:root {
  --ivory: #faf6ef;
  --paper: #fffefb;
  --maroon: #741d1d;
  --maroon-dark: #430c0c;
  --maroon-light: #9b2c2c;
  --gold: #d4af37;
  --gold-dark: #aa7c11;
  --gold-soft: #f7dfac;
  --gold-light: #fff8db;
  --sage: #4e6b54;
  --charcoal: #1e1b18;
  --muted: #6e645e;
  --line: rgba(116, 29, 29, 0.12);
  --line-gold: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(67, 12, 12, 0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 16px 40px rgba(67, 12, 12, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 24px 70px rgba(67, 12, 12, 0.15);
  --radius: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 24px;
  --max: 1200px;
}

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

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

body {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 15%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12), transparent 30rem),
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 10%, rgba(78, 107, 84, 0.08), transparent 26rem),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--paper) 0%, var(--ivory) 100%);
  color: var(--charcoal);
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

body.menu-open {
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Accessibility */
.sr-only,
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 0;
}

.skip-link:focus {
  z-index: 1000;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  clip: auto;
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  color: var(--maroon);
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  outline: none;
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* Premium Header Section */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  z-index: 1000;
  top: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 254, 251, 0.85) 0%, rgba(250, 246, 239, 0.75) 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
  transition: all 400ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.site-header.is-scrolled {
  border-bottom-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(67, 12, 12, 0.1);
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Scroll progress bar */
.scroll-progress-container {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05);
  z-index: 10;
}

.scroll-progress-bar {
  width: 0%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--maroon) 100%);
  transition: width 80ms ease-out;
}

.nav {
  position: relative;
  width: min(var(--max), calc(100% - 3rem));
  margin: 0 auto;
  min-height: 84px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  transition: min-height 400ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.site-header.is-scrolled .nav {
  min-height: 72px;
}

/* Rotating SVG Brand Logo Seal */
.brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.logo-seal-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 300ms ease;
}

.brand:hover .logo-seal-container {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.logo-seal {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(116, 29, 29, 0.15));
}

.seal-outer {
  fill: var(--paper);
  stroke: var(--gold);
  stroke-width: 1.5;
}

.seal-inner {
  fill: transparent;
  stroke: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  stroke-width: 1;
  stroke-dasharray: 2, 2;
}

.seal-rotating {
  transform-origin: 50px 50px;
  animation: rotate-clockwise 22s linear infinite;
}

.seal-center-text {
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.logo-glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--gold-soft);
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(12px);
  opacity: 0.15;
  z-index: -1;
  transition: opacity 300ms ease;
}

.brand:hover .logo-glow {
  opacity: 0.3;
}

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

.brand-text strong {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--maroon-dark);
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.brand-text small {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: none;
}

/* Nav links styling */
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2.2rem;
}

.nav-links a[data-nav-link] {
  position: relative;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--maroon-dark);
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  transition: color 250ms ease;
}

.nav-links a[data-nav-link]:hover {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
}

/* Floating link draw line and active dot */
.nav-links a[data-nav-link]::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  bottom: -4px;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, 4px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: transform 300ms cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275), opacity 250ms ease;
}

.nav-links a[data-nav-link]:hover::after {
  transform: translate(-50%, 0);
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.nav-links a[data-nav-link].is-active {
  color: var(--maroon);
}

.nav-links a[data-nav-link].is-active::after {
  transform: translate(-50%, 0);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Header Join Button CTA */
.nav-cta {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--maroon) 0%, var(--maroon-dark) 100%);
  color: var(--gold-light) !important;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px -6px rgba(116, 29, 29, 0.4);
  transition: transform 300ms ease, box-shadow 300ms ease;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

.nav-cta::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -150%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22),
    transparent
  );
  transform: skewX(-20deg);
  transition: none;
}

.nav-cta:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -4px rgba(116, 29, 29, 0.5);
}

.nav-cta:hover::before {
  left: 150%;
  transition: left 900ms ease-in-out;
}

.cta-arrow {
  transition: transform 300ms cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.nav-cta:hover .cta-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Burger menu hamburger toggle button */
.menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2000;
}

.menu-toggle .line {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--maroon);
  position: absolute;
  left: 11px;
  transition: transform 300ms ease, opacity 200ms ease, background-color 300ms ease;
}

