/* ----------------------------------------------------
       1. DESIGN SYSTEM & ROOT VARIABLES
       ---------------------------------------------------- */
    :root {
      --primary-dark: #084b17;
      --primary-dark-rgb: 8, 75, 23;
      --primary-accent: #4A9B5F;
      --primary-accent-rgb: 74, 155, 95;
      --bg-light: #F8FAF8;
      --bg-dark: #111111;
      --bg-dark-card: #1A1A1A;
      --accent-light: #E8F2EC;
      --text-dark: #000000;
      --text-muted: #000000;
      --text-light: #FFFFFF;
      
      --font-main: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
      --font-heading: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
      
      --transition-smooth: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
      --transition-fast: all 0.2s ease;
      
      --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(8, 75, 23, 0.03);
      --shadow-md: 0 8px 30px rgba(8, 75, 23, 0.06);
      --shadow-lg: 0 16px 40px rgba(8, 75, 23, 0.1);
      
      --radius-sm: 8px;
      --radius-md: 12px;
      --radius-lg: 16px;
      --radius-full: 9999px;
    }

    /* ----------------------------------------------------
       2. GENERAL STYLES & RESET
       ---------------------------------------------------- */
    * {
      box-sizing: border-box;
      margin: 0;
      padding: 0;
    }

    /* Reset default tap highlight and focus styles */
    a, button, [role="button"], .nav-link, .btn {
      -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
    }

    a:focus, button:focus, [role="button"]:focus, .nav-link:focus, .btn:focus {
      outline: none;
    }

    a:focus-visible, button:focus-visible, [role="button"]:focus-visible, .nav-link:focus-visible, .btn:focus-visible {
      outline: 2px solid var(--primary-accent);
      outline-offset: 4px;
    }
    
    html, body {
      overflow-x: hidden;
      width: 100%;
      position: relative;
    }

    html {
      scroll-padding-top: 72px; /* Offset for fixed header */
      scroll-behavior: smooth;
      background-color: var(--primary-dark); /* Prevent white flash on page transitions */
    }
    
    body {
      font-family: var(--font-main);
      background-color: var(--bg-light);
      color: var(--text-dark);
      line-height: 1.6;
      -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    }

    h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
    }

    .container {
      width: 100%;
      max-width: 1240px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      padding: 0 24px;
    }

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

    button, input, textarea {
      font-family: inherit;
    }

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

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

    /* Section Utilities */
    section {
      padding: 30px 0 50px;
      position: relative;
    }

    .section-header-center {
      text-align: center;
      max-width: 680px;
      margin: 0 auto 56px;
    }

    .pill-badge {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 6px;
      background-color: var(--accent-light);
      color: var(--text-dark);
      padding: 6px 14px;
      border-radius: var(--radius-full);
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.5px;
      margin-bottom: 16px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      border: 1px solid rgba(74, 155, 95, 0.15);
    }

    .section-title {
      font-size: 2.3rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--text-dark);
      line-height: 1.25;
    }
    
    .section-subtitle {
      color: var(--text-muted);
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      margin-top: 12px;
    }

    /* Buttons */
    .btn {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 8px;
      font-weight: 500;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      padding: 12px 28px;
      border-radius: var(--radius-full);
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: var(--transition-smooth);
      border: none;
      outline: none;
    }

    .btn-filled-dark {
      background-color: var(--primary-dark);
      color: var(--text-light);
    }

    .btn-filled-dark:hover {
      background-color: #053811;
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(8, 75, 23, 0.15);
    }

    .btn-filled-accent {
      background-color: var(--primary-dark);
      color: var(--text-light);
    }

    .btn-filled-accent:hover {
      background-color: #3b824f;
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(74, 155, 95, 0.15);
    }

    .btn-outlined-dark {
      background-color: transparent;
      border: 1.5px solid var(--text-dark);
      color: var(--text-dark);
      padding: 10.5px 26.5px; /* Offset border weight */
    }

    .btn-outlined-dark:hover {
      background-color: var(--text-dark);
      color: var(--text-light);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }

    .btn-outlined-white {
      background-color: transparent;
      border: 1.5px solid var(--text-light);
      color: var(--text-light);
      padding: 10.5px 26.5px;
    }

    .btn-outlined-white:hover {
      background-color: var(--text-light);
      color: var(--primary-dark);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    }

    .btn-filled-white {
      background-color: var(--text-light);
      border: 1.5px solid var(--text-light);
      color: var(--primary-dark);
      padding: 10.5px 26.5px;
    }

    .btn-filled-white:hover {
      background-color: #f3f3f3;
      border-color: #f3f3f3;
      color: var(--primary-dark);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    }

    .divider-line {
      width: 100%;
      height: 1px;
      background-color: rgba(74, 155, 95, 0.15);
      margin: 24px 0;
    }

    /* ----------------------------------------------------
       3. SECTION 1 — NAVIGATION BAR
       ---------------------------------------------------- */
    .header-nav {
      position: fixed;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      right: 0;
      height: 72px;
      z-index: 1000;
      transition: var(--transition-smooth);
      background-color: transparent;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    }

    /* Header Scrolled State */
    .header-nav.scrolled {
      background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
      backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
      height: 72px;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(8, 75, 23, 0.05);
    }

    .nav-container {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      width: 100%;
    }

    /* Logo Styling */
    .logo-block {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
    }
    
    .logo-img {
      height: 48px;
      width: auto;
      transition: var(--transition-smooth);
      filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
    }

    .header-nav.scrolled .logo-img {
      filter: none;
    }

    /* Central Nav Links */
    .nav-links {
      display: flex;
      gap: 32px;
      align-items: center;
      margin-left: auto;
      margin-right: 40px;
    }

