/* =========================================================
   Hikmavex – Medical Travel Website
   Layout style: light, airy, rounded (floating pill header,
   centred hero, soft icon tiles, dark footer).
   Colours: Hikmavex navy + gold (from the logo).
   Change the colours in :root to re-theme the whole site.
   ========================================================= */
:root {
  --navy: #0f1b2d;
  --navy-2: #172a45;
  --navy-3: #22385a;
  --gold: #c9a24a;
  --gold-dark: #a3802c;
  --gold-2: #e3c378;
  --tile: #f8f1e0;          /* soft icon tile */
  --tile-2: #fdf9ef;
  --ink: #1a2436;
  --muted: #5b6678;
  --line: #ebedf2;
  --bg-soft: #f6f7fa;
  --wa: #25d366;
  --radius: 22px;
  --shadow-sm: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 27, 45, .05);
  --shadow: 0 12px 34px rgba(15, 27, 45, .08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 24px 60px rgba(15, 27, 45, .14);
  --grad-text: linear-gradient(90deg, #22385a 0%, #3c5d8a 30%, #a3802c 70%, #c9a24a 100%);
}

* { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  font-family: "Poppins", system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: #fff;
  font-size: 15.5px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  top: 0 !important; /* google translate */
}
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 { color: var(--navy); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -.015em; }
a { color: var(--navy-3); text-decoration: none; transition: color .2s; }
a:hover { color: var(--gold-dark); }
img { max-width: 100%; }
.text-gold { color: var(--gold-dark) !important; }
.text-navy { color: var(--navy) !important; }
.text-muted2 { color: var(--muted) !important; }
.bg-soft { background: var(--bg-soft); }

section { padding: 90px 0; position: relative; }
@media (max-width: 767px) { section { padding: 60px 0; } }

/* Soft page background (like the reference) */
.page-bg {
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 500px at 0% 0%, rgba(201,162,74,.10), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(900px 600px at 100% 10%, rgba(34,56,90,.07), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #fbfaf7 0%, #ffffff 70%);
}

/* ---------- Section headings ---------- */
.eyebrow { display: inline-block; font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .22em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-dark); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.section-title { font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.4vw, 2.75rem); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: .6rem; }
.section-sub { color: var(--muted); font-size: 1.08rem; max-width: 680px; }
.text-center .section-sub { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.head { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 52px; }
.head .section-sub, .page-hero.text-center .section-sub { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn { border-radius: 999px; font-weight: 600; padding: .78rem 1.6rem; transition: all .2s ease; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: .5rem; }
.btn-lg { padding: 1rem 2rem; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.btn-sm { padding: .5rem 1.1rem; font-size: .88rem; }
.btn-primary-x { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-2)); color: var(--navy); border: 0; box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(201,162,74,.35); }
.btn-primary-x:hover { color: var(--navy); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(201,162,74,.45); }
.btn-dark-x { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; border: 0; }
.btn-dark-x:hover { background: var(--navy-3); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-outline-x { background: #fff; color: var(--navy); border: 2px solid var(--navy); }
.btn-outline-x:hover { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; }
.btn-ghost-x { background: var(--tile-2); color: var(--gold-dark); border: 1.5px solid #ecd9a7; }
.btn-ghost-x:hover { background: var(--tile); color: var(--navy); }
.btn-wa { background: var(--wa); color: #fff; border: 0; }
.btn-wa:hover { background: #1eb957; color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-line-light { border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35); color: #fff; background: transparent; }
.btn-line-light:hover { background: #fff; color: var(--navy); }
.btn-line-gold { border: 1.5px solid var(--gold); color: var(--gold-2); background: transparent; }
.btn-line-gold:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); }

/* Backwards-compatible aliases */
.btn-gold { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-2)); color: var(--navy); border: 0; }
.btn-gold:hover { color: var(--navy); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-navy { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; border: 0; }
.btn-navy:hover { background: var(--navy-3); color: #fff; }
.btn-outline-navy { border: 1.5px solid var(--navy); color: var(--navy); background: #fff; }
.btn-outline-navy:hover { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; }

/* ---------- Floating pill header ---------- */
.site-header { position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 1030; padding: 16px 0 0; transition: padding .25s; }
.site-header.scrolled { padding-top: 8px; }
.nav-pill { background: rgba(255,255,255,.92); backdrop-filter: blur(12px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px); border: 1px solid rgba(15,27,45,.06); border-radius: 999px; box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(15,27,45,.06); padding: 8px 10px 8px 26px; }
@media (max-width: 991px) { .nav-pill { border-radius: 24px; padding: 8px 12px 8px 18px; } }
.nav-pill .brand img { height: 42px; }
.nav-pill .nav-link { color: var(--navy); font-weight: 500; padding: .5rem 1rem !important; }
.nav-pill .nav-link:hover, .nav-pill .nav-link.active { color: var(--gold-dark); }
.nav-pill .dropdown-toggle::after { border: 0; content: "\F282"; font-family: "bootstrap-icons"; vertical-align: -2px; font-size: .75rem; margin-left: 4px; }
.lang-select { border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 999px; padding: .55rem 2.2rem .55rem 2.4rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--navy); background: #fff url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='16' height='16' fill='%23a3802c' viewBox='0 0 16 16'%3E%3Cpath d='M0 8a8 8 0 1 1 16 0A8 8 0 0 1 0 8m7.5-6.923c-.67.204-1.335.82-1.887 1.855A8 8 0 0 0 5.145 4H7.5zM4.09 4a9.3 9.3 0 0 1 .64-1.539 7 7 0 0 1 .597-.933A7.03 7.03 0 0 0 2.255 4zm-.582 3.5c.03-.877.138-1.718.312-2.5H1.674a7 7 0 0 0-.656 2.5zM4.847 5a12.5 12.5 0 0 0-.338 2.5H7.5V5zM8.5 5v2.5h2.99a12.5 12.5 0 0 0-.337-2.5zM4.51 8.5a12.5 12.5 0 0 0 .337 2.5H7.5V8.5zm3.99 0V11h2.653c.187-.765.306-1.608.338-2.5zM5.145 12q.208.58.468 1.068c.552 1.035 1.218 1.65 1.887 1.855V12zm.182 2.472a7 7 0 0 1-.597-.933A9.3 9.3 0 0 1 4.09 12H2.255a7 7 0 0 0 3.072 2.472M3.82 11a13.7 13.7 0 0 1-.312-2.5h-2.49c.062.89.291 1.733.656 2.5zm6.853 3.472A7 7 0 0 0 13.745 12H11.91a9.3 9.3 0 0 1-.64 1.539 7 7 0 0 1-.597.933M8.5 12v2.923c.67-.204 1.335-.82 1.887-1.855q.26-.487.468-1.068zm3.68-1h2.146c.365-.767.594-1.61.656-2.5h-2.49a13.7 13.7 0 0 1-.312 2.5m2.802-3.5a7 7 0 0 0-.656-2.5H12.18c.174.782.282 1.623.312 2.5zM11.27 2.461c.247.464.462.98.64 1.539h1.835a7 7 0 0 0-3.072-2.472c.218.284.418.598.597.933M10.855 4a8 8 0 0 0-.468-1.068C9.835 1.897 9.17 1.282 8.5 1.077V4z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E") no-repeat 14px center; appearance: none; -webkit-appearance: none; cursor: pointer; }
.lang-wrap { position: relative; }
.lang-wrap::after { content: "\F282"; font-family: "bootstrap-icons"; position: absolute; right: 14px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); pointer-events: none; font-size: .8rem; color: var(--navy); }
.mega-menu { border: 0; border-radius: 24px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); padding: 22px; width: min(720px, 94vw); left: 50% !important; transform: translateX(-50%); margin-top: 14px !important; }
@media (max-width: 991px) { .mega-menu { width: 100%; transform: none; left: 0 !important; box-shadow: none; padding: 6px; } }
.mega-menu h6 { font-size: .72rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .14em; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 12px; font-weight: 600; }
.mega-item { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; padding: 12px; border-radius: 16px; color: var(--ink); }
.mega-item:hover { background: var(--tile-2); color: var(--navy); }
.mega-item .ic { flex: 0 0 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 12px; background: var(--tile); color: var(--navy); display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.15rem; }
.mega-item strong { display: block; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); font-size: .95rem; }
.mega-item small { color: var(--muted); font-size: .8rem; line-height: 1.4; display: block; }

