/* ============================================================
           1. DESIGN SYSTEM TOKENS & RESET (ENHANCED CONTRAST & ACCENTS)
        ============================================================ */
        :root {
            --maroon: #A91D3A; /* More vibrant, luxury crimson red */
            --maroon-dark: #6C0E23;
            --gold: #A91D3A; /* Exact luxury gold from the logo */
            --gold-light: #E03E5C; /* Exact light gold from the logo */
            --slate: #050505; /* Absolute deep rich black background */
            --slate-light: #0E0E0E;
            --cream: #FAFBFD;
            --cream-alt: #f1f3f6;
            --foreground: #ffffff;
            --text-dark: #2A2E45;
            --text-muted: #A0A5BD;
            
            --font-display: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
            --font-serif: 'Playfair Display', serif;
        }

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

        html {
            scroll-behavior: smooth;
            -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
        }

        body {
            font-family: var(--font-display);
            background-color: var(--slate);
            color: var(--foreground);
            -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
            overflow-x: hidden;
        }

        a {
            color: inherit;
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

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

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

        .container {
            width: 100%;
            max-width: 1440px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            padding: 0 24px;
        }

        .section {
            padding: 60px 0;
        }

        /* ============================================================
           2. PURE CSS COORDINATE CROPPING (SMART EXTRACTORS)
        ============================================================ */
        /* Isolate and center the circular portrait */
        .jk-portrait-extractor {
            border-radius: 50%;
            overflow: hidden;
            border: 2px solid var(--gold);
            box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(169, 29, 58, 0.35);
            background-color: #000;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
        }
        
        .jk-portrait-extractor img {
            width: 100% !important;
            height: 100% !important;
            object-fit: cover !important;
            transition: transform 0.5s ease;
        }

        /* Isolate and center the JK Monogram logo */
        .jk-monogram-extractor {
            overflow: hidden;
            display: inline-block;
        }

        .jk-monogram-extractor img {
            width: 100% !important;
            height: 100% !important;
            object-fit: contain !important;
        }

        /* ============================================================
           3. SPECIAL INTERACTIVE GRAPHICS: CURSOR & PROGRESS
        ============================================================ */
        .cursor {
            width: 8px;
            height: 8px;
            background-color: var(--gold);
            border-radius: 50%;
            position: fixed;
            pointer-events: none;
            z-index: 10000;
            transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
            transition: width 0.2s, height 0.2s;
            display: none;
        }

        .cursor-ring {
            width: 32px;
            height: 32px;
            border: 1px solid rgba(169, 29, 58, 0.5);
            border-radius: 50%;
            position: fixed;
            pointer-events: none;
            z-index: 9999;
            transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
            transition: transform 0.08s ease-out;
            display: none;
        }

        @media (min-width: 1024px) {
            .cursor, .cursor-ring {
                display: block;
            }
        }

        #progress-bar {
            position: fixed;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            height: 4px;
            background-color: var(--maroon);
            z-index: 9999;
            transition: width 0.1s ease;
        }

        /* ============================================================
           4. INTRO LOADING SPLASH SCREEN
        ============================================================ */
        #splash-screen {
            position: fixed;
            inset: 0;
            background-color: var(--slate);
            z-index: 10000;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            transition: opacity 0.8s ease, visibility 0.8s ease;
        }

        #splash-screen.fade-out {
            opacity: 0;
            visibility: hidden;
        }

        .splash-content {
            text-align: center;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 24px;
        }

        .splash-logo-wrap {
            width: 130px;
            height: 130px;
            animation: pulse-logo 2s infinite ease-in-out;
        }

        .splash-name {
            font-family: var(--font-serif);
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            color: var(--foreground);
            letter-spacing: 4px;
            position: relative;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            margin-top: 12px;
            text-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
        }

        .signature-text {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, var(--gold) 100%);
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
        }

        .splash-line {
            width: 60px;
            height: 2px;
            background-color: var(--gold);
            margin: 12px auto 0;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .splash-line::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: -100%;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background-color: var(--black);
            animation: line-slide 1.5s infinite linear;
        }

        @keyframes pulse-logo {
            0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); filter: drop-shadow(0 0 15px rgba(169, 29, 58,0.25)); }
            50% { transform: scale(1.04); filter: drop-shadow(0 0 25px rgba(169, 29, 58,0.5)); }
        }

        @keyframes line-slide {
            0% { left: -100%; }
            100% { left: 100%; }
        }

        /* ============================================================
           5. STICKY HEADER NAVIGATION (HIGH CONTRAST & GLASSMORPHISM)
        ============================================================ */
        #navbar {
            position: fixed;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            z-index: 999;
            padding: 6px 32px; /* Elegant white header padding */
            transition: background-color 0.4s ease, padding 0.4s ease, border-bottom 0.4s ease;
            background: #ffffff !important; /* Pure white ALWAYS */
            border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(169, 29, 58, 0.18) !important;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) !important;
        }

        #navbar.scrolled {
            background: #ffffff !important; /* Wipes out the dark gradient completely */
            background-color: #ffffff !important;
            backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
            padding: 8px 32px;
            border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(169, 29, 58, 0.18) !important;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) !important;
        }

        #navbar.scrolled .nav-link {
            color: #0E0E0E !important; /* Clean black by default on white scrolled header */
            text-shadow: none !important;
        }

        #navbar.scrolled .nav-link:hover,
        #navbar.scrolled .nav-link.active {
            color: var(--maroon) !important; /* Crimson Maroon red when active/hovered */
        }

        #navbar.scrolled #menu-toggle span {
            background-color: var(--maroon) !important;
            box-shadow: none !important;
        }

        #navbar.scrolled .brand-lockup img {
            filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08)) !important;
        }

        .navbar-shell {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: space-between;
            max-width: 1760px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }

        /* Interactive Brand Lockup (Profile avatar + Gold logo text next to it) */
        .brand-lockup {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 16px;
            cursor: pointer;
        }

        .brand-lockup-avatar {
            width: 46px;
            height: 46px;
            transition: transform 0.3s ease;
        }

        .brand-lockup:hover .brand-lockup-avatar {
            transform: scale(1.08) rotate(5deg);
        }

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

        .brand-lockup-name {
            font-size: 16px;
            font-weight: 800;
            letter-spacing: 0.15em;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            color: var(--black);
            text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
        }

        .brand-lockup-title {
            font-size: 10px;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--gold);
            letter-spacing: 0.2em;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            margin-top: 2px;
        }

        .header-desktop-nav-inner {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 28px;
            font-size: 13px;
            font-weight: 800;
            letter-spacing: 0.15em;
            text-transform: uppercase;
        }

        .nav-link {
            color: #0E0E0E !important; /* Clean black by default on white header */
            position: relative;
            padding: 6px 0;
            text-shadow: none !important;
        }

        .nav-link::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 0;
            height: 2px;
            background-color: var(--maroon); /* Red underline */
            transition: width 0.3s ease;
        }

        .nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active {
            color: var(--maroon) !important; /* Crimson Maroon red when active/hovered */
        }

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

        .desktop-contact-btn {
            background-color: var(--maroon);
            color: var(--black);
            padding: 10px 24px;
            border-radius: 8px;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(169, 29, 58, 0.4);
            border: 1px solid transparent;
            font-weight: 800;
        }

        .desktop-contact-btn:hover {
            background-color: var(--maroon-dark);
            transform: translateY(-2px);
            box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(169, 29, 58, 0.6), 0 0 10px rgba(169, 29, 58, 0.3);
            border-color: var(--gold);
        }

        /* Hamburger Toggle Button */
        #menu-toggle {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 6px;
            width: 30px;
            cursor: pointer;
            z-index: 1001;
        }

        #menu-toggle span {
            display: block;
            width: 100%;
            height: 2px;
            background-color: #0E0E0E;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            box-shadow: none !important;
        }

        #menu-toggle.open #ham-1 {
            transform: translateY(8px) rotate(45deg);
        }

        #menu-toggle.open #ham-2 {
            opacity: 0;
        }

        #menu-toggle.open #ham-3 {
            transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-45deg);
        }

        @media (min-width: 1200px) {
            #menu-toggle {
                display: none;
            }
        }

        /* Mobile Sidebar Menu Drawer Overlay */
        #mobile-menu {
            position: fixed;
            top: 0;
            right: -100%;
            width: 100%;
            max-width: 380px;
            height: 100vh;
            background-color: var(--slate-light);
            z-index: 1000;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            padding: 60px 48px 48px;
            gap: 24px;
            box-shadow: -10px 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
            transition: right 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.77, 0.2, 0.05, 1.0);
            border-left: 1px solid rgba(169, 29, 58, 0.2);
        }

        #mobile-menu.open {
            right: 0;
        }

        .mobile-nav-link {
            font-size: 15px;
            font-weight: 800;
            letter-spacing: 0.15em;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
            border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
            padding-bottom: 12px;
        }

        .mobile-nav-link:hover, .mobile-nav-link.active {
            color: var(--gold);
            padding-left: 8px;
        }

        /* ============================================================
           6. HERO LANDING IMAGE CAROUSEL (MAXIMUM READABILITY OVERLAYS)
        ============================================================ */
        #hero {
            position: relative;
            height: 100vh;
            min-height: 700px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .hero-slider-layer {
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .hero-background-image {
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background-size: cover;
            background-position: center top;
            background-repeat: no-repeat;
            opacity: 0;
            transition: opacity 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
            transform: scale(1.05);
            transition: opacity 1.2s ease, transform 1.2s ease;
        }

        .hero-background-image.is-active {
            opacity: 0.42;
            transform: scale(1);
            z-index: 2;
        }

        /* Highly customized dark radial gradient behind hero text for 100% contrast */
        .hero-overlay {
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(5, 5, 5, 0.6) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 5, 0.2) 60%, rgba(5, 5, 5, 0.1) 100%);
            z-index: 3;
        }

        .hero-content-wrap {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 10;
            max-width: 1440px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            width: 100%;
            padding: 0 24px;
        }

        .hero-text-panel {
            max-width: 750px;
        }

        .hero-name {
            font-size: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5.5rem);
            font-weight: 800;
            line-height: 0.95;
            letter-spacing: -2px;
            margin-bottom: 24px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            text-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.8);
        }

        .hero-name span {
            color: var(--foreground);
        }

        .hero-name .last-name {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, var(--gold) 100%);
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
        }

        .hero-subtitle {
            font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2.5vw, 1.6rem);
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95); /* Brightened */
            font-weight: 500;
            letter-spacing: 0.08em;
            margin-bottom: 48px;
            border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
            padding-left: 18px;
            text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9); /* Enhanced drop shadow */
        }

        .hero-cta-btn-group {
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 20px;
        }

        .hero-btn-primary {
            background-color: var(--maroon);
            color: var(--black);
            font-weight: 800;
            padding: 16px 36px;
            border-radius: 8px;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(169, 29, 58, 0.5);
            border: 1px solid transparent;
        }

        .hero-btn-primary:hover {
            background-color: var(--maroon-dark);
            transform: translateY(-3px);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(169, 29, 58, 0.7), 0 0 12px rgba(169, 29, 58, 0.4);
            border-color: var(--gold);
        }

        .hero-btn-secondary {
            border: 2px solid var(--maroon);
            color: var(--black);
            font-weight: 800;
            padding: 14px 34px;
            border-radius: 8px;
            background-color: rgba(169, 29, 58, 0.1);
            text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
        }

        .hero-btn-secondary:hover {
            background-color: var(--maroon);
            transform: translateY(-3px);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(169, 29, 58, 0.5);
        }

        /* Slide controls */
        .hero-slider-controls {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 48px;
            right: 48px;
            display: flex;
            gap: 16px;
            z-index: 10;
        }

        .hero-slider-arrow {
            width: 50px;
            height: 50px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            border: 1px solid rgba(169, 29, 58, 0.3); /* Gold colored borders */
            color: var(--black);
            font-size: 20px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            background-color: rgba(5, 5, 5, 0.6);
        }

        .hero-slider-arrow:hover {
            background-color: var(--gold);
            color: var(--slate);
            border-color: var(--gold);
            transform: translateY(-2px);
        }

        /* ============================================================
           6. INFINITE RUNNING MARQUEE
        ============================================================ */
        .marquee-container {
            background-color: var(--maroon);
            padding: 20px 0;
            overflow: hidden;
            white-space: nowrap;
            display: flex;
            border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold);
        }

        .animate-marquee {
            display: inline-flex;
            animation: marquee 25s linear infinite;
        }

        .marquee-inner {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 48px;
            padding: 0 24px;
            font-size: clamp(13px, 2vw, 17px);
            font-weight: 700;
            letter-spacing: 0.25em;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            color: var(--black);
        }

        .marquee-inner span.bullet {
            opacity: 0.3;
            font-size: 24px;
        }

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

        /* ============================================================
           7. IMMERSIVE ABOUT VISION
        ============================================================ */
        .about-immersive {
            position: relative;
            background-size: cover;
            background-position: center top;
            background-attachment: fixed;
            padding: 70px 0;
        }

        .about-immersive::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.7) 0%, rgba(20, 5, 10, 0.9) 100%);
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .about-immersive-shell {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 10;
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            gap: 64px;
        }

        @media (min-width: 1024px) {
            .about-immersive-shell {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
                align-items: center;
                gap: 80px;
            }
        }