    .nav-link {
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
      position: relative;
      padding: 8px 0;
      transition: var(--transition-fast);
    }

    .nav-link:hover {
      color: var(--text-light);
    }

    .header-nav.scrolled .nav-link {
      color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    }

    .header-nav.scrolled .nav-link:hover {
      color: var(--text-dark);
      opacity: 1;
    }
    
    /* Right Action Buttons */
    .nav-actions {
      display: flex;
      gap: 12px;
      align-items: center;
    }

    .nav-actions .btn {
      padding: 8px 20px;
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      min-width: 125px;
    }

    .btn-donate-nav {
      background-color: var(--text-light);
      color: var(--primary-dark);
    }

    .btn-donate-nav:hover {
      background-color: var(--accent-light);
      transform: translateY(-1px);
    }

    .header-nav.scrolled .btn-donate-nav {
      background-color: var(--primary-dark);
      color: var(--text-light);
    }

    .header-nav.scrolled .btn-donate-nav:hover {
      background-color: #122C1E;
    }

    .btn-gift-nav {
      background-color: transparent;
      border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
      color: var(--text-light);
      padding: 6.5px 18.5px;
    }

    .btn-gift-nav:hover {
      background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      border-color: var(--text-light);
      transform: translateY(-1px);
    }

    .header-nav.scrolled .btn-gift-nav {
      border-color: var(--text-dark);
      color: var(--text-dark);
    }

    .header-nav.scrolled .btn-gift-nav:hover {
      background-color: var(--text-dark);
      color: var(--text-light);
    }

    /* Mobile Hamburger Menu */
    .hamburger-btn {
      display: none;
      background: none;
      border: none;
      cursor: pointer;
      color: var(--text-light);
      font-size: 1.8rem;
      transition: var(--transition-fast);
      z-index: 1001;
    }

    .header-nav.scrolled .hamburger-btn {
      color: var(--text-dark);
    }

    /* Mobile Navigation Drawer */
    .mobile-nav-drawer {
      position: fixed;
      top: 0;
      right: -100%;
      width: 280px;
      height: 100vh;
      background-color: var(--primary-dark);
      box-shadow: -4px 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
      padding: 90px 24px 40px;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 32px;
      z-index: 1002; /* sit on top of header */
      transition: right 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    }

    .mobile-nav-drawer.active {
      right: 0;
    }

    .drawer-close-btn {
      position: absolute;
      top: 20px;
      right: 24px;
      background: none;
      border: none;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
      font-size: 1.8rem;
      cursor: pointer;
      z-index: 10;
      transition: var(--transition-fast);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      padding: 4px;
    }

    .drawer-close-btn:hover {
      color: #ffffff;
      transform: scale(1.1);
    }

    .mobile-links {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 20px;
    }

    .mobile-link {
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
      padding: 8px 0;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
      transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    }

    .mobile-link:hover {
      color: #ffffff;
      padding-left: 4px; /* subtle slide-in hover effect */
    }

    .mobile-link.active {
      color: #ffffff;
      font-weight: 600;
      border-bottom-color: #ffffff;
    }

    .mobile-actions {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 12px;
      margin-top: auto;
    }

    .mobile-nav-overlay {
      position: fixed;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
      z-index: 1001; /* sit on top of header, but below drawer */
      opacity: 0;
      visibility: hidden;
      transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    }

    .mobile-nav-overlay.active {
      opacity: 1;
      visibility: visible;
    }
    /* ----------------------------------------------------
       4. SECTION 2 — HERO SECTION
       ---------------------------------------------------- */
    .hero-section {
      height: 100vh;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      padding: 0;
      background-color: #0b150f;
    }

    /* Full-bleed background canopy photo */
    .hero-bg {
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      z-index: 1;
    }

    /* Dark Overlay */
    .hero-overlay {
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      /* background: linear-gradient(
        to bottom,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) 0%,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) 50%,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65) 100%
      ); */

      background: linear-gradient(
        to bottom,
        rgba(8, 75, 23, 0.3) 0%,
        rgba(8, 75, 23, 0.45) 100%
      );

      z-index: 2;
    }

    .hero-content {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 3;
      text-align: center;
      color: var(--text-light);
      max-width: 820px;
      padding: 0 24px;
      margin-top: 40px;
    }

    .hero-badge {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
      color: var(--text-light);
      padding: 8px 18px;
      border-radius: var(--radius-full);
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      letter-spacing: 0.5px;
      margin-bottom: 24px;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    }

    .hero-title {
      font-size: 2.8rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      line-height: 1.2;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
      letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    }

    .hero-desc {
      font-size: 1.15rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
      max-width: 640px;
      margin: 0 auto 36px;
      font-weight: 400;
    }

    .hero-ctas {
      display: flex;
      gap: 16px;
      justify-content: center;
    }

    .hero-ctas .btn {
      padding: 14px 24px;
      font-size: 1rem;
    }

    /* Scroll Down Indicator */
    .scroll-down-chevron {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 30px;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      z-index: 3;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
      font-size: 2.2rem;
      cursor: pointer;
      animation: bounce 2s infinite;
      transition: color 0.2s ease;
    }

    .scroll-down-chevron:hover {
      color: var(--text-light);
    }

    @keyframes bounce {
      0%, 20%, 50%, 80%, 100% {
        transform: translate(-50%, 0);
      }
      40% {
        transform: translate(-50%, -10px);
      }
      60% {
        transform: translate(-50%, -5px);
      }
    }

    /* ----------------------------------------------------
       5. SECTION 3 — ABOUT US
       ---------------------------------------------------- */
    .about-section {
      background-color: #F4F6F4;
    }

