/* ==========================================================================
   Chef Mona - Premium Food Influencer & Brand Partner Landing Page Styles
   Matching exact mockup design (media_1788776606674.png)
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. Root CSS Variables & Font Configurations
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
  --primary-dark: #051F17;
  --primary-dark-hover: #031510;
  --primary-card-bg: #0A2E23;
  --accent-gold: #D8A450;
  --accent-gold-hover: #C59341;
  --accent-gold-light: #F7E8CE;
  --accent-gold-dark: #A87A2D;
  --bg-cream: #FAF6F0;
  --bg-cream-card: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-cream-alt: #F3ECE2;
  --text-dark: #1F2522;
  --text-muted: #6C757D;
  --text-light-muted: #A3B8B0;
  --border-gold-light: rgba(216, 164, 80, 0.25);

  /* Fonts requested by user */
  --font-heading: 'FONTSPRING DEMO - Restora Neue ExtBd', 'Restora Neue', 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-subheading: 'The Chairman', 'Caveat', cursive, serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Custom Theme Scrollbar UI
   - Track: Primary Dark (#051F17)
   - Thumb: Accent Gold (#D8A450)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 10px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: var(--primary-dark);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 2px solid var(--primary-dark);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: var(--accent-gold-hover);
}

/* Firefox Scrollbar Support */
* {
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: var(--accent-gold) var(--primary-dark);
}

/* Smooth Scroll & WOW / AOS Entrance Animations (0.3s, 0.4s & 0.5s Durations) */
html {
  scroll-behavior: auto !important;
}

html.lenis,
html.lenis body {
  height: auto;
}

.lenis.lenis-smooth {
  scroll-behavior: auto !important;
}

.lenis.lenis-smooth [data-lenis-prevent] {
  overscroll-behavior: contain;
}

.lenis.lenis-stopped {
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Duration Helper Classes (0.3s, 0.4s, 0.5s) */
.dur-300ms,
.dur-0-3s,
[data-duration="0.3s"] {
  transition-duration: 0.3s !important;
  animation-duration: 0.3s !important;
}

.dur-400ms,
.dur-0-4s,
[data-duration="0.4s"] {
  transition-duration: 0.4s !important;
  animation-duration: 0.4s !important;
}

.dur-500ms,
.dur-0-5s,
[data-duration="0.5s"] {
  transition-duration: 0.5s !important;
  animation-duration: 0.5s !important;
}

/* Custom Smooth Reveal Utility Classes */
.reveal-on-scroll {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

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

.reveal-fade-in {
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease-in-out;
  will-change: opacity;
}

.reveal-fade-in.revealed {
  opacity: 1;
}

.reveal-slide-right {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-35px);
  transition: opacity 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.reveal-slide-right.revealed {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.reveal-slide-left {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(35px);
  transition: opacity 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.reveal-slide-left.revealed {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.reveal-zoom-in {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.94);
  transition: opacity 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.reveal-zoom-in.revealed {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Custom Requested Animation Utility Classes:
   1. Section Heading: Fade Up Reveal (600ms) -> .reveal-fade-up
   2. Description: Fade Up + Blur Reveal (600ms) -> .reveal-fade-up-blur
   3. Cards: Staggered Fade Up (600ms) -> .reveal-stagger-card
   4. Images: Scale In Reveal (700ms) -> .reveal-scale-in
   5. Buttons / CTA: Slide Up + Fade (500ms) -> .reveal-slide-up-btn
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* 1. Section Heading: Fade Up Reveal (600ms) */
.reveal-fade-up {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 600ms cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), transform 600ms cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

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

/* 2. Description: Fade Up + Blur Reveal (600ms) */
.reveal-fade-up-blur {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  filter: blur(10px);
  transition: opacity 600ms cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), transform 600ms cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), filter 600ms cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform, filter;
}

.reveal-fade-up-blur.revealed {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  filter: blur(0);
}

