:root {
    --bg-color: #0d0d0d;
    --card-bg: #1a1a1a;
    --primary-gold: #e2b75a;
    --secondary-gold: #c59d43;
    --text-main: #ffffff;
    --text-muted: #a0a0a0;
    --accent-glow: rgba(226, 183, 90, 0.2);
    --transition-smooth: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
}

* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    /* Enforce global font */
}

.section-padding {
    padding: 120px 0;
    /* Premium spacing */
}



/* Custom Scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 12px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: #0d0d0d;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #e2b75a 0%, #b8860b 100%);
    border-radius: 6px;
    border: 3px solid #0d0d0d;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffd700 0%, #daa520 100%);
}

/* Intro Overlay Removed */

/* Tech Globe Branding */
.logo-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.2rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 1001;
}

.logo-emblem-tech {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(226, 183, 90, 0.4));
}

.logo-svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.logo-wrapper:hover .logo-svg {
    transform: scale(1.15) rotate(5deg);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 15px rgba(226, 183, 90, 0.6));
}

.logo-text-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.logo-main {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    line-height: 1.1;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.logo-sub {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Shine Animation */
@keyframes shine {
    100% {
        left: 200%;
    }
}

.logo {
    display: none;
}

/* Hide old logo class */

/* Intro Animation Keyframes Removed */

body {
    background-color: var(--bg-color);
    color: var(--text-main);
    font-family: 'Outfit', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1,
h2,
h3 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    /* Optional for more premium feel */
    color: var(--primary-gold);
}

.container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 2rem;
}

/* Glassmorphism utility */
.glass {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: 12px;
}

/* Gold button */
.btn-gold {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-gold), var(--secondary-gold));
    color: #000;
    padding: 0.8rem 2rem;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-block;
}

.btn-gold:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px var(--accent-glow);
}

/* Navbar Style */
nav {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1000;
    padding: 1rem 0;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

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

.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    list-style: none;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

.nav-links a {
    color: var(--text-main);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

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

/* Hamburger Menu */
.menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.bar {
    width: 25px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--primary-gold);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

/* Mobile Nav Styles */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .menu-toggle {
        display: flex;
        z-index: 1001;
    }

    .nav-links {
        position: fixed;
        right: -100%;
        top: 0;
        height: 100vh;
        width: 70%;
        background: var(--bg-color);
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: center;
        transition: var(--transition-smooth);
        box-shadow: -10px 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    }

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

    .container {
        padding: 0 0.8rem;
    }

    .hero {
        height: auto;
        min-height: 100vh;
        padding: 100px 0 60px;
        text-align: center;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .hero-content {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 100%;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }

    .hero-text {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 100%;
        margin: 0;
        padding: 0 5%;
    }

    .hero h1 {
        font-size: 3.5rem !important;
        line-height: 0.95;
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
        width: 100%;
        letter-spacing: -1px;
    }

    .hero p {
        margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
        width: 100%;
        font-size: 1.2rem;
        line-height: 1.4;
    }

    .hero-btns {
        justify-content: center;
        width: 100%;
        gap: 1rem;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .btn-outline,
    .btn-primary {
        width: 90%;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 1rem;
    }

    .hero-visual {
        position: absolute;
        top: 50%;
        left: 50%;
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        z-index: 1;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        pointer-events: none;
        opacity: 0.4;
    }

    .tech-globe-hero {
        position: absolute;
        width: 550px;
        height: 550px;
        margin: 0;
    }

    .globe-grid-large::before {
        mask-image: radial-gradient(circle, black 40%, transparent 70%);
        -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(circle, black 40%, transparent 70%);
    }

    .grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }

    .academy-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .tech-banner {
        height: auto !important;
        padding: 120px 0 60px;
    }

    .banner-content h2 {
        font-size: 2.2rem !important;
    }
}

/* Hero Section */
.hero {
    height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding-top: 80px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

#hero-canvas {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.4rem 1.2rem;
    background: var(--accent-glow);
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-gold);
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hero h1 {
    font-size: 4rem;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.gold-text {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-gold), #fff);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.hero-btns {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.btn-outline {
    padding: 0.8rem 2rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-gold);
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    border-radius: 30px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    background: var(--accent-glow);
}

.hero-text {
    z-index: 3;
}

.hero-visual {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    z-index: 1;
}

