:root {
  /* Brand Colors */
  --teal: #0d9488;
  --teal-dark: #0f766e;
  --teal-light: #14b8a6;
  --teal-50: #f0fdfa;

  --blue: #0ea5e9;
  --blue-dark: #0284c7;

  --green: #10b981;
  --green-dark: #059669;
  --green-light: #34d399;

  --gold: #d4af37;
  --gold-light: #f0c75e;
  --gold-dark: #b8941f;

  /* Neutrals (Adjusted for better contrast/accessibility) */
  --white: #ffffff;
  --gray-50: #f9fafb;
  --gray-100: #f3f4f6;
  --gray-200: #e5e7eb;
  --gray-400: #9ca3af;
  --gray-500: #6b7280;
  --gray-600: #4b5563; /* Darkened for readability */
  --gray-700: #374151;
	--gray-800: #1F2937; /* Tailwind CSS Standard */
  --gray-900: #111827;

  /* Footer */
  --footer-bg: #2a4365;
  --footer-text: #ffffff;
  --footer-muted: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);

  /* Effects */
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 20px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.1);
  --shadow-lg: 0 10px 40px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.15);
  --shadow-gold: 0 4px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  --radius: 16px;
  --radius-sm: 10px;
  --radius-lg: 24px;
  --transition: 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* ---- Base ---- */
* { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; scroll-padding-top: 100px; }
body {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  color: var(--gray-800);
  background: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.7; /* Increased line height for readability */
  font-size: 1.05rem; /* Slightly larger base font for accessibility */
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 { color: var(--gray-900); font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.3; }
a { text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--transition); }
img, svg { max-width: 100%; height: auto; }

/* ---- Gradient Text ---- */
.gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-light) 30%, var(--teal) 65%, var(--green) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  color: transparent;
}
.gradient-text-light {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-light) 0%, #fff 50%, var(--green-light) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  color: transparent;
}

/* ---- Section Helpers ---- */
.section-padding { padding: 50px 0; }

.section-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal-dark);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  color: var(--gray-900);
}
.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--gray-800);
  max-width: 620px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ============================================
   NAVIGATION (GPU-Optimized)
   ============================================ */
.navbar-auric {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75); /* Use background-color instead of background */
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(180%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.12);
  padding: 1rem 0;
  /* Because the navbar is position: fixed, padding reflow is isolated and cheap */
  transition: padding 0.35s ease, background-color 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
}
.navbar-auric.scrolled {
  padding: 0.6rem 0;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75); /* Slight opacity bump for better text contrast when scrolled */
  box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.1);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.08);
}

/* 
  GPU GOLD STANDARD: Instead of animating height/width/font-size, 
  we use transform: scale(). 
  We also add 'will-change' to hint the browser to put this on the GPU immediately.
*/
.brand-logo-img,
.brand-text {
  transform: scale(1);
  transform-origin: left center; /* Keeps it anchored to the left when shrinking */
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
  will-change: transform; 
}
.navbar-auric.scrolled .brand-logo-img,
.navbar-auric.scrolled .brand-text {
  transform: scale(0.85); /* Shrinks visually without triggering CPU layout */
}

.brand-text {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: transparent;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, #0e5146, #167363);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.navbar-auric .nav-link {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--gray-800);
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem !important;
  border-radius: 8px;
  position: relative;
  /* Explicitly define transitions rather than using 'all' for better CPU performance */
  transition: color var(--transition), background-color var(--transition);
}
.navbar-auric .nav-link:hover,
.navbar-auric .nav-link.active {
  color: var(--teal-dark);
  background-color: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.08); /* use background-color */
}
.navbar-auric .nav-link.active::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 20px;
  height: 3px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--green));
}

.dropdown-menu-auric {
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  padding: 0.5rem;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.dropdown-menu-auric .dropdown-item {
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
  color: var(--gray-800);
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}
.dropdown-menu-auric .dropdown-item:hover {
  background-color: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.1);
  color: var(--teal-dark);
}

