/* ==========================================================================
   DESIRAVONIX - Bespoke Luxury Matchmaking
   Theme Specification: Midnight Gold Luxury
   Editorial & Cinematic Private Matchmaking Aesthetic
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
    /* Exact Midnight Gold Luxury Palette */
    --bg-main: #11161B;           /* Deep charcoal */
    --bg-midnight: #1B2025;       /* Midnight charcoal */
    --bg-smoky: #292F35;          /* Smoky graphite */
    --bg-highlight: #363B40;      /* Gray highlight */
    --bg-card: #22272C;           /* Card background */
    --bg-card-hover: #2B3238;     /* Hover card state */
    --bg-card-elevated: #2E353D;

    --gold-champagne: #C5A15B;    /* Champagne gold */
    --gold-light: #E5C77B;        /* Light champagne */
    --gold-bronze: #8F6937;       /* Antique bronze */
    --gold-primary: #C5A15B;
    --gold-dark: #6D4F24;

    --gold-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #E5C77B 0%, #C5A15B 50%, #8F6937 100%);
    --gold-gradient-hover: linear-gradient(135deg, #F3E0B3 0%, #E5C77B 50%, #A67B40 100%);
    --gold-gradient-subtle: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(229, 199, 123, 0.14) 0%, rgba(197, 161, 91, 0.04) 100%);

    --gold-border: rgba(197, 161, 91, 0.28);
    --gold-border-bright: rgba(229, 199, 123, 0.65);
    --gold-border-subtle: rgba(197, 161, 91, 0.14);

    --text-primary: #F3F0E8;      /* Primary text */
    --text-secondary: #B8B7B2;    /* Secondary text */
    --text-muted: #83868A;
    --text-gold: #E5C77B;

    --font-serif: 'Cormorant Garamond', 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
    --font-sans: 'Inter', 'Montserrat', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;

    --radius-btn: 4px;            /* 3-6px corner radius */
    --radius-card: 6px;           /* Restrained card radius */

    --gold-glow: 0 4px 20px rgba(197, 161, 91, 0.22);
    --gold-glow-lg: 0 10px 36px rgba(197, 161, 91, 0.32);
    --shadow-card: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

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

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    background-color: var(--bg-main);
}

body {
    background-color: var(--bg-main);
    background-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 30%, #1B2025 0%, #11161B 80%);
    background-attachment: fixed;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

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

a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

a:focus-visible, button:focus-visible, select:focus-visible, input:focus-visible, textarea:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--gold-light);
    outline-offset: 3px;
}

.wrap {
    max-width: 1240px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 32px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Header & Navigation (Midnight Gold Minimalist Editorial Header)
   ========================================================================== */
.nav {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 100;
    height: 74px;
    background: rgba(17, 22, 27, 0.94);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(197, 161, 91, 0.08);
    transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

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

.logo {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    line-height: 1;
}

.logo b {
    color: var(--gold-light);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.logo-img {
    height: 48px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 10px rgba(197, 161, 91, 0.35));
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, filter 0.25s ease;
}

.logo:hover .logo-img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 18px rgba(229, 199, 123, 0.55));
}

.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 30px;
}

.nav-links a {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
    position: relative;
    padding: 6px 0;
    transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.nav-links a:hover {
    color: var(--gold-light);
}

.nav-links a[aria-current="page"],
.nav-links a.active {
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.nav-links a.nav-btn {
    background: var(--gold-gradient);
    color: #11161B !important;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 8px 20px !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(143, 105, 55, 0.25);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
}

.nav-links a.nav-btn:hover {
    background: var(--gold-gradient-hover);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(229, 199, 123, 0.4);
    color: #000000 !important;
}

.nav-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 8px;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
}

.nav-toggle span {
    display: block;
    width: 24px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--gold-light);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, opacity 0.25s ease;
}

.nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(8px) rotate(45deg);
}
.nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
}
.nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Buttons & CTAs
   ========================================================================== */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
    background: var(--gold-gradient);
    color: #11161B;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    padding: 13px 28px;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(143, 105, 55, 0.25);
    transition: transform 0.22s ease, box-shadow 0.22s ease, background 0.22s ease;
    text-align: center;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn:hover {
    background: var(--gold-gradient-hover);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(229, 199, 123, 0.35);
    color: #0B0E12;
}