.tech-globe-hero {
    position: absolute;
    right: -100px;
    width: 800px;
    height: 800px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.globe-grid-large {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 70% 50%, rgba(226, 183, 90, 0.15) 0%, transparent 60%);
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.globe-grid-large::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(circle, var(--primary-gold) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px),
        linear-gradient(rgba(226, 183, 90, 0.15) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(226, 183, 90, 0.15) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 50px 50px;
    background-position: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at 100% 50%, black 30%, transparent 65%);
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at 100% 50%, black 30%, transparent 65%);
    animation: pulseGlobe 8s ease-in-out infinite, rotateGlobe 60s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseGlobe {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: scale(1);
        opacity: 0.7;
        filter: drop-shadow(0 0 20px rgba(226, 183, 90, 0.2));
    }

    50% {
        transform: scale(1.05);
        opacity: 0.9;
        filter: drop-shadow(0 0 40px rgba(226, 183, 90, 0.4));
    }
}

@keyframes rotateGlobe {
    from {
        transform: rotate(0deg);
    }

    to {
        transform: rotate(360deg);
    }
}

.power-sharp {
    animation: powerSharp 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.19, 1, 0.22, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes powerSharp {
    0% {
        transform: scale(1);
        filter: brightness(1) contrast(1);
    }

    10% {
        transform: scale(1.02);
        filter: brightness(1.8) contrast(1.5) drop-shadow(0 0 15px var(--primary-gold));
    }

    20% {
        transform: scale(1);
        filter: brightness(1) contrast(1);
    }

    25% {
        transform: perspective(1000px) rotateX(2deg);
    }

    30% {
        transform: perspective(1000px) rotateX(0);
    }
}

/* Stats Section */
.stats-grid {
    margin-top: -80px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 20;
}

.stat-card {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 3rem 1.5rem;
}

.stat-card h3 {
    font-size: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.stat-card p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* Carousel */
.carousel-container {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.carousel-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease-in-out;
}

.carousel-item {
    flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 1.33rem);
    padding: 3rem 2rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.item-icon {
    font-size: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    display: block;
}

.carousel-nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.carousel-nav button {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-gold);
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.carousel-nav button:hover {
    background: var(--primary-gold);
    color: #000;
}

/* Sections */
.section {
    padding: 100px 0;
}

.alt-bg {
    background: #111;
}

.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.section-header h2 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
}

.card {
    padding: 2.5rem;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.01) 100%);
}

.card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    border-color: var(--primary-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.card h3 {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}

/* Tech Showcase Section */
.section-header-showcase {
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.section-header-showcase h2 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.btn-outline-small {
    padding: 0.8rem 1.5rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: 8px;
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.btn-outline-small:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary-gold);
    color: var(--primary-gold);
}

.tabs-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    position: relative;
}

.tab-nav-arrow {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    z-index: 10;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.tab-nav-arrow:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    text-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--primary-gold);
}

.tab-nav-arrow.left {
    margin-right: 0.5rem;
}

.tab-nav-arrow.right {
    margin-left: 0.5rem;
}

.tabs-scroll {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    overflow-x: auto;
    gap: 2rem;
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    /* Firefox */
}

.tabs-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
    /* Chrome/Safari */
}

.tab-btn {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    white-space: nowrap;
    position: relative;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.tab-btn:hover {
    color: #fff;
}

.tab-btn.active {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
}

.tab-btn.active::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -1px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--primary-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--primary-gold);
}

.tab-panel {
    display: none;
}

.tab-panel.active {
    display: block;
    animation: fadeIn 0.5s ease;
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(10px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.showcase-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

.card-showcase {
    background: #1e2226;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.card-showcase:hover {
    border-color: rgba(247, 208, 124, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.showcase-img-container {
    position: relative;
    height: 300px;
}

.showcase-img-container img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.badge-featured {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.5rem;
    left: 1.5rem;
    background: #f7d07c;
    color: #1a1a1a;
    padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.showcase-details {
    padding: 2rem;
}

.showcase-details h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    color: #fff;
}

.location-text {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.tech-specs {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.tech-specs span {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}

