@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&family=Poppins:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800;900&display=swap');

/* Load ITC Souvenir Bold (Non-Italic) */
@font-face {
  font-family: 'ITC Souvenir';
  src: url('../assets/fonts/Souvenir-Bold.ttf') format('truetype');
  font-weight: normal;
  font-style: normal;
}

@font-face {
  font-family: 'ITC Souvenir';
  src: url('../assets/fonts/Souvenir-Bold.ttf') format('truetype');
  font-weight: bold;
  font-style: normal;
}

@font-face {
  font-family: 'ITC Souvenir';
  src: url('../assets/fonts/Souvenir-Bold.ttf') format('truetype');
  font-weight: 900;
  font-style: normal;
}

@font-face {
  font-family: 'ITC Souvenir';
  src: url('../assets/fonts/Souvenir-Bold.ttf') format('truetype');
  font-weight: normal;
  font-style: italic;
}

@font-face {
  font-family: 'ITC Souvenir';
  src: url('../assets/fonts/Souvenir-Bold.ttf') format('truetype');
  font-weight: bold;
  font-style: italic;
}

@font-face {
  font-family: 'ITC Souvenir';
  src: url('../assets/fonts/Souvenir-Bold.ttf') format('truetype');
  font-weight: 900;
  font-style: italic;
}


:root {
  --primary-color: #26318B; /* Premium Deep Indigo Blue */
  --primary-dark: #0F1035;
  --primary-rgb: 38, 49, 139;
  --secondary-color: #FFB800; /* Warm Premium Golden Yellow */
  --secondary-dark: #E09F00;
  --accent-color: #00A651; /* Fresh Herb Green (100% Veg) */
  --accent-dark: #007a3b;
  --accent-rgb: 0, 166, 81;
  --dark-color: #1A1A1A;
  --light-color: #FFFDF0; /* Premium Organic Cream/Ivory */
  --white: #ffffff;
  
  --font-primary: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  --font-brand: 'ITC Souvenir', 'Georgia', serif; /* Brand font with fallbacks */
  
  --shadow-sm: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05), 0 2px 4px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  --shadow-md: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), 0 4px 6px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12), 0 10px 10px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  --shadow-premium: 0 15px 35px rgba(30, 32, 97, 0.15);
  --shadow-glow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 210, 0, 0.5);
  
  --border-radius-sm: 8px;
  --border-radius-md: 16px;
  --border-radius-lg: 32px;
  --border-radius-xl: 50px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GLOBAL STYLES & RESET
   ========================================================================== */
* {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--dark-color);
  background-color: var(--white);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-brand);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--primary-color);
}

.brand-font {
  font-family: var(--font-brand);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-style: normal;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Custom Scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 10px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: var(--light-color);
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: var(--primary-color);
  border-radius: 5px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: var(--primary-dark);
}

/* Custom Cursor */
.custom-cursor {
  width: 25px;
  height: 25px;
  border: 2px solid var(--secondary-color);
  border-radius: 50%;
  position: fixed;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 9999;
  mix-blend-mode: difference;
  transition: width 0.2s, height 0.2s, background-color 0.2s;
}

.custom-cursor-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  border-radius: 50%;
  position: fixed;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 9999;
}

.hoverable:hover ~ .custom-cursor {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  background-color: rgba(255, 210, 0, 0.25); /* matching golden theme */
  border-color: var(--accent-color);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BUTTONS & CTAs
   ========================================================================== */
.btn-premium {
  background-color: var(--primary-color);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 12px 30px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-xl);
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  border: 2px solid var(--primary-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
}

.btn-premium::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0%;
  height: 100%;
  background-color: var(--secondary-color);
  z-index: -1;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
}

.btn-premium:hover {
  color: var(--primary-color);
  border-color: var(--secondary-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.btn-premium:hover::before {
  width: 100%;
}

.btn-secondary-premium {
  background-color: var(--secondary-color);
  color: var(--primary-color);
  padding: 12px 30px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-xl);
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  border: 2px solid var(--secondary-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
}

.btn-secondary-premium::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0%;
  height: 100%;
  background-color: var(--primary-color); /* Navy blue hover background transition */
  z-index: -1;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
}

.btn-secondary-premium:hover {
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--primary-color);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.btn-secondary-premium:hover::before {
  width: 100%;
}

.btn-accent {
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 12px 30px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-xl);
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  border: 2px solid var(--accent-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-accent:hover {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HEADER & NAVIGATION
   ========================================================================== */
.header-top {
  background-color: var(--primary-color);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 13px;
  padding: 8px 0;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.header-top a:hover {
  color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.navbar-premium {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  padding: 15px 0;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  z-index: 1000;
}

.navbar-premium.sticky-active {
  padding: 8px 0;
  background-color: rgba(var(--primary-rgb), 0.96); /* Dynamic navy blue opacity */
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.navbar-premium.sticky-active .nav-link {
  color: var(--white);
}

.navbar-premium.sticky-active .brand-logo-text {
  color: var(--secondary-color) !important;
}

.navbar-premium.sticky-active .brand-logo-sub {
  color: var(--white) !important;
}

.brand-logo-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.brand-logo-img {
  height: 55px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.navbar-premium.sticky-active .brand-logo-img {
  height: 45px;
}

.brand-logo-text {
  font-family: var(--font-brand);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 28px;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  line-height: 1;
}

.brand-logo-sub {
  font-size: 9px;
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  padding: 8px 16px !important;
  position: relative;
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  width: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background-color: var(--secondary-color);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after {
  width: 60%;
}

.nav-icon-btn {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 18px;
  color: inherit;
  position: relative;
  padding: 8px;
  transition: transform 0.2s;
}

.nav-icon-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  color: var(--secondary-color) !important;
}

.cart-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -2px;
  right: -2px;
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

/* Mega Menu */
.mega-menu-dropdown {
  position: static !important;
}

.mega-menu-panel {
  width: 100%;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  top: 100%;
  position: absolute;
  background-color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--accent-color);
  padding: 30px 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(15px);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
  z-index: 999;
}

.mega-menu-dropdown:hover .mega-menu-panel {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.mega-menu-category-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 15px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
  background-color: var(--light-color);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.mega-menu-category-card:hover {
  background-color: rgba(46, 49, 146, 0.05);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.mega-menu-category-img {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  object-fit: contain;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.mega-menu-category-card:hover .mega-menu-category-img {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* WhatsApp Float Button */
.whatsapp-float {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 30px;
  right: 30px;
  background-color: #25d366;
  color: var(--white);
  width: 55px;
  height: 55px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 30px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 12px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.3);
  z-index: 999;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.whatsapp-float:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(15deg);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 16px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.5);
  color: var(--white);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark) 0%, var(--primary-color) 100%);
}

