:root {
  /* Brand Color Palette */
  --brand-cream: #0c0b0d;           /* Charcoal/Black for text */
  --brand-charcoal: #faf9f6;        /* Warm alabaster cream for body backdrop */
  --brand-charcoal-soft: #f5f4f0;   /* Slightly deeper soft cream backdrop */
  --brand-charcoal-card: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75); /* Frosted white glass cards */
  --brand-mocha: #e4e1d9;           /* Soft warm grey for dividers */
  --brand-accent: #d0137d;          /* Traditional Rani Pink */
  --brand-accent-soft: #e52b8f;     /* Vivid Pink Magenta */
  --brand-accent-deep: #800040;     /* Royal Deep Saree Magenta */
  
  /* Gold Legacy Palette (Celebrating 50+ Years) */
  --brand-gold: #d4af37;            /* Heritage Gold */
  --brand-gold-soft: #f3e5ab;       /* Muted Champagne Gold */
  --brand-gold-deep: #aa7c11;       /* Antique Burnished Gold */
  
  /* System Tokens */
  --line-soft: rgba(12, 11, 13, 0.06);
  --line-accent: rgba(208, 19, 125, 0.12);
  --line-gold: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  --glow-accent: rgba(208, 19, 125, 0.08);
  --glow-gold: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
  --shadow-premium: 0 10px 40px -10px rgba(12, 11, 13, 0.04), 0 2px 8px -2px rgba(12, 11, 13, 0.02);
  --shadow-premium-hover: 0 30px 60px -15px rgba(208, 19, 125, 0.12), 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(12, 11, 13, 0.06);
  
  /* Animation Timings */
  --transition-bezier: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-speed: 0.4s;
}

* {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif;
  color: var(--brand-cream);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 5% 10%, rgba(208, 19, 125, 0.04), transparent 35%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 85%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.03), transparent 40%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, #ffffff 0%, var(--brand-charcoal) 50%, var(--brand-charcoal-soft) 100%);
  min-height: 100vh;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.font-display {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.page-shell {
  width: min(92%, 1280px);
  margin-inline: auto;
}

/* Header & Floating Navigation */
header {
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--transition-bezier), padding 0.4s var(--transition-bezier);
}

.top-nav {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(12, 11, 13, 0.02);
  transition: all 0.4s var(--transition-bezier);
  color: var(--brand-cream);
}

.top-nav.scrolled {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  border: 1px solid rgba(12, 11, 13, 0.05);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px -10px rgba(12, 11, 13, 0.08);
}

.nav-link {
  position: relative;
  transition: color 0.3s ease, letter-spacing 0.3s ease;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px;
  left: 50%;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand-accent), var(--brand-gold));
  transition: width 0.3s var(--transition-bezier), left 0.3s var(--transition-bezier);
}

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after {
  width: 100%;
  left: 0;
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--brand-accent-soft);
  text-shadow: 0 0 1px rgba(229, 43, 143, 0.15);
}

/* Buttons with Premium Shimmers */
.brand-btn {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-accent-deep) 0%, var(--brand-accent) 50%, var(--brand-accent-soft) 100%);
  background-size: 200% auto;
  color: #ffffff;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -3px var(--glow-accent);
  transition: all 0.4s var(--transition-bezier);
  cursor: pointer;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.brand-btn::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: -150%;
  width: 50%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.4), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-25deg);
  transition: 0.75s;
}

.brand-btn:hover::before {
  left: 150%;
}

.brand-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -4px rgba(208, 19, 125, 0.35);
  background-position: right center;
}

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

.outline-btn {
  border: 1px solid rgba(208, 19, 125, 0.25);
  color: var(--brand-accent);
  background: rgba(208, 19, 125, 0.02);
  transition: all 0.4s var(--transition-bezier);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.outline-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(208, 19, 125, 0.05);
  border-color: var(--brand-accent-soft);
  color: var(--brand-accent-soft);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -5px rgba(208, 19, 125, 0.15);
}