        .about-visual-portrait {
            width: 340px;
            height: 460px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            border-radius: 200px 200px 16px 16px;
            overflow: hidden;
            border: 4px solid var(--maroon);
            box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 40px rgba(169, 29, 58, 0.3);
            background: #111;
            transition: transform 0.5s;
        }

        .about-visual-portrait:hover {
            transform: translateY(-10px);
        }

        .about-panel {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
            backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
            padding: 50px;
            border-radius: 24px;
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
            box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
        }

        .about-visual-portrait img {
            width: 100% !important;
            height: 100% !important;
            object-fit: cover !important;
            object-position: center top !important;
            display: block !important;
        }

        .about-visual-portrait img {
            width: 100% !important;
            height: 100% !important;
            object-fit: cover !important;
            object-position: center top !important;
            display: block;
        }

        @media (min-width: 768px) {
            .about-visual-portrait {
                width: 320px;
                height: 320px;
            }
        }

        .about-panel {
            background-color: rgba(14, 14, 14, 0.96);
            padding: 48px;
            border-radius: 28px;
            border: 1px solid rgba(169, 29, 58, 0.15); /* Gold tinted border */
            box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
        }

        .section-eyebrow {
            font-size: 11px;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: var(--gold);
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.3em;
            margin-bottom: 12px;
            display: inline-block;
        }

        .section-title {
            font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 2.8rem);
            font-weight: 800;
            line-height: 1.15;
            letter-spacing: -1px;
            color: var(--black);
        }

        .section-title span.italic {
            font-family: var(--font-serif);
            font-weight: 500;
            color: var(--gold);
        }

        .about-panel p {
            font-size: 16px;
            line-height: 1.75;
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); /* Increased contrast */
            margin-bottom: 24px;
        }

        .about-founder-signature {
            margin-top: 40px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 20px;
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
            padding-top: 24px;
        }

        .about-avatar {
            width: 56px;
            height: 56px;
        }

        .signature-title {
            font-family: var(--font-serif);
            font-size: 24px;
            color: var(--gold);
        }

        .signature-caption {
            font-size: 10px;
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.25em;
            margin-top: 2px;
        }

        /* ============================================================
           8. CHRONOLOGICAL MILESTONE TIMELINE
        ============================================================ */
        .timeline-section-header {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--maroon) 0%, var(--maroon-dark) 100%);
            padding: 60px 24px;
            text-align: center;
            border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold);
        }

        .timeline-section-header .section-eyebrow {
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
        }

        .timeline-section-header .section-title span {
            color: #FFE2BF !important; /* Premium light warm cream for perfect contrast on deep maroon gradient */
        }

        #journey {
            background-color: var(--slate);
            position: relative;
        }

        .journey-viewport {
            height: 550px;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .journey-slide {
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background-size: cover;
            background-position: center top;
            background-repeat: no-repeat;
            opacity: 0;
            visibility: hidden;
            transition: opacity 0.8s ease, visibility 0.8s ease;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            padding: 48px;
        }

        .journey-slide::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(5, 5, 5, 0.95) 0%, rgba(5, 5, 5, 0.75) 50%, rgba(5, 5, 5, 0.3) 100%);
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .journey-slide.active {
            opacity: 1;
            visibility: visible;
            z-index: 5;
        }

        .journey-slide-content {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 10;
            max-width: 600px;
            padding: 24px;
        }

        .journey-year-badge {
            background-color: var(--gold);
            color: var(--slate);
            font-size: 16px;
            font-weight: 800;
            padding: 6px 18px;
            border-radius: 999px;
            display: inline-block;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(169, 29, 58, 0.4);
            letter-spacing: 0.05em;
        }

        .journey-slide-title {
            font-size: 28px;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--black);
            margin-bottom: 16px;
            text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
        }

        .journey-slide-desc {
            font-size: 16px;
            line-height: 1.65;
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); /* Brightened */
        }

        /* Milestone slide control arrows */
        .journey-arrows {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 40px;
            left: 48px;
            display: flex;
            gap: 16px;
            z-index: 10;
        }

        .journey-arrow-btn {
            width: 44px;
            height: 44px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            border: 1px solid rgba(169, 29, 58, 0.3);
            color: var(--black);
            font-size: 18px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            background-color: rgba(5, 5, 5, 0.7);
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .journey-arrow-btn:hover {
            background-color: var(--gold);
            color: var(--slate);
            border-color: var(--gold);
            transform: scale(1.05);
        }

        /* Horizontal Year bar */
        .journey-nav-bar {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: flex-start;
            gap: 12px;
            background-color: rgba(14, 14, 14, 0.98);
            padding: 16px 24px;
            overflow-x: auto;
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
            scrollbar-width: none;
            -ms-overflow-style: none;
        }

        .journey-nav-bar::-webkit-scrollbar {
            display: none;
        }

        .journey-nav-item {
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 14px;
            padding: 8px 18px;
            border-radius: 8px;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            flex-shrink: 0;
            border: 1px solid transparent;
        }

        .journey-nav-item:hover, .journey-nav-item.active {
            color: var(--gold);
            background-color: rgba(169, 29, 58, 0.08);
            border-color: rgba(169, 29, 58, 0.2);
        }

        /* ============================================================
           9. SOCIAL WELFARE VIDEO LOOP
        ============================================================ */
        #social-welfare-video {
            padding: 0;
            background-color: var(--slate);
            line-height: 0;
        }

        .home-bg-video {
            width: 100%;
            max-height: 500px;
            object-fit: cover;
            border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
        }

        /* ============================================================
           10. AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS CARDS
        ============================================================ */
        #awards {
            background-color: var(--cream);
            color: var(--text-dark);
            padding: 60px 0;
        }

        .awards-header-row {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 16px;
            margin-bottom: 60px;
        }

        @media (min-width: 768px) {
            .awards-header-row {
                flex-direction: row;
                align-items: flex-end;
                justify-content: space-between;
            }
        }

        .awards-view-all {
            color: var(--maroon);
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 15px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
            border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
            padding-bottom: 4px;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            letter-spacing: 0.05em;
            text-transform: uppercase;
        }

        .awards-view-all:hover {
            color: var(--maroon-dark);
            border-color: var(--gold);
            padding-left: 6px;
        }

        .awards-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            gap: 32px;
        }

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

        .award-card {
            background-color: var(--black);
            border-radius: 24px;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
            border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
            transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
        }

        .award-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-8px);
            box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
        }

        .award-image-wrap {
            aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
            overflow: hidden;
            position: relative;
        }

        .award-image-wrap img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
        }

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

        .award-body {
            padding: 28px;
        }

        .award-title {
            font-size: 18px;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--slate);
            line-height: 1.45;
        }

        /* ============================================================
           11. STATS FOOTPRINT
        ============================================================ */
        .stats-footprint {
            background-color: var(--slate-light);
            padding: 60px 0;
            position: relative;
        }

        .stats-footprint-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            gap: 64px;
            align-items: center;
        }

        @media (min-width: 1024px) {
            .stats-footprint-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
            }
        }

        .stats-left-side .section-title {
            margin-bottom: 40px;
        }

        .stats-featured-block {
            display: flex;
            gap: 48px;
        }

        .stat-featured-number {
            font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 8vw, 5.5rem);
            font-weight: 800;
            color: var(--gold);
            line-height: 1;
            margin-bottom: 8px;
        }

        .stat-featured-label {
            font-size: 11px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            font-weight: 800;
            letter-spacing: 0.15em;
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
        }

        .stats-right-side {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 32px;
        }

        .stat-row {
            border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
            padding-bottom: 24px;
        }

        .stat-row:last-child {
            border-bottom: none;
            padding-bottom: 0;
        }

        .stat-row-number {
            font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.2rem);
            font-weight: 800;
            color: var(--black);
            line-height: 1;
            margin-bottom: 8px;
        }

        .stat-row-label {
            font-size: 14px;
            line-height: 1.5;
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
        }

        /* ============================================================
           12. PHOTO GALLERY GRID
        ============================================================ */
        #gallery { background-color: var(--black); padding: 60px 0; color: #ffffff;
        }

        .gallery-asymmetric-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
            grid-auto-rows: 180px;
            gap: 16px;
        }

        @media (min-width: 768px) {
            .gallery-asymmetric-grid {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
                grid-auto-rows: 220px;
            }
        }

        .gallery-item {
            border-radius: 24px;
            overflow: hidden;
            position: relative;
            background-color: var(--cream-alt);
        }

        .gallery-item.col-span-2 {
            grid-column: span 2;
        }

        .gallery-item.row-span-2 {
            grid-row: span 2;
        }

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

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

        .gallery-overlay {
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75) 0%, transparent 60%);
            opacity: 0;
            transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
            display: flex;
            align-items: flex-end;
            padding: 24px;
        }

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

        .gallery-caption {
            color: var(--black);
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 16px;
        }

        .gallery-view-btn {
            background-color: var(--maroon);
            color: var(--black);
            font-weight: 700;
            padding: 14px 32px;
            border-radius: 8px;
            margin-top: 48px;
            display: inline-block;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .gallery-view-btn:hover {
            background-color: var(--maroon-dark);
            transform: translateY(-2px);
            box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(128, 0, 32, 0.3);
        }

        /* ============================================================
           13. VIDEO SHOWCASE PODCAST GALLERY
        ============================================================ */
        .video-showcase {
            background-color: var(--slate);
            padding: 60px 0;
            position: relative;
        }

        .video-accent {
            font-family: var(--font-serif);
            color: var(--gold);
        }

        .video-showcase-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            gap: 32px;
        }

        @media (min-width: 1024px) {
            .video-showcase-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
            }
        }

        .video-feature-card {
            background-color: rgba(20, 17, 17, 0.6);
            border-radius: 32px;
            overflow: hidden;
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
            box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
        }

        .video-header-bar {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 12px;
            padding: 16px 24px;
            background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
        }

        .video-live-dot {
            width: 10px;
            height: 10px;
            background-color: #ef4444;
            border-radius: 50%;
            animation: pulse-dot 1.5s infinite ease-in-out;
        }

        .video-header-bar span {
            font-size: 11px;
            font-weight: 800;
            letter-spacing: 0.15em;
            text-transform: uppercase;
        }

        .video-iframe-wrap {
            aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
            background-color: #000000;
        }

        .video-iframe-wrap iframe {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            border: none;
        }

        .video-playlist-bar {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 24px;
        }

        .playlist-video-item {
            background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
            border-radius: 24px;
            padding: 12px;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .playlist-video-item:hover {
            background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
            transform: translateY(-2px);
        }

        @keyframes pulse-dot {
            0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
            50% { transform: scale(1.2); opacity: 0.4; }
        }

        .video-subscribe-btn {
            background-color: var(--maroon);
            color: var(--black);
            font-weight: 700;
            padding: 12px 28px;
            border-radius: 8px;
            font-size: 13px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.12em;
        }

        .video-subscribe-btn:hover {
            background-color: var(--maroon-dark);
            box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(128, 0, 32, 0.3);
        }

        /* ============================================================
           14. INSIGHTS BLOG SECTION
        ============================================================ */
        #blog {
            background-color: var(--cream);
            padding: 60px 0;
            color: var(--text-dark);
        }

        .blog-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            gap: 32px;
        }

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

        .blog-card { background-color: var(--black); color: #ffffff;
            border-radius: 28px;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
            border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
            transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
        }

        .blog-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-8px);
            box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
        }

        .blog-image-wrap {
            aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .blog-image-wrap img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
        }

        .blog-card:hover .blog-image-wrap img {
            transform: scale(1.08);
        }

        .blog-body {
            padding: 32px;
        }

        .blog-title {
            font-size: 18px;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--slate);
            line-height: 1.4;
            transition: color 0.3s ease;
        }

        .blog-card:hover .blog-title {
            color: var(--maroon);
        }

        /* ============================================================
           15. SOCIAL WELFARE INITIATIVES
        ============================================================ */
        #social-impact {
            background-color: #ffffff;
            padding: 60px 0;
            color: var(--text-dark);
        }

        #social-impact .text-center {
            text-align: left !important;
        }

        #social-impact .section-title::after {
            margin-left: 0 !important;
            margin-right: auto !important;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--maroon) 0%, var(--maroon-dark) 100%) !important;
        }

        .impact-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            gap: 32px;
        }

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

        .impact-card {
            background-color: var(--cream);
            border-radius: 28px;
            overflow: hidden;
            border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
            box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
            transition: all 0.4s ease;
        }

        .impact-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-8px);
            box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
        }

        .impact-image-wrap {
            aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

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

        .impact-card:hover .impact-image-wrap img {
            transform: scale(1.08);
        }

        .impact-body {
            padding: 32px;
        }

        .impact-title {
            font-size: 20px;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--slate);
            margin-bottom: 24px;
        }

        .impact-footer {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: space-between;
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
            padding-top: 20px;
        }

        .impact-year {
            font-size: 13px;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--slate);
        }

        .impact-link {
            color: var(--maroon);
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 14px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 6px;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .impact-card:hover .impact-link {
            gap: 10px;
        }

        /* ============================================================
           16. ECOSYSTEM BRANDS SHOWCASE
        ============================================================ */
        .ecosystem-section {
            background-color: var(--cream);
            padding: 60px 0;
            color: var(--text-dark);
        }