/* Header search */
.search-wrap { max-width: 600px; margin: 18px auto 0; position: relative; }
.search-wrap .bi-search { position: absolute; left: 24px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); color: var(--muted); font-size: 1.1rem; }
.search-input { width: 100%; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 999px; padding: 16px 24px 16px 58px; font-size: 1rem; background: rgba(255,255,255,.95); box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(15,27,45,.05); outline: 0; transition: box-shadow .2s, border-color .2s; }
.search-input:focus { border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(201,162,74,.15); }
.search-results { position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; top: calc(100% + 8px); background: #fff; border-radius: 20px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); max-height: 380px; overflow-y: auto; z-index: 50; padding: 8px; display: none; }
.search-results.show { display: block; }
.search-results a { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; padding: 10px 12px; border-radius: 14px; color: var(--ink); }
.search-results a:hover, .search-results a.focus { background: var(--tile-2); }
.search-results .ic { flex: 0 0 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 10px; background: var(--tile); display: grid; place-items: center; color: var(--navy); overflow: hidden; }
.search-results .ic img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.search-results small { color: var(--muted); display: block; font-size: .78rem; }
.search-results .grp { font-size: .7rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .12em; color: var(--muted); padding: 8px 12px 4px; font-weight: 600; }

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero { text-align: center; padding: 70px 0 60px; }
.badge-outline { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; border: 2px solid var(--gold); color: var(--gold-dark); border-radius: 999px; padding: 6px 20px; font-weight: 500; background: rgba(255,255,255,.7); }
.badge-outline::before { content: ""; width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold); }
.hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 5.6vw, 4.6rem); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.12; letter-spacing: -.025em; margin: 30px auto 24px; max-width: 1100px; }
.hero h1 .hl { background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, #fbf3dc 0%); padding: 0 .15em; border-radius: 8px; }
.grad-text, .hero h1 .accent { background: var(--grad-text); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent; }
.hero .lead { color: var(--muted); font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.6vw, 1.3rem); max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; }
.hero .ctas { margin-top: 44px; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; justify-content: center; }
.accred-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; justify-content: center; margin-top: 46px; }
.accred { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 16px; padding: 10px 18px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); font-size: .9rem; }
.accred i { font-size: 1.4rem; color: var(--gold-dark); }
.accred small { display: block; font-weight: 400; color: var(--muted); font-size: .72rem; line-height: 1.2; }

/* ---------- Cards ---------- */
.card-x { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius); transition: all .3s ease; height: 100%; position: relative; }
.card-x:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); transform: translateY(-5px); border-color: transparent; }
.tile-ic { width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 18px; background: var(--tile); color: var(--navy); display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.75rem; }
.trust-card { padding: 40px 36px; background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--tile-2) 0%, #fff 45%); }
.trust-card .tile-ic { width: 76px; height: 76px; border-radius: 20px; font-size: 2rem; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.trust-card h5 { font-size: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 12px; line-height: 1.3; }
.trust-card p { color: var(--muted); margin: 0; font-size: 1rem; }
.icon-card { padding: 28px; }
.icon-card .ic, .icon-card .tile-ic { width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 16px; background: var(--tile); color: var(--navy); display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.icon-card h5 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.icon-card p { color: var(--muted); margin: 0; font-size: .93rem; }

/* Why-choose card with faded watermark icon */
.why-card { padding: 28px; overflow: hidden; min-height: 270px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.why-card .sm-ic { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px; background: var(--tile); border: 1px solid #f0e2bd; color: var(--gold-dark); display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.why-card h5 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.why-card p { color: var(--muted); font-size: .92rem; margin: 0; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.why-card .wm { position: absolute; right: -14px; bottom: -22px; font-size: 7rem; color: var(--gold); opacity: .08; line-height: 1; }
.why-card.featured { border-color: #ecd9a7; }
.pill-tag { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; background: var(--tile-2); border: 1px solid #ecd9a7; color: var(--gold-dark); font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 600; border-radius: 999px; padding: 4px 12px; margin-top: auto; align-self: flex-start; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.pill-tag::before { content: ""; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold); }

/* Doctor card */
.doc-card { overflow: hidden; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.doc-card .ph { aspect-ratio: 1/1; margin: 12px 12px 0; border-radius: 16px; background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--tile), #fff); overflow: hidden; position: relative; display: block; }
.doc-card .ph img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: top; transition: transform .4s; }
.doc-card:hover .ph img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.doc-card .exp { position: absolute; left: 10px; bottom: 10px; background: rgba(15,27,45,.85); backdrop-filter: blur(6px); color: #fff; font-size: .72rem; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 999px; }
.doc-card .body { padding: 16px 18px 18px; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.doc-card h5 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.doc-card h5 a { color: var(--navy); }
.doc-card .spec { color: var(--gold-dark); font-weight: 500; font-size: .88rem; }
.doc-card .hosp { color: var(--muted); font-size: .82rem; }
.rating { color: #f2b01e; font-size: .82rem; }
.verified { color: #1d9bf0; }

/* Hospital card */
.hosp-card { overflow: hidden; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.hosp-card .ph { aspect-ratio: 16/10; margin: 12px 12px 0; border-radius: 16px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-2), var(--navy-3)); position: relative; overflow: hidden; display: block; }
.hosp-card .ph img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .4s; }
.hosp-card:hover .ph img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.hosp-card .ph .placeholder { position: absolute; inset: 0; display: grid; place-items: center; color: rgba(255,255,255,.22); font-size: 4rem; }
.hosp-card .acc { position: absolute; top: 10px; left: 10px; display: flex; gap: 6px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.acc-badge { background: rgba(255,255,255,.95); color: var(--navy); font-size: .68rem; font-weight: 700; padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: 999px; letter-spacing: .03em; }
.hosp-card .body { padding: 16px 18px 18px; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.hosp-card h5 { font-size: 1.05rem; }
.hosp-card h5 a { color: var(--navy); }
.hosp-card .meta { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--muted); }

/* Department card (for listings) */
.dept-tile { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; padding: 18px; }
.dept-tile .ic { flex: 0 0 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 14px; background: var(--tile); color: var(--navy); display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.35rem; }
.dept-tile h6 { margin: 0; color: var(--navy); font-weight: 600; }
.dept-tile small { color: var(--muted); }
.treat-card { overflow: hidden; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.treat-card .ph { aspect-ratio: 16/10; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-2), var(--navy-3)); position: relative; overflow: hidden; display: grid; place-items: center; }
.treat-card .ph img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.treat-card .ph i { font-size: 4rem; color: var(--gold-2); opacity: .9; }
.treat-card .body { padding: 22px; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }

/* ---------- How it works stepper ---------- */
.stepper-dots { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 48px; }
.stepper-dots button { width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1.5px solid #cfd6e1; background: #fff; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 600; font-size: .85rem; transition: all .3s; position: relative; z-index: 1; padding: 0; }
.stepper-dots button.active { background: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(201,162,74,.2), 0 0 22px rgba(201,162,74,.6); }
.stepper-dots button.done { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold-dark); }
.stepper-dots .bar { width: 60px; height: 2px; background: #dfe4ec; }
.stepper-dots .bar.done { background: var(--gold); }
@media (max-width: 575px) { .stepper-dots .bar { width: 24px; } }
.stepper-stage { position: relative; height: 420px; max-width: 980px; margin: 0 auto; }
.step-slide { position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; width: 340px; background: #fff; border-radius: 22px; padding: 10px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); transition: all .55s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1); cursor: pointer; }
.step-slide .media { aspect-ratio: 16/10; border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--navy-3)); position: relative; display: grid; place-items: center; }
.step-slide .media img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.step-slide .media i { font-size: 4.2rem; color: var(--gold-2); position: relative; }
.step-slide .media::before { content: ""; position: absolute; width: 220px; height: 220px; border-radius: 50%; border: 2px solid rgba(201,162,74,.3); right: -60px; top: -60px; }
.step-slide .media::after { content: ""; position: absolute; width: 160px; height: 160px; border-radius: 50%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,162,74,.35), transparent 70%); left: -40px; bottom: -60px; }
.step-slide .txt { padding: 14px 12px 12px; }
.step-slide .num { width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); display: inline-grid; place-items: center; font-weight: 700; font-size: .8rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.step-slide h5 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.step-slide p { font-size: .88rem; color: var(--muted); margin: 0; }
.step-slide.is-active { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.08); z-index: 3; opacity: 1; }
.step-slide.is-prev { transform: translate(calc(-50% - 330px), -50%) scale(.82); z-index: 2; opacity: .5; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.step-slide.is-next { transform: translate(calc(-50% + 330px), -50%) scale(.82); z-index: 2; opacity: .5; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.step-slide.is-hidden { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(.6); opacity: 0; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none; }
.step-slide.is-prev p, .step-slide.is-next p { display: none; }
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .stepper-stage { height: 400px; }
  .step-slide { width: 290px; }
  .step-slide.is-prev, .step-slide.is-next { opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; }
  .step-slide.is-active { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1); }
}

/* ---------- Treatment explorer ---------- */
.explorer .dept-list button { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; width: 100%; text-align: left; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 18px; padding: 16px 18px; margin-bottom: 12px; color: var(--navy); transition: all .25s; }
.explorer .dept-list button .ic { flex: 0 0 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 14px; background: var(--tile); display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.25rem; transition: all .25s; }
.explorer .dept-list button strong { display: block; font-weight: 600; }
.explorer .dept-list button small { color: var(--muted); font-size: .8rem; line-height: 1.35; display: block; }
.explorer .dept-list button .bi-chevron-right { margin-left: auto; opacity: .4; }
.explorer .dept-list button.active, .explorer .dept-list button:hover { border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.explorer .dept-list button.active { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; }
.explorer .dept-list button.active small { color: #b9c3d3; }
.explorer .dept-list button.active .ic { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); }
.explorer .panel { background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--navy), var(--navy-3)); color: #d5dce7; border-radius: 28px; padding: 36px; height: 100%; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.explorer .panel::after { content: ""; position: absolute; width: 340px; height: 340px; border-radius: 50%; border: 2px solid rgba(201,162,74,.22); right: -120px; top: -120px; }
.explorer .panel > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.explorer .panel h3 { color: #fff; font-size: 1.8rem; }
.explorer .panel .tag { display: inline-block; font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-2); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.explorer .panel .panel-img { border-radius: 18px; overflow: hidden; aspect-ratio: 16/9; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.explorer .panel .panel-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.explorer .panel .sub-link { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 12px 16px; border-radius: 14px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); color: #fff; margin-bottom: 8px; font-size: .92rem; }
.explorer .panel .sub-link:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); border-color: var(--gold); }
.explorer .panel .stat strong { display: block; color: #fff; font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.1; }
.explorer .panel .stat small { color: #9fabbd; }

/* ---------- Timeline (inner pages) ---------- */
.timeline { position: relative; padding-left: 38px; }
.timeline::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 16px; top: 6px; bottom: 6px; width: 2px; background: linear-gradient(var(--gold), #dfe4ec); }
.timeline .t-item { position: relative; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.timeline .t-item .dot { position: absolute; left: -38px; top: 0; width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 50%; background: #fff; color: var(--gold-dark); font-weight: 700; font-size: .85rem; display: grid; place-items: center; border: 2px solid var(--gold); }
.timeline h6 { margin-bottom: 2px; font-weight: 600; }
.timeline p { margin: 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: .92rem; }

/* ---------- Video testimonial ---------- */
.vid-card { overflow: hidden; cursor: pointer; }
.vid-card .thumb { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 16/10; margin: 10px 10px 0; border-radius: 16px; background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--navy), var(--navy-3)); overflow: hidden; }
.vid-card .thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .4s; }
.vid-card:hover .thumb img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.vid-card .thumb::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 40%, rgba(15,27,45,.8)); }
.vid-card .play { position: absolute; z-index: 2; left: 50%; top: 45%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); width: 66px; height: 66px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,.95); color: var(--navy); display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.9rem; box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(255,255,255,.22); transition: transform .2s; }
.vid-card:hover .play { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1); background: var(--gold); }
.vid-card .soon { position: absolute; z-index: 2; inset: 0; display: grid; place-items: center; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); font-size: .88rem; }
.vid-card .cap { position: absolute; z-index: 2; left: 16px; right: 16px; bottom: 12px; color: #fff; }
.vid-card .cap strong { display: block; font-weight: 600; }
.vid-card .cap small { color: #d7deea; }
.vid-card .body { padding: 14px 18px 18px; }
.vid-card .body .tr { font-size: .74rem; color: var(--gold-dark); font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .1em; }
.review-head { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 14px; }
.google-badge { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 999px; padding: 8px 20px 8px 8px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.google-badge .g { width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); display: grid; place-items: center; font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.1rem; background: conic-gradient(#ea4335 0 25%, #fbbc05 0 50%, #34a853 0 75%, #4285f4 0); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent; }

/* ---------- Assistant widget ---------- */
.assistant { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--navy-3)); border-radius: 30px; color: #d5dce7; padding: 44px; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.assistant::before { content: ""; position: absolute; right: -80px; bottom: -80px; width: 280px; height: 280px; border-radius: 50%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,162,74,.35), transparent 70%); }
.assistant::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: -100px; top: -100px; width: 300px; height: 300px; border-radius: 50%; border: 2px solid rgba(201,162,74,.2); }
.assistant h2 { color: #fff; }
.assistant .avatar { width: 96px; height: 96px; border-radius: 50%; background: #fff; display: grid; place-items: center; box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(201,162,74,.3); overflow: hidden; flex: 0 0 96px; }
.assistant .avatar img { width: 82%; }
.online { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: .82rem; color: #b8f5cf; }
.online::before { content: ""; width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--wa); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(37,211,102,.25); }
.q-chip { display: flex; align-items: center; background: rgba(255,255,255,.07); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14); color: #fff; padding: 14px 18px; border-radius: 16px; margin-bottom: 10px; transition: all .2s; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.q-chip:hover { background: #fff; color: var(--navy); transform: translateX(4px); }
.q-chip i { color: var(--wa); margin-right: 10px; font-size: 1.1rem; }
.assistant .stats { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); padding-top: 18px; margin-top: 12px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.assistant .stats strong { color: var(--gold-2); font-size: 1.5rem; display: block; font-weight: 700; }
.assistant .stats small { color: #9fabbd; }

/* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
.faq .accordion-item { border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 18px !important; margin-bottom: 12px; overflow: hidden; background: #fff; }
.faq .accordion-button { font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); padding: 20px 22px; background: #fff; }
.faq .accordion-button::after { background-image: none; content: "+"; font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 400; width: auto; height: auto; transform: none; color: var(--gold-dark); line-height: 1; }
.faq .accordion-button:not(.collapsed)::after { content: "−"; transform: none; }
.faq .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) { background: var(--tile-2); color: var(--navy); box-shadow: none; }
.faq .accordion-button:focus { box-shadow: none; }
.faq .accordion-body { color: var(--muted); padding: 4px 22px 20px; background: var(--tile-2); }