.outline-btn-white {
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  color: #ffffff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  transition: all 0.4s var(--transition-bezier);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.outline-btn-white:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

/* Glassmorphism Panels */
.glass-panel {
  background: var(--brand-charcoal-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
  transition: all 0.5s var(--transition-bezier);
}

.glass-panel:hover {
  border-color: var(--line-accent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium-hover);
}

.brand-chip {
  border: 1px solid rgba(208, 19, 125, 0.2);
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(208, 19, 125, 0.06), rgba(229, 43, 143, 0.01));
  color: var(--brand-accent);
  text-shadow: 0 0 1px rgba(208, 19, 125, 0.05);
}

.accent-line {
  border-color: var(--line-accent);
}

/* Scroll Animations */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 1s var(--transition-bezier), transform 1s var(--transition-bezier);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}
.reveal.show {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.reveal-left {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-50px);
  transition: opacity 1.2s var(--transition-bezier), transform 1.2s var(--transition-bezier);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}
.reveal-left.show {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.reveal-right {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(50px);
  transition: opacity 1.2s var(--transition-bezier), transform 1.2s var(--transition-bezier);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}
.reveal-right.show {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.reveal-scale {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.92) translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity 1s var(--transition-bezier), transform 1s var(--transition-bezier);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}
.reveal-scale.show {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
}

.reveal-fade {
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 1.2s var(--transition-bezier);
  will-change: opacity;
}
.reveal-fade.show {
  opacity: 1;
}

@keyframes dotPulse {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(208, 19, 125, 0.5); }
  70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(208, 19, 125, 0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(208, 19, 125, 0); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Homepage - Parallax Hero Section & Legacy Badge
   ========================================================================== */
#hero-parallax {
  height: 100vh;
}

.parallax-bg-wrapper {
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  will-change: transform;
}

.parallax-bg {
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  transform: scale(1.18);
  animation: heroBgZoomOut 2.8s var(--transition-bezier) forwards;
  transition: transform 0.1s linear;
}

@keyframes heroBgZoomOut {
  to { transform: scale(1.05); }
}

.page-fade-in {
  animation: pageFadeInEntrance 0.8s var(--transition-bezier) forwards;
}

@keyframes pageFadeInEntrance {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.hero-gradient-overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(6, 4, 8, 0.85) 0%, rgba(6, 4, 8, 0.4) 50%, rgba(6, 4, 8, 0.1) 100%),
              linear-gradient(to top, rgba(6, 4, 8, 0.9) 0%, transparent 50%),
              linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(6, 4, 8, 0.7) 0%, transparent 30%);
}

#hero-text-container,
#hero-badge-container {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px);
  transition: opacity 1.5s var(--transition-bezier), transform 1.5s var(--transition-bezier);
}

#hero-text-container.show-entrance,
#hero-badge-container.show-entrance {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

#hero-text-container h1 {
  text-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

#hero-text-container p {
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

/* Legacy Golden Badge */
.gold-legacy-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  perspective: 1000px;
  animation: badge-float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}

@keyframes badge-float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-10px) rotate(1deg); }
}

.logo-ring {
  border: 1px solid var(--line-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--glow-accent);
  transition: all 0.4s var(--transition-bezier);
}

.logo-ring:hover {
  border-color: var(--brand-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(208, 19, 125, 0.25);
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Homepage - Navigation Hub Section
   ========================================================================== */
.nav-hub-section {
  isolation: isolate;
}

.nav-hub-bg {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fefbfc 0%, #fff2f8 35%, #fbe3f2 65%, #fbf7fc 100%);
  z-index: -20;
}

