
}

.footer-social a:hover {
  background: white;
  color: var(--color-black);
  border-color: transparent;
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  margin-top: 60px;
  padding: 22px 0;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: var(--color-muted-dim);
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   FORMS (Contact / Validation)
   ========================================================================== */
.form-control-gold {
  background: var(--color-charcoal);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  color: var(--color-ivory);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 14px 18px;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
}

.form-control-gold:focus {
  background: var(--color-charcoal);
  color: var(--color-ivory);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.15);
  outline: none;
}

.form-control-gold::placeholder {
  color: var(--color-muted-dim);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SCROLL TO TOP
   ========================================================================== */
.scroll-top-btn {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 26px;
  right: 26px;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  color: var(--color-black);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(15px);
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  z-index: 999;
  border: none;
}

.scroll-top-btn.show {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Owl Carousel nav arrows (shared) */
.owl-custom-nav .owl-nav {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.owl-custom-nav .owl-nav button {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: var(--color-charcoal) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border) !important;
  color: var(--color-gold) !important;
  margin: 0 6px !important;
  font-size: 1.2rem !important;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.owl-custom-nav .owl-nav button:hover {
  background: var(--gradient-gold) !important;
  color: var(--color-black) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   18) RESPONSIVE
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  :root {
    --section-py: 90px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  :root {
    --section-py: var(--section-py-sm);
  }

  .hero-slide {
    height: auto;
    min-height: 520px;
    /* or 500px */
    padding: 80px 0 60px;
  }

  .about-experience-badge {
    right: 10px;
    bottom: -20px;
    padding: 16px 20px;
  }

  .top-header .top-info a:nth-child(3) {
    display: none;
  }

}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root {
    --section-py: 60px;
  }

  .top-header {
    display: none;
  }

  .hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }

  .hero-content p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .about-img-wrap {
    margin-bottom: 60px;
  }

  .cta-section {
    background-attachment: scroll;
  }

  .section-head-wrap {
    margin-bottom: 36px;
  }

  .testimonial-client {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .testimonial-client .name-block {
    text-align: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .hero-btns {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .hero-btns .btn-gold,
  .hero-btns .btn-outline-gold {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .navbar-brand {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }

  .footer-bottom {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }

  .cta-section h2 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   OUR VALUES SECTION (About Page)
   ========================================================================== */
.values-tabs .nav-link {
  padding: 18px 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  background: var(--color-charcoal);
  color: var(--color-ivory);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: left;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.values-tabs .nav-link i {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.values-tabs .nav-link.active,
.values-tabs .nav-link:hover {
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  color: var(--color-black);
  border-color: transparent;
}

.values-tabs .nav-link.active i,
.values-tabs .nav-link:hover i {
  color: var(--color-black);
}

.values-content {
  padding: 30px;
  background: var(--color-charcoal);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  height: 100%;
}

.values-content h4 {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-size: var(--fs-lg);
}

.learning-card {
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #534343;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.learning-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

/*  */

/* Ensure all blog cards in the carousel have the same height */
.blog-carousel .owl-item {
  height: 100%;
}

.blog-carousel .blog-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}

.blog-carousel .blog-card .blog-body {
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* =========================================
   BLOG DETAIL PAGE
========================================= */

.blog-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1250px;
  margin: 50px auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 350px;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: start;
}


/* =========================================
   LEFT BLOG CONTENT
========================================= */

.blog-main {
  width: 100%;
  background: #232326;
  padding: 35px;
  border-radius: 15px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}


/* Blog Title */

.blog-title {
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  font-size: 38px;
  line-height: 1.25;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
}


/* Blog Date */

.blog-date {
  margin: 0 0 25px;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
}


/* =========================================
   MAIN BLOG IMAGE
========================================= */

.blog-image {
  width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 12px;
}

.blog-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  max-height: 550px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}


/* =========================================
   BLOG CONTENT
========================================= */

.blog-content {
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #fff;
  word-wrap: break-word;
}

.blog-content p {
  margin: 0 0 20px;
}

.blog-content h1,
.blog-content h2,
.blog-content h3,
.blog-content h4 {
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-top: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.blog-content h2 {
  font-size: 28px;
}

.blog-content h3 {
  font-size: 23px;
}

.blog-content ul,
.blog-content ol {
  margin: 15px 0 20px;
  padding-left: 25px;
}

.blog-content li {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.blog-content img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  margin: 20px auto;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.blog-content a {
  color: #0d8f87;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.blog-content a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.blog-content blockquote {
  margin: 25px 0;
  padding: 15px 20px;
  border-left: 4px solid #0d8f87;
  background: #f5fafa;
  color: #555;
}


/* =========================================
   RIGHT SIDEBAR
========================================= */

.blog-sidebar {
  width: 100%;
  background: #232326;
  padding: 25px;
  border-radius: 15px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);

  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
}


/* Sidebar Heading */

.blog-sidebar h2 {
  margin-top: 0 !important;
  margin-bottom: 20px !important;
  font-size: 24px;
  color: #fff;
}


/* =========================================
   RELATED BLOG
========================================= */

.sidebar-blog {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 15px;
  padding: 15px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #eeeeee;
}

.sidebar-blog:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}


/* Related Blog Image */

.sidebar-blog img {
  width: 90px;
  height: 70px;

  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 8px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}


/* Related Blog Text */

.sidebar-blog>div {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}


/* Related Blog Title */

.sidebar-blog a {
  display: block;

  color: #fff;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.4;
  font-weight: 600;

  text-decoration: none;

  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sidebar-blog a:hover {
  color: #0d8f87;
}


/* Related Blog Date */

.sidebar-blog p {
  margin: 7px 0 0;

  font-size: 12px;
  color: #fff;
}


/* =========================================
   TABLET
========================================= */

@media (max-width: 992px) {

  .blog-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
    margin: 35px auto;
  }

  .blog-sidebar {
    position: static;
  }

  .blog-title {
    font-size: 32px;
  }

}


/* =========================================
   MOBILE
========================================= */

@media (max-width: 576px) {

  .blog-container {
    width: 100%;
    margin: 20px auto;
    padding: 0 12px;

    display: block;
  }

  .blog-main {
    padding: 20px 15px;
    border-radius: 10px;
  }

  .blog-title {
    font-size: 26px;
    line-height: 1.3;
  }

  .blog-date {
    font-size: 13px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }

  .blog-image {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    border-radius: 8px;
  }

  .blog-image img {
    max-height: 300px;
  }

  .blog-content {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.7;
  }

  .blog-content h2 {
    font-size: 23px;
  }

  .blog-content h3 {
    font-size: 20px;
  }

  .blog-sidebar {
    margin-top: 25px;
    padding: 20px 15px;
    border-radius: 10px;
  }

  .blog-sidebar h2 {
    font-size: 21px;
  }

  .sidebar-blog {
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .sidebar-blog img {
    width: 80px;
    height: 60px;
  }

  .sidebar-blog a {
    font-size: 14px;
  }

}


/* ==========================================================================
   19) review PAGE
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- Student Reviews Carousel Section --- */
#student-reviews {
  overflow: hidden;
  /* Prevents shadow from being cut off */
}

#student-reviews .section-head-wrap {
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

#student-reviews .eyebrow {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

#student-reviews .section-heading {
  color: var(--color-white);
}

#student-reviews .candle-divider .line {
  background-color: var(--color-gold);
}

#student-reviews .candle-divider .glyph span {
  background-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.student-reviews-carousel .review-image-card {
  height: auto !important;
  overflow: visible !important;
}