/* Order Now Button */
.btn-order-now {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--green));
  color: #fff !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  padding: 0.7rem 1.8rem !important;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.35);
  /* GPU optimized: animate transform and box-shadow instead of 'all' */
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), background var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
  will-change: transform;
}
.btn-order-now:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px); /* GPU powered! */
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.45);
  color: #fff !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-dark), var(--green-dark)) !important;
}

/* Toggler */
.navbar-toggler { font-size: 1.3rem; }
.navbar-toggler:focus { box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.15); }

/* ---- Mobile Collapsed Panel (≤ 991.98px) ---- */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .navbar-auric .navbar-collapse {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, var(--teal-50) 100%);
    margin-top: 1rem;
    padding: 1.25rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    border: 1px solid rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.12);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  }
  .navbar-auric .navbar-nav { gap: 0.25rem !important; }

  .navbar-auric .nav-link {
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem !important;
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .navbar-auric .nav-link.active::after { display: none; }
  .navbar-auric .nav-link.active { background-color: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.12); }

  .navbar-auric .dropdown-menu-auric {
    border: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    background-color: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.05);
    margin: 0.25rem 0 0.5rem 2.25rem;
    padding: 0.25rem;
    min-width: 0;
  }
  .navbar-auric .dropdown-menu-auric .dropdown-item { padding: 0.55rem 1rem; }

  .navbar-auric .btn-order-now {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 1rem !important;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* ============================================
   HERO SECTION
   ============================================ */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--teal-50) 0%, #fff 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 100vh;
	min-height: 100dvh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.hero-bg-shapes { position: absolute; inset: 0; overflow: hidden; pointer-events: none; }
.shape {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px);
  opacity: 0.4;
}
.shape-1 { width: 500px; height: 500px; background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--teal-light), transparent); top: -150px; right: -100px; }
.shape-2 { width: 400px; height: 400px; background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--gold-light), transparent); bottom: -100px; left: -50px; opacity: 0.25; }
.shape-3 { width: 300px; height: 300px; background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--green-light), transparent); top: 40%; left: 45%; opacity: 0.2; }

.hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; padding-top: 120px; }
.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--teal-dark);
  background: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.15);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.hero-badge i { color: var(--gold); }

.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--gray-900);
}
.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--gray-800);
  max-width: 540px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.hero-trust { gap: 24px !important; }
.trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gray-800);
}
.trust-item i { color: var(--teal); font-size: 1.1rem; }

/* Hero Visual Placeholder */
.hero-visual { padding-top: 120px; position: relative; z-index: 2; display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; }
.hero-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 15px;
  max-width: 550px;
  width: 100%;
}
.hero-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.hero-scroll-indicator {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 30px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--teal-dark);
  animation: bounce 2s ease-in-out infinite;
  z-index: 3;
}
@keyframes bounce { 0%, 100% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(10px); } }

/* ============================================
   BUTTONS (Shared)
   ============================================ */
.btn-primary-auric {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--green));
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.3);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.btn-primary-auric:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.4);
  color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-dark), var(--green-dark));
}
.btn-outline-auric {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--teal-dark);
  border: 2px solid var(--teal);
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.8rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.btn-outline-auric:hover {
  background: var(--teal);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.3);
}
.btn-link-auric {
  color: var(--teal-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.btn-link-auric:hover { color: var(--teal); }
.btn-cta-order {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  color: var(--gray-900);
  border: none;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.btn-cta-order:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
  color: var(--gray-900);
}

