/*
Theme Name: Luxe Settle (v4)
Theme URI: https://luxesettle.com
Author: Luxe Settle
Author URI: https://luxesettle.com
Description: Luxe Settle WordPress theme v4 — pixel-matched styling, featured-image hero, premium blog layouts, and conversion CTAs.
Version: 4.1
License: GNU General Public License v2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Text Domain: luxesettle
*/

:root {
  --bg: #050505;
  --card: #0b0b0f;
  --gold: #d4af37;
  --gold-soft: #e2c766;
  --text: #f5f5f5;
  --muted: #b7b7b7;
  --line: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  --shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  --radius-lg: 22px;
  --radius-md: 18px;
}

* {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--text);
  font-family: 'Poppins', 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  line-height: 1.7;
  min-height: 100vh;
}

.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  left: -999px;
  top: 10px;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: #0b0b0f;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  z-index: 999;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: left 0.3s ease;
}

.skip-link:focus {
  left: 20px;
}

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

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

header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 50;
  background: rgba(5, 5, 5, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.navbar {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
}

.logo {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.logo .highlight,
.brand .highlight {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-links a {
  padding: 8px 10px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  transition: color 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
}

.nav-links a:hover,
.nav-links .active {
  color: var(--text);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.14);
}

.nav-cta {
  margin-left: 8px;
}

.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-soft));
  color: #0b0b0f;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
}

.btn-outline {
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  color: var(--text);
  background: transparent;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-link {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.hamburger {
  display: none;
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.hamburger span,
.hamburger::before,
.hamburger::after {
  display: block;
  width: 20px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--text);
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.hamburger::before,
.hamburger::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
}

.hamburger::before { top: -6px; }
.hamburger::after { top: 6px; }

.hamburger.active span { opacity: 0; }
.hamburger.active::before { transform: translateY(6px) rotate(45deg); }
.hamburger.active::after { transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(-45deg); }

.mobile-menu {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 0 20px;
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: max-height 0.35s ease, opacity 0.35s ease, padding 0.35s ease;
}

.mobile-menu a {
  padding: 12px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  color: var(--text);
}

main {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 40px 20px 80px;
}

.section {
  margin: 70px 0;
}

.section-header {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

.section-header h2 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.section-header p {
  color: var(--muted);
}

.hero {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 36px;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 70vh;
  position: relative;
}

.hero h1 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 3.4rem);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.hero p {
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.hero .tagline {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.glow-card {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08), rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.02));
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 22px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.glow-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -30% -30%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 20%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18), transparent 50%);
  animation: floatGlow 9s infinite alternate;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-features {
  display: grid;
  gap: 12px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-feature {
  padding: 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(5, 5, 5, 0.75);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

.hero-feature strong { color: var(--gold); }

.image-stack {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 16px;
}

.image-panel {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18), rgba(11, 11, 15, 0.9));
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  min-height: 180px;
}

.image-panel img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  filter: saturate(1.05);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.image-panel:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.strip {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 12px 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin: 36px 0;
}

.glow-text {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  animation: glowPulse 3.5s ease-in-out infinite;
  text-align: center;
}

.card-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
}

.card {
  background: var(--card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 22px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
}

.card h3 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.card p {
  color: var(--muted);
}

.icon-circle {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.process {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
}

.step {
  display: grid;
  gap: 10px;
  align-content: start;
}

.step .number {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.destinations-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 14px;
}

.destination-tiles {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(160px, 1fr));
}

.destination-square {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: #0b0b0b;
  background-image: var(--bg-image);
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.destination-square::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6));
}

.destination-overlay {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  color: var(--offwhite);
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.destination-square:hover,
.destination-square:focus-visible {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.01);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 34px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 0 0 1px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.6);
  outline: none;
}

.destination-square:focus-visible {
  box-shadow: 0 18px 34px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 0 0 2px var(--gold);
}