/* 3. Cards: Staggered Fade Up (600ms) */
.reveal-stagger-card {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(35px);
  transition: opacity 600ms cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), transform 600ms cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

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

/* Automatic Stagger Delays for Cards Grid */
.stagger-container>*:nth-child(1),
.row>.reveal-stagger-card:nth-child(1) {
  transition-delay: 0ms;
}

.stagger-container>*:nth-child(2),
.row>.reveal-stagger-card:nth-child(2) {
  transition-delay: 120ms;
}

.stagger-container>*:nth-child(3),
.row>.reveal-stagger-card:nth-child(3) {
  transition-delay: 240ms;
}

.stagger-container>*:nth-child(4),
.row>.reveal-stagger-card:nth-child(4) {
  transition-delay: 360ms;
}

.stagger-container>*:nth-child(5),
.row>.reveal-stagger-card:nth-child(5) {
  transition-delay: 480ms;
}

/* 4. Images: Scale In Reveal (700ms) */
.reveal-scale-in {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.88);
  transition: opacity 700ms cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), transform 700ms cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.reveal-scale-in.revealed {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
}

/* 5. Buttons / CTA: Slide Up + Fade (500ms) */
.reveal-slide-up-btn {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(25px);
  transition: opacity 500ms cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), transform 500ms cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.reveal-slide-up-btn.revealed {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* WOW.js / Animate.css Custom Overrides (0.3s - 0.5s Smooth Duration) */
.animate__animated {
  animation-duration: 0.4s !important;
  animation-timing-function: cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1) !important;
}

.wow {
  visibility: hidden;
}

/* Base Reset & Responsive Typography */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

body,
p,
li,
a,
input,
select,
textarea,
button {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

body {
  background-color: var(--bg-cream);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Headings */
h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6,
.font-serif,
.font-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}

/* Responsive Font Sizing */
h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 5.5vw, 3.6rem);
}

h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 2.7rem);
}

h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2rem);
}

h4 {
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2.5vw, 1.4rem);
}

/* Subheadings & Script Accents */
.font-script,
.subheading-text {
  font-family: var(--font-subheading);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3.2vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.font-script-large {
  font-family: var(--font-subheading);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.text-gold {
  color: var(--accent-gold) !important;
}

.text-light-muted {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88) !important;
}

.bg-dark-green {
  background-color: var(--primary-dark) !important;
}

.bg-cream {
  background-color: var(--bg-cream) !important;
}

.bg-cream-alt {
  background-color: var(--bg-cream-alt) !important;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. Buttons & Badges (Strict User Specifications)
   - Height: 48-52px (50px)
   - Padding: 20-28px (0 26px)
   - Border-radius: 999px
   - Transition: 350ms ease-in-out
   - Hover Effect: Smooth 0% -> 100% background fill
   - Hover Shadow: NONE
   - Active: translateY(2px)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.btn-gold,
.btn-outline-gold,
.btn-outline-dark-gold {
  height: 50px;
  min-height: 50px;
  padding: 0 26px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  transition: color 350ms ease-in-out, border-color 350ms ease-in-out, transform 350ms ease-in-out;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}

/* Primary CTA (.btn-gold) - 0% -> 100% Smooth Fill */
.btn-gold {
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  border: 1px solid #d8a450 !important;
}

.btn-gold::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0%;
  height: 100%;
  background-color: var(--primary-dark);
  transition: width 350ms ease-in-out;
  z-index: -1;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

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

.btn-gold:hover {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: #d29843 !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  transform: none;
}

.btn-gold:active {
  transform: translateY(2px);
}

.btn-gold i {
  transition: transform 350ms ease-in-out;
}

.btn-gold:hover i {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* Secondary CTA (.btn-outline-gold) - 1px Border + Invert Fill */
.btn-outline-gold {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.btn-outline-gold::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0%;
  height: 100%;
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
  transition: width 350ms ease-in-out;
  z-index: -1;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

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

.btn-outline-gold:hover {
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: none !important;
  transform: none;
}