/* ============================================
   GENERAL
   ============================================ */
.count-up {
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  font-feature-settings: "tnum" 1;
  display: inline-block;
}
/* ---------- Split content blocks (image + text) ---------- */
.split-section { padding: 60px 0; }
.split-section.alt-bg { background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--white) 0%, var(--teal-50) 100%); }
.split-image-wrapper { position: relative; }
.split-image {
	border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
	width: 100%;
	height: auto;
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
	border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
	display: block;
}
.split-image-caption {
	position: absolute;
	bottom: -18px;
	left: 18px;
	background: #fff;
	padding: 12px 18px;
	border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
	border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
	font-size: 0.9rem;
	color: var(--gray-700);
	max-width: 80%;
}
.split-image-caption i { color: var(--gold); margin-right: 6px; }

/* ---------- Pros / Cons comparison ---------- */
.comparison-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; }
@media (max-width: 767.98px) { .comparison-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.comparison-card {
	background: #fff;
	border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
	border-radius: var(--radius);
	padding: 2rem;
	height: 100%;
	position: relative;
	overflow: hidden;
}
.comparison-card::before {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
	height: 4px;
}
.comparison-card.pros::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--green), var(--teal)); }
.comparison-card.cons::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-dark), var(--gold)); }
.comparison-card .comparison-icon {
	width: 56px; height: 56px;
	display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
	border-radius: 14px;
	font-size: 1.5rem;
	color: #fff;
	margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.comparison-card.pros .comparison-icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--green)); }
.comparison-card.cons .comparison-icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-dark), var(--gold)); }
.comparison-card h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.comparison-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.comparison-list li {
	display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px;
	padding: 12px 0;
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
	color: var(--gray-800);
	line-height: 1.6;
}
.comparison-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.comparison-list li i { flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 4px; font-size: 1.15rem; }
.comparison-card.pros .comparison-list li i { color: var(--green); }
.comparison-card.cons .comparison-list li i { color: var(--gold-dark); }
.comparison-list li strong { color: var(--gray-900); display: block; margin-bottom: 2px; }

/* ---------- Two-fold explanation ---------- */
.twofold-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
@media (max-width: 991.98px) { .twofold-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.twofold-card {
	background: #fff;
	border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
	border-radius: var(--radius);
	overflow: hidden;
	transition: all var(--transition);
	display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.twofold-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: transparent; }
.twofold-card .twofold-image {
	width: 100%; height: 240px;
	object-fit: cover;
	display: block;
}
.twofold-card .twofold-body { padding: 2rem; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.twofold-label {
	display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
	padding: 6px 14px;
	border-radius: 50px;
	font-size: 0.8rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: 0.1em;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	margin-bottom: 1rem;
	align-self: flex-start;
}
.twofold-card.science .twofold-label { background: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.1); color: var(--teal-dark); }
.twofold-card.spiritual .twofold-label { background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12); color: var(--gold-dark); }
.twofold-card h3 { font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.twofold-card p { color: var(--gray-800); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.twofold-card .twofold-points { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 1rem 0 0; }
.twofold-card .twofold-points li {
	display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px;
	padding: 8px 0;
	color: var(--gray-800);
}
.twofold-card .twofold-points li i { color: var(--teal); margin-top: 4px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.twofold-card.spiritual .twofold-points li i { color: var(--gold); }

/* ---------- Timeline ---------- */
.timeline {
	position: relative;
	padding-left: 2rem;
	max-width: 800px;
	margin: 0 auto;
}
.timeline::before {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	left: 7px; top: 6px; bottom: 6px;
	width: 2px;
	background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--teal), var(--gold));
	border-radius: 2px;
}
.timeline-item { position: relative; padding-bottom: 2rem; }
.timeline-item:last-child { padding-bottom: 0; }
.timeline-dot {
	position: absolute;
	left: -2rem;
	top: 4px;
	width: 16px; height: 16px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--green));
	box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--white), 0 0 0 6px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.2);
}
.timeline-era {
	display: inline-block;
	font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--teal-dark);
	margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.timeline-title { font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 6px; color: var(--gray-900); }
.timeline-text { color: var(--gray-800); line-height: 1.7; margin: 0; }