.nav-orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -10;
  filter: blur(80px);
}
.nav-orb--1 {
  width: 450px; height: 450px;
  top: -100px; left: -120px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(208,19,125,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  animation: orb-drift-1 15s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.nav-orb--2 {
  width: 350px; height: 350px;
  bottom: -80px; right: -80px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212,175,55,0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  animation: orb-drift-2 18s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.nav-orb--3 {
  width: 300px; height: 300px;
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(208,19,125,0.04) 0%, transparent 70%);
  animation: orb-drift-3 10s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes orb-drift-1 {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  33% { transform: translate(50px, 40px) scale(1.1); }
  66% { transform: translate(-30px, 60px) scale(0.9); }
}
@keyframes orb-drift-2 {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  40% { transform: translate(-60px, -40px) scale(1.15); }
  70% { transform: translate(30px, -60px) scale(0.85); }
}
@keyframes orb-drift-3 {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1); opacity: 0.6; }
  50% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.25); opacity: 1; }
}

.nav-particles { position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; z-index: -5; }
.nav-particle {
  position: absolute;
  left: var(--x);
  top: var(--y);
  width: var(--s);
  height: var(--s);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(208, 19, 125, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(208, 19, 125, 0.15);
  animation: particle-float var(--d) ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes particle-float {
  0% { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); opacity: 0.3; }
  100% { transform: translateY(-20px) scale(1.3); opacity: 0.9; }
}

.nav-hub-gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff40a0 0%, #e5198f 35%, var(--brand-gold) 70%, #ff40a0 100%);
  background-size: 200% auto;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  animation: text-shimmer 5s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes text-shimmer {
  0% { background-position: 0% center; }
  100% { background-position: 200% center; }
}

.nav-hub-divider {
  height: 2px;
  width: 60px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #ff40a0, var(--brand-gold), transparent);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  animation: divider-sweep 4s linear infinite;
  border-radius: 2px;
}
@keyframes divider-sweep {
  0% { background-position: -100% 0; }
  100% { background-position: 200% 0; }
}

.nav-stat-chip {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  border: 1px solid rgba(208, 19, 125, 0.1);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 16px 12px;
  color: var(--brand-cream);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
  transition: all 0.4s var(--transition-bezier);
}
.nav-stat-chip:hover {
  border-color: rgba(208, 19, 125, 0.25);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.nav-stat-chip--featured {
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
}

/* Hub Bento Cards */
.nav-hub-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  border: 1px solid rgba(208, 19, 125, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
  transition: all 0.5s var(--transition-bezier);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.nav-hub-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97);
  border-color: rgba(208, 19, 125, 0.25);
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium-hover);
}

.nav-hub-card-shimmer {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(110deg, transparent 40%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) 50%, transparent 60%);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  transition: background-position 0.8s ease;
  background-position: 250% 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
}
.nav-hub-card:hover .nav-hub-card-shimmer {
  background-position: -150% 0;
}

.nav-hub-card-top-bar {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  border-radius: 3px 3px 0 0;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--transition-bezier);
}
.nav-hub-card:hover .nav-hub-card-top-bar { transform: scaleX(1); }
.nav-hub-card-top-bar--1 { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff40a0, #e5198f); }
.nav-hub-card-top-bar--2 { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #c4006e, var(--brand-gold)); }
.nav-hub-card-top-bar--3 { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand-gold), #ff9fd9); }
.nav-hub-card-top-bar--4 { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #90004c, #ff40a0); }

.nav-hub-icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.4s var(--transition-bezier);
}
.nav-hub-card:hover .nav-hub-icon { transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-4deg); }
.nav-hub-icon--1 { background: rgba(255, 64, 160, 0.08); color: #ff40a0; border: 1px solid rgba(255, 64, 160, 0.15); }
.nav-hub-icon--2 { background: rgba(196, 0, 110, 0.08); color: #e5198f; border: 1px solid rgba(196, 0, 110, 0.15); }
.nav-hub-icon--3 { background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08); color: var(--brand-gold-deep); border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15); }
.nav-hub-icon--4 { background: rgba(144, 0, 76, 0.08); color: #ff40a0; border: 1px solid rgba(144, 0, 76, 0.15); }

/* ==========================================================================
   Homepage - Testimonials Section
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonials-section {
  isolation: isolate;
}