.student-reviews-carousel .review-image-card img {
  width: 370px;
  height: auto !important;
  max-width: 600px;
  object-fit: contain !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   20) Videos grid 
   ========================================================================== */

/* ==========================================
   VIDEO GRID
========================================== */

.video-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 25px;
}

/* ==========================================
   VIDEO CARD
========================================== */

.video-item {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #000;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

/* Video itself */

.video-item video {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 320px;
  object-fit: cover;
  background: #000;
}

/* ==========================================
   INITIALLY HIDE VIDEOS AFTER FIRST 3
========================================== */

.video-item:nth-child(n + 4) {
  display: none;
}

/* ==========================================
   TABLET
========================================== */

@media (max-width: 991px) {

  .video-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .video-item video {
    height: 300px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================
   MOBILE
========================================== */

@media (max-width: 575px) {

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

  .video-item video {
    height: 280px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   21) Video Page
   ========================================================================== */
/* =========================================================
   JWC VIDEO CLASSES SECTION
========================================================= */

#jwc-video-classes {
  --jwc-black: #050505;
  --jwc-dark: #080b12;
  --jwc-card: #10141d;
  --jwc-gold: #d4af37;
  --jwc-gold-light: #f1c75b;
  --jwc-white: #ffffff;
  --jwc-muted: #9a9da5;

  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 100px 0;
}


/* Subtle background glow */

#jwc-video-classes::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  top: -300px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  filter: blur(100px);
  pointer-events: none;
}


/* =========================================================
   MAIN VIDEO
========================================================= */

.jwc-main-video-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: auto;

  padding: 2px;

  border-radius: 22px;

  box-shadow:
    0 25px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7),
    0 0 40px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
}


.jwc-main-video {
  overflow: hidden;

  position: relative;

  border-radius: 20px;

  background: #000;

  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
}


.jwc-main-video video {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  background: #000;
}

.jwc-main-video iframe {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: 0;
}


/* =========================================================
   SELECTED VIDEO INFO
========================================================= */

.jwc-selected-video-info {
  max-width: 1200px;

  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;

  margin: 22px auto 25px;
}


.jwc-selected-video-info span {
  display: block;

  margin-bottom: 6px;

  color: var(--jwc-gold-light);

  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;

  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}


.jwc-selected-video-info h3 {
  margin: 0;

  color: var(--jwc-white);

  font-size: 25px;
  font-weight: 700;
}


/* =========================================================
   VIDEO CAROUSEL
========================================================= */

.jwc-video-carousel-wrapper {
  position: relative;

  max-width: 1280px;

  margin: auto;

  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
}


.jwc-video-carousel {
  display: flex;

  gap: 18px;

  width: 100%;

  overflow-x: auto;

  scroll-behavior: smooth;

  scrollbar-width: none;

  padding: 10px 4px 20px;
}

.jwc-video-carousel::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}


/* =========================================================
   VIDEO CARD
========================================================= */

.jwc-video-card {
  flex: 0 0 220px;

  cursor: pointer;

  transition:
    transform 0.3s ease,
    opacity 0.3s ease;
}


.jwc-video-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}


/* =========================================================
   THUMBNAIL
========================================================= */

.jwc-video-thumb {
  position: relative;

  overflow: hidden;

  aspect-ratio: 6 / 3;

  border-radius: 12px;

  background: #111;

  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);

  transition:
    border-color 0.3s ease,
    box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}


.jwc-video-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;

  display: block;

  object-fit: cover;

  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}


.jwc-video-card:hover .jwc-video-thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}


/* Selected */

.jwc-video-card.active .jwc-video-thumb {
  border: 2px solid var(--jwc-gold);

  box-shadow:
    0 0 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.30);
}


/* =========================================================
   PLAY ICON
========================================================= */

.jwc-video-play {
  position: absolute;

  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;

  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);

  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;

  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;

  border-radius: 50%;

  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);

  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);

  color: #fff;

  font-size: 21px;

  transition: 0.3s ease;
}


.jwc-video-card:hover .jwc-video-play {
  background: var(--jwc-gold);
  color: #000;

  border-color: var(--jwc-gold);

  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1);
}


/* =========================================================
   DURATION
========================================================= */

.jwc-video-duration {
  position: absolute;

  right: 8px;
  bottom: 8px;

  padding: 4px 7px;

  border-radius: 5px;

  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);

  color: #fff;

  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
}


/* =========================================================
   CARD TEXT
========================================================= */

.jwc-video-card h4 {
  margin: 12px 0 3px;

  color: #fff;

  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;

  line-height: 1.3;
}


.jwc-video-card p {
  margin: 0;

  color: var(--jwc-muted);

  font-size: 12px;
}


/* =========================================================
   ARROWS
========================================================= */

.jwc-video-arrow {
  flex: 0 0 auto;

  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;

  border: 1px solid var(--jwc-gold);

  border-radius: 50%;

  background: transparent;

  color: var(--jwc-gold);

  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;

  font-size: 18px;

  cursor: pointer;

  transition: 0.3s ease;

  z-index: 5;
}


.jwc-video-arrow:hover {
  background: var(--jwc-gold);

  color: #000;

  box-shadow:
    0 0 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
}


/* =========================================================
   VIEW ALL BUTTON
========================================================= */

.jwc-video-view-all {
  margin-top: 35px;

  text-align: center;
}


.jwc-gold-button {
  display: inline-flex;

  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;

  padding: 14px 28px;

  border-radius: 50px;

  background: linear-gradient(135deg,
      #f1c75b,
      #b88a16);

  color: #080808;

  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 800;

  text-decoration: none;

  box-shadow:
    0 10px 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.20);

  transition: 0.3s ease;
}


.jwc-gold-button:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);

  color: #000;

  box-shadow:
    0 15px 35px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
}


/* =========================================================
   TABLET
========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 991px) {

  #jwc-video-classes {
    padding: 80px 0;
  }

  .jwc-video-card {
    flex-basis: 200px;
  }

}


/* =========================================================
   MOBILE
========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 767px) {

  #jwc-video-classes {
    padding: 65px 0;
  }

  .jwc-video-heading {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
  }

  .jwc-video-heading h2 {
    font-size: 38px;
  }

  .jwc-video-heading p {
    padding: 0 15px;

    font-size: 14px;
  }

  .jwc-main-video-wrapper {
    border-radius: 14px;
  }

  .jwc-main-video {
    border-radius: 12px;
  }

  .jwc-selected-video-info {
    margin-top: 18px;
  }

  .jwc-selected-video-info h3 {
    font-size: 20px;
  }

  .jwc-video-carousel-wrapper {
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .jwc-video-card {
    flex-basis: 190px;
  }

  .jwc-video-arrow {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;

    font-size: 15px;
  }

}


/* =========================================================
   SMALL MOBILE
========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 480px) {

  .jwc-video-eyebrow {
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  }

  .jwc-video-eyebrow span {
    width: 25px;
  }

  .jwc-video-heading h2 {
    font-size: 32px;
  }

  .jwc-video-card {
    flex-basis: 175px;
  }

  .jwc-video-card h4 {
    font-size: 14px;
  }

  .jwc-video-card p {
    font-size: 11px;
  }

}

#mentorCarousel .carousel-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
}

/* =========================================
   UPCOMING BATCHES GRID
========================================= */

#upcoming-batches .row {
  align-items: stretch;
}

#upcoming-batches .batch-item {
  display: flex;
}

#upcoming-batches .service-card {
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0;
  height: 100%;
}