    .about-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; /* Equal 50/50 columns */
      gap: 64px;
      align-items: center;
    }

    /* Asymmetric Photo Collage Grid */
    .about-collage {
      position: relative;
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
      gap: 16px;
      width: 100%;
    }

    .collage-img {
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
      transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    }

    .collage-img img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    }

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

    .collage-tall {
      grid-row: span 2;
      height: 100%; /* Auto-stretch to fit */
    }

    .collage-square {
      aspect-ratio: 1 / 1; /* 1by1 aspect ratio */
      height: auto;
    }

    /* Floating Impact Badge */
    .about-floating-badge {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: -16px;
      left: -16px;
      background-color: #ffffff;
      padding: 16px 24px;
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
      border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-accent);
      z-index: 10;
      animation: float 4s ease-in-out infinite;
    }

    .badge-text {
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--text-dark);
      white-space: nowrap;
    }

    @keyframes float {
      0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
      50% { transform: translateY(-6px); }
    }

    /* Content Area */
    .about-content {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: flex-start;
    }

    .about-intro-text {
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      margin-top: 20px;
      margin-bottom: 24px;
    }

    /* Mission / Vision Rows */
    .row-list {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 20px;
      width: 100%;
      margin-bottom: 32px;
    }

    .row-item {
      display: flex;
      gap: 16px;
      align-items: flex-start;
    }

    .row-icon-circle {
      width: 44px;
      height: 44px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background-color: var(--accent-light);
      border: 1px solid rgba(74, 155, 95, 0.15);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .row-icon-circle i {
      font-size: 1.25rem;
      color: var(--primary-accent);
    }

    .row-title {
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--text-dark);
      margin-bottom: 4px;
    }

    .row-desc {
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      line-height: 1.5;
    }

    /* ----------------------------------------------------
       5. SECTION 5 — OUR IMPACT (JOURNEY IN NUMBERS)
       ---------------------------------------------------- */
    .impact-section {
      position: relative;
      background-color: #0b150f;
      color: var(--text-light);
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .impact-bg {
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      z-index: 1;
    }

    .impact-overlay {
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      background: rgba(8, 75, 23, 0.88); /* Forest green overlay */
      z-index: 2;
    }

    .impact-content {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 3;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
    }

    .impact-section-title {
      color: var(--text-light);
    }

    .impact-subtitle {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    }

    /* Stat Cards Row */
    .stats-row {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 24px;
      width: 100%;
      margin-bottom: 48px;
    }

    .stat-card {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
      backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      padding: 32px 20px;
      text-align: center;
      transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    }

    .stat-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-8px);
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
      box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
    }

    .stat-icon {
      width: 52px;
      height: 52px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background-color: rgba(74, 155, 95, 0.15);
      border: 1px solid rgba(74, 155, 95, 0.3);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      margin: 0 auto 20px;
      color: var(--text-light);
      font-size: 1.4rem;
    }

    .stat-number {
      font-size: 2.8rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--text-light);
      line-height: 1.1;
      margin-bottom: 8px;
    }

    /* Leaf Divider Line */
    .stat-divider {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 12px;
      margin: 12px 0 16px;
    }
    
    .stat-divider span {
      flex: 1;
      height: 1px;
      background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    }

    .stat-divider i {
      color: var(--text-light);
      font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    .stat-label {
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 1px;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    }

    /* ----------------------------------------------------
       4. SECTION 4 — RECOGNITION & DIGNITARIES
       ---------------------------------------------------- */
    .recognition-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 24px;
      margin-top: 48px;
    }

    .recognition-card {
      background-color: #ffffff;
      border: 1px solid #e2e8e2;
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: var(--transition-smooth);
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      padding: 12px;
    }

    .recognition-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-5px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
      border-color: var(--primary-accent);
    }

    .recognition-img-wrapper {
      position: relative;
      border-radius: 8px;
      overflow: hidden;
      aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
      width: 100%;
    }

    .recognition-img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    }

    .recognition-card:hover .recognition-img {
      transform: scale(1.05);
    }

    .recognition-info {
      padding: 12px 4px 8px;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      text-align: center;
      flex-grow: 1;
    }

    .recognition-name {
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--primary-dark);
      line-height: 1.4;
      margin-bottom: 8px;
      flex-grow: 1;
    }

    .recognition-line {
      display: block;
      width: 24px;
      height: 3px;
      background-color: var(--primary-accent);
      border-radius: 2px;
      transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    }

    .recognition-card:hover .recognition-line {
      width: 48px;
    }

    @media (max-width: 1024px) {
      .recognition-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 20px;
      }
    }

    @media (max-width: 576px) {
      .recognition-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 16px;
      }
      .stats-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }
      .work-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }
    }

    /* ----------------------------------------------------
       6. SECTION 6 — AREAS OF WORK
       ---------------------------------------------------- */
    .work-section {
      background-color: #ffffff;
    }

    .work-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 24px;
    }

    .work-card {
      border: 1px solid #e1eadc;
      border-radius: 24px;
      padding: 56px 20px 24px 20px;
      text-align: center;
      transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
      background-color: #f8fbf5;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      position: relative;
      overflow: visible; /* Allow icon to overflow top edge */
      box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.01);
      margin-top: 40px; /* Space for top overlapping circle */
    }

    .work-card:hover {
      border-color: rgba(74, 155, 95, 0.35);
      transform: translateY(-8px);
      box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(8, 75, 23, 0.06);
    }