.testimonials-bg {
  background-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(7, 4, 9, 0.65) 0%, rgba(23, 7, 42, 0.60) 50%, rgba(6, 5, 11, 0.65) 100%), url('img/thodupuzha-branch.jpeg');
  background-attachment: fixed;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}

.testimonials-glow-left {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(208, 19, 125, 0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.testimonials-glow-right {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  transition: all 0.5s var(--transition-bezier);
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-color: rgba(255, 64, 160, 0.25);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(208, 19, 125, 0.1);
}

.testimonial-card--featured {
  background: rgba(208, 19, 125, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(208, 19, 125, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(208, 19, 125, 0.15);
}

.testimonial-card--featured:hover {
  background: rgba(208, 19, 125, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(208, 19, 125, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(208, 19, 125, 0.25);
}

.testimonial-quote-mark {
  font-size: 7.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(255, 64, 160, 0.1);
}

.testimonial-quote-mark--featured {
  color: rgba(255, 64, 160, 0.2);
}

.testimonial-avatar {
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(208, 19, 125, 0.25), rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25));
  border: 1px solid rgba(208, 19, 125, 0.25);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 64, 160, 0.9);
}

.testimonial-avatar--featured {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(208, 19, 125, 0.45), rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45));
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(208, 19, 125, 0.3);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Highlights Page - Interactive Bento Gallery
   ========================================================================== */
.bento-gallery {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  grid-auto-rows: 220px;
  grid-auto-flow: dense;
  gap: 16px;
}

.bento-wide    { grid-column: span 2; grid-row: span 1; }
.bento-tall    { grid-column: span 1; grid-row: span 2; }
.bento-feature { grid-column: span 2; grid-row: span 2; }
.bento-small   { grid-column: span 1; grid-row: span 1; }

.gallery-item {
  position: relative;
  background: #070409;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  animation: gallery-fade-in 0.6s var(--transition-bezier) both;
}

@keyframes gallery-fade-in {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.95) translateY(15px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1) translateY(0); }
}

.gallery-shimmer {
  background: linear-gradient(105deg, transparent 35%, rgba(255, 64, 160, 0.12) 50%, transparent 65%);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
}
.gallery-item:hover .gallery-shimmer {
  animation: gallery-shimmer-sweep 1s ease forwards;
}
@keyframes gallery-shimmer-sweep {
  from { background-position: 250% 0; }
  to { background-position: -150% 0; }
}

/* Gallery Filtering Controls */
.filter-btn {
  border: 1px solid rgba(12, 11, 13, 0.08);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--brand-cream);
  transition: all 0.35s var(--transition-bezier);
}

.filter-btn:hover,
.filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--brand-accent);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--brand-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px -3px var(--glow-accent);
}

/* Lightbox Modal */
#lightbox {
  background: rgba(6, 4, 8, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
}

#lightboxImg {
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--transition-bezier);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   General Components & Elements
   ========================================================================== */

footer {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  background: linear-gradient(rgba(12, 11, 13, 0.05), rgba(12, 11, 13, 0.05)), var(--brand-charcoal-soft) !important;
}

/* Timeline Infographics */
.timeline-container {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 2.5rem;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--brand-mocha);
}

.timeline-dot {
  position: absolute;
  left: -8px;
  top: 12px;
  width: 14px; height: 14px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-accent), var(--brand-gold));
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(208, 19, 125, 0.5);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  animation: dotPulse 2s infinite;
}

.timeline-container article:hover .timeline-dot {
  transform: scale(1.3);
}

/* Form Styles */
.form-input {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--brand-mocha);
  color: var(--brand-cream);
  transition: all 0.3s var(--transition-bezier);
}

.form-input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--brand-accent-soft);
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(208, 19, 125, 0.08);
}

/* Image Frames */
.premium-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 2rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
}

.premium-frame::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  border-radius: 2rem;
  pointer-events: none;
  margin: 8px;
}