.hero-video-bg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  min-width: 100%;
  min-height: 100%;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  z-index: 0;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-50%);
  object-fit: cover;
}

.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5); /* Dark overlay for text readability */
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-content-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2; /* Above the video and overlay */
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-title-white {
  font-size: 64px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  text-transform: capitalize;
}

.hero-title-white span {
  display: block;
  color: var(--white);
}

.hero-title-white span:last-child {
  color: var(--secondary-color); /* Yellow Accent for the second part */
}

.hero-subtitle-white {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 22px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  margin-bottom: 35px;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.btn-hero-outline-light {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 12px 30px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-xl);
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  border: 2px solid var(--white);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

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

/* ---- White Hero Variant (BG gradient matched to video's studio grey) ---- */
.hero-section-white {
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 50%, #EAEAEA 0%, #D8D8D8 40%, #CACACA 100%);
  position: relative;
  height: 100vh;
  min-height: 100vh;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* ---- Absolute video: right half, full height — perfectly straight ---- */
.hero-video-abs {
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 50%;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: center;
}

.hero-video-display {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: center center;
  display: block;
  /* No mix-blend-mode needed — BG colour matched */
  background: transparent;
}

/* ---- Left text: floated wrapper ---- */
.hero-text-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 50%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding-left: 60px;
  padding-right: 30px;
}

.hero-text-inner {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 560px;
}

/* Left text column — padded for navbar clearance */
.hero-text-col {
  padding-left: 30px;
  padding-right: 20px;
}

.hero-section-white .hero-content-wrapper {
  z-index: 1;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 0;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

/* Hero tagline label */
.hero-tagline-label {
  display: inline-block;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-color), #00c866);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Dark hero title */
.hero-title-dark {
  font-size: 60px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.hero-title-dark span {
  display: block;
}

.hero-title-accent {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-color), #ffaa00);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

/* Dark hero subtitle */
.hero-subtitle-dark {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 18px;
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  max-width: 520px;
}

/* Dark outline button */
.btn-hero-outline-dark {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  padding: 12px 30px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-xl);
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  border: 2px solid var(--primary-color);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-block;
}

.btn-hero-outline-dark:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary-color);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* Trust badges */
.hero-trust-badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

.hero-badge {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(46, 49, 146, 0.15);
  color: var(--primary-color);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.hero-badge i {
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.hero-badge:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary-color);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(46, 49, 146, 0.25);
}

.hero-badge:hover i {
  color: var(--secondary-color);
}

/* Video column right — now replaced by .hero-video-abs */
.hero-video-col {
  display: none;
}

.hero-video-frame {
  display: none;
}

.hero-video-glow {
  display: none;
}

/* Floating video badge */
.hero-video-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  color: var(--primary-color);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  white-space: nowrap;
  z-index: 3;
  border: 1px solid rgba(46, 49, 146, 0.1);
}

/* White hero curved divider fill colour */
.hero-section-white .curved-divider-bottom .shape-fill {
  fill: #FFF9F0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO V2 — REDESIGNED HERO SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-v2 {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f2ff 0%, #e8f0fe 30%, #fff9e8 70%, #fffdf0 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 120px 0 80px;
}

/* ---------- Background Blobs ---------- */
.hero-blob {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px);
  opacity: 0.45;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.hero-blob-1 {
  width: 550px;
  height: 550px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(38,49,139,0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: -120px;
  left: -100px;
}
.hero-blob-2 {
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,0,0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: 20%;
  right: -80px;
}
.hero-blob-3 {
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,166,81,0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  bottom: 60px;
  left: 30%;
}

/* ---------- Floating product images ---------- */
.hero-float-product {
  position: absolute;
  opacity: 0.12;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.1));
}
.hfp-1 { width: 100px; top:  8%; left:  3%; animation-delay: 0s;   }
.hfp-2 { width:  80px; top: 60%; left:  8%; animation-delay: 1.2s; }
.hfp-3 { width:  90px; top: 15%; right: 5%; animation-delay: 0.6s; }
.hfp-4 { width:  75px; top: 72%; right: 3%; animation-delay: 1.8s; }
.hfp-5 { width:  85px; top: 40%; right: 18%; animation-delay: 0.9s; }

/* ---------- Inner 3-column grid ---------- */
.hero-v2-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 40px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ---------- LEFT COLUMN ---------- */
.hero-v2-left {
  padding-right: 20px;
}

/* Pill */
.hero-v2-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(38,49,139,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(38,49,139,0.15);
  color: var(--primary-color);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 7px 18px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.pill-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-color);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  animation: pillPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pillPulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
  50%       { transform: scale(1.5); opacity: 0.6; }
}

/* Title */
.hero-v2-title {
  font-family: var(--font-brand);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  line-height: 1.05;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.hero-v2-title .line-small {
  display: block;
  font-size: 32px;
  opacity: 0.7;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-style: normal;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.hero-v2-title .line-big {
  display: block;
  font-size: 72px;
  line-height: 0.95;
}
.hero-v2-title .line-accent {
  background: linear-gradient(125deg, #FFCC00 20%, #ff9900 80%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 3px 6px rgba(255,180,0,0.3));
}

/* Sub text */
.hero-v2-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 17px;
  color: #5a5a7a;
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

/* CTA buttons */
.hero-v2-ctas {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.btn-hero-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color) 0%, #3a4fcb 100%);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 14px 34px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;
  border: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(38,49,139,0.35);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.btn-hero-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(38,49,139,0.45);
  color: #fff;
}
.btn-hero-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  padding: 13px 30px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;
  border: 2px solid var(--primary-color);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.btn-hero-ghost:hover {
  background: var(--primary-color);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(38,49,139,0.25);
}

/* Stats */
.hero-v2-stats {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.hstat {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.hstat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-brand);
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  line-height: 1;
}
.hstat-lbl {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: #888;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-top: 3px;
}
.hstat-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 36px;
  background: rgba(38,49,139,0.15);
}

/* Badges */
.hero-v2-badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
}

/* ---------- CENTER MASCOT ---------- */
.hero-v2-mascot {
  position: relative;
  width: 360px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: center;
}
.mascot-glow-ring {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 280px;
  height: 280px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,204,0,0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(30px);
  z-index: 0;
}
.mascot-img {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 340px;
  max-width: 100%;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 20px 40px rgba(38,49,139,0.2));
  animation: mascotFloat 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes mascotFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px)   rotate(0deg); }
  30%       { transform: translateY(-12px) rotate(1.5deg); }
  70%       { transform: translateY(-6px)  rotate(-1deg); }
}