/* Arrival Importance */
.arrival-section .section-header p {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.arrival-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 18px;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  margin-top: 10px;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .arrival-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .arrival-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
    gap: 14px;
  }
}

.arrival-card {
  position: relative;
  padding: 20px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.06), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85));
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06), 0 14px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  color: var(--text);
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  transition: transform 240ms ease, box-shadow 240ms ease, border-color 240ms ease;
}

.arrival-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -20%;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0) 30%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18) 50%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0) 70%);
  transform: translateX(-120%);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.arrival-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: var(--offwhite);
}

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

.arrival-card:hover,
.arrival-card:focus-within {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.01);
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.85);
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.28), 0 18px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.arrival-card:hover::before,
.arrival-card:focus-within::before {
  opacity: 1;
  animation: gold-sheen 0.9s ease-out;
}

.arrival-closing {
  margin-top: 18px;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--offwhite);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.arrival-cta {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 14px;
}

/* Most Popular Destinations – Luxe Gold Cards */
.destination-gold-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 16px;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .destination-gold-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .destination-gold-grid {
    gap: 12px;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(150px, 1fr));
  }
}

.destination-gold-card {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  border-radius: 24px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 15% 20%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.06), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9));
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  color: var(--text);
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05), 0 14px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.32);
  transition: all 260ms ease-out;
}

.destination-gold-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -20%;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0) 30%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25) 50%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0) 70%);
  transform: translateX(-120%);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.destination-gold-card:hover,
.destination-gold-card:focus-visible {
  transform: scale(1.03);
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.9);
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35), 0 18px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  color: #f9eed0;
  outline: none;
}

.destination-gold-card:hover::after,
.destination-gold-card:focus-visible::after {
  opacity: 1;
  animation: gold-sheen 0.8s ease-out;
}

.destination-gold-card span {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Destination Flags Grid */
.destination-flag-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 16px;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(170px, 1fr));
  margin-top: 12px;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .destination-flag-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .destination-flag-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(150px, 1fr));
    gap: 14px;
  }
}

.destination-flag-card {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--text);
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  border-radius: 24px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 18% 18%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.07), transparent 48%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 80%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05), transparent 52%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.94));
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.32);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05), 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.34);
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  transition: all 260ms ease-out;
}

.destination-flag-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -25%;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0) 35%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2) 50%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0) 65%);
  transform: translateX(-120%);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.destination-flag-card .flag {
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.destination-flag-card span {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  color: var(--offwhite);
}

.destination-flag-card:hover,
.destination-flag-card:focus-visible {
  transform: scale(1.03);
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.92);
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35), 0 18px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  color: #f9eed0;
  outline: none;
}

.destination-flag-card:hover::after,
.destination-flag-card:focus-visible::after {
  opacity: 1;
  animation: gold-sheen 0.85s ease-out;
}

.destination-flag-card:focus-visible {
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35), 0 18px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), 0 0 0 2px var(--gold);
}

@keyframes gold-sheen {
  from {
    transform: translateX(-120%);
  }
  to {
    transform: translateX(120%);
  }
}

.destination-card h4 {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.destination-card ul {
  list-style: none;
  margin-top: 8px;
  color: var(--muted);
}

.testimonials {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
}

.testimonial {
  position: relative;
}

.quote {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.cta-strip {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 26px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: linear-gradient(130deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15), rgba(5, 5, 5, 0.85));
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: center;
}

.footer {
  padding: 40px 20px;
  background: #030303;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.footer-grid {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
}

.footer h4 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer p,
.footer a {
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  display: inline-block;
}

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

.footer .brand { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 1.1rem; }

.footer-bottom {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 16px auto 0;
  padding-top: 10px;
  color: var(--muted);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.timeline {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 24px;
  display: grid;
  gap: 14px;
}

.timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  bottom: 10px;
  left: 8px;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(var(--gold), rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2));
}

.timeline-step {
  position: relative;
  padding: 16px;
  background: var(--card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.timeline-step .dot {
  position: absolute;
  left: -17px;
  top: 18px;
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.16);
}