/* Floating WhatsApp Widget button */
.whatsapp-float {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background-color: #25d366;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
  z-index: 99;
  transition: all 0.4s var(--transition-bezier);
  animation: whatsapp-pulse 2s infinite;
}

.whatsapp-float:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1) translateY(-3px);
  background-color: #20ba5a;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(32, 186, 90, 0.35);
}

@keyframes whatsapp-pulse {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.5); }
  70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 211, 102, 0); }
}

/* Modal success windows */
#formSuccessModal {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive & Accessibility Rules
   ========================================================================== */

/* Prevent horizontal overflow globally */
html, body {
  overflow-x: hidden;
  max-width: 100%;
}

@media (max-width: 1023px) {
  .bento-gallery {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    grid-auto-rows: 190px;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .bento-wide { grid-column: span 2; grid-row: span 1; }
  .bento-tall { grid-column: span 1; grid-row: span 2; }
  .bento-feature { grid-column: span 2; grid-row: span 2; }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  #hero-parallax {
    min-height: 100svh;
    height: auto;
  }

  .bento-gallery {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    grid-auto-rows: 160px;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .bento-feature { grid-column: span 2; grid-row: span 2; }
  .bento-wide    { grid-column: span 2; grid-row: span 1; }
  .bento-tall    { grid-column: span 1; grid-row: span 1; } /* Collapse tall to fit mobile screens */

  .timeline-container {
    margin-left: 0.25rem;
    padding-left: 1.75rem;
  }

  .glass-panel {
    border-radius: 1.5rem;
  }

  h1, h2, h3 {
    word-break: break-word;
    overflow-wrap: break-word;
  }

  .whatsapp-float {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    bottom: 20px;
    right: 20px;
  }

  .gold-legacy-badge {
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 479px) {
  .bento-gallery {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    grid-auto-rows: 130px;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .bento-wide    { grid-column: span 2; grid-row: span 1; }
  .bento-tall    { grid-column: span 1; grid-row: span 1; } /* Collapse tall to fit small screens */
  .bento-feature { grid-column: span 2; grid-row: span 2; }
  .bento-small   { grid-column: span 1; grid-row: span 1; }
}

@keyframes globalParticleFloat {
  0% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(0.8);
    opacity: 0;
  }
  25% {
    transform: translate(12px, -20px) scale(1.15);
    opacity: 0.75;
  }
  50% {
    transform: translate(-10px, -45px) scale(0.8);
    opacity: 0;
  }
  75% {
    transform: translate(12px, -70px) scale(1.15);
    opacity: 0.75;
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate(0, -95px) scale(0.8);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

@keyframes globalParticleFloat {
  0% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(0.8);
    opacity: 0;
  }
  25% {
    transform: translate(12px, -20px) scale(1.15);
    opacity: 0.75;
  }
  50% {
    transform: translate(-10px, -45px) scale(0.8);
    opacity: 0;
  }
  75% {
    transform: translate(12px, -70px) scale(1.15);
    opacity: 0.75;
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate(0, -95px) scale(0.8);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Brands Showcase Section Styles
   ========================================================================== */
#brands-showcase {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #ffffff 0%, var(--brand-charcoal) 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.marquee-container {
  display: flex;
  overflow: hidden;
  user-select: none;
  gap: var(--marquee-gap, 2rem);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, white 15%, white 85%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, white 15%, white 85%, transparent 100%);
  padding: 0.75rem 0;
  width: 100%;
}

.marquee-content {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--marquee-gap, 2rem);
  min-width: 100%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.marquee-scroll-left {
  animation: scroll-left 35s linear infinite;
}

.marquee-scroll-right {
  animation: scroll-right 35s linear infinite;
}

.marquee-container:hover .marquee-content {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes scroll-left {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(calc(-100% - var(--marquee-gap, 2rem))); }
}

@keyframes scroll-right {
  0% { transform: translateX(calc(-100% - var(--marquee-gap, 2rem))); }
  100% { transform: translateX(0); }
}