.menu-toggle .line-top { top: 16px; }
.menu-toggle .line-middle { top: 21px; }
.menu-toggle .line-bottom { top: 26px; }

.menu-toggle.is-active .line-top {
  transform: translateY(5px) rotate(45deg);
}

.menu-toggle.is-active .line-middle {
  opacity: 0;
}

.menu-toggle.is-active .line-bottom {
  transform: translateY(-5px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* Sections Base Styling */
.section {
  position: relative;
  width: min(var(--max), calc(100% - 3rem));
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 6.5rem 0;
}

.section-heading {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 3.8rem;
}

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--sage);
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

.hero .eyebrow {
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  background: rgba(255, 254, 251, 0.7);
  padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.hero .eyebrow::before,
.hero .eyebrow::after {
  content: '';
  width: 20px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold));
}

.hero .eyebrow::after {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent);
}

.section-title,
.hero h1,
.founder-card h2,
.teaser-card h2 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  color: var(--maroon-dark);
  line-height: 1.1;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 3.2rem);
}

.section-subtitle {
  margin-top: 1.2rem;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Immersive Hero Section */
.hero {
  min-height: calc(100vh - 84px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 5rem 0;
  overflow: visible;
}

.hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.mandala-bg {
  position: absolute;
  width: 480px;
  height: 480px;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.mandala-left {
  left: -200px;
  top: -80px;
  animation: rotate-clockwise 45s linear infinite;
}

.hero-halo {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 45%;
  width: min(70vw, 680px);
  height: min(70vw, 680px);
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08) 0%, rgba(116, 29, 29, 0.02) 50%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  animation: breathe-scale 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Interlinked Wedding Rings in Hero */
.wedding-rings-container {
  position: absolute;
  right: 5%;
  top: 15%;
  width: clamp(160px, 20vw, 260px);
  opacity: 0.85;
  will-change: transform;
}

.wedding-rings-svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  animation: float-slow 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Sacred Threads curves */
.sacred-thread-svg {
  position: absolute;
  width: 100%;
  height: 150px;
  left: 0;
  opacity: 0.45;
}

.thread-one {
  bottom: 12%;
  animation: thread-drift-left 12s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.thread-two {
  top: 35%;
  animation: thread-drift-right 15s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.hero-spark {
  position: absolute;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px 3px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.6);
  animation: spark-glow-pulse 4s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.spark-one { left: 15%; top: 30%; }
.spark-two { right: 20%; bottom: 25%; animation-delay: 1.5s; }
.spark-three { left: 50%; top: 12%; animation-delay: 3s; }

.hero-grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  max-width: 900px;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
}

.hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(3.2rem, 7.5vw, 6.2rem);
  text-wrap: balance;
  margin: 1rem 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  text-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(67, 12, 12, 0.05);
}

.hero-tagline {
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 850;
  color: var(--maroon);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-text {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.8rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.2rem;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Button UI Components */
.button {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.8rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 300ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.button.primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--maroon) 0%, var(--maroon-dark) 100%);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -8px rgba(116, 29, 29, 0.35);
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
}

.button.primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 42px -6px rgba(116, 29, 29, 0.45);
}

.button.secondary {
  background: var(--gold-soft);
  color: var(--maroon-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -6px rgba(170, 124, 17, 0.2);
  border-color: rgba(170, 124, 17, 0.15);
}

.button.secondary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  background: var(--gold-light);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -6px rgba(170, 124, 17, 0.35);
}

.button.ghost {
  background: rgba(255, 254, 251, 0.65);
  color: var(--maroon);
  border-color: var(--line);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.button.ghost:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  background: var(--paper);
  border-color: rgba(116, 29, 29, 0.3);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.button.compact {
  padding: 0.68rem 1.3rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.button.full {
  width: 100%;
}

.text-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--maroon);
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(116, 29, 29, 0.25);
  padding-bottom: 2px;
  width: fit-content;
  transition: all 250ms ease;
}

.text-link:hover {
  color: var(--maroon-light);
  border-bottom-color: var(--gold);
}

.text-link svg {
  transition: transform 250ms cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.text-link:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Trust Strip section variables */
.trust-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.2rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  padding-bottom: 4rem;
}