        .ecosystem-panel {
            background-color: var(--black);
            border-radius: 40px;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
            border-top: 8px solid var(--maroon);
            margin-bottom: 48px;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
        }

        @media (min-width: 768px) {
            .ecosystem-panel {
                flex-direction: row;
                align-items: center;
            }
        }

        .ecosystem-visual {
            width: 100%;
            padding: 48px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            background-color: var(--black);
        }

        @media (min-width: 768px) {
            .ecosystem-visual {
                width: 40%;
                padding: 64px;
            }
        }

        .logo-circle-wrap {
            width: 180px;
            height: 180px;
            border-radius: 0;
            background-color: transparent;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            padding: 0;
            box-shadow: none;
            border: none;
        }

        @media (min-width: 768px) {
            .logo-circle-wrap {
                width: 220px;
                height: 140px;
            }
        }

        .ecosystem-info {
            width: 100%;
            padding: 40px;
            text-align: center;
        }

        @media (min-width: 768px) {
            .ecosystem-info {
                width: 60%;
                padding: 64px 64px 64px 0;
                text-align: left;
            }
        }

        .ecosystem-brand-tag {
            font-size: 11px;
            font-weight: 800;
            letter-spacing: 0.3em;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            color: var(--maroon);
            margin-bottom: 16px;
        }

        .ecosystem-title {
            font-size: clamp(24px, 4vw, 40px);
            font-weight: 800;
            color: var(--slate);
            margin-bottom: 24px;
        }

        .ecosystem-desc {
            font-size: 16px;
            line-height: 1.7;
            color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
            margin-bottom: 32px;
        }

        .ecosystem-underline {
            width: 64px;
            height: 4px;
            background-color: var(--maroon);
            border-radius: 99px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }

        @media (min-width: 768px) {
            .ecosystem-underline {
                margin: 0;
            }
        }

        /* Ecosystem logos grid */
        .ecosystem-logos-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
            gap: 24px;
        }

        @media (min-width: 768px) {
            .ecosystem-logos-grid {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
                gap: 48px;
            }
        }

        .ecosystem-grid-item {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        .ecosystem-grid-circle {
            width: 130px;
            height: 130px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            overflow: hidden;
            border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
            background-color: var(--black);
            padding: 16px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            transition: all 0.4s ease;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.01);
        }

        @media (min-width: 768px) {
            .ecosystem-grid-circle {
                width: 170px;
                height: 170px;
                padding: 24px;
            }
        }

        .ecosystem-grid-circle img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: contain;
            transition: transform 0.5s ease;
        }

        .ecosystem-grid-circle:hover {
            border-color: rgba(128, 0, 32, 0.2);
            box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(128, 0, 32, 0.06);
            transform: translateY(-4px);
        }

        .ecosystem-grid-circle:hover img {
            transform: scale(1.08);
        }

        /* ============================================================
           17. CONTACT SECTION & FORM
        ============================================================ */
        #contact { background-color: var(--black); padding: 60px 0; color: #ffffff;
            position: relative;
        }

        .contact-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            gap: 80px;
            align-items: center;
        }

        @media (min-width: 1024px) {
            .contact-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            }
        }

        .contact-subtitle-info {
            font-size: 16px;
            line-height: 1.65;
            color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
            margin-bottom: 40px;
        }

        .contact-cards-group {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 32px;
        }

        .contact-row-card {
            display: flex;
            align-items: start;
            gap: 24px;
        }

        .contact-card-icon-wrap {
            width: 56px;
            height: 56px;
            border-radius: 16px;
            background-color: var(--cream);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            border: 1px solid rgba(169, 29, 58, 0.1);
            color: var(--maroon);
            font-size: 20px;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        .contact-card-label { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
            margin-bottom: 6px;
        }

        .contact-card-value { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 500; color: #ffffff;
            line-height: 1.5;
        }

        /* Contact Message Form */
        .contact-form-panel { background-color: var(--black); color: #ffffff;
            padding: 40px;
            border-radius: 36px;
            box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
            border: 1px solid #f1f3f6;
        }

        .contact-form-title {
            font-size: 24px;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--maroon);
            margin-bottom: 32px;
        }

        .form-fields-wrap {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 24px;
        }

        .form-row-2col {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            gap: 16px;
        }

        @media (min-width: 768px) {
            .form-row-2col {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            }
        }

        .form-field-group {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
        }

        .form-field-label {
            font-size: 10px;
            font-weight: 800;
            letter-spacing: 0.15em;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            color: #a0a4b8;
            margin-bottom: 8px;
        }

        .form-input-element {
            width: 100%;
            background-color: #f7f8fa;
            border: 1px solid #f1f3f6;
            border-radius: 12px;
            padding: 12px 16px;
            font-size: 14px;
            font-family: inherit;
            color: var(--text-dark);
            outline: none;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .form-input-element:focus {
            border-color: var(--gold);
            background-color: var(--black);
            box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(169, 29, 58, 0.05);
        }

        .form-submit-btn {
            background-color: var(--maroon);
            color: #ffffff;
            font-weight: 700;
            padding: 14px 32px;
            border-radius: 12px;
            font-size: 14px;
            letter-spacing: 0.05em;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(128, 0, 32, 0.2);
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            margin-top: 12px;
        }

        .form-submit-btn:hover {
            background-color: var(--maroon-dark);
            transform: translateY(-2px);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(128, 0, 32, 0.4);
            border-color: var(--gold);
        }

        /* ============================================================
           18. IMMERSIVE FOOTER
        ============================================================ */
        footer {
            background-color: var(--slate-light);
            padding: 40px 24px;
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
        }

        .footer-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            gap: 48px;
            border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
            padding-bottom: 64px;
            margin-bottom: 32px;
        }

        @media (min-width: 768px) {
            .footer-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr;
            }
        }

        .footer-brand-column {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 24px;
        }

        .footer-brand-title-wrap {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 16px;
        }

        .footer-brand-avatar {
            width: 48px;
            height: 48px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            overflow: hidden;
            background-color: #000000;
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
        }

        .footer-brand-title {
            font-size: 24px;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: #ffffff;
        }

        .footer-brand-desc {
            font-size: 14px;
            line-height: 1.6;
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
            max-width: 380px;
        }

        /* Social Icons Group */
        .footer-social-group {
            display: flex;
            gap: 12px;
        }

        .social-circle-link {
            width: 40px;
            height: 40px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .social-circle-link:hover {
            color: var(--gold);
            border-color: var(--gold);
            transform: scale(1.05);
        }

        .footer-list-column h4 { font-size: 13px;
            font-weight: 800;
            letter-spacing: 0.15em;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            color: #ffffff;
            margin-bottom: 24px;
            position: relative;
            display: inline-block;
        }

        .footer-list-column h4::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: -8px;
            left: 0;
            width: 24px;
            height: 2px;
            background-color: var(--gold);
        }

        .footer-links-list {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 12px;
            font-size: 14px;
        }

        .footer-links-list a {
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
            transition: color 0.3s ease;
        }

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

        .footer-contact-address-block {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 20px;
            font-size: 13px;
            line-height: 1.5;
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
        }

        .footer-contact-address-block p.label {
            color: var(--gold);
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 9px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.2em;
            margin-bottom: 2px;
        }

        .footer-bottom-panel {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: space-between;
            gap: 16px;
        }

        @media (min-width: 768px) {
            .footer-bottom-panel {
                flex-direction: row;
            }
        }

        .footer-copyright {
            font-size: 12px;
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
            text-align: center;
        }
    
        /* ============================================================
           ENHANCED CONTRAST & ACCENTS (HIGH-CONTRAST LIGHT/DARK THEMES)
        ============================================================ */
        .text-gold {
            color: var(--gold) !important;
        }
        .text-maroon {
            color: var(--maroon) !important;
        }

        .section-title {
            font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3rem);
            font-weight: 800;
            line-height: 1.15;
            letter-spacing: -1px;
            color: var(--slate-light) !important; /* Default dark slate for light sections */
            position: relative;
            padding-bottom: 20px;
            margin-bottom: 24px;
        }

        /* Highly creative, premium gold underline accent for all section headings */
        .section-title::after {
            content: '';
            display: block;
            width: 60px;
            height: 4px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-light) 100%);
            margin-top: 16px;
            border-radius: 99px;
        }

        /* Center the gold underline if the section has text-center alignment */
        .text-center .section-title::after, #gallery .section-title::after {
            margin-left: auto;
            margin-right: auto;
        }

        /* Overrides to keep headings pure white in dark-themed sections */
        .timeline-section-header .section-title,
        #journey .section-title,
        .stats-footprint .section-title,
        .stats-unique-section .section-title,
        #podcasts .section-title,
        #about .section-title,
        .footer-list-column h4, #gallery .section-title {
            color: #ffffff !important;
        }

        /* Remove underline accent for the small footer headers and small slide widgets */
        .footer-list-column h4::after,
        .journey-slide-title::after {
            display: none !important;
        }
        
        .journey-slide-title {
            padding-bottom: 0 !important;
            margin-bottom: 16px !important;
        }

        /* Global text safety: ensure any descriptive text inside light sections is perfectly dark and legible */
        #awards, #blog, #social-impact, #ecosystem {
            color: var(--text-dark) !important;
        }

        #blog p, #social-impact p, #ecosystem p {
            color: rgba(42, 46, 69, 0.9) !important; /* Extremely high contrast grey-black */
        }

        /* Red/Maroon underline accent for contact section */
        #contact .section-title::after {
            margin-left: 0 !important;
            margin-right: auto !important;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--maroon) 0%, var(--maroon-dark) 100%) !important;
        }

        /* Highly creative dynamic navbar logo resizing & shadow transition */
        .navbar-logo {
            height: 76px !important;
            width: auto !important;
            object-fit: contain !important;
            transition: height 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), filter 0.4s ease !important;
            filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 12px rgba(169, 29, 58, 0.35)) !important;
            display: block !important;
        }

        #navbar.scrolled .navbar-logo {
            height: 64px !important;
            filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(169, 29, 58, 0.15)) !important;
        }

        /* ============================================================
           RESPONSIVE NAVBAR FIXES
        ============================================================ */
        
        /* Navbar shell - better responsive behavior */
        .navbar-shell {
            display: flex !important;
            align-items: center !important;
            justify-content: space-between !important;
            max-width: 1760px !important;
            margin: 0 auto !important;
            padding: 0 16px !important;
        }

        /* Brand logo sizing */
        .brand-lockup img {
            height: 44px !important;
            width: auto !important;
        }

        @media (min-width: 1200px) {
            .brand-lockup img {
                height: 52px !important;
            }
            #navbar {
                padding: 8px 32px !important;
            }
        }

        /* Desktop nav - hide below 1200px */
        .header-desktop-nav {
            display: none !important;
        }
        @media (min-width: 1200px) {
            .header-desktop-nav {
                display: flex !important;
            }
        }

        /* Hamburger - show below 1200px only */
        #menu-toggle {
            display: flex !important;
        }
        @media (min-width: 1200px) {
            #menu-toggle {
                display: none !important;
            }
        }

        /* Nav links tighter on medium screens */
        @media (min-width: 1200px) and (max-width: 1400px) {
            .header-desktop-nav-inner {
                gap: 18px !important;
                font-size: 12px !important;
            }
            .desktop-contact-btn {
                padding: 9px 18px !important;
                font-size: 12px !important;
            }
        }

        /* Mobile menu full overlay on small screens */
        @media (max-width: 480px) {
            #mobile-menu {
                max-width: 100% !important;
                width: 100% !important;
                padding: 50px 32px 48px !important;
            }
        }

        /* Navbar padding on mobile */
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            #navbar {
                padding: 8px 16px !important;
            }
        }

        /* Mobile menu backdrop overlay */
        #mobile-backdrop {
            display: none;
            position: fixed;
            inset: 0;
            background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
            z-index: 999;
            backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
            transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
        }
        #mobile-backdrop.visible {
            display: block;
            animation: fadeInBackdrop 0.3s ease forwards;
        }
        @keyframes fadeInBackdrop {
            from { opacity: 0; }
            to { opacity: 1; }
        }

        /* Close X button inside mobile menu */
        #mobile-close-btn {
            position: absolute;
            top: 28px;
            right: 28px;
            width: 40px;
            height: 40px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
            color: #fff;
            font-size: 18px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }
        #mobile-close-btn:hover {
            background: var(--maroon);
            border-color: var(--maroon);
        }

        /* Logo on white navbar - remove black background box */
        .brand-lockup img {
            height: 48px !important;
            width: auto !important;
            object-fit: contain !important;
            mix-blend-mode: normal !important;
            display: block !important;
            background: transparent !important;
        }

        /* Footer logo - dark bg so no blend needed */
        footer .footer-brand-title-wrap img {
            height: 52px !important;
            width: auto !important;
            object-fit: contain !important;
            mix-blend-mode: normal !important;
            filter: brightness(1) !important;
        }

        /* Splash screen logo - dark bg, keep normal */
        .splash-logo-wrap img {
            mix-blend-mode: normal !important;
        }

        /* Transparent logo - proper display */
        .brand-lockup img {
            height: 52px !important;
            width: auto !important;
            object-fit: contain !important;
            display: block !important;
            background: transparent !important;
            mix-blend-mode: normal !important;
        }