/* Spinning offer badge */
.mascot-offer-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 30px;
  right: -20px;
  width: 100px;
  height: 100px;
  z-index: 3;
}
.badge-circle-text {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  animation: rotateBadge 10s linear infinite;
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.badge-center-icon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  text-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(38,49,139,0.3);
}

/* ---------- RIGHT COLUMN ---------- */
.hero-v2-right {
  padding-left: 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

/* Video Card */
.hero-video-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(38,49,139,0.2);
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  border: 3px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  background: #000;
}
.hero-vc-video {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center center;
  display: block;
}
.hero-vc-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(15,16,53,0.8));
  padding: 20px 16px 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
}
.hero-vc-label {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

/* Mute / Unmute Button */
.hero-vc-mute-btn {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  left: auto;
  top: auto;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(15, 16, 53, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 15px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 10;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}
.hero-vc-mute-btn:hover {
  background: var(--primary-color);
  border-color: var(--secondary-color);
  transform: scale(1.12);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(38,49,139,0.4);
}

/* Feature Cards */
.hero-feat-cards {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}
.hero-feat-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(38,49,139,0.08);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.hero-feat-card:hover {
  transform: translateX(6px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(38,49,139,0.14);
  background: #fff;
}
.hfc-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(38,49,139,0.1);
  color: var(--primary-color);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 18px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.hfc-icon.green  { background: rgba(0,166,81,0.12);  color: var(--accent-color); }
.hfc-icon.yellow { background: rgba(255,204,0,0.18);  color: #cc9200; }
.hero-feat-card:hover .hfc-icon        { background: var(--primary-color); color: #fff; }
.hero-feat-card:hover .hfc-icon.green  { background: var(--accent-color);  color: #fff; }
.hero-feat-card:hover .hfc-icon.yellow { background: #ffcc00; color: var(--primary-color); }
.hfc-title {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.hfc-sub {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #888;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Curved divider fill for hero-v2 */
.hero-v2 .curved-divider-bottom .shape-fill {
  fill: var(--primary-color); /* matches redesigned feature strip bg */
}

/* ---------- RESPONSIVE ---------- */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .hero-v2-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
    grid-template-rows: auto auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
  }
  .hero-v2-right {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    grid-row: 2;
    flex-direction: row;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    padding-left: 0;
  }
  .hero-video-card { flex: 1 1 300px; }
  .hero-feat-cards { flex: 1 1 200px; flex-direction: row; flex-wrap: wrap; align-content: flex-start; }
  .hero-feat-card { flex: 1 1 180px; }
  .hero-v2-title .line-big { font-size: 58px; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-v2 { padding: 100px 0 60px; }
  .hero-v2-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .hero-v2-left { padding-right: 0; }
  .hero-v2-title .line-big { font-size: 48px; }
  .hero-v2-title .line-small { font-size: 22px; }
  .hero-v2-sub { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
  .hero-v2-ctas { justify-content: center; }
  .hero-v2-stats { justify-content: center; }
  .hero-v2-badges { justify-content: center; }
  .hero-v2-mascot { width: 260px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .mascot-img { width: 260px; }
  .mascot-offer-badge { right: -10px; top: 10px; }
  .hero-v2-pill { font-size: 11px; }
  .hfp-1, .hfp-2, .hfp-3, .hfp-4, .hfp-5 { display: none; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FEATURE STRIP
   ========================================================================== */
.feature-strip {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color) 0%, var(--primary-dark) 100%);
  padding: 40px 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(15, 16, 53, 0.2), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-bottom: 4px solid var(--secondary-color);
}

.feature-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 16px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
  height: 100%;
}

.feature-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.feature-icon-wrapper {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--secondary-color);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.3);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.feature-box:hover .feature-icon-wrapper {
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: rotateY(180deg);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 166, 81, 0.4);
}

.feature-title {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.feature-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT BRAND
   ========================================================================== */
.about-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background-color: var(--light-color);
  position: relative;
}

.about-shape-top {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
}

.about-mascot-container {
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
}

.about-mascot-img {
  max-width: 80%;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.1));
}

.about-accent-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px;
  right: 15%;
  background-color: var(--white);
  padding: 15px 25px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-left: 5px solid var(--accent-color);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.about-counter-num {
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  line-height: 1;
}

.about-counter-lbl {
  font-size: 12px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark-color);
}

.section-tagline {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: inline-block;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: 40px;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  position: relative;
}

.section-title span {
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.about-text {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #555555;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.about-promise-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.promise-bullet {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(0, 166, 51, 0.1);
  color: var(--accent-color);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 12px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.promise-text h5 {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.promise-text p {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #666666;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SMASH HIT SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.smash-hit-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background-color: #EBECEF;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.smash-hit-title {
  font-family: var(--font-brand);
  font-size: 42px;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: #1a1a1a;
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.smash-hit-title .accent-svg {
  position: absolute;
  top: -15px;
  width: 35px;
  height: 30px;
  margin-left: 5px;
}

.smash-hit-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #666;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 450px;
}

.btn-smash-read {
  background-color: #00A651;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 10px 28px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 600;
  border: none;
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  display: inline-block;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-smash-read:hover {
  background-color: #008a43;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: #fff;
}

.smash-collage-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  height: 420px;
  width: 100%;
}

.smash-frame {
  position: absolute;
  border: 10px ridge #b08d57;
  box-shadow: 10px 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  background-color: #fff;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.smash-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: grayscale(100%) contrast(110%);
  display: block;
}

.smash-frame-1 {
  width: 260px;
  height: 160px;
  top: 10px;
  left: 0;
  z-index: 2;
}

.smash-frame-2 {
  width: 250px;
  height: 170px;
  bottom: 10px;
  left: 20px;
  z-index: 3;
}

.smash-frame-3 {
  width: 200px;
  height: 280px;
  top: 60px;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1;
}

.smash-plus-btn {
  position: absolute;
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  background-color: var(--secondary-color);
  color: #00A651;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: bold;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  z-index: 5;
  transition: transform 0.2s;
  padding: 0;
}

.smash-plus-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.smash-frame-1 .smash-plus-btn { top: -15px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); }
.smash-frame-1 .smash-plus-btn:hover { transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1.1); }

