/* ----------------------------------------------------
   Vergal Foundation - Premium Stylesheet (Artistic Upgrades)
   ---------------------------------------------------- */

/* Custom Properties (Design Tokens) */
:root {
    /* Color Palette */
    --color-canvas-base: #FAF8F5; /* Warm Linen */
    --color-canvas-alt: #F3EDE2;  /* Soft Oatmeal */
    --color-text-main: #1C201E;   /* Deep Warm Charcoal */
    --color-text-muted: #565E59;  /* Muted Slate */
    --color-brand-sage: #344634;  /* Deep Sage (matched from Logo) */
    --color-brand-sage-light: #EBEFEA; /* Light Sage */
    --color-accent-terracotta: #B95C46; /* Terracotta Clay (CTA) */
    --color-accent-terracotta-hover: #A14935;
    --color-accent-gold: #D2953C; /* Warm Ochre (Hope) */
    --color-accent-gold-light: #FAF4E8;
    --color-border: #E8E2D5;
    --color-white: #FFFFFF;
    
    /* Typography */
    --font-serif: 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif;
    --font-sans: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
    --font-cursive: 'Caveat', cursive; /* Handwritten accents */
    
    /* Transitions */
    --transition-smooth: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    --transition-quick: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    
    /* Layout */
    --container-max-width: 1200px;
    --section-padding: 8rem 2rem;
    --section-padding-mobile: 5rem 1.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    :root {
        --section-padding: var(--section-padding-mobile);
    }
}

/* Reset & Global Base Styles */
*, *::before, *::after {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    font-size: 16px;
}

body {
    background-color: var(--color-canvas-base);
    color: var(--color-text-main);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    position: relative;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

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

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

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

.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: var(--container-max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

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

.max-w-2xl {
    max-width: 42rem;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.sr-only {
    position: absolute;
    width: 1px;
    height: 1px;
    padding: 0;
    margin: -1px;
    overflow: hidden;
    clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
    white-space: nowrap;
    border: 0;
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------
   Handcrafted Aesthetics (Textures & Elements)
   ---------------------------------------------------- */

/* Tactile Grain Overlay - Makes the UI feel like paper canvas */
.tactile-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(28, 32, 30, 0.035) 1px, transparent 0);
    background-size: 12px 12px;
    background-position: 0 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 9999;
    opacity: 0.85;
}

/* Wavy Section Dividers */
.wavy-bottom {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -1px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 100%;
    line-height: 0;
    z-index: 5;
}

.wavy-bottom svg {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 60px;
}

/* Cursive handwritten callouts */
.cursive-badge-label {
    font-family: var(--font-cursive);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--color-accent-gold);
    transform: rotate(-6deg) translateY(-8px);
    display: inline-block;
    margin-left: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: normal;
    text-transform: none;
}

.cursive-personal-note {
    font-family: var(--font-cursive);
    font-size: 1.85rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
    color: var(--color-accent-terracotta);
    margin: 1.5rem 0 2rem;
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
    border-left: 2px solid var(--color-border);
    transform: rotate(-0.5deg);
}

.card-hand-scribble {
    font-family: var(--font-cursive);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--color-accent-gold);
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 1.2rem;
    right: 1.8rem;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: rotate(-3deg) translateY(5px);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.mission-card:hover .card-hand-scribble {
    opacity: 0.9;
    transform: rotate(-3deg) translateY(0);
}

/* Animated brush underlines under titles */
.section-title {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.title-brush {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -15px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 15px;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: opacity 1.2s ease, transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    transition-delay: 0.3s;
}

.scroll-reveal.revealed .title-brush {
    opacity: 0.85;
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* Card Hover Tilt Action */
.card-tilt {
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
}

.card-tilt:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(0.8deg);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 35px rgba(52, 70, 52, 0.08);
}

/* Scroll Animations */
.scroll-reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(40px);
    transition: opacity 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.scroll-reveal.revealed {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 1.1rem 2.5rem;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--color-accent-terracotta);
    color: var(--color-white);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(185, 92, 70, 0.15);
}