.pricing-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
}

.price-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: var(--card);
  padding: 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.price-card.popular {
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.6);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 60px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
}

.price-card .tag {
  align-self: flex-start;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  color: var(--gold);
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.price {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin: 10px 0;
}

.price-card ul {
  list-style: none;
  color: var(--muted);
  display: grid;
  gap: 8px;
  margin: 12px 0 18px;
}

.values,
.stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 14px;
}

.accordion {
  display: grid;
  gap: 12px;
}

.accordion-item {
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--card);
}

.accordion-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  cursor: pointer;
  gap: 10px;
}

.accordion-header h3 { font-size: 1rem; }

.accordion-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.accordion-content {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.3s ease;
  padding: 0 18px;
  color: var(--muted);
}

.accordion-item.open .accordion-content {
  padding: 0 18px 16px;
}

.form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 14px 16px;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.form-group.wide {
  grid-column: span 2;
  min-width: min(100%, 580px);
}

.phone-input {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 140px 1fr;
  gap: 10px;
  align-items: center;
}

.phone-input select {
  min-width: 120px;
  max-width: 180px;
}

label {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
}

input,
select,
textarea {
  padding: 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

input:focus,
select:focus,
textarea:focus {
  outline: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.6);
}

.checkbox-group {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 10px;
}

.checkbox-group label {
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--muted);
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  align-items: center;
}

textarea { min-height: 120px; }

.notice {
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
}

.socials a {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: var(--gold);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
}

@keyframes floatGlow {
  from { transform: translate(-10px, -6px); }
  to { transform: translate(12px, 8px); }
}

@keyframes glowPulse {
  0% { text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35), 0 0 18px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15); }
  50% { text-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.6), 0 0 28px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35); }
  100% { text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35), 0 0 18px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15); }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nav-links { display: none; }
  .hamburger { display: inline-flex; }
  .mobile-menu { display: flex; }
  .mobile-menu.show {
    max-height: 520px;
    opacity: 1;
    padding: 10px 20px 16px;
  }
  .cta-strip { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  header { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05); }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .navbar { padding: 14px; }
  main { padding: 32px 16px 60px; }
  .section { margin: 56px 0; }
  .strip { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; }
  .image-stack { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-group.wide { grid-column: 1; }
  .phone-input { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}


/* ==============================
   v3: Blog Hero + Post Layouts
   ============================== */

:root{ --hero-min: 62vh; }

.blog-hero{
  position: relative;
  min-height: var(--hero-min);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.14);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-hero .bg{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  filter: saturate(1.03) contrast(1.06);
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.blog-hero .overlay{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.35) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.88) 62%, rgba(0,0,0,0.95) 100%);
}

.blog-hero .inner{
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 1120px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 120px 22px 64px;
  display: grid;
  gap: 14px;
  align-content: end;
  min-height: var(--hero-min);
}

.blog-hero .kicker{
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .82rem;
}

.blog-hero h1{
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.04;
  max-width: 820px;
}

.blog-hero .sub{
  color: var(--muted);
  max-width: 720px;
}

.blog-hero .hero-actions{
  display:flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.blog-tools{
  max-width: 1120px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 18px 22px 10px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 14px;
}

.blog-search{ flex: 1; max-width: 460px; }

.blog-search form{ display:flex; gap: 10px; align-items:center; }

.blog-search input[type="search"]{
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.38);
  color: var(--text);
}

.blog-search button{
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.25);
  background: rgba(212,175,55,0.12);
  color: var(--text);
}

.blog-chips{
  display:flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.blog-chip{
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.20);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
  color: var(--text);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: .92rem;
}

.blog-chip:hover{
  border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.55);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 34px rgba(212,175,55,0.10);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.post-thumb{ display:block; border-radius: calc(var(--radius, 18px) - 2px); overflow:hidden; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.post-thumb img{ width:100%; height: 190px; object-fit: cover; display:block; }

