/* =========================================================
   KURUVI — Premium Seeds  |  Global Styles
   ========================================================= */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Cormorant+Garamond:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,600;1,300;1,400&family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600&display=swap');

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

:root {
    --cream: #f4fbf4;
    --sand: #e6f0e6;
    --moss: #14361e;
    --sage: #5fb473;
    --earth: #8b6e4e;
    --charcoal: #051408;
    --bark: #0f2414;
    --gold: #d1a852;
    --white: #ffffff;
    --ff-serif: 'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif;
    --ff-sans: 'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif;
    --ease-out: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
    background: var(--charcoal);
    color: var(--cream);
    font-family: var(--ff-sans);
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

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

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

/* ---------- Scroll bar ---------- */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 6px;
}

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

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: var(--moss);
    border-radius: 3px;
}

/* =========================================================
   NAVBAR
   ========================================================= */
.nav {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 100;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
}

.nav.scrolled {
    position: fixed;
    background: transparent;
    border-bottom: none;
}

.nav-logo {
    padding: 0.8rem 2rem;
    margin-top: -1rem;
    /* push flush to top */
    margin-left: -2rem;
    /* push flush to left */
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: var(--cream);
    border-radius: 0 0 20px 0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    height: 90px;
}

.nav-logo-img {
    height: 100%;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    transform: scale(1.2);
}

.footer-logo {
    margin-left: 0;
    margin-top: 0;
    padding: 0.8rem 1.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    height: 70px;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: inline-flex;
}

.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    background: rgba(10, 20, 12, 0.4);
    /* Darker glassmorphism for better contrast */
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border-radius: 30px;
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    margin: 0.5rem auto 0;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.nav-links a {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    transition: background 0.3s, color 0.3s;
    position: relative;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    /* extra legibility */
}

/* Smooth hover animation */
.nav-links a:hover,
.nav-links a.active {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.nav-cta {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0.8rem 1.8rem;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--charcoal);
    border-radius: 0 0 0 20px;
    transition: transform 0.35s, box-shadow 0.35s;
    margin-top: -1rem;
    margin-right: -2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.nav-cta:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.nav-burger {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
    cursor: pointer;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    padding: 0;
    outline: none;
}

.nav-burger span {
    display: block;
    width: 24px;
    height: 1.5px;
    background: var(--cream);
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.hero {
    position: relative;
    height: 100vh;
    min-height: 700px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #051408 0%, #0a1c10 45%, #0f2414 100%);
    /* Midnight forest gradient */
}

.hero-video-wrap {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* Base background image (Farmland) */
.hero-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    background-image: url('assets/hero_bg_new.png');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-attachment: scroll;
    /* Darken slightly to ensure gold text readability */
    filter: brightness(0.8) contrast(1.1);
}

.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 3;
    max-width: 820px;
    padding: 0 2rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: 4rem;
    /* clear nav */
}

.hero-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--sand);
    /* Softer light gold for minimal look */
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    padding: 0.5rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 100px;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(24px);
    will-change: transform, opacity;
    animation: fade-up 0.6s 0.1s var(--ease-out) forwards;
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    color: #ffffff;
    /* pure white for max contrast */
    text-shadow: 0 4px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    /* Much stronger drop shadow */
    margin-bottom: 0px;
    /* Removed bottom margin since buttons are absolutely positioned below */
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    will-change: transform, opacity;
    animation: fade-up 0.7s 0.2s var(--ease-out) forwards;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 4;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-title .light-text {
    font-family: var(--ff-sans);
    font-weight: 300;
}

.hero-title em {
    font-family: var(--ff-serif);
    font-style: italic;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 300;
}

.hero-title .massive-text {
    font-family: var(--ff-sans);
    font-size: clamp(4rem, 16vw, 240px);
    /* Slightly larger */
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    /* Warm gold */
    line-height: 0.85;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    display: block;
    margin-top: 0.8rem;
    /* Push down slightly to overlap field more */
    text-shadow: none;
    /* Removed shadow for flat minimal look */
}