    .work-icon-wrap {
      position: absolute;
      top: -40px; /* Centered on top border (half inside, half outside) */
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: 80px;
      height: 80px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background-color: #ffffff;
      border: 2px solid #e1eadc;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      color: var(--text-dark);
      font-size: 1.85rem;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(8, 75, 23, 0.05);
      transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
      z-index: 10;
    }

    .work-card:hover .work-icon-wrap {
      background-color: var(--primary-dark);
      border-color: var(--primary-dark);
      color: var(--text-light);
      transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1.1) rotate(10deg);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(8, 75, 23, 0.25);
    }

    .work-title {
      font-family: var(--font-heading);
      font-size: 1.35rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--text-dark);
      margin-bottom: 12px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 4px;
    }

    .work-desc {
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      color: var(--text-dark);
      line-height: 1.6;
      margin-bottom: 16px;
    }

    .work-badge {
      margin-top: auto;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      padding: 8px 18px;
      border: 1px solid var(--text-dark);
      border-radius: 100px;
      background-color: #ffffff;
      color: var(--text-dark);
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      transition: all 0.3s ease;
    }

    .work-card:hover .work-badge {
      border-color: var(--text-dark);
      background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
      color: var(--text-dark);
    }

    /* ----------------------------------------------------
       7. SECTION 7 — FEATURED PROJECTS
       ---------------------------------------------------- */
    .projects-section {
      background-color: #ffffff;
    }

    /* Asymmetric Masonry Grid layout */
    .project-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr 1.15fr 1fr;
      grid-template-rows: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 20px;
      height: 520px;
      margin-bottom: 48px;
    }

    .project-card {
      position: relative;
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    }

    .project-card:hover {
      transform: scale(1.02);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
      z-index: 5;
    }

    /* Specific Grid Placements */
    .project-card-pos-0,
    .project-card-delhi,
    .project-card-delhi-ncr {
      grid-row: 1 / 3;
      grid-column: 1 / 2;
    }

    .project-card-pos-1,
    .project-card-haryana {
      grid-row: 1 / 2;
      grid-column: 2 / 3;
    }

    .project-card-pos-2,
    .project-card-uttarakhand {
      grid-row: 2 / 3;
      grid-column: 2 / 3;
    }

    .project-card-pos-3,
    .project-card-odisha {
      grid-row: 1 / 2;
      grid-column: 3 / 4;
    }

    .project-card-pos-4,
    .project-card-pune-eco {
      grid-row: 2 / 3;
      grid-column: 3 / 4;
    }

    .project-card-pos-5,
    .project-card-pune-corp {
      grid-row: 1 / 3;
      grid-column: 4 / 5;
    }

    /* Background image with zoom transition */
    .project-img {
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      background-size: cover;
      background-position: center;
      transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
      z-index: 1;
    }

    .project-card:hover .project-img {
      transform: scale(1.08);
    }

    /* Overlay for readability */
    .project-card-overlay {
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      background: linear-gradient(
        to bottom,
        rgba(0,0,0,0) 50%,
        rgba(8, 75, 23, 0.45) 100%
      );
      z-index: 2;
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    /* Frosted Glass label bottom */
    .project-label {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 16px;
      left: 16px;
      right: 16px;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
      backdrop-filter: blur(12px) saturate(180%);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) saturate(180%);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      padding: 14px 18px;
      z-index: 3;
      transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    }

    .project-card:hover .project-label {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }

    .project-title {
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--text-dark);
      line-height: 1.3;
    }

    /* Underline Accent for Titles */
    .underline-accent {
      position: relative;
      display: inline-block;
    }

    .underline-accent::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 2px;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 3px;
      background-color: var(--primary-accent);
      border-radius: 2px;
    }

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

     /* ----------------------------------------------------
        8. SECTION 8 — LATEST BLOG POSTS
        ---------------------------------------------------- */
     .blog-section {
       background-color: #ffffff;
     }

     .blog-grid {
       display: grid;
       grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
       gap: 30px;
       margin-bottom: 48px;
     }

     .blog-card {
       background-color: #ffffff;
       border: 1px solid #e2e8e2;
       border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
       overflow: hidden;
       display: flex;
       flex-direction: column;
       transition: var(--transition-smooth);
     }

     .blog-card:hover, .blog-card:focus-within {
       transform: translateY(-6px);
       box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
       border-color: rgba(74, 155, 95, 0.3);
       outline: none;
     }

     .blog-img-wrapper {
       width: 100%;
       aspect-ratio: 400 / 220;
       overflow: hidden;
       position: relative;
     }

     .blog-card-img {
       width: 100%;
       height: 100%;
       object-fit: cover;
       transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
     }

     .blog-card:hover .blog-card-img {
       transform: scale(1.05);
     }

     .blog-card-content {
       padding: 24px;
       display: flex;
       flex-direction: column;
       flex-grow: 1;
     }

     .blog-card-header {
       display: flex;
       justify-content: space-between;
       align-items: center;
       margin-bottom: 16px;
     }

     .blog-tag {
       font-size: 0.75rem;
       font-weight: 600;
       padding: 4px 10px;
       border-radius: var(--radius-full);
       text-transform: uppercase;
       letter-spacing: 0.5px;
       background-color: var(--accent-light);
       color: var(--primary-dark);
       border: 1px solid rgba(8, 75, 23, 0.08);
     }

     .blog-meta {
       font-size: 0.8rem;
       color: #666666;
     }

     .blog-card-title {
       font-size: 1.25rem;
       font-weight: 600;
       color: var(--text-dark);
       line-height: 1.4;
       margin-bottom: 12px;
       transition: var(--transition-fast);
     }

