@charset "UTF-8";


/* Fonts */
:root {
  --default-font: "Inter", system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;
  --heading-font: "DM Serif Display", serif;
  --nav-font: "DM Serif Display", sans-serif;
}

/* Global Colors - The following color variables are used throughout the website. 
   Updating them here will change the color scheme of the entire website */
:root { 
  --background-color: #ffffff; /* Global background (paper) */
  --default-color: #212529;    /* Primary body text */
  --heading-color: #000000;    /* Headings use deep ink black for clarity */
  --accent-color: #4DA3FF;     /* Sky blue - main accent */
  --accent-yellow: #FFD950;    /* Secondary accent (warm highlight) */
  --accent-olive: #7A8F5C;     /* Secondary accent (grounded) */
  --surface-color: #ffffff;    /* Used for cards/boxed areas */
  --contrast-color: #ffffff;   /* For text on top of accent/ink backgrounds */
  --gray-ink: #333333;         /* Subheadings, muted text */
  --off-paper: #f9f9f9;        /* Subtle section backgrounds to break rhythm */
}

/* Nav Menu Colors - The following color variables are used specifically for the navigation menu. They are separate from the global colors to allow for more customization options */
:root {
  --nav-color: #ffffff;                /* White text on dark bg */
  --nav-hover-color: #FFD950;          /* Yellow accent for energy */
  --nav-mobile-background-color: #060606; 
  --nav-dropdown-background-color: #252525; 
  --nav-dropdown-color: #f0f1f2;       /* Light gray for readability */
  --nav-dropdown-hover-color: #FFD950; /* Yellow hover */
}
/* Color Presets - reusable section themes */
.light-background {
  --background-color: #f0f1f2;
  --surface-color: #ffffff;
  --default-color: #212529;
  --heading-color: #000000;
  --contrast-color: #ffffff;
}

.dark-background {
  --background-color: #0a0a0a;   /* Deeper than #060606, still not flat black */
  --default-color: #f5f5f5;      /* Softer white, easier on eyes */
  --heading-color: #ffffff;      /* Headings stay crisp white */
  --surface-color: #1a1a1a;      /* Darker panels/cards */
  --contrast-color: #ffffff;     /* Always white on accents */
}

/* Smooth scroll */
:root {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}
/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# General Styling & Shared Classes
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
body {
  color: var(--default-color);
  background-color: var(--background-color);
  font-family: var(--default-font);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 0.95rem + 0.25vw, 1.125rem); /* ~16px → ~18px */
  line-height: 1.6;
}

a {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

a:hover {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 25%);
  text-decoration: none;
}

a:focus {
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent-color);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
  color: var(--heading-color);
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-weight: 400;
  margin: 0 0 0.5em 0;
}

h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 1.5rem + 1.5vw, 3rem); /* 32px → 48px */
  line-height: 1.2;
}

h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 1.25rem + 1vw, 2.25rem); /* 24px → 36px */
  line-height: 1.3;
}

h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 1.1rem + 0.5vw, 1.75rem); /* 20px → 28px */
  line-height: 1.4;
}

h4,
h5,
h6 {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 0.9rem + 0.25vw, 1.25rem); /* 16px → 20px */
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Shared spacing tokens for consistent layout rhythm */
:root {
  --space-xs: 0.5rem;
  --space-sm: 1rem;
  --space-md: 1.5rem;
  --space-lg: 2rem;
  --space-xl: 3rem;
}

.section {
  padding: var(--space-lg) 0;
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Global Header - Refined Brand Palette
--------------------------------------------------------------*/

:root {
  --nav-color: #F4F3EF;                   /* Warm white text */
  --nav-hover-color: #B23A48;             /* Deep red hover */
  --nav-mobile-background-color: #1A1A1A;
  --nav-dropdown-background-color: #2A2A2A;
  --nav-dropdown-color: #E7D3A8;          /* Sand for warmth */
  --nav-dropdown-hover-color: #B23A48;
  --header-bg-gradient: linear-gradient(90deg, #1A1A1A 0%, #2C2C2C 100%);
}

/* Header core */
.header {
  background: var(--header-bg-gradient);
  color: var(--nav-color);
  padding: 15px 0;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  z-index: 997;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}

/* Logo */
.header .logo h1 {
  color: var(--nav-color);
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Nav menu links */
.navmenu a {
  color: var(--nav-color);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.navmenu a:hover,
.navmenu a.active {
  color: var(--nav-hover-color);
}

/* Dropdown styling */
.navmenu .dropdown ul {
  background: var(--nav-dropdown-background-color);
}

.navmenu .dropdown ul a {
  color: var(--nav-dropdown-color);
}

.navmenu .dropdown ul a:hover {
  color: var(--nav-dropdown-hover-color);
}

/* Social links */
.header .header-social-links a {
  padding-left: 8px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

/* Individual brand accent colors for variation */
.header .header-social-links .twitter { color: #4FA4FF; }
.header .header-social-links .facebook { color: #5C7C8A; }
.header .header-social-links .instagram { color: #B23A48; }
.header .header-social-links .linkedin { color: #D6B57A; }

.header .header-social-links a:hover {
  color: #F4F3EF; /* all revert to white on hover */
}

/* Scrolled state */
.scrolled .header {
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

/* PHP Email Form Messages
------------------------------*/
.php-email-form .error-message {
  display: none;
  background: #df1529;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-align: left;
  padding: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.php-email-form .sent-message {
  display: none;
  color: #ffffff;
  background: #059652;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.php-email-form .loading {
  display: none;
  background: var(--surface-color);
  text-align: center;
  padding: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.php-email-form .loading:before {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  margin: 0 10px -6px 0;
  border: 3px solid var(--accent-color);
  border-top-color: var(--surface-color);
  animation: php-email-form-loading 1s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes php-email-form-loading {
  0% {
    transform: rotate(0deg);
  }

  100% {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}



/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Navigation Menu
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
/* Navmenu - Desktop */
@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .navmenu {
    padding: 0;
  }

  .navmenu ul {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: flex;
    list-style: none;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .navmenu li {
    position: relative;
  }

  .navmenu a,
  .navmenu a:focus {
    color: var(--nav-color);
    padding: 18px 15px;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-family: var(--nav-font);
    font-weight: 400;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: 0.3s;
  }

  .navmenu a i,
  .navmenu a:focus i {
    font-size: 12px;
    line-height: 0;
    margin-left: 5px;
    transition: 0.3s;
  }

  .navmenu li:last-child a {
    padding-right: 0;
  }

  .navmenu li:hover>a,
  .navmenu .active,
  .navmenu .active:focus {
    color: var(--nav-hover-color);
  }

  .navmenu .dropdown ul {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 10px 0;
    background: var(--nav-dropdown-background-color);
    display: block;
    position: absolute;
    visibility: hidden;
    left: 14px;
    top: 130%;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: 0.3s;
    border-radius: 4px;
    z-index: 99;
    box-shadow: 0px 0px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  }

  .navmenu .dropdown ul li {
    min-width: 200px;
  }

  .navmenu .dropdown ul a {
    padding: 10px 20px;
    font-size: 15px;
    text-transform: none;
    color: var(--nav-dropdown-color);
  }

  .navmenu .dropdown ul a i {
    font-size: 12px;
  }

  .navmenu .dropdown ul a:hover,
  .navmenu .dropdown ul .active:hover,
  .navmenu .dropdown ul li:hover>a {
    color: var(--nav-dropdown-hover-color);
  }

  .navmenu .dropdown:hover>ul {
    opacity: 1;
    top: 100%;
    visibility: visible;
  }

  .navmenu .dropdown .dropdown ul {
    top: 0;
    left: -90%;
    visibility: hidden;
  }

  .navmenu .dropdown .dropdown:hover>ul {
    opacity: 1;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    visibility: visible;
  }
}

/* Navmenu - Mobile */
@media (max-width: 1199px) {
  .mobile-nav-toggle {
    background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color) 10%, white 15%);
    color: var(--nav-color);
    font-size: 24px;
    line-height: 0;
    margin-right: 10px;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 5px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: color 0.2s;
  }

  .mobile-nav-toggle:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--contrast-color);
  }

  .navmenu {
    padding: 0;
    z-index: 9997;
  }

  .navmenu ul {
    display: none;
    list-style: none;
    position: absolute;
    inset: 60px 20px 20px 20px;
    padding: 10px 0;
    margin: 0;
    border-radius: 6px;
    background-color: var(--nav-mobile-background-color);
    overflow-y: auto;
    transition: 0.3s;
    z-index: 9998;
    box-shadow: 0px 0px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  }

  .navmenu a,
  .navmenu a:focus {
    color: var(--nav-dropdown-color);
    padding: 10px 20px;
    font-family: var(--nav-font);
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 500;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: 0.3s;
  }

  .navmenu a i,
  .navmenu a:focus i {
    font-size: 12px;
    line-height: 0;
    margin-left: 5px;
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: 0.3s;
    background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 90%);
  }

  .navmenu a i:hover,
  .navmenu a:focus i:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--contrast-color);
  }

  .navmenu a:hover,
  .navmenu .active,
  .navmenu .active:focus {
    color: var(--nav-dropdown-hover-color);
  }

  .navmenu .active i,
  .navmenu .active:focus i {
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--contrast-color);
    transform: rotate(180deg);
  }

  .navmenu .dropdown ul {
    position: static;
    display: none;
    z-index: 99;
    padding: 10px 0;
    margin: 10px 20px;
    background-color: var(--nav-dropdown-background-color);
    border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 90%);
    box-shadow: none;
    transition: all 0.5s ease-in-out;
  }

  .navmenu .dropdown ul ul {
    background-color: rgba(33, 37, 41, 0.1);
  }

  .navmenu .dropdown>.dropdown-active {
    display: block;
    background-color: rgba(33, 37, 41, 0.03);
  }

  .mobile-nav-active {
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .mobile-nav-active .mobile-nav-toggle {
    color: #fff;
    position: absolute;
    font-size: 32px;
    top: 15px;
    right: 15px;
    margin-right: 0;
    z-index: 9999;
  }

  .mobile-nav-active .navmenu {
    position: fixed;
    overflow: hidden;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(33, 37, 41, 0.8);
    transition: 0.3s;
  }

  .mobile-nav-active .navmenu>ul {
    display: block;
  }
}


/* Sticky Header */
.header {
  position: sticky !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  z-index: 1000 !important;  /* above nav and content */
  transition: background-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease !important;
}

/* When scrolled, add shadow + slight lightening */
.scrolled .header {
  background-color: #1a1a1a !important; /* slightly lighter than base */
  box-shadow: 0px 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) !important;
}
/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Global Footer
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.footer {
  color: var(--default-color);
  background: var(--background-color);
  font-size: 15px;
  padding: 80px 0 0;
  position: relative;
  border-top: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 90%);
}

.footer .footer-brand h1,
.footer .footer-brand .logo {
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1;
  font-weight: 300;
}

.footer .footer-brand h1 .sitename,
.footer .footer-brand .logo .sitename {
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-size: 26px;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  color: var(--heading-color);
}

.footer .footer-brand .tagline {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 30%);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-weight: 300;
  margin: 12px 0 0;
}

.footer .social-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 15px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.footer .social-links a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background-color: transparent;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 40%);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 80%);
}

.footer .social-links a:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--accent-color);
}

.footer .social-links a i {
  font-size: 16px;
}

.footer .footer-links-grid h5 {
  color: var(--heading-color);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.footer .footer-links-grid ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.footer .footer-links-grid ul li {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer .footer-links-grid ul li a {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 25%);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 300;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 10px;
}

.footer .footer-links-grid ul li a::before {
  content: "→";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.footer .footer-links-grid ul li a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  padding-left: 16px;
}

.footer .footer-links-grid ul li a:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.footer .footer-cta h5 {
  color: var(--heading-color);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
}

.footer .footer-cta .btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--heading-color);
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 70%);
  padding: 10px 24px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
}

.footer .footer-cta .btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  border-color: var(--accent-color);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer .footer-bottom {
  margin-top: 60px;
  padding: 25px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 90%);
}

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

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .footer .footer-bottom .footer-bottom-content {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 15px;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

.footer .footer-bottom .footer-bottom-content p {
  margin: 0;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 40%);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 300;
}

.footer .footer-bottom .footer-bottom-content p .sitename {
  color: var(--heading-color);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.footer .footer-bottom .footer-bottom-content .credits {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 50%);
}

.footer .footer-bottom .footer-bottom-content .credits a {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.footer .footer-bottom .footer-bottom-content .credits a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .footer .footer-links-grid {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
  }

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

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .footer {
    padding: 60px 0 0;
  }

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

  .footer .footer-brand,
  .footer .footer-links-grid,
  .footer .footer-cta {
    margin-bottom: 40px;
  }

  .footer .footer-links-grid .col-6 {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
  }

  .footer .footer-links-grid h5 {
    text-align: left;
  }

  .footer .footer-links-grid ul {
    text-align: left;
    display: inline-block;
  }
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Preloader
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
#preloader {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 999999;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--background-color);
  transition: all 0.6s ease-out;
}

#preloader:before {
  content: "";
  position: fixed;
  top: calc(50% - 30px);
  left: calc(50% - 30px);
  border: 6px solid #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--accent-color) transparent var(--accent-color) transparent;
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  animation: animate-preloader 1.5s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes animate-preloader {
  0% {
    transform: rotate(0deg);
  }

  100% {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Scroll Top Button
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.scroll-top {
  position: fixed;
  visibility: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
  right: 15px;
  bottom: -15px;
  z-index: 99999;
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  transition: all 0.4s;
}

.scroll-top i {
  font-size: 24px;
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  line-height: 0;
}

.scroll-top:hover {
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 20%);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
}

.scroll-top.active {
  visibility: visible;
  opacity: 1;
  bottom: 15px;
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Disable aos animation delay on mobile devices
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
  [data-aos-delay] {
    transition-delay: 0 !important;
  }
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Global Page Titles & Breadcrumbs
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.page-title {
  color: var(--default-color);
  background-color: var(--background-color);
  position: relative;
}

.page-title .heading {
  padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem) 0; /* responsive vertical spacing */
  border-top: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 90%);
  text-align: center;
}

.page-title .heading h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 1.5rem + 1.5vw, 3rem); /* 32px → 48px */
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 0;
}

.page-title nav {
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 96%);
  padding: clamp(0.75rem, 1vw, 1.25rem) 0; /* 12px → 20px */
}

.page-title nav ol {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  font-size: clamp(0.875rem, 0.8rem + 0.2vw, 1rem); /* 14px → 16px */
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.page-title nav ol li+li {
  padding-left: 10px;
}