.smash-frame-2 .smash-plus-btn { top: -15px; right: 20px; }
.smash-frame-3 .smash-plus-btn { left: -15px; top: 40%; transform: translateY(-50%); }
.smash-frame-3 .smash-plus-btn:hover { transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1); }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .smash-collage-wrapper {
    height: 380px;
    margin-top: 30px;
  }
  .smash-frame-1 { width: 200px; height: 130px; }
  .smash-frame-2 { width: 190px; height: 140px; }
  .smash-frame-3 { width: 150px; height: 210px; right: 10px; }
  .smash-hit-title { font-size: 36px; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PRODUCT CATEGORIES
   ========================================================================== */
/* New Balaji Wafers Inspired Scrolling Category Cards */
.category-header-title {
  font-family: var(--font-brand);
  font-size: 48px;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  position: relative;
}

.category-header-title span {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  position: relative;
}

.category-header-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #555555;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 480px;
}

.btn-category-header {
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 12px 32px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;
  border: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 166, 81, 0.2);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-category-header:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-dark);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(0, 166, 81, 0.3);
}

.categories-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background-color: var(--white);
}

.overflow_hidden {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cardsScroll-wrapper {
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 40px 0;
}

.container_left {
  width: 100%;
  padding-left: max(20px, calc((100vw - 1200px) / 2));
}

.cards-track {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  gap: 30px;
  width: max-content;
  will-change: transform;
  padding-right: max(20px, calc((100vw - 1200px) / 2));
}

.collection-card {
  position: relative;
  width: 440px;
  height: 480px;
  border-radius: 32px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.collection-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(15, 16, 53, 0.15);
}

.collection-card a {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
}

/* Front & Back Image Styling */
.collection-card .front-image,
.collection-card .back-image {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
  padding: 50px;
}

.collection-card .front-image {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
  z-index: 2;
}

.collection-card .back-image {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.92) rotate(-5deg);
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Hover State Animations */
.collection-card:hover .front-image {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(5deg);
}

.collection-card:hover .back-image {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1) rotate(0deg);
}

/* SVG image container inside cards */
.collection-card .card-img-svg {
  max-width: 80%;
  max-height: 80%;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 15px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22));
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

/* Bottom Label Row styling */
.collection-link {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 30px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.5) 0%, transparent 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-brand);
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 900;
  z-index: 3;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.collection-link span:first-child {
  text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}

.collection-link svg {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.collection-card:hover .collection-link svg {
  transform: scale(1.15) rotate(45deg);
}

/* Mobile & Tablet Styles */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .cardsScroll-wrapper {
    overflow-x: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    padding-bottom: 25px;
  }
  
  .container_left {
    padding-left: 20px;
    padding-right: 20px;
  }
  
  .cards-track {
    gap: 20px;
    padding-right: 20px;
  }
  
  .collection-card {
    width: 320px;
    height: 380px;
    border-radius: 24px;
  }
  
  .collection-link {
    font-size: 20px;
    padding: 20px;
  }
  
  .collection-link svg {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .collection-card {
    width: 270px;
    height: 330px;
    border-radius: 20px;
  }
  .collection-card .front-image,
  .collection-card .back-image {
    padding: 35px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BEST SELLERS
   ========================================================================== */
.best-sellers-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background-color: var(--light-color);
  position: relative;
}

.product-card {
  background-color: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.product-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
}

.product-image-container {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #fcfcfc;
  padding: 30px;
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.product-card-img {
  width: 150px;
  height: 190px;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.product-card:hover .product-card-img {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.product-card-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 15px;
  left: 15px;
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.product-action-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -50px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background-color: rgba(46, 49, 146, 0.9);
  padding: 10px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 15px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.product-card:hover .product-action-overlay {
  bottom: 0;
}

.product-action-btn {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--white);
  color: var(--primary-color);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 14px;
  border: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.product-action-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--secondary-color);
  color: var(--primary-color);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.product-details {
  padding: 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.product-rating {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #ffc107;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.product-card-title {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  line-height: 1.4;
  height: 44px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
}

.product-weight {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #777777;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.product-price-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.product-price {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-color);
}

.product-price span {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #999999;
  text-decoration: line-through;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-left: 5px;
}

.btn-add-cart {
  background-color: var(--primary-color);
  color: var(--white);
  border: none;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-xl);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-add-cart:hover {
  background-color: var(--secondary-color);
  color: var(--primary-color);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WHY CHOOSE US - REDESIGNED PREMIUM STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.why-choose-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background-color: var(--white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.why-choose-blob {
  position: absolute;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(120px);
  opacity: 0.08;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.why-choose-blob-1 {
  background: var(--accent-color);
  bottom: -100px;
  left: -150px;
}
.why-choose-blob-2 {
  background: var(--secondary-color);
  top: -100px;
  right: -150px;
}

.why-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(0, 166, 81, 0.08);
  color: var(--accent-color);
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 20px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 166, 81, 0.15);
}

.why-subtitle-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: #666;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.why-card-premium {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(38, 49, 139, 0.07);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
  padding: 45px 30px 35px;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
  height: 100%;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(38, 49, 139, 0.02);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  z-index: 1;
}

.why-card-premium::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  z-index: 2;
}

.why-card-premium:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(38, 49, 139, 0.08);
}

.why-card-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 15px;
  right: 15px;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
}

.badge-green { background: rgba(0, 166, 81, 0.08); color: var(--accent-color); }
.badge-blue { background: rgba(38, 49, 139, 0.08); color: var(--primary-color); }
.badge-orange { background: rgba(255, 91, 0, 0.08); color: #FF5B00; }
.badge-teal { background: rgba(0, 150, 136, 0.08); color: #009688; }
.badge-gold { background: rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.1); color: var(--secondary-dark); }

.why-icon-wrapper-premium {
  width: 75px;
  height: 75px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  position: relative;
}

.why-icon-wrapper-premium::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -5px;
  left: -5px;
  right: -5px;
  bottom: -5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.why-card-premium:hover .why-icon-wrapper-premium {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(10deg);
}

.why-card-premium:hover .why-icon-wrapper-premium::after {
  transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-10deg);
  border-color: currentColor;
}

.icon-green { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 166, 81, 0.12), rgba(0, 166, 81, 0.03)); color: var(--accent-color); }
.icon-blue { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(38, 49, 139, 0.12), rgba(38, 49, 139, 0.03)); color: var(--primary-color); }
.icon-orange { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 91, 0, 0.12), rgba(255, 91, 0, 0.03)); color: #FF5B00; }
.icon-teal { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 150, 136, 0.12), rgba(0, 150, 136, 0.03)); color: #009688; }
.icon-gold { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.15), rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.03)); color: var(--secondary-dark); }