     .blog-card:hover .blog-card-title {
       color: var(--primary-accent);
     }

     .blog-card-excerpt {
       font-size: 0.9rem;
       color: #555555;
       line-height: 1.5;
       margin-bottom: 24px;
       flex-grow: 1;
     }

     .blog-card-footer {
       display: flex;
       justify-content: space-between;
       align-items: center;
       border-top: 1px solid #f0f4f0;
       padding-top: 16px;
       margin-top: auto;
     }

     .blog-author {
       display: flex;
       align-items: center;
       gap: 8px;
     }

     .blog-author-avatar {
       width: 22px;
       height: 22px;
       border-radius: 50%;
       object-fit: cover;
       background-color: #e2e8e2;
       border: 1px solid #d0d8d0;
     }

     .blog-author-name {
       font-size: 0.85rem;
       font-weight: 500;
       color: #444444;
     }

     .blog-read-link {
       display: inline-flex;
       align-items: center;
       gap: 4px;
       font-size: 0.85rem;
       font-weight: 600;
       color: var(--primary-accent);
       transition: var(--transition-smooth);
     }

     .blog-read-link i {
       font-size: 0.9rem;
       transition: transform 0.3s ease;
     }

     .blog-card:hover .blog-read-link i {
       transform: translate(2px, -2px);
     }

     .blog-footer {
       text-align: center;
       margin-top: 16px;
     }

     .btn-blog-view-all {
       border-radius: var(--radius-full);
     }

      /* ----------------------------------------------------
         9. SECTION 9 — FAQ
         ---------------------------------------------------- */
    .faq-section {
      background-color: #ffffff;
    }

    .faq-container {
      max-width: 720px;
      margin: 0 auto;
    }

    /* Accordion wrapper */
    .faq-accordion {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 16px;
    }

    .faq-item {
      border: 1px solid #E2E8E2;
      border-radius: 16px;
      overflow: hidden;
      background-color: #F8FAF8;
      transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    }

    .faq-item:hover {
      border-color: rgba(74, 155, 95, 0.25);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(8, 75, 23, 0.02);
      background-color: #fafdfa;
    }

    .faq-item.open {
      border-color: var(--primary-accent);
      box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(8, 75, 23, 0.05);
      background-color: #ffffff;
    }

    /* Header toggle */
    .faq-header {
      padding: 20px 24px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      cursor: pointer;
      user-select: none;
    }

    .faq-question {
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--text-dark);
      padding-right: 16px;
      line-height: 1.4;
    }

    .faq-icon-box {
      width: 32px;
      height: 32px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background-color: rgba(74, 155, 95, 0.06);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      color: var(--text-dark);
      transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .faq-icon-box i {
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      font-weight: 600;
    }

    .faq-item:hover .faq-icon-box {
      background-color: rgba(74, 155, 95, 0.12);
    }

    /* [+] rotates to [×] when open */
    .faq-item.open .faq-icon-box {
      transform: rotate(45deg);
      background-color: var(--primary-accent);
      color: #ffffff;
    }

    /* Expandable Body Panel */
    .faq-content {
      max-height: 0;
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: max-height 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), padding 0.3s ease;
      padding: 0 24px;
    }

    .faq-answer {
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      line-height: 1.6;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(74, 155, 95, 0.1);
      padding-top: 16px;
      padding-bottom: 20px;
    }

    /* ----------------------------------------------------
       10. SECTION 10 — GET IN TOUCH
       ---------------------------------------------------- */
    .contact-section {
      background-color: var(--primary-dark);
      color: var(--text-light);
    }

    /* Top Banner Strip */
    .contact-banner {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      padding: 24px 36px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      margin-bottom: 72px;
      box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    }

    .contact-banner-text {
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--text-light);
    }

    .contact-banner-actions {
      display: flex;
      gap: 16px;
    }

    .contact-banner-actions .btn {
      padding: 10px 24px;
      font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    .contact-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr;
      gap: 64px;
    }

    /* Form Fields Styling */
    .contact-form-title {
      font-size: 1.3rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      margin-bottom: 24px;
      color: var(--text-light);
    }

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

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

    .input-control {
      width: 100%;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
      border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      padding: 14px 18px;
      color: var(--text-light);
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      outline: none;
      transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    }

    .input-control::placeholder {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    }

    .input-control:focus {
      border-color: var(--primary-accent);
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(74, 155, 95, 0.15);
    }

    textarea.input-control {
      resize: vertical;
      min-height: 120px;
    }

    .btn-submit-form {
      width: 100%;
      padding: 14px;
      font-weight: 600;
    }

    /* Inline Success Banner */
    .success-banner {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 12px;
      background-color: var(--accent-light);
      border: 1px solid rgba(74, 155, 95, 0.3);
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      padding: 16px 20px;
      margin-top: 20px;
      color: var(--text-dark);
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(10px);
      height: 0;
      overflow: hidden;
      padding: 0;
      margin: 0;
      transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    }

    .success-banner.visible {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translateY(0);
      height: auto;
      padding: 16px 20px;
      margin-top: 20px;
    }

    .success-banner i {
      font-size: 1.3rem;
      color: var(--text-dark);
    }

    /* Find Us Column info */
    .info-list {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 24px;
      margin-bottom: 32px;
    }

    .info-item {
      display: flex;
      gap: 16px;
      align-items: flex-start;
    }

    .info-icon {
      width: 44px;
      height: 44px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      color: var(--text-light);
      font-size: 1.25rem;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .info-title {
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.5px;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
      margin-bottom: 4px;
    }

    .info-value {
      font-size: 1rem;
      color: var(--text-light);
      line-height: 1.4;
    }

    .info-value a:hover {
      color: var(--primary-accent);
    }

    /* Embedded Google Map with green tones filter styling */
    .map-embed-wrapper {
      width: 100%;
      height: 250px;
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    }