        /* Brand lockup - clean logo + name */
        .brand-lockup {
            display: flex !important;
            align-items: center !important;
            gap: 12px !important;
            text-decoration: none !important;
        }
        .brand-lockup img {
            height: 48px !important;
            width: 48px !important;
            object-fit: contain !important;
            display: block !important;
            flex-shrink: 0 !important;
        }
        /* Hide brand text on very small screens */
        @media (max-width: 400px) {
            .brand-lockup div { display: none !important; }
        }

        /* Logo with black background - styled as premium badge */
        .brand-lockup img {
            height: 48px !important;
            width: 48px !important;
            object-fit: cover !important;
            display: block !important;
            flex-shrink: 0 !important;
            border-radius: 6px !important;
            border: 1px solid rgba(169,29,58,0.3) !important;
            mix-blend-mode: normal !important;
        }
/* ============================================================
   STICKY LOOKBOOK ABOUT SECTION
============================================================ */
.about-sticky-lookbook {
    background-color: #FDF9F1;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    position: relative;
    padding: 60px 0;
}

.lookbook-container {
    max-width: 1440px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 40px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .lookbook-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 100px;
        align-items: center;
    }
}

.lookbook-text-side {
    padding-bottom: 0;
}

.lookbook-eyebrow {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.3em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--maroon);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}
.lookbook-eyebrow::before {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 30px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--maroon);
}

.lookbook-title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    color: var(--slate);
}

.lookbook-desc {
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #000;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    max-width: 500px;
}

.lookbook-signature {
    margin-top: 50px;
    padding-top: 40px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
}

.lookbook-signature .sig-name {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 28px;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--slate);
}

.lookbook-signature .sig-title {
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    margin-top: 8px;
}

.lookbook-image-side {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 40px 0;
}

.lookbook-img-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 380px;
    height: 520px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Unique Luxury Offset Gold Frame */
.lookbook-img-wrapper::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -25px;
    right: -25px;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: 3px solid var(--gold);
    z-index: -1;
    transition: all 0.5s ease;
}

.lookbook-img-wrapper:hover::before {
    top: -35px;
    right: -35px;
    background-color: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.05);
}

.lookbook-img-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transition: transform 0.7s ease;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.lookbook-img-wrapper:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .lookbook-img-wrapper {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 320px;
        height: 420px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 1023px) {
    .lookbook-text-side {
        position: relative;
        top: 0;
    }
}



/* ============================================================
   SPLIT VERTICAL TIMELINE
============================================================ */
.split-timeline-section {
    background-color: var(--black);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 60px 0;
    position: relative;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(169,29,58,0.2);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.split-timeline-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
    display: block; /* Center layout */
}

/* Header Text - Centered above the timeline */
.split-timeline-left {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 80px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

.timeline-pill {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border: 1px solid var(--maroon);
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    color: var(--gold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.split-timeline-left h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.split-timeline-left p {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-size: 16px;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Right Side - The Actual Timeline Wrapper */
.split-timeline-right {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0;
}

/* The vertical spine - Centered */
.split-timeline-right::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 1px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

/* Individual Timeline Event (Clean look with images) */
.timeline-event-item {
    position: relative;
    width: 50%;
    margin-bottom: 80px;
    padding: 0 40px;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    overflow: visible;
}

.timeline-event-item:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Flex wrap for Image + Text */
.timeline-content-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 30px;
    position: relative;
}

.timeline-text {
    flex: 1;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.timeline-image-wrap {
    flex: 1;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.timeline-image-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 200px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.8s ease;
}

.timeline-event-item:hover .timeline-image-wrap img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* The dot on the spine */
.timeline-event-item::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    z-index: 2;
}

.timeline-event-item:hover::before {
    background-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.3);
}

/* Odd items (Left Side) - Text on right, Image on left */
.timeline-event-item:nth-child(odd) {
    left: 0;
    text-align: right;
}

.timeline-event-item:nth-child(odd) .timeline-content-wrap {
    flex-direction: row; /* Image then Text */
}

.timeline-event-item:nth-child(odd)::before {
    right: -6px;
    left: auto;
}

.timeline-event-item:nth-child(odd) .timeline-event-year.watermark {
    right: 40px;
    left: auto;
}

/* Even items (Right Side) - Text on left, Image on right */
.timeline-event-item:nth-child(even) {
    left: 50%;
    text-align: left;
    margin-top: -40px;
}

.timeline-event-item:nth-child(even) .timeline-content-wrap {
    flex-direction: row-reverse; /* Text then Image */
}

.timeline-event-item:nth-child(even)::before {
    left: -6px;
}

.timeline-event-item:nth-child(even) .timeline-event-year.watermark {
    left: 40px;
    right: auto;
}

/* Floating Animations */
@keyframes timelineFloat {
    0% { transform: translateY(0px); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-10px); }
    100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
}

.floating-anim-item {
    animation: timelineFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Stagger animations for consecutive items */
.floating-anim-item:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0s; }
.floating-anim-item:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 1.5s; }
.floating-anim-item:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 3s; }
.floating-anim-item:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 4.5s; }
.floating-anim-item:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 6s; }

/* Watermark Year (Huge & Faded) */
.timeline-event-year.watermark {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    z-index: 0;
}

.timeline-event-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Small year above title */
.timeline-event-item .timeline-event-year {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-weight: 600;
}
.timeline-event-item .timeline-event-year.watermark {
    display: block;
}

.timeline-event-desc {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Responsive Mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .split-timeline-right::before {
        left: 20px;
    }
    .timeline-event-item {
        width: 100%;
        left: 0 !important;
        text-align: left !important;
        padding-left: 50px !important;
        padding-right: 20px !important;
        margin-top: 0 !important;
        margin-bottom: 50px;
    }
    .timeline-content-wrap {
        flex-direction: column-reverse !important;
    }
    .timeline-image-wrap {
        width: 100%;
    }
    .timeline-event-item::before {
        left: 14px !important;
        right: auto !important;
        top: 20px !important;
    }
    .timeline-event-item .timeline-event-year.watermark {
        left: 50px !important;
        top: 0;
        transform: none;
    }
}
/* ============================================================
   AWARDS HOVER-REVEAL SECTION
============================================================ */
.awards-list-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
    position: relative;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.award-list-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 40px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-soft);
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.award-list-item:hover {
    padding-left: 20px;
    padding-right: 20px;
    background-color: #ffffff;
}

.award-list-title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 3rem);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin: 0;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.award-list-item:hover .award-list-title {
    color: var(--maroon);
}

.award-list-line {
    flex-grow: 1;
    height: 1px;
    background-color: var(--border-soft);
    margin: 0 30px;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.award-list-item:hover .award-list-line {
    background-color: var(--maroon);
}

.award-list-arrow {
    font-size: 24px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.award-list-item:hover .award-list-arrow {
    color: var(--maroon);
    transform: translateX(10px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* Floating Image attached to cursor */
.floating-image {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 300px;
    height: 400px;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    border-radius: 4px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 999;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.8) translate(-50%, -50%);
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}

.floating-image.active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1) translate(-50%, -50%);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .floating-image { display: none !important; }
    .award-list-item:hover { padding: 40px 0; }
    .award-list-title { white-space: normal; font-size: 1.5rem; }
}

/* ============================================================
   STATS UNIQUE GRID SECTION (BRAND COLORS)
============================================================ */
.stats-unique-section { background-color: var(--black);
    padding: 50px 0;
    position: relative;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(169,29,58,0.2);
}

.stats-glass-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(1, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 60px auto 0;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

@media (min-width: 600px) {
    .stats-glass-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .stats-glass-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    }
}

.stat-glass-card {
    background: rgba(169, 29, 58, 0.03); /* Subtle maroon tint */
    border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.1); /* Subtle gold border */
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 40px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
}

.stat-glass-card.in-view {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
    transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s ease;
}

/* Staggered animation delays */
.stat-glass-card:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.stat-glass-card:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.stat-glass-card:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.5s; }
.stat-glass-card:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.7s; }

.stat-glass-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px) !important;
    border-color: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.5); /* Gold hover */
}

/* Massive Golden Numbers */
.stat-glass-number {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c5a059 0%, #f4e3c5 50%, #c5a059 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    filter: drop-shadow(0px 4px 10px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.2));
}

.stat-glass-label { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    line-height: 1.5;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* ============================================================
   AWARDS UNIQUE LUXURY GRID
============================================================ */
.awards-grid-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 40px auto 0;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .awards-grid-container {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 40px;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .awards-grid-container {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
}

.award-lux-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.award-lux-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(169,29,58,0.1);
}

.award-lux-image-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4/3;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    background: var(--slate);
}

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

.award-lux-card:hover .award-lux-image-wrap img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.award-lux-content {
    padding: 30px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.award-lux-year {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--maroon);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.award-lux-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.3;
    color: var(--slate);
    margin-bottom: auto; /* Pushes any footer/link down if needed */
}

/* ============================================================
   CINEMATIC ACCORDION GALLERY
============================================================ */
.accordion-gallery-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 40px auto;
    height: 600px; /* fixed height for desktop */
    gap: 10px;
}

.accordion-panel {
    position: relative;
    flex: 1; /* evenly divide height on mobile */
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 12px;
    transition: flex 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.accordion-panel img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: filter 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    filter: grayscale(40%) brightness(0.8);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.accordion-caption {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 20px;
    left: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    color: white;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.8), transparent);
    padding: 30px 20px 10px 20px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.accordion-caption h4 {
    margin: 0;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Hover Effects Desktop */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .accordion-gallery-wrapper {
        flex-direction: row; /* Horizontal on desktop */
        gap: 15px;
    }
    
    .accordion-panel {
        flex: 1; /* equal width initially */
    }

    .accordion-panel:hover {
        flex: 4; /* Expand greatly on hover */
    }

    .accordion-panel:hover img {
        filter: grayscale(0%) brightness(1);
        transform: scale(1);
    }

    .accordion-panel:hover .accordion-caption {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
        transition-delay: 0.2s; /* wait for panel to expand a bit */
    }
}

/* Fallback for touch devices (Mobile) - Just show nice cards, no hover required */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .accordion-gallery-wrapper {
        height: auto;
    }
    
    .accordion-panel {
        height: 200px;
        flex: none;
    }
    
    .accordion-panel img {
        filter: grayscale(0%) brightness(0.9);
        transform: scale(1);
    }
    
    .accordion-caption {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
        background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.8) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%);
        bottom: 0;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        border-radius: 0;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   PREMIUM STREAMING PODCAST HUB
============================================================ */
.streaming-hub-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .streaming-hub-container {
        flex-direction: row;
        gap: 40px;
    }
}

.stream-featured-col {
    flex: 1;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .stream-featured-col {
        flex: 0 0 65%;
    }
}

.stream-playlist-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 24px;
    flex: 1;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .stream-playlist-col {
        flex: 0 0 calc(35% - 40px);
    }
}

.custom-video-card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #000;
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    cursor: pointer;
}

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

.video-poster-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.8s ease;
}

.custom-video-card:hover .video-poster-overlay {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.video-poster-overlay::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
    transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.custom-video-card:hover .video-poster-overlay::after {
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.glass-play-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 3;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), background 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.stream-playlist-col .glass-play-btn {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
}

.glass-play-btn i {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 24px;
    margin-left: 6px; /* center optical balance */
}

.stream-playlist-col .glass-play-btn i {
    font-size: 16px;
    margin-left: 4px;
}

.custom-video-card:hover .glass-play-btn {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(169,29,58,0.5); /* Brand glow */
}

.custom-video-card.is-playing .video-poster-overlay,
.custom-video-card.is-playing .glass-play-btn {
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Video Meta text below */
.stream-meta {
    margin-top: 16px;
}

.stream-meta-featured .stream-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(169,29,58,0.2);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 99px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(169,29,58,0.5);
}

.stream-meta-featured h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.stream-meta-featured p {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
    font-size: 15px;
}

.stream-meta-playlist h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.stream-meta-playlist p {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    font-size: 13px;
}

/* ============================================================
   EDITORIAL MAGAZINE BLOG HUB
============================================================ */
.editorial-blog-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .editorial-blog-container {
        flex-direction: row;
        gap: 40px;
    }
}

.editorial-featured {
    flex: 1;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .editorial-featured {
        flex: 0 0 55%;
    }
}

.editorial-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 30px;
    flex: 1;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .editorial-list {
        flex: 0 0 calc(45% - 40px);
    }
}

.editorial-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    group: hover;
}

.editorial-image-wrap {
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    background: #f4f4f4;
}

.editorial-featured .editorial-image-wrap {
    aspect-ratio: 4/5;
}

.editorial-list-item .editorial-image-wrap {
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
}

.editorial-image-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.editorial-card:hover .editorial-image-wrap img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.editorial-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: var(--maroon);
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.editorial-meta span.dot {
    width: 4px;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--maroon);
    border-radius: 50%;
    opacity: 0.5;
}

.editorial-meta span.date {
    color: var(--slate-light);
}

.editorial-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    color: var(--black);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.editorial-featured h3 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
}

.editorial-list-item h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.editorial-card:hover h3 {
    color: var(--maroon);
}

.editorial-excerpt {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--slate-light);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.editorial-read-more {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--black);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.editorial-read-more i {
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    color: var(--maroon);
}