.btn-outline-gold:active {
  transform: translateY(2px);
}

.btn-outline-gold i {
  transition: transform 350ms ease-in-out;
}

.btn-outline-gold:hover i {
  transform: translateY(2px);
}

/* Secondary CTA Dark Outline (.btn-outline-dark-gold) */
.btn-outline-dark-gold {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  border: 1px solid var(--primary-dark);
}

.btn-outline-dark-gold::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0%;
  height: 100%;
  background-color: var(--primary-dark);
  transition: width 350ms ease-in-out;
  z-index: -1;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.btn-outline-dark-gold:hover::before {
  width: 100%;
}

.btn-outline-dark-gold:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--primary-dark);
  box-shadow: none !important;
  transform: none;
}

.btn-outline-dark-gold:active {
  transform: translateY(2px);
}

/* Primary CTA Solid Dark Green (.btn-dark-green) */
.btn-dark-green {
  background-color: var(--primary-dark);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--primary-dark);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
  font-weight: 700;
  height: 50px;
  min-height: 50px;
  padding: 0 26px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  transition: color 350ms ease-in-out, border-color 350ms ease-in-out;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-dark-green::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0%;
  height: 100%;
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
  transition: width 350ms ease-in-out;
  z-index: -1;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

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

.btn-dark-green:hover {
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

.btn-dark-green:active {
  transform: translateY(2px);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. Navbar
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.navbar-custom {
  /* position: fixed !important; */
  top: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  right: 0 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  z-index: 99999 !important;
  background-color: rgba(5, 31, 23, 0.96) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  padding: 0px 0 !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(216, 164, 80, 0.25) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35) !important;
}

.brand-logo-img {
  height: 92px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  /* filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4)); */
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

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

/* Mobile Navbar Toggler Open & Close Icons */
.navbar-toggler {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  padding: 4px 8px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.navbar-toggler:focus,
.navbar-toggler:active {
  box-shadow: none !important;
  outline: none !important;
}

.navbar-toggler .nav-icon-close {
  display: none;
}

.navbar-toggler:not(.collapsed) .nav-icon-open {
  display: none;
}

.navbar-toggler:not(.collapsed) .nav-icon-close {
  display: inline-block;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.nav-link-custom {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  padding: 8px 16px !important;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-link-custom:hover,
.nav-link-custom.active {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.social-icon-link {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin-left: 3px !important;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.social-icon-link:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  transform: translateY(-3px) rotate(6deg);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. Hero Section (100vh Full Viewport Height)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-section {
  background-color: var(--primary-dark);
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(5, 31, 23, 0.86), rgba(5, 31, 23, 0.90)), url('../images/hero-bg.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  min-height: calc(100vh - 122px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 40px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  line-height: 1.12;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  max-width: 540px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  font-weight: 300;
}

.hero-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  text-align: center;
}

.hero-main-img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 524px;
  max-height: calc(100vh - 180px);
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6));
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.hero-main-img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.03) rotate(1deg);
}

.hero-badge-script {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px;
  right: -10px;
  background: rgba(5, 31, 23, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-gold);
  padding: 8px 22px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  transform: rotate(-3deg);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  z-index: 2;
}

.leaf-accent-left {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  left: -20px;
  width: 130px;
  opacity: 0.45;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.leaf-accent-right {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 10px;
  right: -20px;
  width: 130px;
  opacity: 0.45;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. Key Metrics Band (4 Columns in Dark Green)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.metrics-banner {
  background-color: var(--primary-dark);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(216, 164, 80, 0.25);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(216, 164, 80, 0.25);
  padding: 35px 0;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.metric-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 10px 15px;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.metric-icon-box {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: rgba(216, 164, 80, 0.08);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.metric-icon-box i {
  transition: color 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s ease;
}

.metric-item:hover .metric-icon-box {
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.08);
  /* box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(216, 164, 80, 0.35); */
}

.metric-item:hover .metric-icon-box i {
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.metric-number {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  line-height: 1;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.metric-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.metric-sub {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
}