.tech-specs i {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
}

.tech-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.tag {
    background: rgba(247, 208, 124, 0.1);
    color: #f7d07c;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.btn-showcase-action {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1rem;
    text-align: center;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #2c3e50, #000000);
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.btn-showcase-action:hover {
    background: var(--primary-gold);
    color: #1a1a1a;
    border-color: var(--primary-gold);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .showcase-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* Academy layout */
.academy-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.check-list {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 2rem 0;
}

.check-list li {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 2rem;
}

.check-list li::before {
    content: '✓';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    font-weight: bold;
}

.academy-visual {
    height: 450px;
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, #1a1a1a, #0d0d0d);
}

/* Testimonials Section */
.testimonial-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
}

.card-testimonial {
    background: #1e2226;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.card-testimonial:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: var(--primary-gold);
}

.testimonial-user {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.avatar-init {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: #f7d07c;
    color: #1a1a1a;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.user-meta h4 {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
}

.user-meta p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin: 0;
}

.stars-card {
    color: #f7d07c;
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.testimonial-content {
    position: relative;
    padding-top: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.quote-icon {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: rgba(247, 208, 124, 0.1);
    transform: translateY(-10px);
}

.testimonial-content p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-style: italic;
}

.testimonial-date {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding-top: 1rem;
}

/* Footer */
footer {
    padding: 80px 0 40px;
    background: #050505;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(226, 183, 90, 0.1);
}

.footer-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1.5fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.footer-info p {
    margin-top: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.footer-links ul {
    list-style: none;
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

.footer-links a {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-decoration: none;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

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

.footer-bottom {
    text-align: center;
    padding-top: 40px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* Premium Services Section */
.section-header-premium {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 5rem;
}

.section-header-premium h2 {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    margin: 1.5rem 0;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.section-header-premium p {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.badge-rounded {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.5rem;
    background: rgba(226, 183, 90, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-gold);
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.services-premium-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .services-premium-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .services-premium-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .section-header-premium h2 {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }
}

.card-premium {
    background: #1e2226;
    /* Dark slate blue from image */
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
    position: relative;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.card-premium:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    border-color: var(--primary-gold);
}

.icon-box-gold {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: #f7d07c;
    /* Brighter gold for icon bg */
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: #1a1a1a;
}

.card-premium h3 {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.card-premium p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.premium-list {
    list-style: none;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.premium-list li {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.premium-list li::before {
    content: '•';
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    font-weight: bold;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.btn-premium {
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #2c3e50, #000000);
    color: #ffffff;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.btn-premium:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #34495e, #1a1a1a);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    border-color: var(--primary-gold);
}

/* Academy Showcase Specifics */
#academy-showcase {
    padding: 100px 0;
}

.academy-header-area {
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.academy-header-content {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.academy-header-content h2 {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.academy-header-content p {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.academy-hero-visual {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    transform: perspective(1000px) rotateX(2deg);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.academy-hero-visual:hover {
    transform: perspective(1000px) rotateX(0deg) scale(1.02);
}

.academy-hero-visual img {
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.8s ease;
}

.academy-hero-visual:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.course-card .showcase-img-container {
    height: 220px;
}

.course-card .showcase-details h3 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
}

.course-card .location-text {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Ensure Academy tabs look premium */
.academy-tabs .tab-btn {
    white-space: nowrap;
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .academy-header-content h2 {
        font-size: 2.8rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .academy-header-content h2 {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }

    .academy-hero-visual img {
        height: 250px !important;
    }
}

/* View All Buttons Refinement */
.view-all-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 3.5rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.btn-view-all {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 1.2rem 3rem;
    background: transparent !important;
    color: var(--primary-gold) !important;
    border: 2px solid var(--primary-gold) !important;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-view-all:hover {
    background: var(--primary-gold) !important;
    color: #1a1a1a !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(226, 183, 90, 0.4);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

/* Academy Fintech Style Overrides */
.academy-grid {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 2.5rem !important;
}

#academy-showcase .card-premium {
    height: 100%;
}

#academy-showcase .icon-box-gold i {
    font-size: 2rem;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .academy-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .academy-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }
}

/* Director Message Section - Refined Single Column */
#director-message {
    padding: 150px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    background: #0a0a0a;
}

.director-single-column {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.message-card-premium-large {
    padding: 5rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: 50px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(30px);
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 50px 120px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    text-align: center;
}

.director-profile-integrated {
    position: absolute;
    top: -60px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 5;
}