.editorial-card:hover .editorial-read-more {
    color: var(--maroon);
}

.editorial-card:hover .editorial-read-more i {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* ============================================================
   DYNAMIC SPLIT SCREEN SOCIAL WELFARE
============================================================ */
.welfare-split-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 40px;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .welfare-split-container {
        flex-direction: row;
        align-items: stretch;
        min-height: 600px;
        gap: 60px;
    }
}

.welfare-image-col {
    flex: 1;
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 400px;
    background: var(--slate);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .welfare-image-col {
        position: sticky;
        top: 100px; /* if they scroll, the image stays pinned */
        height: 600px;
    }
}

.welfare-img-layer {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), transform 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.welfare-img-layer.is-active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
    z-index: 2;
}

.welfare-list-col {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.welfare-item {
    padding: 30px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: padding-left 0.4s ease;
    position: relative;
}

.welfare-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.welfare-item::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--maroon);
    transition: width 0.4s ease;
}

.welfare-item:hover {
    padding-left: 30px;
}

.welfare-item:hover::before {
    width: 20px;
}

.welfare-year {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--slate-light);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    display: block;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.welfare-item:hover .welfare-year {
    color: var(--maroon);
}

.welfare-item h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: var(--slate);
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.welfare-item:hover h3 {
    color: var(--black);
}

.welfare-desc {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--slate-light);
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: max-height 0.5s ease, opacity 0.5s ease;
}

/* On mobile, descriptions are always visible */
@media (max-width: 1023px) {
    .welfare-desc {
        max-height: 200px;
        opacity: 1;
    }
    .welfare-item:hover {
        padding-left: 0;
    }
    .welfare-item::before {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* On desktop, descriptions reveal on hover */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .welfare-item:hover .welfare-desc {
        max-height: 150px;
        opacity: 1;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   ARCHED FASHION GALLERY BLOG
============================================================ */
#blog.dark-section {
    background-color: var(--black);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 40px 0;
}

#blog.dark-section .section-title {
    color: #ffffff;
}

#blog.dark-section .section-eyebrow {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
}

#blog.dark-section .awards-view-all {
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
}

.arched-blog-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 40px;
    margin-top: 60px;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .arched-blog-container {
        flex-direction: row;
        gap: 30px;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }
}

.arched-blog-item {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-decoration: none !important;
}

/* Staggered positioning on desktop */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .arched-blog-item:nth-child(2) {
        margin-top: 80px;
    }
}

.arched-image-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 2/3; /* Tall portrait */
    border-radius: 999px 999px 0 0; /* The Arch shape */
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    background: var(--slate);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

.arched-image-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), filter 0.8s ease;
    filter: grayscale(20%);
}

.arched-blog-item:hover .arched-image-wrap img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
    filter: grayscale(0%);
}

.arched-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.8), transparent);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 30px;
}

.arched-blog-item:hover .arched-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
}

.arched-read-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--black);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 13px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border-radius: 99px;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.arched-blog-item:hover .arched-read-btn {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.arched-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--gold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.arched-meta span.dot {
    width: 4px;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--gold);
    border-radius: 50%;
    opacity: 0.5;
}

.arched-meta span.date {
    color: var(--slate-light);
}

.arched-blog-item h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    color: var(--black);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.4;
    text-align: center;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.arched-blog-item:hover h3 {
    color: var(--gold);
}


/* ============================================================
   MINIMALIST LUXURY CONTACT FORM (WHITE BACKGROUND)
============================================================ */
#contact {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    padding: 60px 0;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    position: relative;
}

.luxury-form-panel {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 0;
}

.luxury-form-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--black);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.luxury-input-group {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.luxury-input-element {
    width: 100%;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    padding: 10px 0;
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--black);
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.luxury-input-element:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-bottom-color: var(--maroon);
}

.luxury-input-label {
    position: absolute;
    top: 10px;
    left: 0;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 11px;
}

.luxury-input-element:focus ~ .luxury-input-label,
.luxury-input-element:not(:placeholder-shown) ~ .luxury-input-label {
    top: -20px;
    font-size: 10px;
    color: var(--maroon);
}

.luxury-submit-btn {
    background: var(--maroon);
    color: #ffffff;
    border: none;
    padding: 16px 40px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
    display: inline-block;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.luxury-submit-btn:hover {
    background: var(--maroon-dark);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.contact-card-label { font-size: 12px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.5px; color: #000;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.contact-card-value { font-size: 16px; color: #000; font-weight: 500;
}

.contact-left-side .clscontactsec {color: #000 !important;}











/* ============================================================
   CREATIVE PODCAST GALLERY
============================================================ */
.podcast-creative-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 60px 0;
    background-color: var(--black);
    overflow: hidden;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(169, 29, 58, 0.2);
}

.podcast-bg-glow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 30%;
    width: 80vw;
    height: 80vw;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(169, 29, 58, 0.15) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 70%);
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.podcast-creative-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    text-align: left;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .podcast-creative-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr;
        gap: 60px;
    }
}

.podcast-featured-card {
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.podcast-featured-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.podcast-thumbnail {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.podcast-thumbnail img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.7s ease;
    filter: brightness(0.8) contrast(1.2);
}
.podcast-featured-card:hover .podcast-thumbnail img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.podcast-play-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.creative-play-btn {
    position: relative;
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 28px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 2;
}
.creative-play-btn i {
    margin-left: 6px;
}
.creative-play-btn:hover {
    background: var(--maroon);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: var(--maroon);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.pulse-ring {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid var(--maroon);
    animation: podcast-pulse 2s infinite;
    z-index: -1;
}
@keyframes podcast-pulse {
    0% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1); opacity: 1; }
    100% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.5); opacity: 0; }
}

.podcast-meta-glass {
    padding: 30px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(20,20,20,0.8) 0%, rgba(10,10,10,0.95) 100%);
    flex-grow: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.ep-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    background-color: rgba(169, 29, 58, 0.2);
    color: var(--maroon);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    align-self: flex-start;
}
.podcast-meta-glass h3 {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    line-height: 1.3;
}
.podcast-meta-glass p {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}
.podcast-footer {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    padding-top: 20px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.podcast-footer i {
    margin-right: 6px;
    color: var(--maroon);
}

.podcast-side-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.podcast-list-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 15px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.podcast-list-item:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-color: rgba(169, 29, 58, 0.3);
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

.podcast-list-thumb {
    width: 120px;
    height: 100px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.podcast-list-thumb img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.small-play-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 14px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    transition: background 0.3s ease;
}
.small-play-btn i {
    margin-left: 3px;
}
.podcast-list-item:hover .small-play-btn {
    background: var(--maroon);
}

.podcast-list-info {
    flex-grow: 1;
}
.ep-badge-small {
    color: var(--maroon);
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.podcast-list-info h4 {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
}
.podcast-list-info .duration {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* --- CREATIVE PODCAST REDESIGN --- */
.podcast-creative-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cream) 0%, #ffffff 100%) !important;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(169, 29, 58, 0.1) !important;
}
.podcast-bg-glow {
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(169, 29, 58, 0.06) 0%, rgba(224, 62, 92, 0.02) 40%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 70%) !important;
    width: 100vw !important;
    height: 100vw !important;
}
#podcasts .section-eyebrow {
    color: var(--maroon) !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    letter-spacing: 2px !important;
}
#podcasts .section-title {
    color: var(--text-dark) !important;
}
#podcasts .section-title::after {
    margin-left: 0 !important;
    margin-right: auto !important;
}
.podcast-featured-card {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(169, 29, 58, 0.08) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(169, 29, 58, 0.05) !important;
}
.podcast-meta-glass {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.7) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.95) 100%) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) !important;
}
.podcast-meta-glass h3 {
    color: var(--text-dark) !important;
}
.podcast-meta-glass p {
    color: var(--text-muted) !important;
}
.podcast-footer {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05) !important;
    color: var(--text-muted) !important;
}
.podcast-list-item {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(169, 29, 58, 0.08) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(169, 29, 58, 0.03) !important;
}
.podcast-list-item:hover {
    background: var(--cream) !important;
    border-color: rgba(169, 29, 58, 0.2) !important;
    transform: translateX(8px) scale(1.02) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(169, 29, 58, 0.08) !important;
}
.podcast-list-info h4 {
    color: var(--text-dark) !important;
}
.podcast-list-info .duration {
    color: var(--text-muted) !important;
}
.ep-badge-small {
    color: var(--maroon) !important;
}
.small-play-btn {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.85) !important;
    color: var(--maroon) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1) !important;
}
.podcast-list-item:hover .small-play-btn {
    background: var(--maroon) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}
.creative-play-btn {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.85) !important;
    color: var(--maroon) !important;
    border: none !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.15) !important;
}
.creative-play-btn:hover {
    background: var(--maroon) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    transform: scale(1.15) !important;
}
.pulse-ring {
    border: 2px solid rgba(169, 29, 58, 0.4) !important;
}

/* --- NEW CINEMATIC PODCAST GALLERY --- */
.podcast-cinematic-section {
    padding: 50px 0;
    background-color: #fafbfc;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.podcast-hero-banner {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 21/9;
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .podcast-hero-banner {
        aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    }
}

.hero-bg-img {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    z-index: 1;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.podcast-hero-banner:hover .hero-bg-img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(10,10,10,0.9) 0%, rgba(10,10,10,0.4) 50%, rgba(10,10,10,0.1) 100%);
    z-index: 2;
}

.hero-play-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%; left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 90px; height: 90px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 30px;
    z-index: 10;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.hero-play-btn i {
    margin-left: 5px;
}

.hero-play-btn:hover {
    background: var(--maroon);
    border-color: var(--maroon);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1);
}

.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    padding: 40px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 800px;
}

.hero-content .ep-badge {
    background: var(--maroon);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.hero-title {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 36px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.hero-desc {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
    font-size: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.hero-meta {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    display: flex; gap: 20px;
}

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

/* Row of episodes */
.podcast-episodes-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(1, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
}

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

.podcast-episode-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.podcast-episode-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(169,29,58,0.1);
}

.episode-thumb {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    overflow: hidden;
}

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

.podcast-episode-card:hover .episode-thumb img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.episode-play-hover {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
    background: rgba(169, 29, 58, 0.4);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.episode-play-hover i {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 40px;
    transform: scale(0.8);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.podcast-episode-card:hover .episode-play-hover {
    opacity: 1;
}

.podcast-episode-card:hover .episode-play-hover i {
    transform: scale(1);
}

.episode-info {
    padding: 25px;
}

.episode-info .ep-badge-small {
    color: var(--maroon);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.episode-info h4 {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    line-height: 1.4;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
}

.episode-meta {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* ============================================================
   GLOBAL VIDEO MODAL
============================================================ */
.video-modal {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 9999;
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
.video-modal.active {
    display: flex;
}
.video-modal-backdrop {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
}
.video-modal-content {
    position: relative;
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 900px;
    z-index: 1;
    background: #000;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.video-modal-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: -40px;
    right: 0;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 24px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}
.video-modal-close:hover {
    color: var(--maroon);
}
.video-container {
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 56.25%; /* 16:9 Aspect Ratio */
    height: 0;
}
.video-container iframe {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .video-modal-close {
        top: 10px;
        right: 10px;
        z-index: 10;
        background: rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
        border-radius: 50%;
        width: 30px;
        height: 30px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        font-size: 16px;
    }
}


/* ============================================================
   CREATIVE LUXURY FOOTER
============================================================ */
.creative-footer {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #111111 0%, #1a0a0d 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 50px 0 0 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.footer-watermark {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 15vw;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    white-space: nowrap;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    user-select: none;
}

.footer-content-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.creative-footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1.5fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    padding-bottom: 80px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.footer-brand-title-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.footer-logo-img {
    height: 64px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.footer-brand-name {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.footer-brand-role {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--maroon);
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.footer-brand-desc {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-size: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    max-width: 90%;
}

.creative-social-group {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
}

.creative-social-group a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 16px;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
}

.creative-social-group a:hover {
    background: var(--maroon);
    border-color: var(--maroon);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(169, 29, 58, 0.3);
}

.creative-footer-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 24px;
    font-style: italic;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.creative-footer-heading::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -8px;
    left: 0;
    width: 30px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--maroon);
}

.creative-footer-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.creative-footer-links a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 15px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 0;
}

.creative-footer-links a:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    padding-left: 10px;
}

.creative-footer-links a::before {
    content: '\f105';
    font-family: 'Font Awesome 6 Free';
    font-weight: 900;
    position: absolute;
    left: -15px;
    opacity: 0;
    color: var(--maroon);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.creative-footer-links a:hover::before {
    left: -5px;
    opacity: 1;
}

.newsletter-desc {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.creative-newsletter-form {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    padding-bottom: 8px;
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.creative-newsletter-form:focus-within {
    border-color: var(--maroon);
}

.creative-newsletter-form input {
    flex: 1;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 15px;
    padding: 8px 0;
    outline: none;
}

.creative-newsletter-form input::placeholder {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.creative-newsletter-form button {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: var(--maroon);
    font-size: 18px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.creative-newsletter-form button:hover {
    transform: translateX(4px);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.creative-contact-block {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 24px;
}

.contact-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
}

.contact-label {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--maroon);
}

.contact-val {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.creative-footer-bottom {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 30px 0;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.footer-bottom-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
}

.footer-bottom-links a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-bottom-links a:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* RESPONSIVE DESIGN */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .creative-footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .creative-footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 50px;
    }
    
    .footer-watermark {
        font-size: 25vw;
        top: 20%;
    }
    
    .creative-footer-bottom {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 16px;
        text-align: center;
    }
}