.page-title nav ol li+li::before {
  content: "/";
  display: inline-block;
  padding-right: 10px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 70%);
}
/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Global Sections
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
section,
.section {
  color: var(--default-color);
  background-color: var(--background-color);

  /* Responsive vertical spacing: 32px → 60px */
  padding: clamp(.0rem, 4vw, 3.75rem) 0;

  /* Offset for sticky header so anchor links don’t hide content */
  scroll-margin-top: clamp(4rem, 6vh, 5.5rem);

  /* Clips overflowing children (e.g. bg images/animations) */
  overflow: clip;
}

.container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-md);
}

.section h2 {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  text-align: center;
}
/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Global Section Titles
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.section-title {
  text-align: center;
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 0rem) 0; /* 24px → 32px */
  margin-bottom: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 0rem); /* 24px → 32px */
  position: relative;
}

.section-title h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 1.5rem + 1.5vw, 3rem); /* 32px → 48px */
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.25rem); /* 16px → 20px */
  padding-bottom: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.section-title span {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.25rem;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--heading-color), transparent 95%);
  z-index: 1;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 2rem + 3vw, 3.5rem); /* 36px → 56px */
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none; /* avoids accidental text selection */
}

.section-title p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 0.95rem + 0.25vw, 1.125rem); /* ~16px → ~18px */
  line-height: 1.5;
}


/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Hero Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.hero {
  padding: 0;
}

.hero .hero-slider {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero .hero-item {
  position: relative;
  height: 80vh;
  min-height: 600px;
}

.hero .hero-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.hero .hero-item::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) 50%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 100%);
}

.hero .hero-content {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  z-index: 2;
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 5vw, 3.75rem); /* 24px → 60px */
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 800px;
  width: 100%;
}

.hero .hero-content .category {
  display: inline-block;
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.875rem; /* 14px */
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.hero .hero-content h1 {
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 1.2rem + 2vw, 3rem); /* ~28px → ~48px */
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.hero .hero-content h1 {
  font-weight: 800;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--contrast-color), #fef6e4 15%);
  text-shadow: 0 3px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.hero-content .meta {
  margin-top: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.75rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--contrast-color), #fef6e4 10%);
  text-align: center;
  opacity: 1;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.hero .hero-content .meta span {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-right: 20px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--contrast-color), black 15%);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}


.hero .hero-content .meta span:last-child {
  margin-right: 0;
}

.hero .hero-content .meta span a {
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.hero .hero-content .meta span a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .hero .hero-content .meta span {
    display: block;
    margin: 0 0 10px 0;
  }

  .hero .hero-content {
    padding: 30px;
  }
}

.hero .hero-content .read-more {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background-color: var(--accent-color); /* solid blue (accent) */
  color: #fff;                           /* white text */
  padding: clamp(0.75rem, 2vw, 1rem) clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.25rem);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-family: var(--default-font);       /* use body font */
  font-weight: 500;                       /* smoother than 600 for body text */
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 2vw, 1.1rem);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border: 2px solid var(--accent-color);
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.hero .hero-content .read-more i {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.hero .hero-content .read-more:hover {
  background-color: #6B8E23; /* olive green hover */
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: #6B8E23;
}

.hero .hero-content .read-more:hover i {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}
.hero .swiper-button-prev,
.hero .swiper-button-next {
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
}

.hero .swiper-button-prev::after,
.hero .swiper-button-next::after {
  font-size: 32px;
}

.hero .swiper-button-prev:hover,
.hero .swiper-button-next:hover {
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.hero .swiper-wrapper {
  height: auto !important;
}


/* Ken Burns effect for hero images */
.hero .hero-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transform: scale(1);
  transition: transform 10s ease; /* slow zoom */
}

.hero .swiper-slide-active img {
  transform: scale(1.05); /* zoom in slightly */
}


/* Onke — CTA button refined */
.read-more {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5em;

  padding: clamp(0.6rem, 1vw, 0.75rem) clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 2px solid transparent;

  background: var(--accent-sky, #4DA3FF);
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;

  font-family: var(--nav-font, inherit);
  font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 0.85rem + 0.2vw, 1rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;

  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  transition: background 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease, transform 0.15s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.read-more:hover {
  background: var(--accent-yellow, #FFD950);
  color: #000; /* black text on yellow hover */
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 5px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

.read-more:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.read-more:focus-visible {
  outline: none;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 3px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-sky, #4DA3FF), transparent 60%),
    0 0 0 5px #fff;
}

.read-more i {
  line-height: 0;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.read-more:hover i {
  transform: translateX(4px);





}/* --------------------------------------------------------------
    # Shape Divider Utility (Animated Peach Wave)
    -------------------------------------------------------------- */
    .shapedividers_com-8080 {
      overflow: hidden;
      position: relative;
    }

    /* Bottom wave */
    .shapedividers_com-8080::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 0;
      right: 0;
      height: 60px; /* bottom wave height */
      z-index: 3;
      pointer-events: none;
      background-repeat: repeat-x; 
      background-size: 200% 60px;
      background-position: 0 bottom;    
      background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1920 100' preserveAspectRatio='none'><path d='M0,30 C480,90 1440,-30 1920,30 L1920,100 L0,100 Z' fill='%23060606'/></svg>");
      animation: waveFlow 80s linear infinite;
    }

    /* Top wave (extra slim) */
    .shapedividers_com-8080::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      right: 0;
      height: 12px; /* reduced from 25px */
      z-index: 3;
      pointer-events: none;
      background-repeat: repeat-x; 
      background-size: 200% 12px; /* match new height */
      background-position: 0 top;    
      transform: rotate(180deg);
      background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1920 100' preserveAspectRatio='none'><path d='M0,30 C480,90 1440,-30 1920,30 L1920,100 L0,100 Z' fill='%23060606'/></svg>");
      animation: waveFlow 80s linear infinite reverse;
    }

/* Animation */
@keyframes waveFlow {
  0%   { background-position: 0 bottom; }
  100% { background-position: -200% bottom; }
}

/* Tablet */
@media (min-width:768px){
  .shapedividers_com-8080::before {
    height: 80px;
    background-size: 200% 80px;
  }
  .shapedividers_com-8080::after {
    height: 30px; /* slightly larger but still slim */
    background-size: 200% 30px;
  }
}
 
/* Desktop */
@media (min-width:1025px){
  .shapedividers_com-8080::before { 
    height: 100px;
    background-size: 200% 100px;
  }
  .shapedividers_com-8080::after {
    height: 40px;
    background-size: 200% 40px;
  }
}

/* Ultra-wide */
@media (min-width:2100px){
  .shapedividers_com-8080::before {
    height: calc(1vw + 80px);
    background-size: 200% calc(1vw + 80px);
  }
  .shapedividers_com-8080::after {
    height: calc(0.5vw + 25px);
    background-size: 200% calc(0.5vw + 25px);
  }
}

/* Shimmer overlay */
.wave-shimmer {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.08) 0%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0) 50%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.08) 100%
  );
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  animation: shimmer 15s linear infinite;
  z-index: 2; /* sits between background and waves */
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Shimmer animation */
@keyframes shimmer {
  0%   { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
}
/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Featured Posts Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.featured-posts {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--surface-color) 0%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 95%) 100%);
}

.featured-posts .blog-posts-slider .swiper-wrapper {
  height: auto !important;
}

.featured-posts .blog-posts-slider .swiper-pagination {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.featured-posts .blog-posts-slider .swiper-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 70%);
  opacity: 1;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.featured-posts .blog-posts-slider .swiper-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet.swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
  background: var(--accent-color);
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

.featured-posts .blog-card {
  background: var(--surface-color);
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 90%);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.featured-posts .blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 85%);
}

.featured-posts .blog-image {
  position: relative;
  height: 280px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.featured-posts .blog-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.featured-posts .blog-image .category-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  left: 20px;
  background: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  z-index: 2;
}

.featured-posts .blog-image:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.featured-posts .blog-content {
  padding: 30px;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .featured-posts .blog-content {
    padding: 25px;
  }
}

.featured-posts .author-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.featured-posts .author-info .author-avatar {
  width: 45px;
  height: 45px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  margin-right: 15px;
  border: 3px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 80%);
}

.featured-posts .author-info .author-details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.featured-posts .author-info .author-details .author-name {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--heading-color);
  font-size: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.featured-posts .author-info .author-details .publish-date {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 40%);
}

.featured-posts h3 {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  color: var(--heading-color);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .featured-posts h3 {
    font-size: 18px;
  }
}

.featured-posts h3 a {
  color: var(--heading-color);
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.featured-posts h3 a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.featured-posts p {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 20%);
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  flex: 1;
}

.featured-posts .blog-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 90%);
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .featured-posts .blog-footer {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 15px;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
}

.featured-posts .reading-time {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 40%);
}

.featured-posts .reading-time i {
  margin-right: 5px;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.featured-posts .btn-read-more {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(45deg, var(--accent-color), color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), #000 10%));
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 25px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.featured-posts .btn-read-more span {
  margin-right: 8px;
}

.featured-posts .btn-read-more i {
  font-size: 12px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.featured-posts .btn-read-more:hover {
  transform: translateX(5px);
  background: linear-gradient(45deg, color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), #000 10%), var(--accent-color));
  color: var(--contrast-color);
}

.featured-posts .btn-read-more:hover i {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .featured-posts .btn-read-more {
    align-self: flex-end;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================
   ABOUT SECTION STYLES
   Replaces old Category Section styles
========================================================== */

/* ------------------------------
   Hero (Main Featured Post)
------------------------------ */
.about-section .hero-post {
  background: var(--surface-color);
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 90%);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.about-section .hero-post:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 85%);
}

.about-section .hero-post .post-img img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.about-section .hero-post .post-content {
  padding: 10px;
}

/* Author Info */
.about-section .hero-post .author-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.about-section .hero-post .author-info .author-avatar {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 3px solid var(--accent-color);
}

.about-section .hero-post .author-info .author-details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}

.about-section .hero-post .author-info .author-name {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--heading-color);
  font-size: 14px;
}

.about-section .hero-post .author-info .post-date {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 50%);
}

/* Title & Excerpt */
.about-section .hero-post .post-title {
  font-size: 28px;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.about-section .hero-post .post-title a {
  color: var(--heading-color);
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.about-section .hero-post .post-title a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.about-section .hero-post .post-excerpt {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 20%);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Stats (read time, comments, etc.) */
.about-section .hero-post .post-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 40%);
}

.about-section .hero-post .post-stats span {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

.about-section .hero-post .post-stats i {
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

/* ------------------------------
   Sidebar Posts
------------------------------ */
.about-section .sidebar-posts {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.about-section .sidebar-post {
  display: flex;
  gap: 15px;
  padding: 20px;
  background: var(--surface-color);
  border-radius: 15px;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent-color);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.about-section .sidebar-post:hover {
  transform: translateX(5px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 92%);
}

.about-section .sidebar-post .post-img {
  flex: 0 0 80px;
}

.about-section .sidebar-post .post-img img {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 12px;
}

.about-section .sidebar-post .post-content {
  flex: 1;
}

.about-section .sidebar-post .post-category {
  display: inline-block;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 85%);
  color: var(--accent-color);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 15px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.about-section .sidebar-post .title {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.about-section .sidebar-post .title a {
  color: var(--heading-color);
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.about-section .sidebar-post .title a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.about-section .sidebar-post .post-meta {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 50%);
}

/* ------------------------------
   Grid Posts
------------------------------ */
.about-section .posts-grid {
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.about-section .grid-post {
  background: var(--surface-color);
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.about-section .grid-post:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 50px color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 88%);
}

.about-section .grid-post:hover .post-img img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.about-section .grid-post .post-img {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-section .grid-post .post-img img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16/11;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.about-section .grid-post .post-img .post-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  left: 20px;
}

.about-section .grid-post .post-img .category-tag {
  background: var(--surface-color);
  color: var(--accent-color);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 90%);
}

.about-section .grid-post .post-content {
  padding: 25px;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.about-section .grid-post .title {
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.about-section .grid-post .title a {
  color: var(--heading-color);
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.about-section .grid-post .title a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.about-section .grid-post .excerpt {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 30%);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex: 1;
}

.about-section .grid-post .post-footer {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 15px;
  border-top: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 90%);
}

.about-section .grid-post .author-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.about-section .grid-post .author-info .author-img {
  width: 35px;
  height: 35px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 70%);
}

.about-section .grid-post .author-info .author-name {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--heading-color);
}

.about-section .grid-post .read-time {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 50%);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ------------------------------
   Responsive Adjustments
------------------------------ */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .about-section .hero-post .post-title {
    font-size: 24px;
  }

  .about-section .hero-post .post-content {
    padding: 25px;
  }

  .about-section .sidebar-posts {
    margin-top: 30px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-section .hero-post .post-title {
    font-size: 20px;
  }

  .about-section .hero-post .post-content {
    padding: 20px;
  }

  .about-section .hero-post .author-info .author-avatar {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
  }

  .about-section .sidebar-post {
    padding: 15px;
  }

  .about-section .sidebar-post .post-img img {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
  }

  .about-section .sidebar-post .title {
    font-size: 13px;
  }

  .about-section .grid-post .title {
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  .about-section .grid-post .post-content {
    padding: 20px;
  }
}

/* Headline (Name/Intro) */
.about-section .hero-post .post-content .post-title {
  font-size: clamp(24px, 4vw, 50px); /* responsive */
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: var(--heading-color);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* About intro — win specificity by using the section ID */
#about-section .hero-post .post-content .post-title {
  font-size: clamp(24px, 4vw, 50px);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: var(--heading-color);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

#about-section .hero-post .post-content .post-excerpt {
  font-size: clamp(16px, 2vw, 20px);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 700px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 15%);
  margin-bottom: 35px;
}

/* Optional accent on part of the name */
#about-section .hero-post .post-content .post-title span {
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

/* Sidebar Post Enhancements */
.about-section .sidebar-post {
  display: flex;
  gap: 15px;
  padding: 20px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #f9f9f9 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.about-section .sidebar-post:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

/* Container spacing */
.sidebar-posts.modern-panels {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

/* Panel base */
.sidebar-card {
  position: relative;
  padding: 40px 20px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4DA3FF 0%, #060606 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

/* Typography */
.sidebar-label {
  font-size: clamp(20px, 3vw, 28px);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Background effects (halftone / glow overlay) */
.sidebar-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top left, rgba(255,255,255,0.15), transparent 70%),
              radial-gradient(circle at bottom right, rgba(77,163,255,0.25), transparent 70%);
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Hover animation */
.sidebar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
}


/* CTA Buttons - Mimic Hero "Read More" Style */
.cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 15px;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.cta-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--accent-color);    /* Sky blue */
  color: var(--contrast-color);       /* White text */
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 1rem;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 60%);
}