.card-pure:hover::before { border-color: var(--accent-color); }
.card-quality:hover::before { border-color: var(--primary-color); }
.card-recipes:hover::before { border-color: #FF5B00; }
.card-automation:hover::before { border-color: #009688; }
.card-trust:hover::before { border-color: var(--secondary-color); }

.why-title-premium {
  font-family: var(--font-brand);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.why-card-premium:hover .why-title-premium {
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.why-desc-premium {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: #666666;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PROCESS SECTION - REDESIGNED PREMIUM STYLES (COMPACT)
   ========================================================================== */
.process-section {
  padding: 60px 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, #1d2673 0%, #0b0c2a 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.process-blob {
  position: absolute;
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(120px);
  opacity: 0.12;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.process-blob-1 {
  background: var(--secondary-color);
  top: 10%;
  left: -100px;
}
.process-blob-2 {
  background: var(--accent-color);
  bottom: 15%;
  right: -100px;
}

.process-bg-shape {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  opacity: 0.03;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.process-timeline {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: 40px;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Glowing horizontal connector line */
.process-timeline::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 35px;
  left: 8%;
  right: 8%;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-color) 0%, var(--secondary-color) 50%, var(--accent-color) 100%);
  opacity: 0.25;
  z-index: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 166, 81, 0.4);
}

.process-step {
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 15%;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .process-step:nth-child(odd) {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
  }
  .process-step:nth-child(even) {
    transform: translateY(6px);
  }
}

.process-icon-circle {
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 22px;
  margin: 0 auto 15px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.process-icon-circle::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -5px;
  left: -5px;
  right: -5px;
  bottom: -5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.process-step:hover .process-icon-circle {
  background-color: var(--secondary-color);
  color: #0b0c2a;
  border-color: var(--secondary-color);
  transform: scale(1.12);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.25), 0 0 12px rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.15);
}

.process-step:hover .process-icon-circle::before {
  transform: rotate(90deg) scale(1.05);
  border-color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.process-step-num {
  position: absolute;
  top: -4px;
  right: calc(50% - 35px);
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(0, 166, 81, 0.4);
  border: 2px solid #0c0d30;
  z-index: 3;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.process-step:hover .process-step-num {
  background-color: var(--white);
  color: var(--accent-color);
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.process-step-title {
  font-family: var(--font-brand);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 5px;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.process-step:hover .process-step-title {
  color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.process-step-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  line-height: 1.45;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.process-step:hover .process-step-desc {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
}

/* Mascot Platform styling */
.process-mascot-container {
  margin-top: 30px;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  z-index: 1;
}

.process-mascot-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 180px;
  height: 180px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.process-mascot-img {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 110px;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.process-mascot-container:hover .process-mascot-img {
  transform: scale(1.08) translateY(-6px) rotate(2deg);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FESTIVAL SPECIAL
   ========================================================================== */
.festival-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 10% 80%, rgba(46, 49, 146, 0.05) 0%, transparent 60%);
  background-color: var(--white);
}

.festival-pack-card {
  background-color: var(--light-color);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
}

.festival-pack-img {
  max-width: 90%;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 15px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.2));
}

.festival-pack-name {
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.festival-pack-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #555555;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.festival-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding-left: 0;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.festival-list-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--dark-color);
}

.festival-list-item i {
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonials-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background-color: var(--light-color);
}

.testimonial-swiper {
  padding-bottom: 50px !important;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background-color: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  margin: 15px;
  border-bottom: 5px solid var(--accent-color);
}

.testimonial-quote-icon {
  font-size: 40px;
  color: rgba(46, 49, 146, 0.1);
  line-height: 1;
}

.testimonial-text {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #555555;
  font-style: normal;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.testimonial-user {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
}

.testimonial-avatar {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 3px solid var(--secondary-color);
}

.testimonial-name {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.testimonial-role {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #777777;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GALLERY SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.gallery-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background-color: var(--white);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.gallery-marquee-container {
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 20px 0;
}

.gallery-marquee-container::before,
.gallery-marquee-container::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 150px;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.gallery-marquee-container::before {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--white) 0%, transparent 100%);
}

.gallery-marquee-container::after {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--white) 0%, transparent 100%);
}

.gallery-marquee-track {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 24px;
  animation: scrollMarquee 32s linear infinite;
  width: max-content;
}

.gallery-marquee-container:hover .gallery-marquee-track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.gallery-item {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 280px;
  height: 280px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: inline-block;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.gallery-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.gallery-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(38, 49, 139, 0.85);
  opacity: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--white);
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  z-index: 2;
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-img {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
}

.gallery-icon {
  font-size: 24px;
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.gallery-overlay span {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

@keyframes scrollMarquee {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateX(calc(-50% - 12px));
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DEALERS & DISTRIBUTORS
   ========================================================================== */
.dealers-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background-color: var(--light-color);
}

.dealer-info-card {
  background-color: var(--white);
  padding: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.map-container {
  height: 400px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 4px solid var(--white);
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   BLOG SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.blog-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background-color: var(--white);
}

.blog-card {
  background-color: var(--light-color);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  height: 100%;
}

.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.blog-img-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
  overflow: hidden;
}

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

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

.blog-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 15px;
  left: 15px;
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
}

.blog-body {
  padding: 25px;
}

.blog-date {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #777777;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.blog-title {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.blog-excerpt {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #666666;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.blog-link {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   FAQ SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background-color: var(--light-color);
}

.faq-accordion .accordion-item {
  border: none;
  background: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-md) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-accordion .accordion-button {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  padding: 20px 25px;
  background-color: var(--white);
  border: none;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.faq-accordion .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
  background-color: rgba(46, 49, 146, 0.03);
  color: var(--primary-color);
}

.faq-accordion .accordion-button::after {
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 16 16' fill='%232E3192'%3e%3cpath fill-rule='evenodd' d='M1.646 4.646a.5.5 0 0 1 .708 0L8 10.293l5.646-5.647a.5.5 0 0 1 .708.708l-6 6a.5.5 0 0 1-.708 0l-6-6a.5.5 0 0 1 0-.708z'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
}

.faq-accordion .accordion-body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #555555;
  padding: 20px 25px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background-color: var(--white);
  position: relative;
}

.contact-card-wrapper {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-info-panel {
  background-color: var(--primary-color);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 40px;
  height: 100%;
}

.contact-info-title {
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.contact-details-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding-left: 0;
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.contact-detail-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.contact-detail-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-form-panel {
  padding: 40px;
}