.btn:active {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.btn-outline {
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-champagne);
    color: var(--gold-light);
    box-shadow: none;
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    background: rgba(197, 161, 91, 0.1);
    border-color: var(--gold-light);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(197, 161, 91, 0.2);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Typography & Headers
   ========================================================================== */
h1, h2, h3, h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    color: var(--gold-light);
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    line-height: 1.15;
}

h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.4vw, 3.4rem); /* 42-52px */
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: #F3F0E8;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #E5C77B 40%, #C5A15B 75%, #8F6937 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6));
}

h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.2vw, 2.4rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: var(--gold-light);
}

.lead {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    max-width: 34em;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.head {
    max-width: 720px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.head p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-top: 6px;
    font-size: 1.02rem;
}

.kicker {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: var(--gold-champagne);
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Section (Matching Image 1)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-noir {
    position: relative;
    padding: 10px 0 24px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 85% at 65% 40%, #292F35 0%, #1B2025 55%, #11161B 100%);
    overflow: hidden;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(197, 161, 91, 0.1);
}

/* Dark fading shadow overlay across the text area to guarantee clear content visibility */
.hero-noir::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(17, 22, 27, 0.95) 0%, rgba(17, 22, 27, 0.85) 30%, rgba(17, 22, 27, 0.45) 50%, transparent 70%);
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Uniform Serial Lights / Glowing Golden Star Background Effect */
.serial-lights-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    background-image: url('assets/serial-lights.svg');
    background-repeat: repeat;
    background-position: center top;
    background-size: 56px 60px;
    opacity: 0.92;
    /* Softly dims lights behind the text for flawless readability */
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) 28%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75) 50%, #000000 68%);
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) 28%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75) 50%, #000000 68%);
    animation: serialLightsGlow 4.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.serial-lights-bg::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse 85% 75% at 50% 35%, transparent 35%, rgba(17, 22, 27, 0.35) 70%, rgba(17, 22, 27, 0.85) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes serialLightsGlow {
    0%, 100% {
        opacity: 0.8;
        filter: drop-shadow(0 0 4px rgba(255, 215, 63, 0.4));
    }
    50% {
        opacity: 1;
        filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(255, 220, 85, 0.85));
    }
}

.hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.25fr;
    gap: 32px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
}

.hero-content {
    max-width: 540px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 20;
    padding: 10px 24px 10px 0;
    /* Extra dark radial fading shadow behind content */
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse 120% 110% at 20% 45%, rgba(17, 22, 27, 0.88) 0%, rgba(17, 22, 27, 0.5) 60%, transparent 100%);
    border-radius: 8px;
}

.hero-content h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 3.4rem);
    line-height: 1.12;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95));
}

.hero-content .hero-desc {
    color: #F3F0E8;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.98), 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
}

.hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 18px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 25;
}

.hero-image-wrap {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    align-items: flex-start;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 10;
    margin-top: -10px;
}

.hero-fade-image {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 880px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: flex-start;
    overflow: visible;
}

.hero-fade-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    max-height: 600px;
    object-fit: contain;
    object-position: center top;
    display: block;
    /* 3D Depth Pop */
    filter: drop-shadow(-16px 20px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65)) drop-shadow(0 10px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45));
    transform: perspective(1000px) rotateY(-3deg) scale(1.04);
    transform-origin: center top;
    /* Inward feathering mask so there are no hard cuts */
    -webkit-mask-image: 
        linear-gradient(to top, transparent 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) 8%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95) 18%, #000000 28%),
        linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) 4%, #000000 12%, #000000 88%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) 96%, transparent 100%);
    -webkit-mask-composite: destination-in;
    mask-image: 
        linear-gradient(to top, transparent 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) 8%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95) 18%, #000000 28%),
        linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) 4%, #000000 12%, #000000 88%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) 96%, transparent 100%);
    mask-composite: intersect;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), filter 0.6s ease;
}

.hero-fade-image:hover img {
    transform: perspective(1000px) rotateY(-1deg) scale(1.06);
    filter: drop-shadow(-22px 28px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75)) drop-shadow(0 14px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55));
}

.scroll-indicator-wrap {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.scroll-indicator {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    color: #11161B;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 16px rgba(229, 199, 123, 0.3);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.scroll-indicator:hover {
    transform: translateY(3px);
    background: var(--gold-light);
}