.director-profile-img-small {
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 3px solid var(--primary-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(226, 183, 90, 0.3);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.director-profile-img-small:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(226, 183, 90, 0.5);
}

.quote-icon-gold {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.message-card-premium-large h2 {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.message-body {
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.message-body p {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    line-height: 1.9;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    font-style: italic;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
}

.director-footer {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding-top: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
    text-align: left;
}

.director-info h3 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
    color: #fff;
}

.title-gold {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.company-sub {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.director-rating-box {
    text-align: right;
}

.director-rating-box .stars {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.3rem;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.director-rating-box span {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.director-actions-refined {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* Finer Button Aesthetics */
.btn-premium-fine {
    padding: 0.7rem 1.8rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-gold), var(--secondary-gold));
    color: #000;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    border: none;
}

.btn-premium-fine:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(226, 183, 90, 0.3);
}

.btn-outline-fine {
    padding: 0.7rem 1.8rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 183, 90, 0.5);
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.btn-outline-fine:hover {
    background: rgba(226, 183, 90, 0.1);
    border-color: var(--primary-gold);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .message-card-premium-large {
        padding: 4rem 2rem;
        border-radius: 30px;
    }

    .director-footer {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .director-rating-box {
        text-align: center;
    }

    .director-rating-box .stars {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .director-actions-refined {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1rem;
    }



    .message-card-premium-large h2 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
}

/* WhatsApp Float Button - Global Visibility */
.whatsapp-float {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 30px;
    right: 30px;
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25D366, #128C7E);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 25px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
    z-index: 9999;
    text-decoration: none;
    animation: wa-pulse 2s infinite;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.whatsapp-float:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1) translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.6);
}

@keyframes wa-pulse {
    0% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.7);
    }

    70% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 15px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0);
    }

    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 211, 102, 0);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .whatsapp-float {
        bottom: 20px;
        right: 20px;
        width: 50px;
        height: 50px;
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
}

/* Intro Slogan Refinement */
#intro-slogan {
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
    margin-top: 0.5rem !important;
}

/* Contact Section Styles */
.contact-section-wrapper {
    background: var(--bg-dark);
    color: var(--text-light);
    padding: 6rem 0;
    position: relative;
}

.contact-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.contact-header h2 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.contact-header p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.contact-main-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    margin-bottom: 6rem;
}

/* Contact Form */
.contact-form-container {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    padding: 3rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 183, 90, 0.1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.contact-form-container h3 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.form-group label {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.contact-input {
    width: 100%;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding: 1rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    color: white;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.contact-input:focus {
    border-color: var(--primary-gold);
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(226, 183, 90, 0.2);
}

.contact-input textarea {
    min-height: 150px;
    resize: vertical;
}

.btn-submit {
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--gradient-gold);
    color: #000;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 1rem;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    font-size: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.btn-submit:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(226, 183, 90, 0.3);
}

/* Direct Contact Cards */
.direct-contact {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.contact-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 15px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.contact-card:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-color: var(--primary-gold);
    transform: translateX(10px);
}

.contact-icon-box {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: rgba(226, 183, 90, 0.1);
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.contact-card-info h4 {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.contact-card-info p {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Offices Section */
.offices-section {
    margin-top: 6rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.offices-section h3 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.offices-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
}

.office-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    text-align: left;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.office-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary-gold);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.office-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.office-header i {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.office-header h4 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
}

.office-details p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.office-details p i {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    width: 20px;
}

/* Map Section */
.map-section {
    margin: 6rem 0;
    height: 400px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 183, 90, 0.2);
    position: relative;
}

.map-frame {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    filter: grayscale(1) invert(0.92) contrast(0.83);
    /* Dark mode map style */
}

/* CTA Footer */
.luxury-cta {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 4rem 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(226, 183, 90, 0.05), transparent);
    border-radius: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.luxury-cta h2 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
}

.cta-buttons {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 968px) {
    .contact-main-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .contact-header h2 {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }

    .luxury-cta h2 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
}

/* Golden Black Pen Nub Style */
#pen-nib {
    color: var(--primary-gold) !important;
    font-size: 2.5rem !important;
    /* Adjust size for icon */
    text-shadow: 2px 2px 0px #000;
    /* Black accent */
    filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5));
}

#pen-nib i {
    transform: rotate(135deg);
    /* Adjust rotation if needed for writing angle */
}