.btn-primary::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: var(--color-accent-terracotta-hover);
    z-index: -1;
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: right;
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.btn-primary:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
    transform-origin: left;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    color: var(--color-white);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(185, 92, 70, 0.35);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--color-white);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    color: var(--color-text-main);
    border-color: var(--color-white);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.btn-block {
    display: flex;
    width: 100%;
}

/* Typography elements */
.section-label {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    color: var(--color-accent-terracotta);
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.section-title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 2.85rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.25;
    color: var(--color-brand-sage);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.section-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.75;
}

.font-accent {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .section-title {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------
   1. Header & Navigation
   ---------------------------------------------------- */
.site-header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1000;
    background-color: rgba(250, 248, 245, 0.82);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(232, 226, 213, 0.35);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.header-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: 95px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.site-logo {
    height: 52px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.nav-list {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2.4rem;
}

.nav-link {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-text-main);
    position: relative;
}

.nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    bottom: -6px;
    left: 0;
    background-color: var(--color-accent-terracotta);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: right;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent-terracotta);
}

.nav-link:hover::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
    transform-origin: left;
}

@media (max-width: 1220px) and (min-width: 992px) {
    .nav-list {
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
    .nav-link {
        font-size: 0.88rem;
    }
}

.mobile-nav-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0.5rem;
    z-index: 1100;
}

.hamburger {
    display: block;
    width: 24px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--color-text-main);
    position: relative;
    transition: var(--transition-quick);
}

.hamburger::before,
.hamburger::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 24px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--color-text-main);
    transition: var(--transition-quick);
}

.hamburger::before { top: -8px; }
.hamburger::after { bottom: -8px; }

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .site-header {
        background-color: rgba(250, 248, 245, 0.98);
    }
    
    .mobile-nav-toggle {
        display: block;
    }
    
    .primary-navigation {
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        right: -100%;
        width: 300px;
        height: 100vh;
        background-color: var(--color-canvas-base);
        padding: 120px 2.5rem 2.5rem;
        box-shadow: -10px 0 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
        transition: right 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
        z-index: 1000;
    }
    
    .primary-navigation.open {
        right: 0;
    }
    
    .nav-list {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1.8rem;
    }
    
    .nav-link {
        font-size: 1.15rem;
    }
    
    .header-actions {
        margin-right: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .mobile-nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger {
        background-color: transparent;
    }
    .mobile-nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger::before {
        transform: rotate(45deg);
        top: 0;
    }
    .mobile-nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger::after {
        transform: rotate(-45deg);
        bottom: 0;
    }
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------
   2. Hero Section
   ---------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-section {
    position: relative;
    height: 100vh;
    min-height: 720px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.hero-bg-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(28, 32, 30, 0.88) 0%, rgba(58, 80, 67, 0.55) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-bg-image {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    transform: scale(1.06);
    animation: zoomOutEffect 16s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes zoomOutEffect {
    to { transform: scale(1); }
}

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

.hero-content {
    max-width: 48rem;
}

.hero-badge-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.hero-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.3rem;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.hero-title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 4.5rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
    opacity: 0.92;
}

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

/* Leaf SVG Overlay */
.hero-leaf-decor {
    position: absolute;
    width: 320px;
    height: 320px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
    opacity: 0.65;
}

.hero-leaf-1 {
    right: 5%;
    top: 15%;
}

.hero-scroll-indicator {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 4.5rem;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 2;
    opacity: 0.75;
}

.scroll-arrow {
    display: block;
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-right: 2.5px solid var(--color-white);
    border-bottom: 2.5px solid var(--color-white);
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    animation: bounceEffect 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes bounceEffect {
    0%, 20%, 50%, 80%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(45deg); }
    40% { transform: translateY(-10px) rotate(45deg); }
    60% { transform: translateY(-5px) rotate(45deg); }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 3rem;
    }
    .hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
    .hero-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    .hero-actions .btn {
        width: 100%;
    }
    .hero-leaf-decor {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------
   3. Founder's Story Section (Human Collage Upgrade)
   ---------------------------------------------------- */
.founder-section {
    padding: var(--section-padding) 0;
    background-color: var(--color-canvas-base);
    position: relative;
}