.cta-link:hover {
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 20%);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 40%);
}


/* Video column */
.video-column {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 25px; /* spacing between videos */
}

/* Base video/iframe style */
.video-column iframe,
.video-column video {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; /* consistent shape */
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05); /* subtle frame */
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.15); /* placeholder while loading */
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

/* Hover effect */
.video-column iframe:hover,
.video-column video:hover {
  transform: scale(1.02);
  border-color: var(--accent-color); /* blue glow frame */
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
}

/* Optional subtle glass morphism for a Spider-Verse vibe */
.video-column iframe {
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

/* Sidebar video column */
.video-column {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

/* Each video styled smaller */
.video-column iframe {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

/* Hover effect */
.video-column iframe:hover {
  transform: scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
}

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

.video-column iframe {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  max-height: 100px; /* compact previews */
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

<style>
/* Sidebar video section */
.video-column {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
}

.video-section-header {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  text-align: left;
}

.video-section-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-yellow); /* yellow accent for headings */
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.video-section-header p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); /* readable on dark background */
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.video-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.video-card iframe {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15); /* subtle light border */
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);    /* more depth for dark bg */
}

.video-caption {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); /* light text for captions */
  text-align: left;
  line-height: 1.4;
  font-style: italic;
}

/* Refined CTA Buttons */
.cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.cta-buttons .read-more {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.4em;

  padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 40px;
  border: 2px solid transparent;

  background: var(--accent-color); /* Sky blue */
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  text-decoration: none;

  font-family: var(--nav-font, inherit);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  text-transform: uppercase;

  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  transition: background 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease, transform 0.15s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.cta-buttons .read-more:hover {
  background: var(--accent-yellow); /* yellow hover */
  color: var(--heading-color);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}

.cta-buttons .read-more i {
  font-size: 0.9em;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.cta-buttons .read-more:hover i {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Video Column Background */
.video-column {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;

  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05); /* lighter shade than background */
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.2rem;

  backdrop-filter: blur(6px); /* glassmorphism effect */
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);

  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
/* --------------------------------------------------------------
# Shape Divider Utility (Animated Black Wave for About Section)
-------------------------------------------------------------- */
.shapedividers_com-9090 {
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

/* Bottom wave (BLACK #060606) */
.shapedividers_com-9090::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 60px;
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
  background-repeat: repeat-x;
  background-size: 200% 60px;
  background-position: 0 bottom;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1920 100' preserveAspectRatio='none'%3E%3Cpath d='M0,30 C480,90 1440,-30 1920,30 L1920,100 L0,100 Z' fill='%23060606'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

/* Top wave (BLACK #060606) */
.shapedividers_com-9090::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 25px;
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
  background-repeat: repeat-x;
  background-size: 200% 25px;
  background-position: 0 top;
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1920 100' preserveAspectRatio='none'%3E%3Cpath d='M0,30 C480,90 1440,-30 1920,30 L1920,100 L0,100 Z' fill='%23060606'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

/* Shared Animation (keep only one copy in your CSS to avoid duplicates) */
@keyframes waveFlow {
  0%   { background-position: 0 bottom; }
  100% { background-position: -200% bottom; }
}

/* Tablet */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .shapedividers_com-9090::before { height: 80px;  background-size: 200% 80px; }
  .shapedividers_com-9090::after  { height: 30px;  background-size: 200% 30px; }
}

/* Desktop */
@media (min-width: 1025px) {
  .shapedividers_com-9090::before { height: 100px; background-size: 200% 100px; }
  .shapedividers_com-9090::after  { height: 40px;  background-size: 200% 40px; }
}

/* Ultra-wide */
@media (min-width: 2100px) {
  .shapedividers_com-9090::before { height: calc(1vw + 80px);  background-size: 200% calc(1vw + 80px); }
  .shapedividers_com-9090::after  { height: calc(0.5vw + 25px); background-size: 200% calc(0.5vw + 25px); }
}

/* Glass Sidebar Container */
.glass-sidebar {
  background: rgba(15, 15, 15, 0.55); /* dark frosted base */
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px) saturate(180%);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 30px 20px;
  width: 250px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.6), 
              inset 0 0 20px rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

/* Links */
.sidebar-nav {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
}

.sidebar-link {
  display: block;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Hover Glow Effect (Spiderverse accent) */
.sidebar-link:hover {
  background: rgba(77, 163, 255, 0.12);
  color: #4DA3FF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(77,163,255,0.4);
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* Animated Accent Border (Spiderverse feel) */
.sidebar-link::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, transparent, rgba(77,163,255,0.4), transparent);
  transition: 0.4s;
}

.sidebar-link:hover::before {
  left: 100%;
}

.glass-sidebar {
  background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.6); /* deeper black */
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(180%);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 30px 20px;
  width: 250px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.8), inset 0 0 20px rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}

.sidebar-link {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0a0a0a, #1a1a1a);
  border: 1px solid rgba(77, 163, 255, 0.3);
  border-radius: 12px;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.sidebar-link:hover {
  color: #4DA3FF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(77,163,255,0.6), 0 0 40px rgba(77,163,255,0.3);
  transform: translateX(6px);
}

.sidebar-link {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif; /* or Fraunces if we want contrast */
  font-size: 16px;
}

.sidebar-link::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: -100%;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, transparent, rgba(77,163,255,0.5), transparent);
  transition: 0.4s;
}
.sidebar-link:hover::before {
  left: 100%;
}

/* Sidebar container */
.glass-sidebar {
  background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.6); 
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(180%);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 20px;
  width: 250px;
  height: auto; /* auto height, only as tall as buttons */
  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.6), inset 0 0 20px rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 15px; /* spacing between buttons */
}

/* Sidebar buttons */
.glass-sidebar .sidebar-link {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0a0a0a, #1a1a1a);
  border: 1px solid rgba(77, 163, 255, 0.3);
  border-radius: 12px;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.glass-sidebar .sidebar-link:hover {
  color: #4DA3FF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(77,163,255,0.6), 0 0 40px rgba(77,163,255,0.3);
  transform: translateX(6px);
}



/* Sidebar container */
.glass-sidebar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 15px;
  align-items: flex-start; /* keep them aligned to the left */
  background: none;        /* remove gray background */
  box-shadow: none;        /* remove shadow around container */
  padding: 0;              /* no extra padding */
}

/* Sidebar buttons */
.sidebar-link {
  display: block;
  width: 180px; /* fixed width so they align nicely */
  padding: 14px 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0e0e0e, #1a1a1a);
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}

.sidebar-link:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #222, #333);
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
}

.about-section .post-content {
  padding: 2rem 3rem; /* more breathing room left/right */
  text-align: left;
}

.about-section .post-title {
  font-size: clamp(32px, 5vw, 56px); /* bigger headline */
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.about-section .post-excerpt {
  font-size: clamp(18px, 2.2vw, 25px); /* bigger body text */
  line-height: 1.8; /* more open feel */
  max-width: 90%; /* let it span wider inside box */
  margin: 0 auto; /* centered in its block */
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 10%);
}




/* Sidebar Button Wrapper */
.sidebar-buttons {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 15px; /* spacing between buttons */
}

/* Individual Buttons */
.sidebar-link {
  display: block;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0e0e0e, #1a1a1a);
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}

.sidebar-link:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #222, #333);
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
}


#about-section .cta-buttons .sidebar-link {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 12px 22px; /* reduced padding */
  font-size: 0.9rem;  /* smaller font size */
  font-weight: 600;   /* slightly lighter */
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-align: center;
  min-width: 150px;   /* ensures consistent width */
  color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0f2027, #203a43, #2c5364);
  border-radius: 10px; /* slightly softer corners */
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

#about-section .cta-buttons .sidebar-link:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #2c5364, #203a43, #0f2027);
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

#about-section {
  position: relative;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, #1a1a1a, #0d0d0d 70%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%, #2a2a2a, transparent 60%);
  background-size: 200% 200%;
  animation: midnightFade 25s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes midnightFade {
  0% { opacity: 0.9; background-position: 0% 50%; }
  100% { opacity: 1; background-position: 100% 50%; }
}

.cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.sidebar-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  width: 250px;  /* equal width for all buttons */
  padding: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;  /* slightly smaller for long labels */
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0f2027, #203a43, #2c5364);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  text-align: center;
  white-space: normal; /* allow wrapping to second line */
  line-height: 1.3; /* keeps wrapped text tidy */
}

.sidebar-link:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}

/* CTA Buttons Container */
.cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

/* Onke — CTA button refined */
.read-more {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5em;

  padding: clamp(0.6rem, 1vw, 0.75rem) clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 2px solid transparent;

  background: var(--accent-color, #4DA3FF);
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;

  font-family: var(--nav-font, inherit);
  font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 0.85rem + 0.2vw, 1rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;

  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  transition: background 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease,
              transform 0.15s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.read-more:hover {
  background: var(--accent-yellow, #FFD950);
  color: #000; /* black text on yellow hover */
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 5px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

.read-more:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.read-more:focus-visible {
  outline: none;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 3px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color, #4DA3FF), transparent 60%),
    0 0 0 5px #fff;
}

.read-more i {
  line-height: 0;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.read-more:hover i {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}



/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# About Section - Branded Theme
--------------------------------------------------------------*/

#about-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #1A1A1A 0%, #2C2C2C 100%);
  color: #DAD6D0;
  padding: 5rem 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Title */
#about-section .post-title {
  color: #F4F3EF;
  font-family: "Source Sans 3", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.6rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* Bio text */
#about-section .bio-excerpt {
  color: #DAD6D0;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.5rem auto;
}

/* CTA Buttons */
.bio-cta .btn-bio {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 500;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* Primary red */
.bio-cta .btn-bio:nth-child(1),
.bio-cta .btn-bio:nth-child(3) {
  background-color: #B23A48;
  color: #F4F3EF;
  border-color: #B23A48;
}

.bio-cta .btn-bio:nth-child(1):hover,
.bio-cta .btn-bio:nth-child(3):hover {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: #B23A48;
  border-color: #B23A48;
}

/* Secondary blue */
.bio-cta .btn-bio:nth-child(2),
.bio-cta .btn-bio:nth-child(4) {
  background-color: #4FA4FF;
  color: #1A1A1A;
  border-color: #4FA4FF;
}

.bio-cta .btn-bio:nth-child(2):hover,
.bio-cta .btn-bio:nth-child(4):hover {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: #4FA4FF;
  border-color: #4FA4FF;
}

/* Video column */
.video-column {
  background: rgba(30, 30, 30, 0.9);
  padding: 1rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.video-section-header h3 {
  color: #D6B57A;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.video-section-header p,
.video-caption {
  color: #DAD6D0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Video frames */
.video-column iframe {
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

#about-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 40% 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0.05), transparent 70%);
  z-index: 0;
}
/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Book About Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.book-about {
  padding: 80px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.book-about .book-about-img {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.book-about .book-about-img img {
  width: auto;
 
  display: block;
  margin: 0 auto; /* center */
}

.book-about .book-about-img .book-details {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--surface-color), transparent 10%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  padding: 20px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 15px;
}

.book-about .book-about-img .detail-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.book-about .book-about-img .detail-item i {
  font-size: 20px;
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.book-about .book-about-img .detail-item div {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.book-about .book-about-img .detail-item div span {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 30%);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.book-about .book-about-img .detail-item div p {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--heading-color);
}

.book-about .book-about-img:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .book-about .book-about-img {
    max-width: 450px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
}

.book-about .book-about-content h2 {
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--heading-color);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.book-about .book-about-content .book-category {
  display: flex;
  gap: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.book-about .book-about-content .book-category span {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.book-about .book-about-content .book-category span i {
  font-size: 16px;
}

.book-about .book-about-content p {
  color: var(--default-color);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.book-about .book-about-content .highlights {
  margin-top: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.book-about .book-about-content .highlights h3 {
  font-size: 20px;
  color: var(--heading-color);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.book-about .book-about-content .highlights ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.book-about .book-about-content .highlights ul li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.book-about .book-about-content .highlights ul li i {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  font-size: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.book-about .book-about-content .highlights ul li span {
  color: var(--default-color);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.book-about .book-about-content .book-about-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.book-about .book-about-content .book-about-cta i {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.book-about .book-about-content .book-about-cta:hover {
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 20%);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.book-about .book-about-content .book-about-cta:hover i {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .book-about .book-about-content h2 {
    font-size: 28px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .book-about .book-about-content {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 20px;
  }

  .book-about .book-about-content .book-category {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .book-about .book-about-content .highlights ul li {
    text-align: left;
  }
}


#book-about .book-about-content h2 {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  padding-bottom: 40px; /* room for arrow */
}



#book-about .book-about-img img {
  width: 100% !important;     
  max-width: 600px !important;
  height: auto !important;
  display: block;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Heading in Permanent Marker */
#book-about .book-about-content h2 {
  font-family: 'Permanent Marker', cursive;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem); /* min 2rem, scales with viewport, max 4rem */
  color: #000; 
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

/* Subtitle under heading */
#book-about .book-about-content .book-subtitle {
  font-family: 'Source Sans 3', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 2rem); /* min 1rem, scales, max 2rem */
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #000; 
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  display: block;
}

/* Praise inside Book About */
.book-about .praise-heading {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  margin-top: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.book-about .praise-quote {
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent-color);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.book-about .praise-quote footer {
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-yellow);
  font-style: normal;
}

.book-about .praise-accolades {
  background: var(--off-paper);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--heading-color);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

/* Praise inside Book About */
.book-about .praise-heading {
  font-family: 'Permanent Marker', cursive;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 1.8rem + 1vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #000; /* black text */
  margin-top: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.book-about .praise-quote {
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent-color);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.book-about .praise-quote footer {
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #000; /* publications in black */
  font-style: normal;
}

.book-about .praise-accolades {
  background: var(--off-paper);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #000; /* black for readability */
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.book-about .praise-accolades {
  background: #fff;
  border: 2px solid var(--accent-color);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem; /* creates space before the button */
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  text-align: left;
}

.book-about .praise-accolades p {
  margin: 0.75rem 0;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.book-about .praise-accolades i {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.book-about .praise-accolades p {
  margin: 0.75rem 0;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  white-space: normal; /* allow wrapping if too long, but keeps label inline */
}

.book-about .praise-accolades span {
  display: inline; /* force the label + text to stay together */
}

/* Button container */
.book-about-buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

/* Primary (filled) */
.btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background-color: #3b82f6; /* blue */
  color: #fff;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: #2563eb; /* darker blue */
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Secondary (outline) */
.btn-secondary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: transparent;
  color: #000; /* black text */
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 2px solid #3b82f6; /* blue outline */
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: #facc15; /* accent yellow */
  color: #000; /* keep black text */
  border-color: #facc15;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------
# Book About Section Divider (Animated Wave, Black)
-------------------------------------------------------------- */
#book-about {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}