#upcoming-batches .service-body {
  padding: 28px 22px 30px;
  height: 100%;
}

#upcoming-batches .service-body h4 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  overflow-wrap: anywhere;
}

#upcoming-batches .service-body p {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

#upcoming-batches .batch-seats {
  width: 100% !important;
  margin-top: 20px !important;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  #upcoming-batches .service-body h4 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
  #upcoming-batches .service-body h4 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WHATSAPP FLOATING BUTTON
   ========================================================================== */
.whatsapp-float {
  position: fixed;
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  bottom: 40px;
  left: 40px;
  background-color: #25d366;
  color: #FFF;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 30px;
  box-shadow: 2px 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  z-index: 100;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease-in-out, box-shadow 0.3s ease-in-out;
}

.whatsapp-float:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 4px 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  color: #FFF;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .whatsapp-float {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    bottom: 20px;
    left: 20px;
    font-size: 24px;
  }
}

.course-fee {
  font-family: 'Poppins', serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #d4af37;
  /* gold tone */
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.price {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: #f5c518;
  /* brighter gold */
}

.seats {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.carousel-controls {
  position: relative;
  bottom: 0;
  /* ensures it stays below the image */
  text-align: center;
}

.carousel-controls button {
  background-color: #d1ba75;
  /* gold circle background */
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 45px;
  height: 45px;
  margin: 0 10px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.carousel-controls button:hover {
  background-color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #d1ba75;
}

.carousel-control-prev-icon,
.carousel-control-next-icon {
  filter: invert(1);
  background-size: 60% 60%;
}

.feature-box img {
  width: 600px;        /* fixed width */
  height: auto ;       /* fixed height */
  object-fit: cover; /* maintain aspect ratio inside box */
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: inline-block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(212,175,55,0.4));
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.feature-box:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}
/* =========================================================
   GOLD LAYERED CORNER TEXTURE – ALL 4 CORNERS
   (no extra spans, only .gold-texture-section-1)
========================================================= */
.gold-texture-section-1 {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-black);
}

/* Gold texture layer */
.gold-texture-section-1::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;

  opacity: 0.2;

  background:
    /* ========== TOP-LEFT HORIZONTAL ========== */
    linear-gradient(to right, #fff4bd 0%, #d4af37 45%, #a77b16 85%, transparent 100%)
      0 0 / 310px 5px no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(to right, #ffe89a 0%, #d4af37 55%, transparent 100%)
      0 20px / 245px 3px no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(to right, #d4af37 0%, #9d7418 65%, transparent 100%)
      0 40px / 185px 2.5px no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255,232,154,.8), rgba(212,175,55,.35), transparent)
      0 58px / 130px 1.5px no-repeat,

    /* ========== TOP-LEFT VERTICAL ========== */
    linear-gradient(to bottom, #fff4bd 0%, #d4af37 45%, #a77b16 85%, transparent 100%)
      0 0 / 5px 310px no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(to bottom, #ffe89a 0%, #d4af37 55%, transparent 100%)
      20px 0 / 3px 245px no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(to bottom, #d4af37 0%, #9d7418 65%, transparent 100%)
      40px 0 / 2.5px 185px no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255,232,154,.8), rgba(212,175,55,.35), transparent)
      58px 0 / 1.5px 130px no-repeat,

    /* ========== TOP-RIGHT HORIZONTAL (mirrored) ========== */
    linear-gradient(to left, #fff4bd 0%, #d4af37 45%, #a77b16 85%, transparent 100%)
      100% 0 / 310px 5px no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(to left, #ffe89a 0%, #d4af37 55%, transparent 100%)
      100% 20px / 245px 3px no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(to left, #d4af37 0%, #9d7418 65%, transparent 100%)
      100% 40px / 185px 2.5px no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(to left, rgba(255,232,154,.8), rgba(212,175,55,.35), transparent)
      100% 58px / 130px 1.5px no-repeat,

    /* ========== TOP-RIGHT VERTICAL ========== */
    linear-gradient(to bottom, #fff4bd 0%, #d4af37 45%, #a77b16 85%, transparent 100%)
      100% 0 / 5px 310px no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(to bottom, #ffe89a 0%, #d4af37 55%, transparent 100%)
      calc(100% - 20px) 0 / 3px 245px no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(to bottom, #d4af37 0%, #9d7418 65%, transparent 100%)
      calc(100% - 40px) 0 / 2.5px 185px no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255,232,154,.8), rgba(212,175,55,.35), transparent)
      calc(100% - 58px) 0 / 1.5px 130px no-repeat,

    /* ========== BOTTOM-LEFT HORIZONTAL ========== */
    linear-gradient(to right, #fff4bd 0%, #d4af37 45%, #a77b16 85%, transparent 100%)
      0 100% / 310px 5px no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(to right, #ffe89a 0%, #d4af37 55%, transparent 100%)
      0 calc(100% - 20px) / 245px 3px no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(to right, #d4af37 0%, #9d7418 65%, transparent 100%)
      0 calc(100% - 40px) / 185px 2.5px no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255,232,154,.8), rgba(212,175,55,.35), transparent)
      0 calc(100% - 58px) / 130px 1.5px no-repeat,

    /* ========== BOTTOM-LEFT VERTICAL ========== */
    linear-gradient(to top, #fff4bd 0%, #d4af37 45%, #a77b16 85%, transparent 100%)
      0 100% / 5px 310px no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(to top, #ffe89a 0%, #d4af37 55%, transparent 100%)
      20px 100% / 3px 245px no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(to top, #d4af37 0%, #9d7418 65%, transparent 100%)
      40px 100% / 2.5px 185px no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(to top, rgba(255,232,154,.8), rgba(212,175,55,.35), transparent)
      58px 100% / 1.5px 130px no-repeat,

    /* ========== BOTTOM-RIGHT HORIZONTAL ========== */
    linear-gradient(to left, #fff4bd 0%, #d4af37 45%, #a77b16 85%, transparent 100%)
      100% 100% / 310px 5px no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(to left, #ffe89a 0%, #d4af37 55%, transparent 100%)
      100% calc(100% - 20px) / 245px 3px no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(to left, #d4af37 0%, #9d7418 65%, transparent 100%)
      100% calc(100% - 40px) / 185px 2.5px no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(to left, rgba(255,232,154,.8), rgba(212,175,55,.35), transparent)
      100% calc(100% - 58px) / 130px 1.5px no-repeat,

    /* ========== BOTTOM-RIGHT VERTICAL ========== */
    linear-gradient(to top, #fff4bd 0%, #d4af37 45%, #a77b16 85%, transparent 100%)
      100% 100% / 5px 310px no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(to top, #ffe89a 0%, #d4af37 55%, transparent 100%)
      calc(100% - 20px) 100% / 3px 245px no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(to top, #d4af37 0%, #9d7418 65%, transparent 100%)
      calc(100% - 40px) 100% / 2.5px 185px no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(to top, rgba(255,232,154,.8), rgba(212,175,55,.35), transparent)
      calc(100% - 58px) 100% / 1.5px 130px no-repeat,

    /* Base black background */
    var(--color-black);

  /* Optional: reduce opacity of all layers together */
}

/* If you want the whole texture slightly transparent, wrap the section
   in a container and set opacity on a duplicate background layer, or
   use a semi-transparent black as base instead of var(--color-black). */