.scroll-indicator svg {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    stroke-width: 2.5;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Preference Inquiry Bar
   ========================================================================== */
.inquiry-bar-section {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
    margin-top: -30px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.inquiry-bar {
    background: rgba(34, 39, 44, 0.96);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-card);
    padding: 22px 28px;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 24px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.inquiry-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
}

.inquiry-col .label {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--gold-light);
}

.inquiry-radios {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.inquiry-radios label {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.inquiry-radios input[type="radio"] {
    accent-color: var(--gold-champagne);
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
}

.inquiry-slider {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.inquiry-slider input[type="range"] {
    accent-color: var(--gold-champagne);
    width: 150px;
}

.inquiry-slider output {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    min-width: 34px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Gold Frame Luxury Element (Double Border Frame from Image 2)
   ========================================================================== */
.gold-frame {
    position: relative;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-champagne);
    padding: 6px;
    background: rgba(197, 161, 91, 0.05);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(197, 161, 91, 0.25), 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    border-radius: var(--radius-card);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.gold-frame img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.placeholder-portrait {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 160px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1B2025 0%, #11161B 100%);
    color: var(--gold-light);
    text-align: center;
    padding: 16px;
}

.placeholder-portrait svg {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    opacity: 0.75;
}

.placeholder-portrait span {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Sections Common
   ========================================================================== */
section {
    padding: 42px 0;
    position: relative;
}

.section-darker {
    background-color: var(--bg-midnight);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gold-border-subtle);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold-border-subtle);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   About Us Section (Matching Image 2)
   ========================================================================== */
.about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
    gap: 44px;
    align-items: start;
}

.about-history h2 {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.about-history .sub-title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.28rem;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.about-history p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.96rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.about-portrait-wrap {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-portrait-frame {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 380px;
    height: 270px;
}

.about-secondary-frame {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 380px;
    height: clamp(320px, 28vw, 420px);
    margin-top: 24px;
}

.about-secondary-frame img {
    object-position: top center;
}

.founders-philosophy-card {
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-card);
    background: rgba(34, 39, 44, 0.85);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
    padding: 24px 30px;
    margin-top: 28px;
}

.founders-philosophy-card h3 {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    position: relative;
}

.founders-philosophy-card h3::after {
    content: "";
    display: block;
    width: 60px;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--gold-gradient);
    margin: 8px auto 0;
}

.philosophy-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 12px 32px;
}

.philosophy-item {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 20px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.philosophy-item::before {
    content: "•";
    position: absolute;
    left: 4px;
    top: 0;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Services Section (Matching Image 2)
   ========================================================================== */
.services-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto 26px;
}

.services-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.service-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 150px 1fr auto;
    gap: 28px;
    align-items: center;
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-card);
    padding: 18px 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
}

.service-row:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold-border-bright);
    background: var(--bg-card-hover);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), 0 0 20px rgba(197, 161, 91, 0.16);
}

.service-thumb {
    width: 150px;
    height: 100px;
}

.service-info h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.service-info p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 580px;
}

.service-badges {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 24px;
}

.badge-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    min-width: 70px;
    text-align: center;
}

.badge-icon {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(197, 161, 91, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.service-row:hover .badge-icon {
    transform: scale(1.08);
    border-color: var(--gold-light);
    background: rgba(197, 161, 91, 0.2);
}

.badge-icon svg {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
}

.badge-label {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.services-action {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 24px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Stepped Overview Section (Matching Reference Image Layout)
   ========================================================================== */
.stepped-services-section {
    padding: 44px 0 48px;
    position: relative;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 60% 40%, rgba(34, 39, 44, 0.55) 0%, rgba(17, 22, 27, 0.98) 75%), #11161B;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gold-border-subtle);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold-border-subtle);
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Ambient Radial Glow Pulse on Scroll */
.stepped-services-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.9);
    width: 960px;
    height: 640px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(197, 161, 91, 0.09) 0%, rgba(229, 199, 123, 0.03) 45%, transparent 72%);
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 1.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 1.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    opacity: 0.35;
}

.stepped-services-section.in-view::before {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.15);
}