/* ---------- Inline emphasis box ---------- */
.emphasis-box {
	background: var(--teal-50);
	border-left: 4px solid var(--teal);
	border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
	padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
	margin: 1.5rem 0;
	color: var(--gray-800);
}
.emphasis-box strong { color: var(--teal-dark); }

/* ---------- Section divider for sub-page ---------- */
.section-divider {
	background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--teal-50) 0%, #fff 100%);
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
	.split-image-caption { position: static; max-width: 100%; margin-top: 12px; }
	.twofold-card .twofold-image { height: 180px; }
	.principle-callout { padding: 3rem 1.5rem 1.5rem; }
}

/* ---------- Text-heavy content pages (Privacy, Terms, Articles, etc.) ---------- */
/* Reusable layout for any long-form text page that follows a <header class="page-header"> */
.general-content {
  padding: 70px 0 90px;
  background: var(--white);
}
.general-content .general-inner {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Meta pill (last updated, author, reading time, etc.) */
.general-meta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background: var(--gray-100);
  border-radius: 999px;
}
.general-meta i { color: var(--teal-dark); }

/* Table of contents card */
.general-toc {
  background: var(--teal-50);
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px 32px;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}
.general-toc h2 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--teal-dark);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}
.general-toc ol {
  margin: 0;
  padding-left: 1.2rem;
  columns: 2;
  column-gap: 2rem;
}
.general-toc ol li {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  break-inside: avoid;
}
.general-toc a {
  color: var(--gray-700);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
}
.general-toc a:hover { color: var(--teal-dark); }

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .general-toc ol { columns: 1; }
}

/* Section blocks with numbered headings */
.general-section {
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  scroll-margin-top: 110px;
}
.general-section h2 {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gray-900);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gray-100);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.general-section h2 .section-num {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  padding: 0 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal) 0%, var(--teal-dark) 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.general-section h3 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gray-900);
  margin: 24px 0 10px;
}

/* Body copy */
.general-section p {
  color: var(--gray-700);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}
.general-section p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* Lists */
.general-section ul,
.general-section ol {
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  padding-left: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--gray-700);
}
.general-section li {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.75;
}
.general-section ul li::marker { color: var(--teal); }

.general-section .numbered-step {
	margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
	padding-left: 0.25rem;
}

/* Inline emphasis & links */
.general-section strong { color: var(--gray-900); }
.general-section a { color: var(--teal-dark); font-weight: 500; }
.general-section a:hover { color: var(--teal-light); text-decoration: underline; }

/* Definition-style key/value rows */
.general-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
}
.general-list li {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 200px 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 14px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
}
.general-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.general-list .general-list-label {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gray-900);
}
.general-list .general-list-value {
  color: var(--gray-700);
  line-height: 1.7;
}
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .general-list li { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 4px; }
}

/* Callout / highlight box (tips, warnings, disclaimers) */
.general-callout {
  background: #fffbeb;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  margin: 24px 0;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--gray-700);
}
.general-callout strong { color: var(--gray-900); }

/* CTA / contact card at the bottom of a page */
.general-contact {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-50) 0%, #fff 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 32px;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 56px;
}
.general-contact h2 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  justify-content: center;
}
.general-contact p {
  color: var(--gray-700);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.general-contact a {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--teal-dark);
}
.general-contact .btn-contact {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 18px;
  padding: 12px 26px;
  background: var(--teal);
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: background var(--transition);
}
.general-contact .btn-contact:hover {
  background: var(--teal-dark);
  color: var(--white);
}

/* ============================================
   FEATURE CARDS (Shared pattern)
   ============================================ */
.feature-card, .testimonial-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.feature-card::before, .testimonial-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--teal), var(--green));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.feature-card:hover, .testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: transparent;
}
.feature-card:hover::before, .testimonial-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

.feature-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 14px;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--green));
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.feature-card:hover .feature-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-5deg);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
}
.feature-title { font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.feature-text { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--gray-800); line-height: 1.7; }
.feature-eyebrow {
	font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700;
	letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
	color: var(--gold-dark);
	margin-bottom: 6px;
}