/* Ensure content sits above the background */
.gold-texture-section-1 > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}/* =========================================================
   GOLD TEXTURE OPACITY
   Desktop = 0.3
   Mobile  = 0.5
========================================================= */

.gold-texture-section-1 {
  --texture-opacity: 0.1;
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .gold-texture-section-1 {
    --texture-opacity: 0.5;
  }
}
/* =========================================================
   LUXURY GOLD ABSTRACT ORNAMENT – ALL 4 CORNERS
   (no extra spans, only .gold-texture-section-2)
========================================================= */


.gold-texture-section-2 {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--color-black);
}


/* =========================================================
   TOP LEFT ORNAMENT
========================================================= */

.gold-texture-section-2::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;

    top: 0;
    left: 0;

    width: 420px;
    height: 420px;

    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;

    opacity: 0.3;

    background:

        /* =========================================
           MAIN HORIZONTAL GOLD LINE
        ========================================= */

        linear-gradient(
            to right,
            rgba(212,175,55,.95) 0,
            rgba(212,175,55,.75) 120px,
            rgba(212,175,55,.25) 250px,
            transparent 360px
        )
        0 27px / 360px 2px
        no-repeat,


        /* =========================================
           MAIN VERTICAL GOLD LINE
        ========================================= */

        linear-gradient(
            to bottom,
            rgba(212,175,55,.95),
            rgba(212,175,55,.55) 160px,
            transparent 330px
        )
        27px 0 / 2px 330px
        no-repeat,


        /* =========================================
           LARGE CURVED ORBIT
        ========================================= */

        radial-gradient(
            ellipse 310px 210px at 0 0,
            transparent 68%,
            rgba(212,175,55,.55) 68.5%,
            rgba(212,175,55,.35) 69%,
            transparent 70%
        )
        0 0 / 360px 260px
        no-repeat,


        /* =========================================
           TOP LEFT GOLD SQUARE
        ========================================= */

        linear-gradient(#d4af37,#d4af37)
        10px 3px / 38px 3px
        no-repeat,

        linear-gradient(#d4af37,#d4af37)
        10px 39px / 38px 3px
        no-repeat,

        linear-gradient(#d4af37,#d4af37)
        10px 3px / 3px 39px
        no-repeat,

        linear-gradient(#d4af37,#d4af37)
        45px 3px / 3px 39px
        no-repeat,


        /* =========================================
           DIAGONAL LINE
        ========================================= */

        linear-gradient(
            45deg,
            transparent 49%,
            rgba(212,175,55,.85) 49.5%,
            rgba(212,175,55,.85) 50.5%,
            transparent 51%
        )
        45px 40px / 160px 160px
        no-repeat,


        /* =========================================
           DIAMOND
        ========================================= */

        conic-gradient(
            from 45deg,
            transparent 0deg,
            transparent 88deg,
            #d4af37 89deg,
            #d4af37 91deg,
            transparent 92deg,
            transparent 178deg,
            #d4af37 179deg,
            #d4af37 181deg,
            transparent 182deg,
            transparent 268deg,
            #d4af37 269deg,
            #d4af37 271deg,
            transparent 272deg
        )
        105px 96px / 48px 48px
        no-repeat,


        /* =========================================
           CENTER GOLD CIRCLE
        ========================================= */

        radial-gradient(
            circle,
            #d4af37 0 5px,
            transparent 6px
        )
        119px 110px / 22px 22px
        no-repeat,


        /* =========================================
           SMALL CIRCLE
        ========================================= */

        radial-gradient(
            circle,
            transparent 0 10px,
            #d4af37 10.5px 12px,
            transparent 12.5px
        )
        194px 198px / 28px 28px
        no-repeat,


        /* =========================================
           SMALL DOTS
        ========================================= */

        radial-gradient(
            circle,
            #d4af37 0 5px,
            transparent 6px
        )
        268px 270px / 12px 12px
        no-repeat,

        radial-gradient(
            circle,
            #d4af37 0 3px,
            transparent 4px
        )
        318px 318px / 8px 8px
        no-repeat;


    filter:
        drop-shadow(0 0 4px rgba(212,175,55,.45))
        drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(212,175,55,.15));
}


/* =========================================================
   BOTTOM RIGHT — MIRROR STYLE
========================================================= */

.gold-texture-section-2::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;

    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;

    width: 420px;
    height: 420px;

    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;

    opacity: 0.3;

    transform: scale(-1,-1);

    background:

        /* Horizontal */
        linear-gradient(
            to right,
            rgba(212,175,55,.95),
            rgba(212,175,55,.5) 160px,
            transparent 350px
        )
        0 27px / 360px 2px
        no-repeat,

        /* Vertical */
        linear-gradient(
            to bottom,
            rgba(212,175,55,.9),
            rgba(212,175,55,.4) 160px,
            transparent 330px
        )
        27px 0 / 2px 330px
        no-repeat,

        /* Orbit */
        radial-gradient(
            ellipse 310px 210px at 0 0,
            transparent 68%,
            rgba(212,175,55,.45) 68.5%,
            transparent 70%
        )
        0 0 / 360px 260px
        no-repeat,

        /* Square */
        linear-gradient(#d4af37,#d4af37)
        10px 3px / 38px 3px
        no-repeat,

        linear-gradient(#d4af37,#d4af37)
        10px 39px / 38px 3px
        no-repeat,

        linear-gradient(#d4af37,#d4af37)
        10px 3px / 3px 39px
        no-repeat,

        linear-gradient(#d4af37,#d4af37)
        45px 3px / 3px 39px
        no-repeat,

        /* Diagonal */
        linear-gradient(
            45deg,
            transparent 49%,
            rgba(212,175,55,.8) 49.5%,
            rgba(212,175,55,.8) 50.5%,
            transparent 51%
        )
        45px 40px / 160px 160px
        no-repeat,

        /* Diamond */
        conic-gradient(
            from 45deg,
            transparent 0deg,
            transparent 88deg,
            #d4af37 89deg,
            #d4af37 91deg,
            transparent 92deg,
            transparent 178deg,
            #d4af37 179deg,
            #d4af37 181deg,
            transparent 182deg,
            transparent 268deg,
            #d4af37 269deg,
            #d4af37 271deg,
            transparent 272deg
        )
        105px 96px / 48px 48px
        no-repeat,

        /* Circle */
        radial-gradient(
            circle,
            #d4af37 0 5px,
            transparent 6px
        )
        119px 110px / 22px 22px
        no-repeat,

        /* Small circle */
        radial-gradient(
            circle,
            transparent 0 10px,
            #d4af37 10.5px 12px,
            transparent 12.5px
        )
        194px 198px / 28px 28px
        no-repeat,

        /* Dots */
        radial-gradient(
            circle,
            #d4af37 0 5px,
            transparent 6px
        )
        268px 270px / 12px 12px
        no-repeat,

        radial-gradient(
            circle,
            #d4af37 0 3px,
            transparent 4px
        )
        318px 318px / 8px 8px
        no-repeat;

    filter:
        drop-shadow(0 0 4px rgba(212,175,55,.4))
        drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(212,175,55,.12));
}


/* =========================================================
   CONTENT ABOVE DECORATION
========================================================= */

.gold-texture-section-2 > * {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}
/* =========================================================
   GOLD GEOMETRIC / LOW-POLY TEXTURE – ALL 4 CORNERS
   (no extra spans, only .gold-texture-section-3)
========================================================= */

.gold-texture-section-3 {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;

  background:

    /* ==================== TOP-LEFT ==================== */

    /* Dark polygon panels */
    linear-gradient(
      135deg,
      rgba(255,255,255,.012) 0 48%,
      rgba(255,255,255,.025) 49% 50%,
      transparent 51%
    ) 0 0 / 220px 220px no-repeat,

    linear-gradient(
      25deg,
      rgba(255,255,255,.01) 0 45%,
      rgba(255,255,255,.02) 46% 48%,
      transparent 49%
    ) 180px 20px / 300px 300px no-repeat,

    /* Gold network lines */
    linear-gradient(
      25deg,
      transparent 49.4%,
      rgba(201,162,39,.35) 49.7%,
      rgba(201,162,39,.35) 50.3%,
      transparent 50.6%
    ) 0 0 / 430px 300px no-repeat,

    linear-gradient(
      150deg,
      transparent 49.4%,
      rgba(201,162,39,.28) 49.7%,
      rgba(201,162,39,.28) 50.3%,
      transparent 50.6%
    ) 20px -20px / 360px 400px no-repeat,

    linear-gradient(
      165deg,
      transparent 49.4%,
      rgba(201,162,39,.25) 49.7%,
      rgba(201,162,39,.25) 50.3%,
      transparent 50.6%
    ) 90px 30px / 400px 430px no-repeat,

    linear-gradient(
      10deg,
      transparent 49.5%,
      rgba(201,162,39,.20) 49.8%,
      rgba(201,162,39,.20) 50.2%,
      transparent 50.5%
    ) -80px 100px / 500px 300px no-repeat,

    linear-gradient(
      90deg,
      transparent 49.6%,
      rgba(201,162,39,.15) 49.8%,
      rgba(201,162,39,.15) 50.2%,
      transparent 50.4%
    ) 140px 0 / 220px 420px no-repeat,

    /* Nodes */
    radial-gradient(
      circle,
      rgba(225,195,90,.65) 0 2px,
      rgba(201,162,39,.25) 3px,
      transparent 6px
    ) 138px 116px / 12px 12px no-repeat,

    radial-gradient(
      circle,
      rgba(212,175,55,.55) 0 1.5px,
      transparent 4px
    ) 300px 250px / 8px 8px no-repeat,


    /* ==================== TOP-RIGHT ==================== */

    linear-gradient(
      45deg,
      rgba(255,255,255,.012) 0 48%,
      rgba(255,255,255,.025) 49% 50%,
      transparent 51%
    ) 100% 0 / 220px 220px no-repeat,

    linear-gradient(
      155deg,
      rgba(255,255,255,.01) 0 45%,
      rgba(255,255,255,.02) 46% 48%,
      transparent 49%
    ) calc(100% - 180px) 20px / 300px 300px no-repeat,

    linear-gradient(
      155deg,
      transparent 49.4%,
      rgba(201,162,39,.35) 49.7%,
      rgba(201,162,39,.35) 50.3%,
      transparent 50.6%
    ) 100% 0 / 430px 300px no-repeat,

    linear-gradient(
      30deg,
      transparent 49.4%,
      rgba(201,162,39,.28) 49.7%,
      rgba(201,162,39,.28) 50.3%,
      transparent 50.6%
    ) calc(100% - 20px) -20px / 360px 400px no-repeat,

    linear-gradient(
      15deg,
      transparent 49.4%,
      rgba(201,162,39,.25) 49.7%,
      rgba(201,162,39,.25) 50.3%,
      transparent 50.6%
    ) calc(100% - 90px) 30px / 400px 430px no-repeat,

    linear-gradient(
      170deg,
      transparent 49.5%,
      rgba(201,162,39,.20) 49.8%,
      rgba(201,162,39,.20) 50.2%,
      transparent 50.5%
    ) calc(100% + 80px) 100px / 500px 300px no-repeat,

    linear-gradient(
      90deg,
      transparent 49.6%,
      rgba(201,162,39,.15) 49.8%,
      rgba(201,162,39,.15) 50.2%,
      transparent 50.4%
    ) calc(100% - 140px) 0 / 220px 420px no-repeat,

    radial-gradient(
      circle,
      rgba(225,195,90,.65) 0 2px,
      rgba(201,162,39,.25) 3px,
      transparent 6px
    ) calc(100% - 150px) 116px / 12px 12px no-repeat,

    radial-gradient(
      circle,
      rgba(212,175,55,.55) 0 1.5px,
      transparent 4px
    ) calc(100% - 300px) 250px / 8px 8px no-repeat,


    /* ==================== BOTTOM-LEFT ==================== */

    linear-gradient(
      225deg,
      rgba(255,255,255,.012) 0 48%,
      rgba(255,255,255,.025) 49% 50%,
      transparent 51%
    ) 0 100% / 220px 220px no-repeat,

    linear-gradient(
      335deg,
      rgba(255,255,255,.01) 0 45%,
      rgba(255,255,255,.02) 46% 48%,
      transparent 49%
    ) 180px calc(100% - 20px) / 300px 300px no-repeat,

    linear-gradient(
      335deg,
      transparent 49.4%,
      rgba(201,162,39,.35) 49.7%,
      rgba(201,162,39,.35) 50.3%,
      transparent 50.6%
    ) 0 100% / 430px 300px no-repeat,

    linear-gradient(
      210deg,
      transparent 49.4%,
      rgba(201,162,39,.28) 49.7%,
      rgba(201,162,39,.28) 50.3%,
      transparent 50.6%
    ) 20px calc(100% + 20px) / 360px 400px no-repeat,

    linear-gradient(
      195deg,
      transparent 49.4%,
      rgba(201,162,39,.25) 49.7%,
      rgba(201,162,39,.25) 50.3%,
      transparent 50.6%
    ) 90px calc(100% - 30px) / 400px 430px no-repeat,

    linear-gradient(
      350deg,
      transparent 49.5%,
      rgba(201,162,39,.20) 49.8%,
      rgba(201,162,39,.20) 50.2%,
      transparent 50.5%
    ) -80px calc(100% - 100px) / 500px 300px no-repeat,

    linear-gradient(
      90deg,
      transparent 49.6%,
      rgba(201,162,39,.15) 49.8%,
      rgba(201,162,39,.15) 50.2%,
      transparent 50.4%
    ) 140px 100% / 220px 420px no-repeat,

    radial-gradient(
      circle,
      rgba(225,195,90,.65) 0 2px,
      rgba(201,162,39,.25) 3px,
      transparent 6px
    ) 138px calc(100% - 116px) / 12px 12px no-repeat,

    radial-gradient(
      circle,
      rgba(212,175,55,.55) 0 1.5px,
      transparent 4px
    ) 300px calc(100% - 250px) / 8px 8px no-repeat,