/* Ultra-wide */
@media (min-width:2100px){
  #book-about::after {
    height: calc(1vw + 80px);
    background-size: 200% calc(1vw + 80px);
  }
}

/* Add breathing room above bottom wave */
#book-about {
  padding-bottom: 100px; /* adjust as needed */
  position: relative;    /* already set for waves */
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Ensure buttons stay nicely spaced */
#book-about .book-about-buttons {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}


/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Excerpt Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.excerpt {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background-color: var(--background-color);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.excerpt .book-excerpt-wrapper {
  position: relative;
}

.excerpt .book-page-design {
  background-color: var(--surface-color);
  padding: 50px 40px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .excerpt .book-page-design {
    padding: 40px 25px;
  }
}

.excerpt .book-page-design:before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-color) 0%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 20%) 100%);
}

.excerpt .book-page-design .page-number {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 30px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 40%);
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
}

.excerpt .book-page-design .chapter-title {
  text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--heading-color);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  position: relative;
}

.excerpt .book-page-design .chapter-title:after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -10px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 60px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 30%);
}

.excerpt .book-page-design .excerpt-content {
  font-family: "Georgia", serif;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--default-color);
}

.excerpt .book-page-design .excerpt-content p {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  text-align: justify;
}

.excerpt .book-page-design .excerpt-content .first-letter:first-letter {
  font-size: 3.5em;
  float: left;
  line-height: 0.8;
  margin-right: 10px;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.excerpt .book-page-design .excerpt-content .dialogue {
  padding-left: 20px;
  
  font-style: italic;
}

.excerpt .book-page-design .page-decoration {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.excerpt .book-page-design .page-decoration:after {
  content: "✦";
  font-size: 18px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 30%);
}

.excerpt .cta-wrapper {
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.excerpt .cta-wrapper .btn-read-more {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background-color: var(--surface-color);
  color: var(--accent-color);
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border: 2px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 80%);
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.excerpt .cta-wrapper .btn-read-more i {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.excerpt .cta-wrapper .btn-read-more:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.excerpt .cta-wrapper .btn-read-more:hover i {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .excerpt .section-header h2 {
    font-size: 28px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .excerpt {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }

  .excerpt .section-header h2 {
    font-size: 24px;
  }

  .excerpt .book-page-design .chapter-title {
    font-size: 18px;
  }

  .excerpt .book-page-design .excerpt-content .first-letter:first-letter {
    font-size: 3em;
  }
}

/* Hide extra excerpt by default */
.excerpt .excerpt-extra {
  display: none;
}

/* Button variants */
.excerpt .cta-wrapper .btn-purchase {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-left: 15px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.excerpt .cta-wrapper .btn-purchase:hover {
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 20%);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}



/* Excerpt Title with Scribbled Arrow */
.excerpt-title {
  font-family: 'Permanent Marker', cursive;
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  color: #000;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  padding-bottom: 28px; /* room for arrow */
}

.excerpt-title {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  padding-bottom: 55px; /* more room for arrow */
}


.excerpt-subtitle {
  font-family: 'Source Sans 3', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--default-color);
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}



/* --------------------------------------------------------------
# Excerpt Section Divider (Animated Wave, Black)
-------------------------------------------------------------- */
#excerpt {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}




/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Purchase Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.purchase {
  padding: 80px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.purchase .book-format-card {
  background-color: var(--surface-color);
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  padding: 30px;
  height: 100%;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.purchase .book-format-card:before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.purchase .book-format-card .format-icon {
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 90%);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.purchase .book-format-card .format-icon i {
  font-size: 28px;
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.purchase .book-format-card h3 {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--heading-color);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.purchase .book-format-card .format-price {
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.purchase .book-format-card .format-features {
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 25px;
  list-style: none;
  text-align: left;
}

.purchase .book-format-card .format-features li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--default-color);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.purchase .book-format-card .format-features li i {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  margin-right: 10px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 16px;
  transform: translateY(2px);
}

.purchase .book-format-card .buy-options .btn-purchase {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  width: 100%;
}

.purchase .book-format-card .buy-options .btn-purchase:hover {
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 20%);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.purchase .book-format-card .buy-options .retailers {
  margin-top: 15px;
}

.purchase .book-format-card .buy-options .retailers span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 30%);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.purchase .book-format-card .buy-options .retailers .retailer-logos {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 15px;
}

.purchase .book-format-card .buy-options .retailers .retailer-logos a {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 20%);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.purchase .book-format-card .buy-options .retailers .retailer-logos a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.purchase .book-format-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .purchase .book-format-card {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
}

.purchase .bundle-offer {
  background-color: var(--surface-color);
  border-radius: 15px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  padding: 40px;
  margin-top: 40px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.purchase .bundle-offer:before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 5px;
  height: 100%;
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
}

.purchase .bundle-offer h3 {
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--heading-color);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.purchase .bundle-offer p {
  color: var(--default-color);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.purchase .bundle-offer ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 25px;
}

.purchase .bundle-offer ul li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: var(--default-color);
}

.purchase .bundle-offer ul li i {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  margin-right: 10px;
  font-size: 18px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.purchase .bundle-offer .bundle-price {
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.purchase .bundle-offer .bundle-price .original {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 30%);
  text-decoration: line-through;
  margin-right: 15px;
}

.purchase .bundle-offer .bundle-price .discounted {
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.purchase .bundle-offer .btn-bundle {
  display: inline-block;
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  padding: 12px 30px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.purchase .bundle-offer .btn-bundle:hover {
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 20%);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.purchase .bundle-offer .bundle-image img {
  border-radius: 10px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.purchase .bundle-offer .bundle-image img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .purchase .bundle-offer {
    padding: 30px;
  }

  .purchase .bundle-offer .bundle-image {
    margin-top: 30px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .purchase .bundle-offer .bundle-image img {
    max-width: 250px;
  }

  .purchase .bundle-offer h3 {
    font-size: 22px;
  }

  .purchase .bundle-offer .bundle-price .discounted {
    font-size: 24px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .purchase .section-header h2 {
    font-size: 28px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .purchase {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }

  .purchase .section-header h2 {
    font-size: 24px;
  }
}

.purchase-title {
  font-family: 'Permanent Marker', cursive;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  color: #000;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  padding-bottom: 60px; /* more room for arrow BELOW text */
}



/* --------------------------------------------------------------
# Purchase Section Divider (Animated Wave, Black, Variant Rhythm)
-------------------------------------------------------------- */
#purchase {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}




/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# About Onke Section (Responsive with clamp)
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.about-onke .about-onke-content h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2vw + 1rem, 2.4rem); /* roughly 29px–38px */
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--heading-color);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.about-onke .about-onke-content .lead {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1vw + 0.6rem, 1.55rem); /* roughly 17px–25px */
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 20%);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.about-onke .about-onke-image {
  position: relative;
}

.about-onke .about-onke-image img {
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 85%);
}

.about-onke .about-onke-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 40px;
  margin-top: 80px;
}

.about-onke .feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 0;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.about-onke .feature-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.about-onke .feature-item:hover .feature-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-color), color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), #6c5ce7 30%));
}

.about-onke .feature-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-color), color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), #4834d4 20%));
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.about-onke .feature-icon i {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 0.7vw + 0.8rem, 1.5rem); /* responsive icon scaling */
  color: var(--contrast-color);
}

.about-onke .feature-content h4 {
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 0.8vw + 0.7rem, 1.3rem); /* roughly 18–21px */
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--heading-color);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.about-onke .feature-content p {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 0.6vw + 0.75rem, 1.15rem); /* ~16–18px range */
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 25%);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Feature card outline — matches icon color */
.about-onke .feature-item {
  border: 1px solid rgba(62, 78, 90, 0.35); /* base outline from icon tone */
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(62, 78, 90, 0.1);
}

/* Add gentle lift on hover */
.about-onke .feature-item:hover {
  border-color: #3E4E5A;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(62, 78, 90, 0.25);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}



/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Buttons (Grid)
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.btn-grid {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.2rem;
  font-size: clamp(0.75rem, 0.4vw + 0.6rem, 0.9rem); /* roughly 13–15px */
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #f4f4f4;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #3C3F41 0%, #2C2E2F 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.btn-grid:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #55585A 0%, #3C3E3F 100%);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Elegant Grid Buttons (About Onke Section)
--------------------------------------------------------------*/

.about-onke-grid .feature-button {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 1.2rem;
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Cohesive Button Palette (Matches Icon Duotone)
--------------------------------------------------------------*/

.about-onke-grid .btn-grid {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  padding: 0.45rem 1.4rem;
  color: #ffffff; /* readable on dark slate background */
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #4A5E73 0%, #2C3642 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow:
    0 3px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25),
    inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.about-onke-grid .btn-grid:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #5C7388 0%, #38444F 100%);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow:
    0 5px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3),
    inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.about-onke-grid .btn-grid:focus {
  outline: none;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 2px rgba(90, 110, 130, 0.25),
    0 0 12px rgba(74, 94, 115, 0.4);
}

.about-onke-grid .btn-grid:active {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #3A4A58 0%, #222A33 100%);
  transform: translateY(0);
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

/* Section Background */
.about-onke.section {
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    #F4F4F4 0%,
    #D8D8D8 50%,
    #B0B0B0 100%
  );
}

.about-onke.section::before {
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle at 75% 10%,
    rgba(80, 80, 80, 0.1),
    transparent 70%
  );
}

/* Feature Icon (unchanged) */
.about-onke-grid .feature-icon {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, #4A5E73, #2C3642);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}



/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# About Onke Videos Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.about-onke-videos .features-list {
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.about-onke-videos .features-list .feature-item {
  text-align: center;
  background: var(--surface-color);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 20px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 90%);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.about-onke-videos .features-list .feature-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

/* Video thumbnail wrapper */
.about-onke-videos .video-thumbnail-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 260px; /* controls thumbnail size */
  margin: 0 auto 1rem auto;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-onke-videos .video-thumbnail {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.about-onke-videos .video-thumbnail-wrapper:hover .video-thumbnail {
  transform: scale(1.03);
  opacity: 0.9;
}

/* Perfectly centered play overlay */
.about-onke-videos .play-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.about-onke-videos .play-overlay i {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: #fff;
  opacity: 0.9;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.about-onke-videos .video-thumbnail-wrapper:hover .play-overlay {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
}

.about-onke-videos .video-thumbnail-wrapper:hover .play-overlay i {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Text under the video */
.about-onke-videos .feature-content {
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  max-width: 260px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.about-onke-videos .feature-content h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--heading-color);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.about-onke-videos .feature-content p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 25%);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Hover animation for the card */
.about-onke-videos .feature-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-onke-videos .video-thumbnail-wrapper {
    max-width: 220px;
  }

  .about-onke-videos .feature-content h4 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .about-onke-videos .feature-content p {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Video Modal Styling
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.video-modal {
  display: none; /* hidden by default */
  position: fixed;
  z-index: 9999;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.8);
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.video-modal-content {
  position: relative;
  width: 90%;
  max-width: 800px;
  background: #000;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  animation: fadeIn 0.3s ease;
}

.video-container {
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 56.25%; /* 16:9 ratio */
  height: 0;
}

.video-container iframe {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: 0;
}

/* X button */
.video-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  right: 16px;
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: #fff;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 10;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.video-close:hover {
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

/* Fade animation */
@keyframes fadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.95); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
}





/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# About Onke – Videos Section (Deep Clay + Light Cards)
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.about-onke-videos {
  background-color: #2E3A45; /* slate blue-gray */
  padding: 90px 0;
}
.about-onke-videos .video-item {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #E6E7E8 0%, #D9DBDC 100%); /* cool neutral off-gray */
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.2rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}

.about-onke-videos .video-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ECEDEE 0%, #DADCDD 100%);
}

/* Thumbnail adjustments for cooler environment */
.about-onke-videos .video-thumbnail-wrapper {
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}

.about-onke-videos .video-thumbnail {
  filter: grayscale(10%) contrast(1.05);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, filter 0.3s ease;
}

.about-onke-videos .video-item:hover .video-thumbnail {
  transform: scale(1.04);
  filter: grayscale(0%) brightness(1.05);
}

/* Play overlay refinement */
.about-onke-videos .play-overlay {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.about-onke-videos .video-item:hover .play-overlay {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
}

.about-onke-videos .play-overlay i {
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

/* Text styling */
.about-onke-videos .video-content h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1f1f1f;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.about-onke-videos .video-content p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #3c3c3c;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 90%;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Optional: soft card highlight ring on hover */
.about-onke-videos .video-item:hover {
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Related Books Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.related-books {
  padding: 80px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.related-books .related-book-card {
  background-color: var(--surface-color);
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  height: 100%;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.related-books .related-book-card .book-image {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  padding: 20px;
}

.related-books .related-book-card .book-image img {
  width: 60%;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.related-books .related-book-card .book-image .book-category {
  position: absolute;
  top: 15px;
  right: 15px;
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 5px 15px;
  border-radius: 20px;
}

.related-books .related-book-card .book-info {
  padding: 25px;
}

.related-books .related-book-card .book-info h3 {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--heading-color);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.related-books .related-book-card .book-info .book-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.related-books .related-book-card .book-info .book-meta span {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 30%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.related-books .related-book-card .book-info .book-meta span i {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  margin-right: 5px;
}

.related-books .related-book-card .book-info .book-meta span:last-child i {
  color: #FFD700;
}

.related-books .related-book-card .book-info p {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--default-color);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.related-books .related-book-card .book-info .book-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
}

.related-books .related-book-card .book-info .book-actions .btn-details {
  background-color: transparent;
  border: 2px solid var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--accent-color);
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
}

.related-books .related-book-card .book-info .book-actions .btn-details:hover {
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 90%);
}

.related-books .related-book-card .book-info .book-actions .btn-purchase {
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
}

.related-books .related-book-card .book-info .book-actions .btn-purchase:hover {
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 20%);
}

.related-books .related-book-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.related-books .related-book-card:hover .book-image img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.related-books .coming-soon {
  background-color: var(--surface-color);
  border-radius: 15px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  padding: 40px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 30px;
}
.related-books .coming-soon .coming-soon-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 0;
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.related-books .coming-soon .upcoming-book-image {
  position: relative;
}

.related-books .coming-soon .upcoming-book-image img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 300px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.related-books .coming-soon .upcoming-book-image img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .related-books .coming-soon .upcoming-book-image {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
  }

  .related-books .coming-soon .upcoming-book-image img {
    max-width: 200px;
  }
}