.form-floating > .form-control:focus ~ label,
.form-floating > .form-control:not(:placeholder-shown) ~ label {
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.form-control:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent-color);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0.25rem rgba(0, 166, 81, 0.25);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.footer-section {
  background-color: #0E0F36;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  padding: 80px 0 20px;
  position: relative;
}

.footer-brand-logo-img {
  height: 70px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-brand-logo-img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.footer-brand-logo {
  font-family: var(--font-brand);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 32px;
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.footer-brand-sub {
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.footer-text {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.social-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 15px;
}

.social-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  color: var(--white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 16px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.social-icon:hover {
  background-color: var(--secondary-color);
  color: var(--primary-color);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.footer-heading {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-heading::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 40px;
  height: 3px;
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  padding-left: 0;
}

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

.footer-links a {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  padding-left: 5px;
}

.footer-newsletter-text {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-newsletter-form {
  position: relative;
}

.footer-newsletter-input {
  background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 12px 60px 12px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-xl);
  font-size: 14px;
  width: 100%;
}

.footer-newsletter-input:focus {
  background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-color: var(--accent-color);
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.footer-newsletter-btn {
  position: absolute;
  right: 5px;
  top: 5px;
  bottom: 5px;
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--white);
  border: none;
  width: 45px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background-color 0.2s;
}

.footer-newsletter-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--secondary-color);
  color: var(--primary-color);
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  padding-top: 25px;
  margin-top: 60px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}

.footer-bottom-links a {
  margin-left: 20px;
}

.footer-bottom-links a:hover {
  color: var(--secondary-color);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   UI UTILITIES (DIVIDERS, CURVES, SHADOWS)
   ========================================================================== */
.curved-divider-bottom {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  line-height: 0;
}

.curved-divider-bottom svg {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  width: calc(135% + 1.3px);
  height: 60px;
}

.curved-divider-bottom .shape-fill {
  fill: var(--white);
}

.curved-divider-top {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  line-height: 0;
}

.curved-divider-top svg {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  width: calc(135% + 1.3px);
  height: 60px;
}

.curved-divider-top .shape-fill {
  fill: var(--light-color);
}

/* Custom Alert/Toast styles */
.cart-toast {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 25px;
  left: 25px;
  background-color: var(--primary-color);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 15px 25px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  z-index: 10000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
  border-left: 5px solid var(--accent-color);
  transform: translateY(150px);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.cart-toast.show {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.cart-toast-close {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 16px;
  cursor: pointer;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.cart-toast-close:hover {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Loader Styles */
.preloader {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-color: var(--primary-color);
  z-index: 99999;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease, visibility 0.5s ease;
}

.preloader.fade-out {
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
}

.loader-logo-img {
  height: 90px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  animation: pulseLogo 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.loader-logo {
  font-family: var(--font-brand);
  font-size: 48px;
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  animation: pulseLogo 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.loader-spinner {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border: 4px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-top-color: var(--secondary-color);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: spin 1s linear infinite;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PREMIUM FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */

.footer-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d1240 0%, #1a1f5e 40%, #0f1035 100%);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  padding: 70px 0 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.footer-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-color), var(--secondary-color), var(--accent-color));
}

.footer-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -80px;
  right: -80px;
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(38, 49, 139, 0.4) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.footer-brand-logo-container {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.footer-brand-logo-img {
  height: 130px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 220px;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35));
  opacity: 1;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-brand-logo-img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.04);
  opacity: 0.92;
}

.footer-text {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-heading {
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  font-family: var(--font-brand);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 16px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer-heading::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 35px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent-color);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

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

.footer-links li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-links li a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.footer-links li a::before {
  content: '›';
  color: var(--accent-color);
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-links li a:hover {
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

.footer-links li a:hover::before {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Social Icons */
.social-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 5px;
}

.social-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-size: 15px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.social-icon:hover {
  background: var(--accent-color);
  border-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 166, 81, 0.4);
}

/* Contact info block */
.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-contact-icon {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0, 166, 81, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 166, 81, 0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  font-size: 13px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Newsletter */
.footer-newsletter-text {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.footer-newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0;
  border-radius: 50px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.footer-newsletter-input {
  flex: 1;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  outline: none;
}

.footer-newsletter-input::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.footer-newsletter-btn {
  background: var(--accent-color);
  border: none;
  color: var(--white);
  width: 46px;
  font-size: 15px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.footer-newsletter-btn:hover {
  background: var(--accent-dark);
}

/* Footer bottom bar */
.footer-bottom {
  margin-top: 55px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 20px 0;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
}

.footer-bottom-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-bottom-links a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 13px;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-bottom-links a:hover {
  color: var(--secondary-color);
}

/* Responsive footer */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .footer-section {
    padding: 50px 0 0;
  }

  .footer-section .row > div {
    margin-bottom: 35px;
  }

  .footer-bottom {
    text-align: center;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 18px 0;
  }

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

/* ==========================================================================
   BLOG PAGE — COMPLETE UI STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

/* ---- Blog Hero Header ---- */
.blog-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark) 0%, var(--primary-color) 55%, #1a2a9a 100%);
  padding: 90px 0 80px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 50%, rgba(255,255,0,0.08) 0%, transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 20%, rgba(0,166,81,0.10) 0%, transparent 40%);
}

.blog-hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255,255,0,0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,0,0.4);
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.blog-hero-title {
  font-size: 58px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.blog-hero-title span { color: var(--secondary-color); }

.blog-hero-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 17px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  max-width: 520px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.blog-hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-top: 36px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.blog-hero-stat-val {
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  line-height: 1;
}

.blog-hero-stat-label {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: 4px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.blog-hero-mascot {
  position: absolute;
  right: 80px;
  bottom: 0;
  height: 340px;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.3));
  z-index: 1;
  animation: floatBowl 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.blog-hero .curved-divider-bottom .shape-fill { fill: #f4f6ff; }

/* ---- Category Filter Tabs ---- */
.blog-filter-strip {
  background: #f4f6ff;
  padding: 22px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(38,49,139,0.08);
  position: sticky;
  top: 75px;
  z-index: 99;
}

.blog-filter-tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.blog-filter-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  color: #555;
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 9px 20px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.blog-filter-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary-color);
  color: var(--primary-color);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.blog-filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--primary-color);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--primary-color);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(38,49,139,0.28);
}

.blog-search-wrap {
  display: flex;
  border-radius: 50px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 2px solid rgba(38,49,139,0.15);
  background: var(--white);
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.blog-search-wrap:focus-within { border-color: var(--primary-color); }

.blog-search-input {
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  background: transparent;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--dark-color);
  width: 220px;
}