.founder-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr;
    gap: 6.5rem;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Polaroid Collage Layout */
.polaroid-collage {
    position: relative;
    padding: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.polaroid-frame {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    padding: 1.25rem 1.25rem 3rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(28, 32, 30, 0.12), 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    transform: rotate(-3deg);
    max-width: 440px;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.polaroid-frame:hover {
    transform: rotate(-1deg) scale(1.02);
}

.polaroid-frame::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -20px;
    left: 40%;
    width: 90px;
    height: 30px;
    background-color: rgba(243, 237, 226, 0.55);
    backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
    transform: rotate(-8deg);
}

.polaroid-image {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 1;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 1px solid rgba(28, 32, 30, 0.05);
}

.polaroid-caption {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.polaroid-sig {
    font-family: var(--font-cursive);
    font-size: 1.9rem;
    color: var(--color-brand-sage);
}

.polaroid-accent-leaf {
    position: absolute;
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    bottom: -1rem;
    left: 1rem;
    transform: rotate(25deg);
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.95;
    animation: floatingDecor 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes floatingDecor {
    from { transform: translateY(0) rotate(20deg); }
    to { transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(30deg); }
}

.founder-accent-card {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -1rem;
    right: -1rem;
    background-color: var(--color-brand-sage);
    color: var(--color-white);
    padding: 2.2rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    width: 78%;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(58, 80, 67, 0.22);
    z-index: 10;
    transform: rotate(1deg);
}

.accent-card-quote {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.founder-content {
    padding-left: 1rem;
}

.founder-text-body p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
}

.founder-signature-block {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding-top: 2rem;
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.founder-name {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--color-brand-sage);
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.founder-title {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    font-weight: 600;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .founder-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 5rem;
    }
    .founder-accent-card {
        right: 0;
        width: 100%;
        position: relative;
        margin-top: 2rem;
    }
    .founder-content {
        padding-left: 0;
    }
    .polaroid-frame {
        max-width: 100%;
    }
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------
   4. Our Mission Section
   ---------------------------------------------------- */
.mission-section {
    padding: var(--section-padding) 0;
    background-color: var(--color-canvas-alt);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    position: relative;
}

.section-header {
    margin-bottom: 6rem;
}

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

.mission-card {
    background-color: var(--color-canvas-base);
    padding: 3.5rem 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.015);
    border: 1px solid rgba(232, 226, 213, 0.7);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.mission-icon-container {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background-color: var(--color-brand-sage-light);
    color: var(--color-brand-sage);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
}

.mission-icon {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
}

.mission-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.55rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--color-brand-sage);
}

.mission-card p {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    line-height: 1.68;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .mission-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------
   5. Impact Areas (The 5 Pillars)
   ---------------------------------------------------- */
.impact-section {
    padding: var(--section-padding) 0;
}

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

.impact-card {
    background-color: var(--color-canvas-alt);
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 200px 1fr;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.impact-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(28, 32, 30, 0.06);
    border-color: var(--color-brand-sage);
}

.impact-card-image-box {
    background-color: var(--color-brand-sage);
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--color-white);
    padding: 3rem;
}

.impact-card-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: rgba(58, 80, 67, 0.88);
}

.pillar-number {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.5rem;
    left: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    opacity: 0.3;
    z-index: 2;
}

.pillar-icon {
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    color: var(--color-white);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    opacity: 0.95;
}

.impact-card-content {
    padding: 3rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.impact-card-content h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.65rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--color-brand-sage);
}

.impact-card-content p {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    line-height: 1.68;
}

.full-width-card {
    grid-column: span 2;
    grid-template-columns: 240px 1fr;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .impact-card, .full-width-card {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        grid-column: span 2;
    }
    .impact-card-image-box {
        padding: 4.5rem;
    }
    .impact-card-content {
        padding: 2.5rem;
    }
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------
   6. Real Stories Section
   ---------------------------------------------------- */
.stories-section {
    padding: var(--section-padding) 0;
    background-color: var(--color-canvas-alt);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.stories-carousel-container {
    max-width: 850px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
}