/* ============================================================
   BRAND MARQUEE SLIDER
============================================================ */
.brand-marquee-wrapper {
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 20px 0 60px 0;
}

.brand-marquee-track {
    display: flex;
    width: max-content;
    animation: marquee-scroll 30s linear infinite;
    gap: 48px;
    padding-left: 48px;
}

.brand-marquee-wrapper:hover .brand-marquee-track {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes marquee-scroll {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translateX(calc(-50% - 24px)); /* Move by exactly half the track length minus gap half */
    }
}

.brand-marquee-item {
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ecosystem-grid-circle {
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 2px solid rgba(169, 29, 58, 0.1);
    background-color: #ffffff;
    padding: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.ecosystem-grid-circle img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.ecosystem-grid-circle:hover {
    border-color: var(--maroon);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(169, 29, 58, 0.15);
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.05);
}

.ecosystem-grid-circle:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.15);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .brand-marquee-track {
        gap: 24px;
        padding-left: 24px;
        animation-duration: 20s;
    }
    
    .ecosystem-grid-circle {
        width: 120px;
        height: 120px;
    }
}


/* ============================================================
   REFACTORED INLINE CLASSES
============================================================ */
.brand-lockup-inline { padding: 4px 0; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; text-decoration: none; }
.brand-logo-img { height: 52px; width: 52px; object-fit: contain; display: block; flex-shrink: 0; }
.brand-text-wrap { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.15; }
.brand-title-text { font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #1a1a1a; }
.brand-subtitle-text { font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif; font-size: 9px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #A91D3A; }


/* Front Page Refactored Inline Classes */
.hero-subtitle-small { font-style: italic; font-weight: 400; font-size: 0.6em; opacity: 0.9; }
.social-welfare-bg { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0E0E0E 0%, #1a0509 50%, #0E0E0E 100%); padding: 40px 0 !important; text-align: center; border-top: 2px solid rgba(169,29,58,0.2); border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(169,29,58,0.2); }
.container-narrow-900 { max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }
.social-video-eyebrow { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; color: rgba(169,29,58,0.8); letter-spacing: 0.3em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.social-video-title { font-size: clamp(1.8rem,4vw,2.8rem); font-weight: 800; color: #ffffff; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.text-maroon-italic { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-style: italic; color: #A91D3A; }
.social-video-desc { font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.75; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto; }
.flex-align-center { align-items: center; }
.mb-30-center { margin-bottom: 30px; text-align: center; }
.impact-eyebrow { margin: 0 auto 15px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); letter-spacing: 3px; }
.impact-title { color: #ffffff; font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.mb-20 { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.text-center-inline { text-align: center; }
.mt-20 { margin-top: 20px; }
.text-center-mb-60 { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 60px; }
.text-slate-light { color: var(--slate-light); }
.contact-icon-bg-transparent { background: transparent; border: none; color: var(--maroon); }
.icon-size-24 { font-size: 24px; }
.contact-grid-inline { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr)); gap: 30px; }
.mb-50 { margin-bottom: 50px; }
.resize-none { resize: none; }
.ml-8 { margin-left: 8px; }



/* ============================================================
   MODERN SLIDER BLOG (Light Theme / Corrected Fonts)
============================================================ */
.modern-blog-section {
    background-color: #fdfdfd; 
    padding: 70px 0;
    color: var(--black);
    overflow: hidden; /* Prevent horizontal scrollbar on body */
}

/* Animations */
.fade-up-element {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(40px);
    transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s ease;
}

.fade-up-element.animated {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Split Header */
.modern-header-split {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .modern-header-split {
        flex-direction: row;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: space-between;
    }
}

.header-left {
    flex: 1;
}

.header-left .section-eyebrow {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    color: var(--gold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.header-left .section-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
    color: var(--black);
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.header-left .text-maroon.italic {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--maroon);
}

.header-right {
    flex: 1;
    max-width: 500px;
    margin-left: auto;
}

.header-right p {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #555555;
    margin: 0 0 25px 0;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .header-right {
        margin-left: 0;
        max-width: 100%;
    }
}

/* Slider Nav Arrows */
/* ============================================================
   UPDATED HEADER RIGHT & ARROWS (Premium Design)
============================================================ */
.header-right {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
}

.header-right-content {
    max-width: 450px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 30px;
}

.header-right-content p {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #555555;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.blog-slider-nav {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    align-items: center;
}

.slider-arrow {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
    color: var(--black);
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
    outline: none;
    padding: 0;
}

.slider-arrow svg {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.slider-arrow:hover {
    background: var(--gold);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    color: var(--black);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.2);
}

#blogPrev:hover svg {
    transform: translateX(-3px);
}

#blogNext:hover svg {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .header-right {
        justify-content: flex-start;
    }
    .header-right-content {
        max-width: 100%;
        gap: 25px;
    }
}
/* Slider Container */
.modern-blog-slider-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    /* This allows the slider to bleed out to the right edge of the screen */
    margin-right: calc(-50vw + 50%);
    padding-right: calc(50vw - 50%);
}

.modern-blog-slider {
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    padding-bottom: 40px; /* Space for shadow */
    /* Hide scrollbar */
    scrollbar-width: none; 
    -ms-overflow-style: none;
}

.modern-blog-slider::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
}

/* Card Styling inside Slider */
.slide-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc(100% - 30px);
    scroll-snap-align: start;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #eaeaea;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 40px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .slide-card {
        flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 15px);
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .slide-card {
        flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 20px);
        max-width: 400px;
    }
}

.slide-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.4); 
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.modern-card-top {
    position: relative;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.modern-card-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 240px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.modern-card-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

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

.modern-card-icon {
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--maroon);
    color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 16px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    transform: rotate(-45deg); 
    position: absolute;
    top: -15px;
    right: -10px;
    z-index: 5;
    border: 4px solid #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.slide-card:hover .modern-card-icon {
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--maroon);
    color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 16px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    transform: rotate(-45deg); 
    position: absolute;
    top: -15px;
    right: -10px;
    z-index: 5;
    border: 4px solid #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.modern-card-bottom {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.modern-card-bottom h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: var(--black);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.3;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.slide-card:hover .modern-card-bottom h3 {
    color: var(--maroon);
}

.modern-card-bottom p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #666666;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
}





/* ============================================================
   PATCHWORK GALLERY (Moments of Leadership)
============================================================ */
.patchwork-gallery-section {
    background-color: var(--black);
    padding: 70px 0 0 0; /* No bottom padding so grid touches next section or is flush */
    color: #ffffff;
}

.patchwork-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 80px;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.patchwork-header .section-eyebrow {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    color: var(--maroon);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.patchwork-header .section-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.patchwork-header .text-maroon.italic {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--maroon);
}

/* Patchwork Grid */
.patchwork-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    /* No gaps! */
    gap: 0;
    width: 100%;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .patchwork-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .patchwork-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    }
}

.patchwork-cell {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    min-height: 350px;
}

.patchwork-cell.span-2 {
    grid-column: span 1;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .patchwork-cell.span-2 {
        grid-column: span 2;
    }
}

/* Image Cells */
.patchwork-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

/* Text Cells */
.patchwork-text {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 40px;
}

.patchwork-text h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.patchwork-text p {
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    max-width: 80%;
}

.patchwork-social {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.patchwork-social::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -20px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 40px;
    height: 1px;
    background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.patchwork-social i {
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.patchwork-social:hover i {
    color: var(--maroon);
}

/* Themes */
.theme-white {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    color: var(--black);
}

.theme-white p {
    color: #666666;
}

.theme-light {
    background-color: #d8f2ef; /* Soft teal from screenshot */
    color: var(--black);
}

.theme-light p {
    color: #555555;
}

.theme-light .patchwork-social::before {
    background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

/* Themes - Website Dark Luxury Colors */
.theme-white {
    background-color: #111111; /* Dark grey instead of white */
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.theme-white h3 {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    text-transform: none;
}

.theme-white p {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
}

.theme-white .patchwork-social::before {
    background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.theme-white .patchwork-social i {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}
.theme-white .patchwork-social:hover i {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.theme-light {
    background-color: var(--maroon); /* Maroon instead of Teal */
    color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--maroon);
}

.theme-light h3 {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    text-transform: none;
}

.theme-light p {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
}

.theme-light .patchwork-social::before {
    background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
}
.theme-light .patchwork-social i {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
}
.theme-light .patchwork-social:hover i {
    color: var(--gold);
}

/* OVERRIDE PATCHWORK FONTS */
.patchwork-text {
    padding: 60px 40px; /* More padding for breathing room */
}

.patchwork-text h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 2.2rem !important; /* Make it BIG */
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 25px !important;
    font-style: normal !important; /* Remove italic to make it solid */
    display: block !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
}

.patchwork-text p {
    font-size: 17px !important; /* Proper legible size */
    line-height: 1.8 !important;
    margin-bottom: 35px !important;
    max-width: 85% !important;
    font-weight: 400;
}

/* Theme specifics */
.theme-white h3 {
    color: var(--gold) !important;
}
.theme-white p {
    color: #cccccc !important; /* Lighten it so it shows on dark grey */
}

.theme-light h3 {
    color: var(--gold) !important;
}
.theme-light p {
    color: #ffffff !important; /* Pure white on Maroon */
}

/* ELEGANT FONTS FIX FOR PATCHWORK */
.patchwork-text {
    padding: 50px 40px !important;
}

.patchwork-text h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif) !important;
    font-size: 1.8rem !important; /* Elegant size */
    font-weight: 400 !important; /* Less bulky */
    letter-spacing: 0.5px !important;
    text-transform: capitalize !important; /* Title case, not uppercase */
    margin-bottom: 20px !important;
    font-style: italic !important; /* Luxury editorial feel */
    display: block !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
}

.patchwork-text p {
    font-family: var(--font-sans) !important;
    font-size: 15px !important; /* Proper reading size */
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
    margin-bottom: 25px !important;
    max-width: 90% !important;
    font-weight: 300 !important;
}

/* Explicit Hex Colors to prevent theme var issues */
.theme-white h3 {
    color: #d4a341 !important; /* Elegant Gold */
}
.theme-white p {
    color: #a0a0a0 !important; /* Soft grey for dark bg */
}

.theme-light h3 {
    color: #ffffff !important; /* White title on Maroon looks very premium */
}
.theme-light p {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75) !important; /* Soft white */
}

/* STUNNING PARALLAX HEADER BACKGROUND */
.patchwork-gallery-section {
    padding-top: 0 !important; /* Remove top padding so header can take full width/height */
}

.patchwork-header {
    /* Beautiful dark luxury texture image with a heavy gradient overlay so text remains readable */
    background-image: 
        linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.75), rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.98)), 
        url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1600185365483-26d7a4cc7519?w=1920&q=80');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-attachment: fixed; /* Parallax effect */
    padding: 40px 20px 120px 20px !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05); /* Subtle separator before the grid */
}

/* Ensure text stays perfectly crisp */
.patchwork-header .section-eyebrow {
    color: var(--gold) !important; /* Gold looks better on the photo background */
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

.patchwork-header .section-title {
    text-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.8);
}

/* FIX BOTTOM GAP & HEADER PLAIN BACKGROUND */
.patchwork-gallery-section {
    padding-bottom: 0 !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.patchwork-header {
    background-image: none !important;
    background-color: #111111 !important; /* Elegant plain dark charcoal */
    padding: 50px 20px 80px 20px !important;
}

.patchwork-header .section-eyebrow,
.patchwork-header .section-title {
    text-shadow: none !important;
}

/* Ensure no gap below the grid */
.patchwork-grid {
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    padding-bottom: 0 !important;
}

/* PATCHWORK DIRECTIONAL ARROWS */
.patchwork-text {
    position: relative;
}

/* Left Pointing Arrow */
.arrow-left::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: -14px; /* Move outside to the left */
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    border-top: 14px solid transparent;
    border-bottom: 14px solid transparent;
    border-right: 14px solid transparent; 
    z-index: 10;
}
/* Match arrow color to box background */
.theme-white.arrow-left::before { border-right-color: #111111; }
.theme-light.arrow-left::before { border-right-color: var(--maroon); }

/* Right Pointing Arrow */
.arrow-right::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    right: -14px; /* Move outside to the right */
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    border-top: 14px solid transparent;
    border-bottom: 14px solid transparent;
    border-left: 14px solid transparent; 
    z-index: 10;
}
/* Match arrow color to box background */
.theme-white.arrow-right::before { border-left-color: #111111; }
.theme-light.arrow-right::before { border-left-color: var(--maroon); }

/* Hide arrows on mobile because layout stacks vertically */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .arrow-left::before, .arrow-right::before {
        display: none !important;
    }
}

/* REPLICATE EXACT TYPOGRAPHY FROM SCREENSHOT */
.patchwork-text h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-display) !important;
    font-size: 1.15rem !important; /* Not too massive, just right */
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    letter-spacing: 2px !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    font-style: normal !important;
    margin-bottom: 18px !important;
    line-height: 1.4 !important;
}

.patchwork-text p {
    font-family: var(--font-sans) !important;
    font-size: 14px !important; /* Exact legible size from screenshot */
    line-height: 1.75 !important;
    font-weight: 400 !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important; /* Remove bottom margin to control it via social container */
    max-width: 100% !important;
}