.stepped-layout-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 24px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Left Vertical Bar matching the green strip in the uploaded image */
.stepped-vertical-bar {
    width: 42px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #181E24 0%, #0E1216 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
    border-radius: 4px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 20px 0 16px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
    transition: box-shadow 0.5s ease, border-color 0.5s ease;
}

.stepped-services-section.in-view .stepped-vertical-bar {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 18px rgba(197, 161, 91, 0.22);
    border-color: rgba(197, 161, 91, 0.45);
}

.stepped-vertical-bar .vertical-tag {
    writing-mode: vertical-rl;
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.stepped-vertical-bar .vertical-mark {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--gold-champagne);
    opacity: 0.85;
}

/* The Stepped 3-Column Diagonal Grid */
.stepped-grid {
    flex: 1;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.05fr 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: auto auto auto;
    column-gap: 24px;
    row-gap: 16px;
    align-items: start;
}

/* Top Right Title */
.stepped-header-cell {
    grid-column: 3 / 4;
    grid-row: 1 / 2;
    text-align: right;
    align-self: start;
}

.stepped-header-cell .kicker {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    color: var(--gold-champagne);
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.stepped-title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 4vw, 3.8rem);
    line-height: 1.05;
    color: #F3F0E8;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #E5C77B 45%, #C5A15B 80%, #8F6937 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin: 0;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

/* Step 1: Top Left (Enlarged Photo 1 + Features Label) */
.step-top-left {
    grid-column: 1 / 2;
    grid-row: 1 / 2;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 16px;
    align-self: start;
    padding-top: 4px;
    width: 100%;
}

.step-top-left .stepped-photo {
    width: 100%;
    height: clamp(280px, 24vw, 340px);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.step-top-left .stepped-photo img {
    object-position: top center;
}

.stepped-header-desc {
    margin-top: 10px;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.55;
    max-width: 320px;
    text-align: right;
    margin-left: auto;
}

.stepped-label h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    margin: 0 0 4px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease, text-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.stepped-label p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.45;
}

/* Step 2: Center / Middle (Enlarged Photo 2 + Narrative) */
.step-center {
    grid-column: 2 / 3;
    grid-row: 2 / 3;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-self: center;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: clamp(340px, 29vw, 410px);
    margin-top: -36px;
}

.step-center .stepped-photo {
    width: 100%;
    height: clamp(230px, 19vw, 290px);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.stepped-center-text h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    margin: 0 0 4px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease, text-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.stepped-center-text p {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Step 3: Bottom Left (Stat Metric Callout + Detail + CTA) */
.step-bottom-left {
    grid-column: 1 / 2;
    grid-row: 3 / 4;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    max-width: 390px;
    padding-top: 4px;
    align-self: start;
}

.stepped-stat-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.stepped-stat-val {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 4.2vw, 3.8rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 0.95;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #E5C77B 50%, #C5A15B 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 14px rgba(197, 161, 91, 0.28));
}

.stepped-stat-txt {
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    line-height: 1.35;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.stepped-stat-detail {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

/* Step 4: Bottom Right (Enlarged Photo 3 + Concierge Detail) */
.step-bottom-right {
    grid-column: 3 / 4;
    grid-row: 3 / 4;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-self: end;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: clamp(340px, 29vw, 410px);
    margin-top: -24px;
}

.step-bottom-right .stepped-photo {
    width: 100%;
    height: clamp(230px, 19vw, 290px);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.stepped-label-right {
    text-align: right;
}

.stepped-label-right h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    margin: 0 0 6px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease, text-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.stepped-label-right p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Stepped Photo: Enlarged Frame, Luxury Hover & Shimmer Sweep
   ========================================================================== */
.stepped-photo {
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 4px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
    background: #181E24;
    padding: 6px;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), 0 0 18px rgba(197, 161, 91, 0.12);
    cursor: pointer;
    transform: translateY(var(--scroll-offset, 0px));
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
                box-shadow 0.4s ease,
                border-color 0.4s ease;
}

.stepped-photo img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: transform 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
                filter 0.5s ease;
}

/* Light Reflection Shimmer Sweep */
.stepped-photo::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -60%;
    left: -130%;
    width: 65%;
    height: 220%;
    background: linear-gradient(
        115deg,
        transparent 20%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 38%,
        rgba(229, 199, 123, 0.38) 50%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 62%,
        transparent 80%
    );
    transform: rotate(25deg);
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: left 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1), opacity 0.35s ease;
    z-index: 3;
}