.metric-divider {
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(216, 164, 80, 0.2);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. About Chef Mona & Quick Lead Form Split Section
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.about-section {
  padding: 90px 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-cream);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  margin-top: 5px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.tag-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background-color: #EFE8DC;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-right: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.tag-pill:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(216, 164, 80, 0.3);
}

.about-chef-img-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  text-align: center;
}

.about-chef-img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 380px;
  height: auto;
  /*border-radius: 50%;*/
  object-fit: contain;
  /*filter: drop-shadow(0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35));*/
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.about-chef-img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.about-chef-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  margin-top: 24px;
  text-align: center;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.about-body-text {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.lead-form-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 35px 30px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(216, 164, 80, 0.25);
}

.lead-form-card .form-control,
.lead-form-card .form-select {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
}

.lead-form-card .form-control:focus,
.lead-form-card .form-select:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(216, 164, 80, 0.2);
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4b. What You'll Discover Section (Matching media_1788777173303.png)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.discover-section {
  padding: 95px 0;
  background-color: var(--primary-dark);
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(5, 31, 23, 0.93), rgba(5, 31, 23, 0.95)), url('../images/hero-bg.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.discover-body-desc {
  color: #E2E8F0 !important;
  font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  line-height: 1.75 !important;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  opacity: 0.95;
}

.discover-card {
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 16px 8px !important;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  height: 100%;
  transition: background-color 350ms ease-in-out, border-color 350ms ease-in-out, transform 350ms ease-in-out, color 350ms ease-in-out;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

.discover-card-outline {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.discover-card-outline:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  box-shadow: none !important;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.discover-card-outline:hover .discover-card-title-gold {
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.discover-card-outline:hover .discover-dash-gold {
  background-color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.discover-card-outline:hover .discover-card-text {
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.discover-card-outline:hover .discover-icon-circle-outline {
  background-color: var(--primary-dark);
  border-color: var(--primary-dark);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.discover-card-gold {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

.discover-card-gold:hover {
  background-color: #031510;
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.discover-card-gold:hover .discover-card-title-dark {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.discover-card-gold:hover .discover-dash-dark {
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.discover-card-gold:hover .discover-card-text {
  color: #CBD5E0;
}

.discover-card-gold:hover .discover-icon-circle-dark {
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.discover-icon-circle-outline {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  transition: background-color 350ms ease-in-out, border-color 350ms ease-in-out, color 350ms ease-in-out;
}

.discover-icon-circle-dark {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary-dark);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  transition: background-color 350ms ease-in-out, border-color 350ms ease-in-out, color 350ms ease-in-out;
}

.discover-card-title-gold {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  transition: color 350ms ease-in-out;
}

.discover-card-title-dark {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  transition: color 350ms ease-in-out;
}

.discover-dash-gold {
  width: 26px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin: 0 auto 14px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: background-color 350ms ease-in-out;
}

.discover-dash-dark {
  width: 26px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--primary-dark);
  margin: 0 auto 14px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: background-color 350ms ease-in-out;
}

.discover-card-text {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  transition: color 350ms ease-in-out;
}

.discover-card-outline .discover-card-text {
  color: #CBD5E0;
}

.discover-card-gold .discover-card-text {
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.discover-leaf-accent {
  width: 90px;
  height: auto;
  opacity: 0.6;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. Trusted by Amazing Brands & Quote Cards + Rate Card Box
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.brands-trust-section {
  padding: 95px 0;
  background-color: #FAF7F2;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.brand-logo-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 14px;
  /* box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03); */
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  min-height: 100px;
  min-width: 156px;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.brand-logo-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: none !important;
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.brand-logo-img {
  max-height: 78px;
  max-width: 115px;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.quote-card-logo-img {
  max-height: 32px;
  max-width: 110px;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.quote-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 28px 24px;
  box-shadow: none;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border: 1px solid #EAE5DB;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, background-color 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
}