/* Intro Overlay Styles (Restored) */
#intro-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--bg-color);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    z-index: 9999;
    transition: opacity 0.8s ease-out;
}

.intro-text-container {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

#intro-text {
    font-family: 'Pinyon Script', 'Brush Script MT', cursive, serif;
    font-size: 6rem;
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    white-space: nowrap;
    font-weight: 400;
}

#intro-text span {
    opacity: 0;
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: inherit;
    font-weight: inherit;
}

/* Pen Nib Removed */

#intro-slogan {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-top: 0.2rem;
    /* Much closer to title */
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(10px);
}

#intro-slogan.animate {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
    transition: all 1.5s ease;
}

/* Nib Animation Removed */

/* Mobile Hero & Intro Optimization */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    #intro-text {
        font-size: 3.5rem;
        /* Smaller for mobile */
    }

    #intro-slogan {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
        letter-spacing: 2px;
        margin-top: 0.2rem;
    }

    /* Centralized Hero View */
    .hero-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        text-align: center;
        padding-top: 120px;
    }

    .hero-text {
        margin: 0 auto;
        padding: 0 1rem;
    }

    .hero-text h1 {
        font-size: 3rem;
    }

    .hero-btns {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    /* Hide complex globe on mobile, use subtle bg */
    .hero-visual {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* =========================================
   About Page Styles
   ========================================= */

/* Hero Section */
.about-hero {
    height: 60vh;
    min-height: 400px;
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(13, 13, 13, 0.8), rgba(13, 13, 13, 0.9)), url('images/hero-bg.jpg');
    /* Fallback or existing image */
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-attachment: fixed;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding-top: 80px;
}

.about-hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.about-hero-content p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.hero-subtitle {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Story Section */
.story-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.story-text h2 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--primary-gold);
}

.story-text p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.image-placeholder-box {
    width: 100%;
    height: 400px;
    background: #1a1a1a;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 183, 90, 0.2);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 4rem;
    color: var(--primary-gold);
}

/* Mission & Vision */
.mv-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
}

.mv-card {
    background: #1a1a1a;
    padding: 3rem 2rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    text-align: center;
    border-radius: 10px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.mv-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary-gold);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.mv-icon {
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.mv-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.mv-card p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Values Section */
.values-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.value-card {
    background: #151515;
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.value-card:hover {
    background: #1a1a1a;
    border-color: var(--primary-gold);
}

.value-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: rgba(226, 183, 90, 0.1);
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}

/* Global Presence */
.global-section {
    background: #0a0a0a;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.locations-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 3rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.location-card {
    background: #151515;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--primary-gold);
}

.loc-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(226, 183, 90, 0.2);
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    padding: 0.2rem 0.8rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.location-card p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

/* Leadership Team (Image Based) */
.team-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
    gap: 3rem;
    margin-top: 4rem;
}

.team-card {
    background: #0f0f0f;
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid #222;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.team-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: var(--primary-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

.team-img-wrapper {
    height: 320px;
    width: 100%;
    background: #1a1a1a;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

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

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

.img-placeholder {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1a1a 0%, #222 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.img-placeholder::after {
    content: '\f2c0';
    /* User Icon Fallback */
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 4rem;
    color: #333;
}

.team-info {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.team-info h3 {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.team-role {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.team-sub {
    color: #666;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-style: normal;
    /* Removed italic for cleaner look */
}

/* Responsive About */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .story-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .about-hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }

    .image-placeholder-box {
        height: 250px;
    }
}

/* =========================================
   About Page Styles (Redesigned)
   ========================================= */

/* Hero Section */
.about-hero {
    height: 70vh;
    /* Taller banner */
    min-height: 500px;
    /* Faded background image as requested */
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7)), url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1486406146926-c627a92ad1ab?q=80&w=2070&auto=format&fit=crop');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-attachment: fixed;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding-top: 80px;
}

.about-hero-content h1 {
    font-family: 'Crimson Text', serif;
    /* Requested Font */
    font-size: 4.5rem;
    /* Larger */
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: 0;
    /* Removing excess spacing */
    color: #fff;
}

.about-hero-content p {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: #e0e0e0;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    font-weight: 300;
}

.hero-subtitle {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Story Section */
.story-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 6rem;
    /* Much more space between text and image */
    align-items: center;
}

