/* ==========================================================================
   ELISS EVENT - BESPOKE HOMEPAGE STYLESHEET
   Design Theme: Luxury Midnight & Royal Champagne Gold
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. CSS VARIABLES & DESIGN TOKENS */
:root {
  --bg-dark: #0c1017;
  --bg-dark-deep: #080c13;
  --bg-dark-surface: #121824;
  --bg-light: #ffffff;
  --bg-light-soft: #f8fafc;
  --bg-card-light: #ffffff;

  /* Gold Palette */
  --gold-primary: #d4a359;
  --gold-light: #f5deaa;
  --gold-dark: #a87930;
  --gold-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #fae2b4 0%, #d4a359 50%, #a87930 100%);
  --gold-glow: rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.28);
  --gold-border: rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.4);

  /* Text Colors */
  --text-dark-headline: #121623;
  --text-dark-body: #64748b;
  --text-light-headline: #ffffff;
  --text-light-body: #94a3b8;
  --text-light-muted: #64748b;

  /* Typography */
  --font-serif: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-sans: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --font-script: 'Alex Brush', cursive;
  --font-cursive-accent: 'Caveat', cursive;

  /* Transitions & Shadows */
  --transition-smooth: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --shadow-card: 0 10px 30px rgba(18, 22, 35, 0.05);
  --shadow-hover: 0 16px 40px rgba(18, 22, 35, 0.1);
  --shadow-gold: 0 8px 24px rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.25);
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;
}

/* 2. BASE RESETS & GLOBAL STYLES */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  background-color: var(--bg-dark);
  color: var(--text-light-body);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

@supports (overflow: clip) {
  html, body {
    overflow-x: clip;
  }
}

a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

ul {
  list-style: none;
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

button, input, select, textarea {
  font-family: inherit;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
}

/* 3. UTILITY CLASSES */
.section-container {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.gold-gradient-text {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
}

.section-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2.2px;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.section-heading-dark {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 38px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--text-dark-headline);
}

.section-sub-desc {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--text-dark-body);
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 520px;
  margin-top: 14px;
}

.text-center {
  text-align: center;
}

.w-full {
  width: 100%;
}

/* Primary Button: Pill Gold */
.btn-pill-gold {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #0b0f17;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-pill-gold:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.4);
  filter: brightness(1.05);
}

/* Secondary Button: Pill Outline */
.btn-pill-outline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14px;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-pill-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* 4. HEADER & NAVBAR - Royal Luxury Frosted Glassmorphism */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(10, 14, 22, 0.82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.16);
  padding: 12px 0;
  transition: padding 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(7, 10, 16, 0.96);
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-bottom-color: rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.28);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 1px 0 rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.2);
}

.nav-container {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 28px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.brand-logo {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.logo-img {
  height: 48px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 220px;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.22));
  transition: height 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.35s ease, filter 0.35s ease;
}

.site-header.scrolled .logo-img {
  height: 42px;
}

.brand-logo:hover .logo-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 14px rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.45));
}

.logo-text {
  display: none;
}

.footer-logo .logo-img {
  height: 68px;
  max-width: 260px;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 10px rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.25));
}

/* Floating Navigation Island */
.desktop-nav .nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 4px 8px;
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05), 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.35px;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  position: relative;
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.nav-link:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  background: rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.12);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.nav-link.active {
  color: #0c1017;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.38);
}

.nav-link.active::after {
  display: none;
}

.header-action {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.header-action .btn-pill-gold {
  padding: 8px 20px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.28);
}

.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.35);
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  font-size: 17px;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.mobile-toggle:hover {
  background: rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.15);
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Mobile Drawer (Luxury Midnight Glass) */
.mobile-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: -340px;
  width: 320px;
  max-width: 86vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0a0e16 0%, #06090e 100%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.28);
  padding: 24px 22px 30px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: right 0.38s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  z-index: 1001;
  box-shadow: -15px 0 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.mobile-drawer.open {
  right: 0;
}

.drawer-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-bottom: 18px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.18);
}

.drawer-header .logo-img {
  height: 38px;
}

.drawer-close {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.3);
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 15px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.drawer-close:hover {
  background: rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.18);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.drawer-links {
  margin-top: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.drawer-link {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.drawer-link:hover {
  background: rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.08);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  padding-left: 18px;
}

.drawer-link.active {
  background: rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.14);
  border-color: rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.38);
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.drawer-action {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

/* 5. HERO SECTION */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 88vh;
  padding-top: 130px;
  padding-bottom: 75px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background-color: var(--bg-dark);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url('../image/hero_new_image.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: center 25%;
  opacity: 0.90;
  filter: contrast(1.08) saturate(1.15);
  transform: translateZ(0);
}

.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: 
    linear-gradient(
      90deg,
      rgba(10, 14, 22, 0.94) 0%,
      rgba(10, 14, 22, 0.78) 36%,
      rgba(10, 14, 22, 0.35) 64%,
      rgba(10, 14, 22, 0.12) 100%
    ),
    linear-gradient(
      180deg,
      rgba(10, 14, 22, 0.85) 0%,
      transparent 18%,
      transparent 76%,
      rgba(10, 14, 22, 0.98) 100%
    );
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.hero-content {
  max-width: 640px;
}

.hero-tag {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2.8px;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.hero-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 58px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--text-light-headline);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.hero-subtext {
  font-size: 16.5px;
  color: var(--text-light-body);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 530px;
  margin-bottom: 34px;
}

.hero-btn-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Handwritten Script Badge (Right Side) */
.hero-script-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 60px;
  right: 80px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  transform: rotate(-3deg);
  animation: floatSubtle 6s ease-in-out infinite;
  z-index: 3;
}

@keyframes floatSubtle {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(-3deg); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-2deg); }
}

.hero-script-badge .script-text {
  font-family: var(--font-script);
  font-size: 44px;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 25px rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.4);
  line-height: 1.1;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.hero-script-badge .script-swirl {
  width: 160px;
  height: 30px;
  margin-top: -4px;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.5));
}

/* 6. SERVICES SECTION (Clean Light Background) */
.services-section {
  background-color: var(--bg-light);
  padding: 100px 0 90px;
}

.section-header-split {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
  gap: 30px;
}

.view-all-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark-headline);
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 2px;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.view-all-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.view-all-link:hover {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
}

.view-all-link:hover::after {
  width: calc(100% - 18px);
}

.view-all-link:hover i {
  transform: translateX(6px);
}

.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.service-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #edf0f5;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.4);
}

.service-thumb {
  position: relative;
  height: 165px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #f8f9fa;
}

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

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

.service-thumb-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 50%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) 100%);
}