.blog-search-btn {
  background: var(--primary-color);
  border: none;
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 10px 18px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: background 0.3s;
}

.blog-search-btn:hover { background: var(--primary-dark); }

/* ---- Featured Article Card ---- */
.blog-featured-section {
  padding: 70px 0 50px;
  background: #f4f6ff;
}

.blog-featured-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(38,49,139,0.18);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  min-height: 440px;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.blog-featured-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(38,49,139,0.25);
}

.blog-featured-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-featured-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.blog-featured-card:hover .blog-featured-img { transform: scale(1.07); }

.blog-featured-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 22px;
  left: 22px;
  background: var(--secondary-color);
  color: var(--primary-color);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 50px;
}

.blog-featured-content {
  background: var(--primary-color);
  padding: 50px 48px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-featured-content::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -80px; right: -80px;
  width: 250px; height: 250px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,0,0.06);
}

.blog-featured-content::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -60px; left: -60px;
  width: 200px; height: 200px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0,166,81,0.08);
}

.blog-feat-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.blog-feat-title {
  font-size: 30px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.blog-feat-excerpt {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 15px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.blog-feat-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.blog-feat-author-img {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid var(--secondary-color);
}

.blog-feat-author-name {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
}

.blog-feat-author-role {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  margin-top: 1px;
}

.blog-feat-info {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  margin-left: auto;
  align-items: center;
}

.blog-feat-info span {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

.blog-feat-read-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: var(--secondary-color);
  color: var(--primary-color);
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  padding: 13px 28px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  width: fit-content;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.blog-feat-read-btn i { transition: transform 0.3s ease; }

.blog-feat-read-btn:hover {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--primary-color);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(255,255,0,0.3);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.blog-feat-read-btn:hover i { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ---- Blog Grid Section ---- */
.blog-grid-section {
  padding: 70px 0 80px;
  background: var(--white);
}

.section-label-line {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.section-label-dot {
  width: 10px; height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-color);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.section-label-text {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.section-label-bar {
  flex: 1;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(0,166,81,0.3), transparent);
}

.blog-section-title {
  font-size: 38px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.blog-section-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #777;
}

/* ---- Blog Article Card ---- */
.blog-article-card {
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border: 1px solid rgba(38,49,139,0.06);
}

.blog-article-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(38,49,139,0.15);
  border-color: rgba(38,49,139,0.12);
}

.blog-article-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
}

.blog-article-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

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

.blog-article-cat-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
}

.cat-recipes  { background: #fff3e0; color: #e65100; }
.cat-spices   { background: #fce4ec; color: #c62828; }
.cat-factory  { background: #e8f5e9; color: #2e7d32; }
.cat-diwali   { background: #ede7f6; color: #4527a0; }
.cat-health   { background: #e3f2fd; color: #1565c0; }
.cat-culture  { background: #fff8e1; color: #f57f17; }

.blog-article-read-time {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

.blog-article-body {
  padding: 24px 26px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.blog-article-date {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #aaa;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

.blog-article-title {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

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

.blog-article-excerpt {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #666;
  line-height: 1.7;
  flex: 1;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-article-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(38,49,139,0.07);
}

.blog-author-mini {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
}

.blog-author-avatar {
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid var(--secondary-color);
}

.blog-author-name {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark-color);
}

.blog-read-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  background: rgba(38,49,139,0.08);
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-read-link i { font-size: 10px; transition: transform 0.3s ease; }

.blog-read-link:hover {
  background: var(--primary-color);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.blog-read-link:hover i { transform: translateX(3px); }

/* ---- Sidebar ---- */
.blog-sidebar-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.07);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(38,49,139,0.06);
}

.blog-sidebar-title {
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--secondary-color);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
}

.blog-sidebar-title i { color: var(--accent-color); font-size: 14px; }

.sidebar-search-wrap {
  display: flex;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 2px solid rgba(38,49,139,0.12);
  transition: border-color 0.3s;
}

.sidebar-search-wrap:focus-within { border-color: var(--primary-color); }

.sidebar-search-input {
  flex: 1;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background: transparent;
}

.sidebar-search-btn {
  background: var(--primary-color);
  border: none;
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 10px 16px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 13px;
  transition: background 0.3s;
}

.sidebar-search-btn:hover { background: var(--primary-dark); }

.sidebar-post-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(38,49,139,0.06);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.sidebar-post-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.sidebar-post-item:hover { transform: translateX(4px); }

.sidebar-post-img {
  width: 72px; height: 60px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 10px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sidebar-post-title {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark-color);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}

.sidebar-post-item:hover .sidebar-post-title { color: var(--primary-color); }

.sidebar-post-date { font-size: 11px; color: #aaa; }

.sidebar-tags-wrap { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }

.sidebar-tag-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: #f0f2ff;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  border: 1px solid rgba(38,49,139,0.12);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.sidebar-tag-pill:hover,
.sidebar-tag-pill.active {
  background: var(--primary-color);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--primary-color);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.sidebar-cat-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }

.sidebar-cat-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 10px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(38,49,139,0.06);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.sidebar-cat-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

.sidebar-cat-list li:hover { transform: translateX(5px); }

.sidebar-cat-name {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #444;
}

.sidebar-cat-dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0; }

.sidebar-cat-list li:hover .sidebar-cat-name { color: var(--primary-color); }

.sidebar-cat-count {
  background: #f0f2ff;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 50px;
}

.sidebar-mascot-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color) 0%, #1a2a9a 100%);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 28px 22px;
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.sidebar-mascot-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50px; right: -50px;
  width: 150px; height: 150px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,0,0.08);
}

.sidebar-mascot-img {
  max-height: 120px;
  object-fit: contain;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  animation: floatBowl 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.sidebar-mascot-title {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.sidebar-mascot-sub {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.sidebar-mascot-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  background: var(--secondary-color);
  color: var(--primary-color);
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13px;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.sidebar-mascot-btn:hover {
  background: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(255,255,0,0.3);
}

/* ---- Newsletter Banner ---- */
.blog-newsletter-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f2ff 0%, #e8eaff 100%);
  padding: 80px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-newsletter-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px; left: -100px;
  width: 350px; height: 350px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(38,49,139,0.07) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.blog-newsletter-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -80px; right: -80px;
  width: 300px; height: 300px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,166,81,0.07) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.blog-newsletter-icon {
  width: 70px; height: 70px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: var(--primary-color);
  color: var(--white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(38,49,139,0.25);
}

.blog-newsletter-title {
  font-size: 38px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.blog-newsletter-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #666;
  max-width: 480px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.blog-newsletter-form-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  max-width: 500px;
}