    /* ==================== BOTTOM-RIGHT ==================== */

    linear-gradient(
      315deg,
      rgba(255,255,255,.012) 0 48%,
      rgba(255,255,255,.025) 49% 50%,
      transparent 51%
    ) 100% 100% / 220px 220px no-repeat,

    linear-gradient(
      205deg,
      rgba(255,255,255,.01) 0 45%,
      rgba(255,255,255,.02) 46% 48%,
      transparent 49%
    ) calc(100% - 180px) calc(100% - 20px) / 300px 300px no-repeat,

    linear-gradient(
      205deg,
      transparent 49.4%,
      rgba(201,162,39,.35) 49.7%,
      rgba(201,162,39,.35) 50.3%,
      transparent 50.6%
    ) 100% 100% / 430px 300px no-repeat,

    linear-gradient(
      330deg,
      transparent 49.4%,
      rgba(201,162,39,.28) 49.7%,
      rgba(201,162,39,.28) 50.3%,
      transparent 50.6%
    ) calc(100% - 20px) calc(100% + 20px) / 360px 400px no-repeat,

    linear-gradient(
      345deg,
      transparent 49.4%,
      rgba(201,162,39,.25) 49.7%,
      rgba(201,162,39,.25) 50.3%,
      transparent 50.6%
    ) calc(100% - 90px) calc(100% - 30px) / 400px 430px no-repeat,

    linear-gradient(
      10deg,
      transparent 49.5%,
      rgba(201,162,39,.20) 49.8%,
      rgba(201,162,39,.20) 50.2%,
      transparent 50.5%
    ) calc(100% + 80px) calc(100% - 100px) / 500px 300px no-repeat,

    linear-gradient(
      90deg,
      transparent 49.6%,
      rgba(201,162,39,.15) 49.8%,
      rgba(201,162,39,.15) 50.2%,
      transparent 50.4%
    ) calc(100% - 140px) 100% / 220px 420px no-repeat,

    radial-gradient(
      circle,
      rgba(225,195,90,.65) 0 2px,
      rgba(201,162,39,.25) 3px,
      transparent 6px
    ) calc(100% - 150px) calc(100% - 116px) / 12px 12px no-repeat,

    radial-gradient(
      circle,
      rgba(212,175,55,.55) 0 1.5px,
      transparent 4px
    ) calc(100% - 300px) calc(100% - 250px) / 8px 8px no-repeat,

    /* Base background */
    #050505;
}

/* Keep content above texture */
.gold-texture-section-3 > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
/* =========================================
   SUBTLE GOLD TEXTURE
   ========================================= */

.gold-texture-section-3 {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Soft dark overlay to reduce gold visibility */
.gold-texture-section-3::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;

  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.30);

  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Keep all content clearly visible */
.gold-texture-section-3 > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
  /* ========================================
       SECTION
    ======================================== */

        .reviews-section {
            width: 100%;
            padding: 60px 30px 90px;
            overflow: hidden;
        }


        /* ========================================
       HEADER
    ======================================== */

        .reviews-header {
            max-width: 1100px;
            margin: 0 auto 42px;
            padding: 28px 32px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: space-between;
            gap: 16px;
            text-align: left;
            background: rgba(32, 32, 40, 0.98);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
            border-radius: 22px;
            box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
        }

        .reviews-title {
            margin: 0 0 2px;

            color: #ffffff;

            font-size: clamp(30px,
                    4vw,
                    48px);

            font-weight: 700;

            letter-spacing: -0.8px;
        }

        #place-summary {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 7px;
            color: #ffffff;
            font-size: 20px;
            line-height: 1.5;
            white-space: nowrap;
        }

        .google-header-logo {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            width: 48px;
            height: 48px;
            flex: 0 0 48px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: #2d2d35;
            color: transparent;
            background-image: linear-gradient(145deg, #3b3b45, #202027);
            box-shadow: 0 5px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.38), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
            font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
            font-size: 30px;
            font-weight: 700;
            line-height: 1;
            text-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
            margin-right: -12px;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .google-header-letter {
            display: inline-block;
            background: conic-gradient(from -45deg,
                    #ea4335 0deg 82deg,
                    #4285f4 82deg 172deg,
                    #34a853 172deg 262deg,
                    #fbbc05 262deg 360deg);
            background-clip: text;
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            color: transparent;
        }

        .place-summary-content {
            min-width: 0;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
        }

        .place-rating-line {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 4px;
            color: #ffffff;
            font-size: 20px;
            font-weight: 600;
        }

        .place-stars {
            color: #ffb900;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
            white-space: nowrap;
        }

        .place-review-count {
            color: #a9a9b3;
            font-weight: 400;
        }

        .google-review-button {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            min-height: 46px;
            padding: 11px 18px;
            flex: 0 0 auto;
            border-radius: 10px;
            background: #4285f4;
            color: #ffffff;
            font-size: 15px;
            font-weight: 600;
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: background 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
        }

        .google-review-button:hover {
            color: #ffffff;
            background: #2f6fd6;
            transform: translateY(-2px);
        }


        /* ========================================
       MASONRY GRID
    ======================================== */

        .reviews-masonry {
            max-width: 1450px;

            margin: 0 auto;

            columns: 3;

            column-gap: 34px;
        }


        .review-item {
            width: 100%;

            display: inline-block;

            break-inside: avoid;

            margin-bottom: 34px;
        }


        /* ========================================
       CARD
    ======================================== */

        .review-card {
            width: 100%;

            padding: 30px 31px;

            border-radius: 22px;

            background:
                linear-gradient(145deg,
                    rgba(32, 32, 40, 0.98),
                    rgba(20, 20, 25, 0.98));

            border: 1px solid rgba(255,
                    255,
                    255,
                    0.045);

            box-shadow:
                0 20px 50px rgba(0,
                    0,
                    0,
                    0.25);

            transition:
                transform 0.25s ease,
                box-shadow 0.25s ease,
                border-color 0.25s ease;
        }


        .review-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-5px);

            box-shadow:
                0 28px 65px rgba(0,
                    0,
                    0,
                    0.35);

            border-color:
                rgba(255,
                    255,
                    255,
                    0.09);
        }


        /* ========================================
       AUTHOR
    ======================================== */

        .review-author {
            display: flex;

            align-items: center;

            gap: 15px;

            margin-bottom: 23px;
        }


        /* ========================================
       AVATAR
    ======================================== */

        .review-avatar-wrapper {
            position: relative;

            width: 60px;
            height: 60px;

            min-width: 60px;
            min-height: 60px;
        }


        .review-avatar {
            display: block;

            width: 60px !important;
            height: 60px !important;

            min-width: 60px;
            min-height: 60px;

            border-radius: 50%;

            object-fit: cover;

            background: #34343d;

            border: 1px solid rgba(255,
                    255,
                    255,
                    0.12);
        }


        /* ========================================
       FALLBACK AVATAR
    ======================================== */

        .avatar-fallback {
            width: 60px;
            height: 60px;

            border-radius: 50%;

            display: flex;

            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;

            background:
                linear-gradient(135deg,
                    #555564,
                    #2b2b34);

            color: #ffffff;

            font-size: 23px;

            font-weight: 700;
        }


        /* ========================================
       GOOGLE G
    ======================================== */

        .google-badge {
            position: absolute;

            right: -7px;
            bottom: -5px;

            width: 29px;
            height: 29px;

            border-radius: 50%;

            display: flex;

            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;

            background: #18181e;

            color: #4285f4;

            font-family: Arial, sans-serif;

            font-size: 24px;

            font-weight: 700;

            line-height: 1;

            box-shadow:
                0 3px 10px rgba(0,
                    0,
                    0,
                    0.45);
        }


        /* ========================================
       AUTHOR INFO
    ======================================== */

        .author-info {
            min-width: 0;

            flex: 1;
        }


        .author-name-row {
            display: flex;

            align-items: center;

            gap: 7px;

            flex-wrap: wrap;
        }


        .author-name {
            color: #ffffff;

            font-size: 19px;

            font-weight: 700;

            line-height: 1.25;

            word-break: break-word;
        }


        /* Google style check */

        .verified-badge {
            display: inline-flex;