/* ============================================
   HOW IT WORKS
   ============================================ */
.how-it-works-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--white) 0%, var(--teal-50) 100%);
}
.step-card {
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  padding: 0 1rem;
}
.step-number {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--green));
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.35);
  position: relative;
}
.step-number::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px dashed rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.25);
}
.step-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.step-title { font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.step-text { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--gray-800); line-height: 1.7; }

/* ---------- Principle callout (used in Section 4) ---------- */
.principle-callout {
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-dark), var(--green-dark));
	color: #fff;
	border-radius: var(--radius);
	padding: 3rem 2.25rem 2.25rem;
	margin-top: 2.5rem;
	position: relative;
	overflow: hidden;
}
.principle-callout::before {
	content: '\201D';
	position: absolute;
	top: 0; right: 24px;
	font-size: 7rem;
	color: rgba(255,255,255,0.40);
	font-family: Georgia, serif;
	line-height: 1;
}
.principle-callout p {
	font-size: 1.15rem;
	line-height: 1.7;
	margin: 0;
	position: relative;
	z-index: 1;
}
.principle-callout strong { color: var(--gold-light); }

/* ============================================
   BENEFITS
   ============================================ */
.benefit-image-wrapper { position: relative; }
.benefit-image {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}
.benefit-floating-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20px;
  right: -10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: #fff;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}
.benefit-floating-badge i { font-size: 2rem; color: var(--green); }
.benefit-floating-badge strong { display: block; font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--gray-900); }
.benefit-floating-badge span { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--gray-800); }

.benefit-checklist { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.benefit-checklist li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 12px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--gray-800);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.benefit-checklist li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.benefit-checklist li i {
  color: var(--green);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* ============================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ============================================ */
.testimonials-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--teal-50) 0%, #fff 100%);
}

.testimonials-stats {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 3rem;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-50), #fff);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.1);
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}
.stat-item { text-align: center; }
.stat-number {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--green));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  line-height: 1;
}
.stat-label { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--gray-800); font-weight: 600; margin-top: 6px; }

/* if it's above a label, give the parent a fixed height */
.stat-item.count-up {
  height: 3rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.testimonials-filter, .faq-categories {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
.testimonial-filter-btn, .faq-category-btn {
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-200);
  color: var(--gray-800);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.testimonial-filter-btn:hover, .faq-category-btn:hover { border-color: var(--teal); color: var(--teal-dark); }
.testimonial-filter-btn.active, .faq-category-btn.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--green));
  border-color: transparent;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.25);
}

.testimonial-card .quote-icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: #B1E8C7;
  position: absolute;
  top: 15px; right: 20px;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  line-height: 1;
}
.testimonial-stars { color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 1rem; font-size: 1.1rem; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.testimonial-text {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--gray-800);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.testimonial-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
}
.testimonial-avatar {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 3px solid var(--teal-50);
  object-fit: cover;
}
.testimonial-author strong { display: block; font-size: 1rem; color: var(--gray-900); }
.testimonial-author span { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--gray-800); }
.testimonial-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
  color: var(--green-dark);
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.testimonial-featured {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-dark), var(--green-dark));
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 3rem;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.testimonial-featured::before {
  content: '\201D';
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px; right: 30px;
  font-size: 8rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.50);
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  line-height: 1;
}
.testimonial-featured .testimonial-text { font-size: 1.35rem; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95); font-style: italic; }
.testimonial-featured .testimonial-author strong { color: #fff; }
.testimonial-featured .testimonial-author span { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8); }
.testimonial-featured .testimonial-meta { border-top-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15); }

.testimonials-pagination {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}
.page-btn {
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-200);
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--gray-800);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.page-btn:hover { border-color: var(--teal); color: var(--teal-dark); }
.page-btn.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--green));
  border-color: transparent;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.25);
}
.page-btn:disabled { opacity: 0.4; cursor: not-allowed; }