.pill {
  perspective: 1000px;
}

.pill-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.6rem;
  background: rgba(255, 254, 251, 0.8);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: var(--maroon-dark);
  font-weight: 750;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all 400ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  cursor: default;
}

.pill:hover .pill-inner {
  transform: translateY(-4px) rotateX(4deg);
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  background: var(--paper);
}

.pill-icon {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

/* Communities Cards Grid styling */
.communities-section {
  position: relative;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at bottom, rgba(247, 223, 172, 0.2) 0%, transparent 60%),
    rgba(255, 254, 251, 0.4);
}

.community-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.community-card {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(255, 254, 251, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 2.2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-height: 250px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all 450ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.card-bg-glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 100% 0%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 300ms ease;
  z-index: 1;
}

.community-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.community-card:hover .card-bg-glow {
  opacity: 1;
}

.badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(78, 107, 84, 0.08);
  color: var(--sage);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  width: fit-content;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  z-index: 2;
  border: 1px solid rgba(78, 107, 84, 0.15);
}

.badge-soon {
  background: rgba(116, 29, 29, 0.08);
  color: var(--maroon);
  border-color: rgba(116, 29, 29, 0.15);
}

.community-card h3 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  z-index: 2;
}

.income-bracket {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  z-index: 2;
}

.card-desc {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  z-index: 2;
}

.card-arrow {
  margin-top: auto;
  align-self: flex-end;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background: var(--ivory);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--maroon);
  transition: all 300ms ease;
  z-index: 2;
  border: 1px solid rgba(116, 29, 29, 0.08);
}

.community-card:hover .card-arrow {
  background: var(--maroon);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  transform: rotate(-45deg);
}

/* Soon-to-be launching card state */
.community-card-soon {
  background:
    repeating-linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05) 0 2px, transparent 2px 14px),
    rgba(255, 254, 251, 0.85);
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.community-card-soon:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

/* Community notes layout */
.community-note {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.note-box {
  padding: 2rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: rgba(255, 254, 251, 0.7);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: border-color 300ms ease;
}

.note-box:hover {
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.note-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.note-icon {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
}

.note-box h3 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--maroon-dark);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.note-box p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.disclaimer-box {
  background: rgba(116, 29, 29, 0.03);
  border-color: rgba(116, 29, 29, 0.08);
}

/* About Section layouts */
.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.about-copy {
  position: sticky;
  top: 120px;
}

.about-copy p {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.principles {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.8rem;
}

.principles span {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--maroon) 0%, var(--maroon-dark) 100%);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(116, 29, 29, 0.15);
}

.benefit-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.2rem;
}

.benefit-card {
  background: rgba(255, 254, 251, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 1.8rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all 400ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.benefit-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.benefit-icon-container {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: var(--ivory);
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(116, 29, 29, 0.05);
}

.benefit-card h3 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--maroon-dark);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.benefit-card p {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Editorial Founder Card styling */
.founder-card {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 254, 251, 0.9) 0%, rgba(250, 246, 239, 0.8) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 3.5rem;
  display: flex;
  gap: 3rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.founder-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
  right: -80px;
  bottom: -80px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.founder-seal-accent {
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-light) 0%, var(--gold-soft) 100%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  color: var(--maroon);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

.founder-quote-mark {
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 4.8rem;
  line-height: 1;
  transform: translateY(22px);
}

.founder-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.founder-info h2 {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.founder-title {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--sage);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.founder-quote {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  color: var(--maroon-dark);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* Member Stories Teaser section */
.teaser-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--maroon-dark) 0%, var(--maroon) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 3.5rem;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 3rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.teaser-content {
  max-width: 600px;
}

.teaser-content .eyebrow {
  color: var(--gold-soft);
}

.teaser-card h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.2vw, 2.5rem);
  color: var(--paper);
}

.teaser-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Contact Us Section forms layout */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.contact-form {
  background: rgba(255, 254, 251, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.contact-form label {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--maroon-dark);
}

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

.contact-form input,
.contact-form select,
.contact-form textarea {
  width: 100%;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--paper);
  color: var(--charcoal);
  padding: 0.95rem 1.2rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: all 250ms ease;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.contact-form input::placeholder,
.contact-form textarea::placeholder {
  color: #a8a09b;
}