    .map-embed-wrapper iframe {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      border: none;
    }

    /* ----------------------------------------------------
       11. SECTION 11 — FOOTER
       ---------------------------------------------------- */
    .footer {
      background-color: var(--bg-dark);
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
      padding: 80px 0 32px;
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    }

    .footer-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
      gap: 40px;
      margin-bottom: 56px;
    }

    .footer-logo-col {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 16px;
    }

    .footer-logo {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
    }

    .footer-logo-img {
      height: 48px;
      width: auto;
      filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
    }

    .footer-logo-tagline {
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
      line-height: 1.4;
    }

    /* Social Icons list */
    .social-list {
      display: flex;
      gap: 10px;
      margin-top: 12px;
    }

    .social-link {
      width: 36px;
      height: 36px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
      background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
      transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    }

    .social-link:hover {
      color: var(--text-light);
      background-color: var(--primary-accent);
      border-color: var(--primary-accent);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }

    .social-link i {
      font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    /* Columns titles */
    .footer-title {
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--text-light);
      margin-bottom: 20px;
      letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    }

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

    .footer-link-item {
      transition: var(--transition-fast);
      cursor: pointer;
    }

    .footer-link-item:hover {
      color: var(--text-light);
    }

    /* Make a Difference Column */
    .footer-cta-desc {
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      margin-bottom: 16px;
      line-height: 1.5;
    }

    .footer-cta-actions {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 8px;
    }

    .footer-cta-actions .btn {
      width: 100%;
      padding: 10px 16px;
      font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    .btn-footer-outlined {
      border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
    }

    .btn-footer-outlined:hover {
      border-color: var(--text-light);
      background-color: var(--text-light);
      color: var(--text-dark);
    }

    /* Bottom Copyright strip */
    .footer-bottom {
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      padding-top: 32px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    }

    .footer-bottom-links {
      display: flex;
      gap: 24px;
    }

    .footer-bottom-link:hover {
      color: var(--text-light);
    }

    /* ----------------------------------------------------
       12. RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES
       ---------------------------------------------------- */
    
    /* Responsive Breakpoint: 1024px Desktop/Tablet transition */
    @media (max-width: 1024px) {
      .about-grid {
        gap: 40px;
      }

      .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr 1fr;
      }

      .footer-col-cta {
        grid-column: span 3;
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr;
        gap: 24px;
        align-items: center;
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
        padding-top: 24px;
        margin-top: 12px;
      }

      .footer-cta-actions {
        flex-direction: row;
      }
      
      .footer-cta-actions .btn {
        width: auto;
        flex: 1;
      }
    }

    /* Responsive Breakpoint: 768px Tablet */
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .blog-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
      }

      .blog-card:nth-child(3) {
        grid-column: span 2;
        flex-direction: row;
      }

      .blog-card:nth-child(3) .blog-img-wrapper {
        width: 45%;
        aspect-ratio: auto;
      }

      .blog-card:nth-child(3) .blog-card-content {
        width: 55%;
      }

      section {
        padding: 40px 0 60px;
      }

      .section-title {
        font-size: 1.95rem;
      }

      /* Navigation hamburger trigger */
      .nav-links, .nav-actions {
        display: none;
      }

      .hamburger-btn {
        display: block;
      }

      .hero-section {
        height: auto;
        min-height: 80vh;
        padding: 110px 0 70px 0;
      }

      .hero-content {
        margin-top: 0;
      }

      .hero-title {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
      }

      .hero-desc {
        font-size: 1rem;
      }

      .about-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 48px;
      }

      .about-collage {
        order: 1; /* Show image collage first */
        max-width: 520px;
        margin: 0 auto;
        width: 100%;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }

      .collage-tall {
        height: auto;
        aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
      }

      .collage-square {
        display: none;
      }

      .about-content {
        order: 2; /* Show text content second */
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
      }

      .row-item {
        text-align: left;
      }

      .about-floating-badge {
        bottom: -10px;
        left: -10px;
        padding: 12px 18px;
      }

      .stats-row {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 16px;
      }

      .work-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 16px;
      }

      .contact-banner {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 20px;
        padding: 24px;
      }

      .contact-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 48px;
      }

      .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr 1fr;
      }

      .footer-col-cta {
        grid-column: span 3;
      }

      .project-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        grid-template-rows: auto;
        height: auto;
        gap: 16px;
      }

      .project-card-pos-0,
      .project-card-pos-1,
      .project-card-pos-2,
      .project-card-pos-3,
      .project-card-pos-4,
      .project-card-pos-5,
      .project-card-delhi,
      .project-card-delhi-ncr,
      .project-card-haryana,
      .project-card-uttarakhand,
      .project-card-odisha,
      .project-card-pune-eco,
      .project-card-pune-corp {
        grid-row: auto;
        grid-column: auto;
      }

      .project-card.tall,
      .project-card.stacked {
        height: 280px;
      }
    }

    /* Responsive Breakpoint: 480px Mobile */
    @media (max-width: 480px) {
      section {
        padding: 30px 0 50px;
      }

      .blog-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
      }

      .blog-card:nth-child(3) {
        grid-column: span 1;
        flex-direction: column;
      }

      .blog-card:nth-child(3) .blog-img-wrapper {
        width: 100%;
        aspect-ratio: 400 / 220;
      }

      .blog-card:nth-child(3) .blog-card-content {
        width: 100%;
      }

      .section-title {
        font-size: 1.7rem;
      }

      .hero-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
      }

      .hero-ctas {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 12px;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 270px;
        margin: 0 auto;
      }