/* ============================================
   FAQ (Home Accordion & Page Custom)
   ============================================ */
.faq-sticky { position: sticky; top: 120px; }

/* Bootstrap Accordion Override (Home Page) */
.accordion-auric .accordion-item {
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm) !important;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  background: #fff;
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.accordion-auric .accordion-item:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.accordion-auric .accordion-button {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--gray-900);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  background: #fff;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}
.accordion-auric .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
  color: var(--teal-dark);
  background: var(--teal-50);
}
.accordion-auric .accordion-button:not(.collapsed)::after {
  background-image: none;
  content: '\F282';
  font-family: 'bootstrap-icons';
  color: var(--teal);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--green));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.accordion-auric .accordion-button::after {
  background-image: none;
  content: '\F282';
  font-family: 'bootstrap-icons';
  color: var(--gray-500);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}
.accordion-auric .accordion-body {
  padding: 0 1.5rem 1.5rem;
  color: var(--gray-800);
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* FAQ Page Custom Accordion */
.faq-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.faq-controls-label { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--gray-800); font-weight: 600; margin-right: 4px; }
.btn-expand-all, .btn-collapse-all {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.btn-expand-all {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--green));
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.25);
}
.btn-expand-all:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.35); }
.btn-collapse-all {
  background: var(--gray-100);
  color: var(--gray-800);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}
.btn-collapse-all:hover { background: var(--gray-200); color: var(--gray-900); }

.faq-accordion-list { max-width: 850px; margin: 0 auto; }
.faq-accordion-item {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.faq-accordion-item:hover { border-color: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.25); box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.08); }
.faq-accordion-item.is-open { border-color: var(--teal); box-shadow: 0 4px 25px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.12); }

.faq-accordion-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 1.35rem 1.6rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gray-900);
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.faq-accordion-header:hover { color: var(--teal-dark); }
.faq-accordion-item.is-open .faq-accordion-header { color: var(--teal-dark); }

.faq-accordion-header-left { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; flex: 1; }
.faq-accordion-icon {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--teal-50);
  color: var(--teal);
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.faq-accordion-item.is-open .faq-accordion-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--green));
  color: #fff;
}
.faq-accordion-toggle {
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gray-100);
  color: var(--gray-500);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}
.faq-accordion-item.is-open .faq-accordion-toggle {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  color: #fff;
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-accordion-body {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.faq-accordion-body-inner {
  padding: 0 1.6rem 1.5rem 4.2rem;
  color: var(--gray-800);
  line-height: 1.75;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}
.faq-accordion-body-inner p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

.faq-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-left: 10px;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  color: var(--gold-dark);
}

/* ============================================
   HOW TO USE
   ============================================ */
/* Quick-start step cards */
.quickstart-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
	gap: 1.5rem;
	counter-reset: qs;
}
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
	.quickstart-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
	.quickstart-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.quickstart-card {
	position: relative;
	background: var(--white);
	border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
	border-radius: var(--radius);
	padding: 2rem 1.5rem 1.75rem;
	text-align: center;
	transition: all var(--transition);
	overflow: hidden;
}
.quickstart-card::before {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
	height: 4px;
	background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal), var(--teal-light));
	transform: scaleX(0);
	transform-origin: left;
	transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.quickstart-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: transparent; }
.quickstart-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.quickstart-step-num {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	width: 52px; height: 52px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal) 0%, var(--teal-dark) 100%);
	color: var(--white);
	font-size: 1.4rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	margin-bottom: 1rem;
	box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.3);
}
.quickstart-icon {
	font-size: 1.6rem;
	color: var(--teal-dark);
	margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
	display: block;
}
.quickstart-card h3 {
	font-size: 1.1rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--gray-900);
	margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.quickstart-card p {
	font-size: 1rem;
	color: var(--gray-600);
	line-height: 1.65;
	margin: 0;
}