/* Interactive Hover Lift & Glow */
.stepped-photo:hover,
.stepped-item:hover .stepped-photo {
    transform: translateY(calc(var(--scroll-offset, 0px) - 10px)) scale(1.02);
    border-color: var(--gold-champagne);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 55px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.82),
                0 0 35px rgba(229, 199, 123, 0.38),
                0 0 0 1px rgba(229, 199, 123, 0.55),
                inset 0 0 20px rgba(197, 161, 91, 0.2);
}

.stepped-photo:hover img,
.stepped-item:hover .stepped-photo img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
    filter: brightness(1.08) contrast(1.04);
}

.stepped-photo:hover::after,
.stepped-item:hover .stepped-photo::after {
    left: 180%;
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Synchronized Header Illumination on Hover */
.stepped-item:hover .stepped-label h3,
.stepped-item:hover .stepped-center-text h3,
.stepped-item:hover .stepped-label-right h3 {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(229, 199, 123, 0.65);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Stepped Services Scrolling Animations (Staggered Viewport Reveal)
   ========================================================================== */
.has-scroll-anim .stepped-vertical-bar {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-40px);
    transition: opacity 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
                transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.has-scroll-anim .stepped-header-cell {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-30px);
    transition: opacity 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.1s,
                transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.1s;
}

.has-scroll-anim .step-top-left {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(40px) scale(0.96);
    transition: opacity 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.18s,
                transform 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.18s;
}

.has-scroll-anim .step-center {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(50px) scale(0.96);
    transition: opacity 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.3s,
                transform 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.3s;
}

.has-scroll-anim .step-bottom-left {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(40px);
    transition: opacity 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.42s,
                transform 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.42s;
}

.has-scroll-anim .step-bottom-right {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(50px) scale(0.96);
    transition: opacity 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.52s,
                transform 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.52s;
}

/* In-View (Visible State) */
.has-scroll-anim.in-view .stepped-vertical-bar,
.has-scroll-anim.in-view .stepped-header-cell,
.has-scroll-anim.in-view .step-top-left,
.has-scroll-anim.in-view .step-center,
.has-scroll-anim.in-view .step-bottom-left,
.has-scroll-anim.in-view .step-bottom-right {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
}

/* Responsive Queries for Stepped Layout */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
    .stepped-layout-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 20px;
    }
    .stepped-vertical-bar {
        display: none;
    }
    .stepped-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        grid-template-rows: auto;
        gap: 24px;
    }
    .stepped-header-cell {
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
        grid-row: 1;
        text-align: left;
    }
    .stepped-header-desc {
        text-align: left;
        margin-left: 0;
        max-width: 100%;
    }
    .step-top-left {
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
        grid-row: 2;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        padding-top: 0;
        gap: 12px;
        max-width: 100%;
    }
    .step-top-left .stepped-photo {
        width: 100%;
        height: 250px;
    }
    .step-center {
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
        grid-row: 3;
        max-width: 100%;
        margin-top: 0;
        justify-self: stretch;
    }
    .step-center .stepped-photo {
        height: 250px;
    }
    .step-bottom-left {
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
        grid-row: 4;
        max-width: 100%;
    }
    .step-bottom-right {
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
        grid-row: 5;
        max-width: 100%;
        align-items: flex-start;
        justify-self: stretch;
        margin-top: 0;
    }
    .step-bottom-right .stepped-photo {
        height: 250px;
    }
    .stepped-label-right {
        text-align: left;
    }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .has-scroll-anim .stepped-vertical-bar,
    .has-scroll-anim .stepped-header-cell,
    .has-scroll-anim .step-top-left,
    .has-scroll-anim .step-center,
    .has-scroll-anim .step-bottom-left,
    .has-scroll-anim .step-bottom-right {
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transform: none !important;
        transition: none !important;
    }
    .stepped-photo,
    .stepped-photo img,
    .stepped-photo::after {
        transition: none !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Member Profile Spotlight (Matching Image 2)
   ========================================================================== */
.member-spotlight-card {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 190px 1fr auto;
    gap: 32px;
    align-items: center;
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-card);
    padding: 28px 32px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.member-spotlight-photo {
    width: 190px;
    height: 230px;
}