.contact-form input:focus,
.contact-form select:focus,
.contact-form textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
}

/* Customized select element wrapper */
.select-wrapper {
  position: relative;
}

.select-wrapper::after {
  content: '▼';
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--maroon);
  position: absolute;
  right: 1.2rem;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.contact-form select {
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  padding-right: 2.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* Direct Contact details Card */
.contact-card {
  background: rgba(255, 254, 251, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.contact-card h3 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  color: var(--maroon-dark);
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.contact-phone {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--maroon);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  transition: color 250ms ease;
}

.contact-phone:hover {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
}

.contact-location {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
}

.contact-card .button {
  margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
}

.social-list-title {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.social-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.social-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--maroon-dark);
  transition: all 300ms ease;
}

.social-link:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

.social-link.linkedin:hover { background: #eef7ff; color: #0077b5; border-color: #0077b5; }
.social-link.whatsapp:hover { background: #effdf4; color: #25d366; border-color: #25d366; }
.social-link.instagram:hover { background: #fff0f5; color: #e1306c; border-color: #e1306c; }

/* Subpage testimonials header */
.subpage-hero {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 4.5rem 0 1rem;
  position: relative;
}

.subpage-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.6rem);
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.2rem;
}

/* Testimonials Carousel page styling */
.testimonial-section {
  padding-top: 1rem;
}

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

.carousel-track {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 380px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: stretch;
}

.testimonial-slide {
  grid-area: 1 / 1;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.96) translateY(10px);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 400ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 450ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.testimonial-slide.is-active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: rgba(255, 254, 251, 0.95);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 3rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.8rem;
  height: 100%;
}

.testimonial-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.2rem;
}

.initials {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--maroon) 0%, var(--maroon-dark) 100%);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(116, 29, 29, 0.2);
}

.testimonial-meta h2 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--maroon-dark);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.testimonial-meta p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--sage);
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

blockquote {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 1.6rem);
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--maroon-dark);
  font-style: italic;
}

.testimonial-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.testimonial-tags span {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: var(--gold-light);
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.carousel-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.icon-button {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: var(--paper);
  color: var(--maroon);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all 300ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.icon-button:hover {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  background: var(--gold-soft);
  color: var(--maroon-dark);
}

.carousel-dots {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.carousel-dots button {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: none;
  background: rgba(116, 29, 29, 0.15);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 300ms ease;
  padding: 0;
}

.carousel-dots button:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
}

.carousel-dots button[aria-current="true"] {
  width: 28px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--maroon);
}

/* Premium Footer Layout styling */
.site-footer {
  width: min(var(--max), calc(100% - 3rem));
  margin: 4rem auto 0;
  padding: 4rem 0 3rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 3rem;
}

.footer-brand-section .brand {
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.brand-mark-static {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-light) 0%, var(--gold-soft) 100%);
  color: var(--maroon);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
}

.footer-tagline {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  max-width: 420px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-navigation {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  align-items: center;
}

.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--maroon-dark);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
}

.copyright-row {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(116, 29, 29, 0.06);
  padding-top: 1.8rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--muted);
}

/* Scroll reveal class animations */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 800ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 800ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.reveal.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Custom Animation Keyframes */
@keyframes rotate-clockwise {
  0% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

@keyframes float-slow {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(-3deg); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-12px) rotate(3deg); }
}

@keyframes breathe-scale {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.96); opacity: 0.7; }
  50% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.04); opacity: 1; }
}

@keyframes spark-glow-pulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(0.75); opacity: 0.3; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.25); opacity: 0.9; }
}

@keyframes thread-drift-left {
  0% { transform: translateX(0) scaleY(1); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-4%) scaleY(1.08); }
}

/* 3D Wedding Card Curtain/Invitation Overlay */
.wedding-card-curtain {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  display: flex;
  perspective: 1500px;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transition: visibility 0s 1.3s;
}

.wedding-card-curtain.is-opened {
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.curtain-flap {
  flex: 1;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--maroon-dark) 0%, var(--maroon) 100%);
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.76, 0, 0.24, 1), opacity 1s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 0 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
  z-index: 10;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.curtain-left {
  transform-origin: left center;
  border-right: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
}

.curtain-right {
  transform-origin: right center;
  border-left: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
}