.service-card-info {
  padding: 24px 22px 26px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.service-icon-box {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.12);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.3);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.service-card:hover .service-icon-box {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.icon-inner i {
  font-size: 21px;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.service-card:hover .icon-inner i {
  color: #0b0f17;
}

.service-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark-headline);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.service-card-desc {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--text-dark-body);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* 7. WHY ELISS EVENT SECTION (Dark Theme with Section Background Image) */
.why-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--bg-dark);
  padding: 110px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.why-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url('../image/why_section_img.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center right;
  opacity: 0.95;
  filter: contrast(1.05) saturate(1.1);
}

.why-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(12, 16, 23, 0.98) 0%,
    rgba(12, 16, 23, 0.85) 35%,
    rgba(12, 16, 23, 0.25) 65%,
    rgba(12, 16, 23, 0.05) 100%
  );
}

.why-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.why-content-side {
  max-width: 800px;
}

.why-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 42px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.why-subtext {
  font-size: 15.5px;
  color: var(--text-light-body);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 44px;
  max-width: 520px;
}

.why-features-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

.feature-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
}

.feature-circle {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  background: rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.feature-circle i {
  font-size: 28px;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.feature-item:hover .feature-circle {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.feature-item:hover .feature-circle i {
  color: #0b0f17;
}

.feature-label {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* Why Script Floating Accent (Right Side) */
.why-script-side {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  align-items: center;
  padding-right: 20px;
}

.why-script-quote {
  text-align: right;
  transform: rotate(-2deg);
  animation: floatSubtle 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.why-script-quote .quote-text {
  font-family: var(--font-script);
  font-size: 48px;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.15;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9), 0 0 35px rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.6);
  display: block;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.why-script-quote .script-swirl {
  width: 170px;
  height: 30px;
  margin-top: 4px;
  margin-left: auto;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.6));
}

/* 8. OUR WORK / MEMORABLE MOMENTS AUTO-SLIDER SECTION */
.work-section {
  background-color: var(--bg-light);
  padding: 100px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Nav Controls in Header Right */
.work-nav-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.work-nav-arrow {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  color: var(--text-dark-headline);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.9, 0.3, 1);
  font-size: 13px;
}

.work-nav-arrow:hover {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #0b0f17;
  border-color: transparent;
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.06);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.35);
}

/* Slider Viewport & Track */
.work-slider-viewport {
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 10px 4px 22px;
  margin: -10px -4px -22px;
  cursor: grab;
}

.work-slider-viewport:active {
  cursor: grabbing;
}

.work-slider-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  transition: transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
  will-change: transform;
}

.work-slide-item {
  flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 48px) / 3);
  max-width: calc((100% - 48px) / 3);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.work-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid #e8edf3;
  cursor: pointer;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.9, 0.3, 1),
              box-shadow 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.9, 0.3, 1),
              border-color 0.45s ease;
  will-change: transform, box-shadow;
}

.work-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 36px -8px rgba(11, 15, 23, 0.12),
              0 10px 20px -6px rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.25);
  border-color: rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.55);
}

/* Bottom luxury gold accent line */
.work-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  width: 0;
  height: 3.5px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  transition: width 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.9, 0.3, 1),
              left 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.9, 0.3, 1);
  border-radius: 3px 3px 0 0;
  z-index: 4;
}

.work-card:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
  left: 0;
}

.work-thumb {
  position: relative;
  height: 210px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0b0f17;
}

.work-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1),
              filter 0.7s ease;
  will-change: transform;
}

.work-card:hover .work-img {
  transform: scale(1.07);
  filter: brightness(1.03);
}

/* Floating Category Pill on Photo */
.moment-category-pill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  background: rgba(11, 15, 23, 0.72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.4);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  z-index: 3;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.work-card:hover .moment-category-pill {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #0b0f17;
  border-color: transparent;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Universal Luxury Diagonal Shimmer Sweep on Hover
   Applies across all service cards, category cards, campaign showcases,
   duo cards, reels, sampling cards, environments, and work cards.
   ========================================================================== */
.service-thumb,
.category-thumb,
.sampling-card-thumb,
.reel-card-inner,
.env-card-media,
.work-thumb {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.service-thumb::before,
.category-thumb::before,
.sampling-card-thumb::before,
.campaign-card-media::before,
.duo-card-media::before,
.reel-card-inner::before,
.env-card-media::before,
.work-thumb::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -135%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    105deg,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 25%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) 50%,
    rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.35) 62%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  transform: skewX(-25deg);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 5;
}

.service-card:hover .service-thumb::before,
.service-thumb:hover::before,
.category-card:hover .category-thumb::before,
.category-thumb:hover::before,
.sampling-service-card:hover .sampling-card-thumb::before,
.sampling-card-thumb:hover::before,
.campaign-featured-card:hover .campaign-card-media::before,
.campaign-card-media:hover::before,
.campaign-duo-card:hover .duo-card-media::before,
.duo-card-media:hover::before,
.reel-card:hover .reel-card-inner::before,
.reel-card-inner:hover::before,
.env-slide-card:hover .env-card-media::before,
.env-card-media:hover::before,
.work-card:hover .work-thumb::before,
.work-thumb:hover::before {
  left: 155%;
  transition: left 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
}

.work-thumb-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 40%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.work-card:hover .work-thumb-overlay {
  opacity: 0.8;
}

/* Card Information Body */
.work-info {
  padding: 20px 22px 22px;
  background: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* Reference Signature: Vertical Accent Bar */
.moment-accent-bar {
  width: 32px;
  height: 3.5px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  transition: width 0.35s ease;
}

.work-card:hover .moment-accent-bar {
  width: 48px;
}

.work-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark-headline);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.35;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.work-card:hover .work-title {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
}

.work-location {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: #6b7280;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding-top: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.work-location .meta-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.work-location i {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  font-size: 11px;
}

/* Slider Pagination Dots (Matching Reference) */
.work-slider-pagination {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.work-slider-dot {
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #cbd5e1;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.9, 0.3, 1);
}

.work-slider-dot:hover {
  background: #94a3b8;
}

.work-slider-dot.active {
  width: 32px;
  height: 9px;
  border-radius: 5px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.45);
}

/* 9. TRUSTED BY LEADING BRANDS */
.brands-section {
  background-color: var(--bg-light);
  padding: 70px 0 90px;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.brands-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 44px;
}

.brands-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 32px;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

.brand-item {
  opacity: 0.75;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #1e293b;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.brand-item:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  color: var(--gold-dark);
}