.member-spotlight-details h3 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.member-spotlight-details .achievements-title {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.member-spotlight-details p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.94rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    max-width: 580px;
}

.verifications-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
    border-left: 1px solid var(--gold-border-subtle);
    padding-left: 28px;
}

.verification-badge {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.verification-badge .shield-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
    background: rgba(197, 161, 91, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-champagne);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.verification-badge .shield-icon svg {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
}

.verification-badge span {
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    line-height: 1.3;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Members Showcase Grid (Cards with Gold Accents)
   ========================================================================== */
.members-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 28px;
}

.member-card {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-card);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    transition: transform 0.28s ease, border-color 0.28s ease, box-shadow 0.28s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.member-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: var(--gold-border-bright);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 24px rgba(197, 161, 91, 0.22);
}

.member-card-photo {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 3/4;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #151A20;
}

.member-card-photo img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 20%;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

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

.member-card-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(17, 22, 27, 0) 45%, rgba(17, 22, 27, 0.85) 75%, rgba(17, 22, 27, 0.98) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.member-card-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    z-index: 2;
    background: rgba(17, 22, 27, 0.88);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-champagne);
    padding: 3px 8px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
}

.member-card-badge svg {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
}

.member-card-info {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    padding: 16px;
    z-index: 2;
}

.member-card-info h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.member-card-info .meta {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.member-card-info .profession {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin-top: 4px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.member-card-link {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 5;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Experiential Journeys (Matching Image 2)
   ========================================================================== */
.journeys-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto 24px;
}

.journeys-header h2 {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.journeys-header p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 1.02rem;
}

.journeys-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

.journey-card {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-card);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.journey-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: var(--gold-border-bright);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 20px rgba(197, 161, 91, 0.15);
}

.journey-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: clamp(360px, 32vw, 440px);
    background: #151A20;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.journey-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top center;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

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

.journey-content {
    padding: 20px 22px;
}

.journey-content .location {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold-champagne);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.journey-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.18rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.journey-content p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Unified Safety & FAQ Section (Common Left Image m6.png)
   ========================================================================== */
.safety-faq-unified {
    position: relative;
    padding: 44px 0;
}

.safety-faq-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.88fr 1.12fr;
    gap: 48px;
    align-items: start;
}

.safety-faq-image-col {
    position: sticky;
    top: 96px;
}

.safety-faq-portrait {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 30px rgba(197, 161, 91, 0.18);
    background: #161B21;
}

.safety-faq-portrait img {
    width: 100%;
    height: clamp(520px, 62vh, 740px);
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top center;
    display: block;
}

.safety-faq-badge-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    padding: 24px 22px;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(17, 22, 27, 0.98) 0%, rgba(17, 22, 27, 0.8) 65%, transparent 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gold-border-subtle);
}

.safety-faq-badge-overlay .kicker {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--gold-champagne);
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.safety-faq-badge-overlay .age-mark {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 3rem;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.safety-faq-badge-overlay p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin: 0;
}

.safety-faq-content-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 48px;
}

.unified-safety-block h2 {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.unified-safety-sub {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.safety-pillars {
    list-style: none;
    display: grid;
    gap: 16px;
}

.safety-pillars li {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-border-subtle);
    border-radius: var(--radius-card);
    padding: 16px 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.safety-pillars li:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold-border);
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.safety-pillars b {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.08rem;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.safety-pillars span {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.unified-faq-block .faq-heading {
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.unified-faq-block .faq-heading h2 {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.unified-faq-block .faq-heading p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
}

.faq-list {
    display: grid;
    gap: 12px;
}

.faq-item {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-border-subtle);
    border-radius: var(--radius-card);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.faq-item[open] {
    border-color: var(--gold-border);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.faq-item summary {
    position: relative;
    padding: 16px 48px 16px 20px;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    list-style: none;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker {
    display: none;
}

.faq-item summary::after {
    content: "+";
    position: absolute;
    right: 20px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
    background: rgba(197, 161, 91, 0.08);
    color: var(--gold-light);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    transition: background 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.faq-item[open] summary::after {
    content: "−";
    background: var(--gold-champagne);
    color: #11161B;
    border-color: var(--gold-champagne);
}