.post-meta{ color: var(--muted); font-size: .92rem; margin: 0 0 10px; }
.post-title a{ color: var(--text); text-decoration:none; }
.post-title a:hover{ color: var(--gold); }

.post-excerpt{ color: var(--muted); font-size: .98rem; line-height: 1.65; }

.post-shell{ max-width: 920px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 22px; }

.post-featured-inline{
  margin: 20px 0 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius, 18px);
  overflow:hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.18);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 70px rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
}

.post-featured-inline img{ width:100%; height:auto; display:block; }

.post-content p, .post-content li{
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.86);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
}

.toc{
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.16);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  margin: 18px 0 26px;
}

.toc strong{ color: var(--gold); display:block; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.toc ul{ margin: 0; padding-left: 18px; }
.toc a{ color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88); text-decoration:none; }
.toc a:hover{ color: var(--gold); text-decoration: underline; }

.cta-box{
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.22);
  background: radial-gradient(800px 240px at 20% 20%, rgba(212,175,55,0.12), rgba(0,0,0,0.25));
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 18px 18px;
  margin: 26px 0;
}

.cta-box p{ margin: 0 0 12px; color: var(--muted); }

.sticky-cta{
  position: fixed;
  left: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  bottom: 12px;
  z-index: 9999;
  display: none;
  gap: 10px;
}

.sticky-cta a{
  flex: 1;
  text-align:center;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.30);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.68);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  color: var(--text);
  text-decoration:none;
}

.sticky-cta a.primary{ background: rgba(212,175,55,0.18); }

@media (max-width: 720px){
  :root{ --hero-min: 56vh; }
  .blog-hero .inner{ padding-top: 96px; padding-bottom: 48px; }
  .blog-tools{ flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
  .blog-chips{ justify-content: flex-start; }
  .sticky-cta{ display: flex; }
}



/* ==============================
   v3.1 Mobile/JS Safety Fix
   Prevent invisible content if JS/IntersectionObserver fails
   ============================== */

/* Default: visible */
.fade-in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* Only hide initially when JS is active */
.js .fade-in { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px); transition: opacity .6s ease, transform .6s ease; }
.js .fade-in.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* Ensure overlays don't block interactions */
.blog-hero::before,
.blog-hero::after,
.hero::before,
.hero::after,
.overlay,
.backdrop {
  pointer-events: none !important;
}


/* ==============================
   v4 Reading Improvements + Blog UI
   ============================== */

.entry-content h1, .entry-content h2, .entry-content h3, .entry-content h4,
.post-content h1, .post-content h2, .post-content h3, .post-content h4 {
  color: #d4af37;
}

.entry-content, .post-content, .page-content {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.entry-content p, .post-content p, .page-content p {
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin: 0 0 1.25em;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .entry-content p, .post-content p, .page-content p {
    font-size: 16.5px;
    line-height: 1.78;
    margin-bottom: 1.4em;
  }

  .entry-content h2, .post-content h2 { margin-top: 2.2em; margin-bottom: .85em; font-size: 1.45rem; }
  .entry-content h3, .post-content h3 { margin-top: 1.9em; margin-bottom: .65em; font-size: 1.2rem; }
  .entry-content ul, .entry-content ol,
  .post-content ul, .post-content ol { margin: 1.1em 0 1.5em 1.1em; }
  .entry-content li, .post-content li { margin-bottom: .55em; }
}

.blog-tools {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: start;
}

.blog-search form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.18);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
}

.blog-search input[type="search"] {
  flex: 1;
  background: transparent;
  border: 0;
  outline: none;
  color: #fff;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
}

.blog-search input[type="submit"] {
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.38);
  background: rgba(212,175,55,0.08);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.blog-search input[type="submit"]:hover {
  border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.7);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(212,175,55,0.12);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.category-chips {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
}

.category-chips .chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.22);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.30);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
}

.category-chips .chip:hover {
  border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.65);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 34px rgba(212,175,55,0.12);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  color: #fff;
}