.wedding-card-curtain.is-opened .curtain-left {
  transform: rotateY(-110deg);
  opacity: 0;
}

.wedding-card-curtain.is-opened .curtain-right {
  transform: rotateY(110deg);
  opacity: 0;
}

/* Luxury gold traditional wallpaper pattern */
.curtain-pattern-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0.05;
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(var(--gold) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px), 
    radial-gradient(var(--gold) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px);
  background-size: 24px 24px;
  background-position: 0 0, 12px 12px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.curtain-pattern {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 2rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  border-radius: 8px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.curtain-pattern::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 6px;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
  border-radius: 6px;
}

.curtain-pattern::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.curtain-left .curtain-pattern::after {
  bottom: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  border-top: none;
  border-right: none;
}

.curtain-right .curtain-pattern::after {
  bottom: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  border-top: none;
  border-left: none;
}

.left-pattern::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  top: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  border-bottom: none;
  border-right: none;
}

.right-pattern::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  top: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  border-bottom: none;
  border-left: none;
}

/* Gold mandalas inside flaps */
.curtain-ornament {
  position: absolute;
  width: 130px;
  height: 260px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 12;
  transition: transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.76, 0, 0.24, 1), opacity 0.8s ease;
}

.ornament-left {
  right: 0;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}

.ornament-right {
  left: 0;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}

.wedding-card-curtain.is-opened .ornament-left {
  transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(-40px);
  opacity: 0;
}

.wedding-card-curtain.is-opened .ornament-right {
  transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(40px);
  opacity: 0;
}

.curtain-seal {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
  z-index: 20;
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), opacity 0.6s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.wedding-card-curtain.is-opened .curtain-seal {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.3);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.seal-ring {
  width: 110px;
  height: 110px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #8d2323 0%, #430c0c 100%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 3.5px solid var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 
    0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5),
    inset 0 0 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25),
    0 0 0 6px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 300ms cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275), box-shadow 300ms ease;
}

.seal-ring:hover {
  transform: scale(1.06);
  box-shadow: 
    0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6),
    inset 0 0 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3),
    0 0 0 8px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
}

.seal-svg {
  width: 96px;
  height: 96px;
}

.seal-hint {
  margin-top: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  opacity: 0.85;
  animation: seal-pulse-glow 2s infinite ease-in-out;
  text-shadow: 0 3px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes seal-pulse-glow {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.6; transform: scale(0.96); }
  50% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.04); }
}

/* Smooth unrolling reveal of the hero content inside curtains */
.hero-content-wrapper {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.97) translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

/* Trigger content reveal when curtain receives is-opened class */
.wedding-card-curtain.is-opened ~ .hero-grid .hero-content-wrapper {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
}

.wedding-card-curtain.is-opened .ornament-right {
  transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(40px);
  opacity: 0;
}

/* Instagram Showcase Section */
.instagram-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--white) 0%, var(--paper) 100%);
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
}

.instagram-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

.instagram-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  display: block;
  transition: all 400ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.instagram-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

.instagram-img-container {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
}

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

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

.instagram-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(67, 12, 12, 0.92) 20%, rgba(116, 29, 29, 0.6) 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 350ms ease;
  color: var(--white);
}

.instagram-card:hover .instagram-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
}

.instagram-meta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.instagram-icon {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.instagram-likes {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.instagram-caption {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.instagram-action {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: var(--gold);
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
  align-self: flex-start;
  padding-bottom: 2px;
}

.instagram-cta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

/* Global Transition Modal for Google Form Redirection */
.redirection-modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 9999;
  background: rgba(43, 8, 8, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all 400ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.redirection-modal.is-active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.redirection-content {
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 3.5rem 2.5rem;
  max-width: 480px;
  width: 90%;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  transform: scale(0.92);
  transition: transform 450ms cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.redirection-modal.is-active .redirection-content {
  transform: scale(1);
}

.modal-seal {
  width: 84px;
  height: 84px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #8d2323 0%, #430c0c 100%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2.5px solid var(--gold);
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.modal-seal-svg {
  width: 74px;
  height: 74px;
}

.redirection-content h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-title);
  color: var(--maroon);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.redirection-content p {
  color: var(--charcoal-soft);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.modal-loader {
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: rgba(116, 29, 29, 0.1);
  border-radius: 2px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.loader-bar {
  display: block;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--maroon) 0%, var(--gold) 100%);
  width: 0%;
  animation: load-progress 1.5s linear forwards;
}