/* Re-style the separator line and icon to match exactly */
.patchwork-social {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: auto !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    margin-top: 30px !important; /* Distance from paragraph */
}

.patchwork-social::before {
    content: '' !important;
    position: relative !important;
    top: 0 !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    width: 40px !important;
    height: 1px !important;
    margin-bottom: 20px !important; /* Distance between line and icon */
}

/* Adjust colors for the dark/maroon themes */
.theme-white .patchwork-social::before {
    background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2) !important;
}
.theme-light .patchwork-social::before {
    background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3) !important;
}

/* PROPER LUXURY HEADER BACKGROUND */
.patchwork-header {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #000000 0%, #121212 100%) !important;
    padding: 40px 20px 60px 20px !important; /* Slightly tighter so it doesn't look too empty */
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05); /* Adds a sharp, elegant line separating it from the grid */
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.4); /* Gives depth over the grid */
}

/* Ensure the title pops perfectly */
.patchwork-header .section-title {
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.8) !important;
}

/* ATTRACTIVE LUXURY BACKGROUND FOR HEADER */
.patchwork-header {
    /* Gorgeous abstract dark silk/liquid waves background */
    background-image: 
        linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), rgba(15, 10, 15, 0.95)), 
        url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1618005182384-a83a8bd57fbe?w=1920&q=80') !important;
    background-size: cover !important;
    background-position: center !important;
    background-attachment: fixed !important; /* Premium Parallax scroll */
    padding: 60px 20px 80px 20px !important;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--maroon); /* Elegant maroon bottom line */
}

/* Add a very subtle glow to the title so it pops on the attractive background */
.patchwork-header .section-title {
    text-shadow: 0 5px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.9), 0 0 10px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.2) !important;
}

/* ============================================================
   PODCAST GRID GALLERY (Premium Dark Adaptation)
============================================================ */
.podcast-grid-section {
    background-color: var(--black);
    padding: 60px 0;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.podcast-grid-section .section-eyebrow {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    color: var(--maroon);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.podcast-grid-section .section-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.podcast-grid-section .text-maroon.italic {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--maroon);
}

.podcast-card-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 60px;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .podcast-card-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .podcast-card-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
}

.podcast-grid-card {
    background-color: #111111;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 20px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

.podcast-grid-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.8);
    border-color: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.3); /* Gold tint on hover */
}

.podcast-grid-card .card-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 180px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.podcast-grid-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

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

/* Play button overlay */
.play-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.8);
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.9); /* Gold play button */
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--black);
    font-size: 18px;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.podcast-grid-card:hover .play-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
}

.play-overlay i {
    margin-left: 3px; /* visual center for play icon */
}

.podcast-grid-card .card-meta {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

.podcast-grid-card .card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.podcast-grid-card:hover .card-title {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.podcast-grid-card .card-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #999999;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 400;
}

/* OVERRIDE PODCAST GALLERY TO WHITE THEME */
.podcast-grid-section {
    background-color: #fcfcfc !important; /* Soft white background */
    color: var(--black) !important;
}

.podcast-grid-section .section-title {
    color: var(--black) !important;
}

.podcast-grid-card {
    background-color: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.03) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.04) !important;
}

.podcast-grid-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.08) !important;
    border-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.05) !important;
}

.podcast-grid-card .card-title {
    color: var(--black) !important;
}

.podcast-grid-card:hover .card-title {
    color: var(--maroon) !important; /* Highlight on hover */
}

.podcast-grid-card .card-desc {
    color: #666666 !important;
}

/* CARDS BLACK ON WHITE SECTION */
.podcast-grid-card {
    background-color: #111111 !important; /* Grid/Cards are dark */
    border: none !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.15) !important; /* Softer shadow for white bg */
}

.podcast-grid-card .card-title {
    color: #ffffff !important; /* Title will now be visible! */
}

.podcast-grid-card:hover .card-title {
    color: var(--gold) !important;
}

.podcast-grid-card .card-desc {
    color: #aaaaaa !important;
}

/* REVERT TO WHITE CARDS (With Fixed Text Color) */
.podcast-grid-card {
    background-color: #ffffff !important; /* Cards back to white */
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.03) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.04) !important;
}

.podcast-grid-card .card-title {
    color: #800000 !important; /* Maroon title */
}

.podcast-grid-card:hover .card-title {
    color: var(--maroon) !important;
}

.podcast-grid-card .card-desc {
    color: #666666 !important;
}

/* ============================================================
   PATCHWORK GALLERY ANIMATIONS (Hover & Interactivity)
============================================================ */

/* 1. Image Zoom Animation */
.patchwork-cell {
    overflow: hidden !important; /* Contain the zooming image */
}

.patchwork-cell .patchwork-img {
    transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94) !important;
}

.patchwork-cell:hover .patchwork-img {
    transform: scale(1.08) !important; /* Smooth luxury zoom */
}

/* 2. Text Box Hover Effects */
.patchwork-text {
    transition: all 0.4s ease !important;
}

/* Active pointing arrows on hover */
.patchwork-text::before {
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94) !important;
}

.patchwork-text.arrow-left:hover::before {
    transform: translate(-8px, -50%) !important; /* Arrow points further left */
}

.patchwork-text.arrow-right:hover::before {
    transform: translate(8px, -50%) !important; /* Arrow points further right */
}

/* 3. Social Icon Interactions */
.patchwork-social i {
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275) !important;
    display: inline-block;
}

.patchwork-social:hover i {
    transform: scale(1.3) translateY(-3px) !important; /* Bounce up */
    color: var(--gold) !important; /* Change to Gold theme color */
}

.patchwork-social::before {
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease !important;
}

.patchwork-social:hover::before {
    background-color: var(--gold) !important; /* Line turns gold on hover */
}

/* ============================================================
   SCROLL REVEAL ANIMATIONS FOR PATCHWORK GRID
============================================================ */

/* Initial hidden state for cells before they scroll into view */
.patchwork-cell {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(60px); /* Start lower */
    transition: opacity 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), transform 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1) !important;
}

/* Visible state triggered by JavaScript */
.patchwork-cell.is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Enhanced Hover state for text cells */
.patchwork-text {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.patchwork-text::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
    opacity: 0;
    z-index: -1;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.patchwork-text:hover::after {
    opacity: 1; /* Subtle highlight flash on hover */
}

.patchwork-text:hover h3 {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

/* ============================================================
   SOCIAL WELFARE INITIATIVES (3-Column Grid)
============================================================ */
.welfare-grid-section {
    background-color: #fbfaf6; /* Warm cream background from screenshot */
    padding: 60px 0;
}

.welfare-section-title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
    color: #e65c27; /* Orange/Maroon from screenshot */
    font-style: italic;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.welfare-card-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
}

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

.welfare-grid-card {
    background-color: #fefcf8;
    border-radius: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.welfare-grid-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

.welfare-img-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    height: 280px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

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

.welfare-grid-card:hover .welfare-img-wrap img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.welfare-card-content {
    padding: 30px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1; /* Pushes bottom to bottom if heights vary */
}

.welfare-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: #111111;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin: 0 0 50px 0; /* Space before the bottom row */
}

.welfare-card-bottom {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: auto; /* Pushes to bottom */
}

.welfare-year {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #111111;
}

.welfare-link {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #e65c27; /* Orange */
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.welfare-link:hover {
    color: var(--maroon);
}

.welfare-outline-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    border: 2px solid #e65c27;
    color: #e65c27;
    padding: 12px 35px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 15px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    margin-top: 50px;
}

.welfare-outline-btn:hover {
    background-color: #e65c27;
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* ============================================================
   SOCIAL WELFARE (Dark Theme Adaptation)
============================================================ */
.welfare-grid-section {
    background-color: var(--black) !important; /* Back to dark theme */
}

.welfare-section-title {
    color: #ffffff !important; /* White title */
    font-style: normal !important;
}

/* Make part of the title maroon like the rest of the site */
.welfare-section-title span.text-maroon {
    color: var(--maroon) !important;
    font-style: italic !important;
    font-family: var(--font-serif) !important;
}

.welfare-grid-card {
    background-color: #111111 !important; /* Premium dark cards */
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.5) !important;
}

.welfare-card-title {
    color: #ffffff !important; /* White card titles */
}

.welfare-year {
    color: #888888 !important; /* Light grey date */
}

.welfare-link {
    color: var(--gold) !important; /* Gold links instead of orange */
}

.welfare-link:hover {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.welfare-outline-btn {
    border-color: var(--gold) !important;
    color: var(--gold) !important;
}

.welfare-outline-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--gold) !important;
    color: var(--black) !important;
}

/* ============================================================
   NEW HEADING STYLE (From Screenshot)
============================================================ */
.left-align-header {
    text-align: left !important;
    margin-bottom: 60px !important;
}

.left-align-header .section-eyebrow {
    color: var(--maroon) !important;
    font-size: 11px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    letter-spacing: 2.5px !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    margin-bottom: 15px !important;
    font-family: var(--font-sans) !important;
}

.left-align-header .section-title {
    font-family: var(--font-sans) !important; /* Screenshot uses clean sans-serif for main part */
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem) !important;
    color: #1a1a24 !important; /* Very dark rich navy/grey from screenshot */
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
}

.left-align-header .section-title span.text-maroon.italic {
    font-family: var(--font-serif) !important;
    color: var(--maroon) !important;
    font-style: italic !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
}

/* The small red line under the title */
.left-align-header .title-underline {
    content: "" !important;
    display: block !important;
    width: 65px !important;
    height: 4px !important;
    background-color: #d1414f !important; /* Vibrant maroon/red from screenshot */
    margin-top: 20px !important;
    border-radius: 4px !important;
}

/* ============================================================
   SOCIAL WELFARE NEW ELEGANT LIGHT THEME
============================================================ */
.welfare-grid-section {
    background-color: #f6f5ef !important; /* Elegant light beige/cream - NOT black! */
}

.welfare-grid-card {
    background-color: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.03) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.04) !important;
}

.welfare-card-title {
    color: #111111 !important; /* Dark titles for white cards */
}

.welfare-year {
    color: #666666 !important; /* Darker grey for legibility */
}

/* FIX DOUBLE UNDERLINE ISSUE */
.left-align-header .section-title::after,
.left-align-header .section-title::before {
    display: none !important; /* Hide the theme default center line */
}

/* ============================================================
   PATCHWORK GRID - UNIQUE ASYMMETRIC TOP ROW
============================================================ */
/* Make the first image massive and cinematic (75% width) */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .patchwork-cell:nth-child(1) {
        grid-column: span 3 !important; /* Spans 3 out of 4 columns */
    }
    
    /* Make the first text box a sleek, elegant side column (25% width) */
    .patchwork-cell:nth-child(2) {
        grid-column: span 1 !important; /* Spans 1 out of 4 columns */
    }
}

/* Also add a subtle premium watermark to the text boxes so they don't look too empty */
.patchwork-text {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.patchwork-text::after {
    content: "\f10d"; /* FontAwesome Quote icon */
    font-family: "Font Awesome 5 Free", "FontAwesome";
    font-weight: 900;
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -20px;
    right: -20px;
    font-size: 150px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    z-index: -1;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: rotate(10deg);
}

/* Specific styling for the tall first column to make it look special */
.patchwork-cell:nth-child(2) .patchwork-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.patchwork-cell:nth-child(2) h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem !important; /* Slightly larger title for the featured box */
}

/* FORCE APPLY ASYMMETRIC LAYOUT & PREMIUM BACKGROUND */

/* Make sure it applies to tablet and desktop */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .patchwork-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr) !important;
    }
    .patchwork-cell:nth-child(1) {
        grid-column: span 3 !important;
    }
    .patchwork-cell:nth-child(2) {
        grid-column: span 1 !important;
    }
}

/* Transform the flat maroon box into a rich, textured luxury box */
.patchwork-cell:nth-child(2) .patchwork-text {
    background-image: 
        linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(160, 30, 50, 0.85), rgba(90, 10, 20, 0.95)), 
        url("https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1600185365926-3a2ce3cdb9eb?w=800&q=80") !important;
    background-size: cover !important;
    background-position: center !important;
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.5) !important; /* Inner shadow for depth */
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
}

/* Fix any spacing issues inside the narrow column */
.patchwork-cell:nth-child(2) h3 {
    font-size: 1.6rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 20px !important;
}

/* ============================================================
   BENTO GRID GALLERY (Modern Luxury)
============================================================ */
.bento-gallery {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    grid-template-rows: repeat(3, 260px);
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 0 20px 40px 20px;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.bento-card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
    grid-column: span 1;
    grid-row: span 1;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.bento-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

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

/* Sizing Classes for Bento Layout */
.bento-large {
    grid-column: span 2;
    grid-row: span 2;
}
.bento-tall {
    grid-column: span 1;
    grid-row: span 2;
}
.bento-wide {
    grid-column: span 2;
    grid-row: span 1;
}

/* The Hover Overlay */
.bento-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(15, 10, 15, 0.95) 0%, rgba(15, 10, 15, 0.4) 50%, rgba(15, 10, 15, 0) 100%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    padding: 35px 30px;
    opacity: 0; 
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