.story-text h2 {
    font-family: 'Crimson Text', serif;
    font-size: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.story-text p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.9;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.image-placeholder-box {
    width: 100%;
    height: 500px;
    /* Taller image */
    background: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1497366216548-37526070297c?q=80&w=2069&auto=format&fit=crop');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 183, 90, 0.2);
    border-radius: 4px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

/* Mission & Vision */
.mv-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(350px, 1fr));
    gap: 3rem;
    /* Increased gap */
}

.mv-card {
    background: #121212;
    padding: 4rem 3rem;
    /* More internal padding */
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    text-align: center;
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.mv-card h3 {
    font-family: 'Crimson Text', serif;
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: #fff;
}

/* Values Section */
.values-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 3rem;
    margin-top: 4rem;
}

.value-card h4 {
    font-family: 'Crimson Text', serif;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: #fff;
}

/* Leadership Team (Image Based) */
.team-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 4rem;
    /* Wide gap */
    margin-top: 5rem;
}

.team-card {
    background: #0f0f0f;
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid #1a1a1a;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.team-info h3 {
    font-family: 'Crimson Text', serif;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    /* Larger Name */
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Responsive About */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .about-hero {
        height: 60vh;
    }

    .story-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }

    .about-hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 2.8rem;
    }
}

/* Dimmer Core Values Description */
.value-card p {
    color: #888;
    /* Dimmer as requested */
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* =========================================
   Dropdown Menu Styles
   ========================================= */
.nav-links li {
    position: relative;
}

.dropdown-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    width: 200px;
    background: rgba(15, 15, 15, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 4px;
    padding: 10px 0;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    z-index: 1000;
}

.nav-links li:hover .dropdown-menu {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.dropdown-menu li {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: block;
}

.dropdown-menu li a {
    display: block;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #ccc;
    text-transform: none;
    /* Keep mixed case if needed, or uppercase */
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.dropdown-menu li:last-child a {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.dropdown-menu li a:hover {
    background: var(--primary-gold);
    color: #000;
}

/* Fix Typography Spacing */
.story-text h2 {
    word-spacing: normal;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

/* About CTA - Dark Gradient Refinement */
/* About CTA - Refined Dark Gradient */
.luxury-cta {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #141b24 0%, #0d1117 100%);
    padding: 6rem 0;
    text-align: center;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.luxury-cta h2 {
    font-family: 'Crimson Text', serif;
    color: #e2b75a;
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.luxury-cta p {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 300;
}

.cta-buttons {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.luxury-cta .btn-gold {
    background: #e2b75a;
    color: #111;
    padding: 0.9rem 2.2rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
    border: none;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.luxury-cta .btn-gold:hover {
    background: #cba34e;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.luxury-cta .btn-outline {
    background: #1f2937;
    border: 1px solid #374151;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 0.9rem 2.2rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.luxury-cta .btn-outline:hover {
    background: #2d3748;
    border-color: #4b5563;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Force Desktop Menu Reset (Safety) */
@media (min-width: 769px) {
    .nav-links {
        background: transparent !important;
        position: static !important;
        height: auto !important;
        width: auto !important;
        box-shadow: none !important;
        flex-direction: row !important;
        padding: 0 !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
        visibility: visible !important;
        transform: none !important;
    }

    .menu-toggle {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .dropdown-menu {
        background: rgba(15, 15, 15, 0.95) !important;
        /* Ensure dark background */
    }
}

/* =========================================
   Premium Location Cards (Image Match)
   ========================================= */
.premium-locations {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(350px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.location-card.premium-loc {
    background: #0b0b0b;
    /* Very Dark Background */
    border: 1px solid #1f1f1f;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    text-align: left;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    position: relative;
    border-left: none;
    /* Override previous style */
}

/* Featured Card (Gold Border) */
.location-card.premium-loc.featured {
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(226, 183, 90, 0.05);
}

.loc-icon-wrapper {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.loc-icon-wrapper i {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--primary-gold);
}

.location-card.premium-loc h3 {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    /* Sans Serif as per image */
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.loc-details {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.loc-details p {
    color: #888;
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    display: block;
    /* Ensure block display */
}

.loc-contact {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: auto;
    /* Push to bottom if height varies */
}

.loc-contact i {
    color: var(--primary-gold);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.loc-contact span {
    color: #ccc;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}