@keyframes load-progress {
  0% { width: 0%; }
  100% { width: 100%; }
}

/* Media Queries for Responsiveness (Unified iPad/Tablet support) */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .nav {
    width: min(var(--max), calc(100% - 2rem));
  }

  .menu-toggle {
    display: block;
  }

  .nav-links {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100vh;
    height: 100dvh;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--paper) 0%, var(--ivory) 100%);
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    z-index: 1500;
    transform: translateY(-100%);
    transition: transform 400ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  }

  .nav-links.is-open {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  .nav-links a[data-nav-link] {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
  }

  .hero-bg .wedding-rings-container {
    right: 2%;
    top: 10%;
    width: 180px;
  }

  .trust-strip {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.2rem;
  }

  .instagram-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.2rem;
  }

  .community-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .about-copy {
    position: static;
  }

  .founder-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    gap: 1.8rem;
  }

  .teaser-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 2.8rem;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .teaser-actions {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .teaser-actions .button {
    flex: 1;
  }

  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .carousel-track {
    min-height: 440px;
  }

  .site-footer {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    padding: 3rem 0 2rem;
  }

  .footer-navigation {
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  :root {
    --radius: 10px;
    --radius-lg: 18px;
  }

  .section {
    width: min(var(--max), calc(100% - 1.5rem));
    padding: 4.5rem 0;
  }

  .site-header.is-scrolled .nav {
    min-height: 64px;
  }

  .brand-text small {
    display: none;
  }

  .hero {
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
  }

  .hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 11vw, 3.8rem);
  }

  .hero-tagline {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }

  .hero-text {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }

  .hero-actions .button {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .wedding-rings-container {
    display: none; /* Hide rings on small mobile for visual clarity */
  }

  .trust-strip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.8rem;
  }

  .instagram-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .instagram-card {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  }

  .pill-inner {
    padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
  }

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

  .community-card {
    padding: 1.8rem;
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .community-note {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
  }

  .note-box {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }

  .benefit-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .benefit-card {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }

  .founder-card {
    padding: 1.8rem;
  }

  .founder-info h2 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }

  .founder-quote {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }

  .teaser-card {
    padding: 1.8rem;
  }

  .teaser-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .teaser-actions .button {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .contact-form {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 1.8rem;
    gap: 1.2rem;
  }

  .contact-card {
    padding: 1.8rem;
  }

  .contact-phone {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
  }

  .testimonial-card {
    padding: 1.8rem;
  }

  blockquote {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }

  .carousel-track {
    min-height: 480px;
  }

  .copyright-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* Reduced motion considerations */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *,
  *::before,
  *::after {
    animation-delay: -1ms !important;
    animation-duration: 1ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    background-attachment: initial !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
    transition-duration: 0s !important;
    transition-delay: 0s !important;
  }

  .reveal {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }

  .logo-seal-rotating,
  .seal-rotating,
  .mandala-left,
  .wedding-rings-svg,
  .hero-halo,
  .hero-spark,
  .thread-one,
  .thread-two {
    animation: none !important;
  }
}

/* Application CTA Card Styles */
.application-cta-card {
  background: var(--paper-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-soft);
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: flex-start;
  min-height: 400px;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.application-cta-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

.application-cta-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-title);
  color: var(--maroon);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  margin-top: 0;
}

.app-card-subtitle {
  color: var(--charcoal-soft);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.app-benefits-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 2.5rem 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.2rem;
}

.app-benefits-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.8rem;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  text-align: left;
}

.bullet-gold {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: bold;
}

.contact-phone-link,
.contact-social-link {
  color: var(--maroon);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-bottom: 1px dotted var(--gold-soft);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.contact-phone-link:hover,
.contact-social-link:hover {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  border-bottom-color: var(--maroon);
}

/* Redesigned Split Contact Section Styles */
.contact-split-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 5.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.contact-info-panel {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  text-align: left;
}

.premium-heading-large {
  font-family: var(--font-title);
  font-size: 3.25rem;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--maroon);
  margin: 0.8rem 0 1.5rem 0;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.contact-panel-desc {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--charcoal-soft);
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.quick-contact-methods {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.8rem;
  width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.quick-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.2rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.quick-contact-item:not(.no-click):hover {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