            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;

            width: 20px;
            height: 20px;

            border-radius: 50%;

            background: #1677ff;

            color: #ffffff;

            font-size: 12px;

            font-weight: 900;
        }


        /* ========================================
       DATE
    ======================================== */

        .review-date {
            margin-top: 5px;

            color: #a7a7b1;

            font-size: 15px;

            line-height: 1.3;
        }


        /* ========================================
       STARS
    ======================================== */

        .review-rating {
            display: flex;

            align-items: center;

            gap: 2px;

            margin-bottom: 18px;
        }


        .star {
            color: #ffb900;

            font-size: 29px;

            line-height: 1;

            display: inline-block;
        }


        /* ========================================
       REVIEW TEXT
    ======================================== */

        .review-text {
            margin: 0;

            color: #f3f3f5;

            font-size: 19px;

            line-height: 1.62;

            font-weight: 400;

            white-space: pre-wrap;

            overflow-wrap: anywhere;

            word-break: normal;
        }


        /* ========================================
       GOOGLE ATTRIBUTION
    ======================================== */

        .google-attribution {
            display: flex;

            align-items: center;

            justify-content: space-between;

            gap: 10px;

            margin-top: 24px;

            padding-top: 17px;

            border-top:
                1px solid rgba(255,
                    255,
                    255,
                    0.07);

            color: #8f8f99;

            font-size: 13px;
        }


        .google-logo-text {
            display: flex;

            align-items: center;

            gap: 6px;
        }


        .google-small-g {
            color: #4285f4;

            font-size: 18px;

            font-weight: 700;
        }


        /* ========================================
       LOADING
    ======================================== */

        .loading-box {
            width: 100%;

            text-align: center;

            padding: 80px 20px;

            color: #a5a5af;
        }


        .loading-spinner {
            width: 38px;
            height: 38px;

            margin: 0 auto 18px;

            border-radius: 50%;

            border:
                3px solid rgba(255,
                    255,
                    255,
                    0.12);

            border-top-color: #ffffff;

            animation:
                reviewsSpin 0.8s linear infinite;
        }


        @keyframes reviewsSpin {
            to {
                transform: rotate(360deg);
            }
        }


        /* ========================================
       ERROR
    ======================================== */

        .error-box {
            max-width: 700px;

            margin: 30px auto;

            padding: 20px;

            border-radius: 16px;

            background:
                rgba(255,
                    60,
                    60,
                    0.08);

            border:
                1px solid rgba(255,
                    60,
                    60,
                    0.20);

            color: #ff9d9d;

            text-align: center;
        }


        /* ========================================
       TABLET
    ======================================== */

        @media (max-width: 1100px) {

            .reviews-masonry {
                columns: 2;

                column-gap: 25px;
            }

            .review-card {
                padding: 27px;
            }

            .review-text {
                font-size: 18px;
            }
        }


        /* ========================================
       MOBILE
    ======================================== */

        @media (max-width: 700px) {

            .reviews-section {
                padding:
                    42px 15px 60px;
            }

            .reviews-header {
                margin-bottom: 30px;
            }

            .reviews-title {
                font-size: 30px;
            }

            #place-summary {
                font-size: 16px;
            }

            .reviews-header {
                align-items: stretch;
                flex-direction: column;
                gap: 18px;
                padding: 24px 20px;
                text-align: center;
            }

            .google-header-logo {
                margin: 0 auto;
            }

            .place-summary-content {
                width: 100%;
            }

            .place-rating-line {
                justify-content: center;
                font-size: 17px;
            }

            .google-review-button {
                width: 100%;
            }

            .reviews-masonry {
                columns: 1;
            }

            .review-item {
                margin-bottom: 22px;
            }

            .review-card {
                padding: 24px 21px;

                border-radius: 18px;
            }

            .review-author {
                margin-bottom: 20px;
            }

            .review-avatar-wrapper {
                width: 55px;
                height: 55px;

                min-width: 55px;
                min-height: 55px;
            }

            .review-avatar {
                width: 55px !important;
                height: 55px !important;

                min-width: 55px;
                min-height: 55px;
            }

            .avatar-fallback {
                width: 55px;
                height: 55px;
            }

            .author-name {
                font-size: 17px;
            }

            .review-date {
                font-size: 14px;
            }

            .star {
                font-size: 25px;
            }

            .review-text {
                font-size: 17px;

                line-height: 1.6;
            }
        }.place-summary-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center; /* vertically center logo and text */
  gap: 20px; /* reduce or increase spacing between logo and text */
}

.google-header-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.fb-float-btn {
        position: fixed;
        right: 22px;
        bottom: 170px; /* stacked above the "Have a Query?" button (bottom:100px) so both fit on screen */
        z-index: 9998;
        padding: 14px 22px;
        font-size: 15px;
        box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    }

    .fb-float-btn:hover {
        transform: translateY(-2px);
    }

    @media (max-width: 480px) {
        .fb-float-btn {
            right: 14px;
            bottom: 78px; /* stacked above the query button's mobile position (bottom:14px) */
            padding: 12px 18px;
            font-size: 14px;
        }
    }
    /* ================================
   COOKIE CONSENT
================================ */

.cookie-banner {
    position: fixed;
    left: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    bottom: 20px;
    z-index: 99999;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #ddd;
    border-radius: 14px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, .18);
    padding: 18px 22px;
}

.cookie-content {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 18px;
}

.cookie-icon {
    font-size: 32px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cookie-text {
    flex: 1;
}

.cookie-text h5 {
    margin: 0 0 5px;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.cookie-text p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: #555;
}

.cookie-text a {
    color: #000;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.cookie-buttons {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cookie-btn {
    border: 0;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    border-radius: 7px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: .2s;
}

.cookie-reject {
    background: #eee;
    color: #222;
}

.cookie-manage {
    background: transparent;
    color: #222;
    border: 1px solid #ccc;
}

.cookie-accept {
    background: #111;
    color: #fff;
}

.cookie-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}


/* ================================
   COOKIE PREFERENCES
================================ */

.cookie-preferences {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 100000;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, .55);
    padding: 20px;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.cookie-preferences-box {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 520px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, .25);
}

.cookie-preferences-box h4 {
    margin: 0 0 8px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.cookie-preferences-box > p {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: #666;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.cookie-preferences-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    right: 15px;
    border: 0;
    background: transparent;
    font-size: 28px;
    cursor: pointer;
    line-height: 1;
}

.cookie-option {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 15px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
}

.cookie-option strong {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.cookie-option small {
    display: block;
    color: #777;
    font-size: 12px;
}


/* ================================
   SWITCH
================================ */

.cookie-switch {
    position: relative;
    width: 46px;
    height: 24px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cookie-switch input {
    display: none;
}

.cookie-switch span {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: #ccc;
    border-radius: 30px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: .2s;
}

.cookie-switch span::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    left: 3px;
    top: 3px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: .2s;
}

.cookie-switch input:checked + span {
    background: #111;
}

.cookie-switch input:checked + span::before {
    transform: translateX(22px);
}

.cookie-switch input:disabled + span {
    opacity: .7;
    cursor: not-allowed;
}


/* ================================
   SAVE BUTTON
================================ */

.cookie-save {
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 22px;
    padding: 12px;
    border: 0;
    border-radius: 7px;
    background: #111;
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
}


/* ================================
   MOBILE
================================ */

@media (max-width: 768px) {

    .cookie-banner {
        left: 10px;
        right: 10px;
        bottom: 10px;
        padding: 16px;
    }

    .cookie-content {
        align-items: flex-start;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    .cookie-icon {
        font-size: 26px;
    }