.related-books .coming-soon .upcoming-book-info {
  text-align: left;
  padding-left: 20px;
}

.related-books .coming-soon .upcoming-book-info h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2rem); /* ~24px → 32px */
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--heading-color);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.related-books .coming-soon .upcoming-book-info .release-date {
  font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 1.5vw, 1rem); /* ~14px → 16px */
  color: var(--accent-color);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.related-books .coming-soon .upcoming-book-info .description {
  font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 1.4vw, 0.95rem); /* ~14px → 15px */
  color: var(--default-color);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}
.related-books .coming-soon .upcoming-book-info .btn-notify {
  display: inline-block;
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  padding: 12px 25px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.related-books .coming-soon .upcoming-book-info .btn-notify:hover {
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 20%);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .related-books .coming-soon .upcoming-book-info {
    padding-left: 0;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .related-books .coming-soon .upcoming-book-info h3 {
    font-size: 22px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .related-books .coming-soon {
    padding: 30px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .related-books .section-header h2 {
    font-size: 28px;
  }

  .related-books .related-book-card {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .related-books {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }

  .related-books .section-header h2 {
    font-size: 24px;
  }

  .related-books .related-book-card .book-image img {
    height: 220px;
  }

  .related-books .related-book-card .book-info {
    padding: 20px;
  }

  .related-books .related-book-card .book-info h3 {
    font-size: 18px;
  }
}


/* Reduce only the bottom spacing for related-books titles */
.related-books .section-title {
  margin-bottom: clamp(0.75rem, 2vw, -1rem); /* ~12px → 20px */
}

/* Excerpt hidden by default */
.related-books .excerpt-related {
  display: none;
  margin-top: 20px;
  background-color: var(--surface-color);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  text-align: left;
}

/* Excerpt title */
.related-books .excerpt-related .excerpt-title {
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  color: var(--heading-color);
}

/* Typography */
.related-books .excerpt-related p {
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--default-color);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  text-align: justify;
}

.related-books .excerpt-related .first-letter:first-letter {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  float: left;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-right: 8px;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Read Excerpt button */
.btn-read-excerpt {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background-color: var(--surface-color);
  color: var(--accent-color);
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 500;
  border: 2px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 80%);
  margin-left: 10px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-read-excerpt:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.buy-buttons {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem; /* space between buttons */
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.buy-buttons a,
.buy-buttons button {
  font-size: 0.85rem;            /* smaller text */
  padding: 0.4rem 0.9rem;        /* tighter button shape */
  border-radius: 6px;            /* slightly rounded, less pill-like */
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.btn-notify {
  background-color: #3498db; /* your current blue */
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-notify:hover {
  background-color: #217dbb; /* darker blue on hover */
}

.btn-read-excerpt {
  background: transparent;
  border: 2px solid #c00;
  color: #c00;
}

.btn-read-excerpt:hover {
  background: #c00;
  color: #fff;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------
# Related Books Section Divider (Animated Wave, Black, Gentle Roll)
-------------------------------------------------------------- */
#related-books {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}


/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Latest Posts Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.latest-posts {
  --card-radius: 14px;
  --soft-border: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 85%);
  --soft-shadow: 0 12px 30px color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 92%);
}

.latest-posts .featured-post {
  border-radius: var(--card-radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  min-height: 420px;
  background-color: var(--surface-color);
  box-shadow: var(--soft-shadow);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.latest-posts .featured-post .featured-media {
  height: 100%;
}

.latest-posts .featured-post .featured-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transform: scale(1);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
  display: block;
}

.latest-posts .featured-post .featured-media::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 70%) 5%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 85%) 40%, transparent 75%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.latest-posts .featured-post .featured-content {
  position: absolute;
  inset-inline: 20px;
  bottom: 18px;
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  z-index: 2;
}

.latest-posts .featured-post .featured-content .date-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px;
  left: 0;
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 8px 10px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--soft-shadow);
}

.latest-posts .featured-post .featured-content .date-badge .day {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 20px;
  line-height: 1;
}

.latest-posts .featured-post .featured-content .date-badge .mon {
  display: block;
  font-size: 12px;
  opacity: 0.95;
}

.latest-posts .featured-post .featured-content .cat-badge {
  margin-left: 72px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.latest-posts .featured-post .featured-content .title {
  font-size: 28px;
  line-height: 1.25;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 4px 0 10px 72px;
  color: var(--contrast-color);
}

.latest-posts .featured-post .featured-content .excerpt {
  margin: 0 0 14px 72px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--contrast-color), transparent 10%);
}

.latest-posts .featured-post .featured-content .meta {
  margin-left: 72px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.latest-posts .featured-post .featured-content .meta i {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  font-size: 16px;
}

.latest-posts .featured-post .featured-content .meta span {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--contrast-color), transparent 10%);
}

.latest-posts .featured-post .featured-content .meta .sep {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--contrast-color), transparent 20%);
}

.latest-posts .featured-post .featured-content .readmore {
  margin-left: 72px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--contrast-color), transparent 60%);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.latest-posts .featured-post .featured-content .readmore i {
  font-size: 16px;
}

.latest-posts .featured-post .featured-content .readmore:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  border-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
}

.latest-posts .featured-post:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 38px color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 88%);
}

.latest-posts .featured-post:hover .featured-media img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .latest-posts .featured-post {
    min-height: 360px;
  }

  .latest-posts .featured-post .featured-content .title {
    font-size: 22px;
  }
}

.latest-posts .compact-post {
  background-color: var(--surface-color);
  border: 1px solid var(--soft-border);
  border-radius: var(--card-radius);
  padding: 14px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 110px 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: center;
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.latest-posts .compact-post .thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 1/1;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.latest-posts .compact-post .content .meta {
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 45%);
}

.latest-posts .compact-post .content .meta .date,
.latest-posts .compact-post .content .meta .category {
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.latest-posts .compact-post .content .meta .dot {
  margin-inline: 6px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 60%);
}

.latest-posts .compact-post .content .title {
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.35;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0 0 8px 0;
  color: var(--heading-color);
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.latest-posts .compact-post .content .readmore {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--heading-color), transparent 20%);
  transition: color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.latest-posts .compact-post .content .readmore i {
  font-size: 16px;
}

.latest-posts .compact-post:hover {
  border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 30%);
  box-shadow: var(--soft-shadow);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.latest-posts .compact-post:hover .content .title,
.latest-posts .compact-post:hover .content .readmore {
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.latest-posts .compact-post:hover .thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .latest-posts .compact-post {
    grid-template-columns: 90px 1fr;
  }
}

.latest-posts .card-post {
  background-color: var(--surface-color);
  border: 1px solid var(--soft-border);
  border-radius: var(--card-radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 100%;
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.latest-posts .card-post .post-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
  display: block;
}

.latest-posts .card-post .content {
  padding: 18px;
}

.latest-posts .card-post .content .meta {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.latest-posts .card-post .content .meta i {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  font-size: 16px;
}

.latest-posts .card-post .content .meta span {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 40%);
}

.latest-posts .card-post .content .title {
  font-size: 20px;
  line-height: 1.35;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: var(--heading-color);
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.latest-posts .card-post .content .readmore {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 40%);
  color: var(--accent-color);
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.latest-posts .card-post .content .readmore i {
  font-size: 16px;
}

.latest-posts .card-post .content .readmore:hover {
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 85%);
  border-color: var(--accent-color);
}

.latest-posts .card-post:hover {
  border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 25%);
  box-shadow: var(--soft-shadow);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.latest-posts .card-post:hover .post-img img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.latest-posts .card-post:hover .content .title {
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .latest-posts .card-post .post-img img {
    height: 190px;
  }
}

.latest-posts .cat-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  font-size: 12px;
  line-height: 1;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 85%);
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.latest-posts .cat-badge.inverse {
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Category Postst Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.category-postst article {
  height: 100%;
}

.category-postst .post-img {
  max-height: 440px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.category-postst .title {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 5px 0;
}

.category-postst .title a {
  color: var(--heading-color);
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.category-postst .title a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.category-postst .meta-top {
  margin-top: 10px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 40%);
}

.category-postst .meta-top ul {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  list-style: none;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.category-postst .meta-top i {
  font-size: 24px;
  line-height: 0;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 50%);
}

.category-postst .meta-top a {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 40%);
  font-size: 14px;
  display: inline-block;
  line-height: 1;
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Pagination 2 Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.pagination-2 {
  padding-top: 0;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 40%);
}

.pagination-2 ul {
  display: flex;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  list-style: none;
}

.pagination-2 li {
  margin: 0 5px;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.pagination-2 li a {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-color);
}

.pagination-2 li a.active,
.pagination-2 li a:hover {
  background: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
}

.pagination-2 li a.active a,
.pagination-2 li a:hover a {
  color: var(--contrast-color);
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Blog Details Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.blog-details .article-hero {
  position: relative;
  height: 70vh;
  min-height: 600px;
  margin: -60px -15px 4rem;
  border-radius: 0 0 24px 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .blog-details .article-hero {
    height: 60vh;
    min-height: 500px;
    margin: -60px -15px 3rem;
  }
}

.blog-details .article-hero .hero-background {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.blog-details .article-hero .hero-background .hero-bg-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.blog-details .article-hero .hero-background .hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) 100%);
}

.blog-details .article-hero .hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  height: 100%;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 2rem;
  color: white;
  text-align: center;
}

.blog-details .article-hero .hero-content .category-badges {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.blog-details .article-hero .hero-content .category-badges .badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.2rem;
  margin: 0 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  border-radius: 25px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.blog-details .article-hero .hero-content h1 {
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: white;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .blog-details .article-hero .hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }
}

.blog-details .article-hero .hero-content .hero-excerpt {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.blog-details .article-hero .hero-content .author-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.blog-details .article-hero .hero-content .author-meta .author-avatar {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.blog-details .article-hero .hero-content .author-meta .author-details {
  text-align: left;
}

.blog-details .article-hero .hero-content .author-meta .author-details h4 {
  margin: 0;
  color: white;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.blog-details .article-hero .hero-content .author-meta .author-details span {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.blog-details .article-hero .hero-content .author-meta .article-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.blog-details .article-hero .hero-content .author-meta .article-stats span {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .blog-details .article-hero .hero-content .author-meta {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .blog-details .article-hero .hero-content .author-meta .author-details {
    text-align: center;
  }
}

.blog-details .article-body {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem!important;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .blog-details .article-body {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .blog-details .article-body .sidebar-navigation {
    order: 2;
  }
}

.blog-details .article-body .sidebar-navigation .nav-sticky {
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
  background: var(--surface-color);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.blog-details .article-body .sidebar-navigation .nav-sticky h3 {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--heading-color);
}

.blog-details .article-body .sidebar-navigation .nav-sticky h3 i {
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.blog-details .article-body .sidebar-navigation .nav-sticky .content-nav {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 2rem;
}

.blog-details .article-body .sidebar-navigation .nav-sticky .content-nav li {
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.blog-details .article-body .sidebar-navigation .nav-sticky .content-nav li .nav-link {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 40%);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.blog-details .article-body .sidebar-navigation .nav-sticky .content-nav li .nav-link::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 50%;
  width: 3px;
  height: 0;
  background: var(--accent-color);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-details .article-body .sidebar-navigation .nav-sticky .content-nav li .nav-link:hover,
.blog-details .article-body .sidebar-navigation .nav-sticky .content-nav li .nav-link.active {
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 90%);
  color: var(--accent-color);
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
}

.blog-details .article-body .sidebar-navigation .nav-sticky .content-nav li .nav-link:hover::before,
.blog-details .article-body .sidebar-navigation .nav-sticky .content-nav li .nav-link.active::before {
  height: 20px;
}

.blog-details .article-body .sidebar-navigation .nav-sticky .reading-progress {
  border-top: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 90%);
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
}

.blog-details .article-body .sidebar-navigation .nav-sticky .reading-progress .progress-bar {
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 90%);
  border-radius: 2px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.blog-details .article-body .sidebar-navigation .nav-sticky .reading-progress .progress-bar .progress-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--accent-color);
  width: 25%;
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-details .article-body .sidebar-navigation .nav-sticky .reading-progress .progress-text {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 40%);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .blog-details .article-body .main-content {
    order: 1;
  }
}

.blog-details .article-body .main-content .content-block {
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
  padding-bottom: 2rem;
}

.blog-details .article-body .main-content .content-block:not(:last-child) {
  border-bottom: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 95%);
}

.blog-details .article-body .main-content .content-block h2 {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  color: var(--heading-color);
}

.blog-details .article-body .main-content .content-block h2 i {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.blog-details .article-body .main-content .content-block .intro-text .lead-paragraph {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--heading-color);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.blog-details .article-body .main-content .content-block .intro-text p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.blog-details .article-body .main-content .content-block .featured-quote {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--surface-color) 0%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 95%) 100%);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 3rem;
  margin: 3rem 0;
  position: relative;
}

.blog-details .article-body .main-content .content-block .featured-quote .quote-icon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  right: 1rem;
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background: var(--accent-color);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.blog-details .article-body .main-content .content-block .featured-quote .quote-icon i {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--contrast-color);
}

.blog-details .article-body .main-content .content-block .featured-quote blockquote {
  margin: 0;
}

.blog-details .article-body .main-content .content-block .featured-quote blockquote p {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--heading-color);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.blog-details .article-body .main-content .content-block .featured-quote blockquote footer {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 30%);
  font-style: normal;
}

.blog-details .article-body .main-content .content-block .content-with-media {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: start;
  margin: 2rem 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .blog-details .article-body .main-content .content-block .content-with-media {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
}

.blog-details .article-body .main-content .content-block .content-with-media .media-element .content-image {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.blog-details .article-body .main-content .content-block .content-with-media .media-element .image-caption {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 40%);
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
}

.blog-details .article-body .main-content .content-block .content-with-media .stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .blog-details .article-body .main-content .content-block .content-with-media .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.blog-details .article-body .main-content .content-block .content-with-media .stats-grid .stat-item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  background: var(--surface-color);
  border-radius: 12px;
}

.blog-details .article-body .main-content .content-block .content-with-media .stats-grid .stat-item .stat-number {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: bold;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.blog-details .article-body .main-content .content-block .content-with-media .stats-grid .stat-item .stat-label {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 30%);
}

.blog-details .article-body .main-content .content-block .feature-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .blog-details .article-body .main-content .content-block .feature-cards {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.blog-details .article-body .main-content .content-block .feature-cards .feature-card {
  background: var(--surface-color);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-details .article-body .main-content .content-block .feature-cards .feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.blog-details .article-body .main-content .content-block .feature-cards .feature-card .card-icon {
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 90%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
}