.brand-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(12, 11, 13, 0.04);
  border-radius: 1rem;
  width: 150px;
  height: 80px;
  padding: 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(12, 11, 13, 0.02);
  transition: all 0.4s var(--transition-bezier);
}

.brand-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.03);
  border-color: rgba(208, 19, 125, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(208, 19, 125, 0.08);
}

.brand-logo {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: all 0.4s var(--transition-bezier);
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   Product Categories Hover Effects (Rani Pink Theme)
   ========================================================================== */
.product-category-card {
  transition: all 0.5s var(--transition-bezier) !important;
}

.product-category-card:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff40a0 0%, #e52b8f 100%) !important;
  border-color: #ff40a0 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(255, 64, 160, 0.2) !important;
  transform: none !important;
}

/* Change all text inside to white on hover */
.product-category-card:hover .category-title {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.product-category-card:hover p,
.product-category-card:hover ul,
.product-category-card:hover li {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) !important;
}

/* Hover styles for the icon wrapper */
.product-category-card:hover .category-icon-wrapper {
  transform: scale(1.12) rotate(3deg) !important;
  background-color: #ffffff !important;
  color: #ff40a0 !important;
  border-color: #ffffff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06) !important;
}

/* Bullet points turn white and scale */
.product-category-card:hover .category-bullet {
  background-color: #ffffff !important;
  transform: scale(1.3) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) !important;
}

/* Make sure the inner border-b divider is white/15 on hover */
.product-category-card:hover .border-b {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Sparkling Stars Animation
   ========================================================================== */
.sparkle {
  position: absolute;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 5;
  clip-path: polygon(50% 0%, 61% 39%, 100% 50%, 61% 61%, 50% 100%, 39% 61%, 0% 50%, 39% 39%);
  animation: sparkle-twinkle 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

@keyframes sparkle-twinkle {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0) rotate(0deg);
    opacity: 0;
  }
  50% {
    transform: scale(1) rotate(90deg);
    opacity: 0.9;
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(0) rotate(180deg);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

:root {
  --marquee-gap: 2rem;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  :root {
    --marquee-gap: 1.25rem;
  }
  .brand-card {
    width: 120px;
    height: 65px;
    padding: 0.75rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Rani Pink Site Footer & Text Color Adjustments
   ========================================================================== */
footer.site-footer {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #b80d6c 0%, #d0137d 50%, #e41b89 100%) !important;
  background-color: #d0137d !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) !important;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

footer.site-footer::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6), #ffffff, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6), transparent);
}

.footer-heading {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.footer-text {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.footer-link {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  transition: all 0.3s var(--transition-bezier);
  display: inline-block;
}

.footer-link:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateX(4px);
  text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.footer-social-icon {
  width: 2rem;
  height: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  color: #ffffff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  transition: all 0.3s var(--transition-bezier);
}

.footer-social-icon:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #d0137d;
  border-color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.footer-bottom-border {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Why Customers Choose Seemas - Animations & Hover Micro-Interactions
   ========================================================================== */
.why-choose-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(12, 11, 13, 0.07) !important;
}

.why-choose-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(208, 19, 125, 0.1), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-20deg);
  transition: left 0.75s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.why-choose-card:hover::before {
  left: 140%;
}

.why-choose-card:hover {
  transform: none !important;
  border-color: rgba(208, 19, 125, 0.35) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px -5px rgba(208, 19, 125, 0.15), 0 4px 15px rgba(12, 11, 13, 0.04) !important;
}

.why-choose-icon-box {
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

.why-choose-card:hover .why-choose-icon-box {
  transform: scale(1.18) rotate(5deg) !important;
  background-color: #d0137d !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: #d0137d !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(208, 19, 125, 0.35) !important;
}

.why-choose-card:hover .why-choose-title {
  color: #d0137d !important;
}

.why-choose-card .why-choose-text {
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.why-choose-card:hover .why-choose-text {
  color: rgba(12, 11, 13, 0.88);
}