.stories-carousel {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 380px;
}

.story-slide {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: translateY(15px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
}

.story-slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.story-quote-symbol {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 8rem;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--color-accent-terracotta);
    opacity: 0.15;
    margin-bottom: -3.2rem;
}

.story-quote {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.9rem;
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--color-brand-sage);
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.story-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.author-name {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-text-main);
    font-style: normal;
}

.author-status {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.carousel-navigation {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.carousel-btn {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--color-brand-sage);
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: var(--transition-quick);
}

.carousel-btn:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent-terracotta);
    transform: scale(1.15);
}

.carousel-icon {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
}

.carousel-indicators {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.8rem;
}

.indicator {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--color-border);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-quick);
}

.indicator.active {
    background-color: var(--color-accent-terracotta);
    transform: scale(1.3);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .story-quote {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
    }
    .stories-carousel {
        min-height: 480px;
    }
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------
   7. Get Involved Section
   ---------------------------------------------------- */
.involved-section {
    padding: var(--section-padding) 0;
}

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

.involved-card {
    background-color: var(--color-canvas-base);
    padding: 4rem 2.8rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.involved-accent-line {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 5px;
}

.involved-accent-line.green { background-color: var(--color-brand-sage); }
.involved-accent-line.orange { background-color: var(--color-accent-terracotta); }
.involved-accent-line.gold { background-color: var(--color-accent-gold); }

.involved-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.55rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--color-brand-sage);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.involved-card p {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    line-height: 1.68;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.text-link {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-accent-terracotta);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.text-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-brand-sage);
}

.text-link .arrow {
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.text-link:hover .arrow {
    transform: translateX(6px);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .involved-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------
   8. Donations Section (Seed Growth Interactive)
   ---------------------------------------------------- */
.donate-section {
    padding: var(--section-padding) 0;
    background-color: var(--color-canvas-alt);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.donate-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
    gap: 5.5rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.donate-description {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 2.8rem;
}

.donation-guarantees {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.guarantee-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--color-brand-sage);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.guarantee-icon {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    color: var(--color-accent-terracotta);
}

/* Hand-drawn Seed Growth Visual widget */
.hand-drawn-seed-container {
    background-color: var(--color-canvas-base);
    border: 1px dashed var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    max-width: 450px;
    width: 100%;
}

.soil-line {
    width: 80%;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--color-border);
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 4.8rem;
    left: 10%;
}

.plant-visual-container {
    height: 140px;
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.plant-svg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform-origin: bottom center;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.plant-svg.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1);
}

.seed-stage-caption {
    font-family: var(--font-cursive);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: var(--color-brand-sage);
    margin-top: 1.8rem;
}

/* Donation Form Card */
.donate-card {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 4rem 3.2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(28, 32, 30, 0.045);
    border: 1px solid rgba(232, 226, 213, 0.65);
}

.donate-tabs {
    display: flex;
    background-color: var(--color-canvas-base);
    border-radius: 30px;
    padding: 0.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.donate-tab {
    flex: 1;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    padding: 0.9rem;
    border-radius: 25px;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-quick);
}

.donate-tab.active {
    background-color: var(--color-brand-sage);
    color: var(--color-white);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(58, 80, 67, 0.18);
}

.donate-amounts {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
}

.amount-btn {
    background-color: var(--color-canvas-base);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
    padding: 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-text-main);
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: var(--transition-quick);
}

.amount-btn .currency {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-right: 0.15rem;
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.amount-btn.active {
    border-color: var(--color-accent-terracotta);
    background-color: var(--color-accent-gold-light);
    color: var(--color-accent-terracotta);
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

.custom-amount-input-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    grid-column: span 2;
    margin-top: 0.4rem;
}

.custom-amount-input {
    width: 100%;
    background-color: var(--color-canvas-base);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
    padding: 1.2rem 1.2rem 1.2rem 2.8rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--color-text-main);
    transition: var(--transition-quick);
}