.blog-details .article-body .main-content .content-block .feature-cards .feature-card .card-icon i {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.blog-details .article-body .main-content .content-block .feature-cards .feature-card h3 {
  color: var(--heading-color);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
}

.blog-details .article-body .main-content .content-block .feature-cards .feature-card p {
  margin: 0;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 20%);
  line-height: 1.6;
}


.blog-details .article-body .main-content .content-block .feature-cards .feature-card p {
  margin: 0 auto;          /* centers the paragraph */
  max-width: 30ch;         /* limits line length ~30 characters */
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 20%);
  line-height: 1.65;       /* slightly taller for balance */
}



/* Default: cards behave as they do now (grid/flex for desktop) */

/* Mobile: make each card take full width */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .blog-details .article-body .main-content .content-block .feature-cards {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column; /* stack vertically */
    gap: 1.5rem; /* add spacing between stacked cards */
  }

  .blog-details .article-body .main-content .content-block .feature-cards .feature-card {
    width: 100%;       /* fill container */
    max-width: 100%;   /* no max constraint */
  }
}


.blog-details .article-body .main-content .content-block .feature-cards .feature-card h3 {
  color: var(--heading-color);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  text-align: center; /* center the heading */
}



/* Top row = 2 equal cards */
.blog-details .article-body .main-content .content-block .feature-cards.top-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
}

/* Bottom row = 3 equal cards (keeps your current default) */
.blog-details .article-body .main-content .content-block .feature-cards.bottom-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
}

/* Mobile fallback: stack full width */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .blog-details .article-body .main-content .content-block .feature-cards.top-row,
  .blog-details .article-body .main-content .content-block .feature-cards.bottom-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Top row: center the 2 cards */
.blog-details .article-body .main-content .content-block .feature-cards.top-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;   /* centers cards horizontally */
  gap: 2rem;                 /* space between cards */
  margin: 2rem 0;
}

/* Price styling inside cards */
.challenge-card .card-price {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

/* Costs note styling */
.costs-note {
  margin-top: 3rem;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  background: var(--surface-color);
  
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.costs-note h3 {
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  color: var(--heading-color);
}

.blog-details .article-body .main-content .content-block .split-content {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .blog-details .article-body .main-content .content-block .split-content {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
}

.blog-details .article-body .main-content .content-block .split-content .monitoring-benefits {
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.blog-details .article-body .main-content .content-block .split-content .monitoring-benefits .benefit-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.blog-details .article-body .main-content .content-block .split-content .monitoring-benefits .benefit-item i {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.blog-details .article-body .main-content .content-block .split-content .monitoring-benefits .benefit-item span {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 15%);
}

.blog-details .article-body .main-content .content-block .split-content .monitoring-dashboard {
  background: var(--surface-color);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.blog-details .article-body .main-content .content-block .split-content .monitoring-dashboard .dashboard-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 90%);
}

.blog-details .article-body .main-content .content-block .split-content .monitoring-dashboard .dashboard-header h4 {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--heading-color);
}

.blog-details .article-body .main-content .content-block .split-content .monitoring-dashboard .dashboard-header .status-indicator {
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.blog-details .article-body .main-content .content-block .split-content .monitoring-dashboard .dashboard-header .status-indicator.online {
  background: color-mix(in srgb, #22c55e, transparent 90%);
  color: #22c55e;
}

.blog-details .article-body .main-content .content-block .split-content .monitoring-dashboard .vital-signs {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.blog-details .article-body .main-content .content-block .split-content .monitoring-dashboard .vital-signs .vital-item {
  padding: 1rem;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 95%);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.blog-details .article-body .main-content .content-block .split-content .monitoring-dashboard .vital-signs .vital-item .vital-label {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 30%);
}

.blog-details .article-body .main-content .content-block .split-content .monitoring-dashboard .vital-signs .vital-item .vital-value {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--heading-color);
}

.blog-details .article-body .main-content .content-block .challenges-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .blog-details .article-body .main-content .content-block .challenges-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.blog-details .article-body .main-content .content-block .challenges-grid .challenge-card {
  background: var(--surface-color);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2rem;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent-color);
}

.blog-details .article-body .main-content .content-block .challenges-grid .challenge-card .challenge-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.blog-details .article-body .main-content .content-block .challenges-grid .challenge-card .challenge-header i {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.blog-details .article-body .main-content .content-block .challenges-grid .challenge-card .challenge-header h3 {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--heading-color);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.blog-details .article-body .main-content .content-block .challenges-grid .challenge-card p {
  margin: 0;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 20%);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.blog-details .article-body .main-content .content-block .future-outlook {
  margin: 3rem 0;
}

.blog-details .article-body .main-content .content-block .future-outlook .outlook-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  padding: 2rem;
  background: var(--surface-color);
  border-radius: 16px;
}

.blog-details .article-body .main-content .content-block .future-outlook .outlook-item .outlook-number {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: bold;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  min-width: 80px;
}

.blog-details .article-body .main-content .content-block .future-outlook .outlook-item .outlook-content h4 {
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
  color: var(--heading-color);
}

.blog-details .article-body .main-content .content-block .future-outlook .outlook-item .outlook-content p {
  margin: 0;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 20%);
}

.blog-details .article-actions {
  background: var(--surface-color);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 3rem;
  margin-top: 4rem;
}

.blog-details .article-actions .engagement-section {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .blog-details .article-actions .engagement-section {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
}

.blog-details .article-actions .engagement-section h3 {
  color: var(--heading-color);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
}

.blog-details .article-actions .engagement-section .share-options {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.blog-details .article-actions .engagement-section .share-options .share-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 90%);
  color: var(--accent-color);
  border-radius: 30px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-details .article-actions .engagement-section .share-options .share-btn:hover {
  background: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.blog-details .article-actions .engagement-section .share-options .share-btn.twitter:hover {
  background: #1DA1F2;
}

.blog-details .article-actions .engagement-section .share-options .share-btn.facebook:hover {
  background: #4267B2;
}

.blog-details .article-actions .engagement-section .share-options .share-btn.linkedin:hover {
  background: #0077B5;
}

.blog-details .article-actions .engagement-section .share-options .share-btn.email:hover {
  background: #34495e;
}

.blog-details .article-actions .engagement-section .reaction-buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.blog-details .article-actions .engagement-section .reaction-buttons .reaction-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 95%);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 30px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 30%);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-details .article-actions .engagement-section .reaction-buttons .reaction-btn .count {
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 90%);
  color: var(--accent-color);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.blog-details .article-actions .engagement-section .reaction-buttons .reaction-btn:hover {
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 90%);
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.blog-details .article-actions .topic-tags {
  border-top: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 90%);
  padding-top: 2rem;
}

.blog-details .article-actions .topic-tags h3 {
  color: var(--heading-color);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
}

.blog-details .article-actions .topic-tags .tag-cloud {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.blog-details .article-actions .topic-tags .tag-cloud .topic-tag {
  padding: 0.5rem 1.2rem;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 90%);
  color: var(--accent-color);
  border-radius: 25px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-details .article-actions .topic-tags .tag-cloud .topic-tag:hover {
  background: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}


.feature-card .card-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    var(--accent-color),
    color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), white 40%)
  );
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 48px;     /* fixed width */
  height: 48px;    /* fixed height (matches width for circle) */
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.feature-card .card-icon i {
  font-size: 20px; /* icon size inside */
  color: #fff;
}

.feature-card:hover .card-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 70%);
}


.feature-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); /* 3 columns */
  gap: 20px; /* space between cards */
}
#approach h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2vw, 2.3rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--heading-color);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

#approach h2 i {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
}

.feature-cards {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.feature-card {
  flex: 1 1 280px;
  max-width: 320px;
  background: var(--surface-color);
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

#approach {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f9f9f9 0%, #ffffff 100%);
  padding: 60px 20px;
  border-radius: 20px;
}

#approach {
  margin-top: 4rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.feature-card {
  text-align: left!important; /* all text left aligned */
}

.feature-card h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.8vw, 1.3rem); /* scales ~17px → 23px */
  margin: 0.5rem 0 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.feature-card p {
  font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 1.2vw, 1rem); /* scales ~14px → 16px */
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #444;
  margin: 0;
}
/* Base styling for cards */
.feature-card {
  text-align: left;
  background: var(--surface-color);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

/* Add subtle brand-tinted backgrounds */
.feature-card:nth-child(1) {
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color) 8%, white);
}
.feature-card:nth-child(2) {
  background: color-mix(in srgb, oliveDrab 8%, white);
}
.feature-card:nth-child(3) {
  background: color-mix(in srgb, teal 8%, white);
}

/* Typography clamp */
.feature-card h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.8vw, 1.3rem);
  margin: 0.5rem 0 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.feature-card p {
  font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 1.2vw, 1rem);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #333;
}

/* Icon container: make larger, consistent */
.card-icon i {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2.2rem);
  padding: 14px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  color: var(--accent-color);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}


.blog-details .intro-text p.lead-paragraph {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.25rem); /* ~28px → 36px */
  line-height: 1.5;
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  color: var(--heading-color);
}



.blog-details .intro-text p:nth-of-type(2) {
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.5vw, 1.6rem); /* ~21px → 26px */
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--default-color);
}

.blog-details .intro-text p:nth-of-type(3) {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.25rem); /* ~16px → 20px */
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--default-color);
}
.blog-details .cta-button {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background-color: var(--accent-color); /* solid accent */
  color: #fff;

  /* slimmer top/bottom padding */
  padding: clamp(0.35rem, 1vw, 0.5rem) clamp(1.2rem, 3vw, 1.75rem);

  border-radius: 50px;
  font-family: var(--default-font);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 2vw, 1.1rem);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;

  /* White border + accent border layering */
  border: 2px solid var(--accent-color);
box-shadow:
  inset 0 0 6px rgba(255,255,255,0.6), /* inner glow */
  0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);         /* depth */
  text-decoration: none;
}


.cta-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px; /* spacing between buttons */
  flex-wrap: wrap; /* keep them responsive on small screens */
}

/* keep your existing .cta-button styles */
.cta-button.secondary {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  border: 2px solid var(--accent-color);
}

.cta-button.secondary:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: #fff;
}


.blog-details .cta-button i {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-details .cta-button:hover {
  background-color: #6B8E23; /* olive green hover */
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-3px);

  /* hover state keeps dimensionality */
  border-color: #6B8E23;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 3px #fff,
    0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.blog-details .cta-button:hover i {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

.blog-details .cta-wrapper {
  text-align: center; /* center children inline elements like buttons */
  margin-top: 2rem;   /* add breathing room above */
}

.blog-details .cta-wrapper {
  text-align: center; 
  padding: clamp(0.75rem, 2vw, 1.25rem) 0; /* reduced top & bottom */
}



.blog-details .quote-break {
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(104, 164, 255, 0.05),
    rgba(70, 130, 200, 0.05)
  );
  padding: 2.5rem;
  border-radius: 16px;
  margin: 3rem 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.blog-details .quote-break blockquote {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--heading-font, "DM Serif Display", serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.5vw, 1.8rem);
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-style: italic;
  color: hsl(210, 15%, 20%);
}

.blog-details .quote-break blockquote footer {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: hsl(210, 10%, 35%);
}

.blog-details .cta-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin: 2.5rem 0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.blog-details .cta-row .cta-button {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: clamp(0.75rem, 2vw, 1rem) clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2.25rem);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 2vw, 1.1rem);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.blog-details .cta-row .cta-button i {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* Primary solid button (How I Work) */
.blog-details .cta-row .cta-button:first-child {
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: #fff;
  border: 2px solid var(--accent-color);
}

.blog-details .cta-row .cta-button:first-child:hover {
  background-color: #6B8E23; /* olive hover */
  border-color: #6B8E23;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* Glassy secondary button (Book a Session) */
.blog-details .cta-row .cta-button.secondary {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15); /* transparent white */
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);            /* frosted glass effect */
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);    /* Safari support */
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  color: #fff;                            /* white text */
}

.blog-details .cta-row .cta-button.secondary i {
  color: #fff; /* white icon */
}

.blog-details .cta-row .cta-button.secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}


/* Consulting approach top row = 2 columns */
.consulting .feature-cards.top-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

/* Consulting approach bottom row = centered single card */
.consulting .feature-cards.bottom-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}



/* Single feature card centered under top row */
.consulting .single-feature {
  max-width: 360px;
  margin: 2rem auto 0 auto; /* centers it */
}

/* Force single card rows to center */
.feature-cards.single-center {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;   /* keeps spacing if ever reused */
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

/* Restrict the width so the card doesn’t blow out */
.feature-cards.single-center .feature-card {
  flex: 0 1 360px; /* ~same width as other cards */
}


/* Section container */
.overview-section {
  background: #f9fafa;
  padding: 120px 20px;
  position: relative;
}

.overview-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 50px;
  left: -60px;
  width: 180px;
  height: 180px;
  background: var(--accent-color);
  opacity: 0.1;
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Content wrapper */
.overview-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Headline */
.overview-lead {
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 2.8vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 400; /* serif display looks cleaner regular */
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: #1c2b27;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px;
}

/* Subtext */
.overview-subtext {
  font-family: var(--default-font);
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.4vw, 2rem); /* slightly larger */
  font-weight: 300;
  color: #444;
  line-height: 1.9;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 45px;
}

/* ----- Subtext Decoration OPTIONS (choose ONE) ----- */

/* Option A: Accent line above */
.overview-subtext::before {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--accent-color);
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Ensure all feature-card icons look the same */
.feature-card .card-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    var(--accent-color),
    color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), white 40%)
  );
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.feature-card .card-icon i {
  font-size: 20px;
  color: #fff; /* force white icon for all */
}

/* Bottom row flex container */
.feature-cards.bottom-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center; /* center horizontally */
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

/* Limit the width of the single card */
.feature-card.single-feature {
  max-width: 360px;
  flex: 1 1 auto;
  text-align: center;
}


/* --- Consulting approach (scoped) --- */
#approach.consulting .feature-cards.top-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}

/* Center the single card using a 3-track grid */
#approach.consulting .feature-cards.bottom-row {
  display: grid !important;              /* override any global display */
  grid-template-columns: 1fr minmax(280px, 360px) 1fr;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

#approach.consulting .feature-cards.bottom-row .feature-card {
  grid-column: 2;                        /* forces center track */
  text-align: center;
}

/* Unify icon look (also centers the circle) */
#approach.consulting .feature-card .card-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    var(--accent-color),
    color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), white 40%)
  );
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 15px;                   /* center the circle */
}

#approach.consulting .feature-card .card-icon i {
  font-size: 20px;
  color: #fff;                           /* force white icon */
}


/* Scoped to Consulting Services only */
#consulting-services .feature-cards {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 24px;
  margin: 2rem 0;
}