/* ---------- Forms ---------- */
.form-control, .form-select { border-radius: 14px; padding: .75rem 1rem; border-color: var(--line); }
.form-control:focus, .form-select:focus { border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 0 0 .22rem rgba(201,162,74,.18); }
.enquiry-box { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 26px; box-shadow: var(--shadow); padding: 30px; }

/* ---------- Inner page hero ---------- */
.page-hero { padding: 40px 0 70px; }
.page-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.4vw, 3.3rem); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.15; letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.crumbs { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.crumbs a { color: var(--gold-dark); }
.tick-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.tick-list li { position: relative; padding-left: 32px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.tick-list li::before { content: "\F26E"; font-family: "bootstrap-icons"; position: absolute; left: 0; top: -1px; width: 22px; height: 22px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--tile); color: var(--gold-dark); font-size: 1rem; display: grid; place-items: center; }
.dept-hero-media { border-radius: 28px; overflow: hidden; aspect-ratio: 4/3.2; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--navy-3)); position: relative; display: grid; place-items: center; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.dept-hero-media img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.dept-hero-media > i { font-size: 7rem; color: var(--gold-2); position: relative; }
.dept-hero-media::before { content: ""; position: absolute; width: 340px; height: 340px; border-radius: 50%; border: 2px solid rgba(201,162,74,.3); right: -100px; top: -100px; }
.filter-bar { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 24px; box-shadow: var(--shadow); padding: 16px; }

/* Sticky in-page tabs */
.page-tabs { position: sticky; top: 86px; z-index: 1020; margin-top: -30px; }
.page-tabs .inner { background: rgba(255,255,255,.95); backdrop-filter: blur(10px); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 999px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); padding: 6px; }
.page-tabs .nav { flex-wrap: nowrap; overflow-x: auto; scrollbar-width: none; }
.page-tabs .nav::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.page-tabs .nav-link { color: var(--muted); font-weight: 500; white-space: nowrap; padding: 10px 18px; border-radius: 999px; }
.page-tabs .nav-link:hover { color: var(--navy); }
.page-tabs .nav-link.active { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; }

/* Profile */
.profile-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 30px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); padding: 30px; }
.profile-photo { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 1; border-radius: 22px; object-fit: cover; object-position: top; background: var(--tile); }
.info-pill { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; background: var(--bg-soft); border-radius: 999px; padding: 7px 15px; font-size: .86rem; margin: 0 8px 8px 0; color: var(--navy); font-weight: 500; }
.info-pill i { color: var(--gold-dark); }

/* Scroller */
.h-scroll { display: flex; gap: 22px; overflow-x: auto; scroll-snap-type: x mandatory; padding: 6px 4px 18px; scrollbar-width: none; }
.h-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.h-scroll > * { flex: 0 0 290px; scroll-snap-align: start; }
.scroll-btns button { width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--line); background: #fff; color: var(--navy); transition: all .2s; }
.scroll-btns button:hover { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; border-color: var(--navy); }

/* Marquee */
.marquee { overflow: hidden; mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 10%, #000 90%, transparent); -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 10%, #000 90%, transparent); }
.marquee .track { display: flex; gap: 16px; width: max-content; animation: marquee 40s linear infinite; }
.marquee .track span { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 999px; padding: 12px 22px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--navy); white-space: nowrap; }
.marquee .track span i { color: var(--gold-dark); margin-right: 8px; }
@keyframes marquee { to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* ---------- Footer (dark, with CTA row) ---------- */
.site-footer { background: #111c2f; color: #9fabbd; padding: 64px 0 26px; margin-top: 40px; }
.site-footer .cta-row h2 { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.6vw, 2.1rem); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.typed { color: var(--gold-2); font-weight: 500; }
.typed::after { content: "|"; animation: blink 1s step-end infinite; margin-left: 2px; }
@keyframes blink { 50% { opacity: 0; } }
.site-footer hr { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.1); opacity: 1; margin: 30px 0; }
.trust-dots { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px 30px; font-size: .88rem; color: #b9c6d8; }
.trust-dots span::before { content: ""; display: inline-block; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold); margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; }
.site-footer h6 { color: #fff; font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 18px; font-weight: 600; }
.site-footer .f-links a { color: #9fabbd; display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: .9rem; }
.site-footer .f-links a:hover { color: var(--gold-2); }
.site-footer .f-links a.more { color: var(--gold-2); font-weight: 600; }
.site-footer .brand-name { color: #fff; font-size: 1.7rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: -.01em; }
.site-footer .logo-wrap { background: #fff; border-radius: 14px; padding: 8px 12px; display: inline-block; }
.site-footer .logo-wrap img { height: 40px; }
.site-footer address { font-style: normal; font-size: .88rem; line-height: 1.7; }
.site-footer address strong { color: #fff; display: block; font-size: .85rem; letter-spacing: .02em; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.social-row { display: flex; gap: 6px; }
.social-row a { width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; color: #9fabbd; font-size: 1.05rem; transition: all .2s; }
.social-row a:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); }
.footer-bottom { font-size: .85rem; }

/* Floating WhatsApp */
.wa-float { position: fixed; right: 22px; bottom: 22px; z-index: 1040; width: 62px; height: 62px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--wa); color: #fff; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 2rem; box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(37,211,102,.45); border: 4px solid #fff; animation: pulse 2.4s infinite; }
.wa-float:hover { color: #fff; transform: scale(1.07); }
@keyframes pulse { 0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37,211,102,.45); } 70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 18px rgba(37,211,102,0); } 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37,211,102,0); } }

/* Video modal */
#videoModal .modal-content { background: #000; border: 0; border-radius: 22px; overflow: hidden; }
#videoModal iframe, #videoModal video { border: 0; }

/* Reveal */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(26px); transition: opacity .7s ease, transform .7s ease; }
.reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; } .marquee .track, .wa-float { animation: none; } }

.empty-state { border: 2px dashed var(--line); border-radius: 22px; padding: 40px; text-align: center; color: var(--muted); background: #fff; }
.pagination .page-link { border-radius: 12px !important; margin: 0 4px; color: var(--navy); border-color: var(--line); }
.pagination .active .page-link { background: var(--navy); border-color: var(--navy); color: #fff; }

/* Google Translate cleanup */
.goog-te-banner-frame, .skiptranslate iframe, #goog-gt-tt, .goog-te-balloon-frame { display: none !important; }
.goog-text-highlight { background: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; }
#google_translate_element { display: none; }

/* ---------- Admin-uploaded images ---------- */
.has-img { padding: 0 !important; overflow: hidden; background: var(--tile); }
.has-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.trust-card .tile-ic.has-img { width: 100%; height: auto; aspect-ratio: 16/10; border-radius: 16px; }
.icon-card .ic.has-img { width: 100%; height: auto; aspect-ratio: 16/10; border-radius: 14px; }
.why-card .sm-ic.has-img { width: 100%; height: auto; aspect-ratio: 16/9; border-radius: 14px; border: 0; }
.hero-img { margin: 56px auto 0; max-width: 1100px; border-radius: 30px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); aspect-ratio: 21/9; }
.hero-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.page-banner { margin: 36px auto 0; max-width: 1100px; border-radius: 26px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow); aspect-ratio: 21/7; }
.page-banner img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.assistant .avatar.photo { width: 120px; height: 120px; flex-basis: 120px; background: var(--gold-soft, #f7efdb); }
.assistant .avatar.photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.site-footer .logo-wrap.bare { background: transparent; padding: 0; }

/* Enquiry thank-you */
.done-ic { width: 72px; height: 72px; border-radius: 50%; margin: 0 auto; background: #e7f9ef; color: #18a957; display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 2.4rem; animation: pop .4s ease; }
@keyframes pop { from { transform: scale(.4); opacity: 0; } to { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; } }