/* Reassurance / "no setup" badge strip */
.nosetup-strip {
	display: flex;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
	justify-content: center;
	gap: 1rem 2rem;
	padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-50) 0%, #fff 100%);
	border: 1px solid rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.15);
	border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.nosetup-item {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 10px;
	font-weight: 600;
	color: var(--gray-800);
	font-size: 1.02rem;
}
.nosetup-item i {
	font-size: 1.4rem;
	color: var(--teal);
}

/* Session schedule quick cards */
.session-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
	gap: 1.5rem;
}
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
	.session-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.session-card {
	background: var(--white);
	border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
	border-radius: var(--radius);
	padding: 1.75rem;
	text-align: center;
	transition: all var(--transition);
}
.session-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: transparent; }
.session-card .session-icon {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	width: 56px; height: 56px;
	border-radius: 14px;
	background: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.1);
	color: var(--teal-dark);
	font-size: 1.5rem;
	margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.session-card h3 {
	font-size: 1.15rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--gray-900);
	margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.session-card .session-stat {
	font-size: 1.6rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	color: var(--teal-dark);
	line-height: 1.1;
	margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.session-card p {
	font-size: 1rem;
	color: var(--gray-600);
	margin: 0;
	line-height: 1.6;
}

/* "Top half" intro band for the detailed section */
.detail-intro {
	text-align: center;
	max-width: 720px;
	margin: 0 auto 3rem;
}

/* Safety do / dont grid */
.safety-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
	gap: 1.5rem;
}
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
	.safety-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.safety-card {
	border-radius: var(--radius);
	padding: 1.75rem;
	border: 1px solid;
}
.safety-card.do {
	background: #f0fdf4;
	border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
}
.safety-card.dont {
	background: #fffbeb;
	border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}
.safety-card h3 {
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 10px;
	font-size: 1.15rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.safety-card.do h3 { color: var(--green-dark); }
.safety-card.dont h3 { color: var(--gold-dark); }
.safety-card h3 i { font-size: 1.4rem; }
.safety-card ul {
	list-style: none;
	padding: 0;
	margin: 0;
}
.safety-card li {
	display: flex;
	gap: 10px;
	padding: 6px 0;
	line-height: 1.6;
	color: var(--gray-700);
	font-size: 1rem;
}
.safety-card.do li i { color: var(--green); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 4px; }
.safety-card.dont li i { color: var(--gold-dark); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 4px; }

/* Video responsive (kept local; reusable) */
.video-responsive {
	position: relative;
	padding-bottom: 56.25%;
	height: 0;
	overflow: hidden;
	border-radius: var(--radius);
	box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.video-responsive iframe {
	position: absolute;
	top: 0; left: 0;
	width: 100%; height: 100%;
	border: 0;
}

/* ============================================
   ARTICLES
   ============================================ */
.article-card-meta {
	margin-top: auto;
	padding-top: 1rem;
	border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: space-between;
	font-size: 0.85rem;
	color: var(--gray-500);
}
.article-card-meta .meta-date i { color: var(--teal-dark); margin-right: 4px; }
.article-card-meta .meta-read i { color: var(--gold-dark); margin-right: 4px; }
.article-link {
	color: var(--teal-dark);
	font-weight: 600;
	text-decoration: none;
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 4px;
	transition: color var(--transition);
}
.article-link i { transition: transform var(--transition); }
.article-link:hover { color: var(--teal-light); }
.article-link:hover i { transform: translateX(3px); }
.articles-grid { row-gap: 2rem; }

/* Shared CTA Box */
.bottom-page-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-50), #fff);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 3rem;
	margin-bottom: 3rem;
}
.bottom-page-cta h3 {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--gray-900);
}
.bottom-page-cta p { color: var(--gray-800); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; font-size: 1.1rem; }