.hero-actions {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(24px);
    will-change: transform, opacity;
    animation: fade-up 0.7s 0.3s var(--ease-out) forwards;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .hero-title .massive-text {
        font-size: clamp(4rem, 22vw, 160px);
    }

    .hero-content {
        margin-top: 6rem;
    }
}

.btn-primary {
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    /* 16px 32px padding */
    background: #FFD700;
    /* More saturated gold */
    color: var(--charcoal);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 2px;
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s;
}

.btn-primary::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    transform: translateX(-100%);
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    /* Hover lift */
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.4);
}

.btn-primary:hover::after {
    transform: translateX(0);
}

.btn-ghost {
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    /* 16px 32px padding */
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--cream);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 240, 232, 0.35);
    border-radius: 2px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s, color 0.3s;
}

.btn-ghost:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    /* Hover lift */
    border-color: var(--cream);
}

.hero-scroll {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 2.4rem;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 3;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fade-up 1s 1.5s var(--ease-out) forwards;
}

.hero-scroll span {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    /* Increased size by 10% */
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.25em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    /* Boost shadow slightly */
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.3rem;
}

.hero-scroll .bounce-arrow {
    display: block;
    animation: bounce 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes bounce {

    0%,
    20%,
    50%,
    80%,
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

    40% {
        transform: translateY(-5px);
    }

    60% {
        transform: translateY(-3px);
    }
}

.scroll-line {
    width: 1.5px;
    height: 50px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9), transparent);
    animation: scroll-pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes scroll-pulse {

    0%,
    100% {
        opacity: 0.5;
        transform: scaleY(1);
    }

    50% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scaleY(1.15);
    }
}

/* =========================================================
   SECTION COMMONS
   ========================================================= */
.section {
    padding: 7rem 5%;
}

.section-label {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.25em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.section-title {
    font-family: var(--ff-serif);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.15;
    color: var(--cream);
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.section-sub {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: rgba(245, 240, 232, 0.6);
    max-width: 560px;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.divider {
    width: 48px;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* Scroll animations */
.reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(40px);
    will-change: transform, opacity;
    transition: opacity 0.5s var(--ease-out), transform 0.5s var(--ease-out);
}

.reveal.delay-1 {
    transition-delay: 0.1s;
}

.reveal.delay-2 {
    transition-delay: 0.2s;
}

.reveal.delay-3 {
    transition-delay: 0.3s;
}

.reveal.delay-4 {
    transition-delay: 0.4s;
}

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

/* =========================================================
   MARQUEE TICKER
   ========================================================= */
.ticker {
    background: var(--moss);
    padding: 0.9rem 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.2);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.2);
}

.ticker-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 3rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
    animation: ticker-scroll 24s linear infinite;
}

.ticker-track span {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--cream);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ticker-track span.dot {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: 0;
}

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

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

/* =========================================================
   VALUE PROPOSITIONS (Premium Section)
   ========================================================= */
.values {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at top, #0d2e17 0%, #051408 100%);
    /* Rich, deep emerald/midnight */
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 8rem 5%;
}

.values-premium-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.bg-blob {
    position: absolute;
    background: rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.05);
    /* very faint gold */
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(80px);
    /* huge blur */
    mix-blend-mode: screen;
}

.blob-1 {
    width: 60vw;
    height: 60vw;
    top: -20%;
    left: -10%;
    animation: floatBlob1 25s infinite ease-in-out alternate;
}

.blob-2 {
    width: 50vw;
    height: 40vw;
    bottom: -10%;
    right: -5%;
    background: rgba(122, 158, 110, 0.04);
    /* soft moss */
    animation: floatBlob2 30s infinite ease-in-out alternate;
}

.blob-3 {
    width: 30vw;
    height: 30vw;
    top: 40%;
    left: 20%;
    background: rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.03);
    animation: floatBlob1 20s infinite ease-in-out alternate-reverse;
}