/* =========================================================
   v4: compact header, theme modes, animations, new pages
   ========================================================= */

/* ---------- Compact, tidy header ---------- */
.site-header { padding: 12px 0 0; }
.site-header.scrolled { padding-top: 6px; }
.nav-pill { padding: 6px 8px 6px 20px; min-height: 60px; }
.nav-pill .brand img { height: 34px; width: auto; }
.nav-pill .navbar-nav { gap: 2px; }
.nav-pill .nav-link { white-space: nowrap; font-size: .93rem; padding: .45rem .8rem !important; border-radius: 999px; transition: color .2s, background .2s; }
.nav-pill .nav-link:hover { background: var(--tile-2); }
.nav-pill .nav-link.active { background: var(--tile); color: var(--navy) !important; }
.btn-talk { padding: .55rem 1.1rem; font-size: .9rem; white-space: nowrap; }
.lang-select { padding: .45rem 1.9rem .45rem 2.1rem; font-size: .88rem; background-position: 11px center; max-width: 140px; }
.lang-wrap::after { right: 11px; }
.icon-btn { width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--line); background: #fff; color: var(--navy); display: inline-grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.1rem; padding: 0; transition: all .2s; }
.icon-btn:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold-dark); transform: rotate(-12deg); }
.navbar-toggler.icon-btn { box-shadow: none; }
.theme-menu, .small-menu { border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 16px; padding: 6px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); min-width: 200px; }
.theme-menu .dropdown-item, .small-menu .dropdown-item { border-radius: 10px; padding: 9px 12px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-size: .92rem; }
.theme-menu .dropdown-item i, .small-menu .dropdown-item i { color: var(--gold-dark); }
.theme-menu .dropdown-item.active, .theme-menu .dropdown-item:active { background: var(--tile); color: var(--navy); }
.small-menu .dropdown-item:hover, .theme-menu .dropdown-item:hover { background: var(--tile-2); }
.mega-foot { background: var(--tile-2); }
@media (max-width: 1199px) {
  .nav-pill { border-radius: 26px; }
  .nav-pill .navbar-collapse { order: 3; width: 100%; }
  .nav-pill .navbar-nav { padding: 10px 0 6px; }
  .nav-pill .nav-link { padding: .65rem 1rem !important; }
}
.page-tabs { top: 84px; }

/* Search lives in the hero now (scrolls with the page) */
#heroSearch .search-wrap { margin: 0 auto 34px; }

/* Scroll progress + back to top */
.scroll-progress { position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; height: 3px; width: 0; z-index: 1100; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--navy-3), var(--gold)); transition: width .1s linear; }
.to-top { position: fixed; right: 30px; bottom: 98px; z-index: 1039; width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; border: 0; background: var(--navy); color: #fff; box-shadow: var(--shadow); opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); pointer-events: none; transition: all .3s; }
.to-top.show { opacity: 1; transform: none; pointer-events: auto; }
.to-top:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); }

/* ---------- Animations ---------- */
.anim-in { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(22px); animation: fadeUp .8s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1) forwards; }
.anim-in:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: .05s; } .anim-in:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: .15s; } .anim-in:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: .25s; }
.anim-in:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: .35s; } .anim-in:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: .45s; } .anim-in:nth-child(6) { animation-delay: .55s; } .anim-in:nth-child(7) { animation-delay: .65s; }
@keyframes fadeUp { to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
.reveal[data-anim="left"] { transform: translateX(-40px); }
.reveal[data-anim="right"] { transform: translateX(40px); }
.reveal[data-anim="zoom"] { transform: scale(.92); }
.reveal.in[data-anim] { transform: none; }
.hero { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.blob { position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(60px); opacity: .45; pointer-events: none; animation: drift 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }
.blob.b1 { width: 380px; height: 380px; background: #f1dfae; left: -120px; top: 40px; }
.blob.b2 { width: 320px; height: 320px; background: #c9d6ea; right: -80px; top: 120px; animation-delay: -6s; }
.blob.b3 { width: 260px; height: 260px; background: #f6e7c4; left: 40%; bottom: -120px; animation-delay: -12s; }
@keyframes drift { 0% { transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); } 50% { transform: translate(40px,-30px) scale(1.08); } 100% { transform: translate(-30px,20px) scale(.95); } }
.grad-text, .hero h1 .accent { background-size: 200% auto; animation: shimmer 6s linear infinite; }
@keyframes shimmer { to { background-position: 200% center; } }
.btn-primary-x, .btn-gold { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.btn-primary-x::after, .btn-gold::after { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: -75%; width: 50%; height: 100%; background: linear-gradient(120deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,.55), transparent); transform: skewX(-20deg); }
.btn-primary-x:hover::after, .btn-gold:hover::after { animation: shine .8s ease; }
@keyframes shine { to { left: 130%; } }
.card-x .tile-ic, .card-x .ic, .card-x .sm-ic { transition: transform .35s ease, background .3s; }
.card-x:hover .tile-ic, .card-x:hover .ic, .card-x:hover .sm-ic { transform: translateY(-3px) rotate(-6deg); }
.card-x:hover .has-img { transform: none; }
.badge-outline::before { animation: blinkDot 1.6s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes blinkDot { 50% { opacity: .25; transform: scale(.7); } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .anim-in { animation: none; opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  .blob, .grad-text, .hero h1 .accent, .badge-outline::before { animation: none; }
}

/* ---------- Shared visual / illustration block ---------- */
.visual { border-radius: 28px; overflow: hidden; aspect-ratio: 4/3; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); position: relative; }
.visual.tall { aspect-ratio: 4/3.6; }
.visual.short { aspect-ratio: 16/9; border-radius: 0; box-shadow: none; }
.visual img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.visual.is-art { background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--navy), var(--navy-3)); display: grid; place-items: center; }
.visual.is-art > i { font-size: 6rem; color: var(--gold-2); position: relative; z-index: 1; animation: floatY 5s ease-in-out infinite; }
.visual.short.is-art > i { font-size: 3.4rem; }
.visual .orb { position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; }
.visual .orb.o1 { width: 70%; aspect-ratio: 1; border: 2px solid rgba(201,162,74,.3); right: -20%; top: -25%; }
.visual .orb.o2 { width: 55%; aspect-ratio: 1; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,162,74,.35), transparent 70%); left: -15%; bottom: -25%; }
@keyframes floatY { 50% { transform: translateY(-12px); } }

/* ---------- About page ---------- */
.about-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.1rem); }
.stat-box { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 22px; padding: 26px; text-align: center; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); height: 100%; }
.stat-box .num { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.5rem); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1; background: var(--grad-text); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent; }
.stat-box .lbl { color: var(--muted); font-size: .9rem; margin-top: 8px; }
.story-steps .ss { display: flex; gap: 16px; padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--line); }
.story-steps .ss:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.story-steps .n { flex: 0 0 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 14px; background: var(--tile); color: var(--gold-dark); font-weight: 700; display: grid; place-items: center; }
.story-steps h6 { margin: 0 0 2px; }
.story-steps p { margin: 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: .92rem; }
.big-quote { margin: 24px 0 0; padding: 22px 26px; border-radius: 20px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--navy-3)); color: #fff; font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 500; position: relative; }
.big-quote i { color: var(--gold-2); font-size: 2rem; margin-right: 8px; vertical-align: -6px; }
.mv-card { display: flex; gap: 18px; padding: 22px; border-radius: 20px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); margin-top: 16px; transition: all .3s; }
.mv-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow); transform: translateX(6px); }
.mv-ic { flex: 0 0 54px; height: 54px; border-radius: 16px; background: var(--tile); color: var(--navy); display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 1.5rem; }
.mv-card h5 { margin-bottom: 4px; }
.mv-card p { margin: 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: .95rem; }
.region-card { overflow: hidden; }
.flag-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(170px, 1fr)); gap: 14px; }
.flag-chip { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; gap: 4px; padding: 20px 12px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 20px; color: var(--navy); transition: all .3s; }
.flag-chip span { font-size: 2.4rem; line-height: 1; transition: transform .3s; }
.flag-chip small { color: var(--muted); }
.flag-chip:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow); transform: translateY(-4px); color: var(--navy); }
.flag-chip:hover span { transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-6deg); }