#consulting-services .feature-cards.row-3 {
  justify-content: center;
}

#consulting-services .feature-cards.row-2 {
  justify-content: center;
}

#consulting-services .feature-cards.row-1 {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Card styling (scoped) */
#consulting-services .feature-card {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 24px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  max-width: 320px;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Card icons (scoped) */
#consulting-services .feature-card .card-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    var(--accent-color),
    color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), white 40%)
  );
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 15px;
}

#consulting-services .feature-card .card-icon i {
  font-size: 22px;
  color: #fff;
}




/* --------------------------------------------------------------
# Therapy Page Background — Deep Sea Calm
-------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* --------------------------------------------------------------
# Therapy Page Background — Serene Blue Drift
-------------------------------------------------------------- */
body.blog-details-page.therapy-theme {
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    #F1F6F8 0%,     /* pale sky mist */
    #D6E2E6 30%,    /* soft cloud gray-blue */
    #B7C8CF 60%,    /* calm blue-gray */
    #96ABB3 100%    /* grounding slate tone */
  ) fixed;
  background-attachment: fixed;
}

body.blog-details-page.therapy-theme #blog-details.section {
  background: transparent;
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------
# Therapy Theme — Harmonized Surface & Accent Palette
# Works with: Serene Blue Drift Background
-------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* Base color tokens (define once for reuse) */
:root {
  --therapy-accent: #6C9296;          /* dusty teal-blue — Onke's brand accent */
  --therapy-accent-light: #8FAAB0;    /* lighter accent tint */
  --therapy-accent-soft: #C2D5D9;     /* pale background blend tone */
  --therapy-surface: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75); /* soft card bg over gradient */
  --therapy-surface-dark: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  --therapy-text: #243237;            /* deep slate text for contrast */
  --therapy-heading: #1D2E32;         /* stronger for titles */
}


/* --------------------------------------------------------------
# Therapy Theme — Unified Variable System
# Purpose: lock all accent/surface tones to a blue-gray harmony
# Works with: Serene Blue Drift background
-------------------------------------------------------------- */

body.blog-details-page.therapy-theme {
  /* Core Brand Palette — Therapy Context */
  --accent-color: #8CA7B0;             /* main blue-gray accent (buttons/icons) */
  --accent-color-light: #AFC3C9;       /* soft hover tone */
  --accent-color-dark: #5E7B82;        /* deeper text/icon tone */
  --accent-glow: rgba(140, 167, 176, 0.25);

  --surface-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75); /* base card bg */
  --surface-color-hover: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  --surface-outline: rgba(140, 167, 176, 0.25);

  --heading-color: #1E2F33;            /* near-black slate */
  --text-color: #32444A;               /* rich cool gray */
  --muted-text-color: #5B6A70;         /* subdued gray-blue */
  --link-color: var(--accent-color);
  --link-hover-color: var(--accent-color-dark);

  --badge-bg: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), white 60%);
  --badge-text: var(--heading-color);

  --shadow-color: rgba(92, 122, 130, 0.12);
  --focus-ring: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), white 70%);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------
# Therapy Page Background — Serene Blue Drift (unchanged)
-------------------------------------------------------------- */
body.blog-details-page.therapy-theme {
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    #F1F6F8 0%,     /* pale sky mist */
    #D6E2E6 30%,    /* soft cloud gray-blue */
    #B7C8CF 60%,    /* calm blue-gray */
    #96ABB3 100%    /* grounding slate tone */
  ) fixed;
  background-attachment: fixed;
}

body.blog-details-page.therapy-theme #blog-details.section {
  background: transparent;
}
/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Blog Author Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.blog-author .author-card {
  background-color: var(--surface-color);
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  padding: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-author .author-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 85%) 0%, transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0.6;
  z-index: 0;
}

.blog-author .author-header {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .blog-author .author-header {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

.blog-author .author-image-container {
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.blog-author .author-image-container .author-image {
  width: 180px;
  height: 180px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  object-fit: cover;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.blog-author .author-image-container .expertise-tags {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -10px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  width: max-content;
}

.blog-author .author-image-container .expertise-tags span {
  background: var(--surface-color);
  color: var(--accent-color);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 85%);
}

.blog-author .author-intro {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.blog-author .author-intro .name-block {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .blog-author .author-intro .name-block {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

.blog-author .author-intro .name-block .author-name {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--heading-color);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.blog-author .author-intro .name-block .verified-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 90%), color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 70%));
  color: var(--accent-color);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.blog-author .author-intro .name-block .verified-badge i {
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.blog-author .author-intro .author-tagline {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 30%);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

.blog-author .author-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.blog-author .author-content .content-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .blog-author .author-content .content-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
}

.blog-author .author-content .bio-section .bio-text {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--default-color);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.blog-author .author-content .bio-section .author-metrics {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .blog-author .author-content .bio-section .author-metrics {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

.blog-author .author-content .bio-section .author-metrics .metric {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 20%);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.blog-author .author-content .bio-section .author-metrics .metric i {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.blog-author .author-content .featured-posts h4 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--heading-color);
}

.blog-author .author-content .featured-posts .post-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.blog-author .author-content .featured-posts .post-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.blog-author .author-content .featured-posts .post-list li i {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-author .author-content .featured-posts .post-list li span {
  color: var(--default-color);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.blog-author .author-content .featured-posts .post-list li:hover {
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 95%);
}

.blog-author .author-content .featured-posts .post-list li:hover i {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.blog-author .author-footer {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 90%);
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .blog-author .author-footer {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

.blog-author .author-footer .connect-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .blog-author .author-footer .connect-links {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

.blog-author .author-footer .connect-links .social-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 25px;
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 95%);
  color: var(--default-color);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-author .author-footer .connect-links .social-link i {
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.blog-author .author-footer .connect-links .social-link:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.blog-author .author-footer .subscribe-button {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  border-radius: 25px;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-author .author-footer .subscribe-button i {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-author .author-footer .subscribe-button:hover {
  background-color: var(--heading-color);
}

.blog-author .author-footer .subscribe-button:hover i {
  transform: rotate(15deg);
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Blog Comments Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.blog-comments .comments-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  padding-bottom: 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 92%);
}

.blog-comments .comments-header .title {
  color: var(--heading-color);
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  margin: 0;
}

.blog-comments .comments-header .comments-stats {
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 95%);
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.blog-comments .comments-header .comments-stats .count {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.blog-comments .comments-header .comments-stats .label {
  font-size: 14px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.blog-comments .comments-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 40px;
}

.blog-comments .comment-thread {
  position: relative;
}

.blog-comments .comment-thread:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 25px;
  top: 80px;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 40%), color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 90%));
  z-index: 0;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .blog-comments .comment-thread:not(:last-child)::after {
    left: 35px;
  }
}

.blog-comments .comment-box {
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-comments .comment-box.reply {
  margin-left: 50px;
  margin-top: 25px;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .blog-comments .comment-box.reply {
    margin-left: 70px;
  }
}

.blog-comments .comment-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  position: relative;
}

.blog-comments .avatar-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.blog-comments .avatar-wrapper img {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 15px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 3px solid var(--surface-color);
  box-shadow: 0 3px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .blog-comments .avatar-wrapper img {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
  }
}

.blog-comments .avatar-wrapper img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.blog-comments .avatar-wrapper .status-indicator {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  right: -2px;
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #4CAF50;
  border: 2px solid var(--surface-color);
  z-index: 1;
}

.blog-comments .comment-content {
  flex: 1;
  background-color: var(--surface-color);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 25px;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-comments .comment-content:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 5px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.blog-comments .comment-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.blog-comments .comment-header .user-info h4 {
  color: var(--heading-color);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0 0 5px;
}

.blog-comments .comment-header .user-info .time-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 40%);
}

.blog-comments .comment-header .user-info .time-badge i {
  font-size: 13px;
}

.blog-comments .comment-header .engagement .likes {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 92%);
  border-radius: 20px;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.blog-comments .comment-header .engagement .likes i {
  font-size: 13px;
}

.blog-comments .comment-body p {
  color: var(--default-color);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.blog-comments .comment-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 15px;
}

.blog-comments .comment-actions .action-btn {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 8px 15px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 40%);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-comments .comment-actions .action-btn i {
  font-size: 15px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-comments .comment-actions .action-btn:hover {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 92%);
}

.blog-comments .comment-actions .action-btn:hover.like-btn i {
  transform: scale(1.2);
  color: #ff4b6e;
}

.blog-comments .comment-actions .action-btn:hover.reply-btn i {
  transform: translateX(-3px);
}

.blog-comments .comment-actions .action-btn:hover.share-btn i {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.blog-comments .comment-actions .action-btn.like-btn.active {
  color: #ff4b6e;
}

.blog-comments .replies-container {
  margin-top: 25px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 25px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .blog-comments .comments-header {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
  }

  .blog-comments .comments-header .title {
    font-size: 24px;
  }

  .blog-comments .comments-header .comments-stats {
    padding: 6px 15px;
  }

  .blog-comments .comments-header .comments-stats .count {
    font-size: 20px;
  }

  .blog-comments .comments-header .comments-stats .label {
    font-size: 12px;
  }

  .blog-comments .comment-content {
    padding: 20px;
  }

  .blog-comments .comment-header .user-info h4 {
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  .blog-comments .comment-header .user-info .time-badge {
    font-size: 13px;
  }

  .blog-comments .comment-body p {
    font-size: 14px;
  }

  .blog-comments .comment-actions .action-btn {
    padding: 6px 12px;
    font-size: 13px;
  }
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Book a Session Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.book-session {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto 0 auto;
  padding-top: 30px;
}

.book-session form {
  padding: 30px;
  background-color: var(--surface-color);
  border-radius: 15px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.book-session .section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.book-session .section-header h3 {
  font-size: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 15px;
}

.book-session .section-header h3:after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  display: block;
  width: 50px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--accent-color);
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.book-session .section-header p {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 30%);
  font-size: 15px;
  margin: 0;
}

.book-session .form-group {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.book-session .form-group label {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--heading-color);
  font-size: 14px;
}

.book-session .form-group .form-control {
  height: 48px;
  padding: 10px 15px;
  color: var(--default-color);
  background-color: var(--surface-color);
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 80%);
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
}

.book-session .form-group .form-control:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent-color);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 85%);
}

.book-session .form-group .form-control::placeholder {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 70%);
}

.book-session .form-group .form-control:hover:not(:focus) {
  border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 60%);
}

.book-session .form-group textarea.form-control {
  height: auto;
  min-height: 120px;
  resize: vertical;
}

.book-session .btn-submit {
  padding: 12px 32px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  border: none;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: 0.3s;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.book-session .btn-submit:hover {
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 15%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 70%);
}

.book-session .btn-submit:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
  box-shadow: none;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .book-session {
    padding: 20px;
  }

  .book-session .section-header h3 {
    font-size: 24px;
  }

  .book-session .btn-submit {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 20px;
  }
}
/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Blog Comment Form Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.blog-comment-form {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto 0 auto;
  padding-top: 30px;
}

.blog-comment-form form {
  padding: 30px;
  background-color: var(--surface-color);
  border-radius: 15px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.blog-comment-form .section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.blog-comment-form .section-header h3 {
  font-size: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 15px;
}

.blog-comment-form .section-header h3:after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  display: block;
  width: 50px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--accent-color);
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.blog-comment-form .section-header p {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 30%);
  font-size: 15px;
  margin: 0;
}

.blog-comment-form .form-group {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.blog-comment-form .form-group label {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--heading-color);
  font-size: 14px;
}

.blog-comment-form .form-group .form-control {
  height: 48px;
  padding: 10px 15px;
  color: var(--default-color);
  background-color: var(--surface-color);
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 80%);
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
}

.blog-comment-form .form-group .form-control:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent-color);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 85%);
}

.blog-comment-form .form-group .form-control::placeholder {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 70%);
}

.blog-comment-form .form-group .form-control:hover:not(:focus) {
  border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 60%);
}

.blog-comment-form .form-group textarea.form-control {
  height: auto;
  min-height: 120px;
  resize: vertical;
}

.blog-comment-form .btn-submit {
  padding: 12px 32px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  border: none;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: 0.3s;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-comment-form .btn-submit:hover {
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 15%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 70%);
}

.blog-comment-form .btn-submit:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
  box-shadow: none;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .blog-comment-form {
    padding: 20px;
  }

  .blog-comment-form .section-header h3 {
    font-size: 24px;
  }

  .blog-comment-form .btn-submit {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 20px;
  }
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Author Profile Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.author-profile .author-card {
  background-color: var(--surface-color);
  border-radius: 15px;
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  height: 100%;
}

.author-profile .author-card .author-image {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.author-profile .author-card .author-image img {
  width: 180px;
  height: 180px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.author-profile .author-card .author-info {
  text-align: center;
}

.author-profile .author-card .author-info h2 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.author-profile .author-card .author-info .designation {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 40%);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.author-profile .author-card .author-info .author-bio {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.author-profile .author-card .author-stats {
  border-top: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 90%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 90%);
  padding: 1rem 0;
}

.author-profile .author-card .author-stats .stat-item h4 {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.author-profile .author-card .author-stats .stat-item p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin: 0;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 40%);
}

.author-profile .author-card .social-links {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.author-profile .author-card .social-links a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 90%);
  color: var(--accent-color);
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin: 0 0.5rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.author-profile .author-card .social-links a:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.author-profile .author-card .social-links a i {
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.author-profile .author-content {
  background-color: var(--surface-color);
  border-radius: 15px;
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  height: 100%;
}

.author-profile .author-content .content-header {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.author-profile .author-content .content-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.author-profile .author-content .content-body p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.author-profile .author-content .content-body .expertise-areas h4 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.author-profile .author-content .content-body .expertise-areas .tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.author-profile .author-content .content-body .expertise-areas .tags span {
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 90%);
  color: var(--accent-color);
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 25px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.author-profile .author-content .content-body .expertise-areas .tags span:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
}

.author-profile .author-content .content-body .featured-articles h4 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.author-profile .author-content .content-body .featured-articles .article-card {
  background-color: var(--background-color);
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.author-profile .author-content .content-body .featured-articles .article-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.author-profile .author-content .content-body .featured-articles .article-card .article-img {
  height: 200px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.author-profile .author-content .content-body .featured-articles .article-card .article-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.author-profile .author-content .content-body .featured-articles .article-card .article-img:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.author-profile .author-content .content-body .featured-articles .article-card .article-details {
  padding: 1.25rem;
}