.brand-svg {
  height: 38px;
  width: auto;
}

.brand-font {
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.brand-coca {
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.brand-nivea-badge {
  background: #002e7a;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: sans-serif;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  padding: 7px 18px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.brand-vivo {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.brands-simple-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.brands-subtle-title {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2.2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #718096;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Continuous Moving Slider for Brands with Left & Right Faded Invisible Ends
   ========================================================================== */
.brands-slider-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 12px 0;
  margin-top: 5px;
  /* CSS mask to smoothly fade brand logos into 100% invisible transparency at edges */
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 0%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) 3%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7) 7%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 12%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 88%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7) 93%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) 97%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%
  );
  mask-image: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 0%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) 3%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7) 7%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 12%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 88%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7) 93%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) 97%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%
  );
}

/* Gradient overlay pseudo-elements for guaranteed solid edge invisible fade */
.brands-slider-wrapper::before,
.brands-slider-wrapper::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 140px;
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.brands-slider-wrapper::before {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, #ffffff 15%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
}

.brands-slider-wrapper::after {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to left, #ffffff 15%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
}

.brands-slider-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  width: max-content;
  will-change: transform;
  animation: brandsMarqueeScroll 30s linear infinite;
}

.brands-slider-wrapper:hover .brands-slider-track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.brands-slider-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 75px;
  padding-right: 75px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@keyframes brandsMarqueeScroll {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

.brands-slider-group .brand-item,
.brands-slider-group .sampling-brand-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  height: 52px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  opacity: 0.95 !important;
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
  transform: none !important;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease !important;
}

.brands-slider-group .brand-item:hover,
.brands-slider-group .sampling-brand-item:hover {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.06) !important;
}

/* Brand Logo Vector Images */
.brand-logo-img {
  height: 38px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 160px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

.brand-coca-img {
  height: 36px;
}

.brand-redfm-img {
  height: 48px;
}

.brand-cultfit-img {
  height: 34px;
}

.brand-bodyarmor-img {
  height: 25px;
}

.brand-setu-img {
  height: 32px;
}

.brand-nescafe-img {
  height: 26px;
}

.brand-nestle-img {
  height: 44px;
}

.brand-poshmonk-img {
  height: 42px;
}

.brand-epigamia-img {
  height: 26px;
}

.brand-nestle-word {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.brand-redbull-word {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 21px;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* 10. CTA BANNER SECTION (Full-Width Main Background) */
.cta-banner-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--bg-dark);
  padding: 110px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.cta-banner-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url('../image/hero-stage-hd.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center right;
  opacity: 0.9;
  filter: contrast(1.12) saturate(1.18);
}

.cta-banner-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(12, 16, 23, 0.98) 0%,
    rgba(12, 16, 23, 0.88) 42%,
    rgba(12, 16, 23, 0.45) 75%,
    rgba(12, 16, 23, 0.15) 100%
  );
}

.cta-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.cta-banner-content {
  max-width: 600px;
}

.cta-banner-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 42px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.cta-banner-desc {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--text-light-body);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

/* 11. FOOTER */
.site-footer {
  background-color: var(--bg-dark-deep);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 70px 0 30px;
}

.footer-container {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  padding-bottom: 50px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
}

.footer-logo {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.footer-tagline {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.footer-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.footer-links a {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-light-body);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.contact-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.contact-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--text-light-body);
}

.contact-list i {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  font-size: 14px;
  width: 16px;
}

.social-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.social-links a {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.social-links a:hover {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  border-color: transparent;
  color: #0b0f17;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.newsletter-sub {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--text-light-body);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.newsletter-input-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 4px;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.newsletter-input-group:focus-within {
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.2);
}

.newsletter-input-group input {
  background: transparent;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  width: 100%;
}

.newsletter-input-group input::placeholder {
  color: #64748b;
}

.newsletter-submit-btn {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #0b0f17;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.newsletter-submit-btn:hover {
  filter: brightness(1.1);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 26px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
}

.footer-legal {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.legal-separator {
  opacity: 0.3;
}

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

/* 12. INTERACTIVE MODAL */
.modal-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(5, 8, 14, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.modal-backdrop.open {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.modal-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #0f1624;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px;
  max-width: 580px;
  width: 100%;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
  transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.96);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.modal-backdrop.open .modal-card {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-size: 18px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.modal-close:hover {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #0b0f17;
}

.modal-header {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.modal-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.modal-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--text-light-body);
}

.modal-form .form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.modal-form .form-group {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.modal-form label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.modal-form input,
.modal-form select,
.modal-form textarea {
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 11px 14px;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.modal-form input:focus,
.modal-form select:focus,
.modal-form textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.2);
}

.modal-form select option {
  background: #0f1624;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.modal-form textarea {
  resize: vertical;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   13. EVENT MANPOWER PAGE SPECIFIC STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

/* Manpower Hero */
.manpower-hero-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url('../image/Cinematic%20Corporate%20Networking%20Event.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center right;
  opacity: 0.9;
  filter: contrast(1.08) saturate(1.1);
}

/* Manpower Categories Section (3 x 2 Grid) */
.manpower-categories-section {
  background-color: var(--bg-light);
  padding: 95px 0 85px;
}

.categories-header {
  margin-bottom: 52px;
}

.categories-sub-desc {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--text-dark-body);
  max-width: 580px;
  margin: 14px auto 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.categories-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.category-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e8edf3;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.category-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.4);
}

.category-thumb {
  position: relative;
  height: 180px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #f8f9fa;
}

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

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

.category-thumb-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 50%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) 100%);
}

.category-info {
  padding: 16px 18px 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.category-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1a1a1a;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.category-desc {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #6b7280;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.category-link {
  margin-top: auto;
  align-self: flex-start;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.category-link:hover {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* Why Choose Our Event Manpower Section */
.why-manpower-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--bg-dark);
  padding: 105px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.why-manpower-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url('../image/corporate%20event/cor_img_1.jpeg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center right;
  opacity: 0.45;
  filter: contrast(1.1) brightness(0.85);
}

.why-manpower-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    #0c1017 0%,
    #0c1017 40%,
    rgba(12, 16, 23, 0.94) 52%,
    rgba(12, 16, 23, 0.55) 78%,
    rgba(12, 16, 23, 0.22) 100%
  );
}

.why-manpower-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.why-manpower-content {
  max-width: 680px;
}

.why-manpower-badges {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 36px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.manpower-badge-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
}

.badge-circle {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  background: rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.badge-circle i {
  font-size: 28px;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.manpower-badge-item:hover .badge-circle {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  border-color: transparent;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.35);
}