.blog-newsletter-input {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 200px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(38,49,139,0.15);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 13px 22px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  outline: none;
  background: var(--white);
  transition: border-color 0.3s;
}

.blog-newsletter-input:focus { border-color: var(--primary-color); }

.blog-newsletter-btn {
  background: var(--primary-color);
  color: var(--white);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 13px 30px;
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.blog-newsletter-btn:hover {
  background: var(--primary-dark);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(38,49,139,0.3);
}

.blog-newsletter-mascot {
  max-height: 280px;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.12));
  animation: floatBowl 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* ---- Pagination ---- */
.blog-pagination {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.page-btn {
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(38,49,139,0.12);
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--primary-color);
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.page-btn:hover,
.page-btn.active {
  background: var(--primary-color);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--primary-color);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(38,49,139,0.25);
}

.page-btn-arrow {
  width: auto;
  padding: 0 18px;
  gap: 7px;
  font-size: 13px;
}

/* ---- Empty state ---- */
.blog-empty-state {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 60px 20px;
  display: none;
}

.blog-empty-state.show { display: block; }

.blog-empty-icon {
  font-size: 60px;
  color: rgba(38,49,139,0.15);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* ---- Stats strip ---- */
.blog-quick-facts { background: var(--primary-color); padding: 40px 0; }

.bqf-item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
}

.bqf-item:last-child { border-right: none; }

.bqf-num {
  font-size: 36px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  line-height: 1;
}

.bqf-label {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  margin-top: 5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* ---- Responsive Blog ---- */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .blog-hero-title { font-size: 42px; }
  .blog-hero-mascot { height: 240px; right: 20px; }
  .blog-featured-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; min-height: auto; }
  .blog-featured-img-wrap { aspect-ratio: 16/9; }
  .blog-feat-title { font-size: 24px; }
  .blog-section-title { font-size: 30px; }
  .blog-newsletter-title { font-size: 30px; }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .blog-hero { padding: 80px 0 50px; }
  .blog-hero-title { font-size: 34px; }
  .blog-hero-stats { gap: 24px; }
  .blog-hero-stat-val { font-size: 26px; }
  .blog-hero-mascot { display: none; }
  .blog-filter-strip { top: 0; position: relative; }
  .blog-filter-btn { font-size: 12px; padding: 7px 14px; }
  .blog-featured-content { padding: 32px 24px; }
  .blog-feat-title { font-size: 22px; }
  .blog-newsletter-form-row { flex-direction: column; }
  .blog-newsletter-input { min-width: unset; }
  .blog-newsletter-btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .bqf-item { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12); padding: 16px; }
  .bqf-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PROCESSING TIMELINE & AUTOMATION BANNER
   ========================================================================== */
.processing-timeline-section {
  background-color: var(--light-color);
  position: relative;
  overflow: visible;
}

.sticky-illustration-panel {
  position: sticky;
  top: max(80px, calc((100vh - var(--panel-height, 480px)) / 2));
  height: var(--panel-height, 480px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 10;
}

.timeline-visual-card {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 380px;
  height: var(--panel-height, 480px);
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 2px solid var(--secondary-color);
}

.timeline-visual-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 280px;
  height: 280px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  z-index: 1;
  top: calc(50% - 140px);
  left: calc(50% - 140px);
}

.visual-bg-ring {
  position: absolute;
  width: 240px;
  height: 240px;
  border: 2px dashed rgba(38, 49, 139, 0.15);
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: 1;
  animation: rotateBadge 25s linear infinite;
  top: calc(50% - 120px);
  left: calc(50% - 120px);
}

.timeline-visual-slider {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 2;
}

.visual-slide {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
}

.visual-slide:first-child {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.mascot-stage-img {
  width: auto;
  height: 320px; /* explicit height prevents flex collapse */
  max-width: 85%;
  object-fit: contain;
  z-index: 2;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1));
}


.stage-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-md);
  padding: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
  position: relative;
}

.stage-card:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.stage-card.active {
  border-color: var(--secondary-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-premium);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.stage-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background-color: var(--primary-color);
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.stage-card.active .stage-badge {
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
}

.stage-title {
  font-family: var(--font-brand);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 26px;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.stage-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding-left: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.stage-list-item {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 35px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 15.5px;
  color: #4A4A4A;
  line-height: 1.6;
  opacity: 0.85;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.stage-list-item:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.stage-card.active .stage-list-item {
  opacity: 1;
}

.stage-list-item::before {
  content: '\f00c';
  font-family: 'Font Awesome 6 Free';
  font-weight: 900;
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 3px;
  color: rgba(38, 49, 139, 0.3);
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.stage-card.active .stage-list-item::before {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* Automation Banner Section */
.automation-banner-section {
  background-color: var(--white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.automation-card-container {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark) 0%, var(--primary-color) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  padding: 70px 60px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 20px 40px rgba(15, 16, 53, 0.3);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.automation-card-container::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -150px;
  right: -150px;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 184, 0, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.automation-text-col {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}

.automation-para {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.automation-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-brand);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 38px;
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  line-height: 1.3;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.automation-graphics-wrap {
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 340px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 3;
}

.automation-mascot {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -60px;
  right: 10px;
  max-height: 380px;
  width: auto;
  z-index: 2;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 15px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35));
}

.automation-product-bag {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -30px;
  left: 20px;
  max-height: 300px;
  width: auto;
  z-index: 3;
  transform: rotate(-12deg);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45));
  animation: floatProduct 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Floating chips and visual detail items */
.floating-chip-item {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 4;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.fchip-1 {
  width: 55px;
  height: auto;
  top: 15%;
  left: 45%;
  transform: rotate(15deg);
  animation: floatChip1 5s ease-in-out infinite;
  opacity: 0.95;
}

.fchip-2 {
  width: 45px;
  height: auto;
  bottom: 40%;
  left: 10%;
  transform: rotate(-35deg);
  animation: floatChip2 7s ease-in-out infinite;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.fchip-3 {
  width: 35px;
  height: auto;
  top: 30%;
  right: 15%;
  transform: rotate(55deg);
  animation: floatChip1 6s ease-in-out infinite;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

@keyframes floatProduct {
  0% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(-12deg); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-15px) rotate(-8deg); }
  100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(-12deg); }
}

@keyframes floatChip1 {
  0% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg); }
  50% { transform: translate(-8px, -15px) rotate(25deg); }
  100% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg); }
}

@keyframes floatChip2 {
  0% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg); }
  50% { transform: translate(12px, -12px) rotate(-20deg); }
  100% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg); }
}