/* ---------- Country guides ---------- */
.country-card { display: flex; flex-direction: column; overflow: hidden; color: inherit; }
.country-card:hover { color: inherit; }
.cc-top { height: 120px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--tile), var(--tile-2)); position: relative; display: grid; place-items: center; overflow: hidden; }
.cc-top img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.cc-top .flag { position: relative; font-size: 3.6rem; line-height: 1; filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.15)); transition: transform .35s; }
.country-card:hover .flag { transform: scale(1.12) rotate(-5deg); }
.cc-body { padding: 18px 20px 20px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; }
.cc-body .region { font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-dark); font-weight: 600; }
.cc-body h5 { margin: 4px 0 6px; }
.cc-body p { color: var(--muted); font-size: .88rem; display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 3; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden; }
.cc-body .more { margin-top: auto; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); font-size: .9rem; }
.cc-body .more i { transition: transform .2s; }
.country-card:hover .more i { transform: translateX(4px); }
.big-flag { font-size: .9em; }
.flag-hero { border-radius: 28px; aspect-ratio: 4/3.4; background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--navy), var(--navy-3)); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 24px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); color: #fff; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.flag-hero span { font-size: 5rem; animation: floatY 5s ease-in-out infinite; }
.flag-hero i { font-size: 2.6rem; color: var(--gold-2); animation: fly 3s ease-in-out infinite; }
.flag-hero b { font-size: 1.8rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold-2); }
@keyframes fly { 50% { transform: translateX(10px) translateY(-6px); } }
.fact-card { display: flex; gap: 16px; padding: 22px; }
.fact-card .tile-ic { flex: 0 0 52px; width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 14px; font-size: 1.4rem; }
.fact-card h5 { font-size: 1.02rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.fact-card p { color: var(--muted); font-size: .92rem; margin: 0; }

/* ---------- Contact page ---------- */
.contact-card { display: block; text-align: center; padding: 26px 16px; color: inherit; }
.contact-card .tile-ic { margin: 0 auto 14px; }
.contact-card h6 { margin-bottom: 4px; }
.contact-card p { margin: 0; color: var(--muted); font-size: .9rem; word-break: break-word; }
.contact-card.wa .tile-ic { background: #e7f9ef; color: #18a957; }
.office-card { background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--navy), var(--navy-3)); color: #d5dce7; border-radius: 26px; padding: 28px; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.office-card::after { content: ""; position: absolute; width: 240px; height: 240px; border-radius: 50%; border: 2px solid rgba(201,162,74,.25); right: -80px; top: -80px; }
.office-card h5 { color: #fff; }
.office-card .text-muted2 { color: #9fabbd !important; }
.office-card .ls { letter-spacing: .12em; font-size: .7rem; }
.office-card .btn-outline-x { background: transparent; color: #fff; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); }
.office-card .btn-outline-x:hover { background: #fff; color: var(--navy); }
.social-row.light a { color: #d5dce7; background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); }
.map-wrap { border-radius: 26px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--line); box-shadow: var(--shadow); aspect-ratio: 4/3; background: var(--bg-soft); }
.map-wrap iframe { width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0; display: block; }
.send-list > div { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; color: var(--muted); }
.send-list i { width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: 10px; background: var(--tile); color: var(--gold-dark); display: grid; place-items: center; flex: 0 0 32px; }

/* ---------- Dark mode ---------- */
[data-theme="dark"] {
  --navy: #e9edf4; --navy-2: #1b2a42; --navy-3: #2a4166;
  --ink: #dbe2ec; --muted: #9aa7ba; --line: #24324a; --bg-soft: #0f1828;
  --tile: #2a2717; --tile-2: #1f1d13;
  --shadow-sm: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.25); --shadow: 0 12px 34px rgba(0,0,0,.35); --shadow-lg: 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.45);
  --grad-text: linear-gradient(90deg, #9fb7da 0%, #c7d3e6 30%, #e3c378 70%, #c9a24a 100%);
  color-scheme: dark;
}
[data-theme="dark"] body { background: #0b1220; color: var(--ink); }
[data-theme="dark"] .page-bg { background: radial-gradient(900px 500px at 0% 0%, rgba(201,162,74,.08), transparent 60%), radial-gradient(900px 600px at 100% 10%, rgba(80,120,190,.12), transparent 60%), #0b1220; }
[data-theme="dark"] .card-x, [data-theme="dark"] .enquiry-box, [data-theme="dark"] .profile-card, [data-theme="dark"] .filter-bar,
[data-theme="dark"] .stat-box, [data-theme="dark"] .mv-card, [data-theme="dark"] .flag-chip, [data-theme="dark"] .accred,
[data-theme="dark"] .google-badge, [data-theme="dark"] .empty-state, [data-theme="dark"] .faq .accordion-item,
[data-theme="dark"] .faq .accordion-button, [data-theme="dark"] .step-slide, [data-theme="dark"] .explorer .dept-list button,
[data-theme="dark"] .marquee .track span, [data-theme="dark"] .scroll-btns button { background: #121c2e; border-color: var(--line); }
[data-theme="dark"] .trust-card { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #1a1a14 0%, #121c2e 45%); }
[data-theme="dark"] .nav-pill, [data-theme="dark"] .page-tabs .inner { background: rgba(18,28,46,.92); border-color: var(--line); }
[data-theme="dark"] .search-input, [data-theme="dark"] .icon-btn, [data-theme="dark"] .lang-select { background-color: #121c2e; border-color: var(--line); color: var(--ink); }
[data-theme="dark"] .lang-wrap::after { color: var(--ink); }
[data-theme="dark"] .search-results, [data-theme="dark"] .dropdown-menu, [data-theme="dark"] .mega-menu { background: #121c2e; border-color: var(--line); }
[data-theme="dark"] .dropdown-item { color: var(--ink); }
[data-theme="dark"] .btn-outline-x { background: transparent; color: var(--ink); border-color: #4a5a76; }
[data-theme="dark"] .btn-outline-x:hover { background: var(--gold); color: #0b1220; border-color: var(--gold); }
[data-theme="dark"] .btn-dark-x { background: #e9edf4; color: #0b1220; }
[data-theme="dark"] .btn-dark-x:hover { background: var(--gold); color: #0b1220; }
[data-theme="dark"] .btn-ghost-x { background: transparent; border-color: #5b4d27; }
[data-theme="dark"] .btn-primary-x, [data-theme="dark"] .btn-gold { color: #0b1220; }
[data-theme="dark"] .explorer .dept-list button.active { background: #1d2c47; }
[data-theme="dark"] .explorer .panel, [data-theme="dark"] .assistant, [data-theme="dark"] .office-card, [data-theme="dark"] .big-quote,
[data-theme="dark"] .visual.is-art, [data-theme="dark"] .flag-hero, [data-theme="dark"] .hosp-card .ph, [data-theme="dark"] .treat-card .ph,
[data-theme="dark"] .step-slide .media, [data-theme="dark"] .vid-card .thumb, [data-theme="dark"] .dept-hero-media { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #142039, #1e3156); }
[data-theme="dark"] .site-footer { background: #070d18; }
[data-theme="dark"] .form-control, [data-theme="dark"] .form-select { background-color: #0f1828; border-color: var(--line); color: var(--ink); }
[data-theme="dark"] .form-control::placeholder { color: #6f7d93; }
[data-theme="dark"] .acc-badge { background: rgba(11,18,32,.85); color: var(--ink); }
[data-theme="dark"] .doc-card .exp { background: rgba(0,0,0,.6); }
[data-theme="dark"] .hero h1 .hl { background: rgba(201,162,74,.18); }
[data-theme="dark"] .blob { opacity: .14; }
[data-theme="dark"] .text-gold, [data-theme="dark"] .eyebrow { color: var(--gold-2) !important; }
[data-theme="dark"] .rating { color: #f2b01e; }
[data-theme="dark"] .to-top { background: var(--gold); color: #0b1220; }
[data-theme="dark"] .contact-card.wa .tile-ic { background: rgba(37,211,102,.12); }
[data-theme="dark"] .nav-pill .nav-link.active { color: var(--gold-2) !important; }
[data-theme="dark"] .navbar-brand img, [data-theme="dark"] .site-footer .logo-wrap { filter: none; }
[data-theme="dark"] .nav-pill .brand { background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; padding: 4px 8px; }
[data-theme="dark"] .pagination .page-link { background: #121c2e; color: var(--ink); }
[data-theme="dark"] .pagination .active .page-link { background: var(--gold); color: #0b1220; border-color: var(--gold); }
[data-theme="dark"] .stepper-dots button { background: #121c2e; border-color: #3a4a66; }
[data-theme="dark"] .stepper-dots button.active { background: var(--gold); color: #0b1220; }
[data-theme="dark"] .page-tabs .nav-link.active { background: var(--gold); color: #0b1220; }
[data-theme="dark"] .timeline .t-item .dot { background: #121c2e; }
[data-theme="dark"] .info-pill { background: #121c2e; }
[data-theme="dark"] .faq .accordion-button:not(.collapsed), [data-theme="dark"] .faq .accordion-body { background: #171f2c; }
[data-theme="dark"] .mega-item strong, [data-theme="dark"] .explorer .dept-list button strong { color: var(--ink); }
[data-theme="dark"] .map-wrap iframe { filter: invert(.9) hue-rotate(180deg) saturate(.6); }
.nav-pill .brand { flex-shrink: 0; margin-right: 10px; }
@media (min-width: 1200px) and (max-width: 1399px) {
  .nav-pill { padding-left: 16px; }
  .nav-pill .nav-link { padding: .45rem .55rem !important; font-size: .9rem; }
  .lang-select { max-width: 124px; }
  .btn-talk { padding: .5rem .9rem; font-size: .86rem; }
}
.h1, .h2, .h3, .h4, .h5, .h6 { color: var(--navy); }
[data-theme="dark"] .badge-outline { background: rgba(201,162,74,.08); color: var(--gold-2); }
.hv-hp { position: absolute !important; left: -9999px !important; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; }