/* ============================================
   CTA SECTION
   ============================================ */
.cta-section { padding: 60px 0 100px; background: #fff; }
.cta-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-dark) 0%, var(--teal) 40%, var(--green-dark) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 3rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-bg-decor {
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%; right: -10%;
  width: 400px; height: 400px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2), transparent 70%);
}
.cta-bg-decor::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -60%; left: -20%;
  width: 300px; height: 300px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08), transparent 70%);
}
.cta-title { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.2rem); font-weight: 800; }
.cta-subtitle { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9); font-size: 1.15rem; }
.cta-trust-badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 2rem;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
}
.trust-badge { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; color: #fff; }
.trust-badge i { font-size: 1.8rem; color: var(--gold-light); }
.trust-badge strong { display: block; font-size: 1rem; }
.trust-badge span { font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8); }

/* ============================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================ */
.footer-auric {
  background-color: var(--footer-bg);
  color: var(--footer-text);
}
.footer-brand-text { color: #fff; font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 800; }
.footer-heading {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.footer-text-muted { color: var(--footer-muted) !important; }
.footer-links { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.footer-links li { margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.footer-links a {
  color: var(--footer-muted);
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); padding-left: 4px; }
.footer-newsletter { display: flex; gap: 8px; }
.footer-newsletter .form-control {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 0.7rem 1.2rem;
}
.footer-newsletter .form-control::placeholder { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6); }
.footer-newsletter .form-control:focus {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-color: var(--gold-light);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  color: #fff;
}
.footer-newsletter .btn { padding: 0.7rem 1.2rem; border-radius: 50px; }
.footer-social { display: flex; gap: 12px; }
.footer-social a {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #fff;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.footer-social a:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--gray-900); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.footer-bottom { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2); }
.footer-link-small { color: var(--footer-muted); font-size: 0.9rem; margin-left: 1rem; transition: color var(--transition); }
.footer-link-small:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }
.footer-disclaimer {
  font-size: 0.85rem !important;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7) !important;
  line-height: 1.6;
  padding-top: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  margin-top: 12px;
}

/* ============================================
   PAGE HEADERS (Shared across sub-pages)
   ============================================ */
.page-header {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--teal-50) 0%, #fff 100%);
  padding: 160px 0 80px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-header::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px; right: -100px;
  width: 400px; height: 400px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1), transparent 70%);
}
.page-header::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -80px; left: -80px;
  width: 350px; height: 350px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.08), transparent 70%);
}
.page-header .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.page-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal-dark);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.page-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gray-900);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.page-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--gray-800);
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ============================================
   SCROLL REVEAL ANIMATIONS
   ============================================ */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(35px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}
.reveal.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
  .hero-scroll-indicator { animation: none; }
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
}

/* ============================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================ */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .hero-content { padding-top: 100px; text-align: center; }
  .hero-subtitle { margin: 0 auto 1.5rem; }
  .hero-cta, .hero-trust { justify-content: center; }
  .hero-visual { padding-top: 40px; }
  .faq-sticky { position: static; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .cta-card { padding: 2rem 1.5rem; }
  .cta-trust-badges { gap: 1rem; }
  .benefit-floating-badge { right: 10px; bottom: -15px; padding: 10px 14px; }
  .benefit-floating-badge strong { font-size: 0.95rem; }
  .page-header { padding: 130px 0 60px; }
  .testimonial-featured { padding: 2rem 1.5rem; }
  .testimonials-stats { gap: 1.5rem; padding: 1.5rem; }
  .stat-number { font-size: 2rem; }
  .faq-controls { justify-content: center; }
  .faq-accordion-body-inner { padding-left: 1.6rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .hero-cta { flex-direction: column; }
  .hero-cta .btn { width: 100%; }
  .hero-trust { flex-direction: column; gap: 8px !important; align-items: center; }
  .faq-accordion-header { padding: 1rem 1.2rem; font-size: 1rem; }
  .faq-accordion-body-inner { padding: 0 1.2rem 1.2rem; font-size: 1rem; }
  .testimonial-card { padding: 1.5rem; }
}