      .hero-ctas .btn {
        width: 100%;
      }


      .about-floating-badge {
        bottom: 8px;
        left: 8px;
      }

      .stats-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }

      .work-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }

      .project-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }

      .project-card.tall, .project-card.stacked {
        height: 260px;
      }

      .form-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 0;
      }

      .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 32px;
      }

      .footer-col-cta {
        grid-column: span 1;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }

      .footer-cta-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
      }

      .footer-bottom {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 16px;
        text-align: center;
      }

      .footer-bottom-links {
        justify-content: center;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
      }
    }
  

    @keyframes spin {
      from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
      to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
    }

    /* ----------------------------------------------------
       13. ANIMATIONS & REVEAL SYSTEM
       ---------------------------------------------------- */
    @keyframes fadeInUp {
      from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(24px);
      }
      to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
      }
    }

    @keyframes fadeIn {
      from {
        opacity: 0;
      }
      to {
        opacity: 1;
      }
    }

    /* Hero Page-Load Transitions */
    .hero-bg {
      opacity: 0;
      animation: fadeIn 1.2s ease-out forwards;
    }

    .hero-content .hero-title {
      opacity: 0;
      animation: fadeInUp 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.15s forwards;
    }

    .hero-content .hero-desc {
      opacity: 0;
      animation: fadeInUp 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.3s forwards;
    }

    .hero-ctas {
      opacity: 0;
      animation: fadeInUp 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.45s forwards;
    }

    /* Scroll Reveal Base Rules */
    .reveal {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(24px);
      transition: opacity 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
      transition-delay: var(--delay, 0ms);
      will-change: opacity, transform;
    }

    .reveal.reveal-left {
      transform: translateX(-30px);
    }

    .reveal.reveal-right {
      transform: translateX(30px);
    }

    .reveal.reveal-scale {
      transform: scale(0.95);
    }

    .reveal.revealed {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
    }

    /* Smooth scale-up for hover buttons */
    .btn:hover {
      transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
    }

    /* Breadcrumb Trail Styles */
    .breadcrumb-trail {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 8px;
      margin-bottom: 14px;
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    }

    .breadcrumb-trail a {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    }

    .breadcrumb-trail a:hover {
      color: var(--primary-accent);
      text-decoration: underline;
    }

    .breadcrumb-trail i {
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      opacity: 0.7;
    }

    .breadcrumb-trail span {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    }

    /* Back to Top Button */
    .back-to-top {
      position: fixed;
      bottom: 30px;
      right: 30px;
      width: 48px;
      height: 48px;
      background-color: var(--primary-accent);
      color: var(--text-light);
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1.25rem;
      cursor: pointer;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(8, 75, 23, 0.25);
      border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
      opacity: 0;
      visibility: hidden;
      transition: opacity 0.3s, visibility 0.3s, transform 0.3s, background-color 0.3s;
      z-index: 999;
    }

    .back-to-top.active {
      opacity: 1;
      visibility: visible;
    }

    .back-to-top:hover {
      background-color: var(--primary-dark);
      transform: translateY(-5px);
      color: var(--primary-accent);
      border-color: var(--primary-accent);
    }

/* NATIVE PRINT DIALOG STYLING */
.print-only-receipt {
  display: none;
}

@media print {
  @page {
    size: auto;
    margin: 0 !important;
  }
  body {
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    display: block !important;
  }

  /* Hide all normal page content */
  body > * {
    display: none !important;
  }
  
  /* Show only the print-ready container */
  #print-only-container,
  #print-only-container * {
    display: block !important;
  }
  
  /* Retain flex alignment inside receipt rows */
  #print-only-container .receipt-row {
    display: flex !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed #cbd5e0 !important;
    padding: 10px 0 !important;
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
  }
  
  #print-only-container .receipt-row:last-child {
    border-bottom: none !important;
    font-size: 1.1rem !important;
    font-weight: bold !important;
    padding-top: 15px !important;
    color: #1b4d3e !important;
  }
  
  #print-only-container {
    display: block !important;
    position: static !important;
    width: 90% !important;
    max-width: 550px !important;
    margin: 1.6cm auto !important; /* Perfectly centers the container horizontally on the page */
    padding: 40px !important;
    font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif !important;
    color: #2d3748 !important;
    line-height: 1.5 !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }
  
  .print-header {
    text-align: center !important;
    margin-bottom: 30px !important;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #1b4d3e !important;
    padding-bottom: 20px !important;
  }
  
  .print-header img {
    height: 56px !important;
    width: auto !important;
    margin-bottom: 10px !important;
    object-fit: contain !important;
    display: block !important;
    margin-left: auto !important;
    margin-right: auto !important;
  }
  
  .print-header h2 {
    color: #1b4d3e !important;
    margin: 0 0 5px 0 !important;
    font-size: 1.6rem !important;
  }
  
  .print-header p {
    margin: 0 !important;
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
    color: #4a5568 !important;
  }
  
  .print-receipt-table {
    background: #f7f9f6 !important;
    border: 1px solid #cbd5e0 !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    padding: 20px !important;
    margin-bottom: 20px !important;
    -webkit-print-color-adjust: exact !important;
    print-color-adjust: exact !important;
  }
  
  .print-tax-note {
    background: #e8f5e9 !important;
    border: 1px solid #c8e6c9 !important;
    border-radius: 6px !important;
    padding: 12px 16px !important;
    font-size: 0.8rem !important;
    color: #2e7d32 !important;
    margin-top: 20px !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    -webkit-print-color-adjust: exact !important;
    print-color-adjust: exact !important;
  }
  