.manpower-badge-item:hover .badge-circle i {
  color: #0b0f17;
}

.badge-label {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.mt-30 {
  margin-top: 30px;
}

/* Industries We Serve Section */
.industries-section {
  background-color: var(--bg-light);
  padding: 95px 0 90px;
  border-top: 1px solid #edf0f5;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #edf0f5;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.industries-header {
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.industries-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 24px;
  padding: 0 16px;
}

.industry-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 14px;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.industry-icon-box {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.28);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.industry-icon-box i {
  font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.industry-item:hover .industry-icon-box {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.industry-item:hover .industry-icon-box i {
  color: #0b0f17;
}

.industry-name {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.8px;
  color: var(--text-dark-headline);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   14. SAMPLING & PROMOTIONS PAGE SPECIFIC STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

/* Sampling Hero Backdrop (Full-Width Background Image) */
.sampling-hero-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url('../image/sampling_images/sampling_hero_bg.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center right;
  opacity: 0.95;
  filter: contrast(1.08) saturate(1.12);
}

/* Services Section (Light Background) */
.sampling-services-section {
  background-color: var(--bg-light);
  padding: 95px 0 90px;
}

.sampling-services-header {
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.sampling-services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.sampling-service-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e8edf3;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.sampling-service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.4);
}

.sampling-card-thumb {
  position: relative;
  height: 180px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #f8f9fa;
}

.sampling-card-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
  display: block;
}

.sampling-service-card:hover .sampling-card-thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.sampling-card-thumb-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 50%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) 100%);
}

.sampling-card-info {
  padding: 16px 18px 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.sampling-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1a1a1a;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.sampling-card-desc {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #6b7280;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.sampling-card-link {
  margin-top: auto;
  align-self: flex-start;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.sampling-card-link:hover {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* --- Also Offered (Supplementary Marketing Services within Sampling Section) --- */
.also-offered-block {
  margin-top: 55px;
  padding: 28px 22px 26px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fbf8f3 0%, #f7f3ec 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.28);
  border-radius: 18px;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(18, 22, 35, 0.03);
}

.also-offered-header {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.also-offered-header-main {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.also-offered-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  background: rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.12);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.32);
}

.also-offered-tag .gold-sparkle {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  font-size: 10px;
}

.also-offered-subtext {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #64748b;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* --- Manpower Also Offered Desktop Slider --- */
#manpowerAlsoOffered .also-offered-header-main {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
}

#manpowerAlsoOffered .also-offered-header-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

#manpowerAlsoOffered .also-slider-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

#manpowerAlsoOffered .also-nav-btn {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.4);
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 13px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(18, 22, 35, 0.05);
}

#manpowerAlsoOffered .also-nav-btn:hover {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #0c1017;
  border-color: transparent;
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.35);
}

#manpowerAlsoOffered .also-nav-btn:active {
  transform: scale(0.96);
}

@media screen and (min-width: 769px) {
  #manpowerAlsoOffered .also-slider-viewport {
    width: 100%;
    overflow-x: auto;
    overflow-y: hidden;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    -ms-overflow-style: none;
    padding: 6px 2px 14px;
    margin: -6px -2px -14px;
  }

  #manpowerAlsoOffered .also-slider-viewport::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
  }

  #manpowerAlsoOffered .also-offered-grid {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
    gap: 16px !important;
    width: max-content !important;
  }

  #manpowerAlsoOffered .also-offered-card {
    flex: 0 0 215px !important;
    width: 215px !important;
    min-width: 215px !important;
    max-width: 215px !important;
  }
}

.also-offered-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(140px, 1fr));
  gap: 12px;
}

.also-offered-grid.grid-cols-7 {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(7, 1fr);
}

.also-offered-grid.grid-cols-6 {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
}

.also-offered-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.2);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 16px 13px 14px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(18, 22, 35, 0.03);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.also-offered-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.6);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(18, 22, 35, 0.08), 0 0 0 1px rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.28);
}

.also-card-accent {
  width: 22px;
  height: 2.5px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  transition: width 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.also-offered-card:hover .also-card-accent {
  width: 36px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.45);
}

.also-card-top-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.also-card-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
}

.also-card-icon {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.22);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  font-size: 11px;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.also-offered-card:hover .also-card-icon {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #0c1017;
  border-color: transparent;
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.also-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark-headline);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  min-height: 34px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.also-offered-card:hover .also-card-title {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
}

.also-card-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.also-card-arrow {
  margin-top: auto;
  align-self: flex-end;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.1);
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.also-card-arrow svg {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
}

.also-offered-card:hover .also-card-arrow {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #0c1017;
  border-color: transparent;
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(45deg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

/* Why Choose Us Section with Full-Width Background Image */
.why-sampling-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--bg-dark);
  padding: 110px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.why-sampling-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url('../image/sampling_images/why_sampling_bg.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center right;
  opacity: 0.95;
  filter: contrast(1.08) saturate(1.12);
}

.why-sampling-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(12, 16, 23, 0.98) 0%,
    rgba(12, 16, 23, 0.88) 42%,
    rgba(12, 16, 23, 0.45) 75%,
    rgba(12, 16, 23, 0.15) 100%
  );
}

.why-sampling-container {
  max-width: 1240px;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 40px;
}

.why-sampling-content {
  max-width: 600px;
}

.why-sampling-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 42px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.why-sampling-checklist {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 34px;
}

.why-sampling-checklist li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.why-check-icon {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  font-size: 15px;
  width: 22px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.why-sampling-script-side {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  transform: rotate(-3deg);
  margin-right: 20px;
  user-select: none;
}

.why-sampling-script-side .script-text {
  font-family: var(--font-cursive-accent), 'Caveat', 'Alex Brush', cursive;
  font-size: 42px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), 0 0 25px rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.5);
  line-height: 1.15;
  text-align: right;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.why-sampling-script-side .script-swirl {
  width: 160px;
  height: 30px;
  margin-top: -4px;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.5));
}

/* Brands We Work With Section */
.sampling-brands-section {
  background-color: var(--bg-light);
  padding: 44px 0 38px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.sampling-brands-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 45px;
}

.sampling-brands-desc {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--text-dark-body);
  max-width: 580px;
  margin: 12px auto 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.sampling-brands-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 32px;
  padding: 0 10px;
}

.sampling-brand-item {
  color: #1e293b;
  opacity: 0.85;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.sampling-brand-item:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.brand-samsung-word {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 2.2px;
}

.brand-pepsi-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.brand-pepsi-circle {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: conic-gradient(#e32934 0deg 180deg, #004b93 180deg 360deg);
  display: inline-block;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 2px #ffffff;
}