.custom-amount-input:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--color-accent-terracotta);
    background-color: var(--color-white);
}

.currency-prefix {
    position: absolute;
    left: 1.4rem;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.donation-impact-box {
    background-color: var(--color-brand-sage-light);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--color-brand-sage);
    padding: 1.6rem;
    border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0;
    margin-bottom: 2.8rem;
}

.impact-text {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    color: var(--color-brand-sage);
    line-height: 1.55;
}

.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
}

.form-control {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1.2rem;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: var(--transition-quick);
}

.form-control:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--color-brand-sage);
}

.donate-submit-btn {
    padding: 1.2rem;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .donate-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 4.5rem;
    }
    .donate-card {
        padding: 3rem 2rem;
    }
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------
   9. Partners Section
   ---------------------------------------------------- */
.partners-section {
    padding: 6.5rem 0;
    background-color: var(--color-canvas-base);
}

.partners-label {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 3.8rem;
}

.partners-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4.5rem;
}

.partner-logo {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    opacity: 0.6;
    transition: var(--transition-quick);
}

.partner-logo:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    color: var(--color-brand-sage);
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .partners-grid {
        gap: 2.8rem;
    }
    .partner-logo {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------
   10. Latest Updates Section
   ---------------------------------------------------- */
.updates-section {
    padding: var(--section-padding) 0;
    background-color: var(--color-canvas-base);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

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

.update-card {
    background-color: var(--color-canvas-alt);
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.update-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(52, 70, 52, 0.06);
    border-color: var(--color-brand-sage);
}

.update-card-content {
    padding: 3.5rem 2.8rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
}

.update-tag {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--color-accent-terracotta);
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.update-date {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}

.update-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--color-brand-sage);
}

.update-title-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent-terracotta);
}

.update-card p {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.62;
    margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.read-more-link {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-brand-sage);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}

.read-more-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent-terracotta);
}

.read-more-link .arrow {
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.read-more-link:hover .arrow {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .updates-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------
   11. Footer
   ---------------------------------------------------- */
.site-footer {
    background-color: var(--color-brand-sage);
    color: var(--color-white);
    padding: 7rem 0 3rem;
}

.footer-top {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 0.8fr 0.8fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 5.5rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding-bottom: 4.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.footer-brand {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.footer-logo {
    height: 48px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
    align-self: flex-start;
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}

.footer-mission-statement {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    opacity: 0.8;
    margin-bottom: 2.8rem;
}

.footer-socials {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.6rem;
}

.social-icon {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    opacity: 0.7;
    transition: var(--transition-quick);
}

.social-icon:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    color: var(--color-accent-gold);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.footer-links-group h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--color-accent-gold);
}

.footer-links-group ul {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.2rem;
}

.footer-links-group a {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.footer-links-group a:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    color: var(--color-accent-gold);
    padding-left: 5px;
}

.footer-newsletter h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
    color: var(--color-accent-gold);
}

.footer-newsletter p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    opacity: 0.8;
    margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
}

.newsletter-form {
    position: relative;
}

.newsletter-form input {
    width: 100%;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
    border-radius: 30px;
    padding: 1.15rem 3.6rem 1.15rem 1.6rem;
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: var(--transition-quick);
}

.newsletter-form input::placeholder {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.38);
}

.newsletter-form input:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--color-accent-gold);
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.newsletter-form button {
    position: absolute;
    right: 0.5rem;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    background-color: var(--color-accent-terracotta);
    color: var(--color-white);
    border: none;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: var(--transition-quick);
}

.newsletter-form button:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-accent-terracotta-hover);
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.06);
}

.newsletter-btn-icon {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
}

.footer-bottom {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    opacity: 0.6;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.footer-meta-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.footer-meta-links a:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent-gold);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .footer-top {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 4rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .footer-bottom {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .footer-meta-links {
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------
   12. UI Polish (Progress Bar, Nav States, Stagger)
   ---------------------------------------------------- */

::selection {
    background-color: var(--color-accent-gold);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--color-accent-terracotta);
    outline-offset: 3px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