.blob-4 {
    width: 45vw;
    height: 45vw;
    top: 10%;
    right: 15%;
    background: rgba(122, 158, 110, 0.03);
    animation: floatBlob2 22s infinite ease-in-out alternate-reverse;
}

@keyframes floatBlob1 {
    0% {
        transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1) rotate(0deg);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translate(10%, 15%) scale(1.1) rotate(20deg);
    }
}

@keyframes floatBlob2 {
    0% {
        transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1) rotate(0deg);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translate(-15%, -10%) scale(1.15) rotate(-15deg);
    }
}

.values-hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4.2rem);
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: var(--cream);
    font-weight: 300;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.values-hero-title em {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 300;
}

.values-accordion {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 4rem;
    height: 500px;
    width: 100%;
}

.accordion-card {
    position: relative;
    flex: 1;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: flex 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), filter 0.5s ease, box-shadow 0.5s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
    filter: grayscale(10%) brightness(0.9);
}

/* When the container is hovered, all cards shrink slightly by default */
.values-accordion:hover .accordion-card {
    flex: 1;
    filter: grayscale(50%) brightness(0.7);
}

/* The actively hovered card inside the container expands */
.values-accordion .accordion-card:hover,
.accordion-card.active {
    flex: 4;
    filter: grayscale(0%) brightness(1);
    transform: scale(1.02);
    z-index: 2;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.accordion-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    /* Much lighter gradient overlay for text readability without washing out the photo */
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(10, 28, 16, 0.95) 0%, rgba(10, 28, 16, 0.2) 40%, transparent 100%);
    transition: background 0.6s ease;
}

.accordion-card.active::before,
.accordion-card:hover::before {
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(10, 28, 16, 0.95) 0%, rgba(10, 28, 16, 0.1) 60%, transparent 100%);
}

.accordion-content {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 2;
}

.accordion-text {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(15px);
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease, max-height 0.4s ease, margin 0.4s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
    max-height: 0;
    margin-top: 0;
}

.accordion-card:hover .accordion-text,
.accordion-card.active .accordion-text {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
    pointer-events: auto;
    max-height: 200px;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    transition-delay: 0.1s, 0.1s, 0s, 0.1s;
}

.value-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    /* Removed margin, now handled by flex */
    color: var(--gold);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.accordion-card.active .value-icon,
.accordion-card:hover .value-icon {
    transform: scale(1.1) translateY(-5px);
}

.value-icon svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

.value-title {
    font-family: var(--ff-serif);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--cream);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.value-text {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: rgba(245, 240, 232, 0.7);
    /* Slightly brighter text */
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Responsive adjustments for the accordion */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .values-accordion {
        flex-direction: row;
        height: 380px;
        gap: 1rem;
        overflow-x: auto;
        scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
        padding-bottom: 1rem;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    }

    .values-accordion::-webkit-scrollbar {
        height: 4px;
    }

    .values-accordion::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
        background-color: rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.4);
        border-radius: 4px;
    }

    .accordion-card {
        flex: 0 0 85%;
        width: 85%;
        min-width: 280px;
        scroll-snap-align: center;
        border-radius: 12px;
    }

    .accordion-card:hover,
    .accordion-card.active {
        flex: 0 0 85%;
    }

    .accordion-card .accordion-text {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
        pointer-events: auto;
        max-height: 200px;
        margin-top: 1rem;
    }

    .accordion-card .value-icon {
        transform: scale(1.1) translateY(-5px);
        margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }
}

/* =========================================================
   ABOUT SPLIT
   ========================================================= */
.about {
    background: #0a1c10;
}

.about-inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 5rem;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.about-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    height: 560px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.about-img-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 8s ease;
}