.brand-pepsi-text {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-style: italic;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.brand-tata-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Campaigns & Case Studies Showcase ("Work that made people stop for a moment")
   ========================================================================== */
.recent-campaigns-section {
  background-color: var(--bg-light);
  padding: 85px 0 95px;
  position: relative;
}

.campaigns-header-split {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.campaigns-tag-gold {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.campaigns-main-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 38px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark-headline);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.campaigns-subtext {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--text-dark-body);
  max-width: 620px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.campaigns-view-all-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 11px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--text-dark-headline);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.campaigns-view-all-btn:hover {
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--bg-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

/* 1. Featured Top Hero Card */
.campaigns-featured-block {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 46px;
}

.campaign-featured-card {
  position: relative;
  height: 480px;
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.campaign-card-media {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0f172a;
}

.featured-media-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 20%;
  transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.campaign-featured-card:hover .featured-media-img {
  transform: none;
}

.featured-card-gradient {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) 0%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22) 50%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.84) 100%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}

.featured-brand-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 32px;
  left: 36px;
  z-index: 2;
}

.featured-brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 34px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

/* Floating Glassmorphic Details Card */
.campaign-glass-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 28px;
  right: 28px;
  max-width: 450px;
  background: rgba(11, 15, 25, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 24px 26px;
  color: #ffffff;
  z-index: 3;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.campaign-featured-card:hover .campaign-glass-overlay {
  transform: none;
}

.glass-tag {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.glass-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.glass-desc {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.glass-pills-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.glass-pill {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1px;
}

.pill-bold {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.pill-light {
  font-size: 10px;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.glass-cta-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #0b0f17;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.glass-cta-link:hover {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #0b0f17;
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* 2. Secondary Duo Grid (Epigamia & NESCAFÉ) */
.campaigns-duo-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.campaign-duo-card {
  position: relative;
  height: 350px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.duo-card-media {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0f172a;
}

.duo-media-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.duo-epigamia-img {
  object-position: 20% 65%;
}

.duo-nescafe-img {
  object-position: 80% 65%;
}

.campaign-duo-card:hover .duo-media-img {
  transform: none;
}

.duo-media-gradient {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) 0%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) 50%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85) 100%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}

.duo-base-content {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 26px;
  right: 26px;
  z-index: 2;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: none !important;
}

.duo-stat-line {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.4;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.duo-brand-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-top: 6px;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.duo-case-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 12px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
  width: fit-content;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.duo-case-link:hover {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #0c1017;
  border-color: transparent;
  gap: 12px;
}

/* Hover Revealed Overlay Disabled */
.duo-hover-overlay {
  display: none !important;
}

.campaign-duo-card:hover .duo-hover-overlay,
.campaign-duo-card:focus .duo-hover-overlay {
  display: none !important;
}

.campaign-duo-card:hover .duo-base-content {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: none !important;
}

.duo-hover-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.6px;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.duo-hover-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.duo-hover-desc {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.duo-hover-pills {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.mini-pill {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #f1f5f9;
}

.duo-hover-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 9px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #0b0f17;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  width: fit-content;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.duo-hover-link:hover {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #0b0f17;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Continuous Moving Slider for Field Highlights Reels ("On-Ground Activations")
   Seamless Infinite Marquee with Faded Invisible Left & Right Ends (Full Width, No Background)
   ========================================================================== */
.campaign-reels-header-wrap {
  margin-top: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.reels-slider-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.reels-subtag {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.reels-section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark-headline);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.reels-nav-controls,
.reel-nav-btn {
  display: none !important;
}

/* Seamless Moving Marquee Wrapper with Faded Invisible Ends (Parent Container Width Only) */
.reels-slider-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 8px 0 24px;
  background: transparent;
  /* CSS mask to smoothly fade cards into 100% invisible transparency at edges (approx 1 to 2 cm / 48px) */
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 0px,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) 12px,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85) 32px,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 48px,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) calc(100% - 48px),
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85) calc(100% - 32px),
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) calc(100% - 12px),
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%
  );
  mask-image: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 0px,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) 12px,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85) 32px,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 48px,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) calc(100% - 48px),
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85) calc(100% - 32px),
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) calc(100% - 12px),
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%
  );
}

/* Solid edge gradient overlays (approx 1 to 2 cm only) */
.reels-slider-wrapper::before,
.reels-slider-wrapper::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 48px;
  z-index: 4;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.reels-slider-wrapper::before {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, #ffffff 10%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
}

.reels-slider-wrapper::after {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to left, #ffffff 10%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
}

.reels-slider-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  width: max-content;
  will-change: transform;
  animation: reelsMarqueeScroll 40s linear infinite;
}

.reels-slider-wrapper:hover .reels-slider-track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.reels-slider-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 20px;
  padding-right: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@keyframes reelsMarqueeScroll {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

.reel-card {
  width: 220px;
  height: 350px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease;
  user-select: none;
}

.reel-card:hover {
  transform: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14) !important;
}

.reel-card-inner {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.reel-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.reel-pos-1 { object-position: 8% center; }
.reel-pos-2 { object-position: 24% center; }
.reel-pos-3 { object-position: 45% center; }
.reel-pos-4 { object-position: 63% center; }
.reel-pos-5 { object-position: 78% center; }
.reel-pos-6 { object-position: 89% center; }
.reel-pos-7 { object-position: 98% center; }

.reel-card:hover .reel-card-img {
  transform: none !important;
}

.reel-card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) 0%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 40%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.88) 100%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}

.reel-tag-icon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 11px;
  z-index: 2;
}

.reel-card-default-info {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  z-index: 2;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: none !important;
}

.reel-card-name {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

.reel-card-category {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

/* Hover Revealed Panel Disabled */
.reel-card-hover-panel {
  display: none !important;
}

.reel-card:hover .reel-card-hover-panel,
.reel-card:focus .reel-card-hover-panel {
  display: none !important;
}

.reel-card:hover .reel-card-default-info {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: none !important;
}

.reel-hover-tag {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 9.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.reel-hover-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.reel-hover-stat {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #38bdf8;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.reel-hover-brief {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.reel-hover-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 7px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #0b0f17;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  width: fit-content;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.reel-hover-btn:hover {
  transform: translateX(3px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.4);
}

/* --- Sampling Page Impact Stats Bar --- */
.sampling-stats-bar {
  background: #0d121c;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.25);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.25);
  padding: 44px 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

.sampling-stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.sampling-stat-item {
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  padding: 0 16px;
  cursor: default;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.sampling-stat-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.sampling-stat-item:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  top: 15%;
  height: 70%;
  width: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.3) 50%, transparent 100%);
}