/* Scroll Progress Bar */
.scroll-progress {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    height: 3px;
    width: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-brand-sage), var(--color-accent-terracotta), var(--color-accent-gold));
    z-index: 2000;
    transition: width 0.1s linear;
}

/* Active Nav Highlight */
.nav-link.active {
    color: var(--color-accent-terracotta);
}

.nav-link.active::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
    transform-origin: left;
}

/* Staggered Card Reveals */
.stagger > * {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(28px);
    transition: opacity 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), transform 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.scroll-reveal.revealed .stagger > * {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.scroll-reveal.revealed .stagger > *:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.scroll-reveal.revealed .stagger > *:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.25s; }
.scroll-reveal.revealed .stagger > *:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
.scroll-reveal.revealed .stagger > *:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.55s; }
.scroll-reveal.revealed .stagger > *:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.7s; }

/* Back to Top Button */
.back-to-top {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 2rem;
    right: 2rem;
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--color-brand-sage);
    color: var(--color-white);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(52, 70, 52, 0.28);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(15px);
    transition: var(--transition-quick);
    z-index: 1500;
}

.back-to-top svg {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
}

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

.back-to-top:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-accent-terracotta);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

/* Light outline button (used on dark CTA banner) */
.btn-outline-light {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--color-white);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.btn-outline-light:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    color: var(--color-brand-sage);
    border-color: var(--color-white);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------
   13. Impact Stats Band
   ---------------------------------------------------- */
.stats-section {
    background-color: var(--color-brand-sage);
    color: var(--color-white);
    padding: 6rem 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.stats-decor-leaf {
    position: absolute;
    width: 420px;
    height: 420px;
    top: -80px;
    right: -60px;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: rotate(15deg);
}

.stats-header {
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.stats-cursive-label {
    font-family: var(--font-cursive);
    font-size: 1.7rem;
    color: var(--color-accent-gold);
    display: inline-block;
    transform: rotate(-2deg);
}

.stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 3rem;
}

.stat-item {
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
}

.stat-item:not(:first-child)::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: -1.5rem;
    top: 15%;
    height: 70%;
    width: 1px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.stat-value {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 3.6rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.stat-suffix {
    color: var(--color-accent-gold);
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    opacity: 0.75;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 3.5rem 2rem;
    }
    .stat-item:nth-child(3)::before {
        display: none;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
    .stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .stat-item::before {
        display: none !important;
    }
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------
   14. Journey Timeline Section
   ---------------------------------------------------- */
.timeline-section {
    padding: var(--section-padding) 0;
    background-color: var(--color-canvas-base);
}

.timeline {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 1rem 0;
}

.timeline::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    border-left: 2px dashed var(--color-border);
}

.timeline-item {
    position: relative;
    width: 50%;
    padding: 0 3.2rem 4rem 0;
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(even) {
    margin-left: 50%;
    padding: 0 0 4rem 3.2rem;
}

.timeline-item:last-child {
    padding-bottom: 0;
}

.timeline-dot {
    position: absolute;
    top: 2rem;
    right: -8px;
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--color-accent-terracotta);
    border: 3px solid var(--color-canvas-base);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--color-accent-terracotta);
    z-index: 2;
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(even) .timeline-dot {
    right: auto;
    left: -8px;
}

.timeline-card {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 2.5rem 2.5rem 2.2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(28, 32, 30, 0.04);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.timeline-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 38px rgba(52, 70, 52, 0.09);
    border-color: var(--color-brand-sage);
}

.timeline-year {
    font-family: var(--font-cursive);
    font-size: 1.9rem;
    color: var(--color-accent-gold);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.timeline-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--color-brand-sage);
    margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}

.timeline-card p {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .timeline::before {
        left: 10px;
        transform: none;
    }
    .timeline-item,
    .timeline-item:nth-child(even) {
        width: 100%;
        margin-left: 0;
        padding: 0 0 3rem 2.8rem;
    }
    .timeline-dot,
    .timeline-item:nth-child(even) .timeline-dot {
        left: 2px;
        right: auto;
        top: 1.6rem;
    }
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------
   15. FAQ Section
   ---------------------------------------------------- */
.faq-section {
    padding: var(--section-padding) 0;
    background-color: var(--color-canvas-alt);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.faq-list {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-item {
    background-color: var(--color-canvas-base);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition-quick);
}