.about-img-wrap:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.about-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 2rem;
    right: 2rem;
    background: var(--bark);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.3);
    padding: 1.2rem 1.6rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.about-badge strong {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--ff-serif);
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: var(--gold);
    line-height: 1;
}

.about-badge span {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--cream);
}



.stat-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 3rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
    padding-top: 2.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.15);
}

.stat strong {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--ff-serif);
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: var(--gold);
}

.stat span {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(245, 240, 232, 0.5);
}

/* =========================================================
   CATALOG / SHOWCASE — section removed, keeping vars only
   ========================================================= */

/* =========================================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ========================================================= */
.testimonials {
    background: var(--charcoal);
}

.testi-swiper-wrap {
    margin-top: 3.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 3rem;
}

.testi-swiper {
    padding-bottom: 2.5rem !important;
}

.testi-card {
    background: #0a1c10;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.08);
    padding: 2.4rem 2rem;
    height: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    transition: border-color 0.4s, transform 0.4s var(--ease-out);
}

.testi-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.25);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.testi-stars {
    display: flex;
    gap: 3px;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.testi-stars span {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.testi-quote {
    font-family: var(--ff-serif);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--cream);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
}

.testi-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.9rem;
}

.testi-avatar {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--moss);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--ff-serif);
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--cream);
}

.testi-name {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--cream);
}

.testi-role {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: rgba(245, 240, 232, 0.45);
}

.testi-swiper-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet {
    background: rgba(245, 240, 232, 0.25);
    opacity: 1;
}

.testi-swiper-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
    background: var(--gold);
    transform: scale(1.3);
}

/* =========================================================
   HOW IT WORKS
   ========================================================= */
.how {
    background: #0f2414;
}

.how-steps {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: 3rem;
    margin-top: 4rem;
    position: relative;
}

.how-steps::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 2.5rem;
    left: 10%;
    right: 10%;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.3), transparent);
}

.step {
    text-align: center;
}

.step-num {
    font-family: var(--ff-serif);
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.2);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    transition: color 0.4s;
}

.step:hover .step-num {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.step-icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    margin: 0 auto 1.2rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.25);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--gold);
    transition: background 0.4s, border-color 0.4s, transform 0.4s var(--ease-out);
}

.step:hover .step-icon {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--charcoal);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.step-title {
    font-family: var(--ff-serif);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--cream);
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.step-text {
    font-size: 0.83rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: rgba(245, 240, 232, 0.55);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* =========================================================
   PARALLAX STRIP
   ========================================================= */
.parallax-strip {
    height: 380px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.parallax-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -80px 0;
    background:
        linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(74, 92, 63, 0.8) 0%, rgba(28, 31, 26, 0.6) 100%),
        url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1582903324218-5e0c0b3e2c93?w=1400&q=80') center/cover;
    will-change: transform;
}

.parallax-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0 2rem;
}

.parallax-content blockquote {
    font-family: var(--ff-serif);
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem);
    font-weight: 300;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--cream);
    line-height: 1.3;
    max-width: 700px;
}

.parallax-content cite {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 1.2rem;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-style: normal;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
}

/* =========================================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ========================================================= */
.testimonials {
    background: var(--charcoal);
}

.testi-track-wrap {
    margin-top: 3.5rem;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.testi-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5px;
    transition: transform 0.7s var(--ease-out);
}

.testi-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 1px);
    background: #0a1c10;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.08);
    padding: 2.4rem 2rem;
    transition: border-color 0.4s, transform 0.4s var(--ease-out);
}

.testi-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.25);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.testi-stars {
    display: flex;
    gap: 3px;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.testi-stars span {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.testi-quote {
    font-family: var(--ff-serif);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--cream);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
}

.testi-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.9rem;
}

.testi-avatar {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--moss);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--ff-serif);
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--cream);
}

.testi-name {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--cream);
}

.testi-role {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: rgba(245, 240, 232, 0.45);
}

.testi-dots {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 2.2rem;
}

.testi-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(245, 240, 232, 0.25);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
}