.sampling-stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 42px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  display: block;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  font-feature-settings: "tnum";
}

.sampling-stat-number .stat-count {
  display: inline-block;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  font-feature-settings: "tnum";
}

.sampling-stat-number .gold-plus {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.sampling-stat-label {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.9px;
  display: block;
}

/* Home Page Impact Stats Bar Specific Styling */
.home-stats-bar {
  background: #0b0f17;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.25);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.25);
  padding: 50px 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

.home-stat-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.home-stat-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.home-stat-item .stat-icon-badge {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.25);
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 19px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.9, 0.3, 1);
}

.home-stat-item:hover .stat-icon-badge {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #0b0f17;
  border-color: transparent;
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.35);
}

/* --- Animated Marquee Ticker Strip --- */
.sampling-ticker-strip {
  background: #070a10;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  padding: 15px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  user-select: none;
}

.sampling-ticker-track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  animation: samplingTickerScroll 36s linear infinite;
}

.sampling-ticker-strip:hover .sampling-ticker-track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes samplingTickerScroll {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

.sampling-ticker-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
  padding-right: 28px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.sampling-ticker-content span {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.sampling-ticker-sparkle {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  opacity: 0.65;
  font-size: 13px !important;
}

.home-ticker-strip {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.25);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.25);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #070a10 0%, #0d121c 50%, #070a10 100%);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}

/* --- Prime Sampling Environments (Venues & Reach Auto-Slider Showcase) --- */
.sampling-venues-section {
  background-color: var(--bg-light);
  padding: 95px 0 90px;
  border-top: 1px solid #eef2f6;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f6;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.section-tag-gold {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  letter-spacing: 2.2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Continuous Moving Slider for Targeted Placement (Prime Environments)
   Seamless Infinite Marquee with Faded Invisible Left & Right Ends (Full Width)
   ========================================================================== */
.env-slider-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 18px 0 28px;
  margin-top: 15px;
  /* CSS mask to smoothly fade environment cards into 100% invisible transparency at edges (approx 1 to 2 cm / 48px) */
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 0px,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) 12px,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85) 32px,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 48px,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) calc(100% - 48px),
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85) calc(100% - 32px),
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) calc(100% - 12px),
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%
  );
  mask-image: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 0px,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) 12px,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85) 32px,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 48px,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) calc(100% - 48px),
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85) calc(100% - 32px),
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) calc(100% - 12px),
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%
  );
}

/* Gradient overlay pseudo-elements for guaranteed solid edge invisible fade (approx 1 to 2 cm only) */
.env-slider-wrapper::before,
.env-slider-wrapper::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 48px;
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.env-slider-wrapper::before {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, #ffffff 10%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
}

.env-slider-wrapper::after {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to left, #ffffff 10%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
}

.env-slider-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  width: max-content;
  will-change: transform;
  animation: envMarqueeScroll 48s linear infinite;
}

.env-slider-wrapper:hover .env-slider-track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.env-slider-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 28px;
  padding-right: 28px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@keyframes envMarqueeScroll {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

/* Slide Card (Rectangular Landscape Card, 80% Viewport Width) */
.env-slide-card {
  flex: 0 0 80vw;
  width: 80vw;
  height: 360px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.28);
  border-radius: 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(18, 22, 35, 0.04);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: none !important;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease !important;
}

/* Hover Interaction */
.env-slide-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
  border-color: var(--gold-primary) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.16), 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04) !important;
}

/* Media Side (Left 50%) */
.env-card-media {
  order: 1;
  flex: 0 0 50%;
  width: 50%;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0f172a;
}

.env-card-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: block;
}

.env-slide-card:hover .env-card-media img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.env-media-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 45%, rgba(10, 15, 20, 0.78) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Floating Venue Badge at Bottom Left of Image */
.env-media-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px;
  left: 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.env-badge-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #0c1017;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.4);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.env-slide-card:hover .env-badge-icon {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.env-badge-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.env-badge-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 0 0 2px 0;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
}

.env-badge-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  line-height: 1.2;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
}

/* Content Side (Right 50%) */
.env-card-content {
  order: 2;
  flex: 0 0 50%;
  width: 50%;
  height: 100%;
  padding: 44px 52px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  background: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.env-card-accent {
  width: 34px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.env-card-headline {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #111827;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.env-slide-card:hover .env-card-headline {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
}

.env-card-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.env-card-chips,
.env-card-tag {
  display: none !important;
}

.env-card-action {
  margin-top: 18px;
}

.env-card-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: gap 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
}

.env-card-link:hover {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  gap: 12px;
}

.env-badge-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
}

/* Floating Navigation Buttons & Dots (Hidden for Auto-Moving Marquee) */
.env-nav-btn,
.env-slider-dots {
  display: none !important;
}

/* --- Strategic Advantage Matrix / Execution Pillars --- */
.sampling-pillars-section {
  background-color: #0a0e16;
  padding: 100px 0 105px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  position: relative;
}

.pillar-section-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 38px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.pillar-section-desc {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #94a3b8;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.sampling-pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 26px;
}

.pillar-card {
  background: #111724;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 30px 26px;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.pillar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), 0 0 20px rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.1);
}

.pillar-icon-box {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.28);
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.pillar-card:hover .pillar-icon-box {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #0b0f17;
  transform: scale(1.08);
  border-color: transparent;
}

.pillar-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.pillar-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #94a3b8;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* --- Client Testimonials Carousel Slider Section --- */
.sampling-testimonials-section {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  padding: 100px 0 110px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Continuous Moving Slider for Client Experiences (Testimonials)
   Seamless Infinite Marquee with Faded Invisible Left & Right Ends (Full Width)
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonials-slider-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 18px 0 28px;
  margin-top: 15px;
  /* CSS mask to smoothly fade testimonial cards into 100% invisible transparency at edges (approx 1 to 2 cm / 48px) */
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 0px,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) 12px,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85) 32px,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 48px,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) calc(100% - 48px),
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85) calc(100% - 32px),
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) calc(100% - 12px),
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%
  );
  mask-image: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 0px,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) 12px,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85) 32px,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) 48px,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 1) calc(100% - 48px),
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85) calc(100% - 32px),
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) calc(100% - 12px),
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 100%
  );
}

/* Gradient overlay pseudo-elements for guaranteed solid edge invisible fade (approx 1 to 2 cm only) */
.testimonials-slider-wrapper::before,
.testimonials-slider-wrapper::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 48px;
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.testimonials-slider-wrapper::before {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, #ffffff 10%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
}

.testimonials-slider-wrapper::after {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to left, #ffffff 10%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
}