.faq-item:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-brand-sage);
}

.faq-item[open] {
    border-color: var(--color-brand-sage);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(52, 70, 52, 0.05);
}

.faq-question {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    padding: 1.7rem 2.2rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--color-brand-sage);
    list-style: none;
    user-select: none;
}

.faq-question::-webkit-details-marker {
    display: none;
}

.faq-icon {
    position: relative;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
}

.faq-icon::before,
.faq-icon::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 14px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--color-accent-terracotta);
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.faq-icon::after {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(90deg);
}

.faq-item[open] .faq-icon::after {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(0deg);
}

.faq-answer {
    padding: 0 2.2rem 1.9rem;
}

.faq-answer p {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .faq-question {
        padding: 1.4rem 1.5rem;
        font-size: 1.05rem;
    }
    .faq-answer {
        padding: 0 1.5rem 1.5rem;
    }
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------
   16. Contact Section
   ---------------------------------------------------- */
.contact-section {
    padding: var(--section-padding) 0;
    background-color: var(--color-canvas-base);
}

.contact-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 5.5rem;
    align-items: start;
}

.contact-description {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.contact-detail-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2.2rem;
}

.contact-detail-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.4rem;
}

.contact-detail-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--color-brand-sage-light);
    color: var(--color-brand-sage);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.contact-detail-icon svg {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
}

.contact-detail-item h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--color-brand-sage);
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.contact-detail-item p {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.contact-note {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.contact-cursive-note {
    font-family: var(--font-cursive);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: var(--color-accent-terracotta);
    margin-top: 3rem;
    transform: rotate(-2deg);
    display: inline-block;
}

.contact-form-card {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(232, 226, 213, 0.65);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 3.5rem 3rem;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(28, 32, 30, 0.045);
}

.contact-form-title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--color-brand-sage);
    margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
}

.form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.4rem;
}

.form-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--color-brand-sage);
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

textarea.form-control {
    resize: vertical;
    min-height: 130px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

select.form-control {
    appearance: none;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' fill='none' viewBox='0 0 24 24' stroke='%23565E59' stroke-width='2'%3E%3Cpath stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round' d='M19.5 8.25l-7.5 7.5-7.5-7.5'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: right 1.2rem center;
    background-size: 16px;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.contact-form-success {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    padding: 1.2rem 1.5rem;
    background-color: var(--color-brand-sage-light);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--color-brand-sage);
    border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0;
    color: var(--color-brand-sage);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .contact-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 4.5rem;
    }
    .contact-form-card {
        padding: 2.8rem 2rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .form-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 0;
    }
}

/* ----------------------------------------------------
   17. Pre-Footer CTA Banner
   ---------------------------------------------------- */
.cta-banner-section {
    padding: 0 0 8rem;
    background-color: var(--color-canvas-base);
}

.cta-banner {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-brand-sage) 0%, #2A3A2A 100%);
    color: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 6rem 3rem;
    text-align: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(52, 70, 52, 0.22);
}

.cta-leaf-decor {
    position: absolute;
    width: 380px;
    height: 380px;
    bottom: -100px;
    left: -70px;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: rotate(-20deg);
}

.cta-cursive {
    font-family: var(--font-cursive);
    font-size: 1.7rem;
    color: var(--color-accent-gold);
    display: inline-block;
    transform: rotate(-2deg);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.cta-title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 3.2rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.cta-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.12rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.7;
    opacity: 0.85;
    max-width: 38rem;
    margin: 0 auto 3rem;
}

.cta-actions {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .cta-banner {
        padding: 4.5rem 1.8rem;
    }
    .cta-title {
        font-size: 2.3rem;
    }
    .cta-actions .btn {
        width: 100%;
    }
    .cta-banner-section {
        padding-bottom: 5rem;
    }
}