    .cookie-text {
        width: calc(100% - 50px);
    }

    .cookie-buttons {
        width: 100%;
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        margin-top: 5px;
    }

    .cookie-accept {
        grid-column: span 2;
    }

    .cookie-btn {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .cookie-preferences-box {
        padding: 25px 20px;
        max-height: 90vh;
        overflow-y: auto;
    }
}
  .citccr-shorts-section {

            padding: 70px 0 55px;

            overflow: hidden;

            background: #080808;
        }


        /* =========================================================
               HEADER
               ========================================================= */

        .citccr-shorts-header {

            display: flex;

            align-items: center;

            justify-content: flex-end;

            margin: 0 0 14px;
        }


        /* =========================================================
               VIEW ALL REVIEWS LINK
               ========================================================= */

        .citccr-shorts-viewall {

            display: inline-flex;

            align-items: center;

            gap: 8px;

            padding: 10px 18px;

            border: 1px solid #c9a227;

            border-radius: 30px;

            background: #111;

            color: #d9b84c;

            font-size: 0.85rem;

            font-weight: 600;

            text-decoration: none;

            transition: 0.2s ease;
        }


        .citccr-shorts-viewall:hover {

            background: #c9a227;

            color: #080808;

            transform: translateY(-2px);
        }


        .citccr-shorts-viewall i {

            font-size: 0.9rem;

            transition: transform 0.2s ease;
        }


        .citccr-shorts-viewall:hover i {

            transform: translateX(3px);
        }


        /* =========================================================
               SLIDER
               ========================================================= */

        .citccr-shorts-slider {

            display: flex;

            gap: 18px;

            overflow-x: auto;

            padding:
                5px 2px 20px;

            scrollbar-width: none;

            scroll-behavior: smooth;

            scroll-snap-type:
                x mandatory;

            cursor: grab;
        }


        .citccr-shorts-slider::-webkit-scrollbar {

            display: none;
        }


        .citccr-shorts-slider:active {

            cursor: grabbing;
        }


        /* =========================================================
               CARD
               ========================================================= */

        .citccr-short-card {

            position: relative;

            flex:
                0 0 220px;

            scroll-snap-align:
                start;
        }


        /* =========================================================
               VERTICAL SHORT
               ========================================================= */

        .citccr-short-video {

            position: relative;

            width: 100%;

            aspect-ratio:
                9 / 16;

            overflow: hidden;

            border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.35);

            border-radius: 10px;

            background:
                #111;

            box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);

            cursor: pointer;

            isolation: isolate;
        }


        /* =========================================================
               YOUTUBE PLAYER
               (preloaded for every card, so it's visible from the
               start and shows YouTube's own thumbnail — no poster
               image needed)
               ========================================================= */

        .citccr-short-player {

            position: absolute;

            inset: 0;

            z-index: 1;

            opacity: 1;

            pointer-events: none;

            background: #111;
        }


        .citccr-short-player iframe {

            position: absolute;

            top: 50%;

            left: 50%;

            width: 100%;

            height: 100%;

            border: 0;

            transform:
                translate(-50%, -50%);

            pointer-events: none;
        }


        /* =========================================================
               GRADIENT
               ========================================================= */

        .citccr-short-gradient {

            position: absolute;

            inset: 0;

            z-index: 3;

            pointer-events: none;

            background:
                linear-gradient(to bottom,
                    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2),
                    transparent 35%,
                    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75));
        }


        /* =========================================================
               SHORTS BADGE
               ========================================================= */

        .citccr-short-badge {

            position: absolute;

            top: 13px;

            left: 13px;

            z-index: 5;

            display: flex;

            align-items: center;

            gap: 5px;

            padding:
                6px 9px;

            border-radius: 8px;

            background:
                rgba(0,
                    0,
                    0,
                    0.55);

            backdrop-filter:
                blur(8px);

            color:
                #fff;

            font-size: 0.68rem;

            font-weight: 600;
        }


        /* =========================================================
               VOLUME
               ========================================================= */

        .citccr-short-volume {

            position: absolute;

            top: 13px;

            right: 13px;

            z-index: 6;

            width: 34px;

            height: 34px;

            border-radius: 50%;

            display: flex;

            align-items: center;

            justify-content: center;

            background:
                rgba(0,
                    0,
                    0,
                    0.55);

            backdrop-filter:
                blur(8px);

            color:
                #fff;

            font-size: 0.8rem;

            opacity: 0;

            transition:
                opacity 0.25s ease;
        }


        .citccr-short-card.is-playing .citccr-short-volume {

            opacity: 1;
        }


        /* =========================================================
               CENTER PLAY
               ========================================================= */

        .citccr-short-center-play {

            position: absolute;

            top: 50%;

            left: 50%;

            z-index: 6;

            width: 56px;

            height: 56px;

            border-radius: 50%;

            display: flex;

            align-items: center;

            justify-content: center;

            background:
                rgba(0,
                    0,
                    0,
                    0.95);

            color:
                var(--brand-dark);

            transform:
                translate(-50%,
                    -50%);

            transition:
                opacity 0.25s ease,
                transform 0.25s ease;
        }


        .citccr-short-center-play i {

            margin-left: 3px;

            font-size: 1.55rem;
        }


        .citccr-short-card.is-playing .citccr-short-center-play {

            opacity: 0;

            transform:
                translate(-50%,
                    -50%) scale(0.7);
        }


        /* =========================================================
               TITLE
               ========================================================= */

        .citccr-short-content {

            position: absolute;

            left: 14px;

            right: 14px;

            bottom: 14px;

            z-index: 6;

            pointer-events: none;
        }


        .citccr-short-title {

            color:
                #fff;

            font-size: 0.78rem;

            font-weight: 600;

            line-height: 1.35;

            display:
                -webkit-box;

            line-clamp: 2;

            -webkit-line-clamp: 2;

            -webkit-box-orient:
                vertical;

            overflow: hidden;
        }


        /* =========================================================
               DESKTOP: EXACTLY 5 CARDS VISIBLE, NO CROPPING,
               NO HORIZONTAL SCROLL (arrows removed)
               ========================================================= */

        @media (min-width: 992px) {

            .citccr-shorts-slider {

                overflow-x: hidden;

                cursor: default;
            }

            .citccr-short-card:hover .citccr-short-center-play {

                transform:
                    translate(-50%,
                        -50%) scale(1.08);
            }

            .citccr-short-card {

                flex: 0 0 calc((100% - (4 * 18px)) / 5);
            }

        }


        /* =========================================================
               TABLET
               ========================================================= */

        @media (max-width: 991.98px) {

            .citccr-short-card {

                flex-basis:
                    195px;
            }

        }


        /* =========================================================
               MOBILE
               ========================================================= */

        @media (max-width: 575.98px) {

            .citccr-shorts-section {

                padding:
                    55px 0;
            }


            .citccr-shorts-header {

                align-items:
                    flex-start;
            }


            .citccr-shorts-heading {

                font-size:
                    1.8rem;
            }


            .citccr-shorts-description {

                max-width:
                    250px;

                font-size:
                    0.78rem;
            }


            .citccr-short-card {
                flex-basis: 190px;
            }

            .citccr-short-video {
                height: 360px;
                aspect-ratio: auto;
            }


            .citccr-short-video {

                border-radius:
                    15px;
            }


            /*
                 * On mobile there is no hover,
                 * therefore always show sound
                 * indicator.
                 */

            .citccr-short-volume {

                opacity:
                    1;
            }

        }