.faq-item p {
    padding: 0 20px 18px;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CTA Banner (Bottom of pages) - Split with Image
   ========================================================================== */
.luxury-cta {
    padding: 24px 0 8px;
}

.luxury-cta-box {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-card);
    padding: 40px 48px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 50%, rgba(229, 199, 123, 0.14) 0%, transparent 70%),
                linear-gradient(135deg, #1C2228 0%, #11161B 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 0 30px rgba(197, 161, 91, 0.15);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 0.7fr;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 36px;
}

.luxury-cta-content h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.5rem);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    line-height: 1.15;
}

.luxury-cta-content p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    max-width: 32em;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.luxury-cta-image {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
}

.luxury-cta-image img {
    max-height: 320px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6)) drop-shadow(0 0 20px rgba(197, 161, 91, 0.25));
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.luxury-cta-box:hover .luxury-cta-image img {
    transform: scale(1.04) translateY(-4px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer (Pure Luxury Editorial Aesthetic, Clean Typography & xx.png)
   ========================================================================== */
footer {
    position: relative;
    background: #0B0E12;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(197, 161, 91, 0.22);
    min-height: 460px;
    padding: 44px 0 22px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle luxury gold spotlight in the background */
footer::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 55%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 800px;
    height: 380px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(197, 161, 91, 0.08) 0%, rgba(11, 14, 18, 0) 72%);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Reduced size crisp background image xx.png - 100% full opacity, perfectly visible */
footer::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 820px;
    height: 100%;
    max-height: 410px;
    margin: auto;
    background-image: url('assets/xxx.png');
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: center bottom;
    background-size: contain;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
    filter: brightness(1.02) contrast(1.12);
}

footer .wrap {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
    width: 100%;
}

.fg {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.fg > div {
    background: transparent;
    padding: 0;
    border: none;
}

.fg .brand-col p {
    margin-top: 14px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    max-width: 26em;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95), 0 0 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
}

/* Pure luxury typography without dark pill boxes */
.fg h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95);
}

.fg ul {
    list-style: none;
    display: grid;
    gap: 11px;
}

/* Clean, elegant links with text-shadow and smooth gold hover */
.fg a {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95), 0 0 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
    transition: color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
    display: inline-block;
}

.fg a:hover {
    color: var(--gold-light);
    transform: translateX(4px);
    text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(229, 199, 123, 0.65);
}

.lg {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(197, 161, 91, 0.16);
    padding-top: 18px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 16px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Auth, Forms & Inputs (Join, Login, Contact)
   ========================================================================== */
.auth-box {
    max-width: 480px;
    margin: 36px auto;
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-card);
    padding: 36px 32px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.auth-box-wide {
    max-width: 620px;
}

.auth-box h2 {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.auth-subtitle {
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.auth-box input, .auth-box select, .auth-box textarea,
.cform input, .cform select, .cform textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    background: #1B2025;
    border: 1px solid rgba(197, 161, 91, 0.2);
    border-radius: var(--radius-btn);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.94rem;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.auth-box input:focus, .auth-box select:focus, .auth-box textarea:focus,
.cform input:focus, .cform select:focus, .cform textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--gold-light);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(197, 161, 91, 0.18);
}

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

.join-form-grid .f-full {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

.f-group label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.terms-check {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    margin: 8px 0 12px;
}

.terms-check input {
    width: 17px;
    height: 17px;
    margin-top: 2px;
    accent-color: var(--gold-champagne);
}

.terms-check a {
    color: var(--gold-light);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.auth-switch {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 20px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.auth-switch a {
    color: var(--gold-light);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.auth-switch a:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Contact Form */
.cform {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-card);
    padding: 30px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.cform label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    margin: 14px 0 6px;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.cform label:first-child {
    margin-top: 0;
}

.cform .two {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
}

.cform .two label {
    margin-top: 0;
}

.fine {
    margin-top: 12px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-align: center;
}

.fine a {
    color: var(--gold-light);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Legal Content */
.legal-content {
    max-width: 880px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-card);
    padding: 36px 36px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.legal-content h2 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    margin-top: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: var(--gold-light);
}

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

.legal-content p, .legal-content ul {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.94rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.legal-content ul {
    padding-left: 22px;
}