/* =========================================================
   v5: mobile fit, mobile action bar, auto-scroll, flags
   ========================================================= */
/* Never let anything push the page sideways */
html, body { overflow-x: clip; max-width: 100%; }
section, .hero, .page-hero, .site-footer { overflow-x: clip; }
.page-tabs.d-inline-block, .page-tabs .inner.d-inline-block { max-width: 100%; }
.page-tabs .inner { max-width: 100%; overflow: hidden; }
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .row.g-5 { --bs-gutter-x: 1.5rem; --bs-gutter-y: 2rem; }
  .stepper-stage { overflow: hidden; height: 390px; }
  .step-slide.is-prev, .step-slide.is-next, .step-slide.is-hidden { visibility: hidden; }
}

/* ---------- Mobile polish ---------- */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  body { font-size: 15px; }
  section { padding: 56px 0; }
  .container { padding-left: 18px; padding-right: 18px; }
  .site-header { padding-top: 8px; }
  .nav-pill { padding: 6px 6px 6px 14px; min-height: 54px; }
  .nav-pill .brand img { height: 30px; }
  .icon-btn { width: 38px; height: 38px; }
  .hero { padding: 34px 0 40px; }
  .hero h1 { font-size: 2.1rem; margin: 22px auto 16px; }
  .hero .lead { font-size: 1rem; }
  .hero .ctas { margin-top: 28px; flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
  .hero .ctas .btn { width: 100%; }
  .accred-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 10px; margin-top: 30px; }
  .accred { justify-content: center; padding: 10px; }
  .search-input { padding: 14px 18px 14px 50px; font-size: .95rem; }
  .search-wrap .bi-search { left: 20px; }
  #heroSearch .search-wrap { margin-bottom: 24px; }
  .section-title { font-size: 1.65rem; }
  .section-sub { font-size: .98rem; }
  .head { margin-bottom: 32px; }
  .trust-card { padding: 26px 22px; }
  .trust-card .tile-ic { width: 60px; height: 60px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
  .icon-card { padding: 20px; }
  .why-card { min-height: 0; padding: 22px; }
  .explorer .panel { padding: 24px 20px; border-radius: 22px; }
  .explorer .panel h3 { font-size: 1.45rem; }
  .assistant { padding: 26px 20px; border-radius: 22px; }
  .assistant .avatar { width: 70px; height: 70px; flex-basis: 70px; }
  .q-chip { padding: 12px 14px; font-size: .92rem; }
  .enquiry-box, .profile-card { padding: 20px; border-radius: 20px; }
  .page-hero { padding: 26px 0 44px; }
  .page-hero h1 { font-size: 2rem; }
  .filter-bar { border-radius: 18px; padding: 12px; }
  .faq .accordion-button { padding: 16px; font-size: .95rem; }
  .site-footer { padding: 48px 0 110px; margin-top: 20px; }
  .site-footer .cta-row h2 { font-size: 1.5rem; }
  .site-footer .cta-row .btn { flex: 1 1 100%; }
  .trust-dots { gap: 8px 18px; font-size: .82rem; }
  .stat-box { padding: 18px 10px; }
  .flag-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .visual, .dept-hero-media, .flag-hero { border-radius: 22px; }
  .h-scroll > * { flex-basis: 82%; }
  .scroll-btns { display: none !important; }
  .marquee .track span { padding: 10px 16px; font-size: .88rem; }
  .contact-card { padding: 18px 10px; }
  .office-card { padding: 22px; }
}

/* ---------- Mobile bottom action bar (Call · WhatsApp · Book) ---------- */
.m-actions { display: none; }
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .m-actions { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1.25fr; gap: 8px; position: fixed; left: 10px; right: 10px; bottom: calc(10px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom)); z-index: 1045;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.94); backdrop-filter: blur(14px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 22px; padding: 8px; box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(15,27,45,.22);
    transform: translateY(140%); transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1); }
  .m-actions.show { transform: none; }
  .m-actions a { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 2px; border-radius: 16px; padding: 8px 4px; font-size: .74rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); background: var(--bg-soft); line-height: 1.1; }
  .m-actions a i { font-size: 1.25rem; }
  .m-actions a.wa { background: #e7f9ef; color: #128c4a; }
  .m-actions a.book { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-2)); color: #0f1b2d; flex-direction: row; gap: 8px; font-size: .9rem; }
  .m-actions a:active { transform: scale(.96); }
  .wa-float { display: none; }
  .to-top { right: 16px; bottom: calc(92px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom)); width: 40px; height: 40px; }
  [data-theme="dark"] .m-actions { background: rgba(18,28,46,.94); border-color: var(--line); }
  [data-theme="dark"] .m-actions a { background: #0f1828; color: var(--ink); }
  [data-theme="dark"] .m-actions a.wa { background: rgba(37,211,102,.14); color: #5be08f; }
  [data-theme="dark"] .m-actions a.book { color: #0b1220; }
}

/* ---------- Auto-scrolling carousels ---------- */
.h-scroll { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
.h-scroll.auto { -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; }
.scroll-dots { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 6px; margin-top: 6px; }
.scroll-dots span { width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 999px; background: #d4dae4; transition: all .3s; }
.scroll-dots span.on { width: 22px; background: var(--gold); }