.bento-card:hover .bento-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.bento-overlay h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.bento-overlay p {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin: 0;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .bento-gallery {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        grid-auto-rows: 250px;
    }
    .bento-tall, .bento-wide, .bento-large {
        grid-column: span 2;
        grid-row: span 1;
    }
    /* Always show text on tablet/mobile */
    .bento-overlay { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .bento-gallery { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .bento-tall, .bento-wide, .bento-large { grid-column: span 1; }
}

/* ============================================================
   MOMENTS OF LEADERSHIP (Screenshot Match Layout)
============================================================ */
.leadership-gallery-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    grid-auto-rows: 240px; /* Height of the small squares */
    gap: 20px;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.lead-card {
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.lead-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.lead-card:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.lead-main {
    grid-column: span 1;
    grid-row: span 2; /* Make it double height */
}

.lead-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    background-color: #e65c27; /* Orange from screenshot */
    color: #ffffff !important;
    padding: 12px 35px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 15px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.lead-btn:hover {
    background-color: #d1414f; /* Slightly darker on hover */
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(230, 92, 39, 0.4);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .leadership-gallery-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .lead-main {
        grid-column: span 2; /* Full width on smaller screens */
    }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .leadership-gallery-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .lead-main {
        grid-column: span 1;
    }
}

/* ============================================================
   MOMENTS OF LEADERSHIP - UNIQUE BACKGROUND
============================================================ */
.leadership-section-bg {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f5f6f8 0%, #e6e8eb 100%); /* Elegant cool silver/slate gradient */
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

/* Ensure the button looks great on the new background */
.leadership-section-bg .lead-btn {
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(230, 92, 39, 0.2);
}

/* FIX LEADERSHIP HEADING COLOR */
.leadership-section-bg .section-title {
    color: #1a1a24 !important; /* Ensure it is dark on the light background */
}

/* FIX: Override ID Specificity for the Heading Color */
#gallery .section-title,
#gallery .left-align-header .section-title {
    color: #1a1a24 !important; /* Force dark text, overriding any #gallery white text rules */
}
/* ==========================================================================
   JOURNEY / TIMELINE SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.journey-section {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    padding: 60px 0 150px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    font-family: var(--font-display, sans-serif);
    color: #000;
}

.journey-heading-container {
    margin-bottom: 60px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

.journey-eyebrow {
    font-family: var(--font-display, sans-serif);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 6px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--maroon, #A91D3A);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.journey-title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin: 0;
    color: #000;
    line-height: 1;
}

.j-slider-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 500px;
    padding-left: max(5%, 100px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding-bottom: 20px;
}

.j-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 50px;
    transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    align-items: stretch;
}

.j-card {
    flex: 0 0 85vw;
    max-width: 1000px;
    display: flex;
    background: #fafafa;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.j-card-img-wrap {
    flex: 0 0 45%;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.j-card-img {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    transition: transform 0.8s;
}

.j-card:hover .j-card-img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.j-card-img-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.1) 0%, #fafafa 100%);
}

.j-card-content {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 60px 50px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
}

.j-card-line {
    position: absolute;
    top: 60px;
    right: 50px;
    width: 40px;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--maroon, #A91D3A);
}

.j-card-year {
    font-size: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 6rem);
    font-family: var(--font-display, sans-serif);
    font-weight: 200;
    line-height: 0.8;
    letter-spacing: -3px;
    color: #111;
    text-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.j-card-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--maroon, #A91D3A);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.j-card-desc {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #555;
    font-weight: 400;
    max-width: 95%;
}

.j-scrubber-container {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 40px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: clamp(60px, 15vw, 200px);
    z-index: 20;
}

.j-scrubber-line {
    position: absolute;
    top: 35px;
    left: 10%;
    right: 10%;
    height: 1px;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    z-index: 1;
}

.j-scrubber-item {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    text-align: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    width: 60px;
    transform: translateY(-10px);
}

.s-year {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #666;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    transition: all 0.3s;
    font-family: var(--font-display, sans-serif);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.s-year.active {
    color: var(--maroon, #A91D3A);
}

.s-dot {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    transition: all 0.3s;
    border: 2px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.s-dot.active {
    background: var(--maroon, #A91D3A);
    border-color: var(--maroon, #A91D3A);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(169,29,58,0.3);
    transform: scale(1.2);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .journey-section { padding: 30px 0 50px !important; }
      .j-slider-container {
          padding-left: 5vw !important;
          height: auto !important;
          min-height: auto !important;
          display: flex !important;
          overflow-x: auto !important;
          overflow-y: hidden !important;
          scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
          -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
      }
    .j-track {
          gap: 20px !important;
          height: auto !important;
          display: flex !important;
          align-items: stretch !important;
          padding-bottom: 30px;
          padding-right: 5vw !important;
      }
    .j-card {
          flex-direction: column;
          width: 85vw !important;
          flex: 0 0 85vw !important;
          height: auto !important;
          display: flex !important;
          scroll-snap-align: center;
      }
    .j-card-img-wrap {
        height: 250px !important;
        flex: 0 0 250px !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }
    .j-card-img-overlay {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0) 0%, #fafafa 100%);
    }
    .j-card-content {
        padding: 20px 20px 25px !important;
        flex: 1 1 auto !important;
        display: block !important;
    }
    .j-card-year {
        font-size: 5.5rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 15px !important;
    }
    .j-scrubber-item {
        width: 50px !important;
    }
    .j-scrubber-container {
        overflow-x: auto !important;
        justify-content: flex-start !important;
        padding:  20px 20px 10px !important; bottom: 15px !important;
        gap: 40px !important;
        -ms-overflow-style: none;  /* IE and Edge */
        scrollbar-width: none;  /* Firefox */
    }
    .j-scrubber-container::-webkit-scrollbar {
        display: none; /* Chrome, Safari and Opera */
    }
        .j-scrubber-line {
        width: 1500px !important;
        left: 0 !important;
        right: auto !important;
        top: 55px !important;
    }
}



/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT US PAGE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

/* Hero Section */
.about-hero {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 60vh;
    min-height: 500px;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
}

.about-hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.7) 0%, rgba(5,5,5,1) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.about-hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    padding-top: 80px; /* offset for header */
}

.about-eyebrow {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-display, sans-serif);
    font-size: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: 6px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold, #C5A059);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.about-title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif, 'Playfair Display', serif);
    font-size: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin: 0;
}

/* The Story Section */
.about-story {
    background: #050505;
    padding: 60px 0;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.about-story-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-story-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
}

.about-story-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: block;
}

.about-story-img-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -30px;
    right: -30px;
    background: var(--maroon, #A91D3A);
    width: 160px;
    height: 160px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(169, 29, 58, 0.4);
    border: 8px solid #050505;
}

.badge-number {
    font-family: var(--font-serif, 'Playfair Display', serif);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-style: italic;
}

.badge-text {
    font-family: var(--font-display, sans-serif);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-top: 5px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
}

.about-story-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-display, sans-serif);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.about-story-desc {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.9;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    font-family: var(--font-display, sans-serif);
}

.about-story-desc p {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.about-author-name {
    font-family: var(--font-display, sans-serif);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 10px 0 5px;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.about-author-title {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--gold, #C5A059);
    margin: 0;
}

/* Core Values */
.about-values {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 60px 0;
    color: #000000;
}

.about-values-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 40px;
}

.about-value-card {
    background: #fafafa;
    padding: 50px 40px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.about-value-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.value-icon {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    background: rgba(169, 29, 58, 0.05);
    color: var(--maroon, #A91D3A);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 30px;
    margin: 0 auto 30px;
    transition: background 0.4s ease, color 0.4s ease;
}

.about-value-card:hover .value-icon {
    background: var(--maroon, #A91D3A);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.value-title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif, 'Playfair Display', serif);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.value-desc {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #666;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .about-story-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 60px;
    }
    .about-story-img-badge {
        right: 0;
        bottom: -20px;
        width: 120px;
        height: 120px;
        border-width: 5px;
    }
    .badge-number { font-size: 2rem; }
    .badge-text { font-size: 0.7rem; }
    
    .about-values-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }
}

/* Fix for CF7 Response Output in Footer */
.creative-newsletter-form-container .wpcf7-form {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.creative-newsletter-form-container .wpcf7-form .wpcf7-response-output {
    flex: 1 1 100%;
    margin: 15px 0 0 0 !important;
    padding: 8px 12px !important;
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.4;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    width: 100%;
}
.creative-newsletter-form-container .wpcf7-not-valid-tip {
    font-size: 12px;
    margin-top: 4px;
    flex: 1 1 100%;
}


/* Mobile Padding Fix for Blog and Gallery */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .modern-blog-section {
        padding: 60px 0 !important;
    }
    .patchwork-header {
        padding: 60px 20px 40px 20px !important;
    }
}

/* User requested uniform 60px mobile padding across all sections */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    #about,
    #journey,
    #social-welfare-video,
    #awards,
    #stats-section,
    #blog,
    .leadership-section-bg,
    #podcasts,
    #social-impact,
    #ecosystem,
    #contact {
        padding-top: 60px !important;
        padding-bottom: 60px !important;
    }
    
    #gallery {
        padding-top: 0 !important;
        padding-bottom: 0 !important;
    }
    .patchwork-header {
        padding-top: 60px !important;
        padding-bottom: 60px !important;
    }
}



/* ============================================================
   WELFARE GRID CARDS (FRONT PAGE & ARCHIVE)
   ============================================================ */
.welfare-card-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

.welfare-grid-card {
    background: #fff !important;
    border: 1px solid #f2f2f2 !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    padding: 15px !important;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.02) !important;
}

.welfare-grid-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.06) !important;
    transform: translateY(-5px) !important;
    border-color: #eaeaea !important;
}

.welfare-img-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    height: 220px;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

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

.welfare-grid-card:hover .welfare-img-wrap img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.welfare-card-content {
    text-align: left;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.welfare-card-bottom {
    display: block !important;
    border-top: none !important;
    padding-top: 0 !important;
}

.welfare-year {
    font-size: 13px !important;
    color: #999 !important;
    margin-bottom: 10px !important;
    display: block !important;
    font-family: var(--font-sans) !important;
    font-weight: 400 !important;
    letter-spacing: normal !important;
}

.welfare-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-sans) !important;
    font-size: 1.25rem !important;
    color: #111 !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    line-height: 1.4 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.welfare-grid-card:hover .welfare-card-title {
    color: var(--maroon) !important;
}




/* FIX FOR HOVER TEXT TURNING WHITE */
a.welfare-grid-card:hover, 
a.welfare-card:hover {
    color: inherit !important;
}

a.welfare-grid-card:hover *, 
a.welfare-card:hover * {
    color: inherit;
}

a.welfare-grid-card:hover .welfare-card-title,
a.welfare-card:hover .welfare-card-title {
    color: var(--maroon, #800000) !important;
}

a.welfare-grid-card:hover .welfare-card-desc,
a.welfare-card:hover .welfare-card-desc {
    color: #666 !important;
}

a.welfare-grid-card:hover .welfare-year,
a.welfare-card:hover .welfare-date {
    color: #999 !important;
}

a.welfare-grid-card:hover .welfare-link,
a.welfare-card:hover .welfare-link {
    color: var(--maroon, #800000) !important;
}

/* HIDE SCROLLBAR FOR JOURNEY SLIDER */
.j-slider-container {
    -ms-overflow-style: none !important;  /* IE and Edge */
    scrollbar-width: none !important;  /* Firefox */
}
.j-slider-container::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none !important;
}

/* FIX FOR JOURNEY SECTION SPACING AND RESPONSIVENESS */
.journey-section {
    padding-bottom: 60px !important; /* Reduced from 150px to remove massive white space */
}

/* RESPONSIVE TIMELINE NAV */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .j-timeline-nav {
        overflow-x: auto !important;
        justify-content: flex-start !important;
        gap: 40px !important;
        padding-bottom: 20px !important;
    }
    .j-timeline-line {
        width: 1500px !important; /* Force line to stretch across scrollable area */
        left: 0 !important;
        right: auto !important;
    }
    .j-timeline-item {
        flex: 0 0 auto !important; /* Prevent squishing on mobile */
    }
}
/* Hide scrollbar for nav */
.j-timeline-nav::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
}
.j-timeline-nav {
    -ms-overflow-style: none;
    scrollbar-width: none;
}

/* Fix for CF7 in Footer */
.creative-newsletter-form-container .wpcf7-form p {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    border: none;
    padding: 0;
    width: 100%;
}
.creative-newsletter-form-container .wpcf7-form p:empty {
    display: none !important;
}
.creative-newsletter-form-container .wpcf7-form p:first-of-type {
    border-bottom: none;
    padding-bottom: 0;
}
.creative-newsletter-form-container .wpcf7-form p:first-of-type:focus-within {
    border-color: transparent;
}
.creative-newsletter-form-container .wpcf7-form-control.wpcf7-text,
.creative-newsletter-form-container .wpcf7-form-control.wpcf7-email {
    flex: 1;
    background: transparent !important;
    border: none !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: 15px !important;
    padding: 8px 0 !important;
    outline: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    width: 100%;
}
.creative-newsletter-form-container .wpcf7-form-control::placeholder {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) !important;
}
.creative-newsletter-form-container .wpcf7-submit {
    background: transparent !important;
    border: none !important;
    color: var(--maroon) !important;
    font-size: 18px !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease !important;
    padding: 0 10px !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    text-transform: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}
.creative-newsletter-form-container .wpcf7-submit:hover {
    transform: translateX(4px) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    background: transparent !important;
}