.testimonials-slider-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  width: max-content;
  will-change: transform;
  animation: testimonialsMarqueeScroll 38s linear infinite;
}

.testimonials-slider-wrapper:hover .testimonials-slider-track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.testimonials-slider-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 24px;
  padding-right: 24px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@keyframes testimonialsMarqueeScroll {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

.testimonial-card,
.testimonials-slider-group .testimonial-card {
  flex: 0 0 380px;
  width: 380px;
  min-width: 380px;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 32px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: none !important;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease, background-color 0.35s ease !important;
  user-select: none;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.testimonial-card:hover,
.testimonials-slider-group .testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(12, 16, 23, 0.09) !important;
  border-color: rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.55) !important;
  background: #ffffff !important;
}

.testimonial-stars {
  display: flex;
  gap: 4px;
  color: #eab308;
  font-size: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.testimonial-quote {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: #334155;
  line-height: 1.68;
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.testimonial-author-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.testimonial-avatar {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b0f17 0%, #1e293b 100%);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.4);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.testimonial-meta h4 {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.testimonial-meta p {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: #64748b;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.testimonial-verified {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #16a34a;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* Testimonial Carousel Arrows & Dots (Hidden for Auto-Moving Marquee) */
.testimonial-arrow-btn,
.testimonials-dots {
  display: none !important;
}

/* --- Sampling FAQ Accordion Section (2-Column Side-by-Side Reference Layout) --- */
.sampling-faq-section {
  background-color: var(--bg-light);
  padding: 100px 0 110px;
  border-top: 1px solid #edf0f5;
}

.sampling-faq-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 56px;
  max-width: 1160px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  align-items: start;
}

.sampling-faq-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.sampling-faq-item {
  background: transparent;
  border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.sampling-faq-col .sampling-faq-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.sampling-faq-item.active {
  border-color: rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.45);
}

.sampling-faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 24px 0;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  gap: 16px;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.sampling-faq-q-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  flex: 1;
}

.sampling-faq-num {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  min-width: 26px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.sampling-faq-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 16.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  line-height: 1.4;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.sampling-faq-question:hover .sampling-faq-title {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
}

.sampling-faq-question:hover .sampling-faq-num {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
}

.sampling-faq-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.55);
  background: transparent;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.sampling-faq-question:hover .sampling-faq-icon {
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  background: rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.08);
  color: var(--gold-dark);
}

.sampling-faq-item.active .sampling-faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  background: var(--gold-primary);
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  color: #0b0f17;
}

.sampling-faq-item.active .sampling-faq-title {
  color: #0b0f17;
}

.sampling-faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.38s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), padding 0.35s ease;
  padding: 0 42px 0 44px;
}

.sampling-faq-item.active .sampling-faq-answer {
  max-height: 400px;
  padding: 0 42px 24px 44px;
}

.sampling-faq-answer p {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}

/* --- Pre-Footer High-Impact Sampling CTA Banner --- */
.sampling-cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #090d15 0%, #111724 60%, #1a2234 100%);
  padding: 90px 0 95px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.25);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sampling-cta-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.sampling-cta-content {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.sampling-cta-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 42px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.sampling-cta-desc {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 34px;
}

.sampling-cta-btns {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}




/* ==========================================================================
   SCROLL ANIMATIONS - Smooth entrance effects
   ========================================================================== */

/* Initial state - hidden and shifted */
.scroll-animate {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Animated in state - visible and in place */
.scroll-animate.animate-in {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Staggered animation for cards in grids */
.services-grid .service-card:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
.services-grid .service-card:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.18s; }
.services-grid .service-card:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.28s; }
.services-grid .service-card:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.38s; }
.services-grid .service-card:hover { transition-delay: 0s !important; }

.work-slider-track .work-card:hover { transition-delay: 0s !important; }

.categories-grid .category-card:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.categories-grid .category-card:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.categories-grid .category-card:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.categories-grid .category-card:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.categories-grid .category-card:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.categories-grid .category-card:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.3s; }

.sampling-services-grid .sampling-service-card:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.sampling-services-grid .sampling-service-card:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.sampling-services-grid .sampling-service-card:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.sampling-services-grid .sampling-service-card:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.sampling-services-grid .sampling-service-card:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.sampling-services-grid .sampling-service-card:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.3s; }

.brands-row .brand-item:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.brands-row .brand-item:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.15s; }
.brands-row .brand-item:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.brands-row .brand-item:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.25s; }
.brands-row .brand-item:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.brands-row .brand-item:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.35s; }

.why-features-row .feature-item:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.why-features-row .feature-item:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.why-features-row .feature-item:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.why-features-row .feature-item:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.4s; }

.why-manpower-badges .manpower-badge-item:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.why-manpower-badges .manpower-badge-item:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.why-manpower-badges .manpower-badge-item:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.why-manpower-badges .manpower-badge-item:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.4s; }

.industries-row .industry-item:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.industries-row .industry-item:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.15s; }
.industries-row .industry-item:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.industries-row .industry-item:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.25s; }
.industries-row .industry-item:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.industries-row .industry-item:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.35s; }

.sampling-venues-grid .venue-card:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.sampling-venues-grid .venue-card:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.sampling-venues-grid .venue-card:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.sampling-venues-grid .venue-card:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.4s; }

.sampling-pillars-grid .pillar-card:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.sampling-pillars-grid .pillar-card:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.sampling-pillars-grid .pillar-card:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.sampling-pillars-grid .pillar-card:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.sampling-pillars-grid .pillar-card:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.sampling-pillars-grid .pillar-card:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.3s; }

.sampling-testimonials-grid .testimonial-card:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.sampling-testimonials-grid .testimonial-card:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.sampling-testimonials-grid .testimonial-card:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.3s; }

/* Reduce motion for users who prefer it */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .scroll-animate {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
    transition: none;
  }
  
  .scroll-animate.animate-in {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   19. BESPOKE ROYAL GOLD CUSTOM CURSOR
   Theme: Luxury Midnight & Royal Champagne Gold
   ========================================================================== */