.legal-content li {
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.legal-content a {
    color: var(--gold-light);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Filter controls (Discover page) */
.filter {
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-card);
    padding: 16px 24px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.filter .age {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    min-width: 240px;
}

.filter input[type="range"] {
    accent-color: var(--gold-champagne);
    flex: 1;
}

.filter output {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    min-width: 32px;
}

/* Safety Page Layout */
.safety-tips-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: 24px;
}

.safety-logo-card {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(197, 161, 78, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%),
                var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--gold-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-card);
    padding: 40px 30px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    text-align: center;
}

.safety-logo-card img {
    max-width: 220px;
    height: auto;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 18px rgba(197, 161, 91, 0.35));
}

.safety-logo-card h3 {
    margin-top: 18px;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.safety-logo-card p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

/* Page Head Hero for Internal Pages */
.page-head {
    padding: 56px 0 28px;
    text-align: center;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 20%, #1B2025 0%, #11161B 80%);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(197, 161, 91, 0.1);
}

.page-head h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.6vw, 3rem);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.page-head p {
    color: var(--text-secondary);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Breakpoints
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .wrap {
        padding: 0 24px;
    }
    .hero-grid {
        gap: 32px;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
    }
    .hero-fade-image {
        max-width: 720px;
    }
    .hero-fade-image img {
        max-height: 520px;
    }
    .members-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
    .journeys-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .about-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 32px;
    }
    .service-row {
        grid-template-columns: 130px 1fr;
    }
    .service-badges {
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
        justify-content: flex-start;
        padding-top: 10px;
        border-top: 1px solid var(--gold-border-subtle);
    }
    .member-spotlight-card {
        grid-template-columns: 160px 1fr;
    }
    .verifications-list {
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
        border-left: none;
        padding-left: 0;
        padding-top: 16px;
        border-top: 1px solid var(--gold-border-subtle);
        flex-direction: row;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 20px;
    }
    .safety-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
    .nav {
        height: 74px;
    }
    .logo-img {
        height: 44px;
    }
    .nav-toggle {
        display: flex;
    }
    .nav-links {
        display: none;
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 18px;
        background: #1B2025;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(197, 161, 91, 0.2);
        padding: 24px 32px;
        box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    }
    .nav-links.active {
        display: flex;
    }
    .hero-noir {
        padding: 40px 0 50px;
    }
    .hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .hero-content {
        max-width: 100%;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
    .hero-actions {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    .hero-image-wrap {
        justify-content: center;
        margin-top: 16px;
    }
    .hero-fade-image {
        max-width: 620px;
        margin: 16px auto 0;
    }
    .hero-fade-image img {
        max-height: 480px;
        transform: scale(1.02);
    }
    .members-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .journeys-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .fg {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .faq-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .safety-tips-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .philosophy-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .wrap {
        padding: 0 16px;
    }
    section {
        padding: 32px 0;
    }
    .stepped-services-section {
        padding: 32px 0;
    }
    .step-top-left .stepped-photo,
    .step-center .stepped-photo,
    .step-bottom-right .stepped-photo {
        height: 220px;
    }
    .journey-image {
        height: 290px;
    }
    .safety-faq-portrait img {
        height: 300px;
    }
    .btn {
        padding: 11px 22px;
        font-size: 0.88rem;
    }
    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 2.1rem;
    }
    .hero-fade-image {
        max-width: 100%;
    }
    .hero-fade-image img {
        max-height: 380px;
        transform: scale(1.01);
    }
    .inquiry-bar {
        padding: 18px 16px;
    }
    .service-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .service-thumb {
        width: 100%;
        height: 140px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
    .service-info p {
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
    .service-badges {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    .member-spotlight-card {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 22px 18px;
    }
    .member-spotlight-photo {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 220px;
        height: 260px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
    .member-spotlight-details p {
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
    .verifications-list {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    .members-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .fg {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 28px;
    }
    .cform .two, .join-form-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .auth-box {
        padding: 26px 20px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
    .safety-faq-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .safety-faq-image-col {
        position: static;
    }
    .safety-faq-portrait img {
        height: 380px;
    }
    .luxury-cta-box {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 36px 24px;
    }
    .luxury-cta-content p {
        margin: 0 auto 24px;
    }
    .luxury-cta-image img {
        max-height: 260px;
    }
}