.author-profile .author-content .content-body .featured-articles .article-card .article-details .post-category {
  display: inline-block;
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 90%);
  color: var(--accent-color);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 15px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.author-profile .author-content .content-body .featured-articles .article-card .article-details h5 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.author-profile .author-content .content-body .featured-articles .article-card .article-details h5 a {
  color: var(--heading-color);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.author-profile .author-content .content-body .featured-articles .article-card .article-details h5 a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.author-profile .author-content .content-body .featured-articles .article-card .article-details .post-meta {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 40%);
}

.author-profile .author-content .content-body .featured-articles .article-card .article-details .post-meta span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin-right: 1rem;
}

.author-profile .author-content .content-body .featured-articles .article-card .article-details .post-meta span i {
  margin-right: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .author-profile .author-card {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .author-profile .featured-articles .article-card {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }
}


/* FAQ Section */
.faq {
  padding: 60px 0;
}

.faq .section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

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

.faq-item {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--surface-color);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.1vw, 1.125rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  text-align: left;
  color: var(--heading-color);
  background: none;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-question i {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s ease, padding 0.3s ease;
  padding: 0 20px;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 90%);
}

.faq-answer p {
  margin: 15px 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--default-color);
}

/* Active State */
.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
  max-height: 500px;
  padding: 15px 20px;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-question i {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  color: #6B8E23; /* olive hover color */
}

.faq-question:hover {
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 95%);
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# About Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.about .about-img {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 0 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.about .about-img img {
  border-radius: 20px;
}

.about .experience-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -30px;
  left: 20px;
  background-color: var(--surface-color);
  padding: 20px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  text-align: center;
  min-width: 160px;
}

.about .experience-badge h2 {
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.about .experience-badge p {
  margin: 5px 0 0;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--heading-color);
}

.about .projects-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 40px;
  right: 0;
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  padding: 20px;
  border-radius: 10px 0 0 10px;
  text-align: center;
  min-width: 160px;
}

.about .projects-badge h2 {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--contrast-color);
}

.about .projects-badge p {
  margin: 5px 0 0;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--contrast-color);
}

.about .feature-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.about .feature-item .feature-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 85%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.about .feature-item .feature-icon i {
  font-size: 28px;
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.about .feature-item .feature-content h4 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.about .feature-item .feature-content p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 25%);
}

.about .check-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 30px 0;
}

.about .check-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 25%);
}

.about .check-list li i {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.about .btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  border: none;
  padding: 15px 38px;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.about .btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 20%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .about .experience-badge {
    bottom: -15px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    padding: 15px;
    min-width: 140px;
  }

  .about .experience-badge h2 {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
  }

  .about .experience-badge p {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }

  .about .projects-badge {
    top: 15px;
    right: 15px;
    padding: 15px;
    min-width: 140px;
    border-radius: 10px;
  }

  .about .projects-badge h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .about .projects-badge p {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .about .experience-badge {
    padding: 12px;
    min-width: 120px;
  }

  .about .experience-badge h2 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }

  .about .experience-badge p {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }

  .about .projects-badge {
    padding: 12px;
    min-width: 120px;
  }

  .about .projects-badge h2 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }

  .about .projects-badge p {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Team Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.team .team-member {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--surface-color);
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: 0.4s;
  border: 2px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 90%);
  height: 100%;
}

.team .team-member:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 80%);
  border-color: var(--accent-color);
}

.team .team-member:hover .member-image:before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.team .team-member:hover .member-image img {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.team .team-member:hover .social-overlay {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
}

.team .team-member:hover .member-info h4 {
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.team .member-image {
  position: relative;
  height: 280px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.team .member-image:before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-color) 0%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 50%) 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: 0.4s;
  z-index: 1;
}

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

.team .social-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8));
  padding: 30px 20px 20px;
  transform: translateY(100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: 0.4s;
  z-index: 2;
}

.team .social-icons {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.team .social-icons a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  font-size: 18px;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.team .social-icons a:hover {
  background-color: var(--contrast-color);
  color: var(--accent-color);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.team .member-info {
  padding: 25px 20px 30px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

.team .member-info:before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 60px;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-color) 0%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 60%) 100%);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.team .member-info h4 {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: var(--heading-color);
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.team .member-info span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.team .member-info p {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 20%);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .team .team-member {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
  }

  .team .team-member .member-image {
    height: 250px;
  }

  .team .team-member .member-info {
    padding: 20px 15px 25px;
  }

  .team .team-member .member-info h4 {
    font-size: 20px;
  }

  .team .team-member .member-info p {
    font-size: 14px;
  }
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Contact Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.contact .container {
  max-width: 1280px;
}

.contact .contact-wrapper {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .contact .contact-wrapper {
    grid-template-columns: 38% 62%;
    gap: 30px;
  }
}

.contact .contact-info-panel {
  background: linear-gradient(
    145deg,
    #1E2D30,                     /* deep slate base (ties to Onke’s palette) */
    color-mix(in srgb, #1E2D30, #1a4372 55%)  /* darker blue blend from index page */
  );
  color: #F7F9FA;                /* light neutral text for readability */
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 40px 30px;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}
.contact .contact-info-panel .contact-info-header {
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.contact .contact-info-panel .contact-info-header h3 {
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  color: var(--contrast-color);
}

.contact .contact-info-panel .contact-info-header p {
  font-size: 15px;
  opacity: 0.85;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.contact .contact-info-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: auto;
}

@media (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 991px) {
  .contact .contact-info-cards {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

.contact .info-card {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.contact .info-card:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.contact .info-card .icon-container {
  width: 45px;
  height: 45px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.contact .info-card .icon-container i {
  font-size: 20px;
  color: var(--contrast-color);
}

.contact .info-card .card-content h4 {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
  color: var(--contrast-color);
}

.contact .info-card .card-content p {
  font-size: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.contact .social-links-panel {
  margin-top: 35px;
}

.contact .social-links-panel h5 {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  color: var(--contrast-color);
}

.contact .social-links-panel .social-icons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
}

.contact .social-links-panel .social-icons a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  font-size: 18px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.contact .social-links-panel .social-icons a:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.contact .contact-form-panel {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 30px;
}

.contact .map-container {
  width: 100%;
  height: 280px;
  border-radius: 15px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.contact .form-container {
  background-color: var(--surface-color);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 35px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.contact .form-container h3 {
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  color: var(--heading-color);
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--heading-color), color-mix(in srgb, var(--heading-color), var(--accent-color) 30%));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.contact .form-container p {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 15%);
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.contact .form-container .form-floating {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.contact .form-container .form-floating .form-control {
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 80%);
  padding: 24px 20px 8px 20px;
  height: calc(3.5rem + 3px);
  background-color: var(--surface-color);
  color: var(--default-color);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.contact .form-container .form-floating .form-control:focus {
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 85%);
  border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 40%);
  background-color: var(--surface-color);
}

.contact .form-container .form-floating .form-control::placeholder {
  color: transparent;
}

.contact .form-container .form-floating label {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 40%);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem 2.5rem 1.25rem;
}

.contact .form-container .form-floating label::after {
  background-color: transparent;
}

.contact .form-container .btn-submit {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--accent-color), color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), #1a4372 30%));
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  border: none;
  padding: 15px 25px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 16px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.contact .form-container .btn-submit:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 75%);
}

.contact .form-container .btn-submit i {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.contact .form-container .btn-submit:hover i {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .contact .contact-info-panel {
    padding: 30px 25px;
  }

  .contact .form-container {
    padding: 30px 25px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .contact .social-links-panel .social-icons {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Search Results Posts Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.search-results-posts article {
  background-color: var(--surface-color);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  padding: 30px;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.search-results-posts .post-img {
  max-height: 240px;
  margin: -30px -30px 15px -30px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.search-results-posts .post-category {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 40%);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.search-results-posts .title {
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 20px 0;
}

.search-results-posts .title a {
  color: var(--heading-color);
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.search-results-posts .title a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.search-results-posts .post-author-img {
  width: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin-right: 15px;
}

.search-results-posts .post-author {
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.search-results-posts .post-date {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 40%);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Pagination 3 Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.pagination-3 {
  padding-top: 0;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 40%);
}

.pagination-3 ul {
  display: flex;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  list-style: none;
}

.pagination-3 li {
  margin: 0 5px;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.pagination-3 li a {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-color);
}

.pagination-3 li a.active,
.pagination-3 li a:hover {
  background: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
}

.pagination-3 li a.active a,
.pagination-3 li a:hover a {
  color: var(--contrast-color);
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Starter Section Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.starter-section {
  /* Add your styles here */
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Error 404 Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.error-404 {
  padding: 80px 0;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.error-404 .error-icon {
  font-size: 5rem;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 15%);
}

.error-404 .error-code {
  font-size: clamp(6rem, 15vw, 12rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--heading-color), transparent 10%);
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  line-height: 1;
}

.error-404 .error-title {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--heading-color);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.error-404 .error-text {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 20%);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.error-404 .search-box {
  max-width: 500px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.error-404 .search-box .input-group {
  border-radius: 50px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.error-404 .search-box .form-control {
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 90%);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--default-color);
  background-color: var(--surface-color);
  border-radius: 50px;
}

.error-404 .search-box .form-control:focus {
  box-shadow: none;
  border-color: var(--accent-color);
}

.error-404 .search-box .form-control::placeholder {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 60%);
}

.error-404 .search-box .search-btn {
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  border: none;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.error-404 .search-box .search-btn:hover {
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 15%);
}

.error-404 .error-action .btn-primary {
  padding: 0.75rem 2rem;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  border: none;
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  border-radius: 50px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.error-404 .error-action .btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 15%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .error-404 {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }

  .error-404 .error-code {
    font-size: clamp(4rem, 12vw, 8rem);
  }

  .error-404 .error-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }

  .error-404 .error-text {
    font-size: 1rem;
    padding: 0 20px;
  }

  .error-404 .search-box {
    margin: 0 20px;
  }
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Widgets
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.widgets-container {
  margin: 60px 0 30px 0;
}

.widget-title {
  color: var(--heading-color);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0 0 10px 0;
  margin: 0 0 20px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.widget-title:before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  display: block;
  height: 2px;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 90%);
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 1px;
}

.widget-title:after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  display: block;
  width: 40px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent-color);
  left: 0;
  bottom: 1px;
}

.widget-item {
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.widget-item:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.search-widget form {
  background: var(--background-color);
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 75%);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 50px;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.search-widget form input[type=text] {
  border: 0;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  width: calc(100% - 40px);
  background-color: var(--background-color);
  color: var(--default-color);
}

.search-widget form input[type=text]:focus {
  outline: none;
}

.search-widget form button {
  background: none;
  color: var(--default-color);
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  border: 0;
  font-size: 16px;
  padding: 0 16px;
  transition: 0.3s;
  line-height: 0;
}

.search-widget form button i {
  line-height: 0;
}

.search-widget form button:hover {
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.search-widget form:is(:focus-within) {
  border-color: var(--accent-color);
}

.categories-widget ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.categories-widget ul li {
  padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.categories-widget ul li:last-child {
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.categories-widget ul a {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 20%);
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.categories-widget ul a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.categories-widget ul a span {
  padding-left: 5px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 50%);
  font-size: 14px;
}

.recent-posts-widget .post-item {
  display: flex;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.recent-posts-widget .post-item:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.recent-posts-widget .post-item img {
  width: 80px;
  margin-right: 15px;
}

.recent-posts-widget .post-item h4 {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: bold;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.recent-posts-widget .post-item h4 a {
  color: var(--default-color);
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.recent-posts-widget .post-item h4 a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.recent-posts-widget .post-item time {
  display: block;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 50%);
}

.tags-widget ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.tags-widget ul li {
  display: inline-block;
}

.tags-widget ul a {
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 94%);
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 30%);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 14px;
  padding: 5px 15px;
  margin: 0 6px 8px 0;
  display: inline-block;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.tags-widget ul a:hover {
  background: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
}

.tags-widget ul a span {
  padding-left: 5px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 60%);
  font-size: 14px;
}


  @media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .hero-excerpt {
      display: none !important;
    }
  }

  @media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .category-badges {
      display: none !important;
    }
  }

    @media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .article-stats {
      display: none !important;
    }
  }

/* Default icon state */
.feature-card .card-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color, #B46A46), black 15%);
  transition: color 0.3s ease, fill 0.3s ease;
}

/* Force all icons white on hover */
.feature-card:hover .card-icon,
.feature-card:hover .card-icon i,
.feature-card:hover .card-icon::before {
  color: #fff !important;
  fill: #fff !important;
}

.email-link {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.email-link:hover {
  color: var(--heading-color);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.form-response {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 1.5rem auto;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.form-success {
  background-color: #D8EEED; /* light aqua */
  color: #2e575a;
  border: 1px solid #6C9296;
}
.form-error {
  background-color: #F6DED1; /* warm blush */
  color: #B46A46;
  border: 1px solid #B46A46;
}






.form-response {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 1.5rem auto;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.form-success {
  background-color: #D8EEED; /* light aqua */
  color: #2e575a;
  border: 1px solid #6C9296;
}
.form-error {
  background-color: #F6DED1; /* warm blush */
  color: #B46A46;
  border: 1px solid #B46A46;
}


.container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;

  /* Minimal side padding that scales smoothly */
  padding-inline: clamp(0rem, 2vw, 1rem) !important;

  /* Prevent inherited margins or padding from parent sections */
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  /* Extra compression for phones */
  .container {
    padding-inline: 0.75rem !important;
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* Hide sidebar navigation on small screens */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .sidebar-navigation {
    display: none !important;
  }
}


/* Headline */
.overview-lead {
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.8vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 400; /* serif display looks cleaner regular */
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: #1c2b27;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px;
}

/* Hide author metrics on mobile screens */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .author-metrics {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

#about-author .author-image-wrapper {
  margin: 3rem auto 2rem;
  text-align: center;
}

#about-author .author-image {
  width: 180px;
  height: 180px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

#about-author .connect-links {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

#about-author .social-link {
  color: var(--heading-color);
  font-weight: 500;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

#about-author .social-link:hover {
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

#about-author .intro-paragraph {
  max-width: 1000px; /* matches card block width */
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: clamp(1rem, 4vw, 2rem);
  padding-right: clamp(1rem, 4vw, 2rem);
  text-align: center; /* optional — can set to left if preferred */
}

#about-author .intro-paragraph {
  
  margin: 1.5rem auto 2.5rem;
  padding: 0 clamp(1rem, 4vw, 2rem);
  font-family: var(--body-font, "Source Sans 3", "Inter", sans-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.15vw, 1.25rem);
  line-height: 1.75;
  letter-spacing: 0.015em;
  color: rgba(10, 20, 25, 0.85);
  text-align: center;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-optical-sizing: auto;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

#about-author .intro-paragraph strong {
  color: var(--accent-color, #B46A46);
  font-weight: 600;
}