.testi-dot.active {
    background: var(--gold);
    transform: scale(1.3);
}

/* =========================================================
   NEWSLETTER / CTA BAND
   ========================================================= */
.cta-band {
    background: var(--moss);
    padding: 5rem 5%;
    text-align: center;
}

.cta-band .section-title {
    color: var(--cream);
}

.cta-band .section-sub {
    color: rgba(245, 240, 232, 0.75);
    margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
}

.newsletter-form {
    display: flex;
    max-width: 460px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    gap: 0;
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 240, 232, 0.3);
    border-radius: 2px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.newsletter-form input {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 0.9rem 1.4rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: none;
    outline: none;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--cream);
    font-family: var(--ff-sans);
}

.newsletter-form input::placeholder {
    color: rgba(245, 240, 232, 0.45);
}

.newsletter-form button {
    padding: 0.9rem 1.6rem;
    background: var(--gold);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--charcoal);
    transition: background 0.3s;
}

.newsletter-form button:hover {
    background: #e6c888;
}

/* =========================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================= */
.footer {
    background: #030d05;
    /* Deepest midnight green */
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.1);
    padding: 4rem 5% 2rem;
}

.footer-top {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.footer-brand .nav-logo {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer-tagline {
    font-size: 0.83rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: rgba(245, 240, 232, 0.45);
    line-height: 1.75;
    max-width: 240px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.social-icons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.8rem;
}

.social-icon {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 240, 232, 0.2);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: rgba(245, 240, 232, 0.55);
    transition: border-color 0.3s, color 0.3s, background 0.3s;
}

.social-icon:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    color: var(--gold);
}

.footer-col-title {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 1.3rem;
}

.footer-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.7rem;
}

.footer-links a {
    font-size: 0.83rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: rgba(245, 240, 232, 0.5);
    transition: color 0.3s;
}

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

.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(245, 240, 232, 0.07);
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.footer-copy {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: rgba(245, 240, 232, 0.3);
}

.footer-legal {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-legal a {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: rgba(245, 240, 232, 0.3);
    transition: color 0.3s;
}

.footer-legal a:hover {
    color: var(--cream);
}

/* =========================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ========================================================= */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .about-inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }

    .about-img-wrap {
        height: 360px;
    }

    .footer-top {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    /* ── Mobile Nav Overlay ── */
    .nav-links {
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        right: -100%;
        width: 100vw;
        height: 100vh;
        background: rgba(5, 20, 8, 0.95);
        backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        margin: 0;
        border-radius: 0;
        border: none;
        transition: right 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.77, 0, 0.175, 1);
        z-index: 1000;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .nav-links.nav-active {
        right: 0;
    }

    .nav-links a {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
        padding: 1rem 2rem;
    }

    /* Burger Menu Icon inside Nav */
    .nav-burger {
        display: flex;
        z-index: 1001;
    }

    /* Burger X Animation */
    .nav-burger.toggle span:nth-child(1) {
        transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(-5px, 6px);
    }

    .nav-burger.toggle span:nth-child(2) {
        opacity: 0;
    }

    .nav-burger.toggle span:nth-child(3) {
        transform: rotate(45deg) translate(-4px, -6px);
    }

    .testi-card {
        flex: 0 0 calc(100% - 1px);
    }

    .hero-title .massive-text {
        font-size: clamp(3rem, 18vw, 180px);
        /* Tighter scaling for mobile */
    }

    .hero-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .hero-btn {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 300px;
        text-align: center;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .footer-top {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .stat-row {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 1.5rem 1rem;
    }

    .how-steps::before {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* =========================================================
   UTILITY
   ========================================================= */
@keyframes fade-up {
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.container {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.footer-socials {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-socials a {
    color: rgba(245, 240, 232, 0.55);
    transition: color 0.3s, transform 0.2s;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.footer-socials a:hover {
    color: var(--gold);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-socials a svg {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
}