  .print-footer {
    text-align: center !important;
    margin-top: 40px !important;
    font-size: 0.8rem !important;
    color: #718096 !important;
    border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    padding-top: 20px !important;
  }
}

/* ====================================================
   13. INSTAGRAM REELS TESTIMONIALS SECTION
   ==================================================== */
.reels-section {
  background-color: var(--bg-light);
  padding: 80px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.reels-section .pill-badge {
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.reels-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 60px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.reel-card {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 9/16;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  background-color: var(--bg-dark-card);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  border: 1px solid rgba(74, 155, 95, 0.15);
}

/* Floating Wavy Alignment on Large Desktop Screens */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  html {
    scroll-padding-top: 88px;
  }
  .header-nav {
    height: 88px;
  }
  .header-nav.scrolled {
    height: 88px;
  }
  .logo-img {
    height: 58px;
  }
  .reels-grid {
    padding-top: 20px;
    padding-bottom: 20px;
  }
  
  .reel-card:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(-20px); }
  .reel-card:nth-child(2) { transform: translateY(20px); }
  .reel-card:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(20px); }
  .reel-card:nth-child(4) { transform: translateY(-20px); }
  
  .reel-card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  }
  .reel-card:nth-child(1):hover,
  .reel-card:nth-child(4):hover {
    transform: translateY(-30px) scale(1.03);
  }
  .reel-card:nth-child(2):hover,
  .reel-card:nth-child(3):hover {
    transform: translateY(10px) scale(1.03);
  }
}

/* Background Image Layer */
.reel-bg-img {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  z-index: 1;
}

.reel-card:hover .reel-bg-img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* Dynamic Gradient Overlay */
.reel-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 0%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) 50%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85) 100%
  );
  z-index: 2;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.reel-card:hover .reel-overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) 0%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) 40%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) 100%
  );
}

/* Icons styling */
.reel-top-bar {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  z-index: 3;
}

.reel-insta-icon {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.reel-card:hover .reel-insta-icon {
  background: #E1306C;
  border-color: #E1306C;
  transform: rotate(15deg);
}

.reel-play-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.9);
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  z-index: 3;
  opacity: 0.85;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.reel-card:hover .reel-play-btn {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1);
  background-color: var(--primary-accent);
  color: #fff;
  opacity: 1;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(74, 155, 95, 0.4);
}

/* Card Quote Content */
.reel-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  padding: 24px;
  color: var(--text-light);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.reel-quote {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.5;
  font-style: italic;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 4;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.reel-author-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.reel-avatar {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--primary-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.reel-author-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}

.reel-author-name {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-light);
  text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.reel-rating-handle {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.reel-author-handle {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.reel-rating {
  color: #FFB800;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  display: flex;
  gap: 1px;
}

/* Footer Button */
.reels-footer {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

/* --- Mobile Adaptations & Sliders --- */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .reels-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    margin-top: 40px;
  }
  .reels-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }
  .reel-card {
    aspect-ratio: 9/15;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .reels-grid {
    display: flex;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 15px 24px 25px;
    margin-left: -24px;
    margin-right: -24px;
    margin-top: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  }
  
  .reels-grid::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
  }

  .reel-card {
    flex: 0 0 255px;
    aspect-ratio: 9/16;
    scroll-snap-align: center;
  }
}

/* ====================================================
   3.5 BRANDS SLIDER SECTION
   ==================================================== */
.brands-section {
  padding: 45px 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-light);
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(74, 155, 95, 0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(74, 155, 95, 0.08);
}

.brands-title-wrapper {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.brands-subtitle-top {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--primary-accent);
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.brands-slider {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 15px 0;
  /* Premium edge-feather fade effect */
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, #000 15%, #000 85%, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, #000 15%, #000 85%, transparent);
}

.brands-track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  align-items: center;
  /* Scroll from left-to-right (from translateX(-50%) to translateX(0)) - slowed down */
  animation: scroll-left-to-right 40s linear infinite;
}

.brands-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 60px;
  padding-right: 60px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 160px;
  height: 60px;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.brand-item img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  opacity: 0.85;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.brand-item:hover img {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* Specific logo scaling for wide/small brand assets */
.brand-item img[src*="bluebuck-media"] {
  transform: scale(1.3);
}
.brand-item:hover img[src*="bluebuck-media"] {
  transform: scale(1.4);
}

.brand-item img[src*="marengo-hospital"] {
  transform: scale(1.5);
}
.brand-item:hover img[src*="marengo-hospital"] {
  transform: scale(1.6);
}



/* Scroll Left-to-Right Animation */
@keyframes scroll-left-to-right {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
}

/* Responsive Styles for Brands Section */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .brands-section {
    padding: 30px 0;
  }
  .brands-group {
    gap: 40px;
    padding-right: 40px;
  }
  .brand-item {
    width: 120px;
    height: 45px;
  }
  .brands-track {
    animation-duration: 30s;
  }
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────
   SPEED OPTIMIZATION OVERRIDES (No Design Changes)
   ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

/* content-visibility: auto tells the browser to skip rendering sections that are below the fold until the user scrolls close to them. */
.recognition-section,
.work-section,
.reels-section,
.faq-section,
.contact-section,
.donate-section,
.journal-listing-section {
  content-visibility: auto;
  contain-intrinsic-size: auto 600px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Prevent scroll-reveal hidden elements (opacity: 0) from causing a blank page trap on slow mobile connections. */
  .reveal, 
  .reveal.reveal-left, 
  .reveal.reveal-right, 
  .reveal.reveal-scale {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
    animation: none !important;
  }
  
  .hero-content .hero-title,
  .hero-content .hero-desc,
  .hero-ctas {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    animation: none !important;
  }
}