/* Hide native cursor on desktop fine-pointer devices when custom cursor is active */
@media (pointer: fine) {
  body.custom-cursor-enabled,
  body.custom-cursor-enabled a,
  body.custom-cursor-enabled button,
  body.custom-cursor-enabled [role="button"],
  body.custom-cursor-enabled .open-modal-btn,
  body.custom-cursor-enabled .modal-close,
  body.custom-cursor-enabled .drawer-close,
  body.custom-cursor-enabled .mobile-toggle,
  body.custom-cursor-enabled .sampling-card-link,
  body.custom-cursor-enabled .category-link,
  body.custom-cursor-enabled .campaign-arrow-btn,
  body.custom-cursor-enabled .campaign-dot,
  body.custom-cursor-enabled .work-nav-arrow,
  body.custom-cursor-enabled .work-slider-dot,
  body.custom-cursor-enabled .testimonial-arrow-btn,
  body.custom-cursor-enabled .testimonial-dot,
  body.custom-cursor-enabled .sampling-faq-question,
  body.custom-cursor-enabled .service-card,
  body.custom-cursor-enabled .work-card,
  body.custom-cursor-enabled .category-card,
  body.custom-cursor-enabled .sampling-service-card,
  body.custom-cursor-enabled .venue-card,
  body.custom-cursor-enabled .pillar-card,
  body.custom-cursor-enabled .campaign-card,
  body.custom-cursor-enabled .testimonial-card,
  body.custom-cursor-enabled .sampling-stat-item,
  body.custom-cursor-enabled .brand-item,
  body.custom-cursor-enabled .sampling-brand-item,
  body.custom-cursor-enabled .btn-pill-gold,
  body.custom-cursor-enabled .btn-pill-outline,
  body.custom-cursor-enabled .newsletter-submit-btn,
  body.custom-cursor-enabled .social-links a,
  body.custom-cursor-enabled .contact-list a {
    cursor: none !important;
  }

  /* Restore default text selection cursor for inputs and textareas */
  body.custom-cursor-enabled input:not([type="submit"]):not([type="button"]),
  body.custom-cursor-enabled textarea {
    cursor: text !important;
  }

  body.custom-cursor-enabled select {
    cursor: pointer !important;
  }
}

/* Custom Cursor Dot (Immediate Precision Dot) */
.custom-cursor-dot {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  margin-left: -4px;
  margin-top: -4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fae2b4 0%, #d4a359 55%, #a87930 100%);
  box-shadow: 
    0 0 10px rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.8),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(12, 16, 23, 0.45),
    0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 100000;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: transform;
}

/* Custom Cursor Follower (Fluid Inertia Ring) */
.custom-cursor-follower {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 99999;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
  will-change: transform;
}

.custom-cursor-follower .cursor-follower-ring {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  margin-left: -18px;
  margin-top: -18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.55);
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.08) 0%, rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.02) 70%, transparent 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.16), inset 0 0 8px rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.06);
  backdrop-filter: blur(0.5px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(0.5px);
  transition: 
    transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    border-color 0.25s ease,
    background-color 0.25s ease,
    box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

/* Interactive Hover States */
/* 1. Links, Buttons & Clickables */
body.cursor-hover .custom-cursor-dot {
  transform: scale(0.65);
  opacity: 0.85;
}

body.cursor-hover .custom-cursor-follower .cursor-follower-ring {
  transform: scale(1.65);
  border-color: rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.95);
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.22) 0%, rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.08) 75%, transparent 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.4), inset 0 0 12px rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.18);
}

/* 2. Interactive Cards (Services, Work, Manpower, Sampling, Campaigns) */
body.cursor-hover-card .custom-cursor-dot {
  transform: scale(0.5);
  opacity: 0.6;
}

body.cursor-hover-card .custom-cursor-follower .cursor-follower-ring {
  transform: scale(2.0);
  border-color: rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.85);
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.14) 0%, rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.04) 75%, transparent 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 28px rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.35);
}

/* 3. Mouse Down / Active Click State */
body.cursor-active .custom-cursor-dot {
  transform: scale(0.45);
}

body.cursor-active .custom-cursor-follower .cursor-follower-ring {
  transform: scale(1.2);
  border-color: #f5deaa;
  background: rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.28);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(245, 222, 170, 0.6);
}

/* 4. Text Input Hover (Hide custom cursor to keep native I-beam caret clear) */
body.cursor-text .custom-cursor-dot,
body.cursor-text .custom-cursor-follower {
  opacity: 0 !important;
}

/* 5. Hidden when off-screen / window blur */
.custom-cursor-dot.cursor-hidden,
.custom-cursor-follower.cursor-hidden {
  opacity: 0 !important;
}

/* Luxury Click Ripple Ring */
.cursor-click-ripple {
  position: fixed;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.95);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.5), inset 0 0 10px rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.3);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 99998;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.6);
  animation: luxuryCursorRipple 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes luxuryCursorRipple {
  0% {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.5);
    opacity: 0.9;
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(2.4);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

/* Disable on touch / mobile devices or users preferring reduced motion */
@media (pointer: coarse), (hover: none), (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .custom-cursor-dot,
  .custom-cursor-follower,
  .cursor-click-ripple {
    display: none !important;
  }
  
  body.custom-cursor-enabled,
  body.custom-cursor-enabled * {
    cursor: auto !important;
  }
}

/* --- Royal Floating Back to Top Button --- */
.back-to-top-btn {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 90px;
  right: 30px;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(12, 16, 23, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.4);
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 15px;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 990;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35), 0 0 12px rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.15);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(16px);
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s ease, visibility 0.35s ease, background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  outline: none;
}

.back-to-top-btn.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.back-to-top-btn:hover {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #0c1017;
  border-color: transparent;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.45), 0 0 20px rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.3);
}

.back-to-top-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.95);
}

/* --- Floating WhatsApp Quick-Chat Button (Website Royal Gold & Midnight Theme) --- */
.whatsapp-float-btn {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 30px;
  right: 30px;
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(12, 16, 23, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.45);
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 24px;
  text-decoration: none;
  z-index: 991;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), 0 0 14px rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.2);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  outline: none;
}

.whatsapp-float-btn:hover {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #0c1017;
  border-color: transparent;
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.45), 0 0 22px rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.35);
}

.whatsapp-float-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.96);
}

/* Subtle continuous gold pulse wave effect */
.whatsapp-float-btn::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.5);
  opacity: 0.7;
  animation: whatsappGoldPulse 2.8s ease-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes whatsappGoldPulse {
  0% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 0.8;
  }
  50% {
    transform: scale(1.35);
    opacity: 0;
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(1.35);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

/* Tooltip on Hover (Opens to the Left) */
.whatsapp-tooltip {
  position: absolute;
  right: calc(100% + 14px);
  left: auto;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(8px);
  background: rgba(12, 16, 23, 0.95);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease, visibility 0.25s ease;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 163, 89, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.whatsapp-tooltip::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 100%;
  right: auto;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  border-width: 5px;
  border-style: solid;
  border-color: transparent transparent transparent rgba(12, 16, 23, 0.95);
}

.whatsapp-float-btn:hover .whatsapp-tooltip {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(0);
}