.method-icon-wrap {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--paper-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-soft);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--maroon);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.pin-icon {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
}

.method-details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.method-label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.method-value {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--maroon-dark);
}

.online-indicator {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--sage);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

.online-indicator .dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--sage);
  display: inline-block;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--sage);
  animation: pulse-dot 1.8s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse-dot {
  0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.6; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.1); opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.6; }
}

.panel-socials {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.8rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.panel-socials a {
  color: var(--maroon);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px dotted var(--gold-soft);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.panel-socials a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  border-bottom-color: var(--maroon);
}

.panel-socials .sep {
  color: var(--line);
}

/* Right Column Action Cards */
.contact-action-panel {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.elite-apply-card {
  background: var(--paper-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-soft);
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  text-align: left;
}

.elite-apply-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

.elite-apply-card.whatsapp-card {
  background: rgba(116, 29, 29, 0.02);
  border-color: rgba(116, 29, 29, 0.15);
}

.elite-apply-card.whatsapp-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--maroon);
}

.card-badge {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  background: rgba(116, 29, 29, 0.08);
  color: var(--maroon);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.card-badge.gold-badge {
  background: rgba(170, 124, 17, 0.08);
  color: var(--gold-dark);
}

.elite-apply-card .card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-title);
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  color: var(--maroon-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  margin-top: 0;
}

.elite-apply-card .card-subtitle {
  color: var(--charcoal-soft);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.52;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  margin-top: 0;
}

/* Media Query overrides for Contact split */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .contact-split-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
  }
  
  .premium-heading-large {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }
}

/* Next Step Section Recreated From Scratch */
.next-step-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 3.5rem auto 0 auto;
}

.next-step-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--paper-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-soft);
  padding: 3.8rem 3.2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  text-align: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.4s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.next-step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

/* Elegant Royal Inner Borders & Corner Accents */
.card-border-frame {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  bottom: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius-lg) - 6px);
}

.card-corner-accent {
  position: absolute;
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold-dark);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.card-corner-accent.top-left {
  top: 10px;
  left: 10px;
  border-right: none;
  border-bottom: none;
}

.card-corner-accent.top-right {
  top: 10px;
  right: 10px;
  border-left: none;
  border-bottom: none;
}

.card-corner-accent.bottom-left {
  bottom: 10px;
  left: 10px;
  border-right: none;
  border-top: none;
}

.card-corner-accent.bottom-right {
  bottom: 10px;
  right: 10px;
  border-left: none;
  border-top: none;
}

/* Header inside card */
.step-card-header {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.step-icon-wrapper {
  width: 68px;
  height: 68px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(116, 29, 29, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--maroon);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.step-icon-wrapper.whatsapp-theme-icon {
  background: rgba(78, 107, 84, 0.05);
  border-color: rgba(78, 107, 84, 0.25);
  color: var(--sage);
}

.step-badge {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.step-badge.gold-badge {
  color: var(--maroon);
}

.step-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-title);
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--maroon-dark);
  margin: 0 0 0.3rem 0;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.step-card-tagline {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Body Content */
.step-card-body {
  width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
}

.step-card-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--charcoal-soft);
  margin: 0 0 1.8rem 0;
}

.step-benefits-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.8rem;
}

.step-benefits-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.8rem;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.bullet-star {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: bold;
}

/* Phone link styling */
.phone-link-wrapper {
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.step-phone-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.step-phone-link span:first-child {
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--maroon);
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  line-height: 1.1;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold-soft);
  padding-bottom: 4px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.step-phone-link:hover span:first-child {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  border-bottom-color: var(--maroon);
}

/* Footer Action Buttons */
.step-card-footer {
  width: 100%;
}

.next-step-btn {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.8rem;
  padding: 1.15rem 2rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.next-step-btn.whatsapp-btn {
  background: var(--sage);
  border-color: var(--sage);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.next-step-btn.whatsapp-btn:hover {
  background: var(--sage-dark);
  border-color: var(--sage-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(78, 107, 84, 0.25);
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .next-step-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
  
  .next-step-card {
    padding: 3rem 2.2rem;
  }
}