/* ---------- Flag images ---------- */
.flag-img { display: inline-block; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 6px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.18); vertical-align: middle; }
.cc-top { height: 150px; }
.cc-top .flag-bg { position: absolute; inset: -20px; width: calc(100% + 40px); height: calc(100% + 40px); object-fit: cover; filter: blur(14px) saturate(1.1); opacity: .55; transform: scale(1.1); }
.cc-top::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0) 40%, rgba(255,255,255,.55)); }
[data-theme="dark"] .cc-top::after { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(18,28,46,0) 40%, rgba(18,28,46,.7)); }
.cc-top .flag-main { position: relative; z-index: 1; width: 120px; height: 80px; border-radius: 12px; object-fit: cover; box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(0,0,0,.25); transition: transform .4s; }
.country-card:hover .flag-main { transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-3deg); }
.flag-chip .flag-img { width: 64px; height: 42px; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 6px; transition: transform .3s; }
.flag-chip:hover .flag-img { transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-4deg); }
.flag-hero { gap: 18px; flex-wrap: wrap; padding: 24px; }
.flag-hero .fh-flag { width: 150px; height: 100px; border-radius: 14px; object-fit: cover; box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(0,0,0,.35); animation: floatY 5s ease-in-out infinite; }
.flag-hero .fh-flag.in { animation-delay: -2.5s; }
.flag-hero .fh-path { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; color: var(--gold-2); }
.flag-hero .fh-path span { width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(227,195,120,.6); animation: blinkDot 1.4s ease-in-out infinite; }
.flag-hero .fh-path span:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: .2s; } .flag-hero .fh-path span:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: .4s; }
.flag-hero .fh-cap { width: 100%; text-align: center; color: #c9d3e2; font-size: .9rem; }
.big-flag .flag-img { width: 1.4em; height: .95em; border-radius: 5px; margin-right: 6px; vertical-align: -0.08em; }
.f-links .flag-img { width: 20px; height: 14px; border-radius: 3px; margin-right: 6px; }
@media (max-width: 767px) { .flag-hero .fh-flag { width: 110px; height: 74px; } }

/* =========================================================
   About Us (v6 layout)
   ========================================================= */
.ab-title { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.6vw, 3.4rem); line-height: 1.1; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.ab-lead { font-size: 1.08rem; color: var(--ink); }
.city { color: var(--gold-dark); font-weight: 600; border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(201,162,74,.4); }
.ab-statement { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); background: var(--tile-2); border-left: 4px solid var(--gold); border-radius: 0 14px 14px 0; padding: 14px 16px; }
.ab-statement i { color: var(--gold-dark); font-size: 1.3rem; line-height: 1.2; }

/* image frames: real photos or illustrations, gentle zoom on hover */
.ab-img { border-radius: 26px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); aspect-ratio: 4/3; background: var(--tile); position: relative; }
.ab-img.tall { aspect-ratio: 5/4.4; }
.ab-img.wide { aspect-ratio: 21/8.4; border-radius: 28px; }
.ab-img.short { aspect-ratio: 16/9; border-radius: 0; box-shadow: none; }
.ab-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; transition: transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1); }
.ab-img:hover img, .region-card:hover .ab-img img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.reveal[data-anim="zoom"] .ab-img img { transform: scale(1.12); }
.reveal.in[data-anim="zoom"] .ab-img img { transform: scale(1); transition-duration: 1.6s; }
@media (max-width: 767px) { .ab-img.wide { aspect-ratio: 16/9; border-radius: 20px; } }

.ab-hero-media { position: relative; }
.ab-float { position: absolute; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; background: #fff; border-radius: 16px; padding: 10px 14px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); animation: floaty 5s ease-in-out infinite; font-size: .85rem; z-index: 2; }
.ab-float .tile-ic { width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 12px; font-size: 1.1rem; }
.ab-float strong { display: block; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1.2; }
.ab-float small { color: var(--muted); }
.ab-float.f1 { left: -22px; bottom: 28px; }
.ab-float.f2 { right: -16px; top: 26px; animation-delay: -2.5s; }
@keyframes floaty { 0%,100% { transform: translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateY(-8px); } }
@media (max-width: 991px) { .ab-float.f1 { left: 10px; } .ab-float.f2 { right: 10px; } }

/* stats strip */
.ab-stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 22px; box-shadow: var(--shadow); padding: 8px; }
.ab-stat { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; padding: 16px 18px; position: relative; }
.ab-stat + .ab-stat::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 22%; bottom: 22%; width: 1px; background: var(--line); }
.ab-stat .tile-ic { width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 14px; font-size: 1.3rem; flex: 0 0 50px; transition: transform .3s; }
.ab-stat:hover .tile-ic { transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.06); }
.ab-stat .num { font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1; }
.ab-stat .lbl { font-size: .84rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 4px; }
@media (max-width: 991px) { .ab-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } .ab-stat:nth-child(3)::before { display: none; } }
@media (max-width: 480px) { .ab-stat { padding: 12px 10px; gap: 10px; } .ab-stat .tile-ic { width: 40px; height: 40px; flex-basis: 40px; font-size: 1.05rem; } .ab-stat .num { font-size: 1.25rem; } .ab-stat .lbl { font-size: .74rem; } }

/* story columns */
.story-col { position: relative; padding-top: 18px; }
.story-col::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 3px; width: 0; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-2)); border-radius: 3px; transition: width 1s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1) .2s; }
.reveal.in .story-col::before { width: 100%; }
.story-col .n { display: block; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold-dark); font-size: .95rem; margin-bottom: 8px; letter-spacing: .06em; }
.story-col p { color: var(--muted); margin: 0; font-size: .95rem; }

/* quote banner */
.ab-quote { position: relative; overflow: hidden; text-align: center; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f1b2d, #22385a); border-radius: 28px; padding: 56px 40px; color: #fff; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.ab-quote::before { content: ""; position: absolute; width: 360px; height: 360px; border-radius: 50%; border: 2px solid rgba(201,162,74,.22); right: -120px; top: -140px; }
.ab-quote::after { content: ""; position: absolute; width: 300px; height: 300px; border-radius: 50%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,162,74,.28), transparent 70%); left: -80px; bottom: -140px; }
.ab-quote > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.ab-quote > i { font-size: 3rem; color: var(--gold-2); line-height: 1; display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; animation: floatY 4s ease-in-out infinite; }
.ab-quote p { font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2.3vw, 1.6rem); font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.5; max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; }
.ab-quote .hl { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #e3c378, #fff3c4, #c9a24a, #e3c378); background-size: 300% auto; -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent; animation: shimmer 5s linear infinite; }
@media (max-width: 767px) { .ab-quote { padding: 38px 22px; border-radius: 22px; } }

/* regions: photo on top */
.region-card .ab-img.short { border-radius: 0; }
.region-card h5 { margin-bottom: 8px; }

/* countries grid: 4 per row */
.flag-row.four { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
@media (max-width: 575px) { .flag-row.four { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }

/* closing card */
.ab-closing { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--tile-2), #fff 60%); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 30px; padding: 40px; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
@media (max-width: 767px) { .ab-closing { padding: 24px 20px; border-radius: 22px; } }

[data-theme="dark"] .ab-stats, [data-theme="dark"] .ab-float { background: #121c2e; border-color: var(--line); }
[data-theme="dark"] .ab-closing { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1a14, #121c2e 60%); border-color: var(--line); }
[data-theme="dark"] .ab-statement { background: #1a1a14; }
[data-theme="dark"] .ab-lead { color: var(--ink); }

/* two-region layout: larger photos, like the reference */
#abRegions > .col-md-6 .ab-img.short { aspect-ratio: 16/8.5; }
#abRegions > .col-md-6 .region-card .p-4 { padding: 28px !important; }
#abRegions > .col-md-6 .region-card h5 { font-size: 1.25rem; }