.quote-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: none !important;
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.quote-card p {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #4A5568;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.quote-author {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #A0AEC0;
  margin-top: 18px;
}

.rate-card-box {
  background: #F4EFE6;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 32px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(216, 164, 80, 0.2);
  box-shadow: none;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
}

.rate-card-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: none !important;
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.rate-card-icon-dark {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--primary-dark);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. Featured Brand Collaborations (Matching media_1788776821421.png)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.featured-section {
  padding: 95px 0;
  background-color: #051F17;
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(5, 31, 23, 0.94), rgba(5, 31, 23, 0.96)), url('../images/hero-bg.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.collab-card-white {
  background-color: #FFFDF9;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  box-shadow: none;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), border-color 0.35s ease;
  height: 100%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.collab-card-white:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: none !important;
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.collab-img-holder {
  height: 210px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--primary-dark);
}

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

.collab-card-white:hover .collab-img-holder img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.play-overlay-circle {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(5, 31, 23, 0.85);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--accent-gold);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.collab-card-white:hover .play-overlay-circle {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1);
}

.collab-card-body {
  padding: 20px 22px 24px;
}

.collab-brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.collab-type-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.collab-meta-stat {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #4A5568;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. Why Partner With Chef Mona? (Matching media_1788776882534.png)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.pillars-section {
  padding: 90px 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-cream);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.pillar-column {
  padding: 12px 10px;
  text-align: center;
}

.pillar-divider {
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(216, 164, 80, 0.25);
}

.pillar-content {
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 24px 16px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background-color: transparent;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  transition: background-color 350ms cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), transform 350ms cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), border-color 350ms cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.pillar-content:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary-dark);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

.pillar-icon-circle {
  width: 68px;
  height: 68px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #EEDEB8;
  color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  transition: background-color 350ms ease, color 350ms ease, transform 350ms ease;
}

.pillar-content:hover .pillar-icon-circle {
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

.pillar-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  transition: color 350ms ease;
}

.pillar-content:hover .pillar-title {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.pillar-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  transition: color 350ms ease;
}

.pillar-content:hover .pillar-desc {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. Past Collaborations & Case Studies
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.case-studies-section {
  padding: 90px 0;
  background-color: var(--primary-dark);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.case-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  height: 100%;
}

.case-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
}

.case-card-body {
  padding: 20px;
}

.case-brand-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.case-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 6px 0 12px;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.case-metrics-footer {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  border-top: 1px solid #EDF2F7;
  padding-top: 10px;
  margin-top: 10px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #4A5568;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. Get In Touch Section
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.contact-section {
  padding: 90px 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-cream);
}

.contact-info-footer-bar {
  background: var(--primary-dark);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 25px 30px;
  margin-top: 40px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(216, 164, 80, 0.3);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   12. Newsletter & Sleek Footer Bar (Matching media_1788778106985.png)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.footer-newsletter-banner {
  background-color: var(--primary-dark);
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(5, 31, 23, 0.88), rgba(5, 31, 23, 0.90)), url('../images/footer-banner.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center right;
  padding: 24px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(216, 164, 80, 0.2);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.footer-leaf-left {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 15px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  height: 60px;
  width: auto;
  opacity: 0.55;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.footer-subscribe-pill-box {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 4px 4px 4px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  position: relative;
	height: 56px
}

.footer-subscribe-input {
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  width: 100%;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  outline: none;
}

.footer-subscribe-input:focus {
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.footer-subscribe-input::placeholder {
  color: #A0AEC0;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.footer-subscribe-btn {
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 10px 28px;
  border: none;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: background-color 350ms ease-in-out, color 350ms ease-in-out;
  position: absolute;
  right: 6px;
  top: 6px;
}

.footer-subscribe-btn:hover {
  background-color: #000000 !important;
  color: white !important;
}

.footer-main-bar {
  background-color: #031510;
  padding: 18px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.footer-logo-brand-img {
  height: 91px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5));
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

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

.footer-nav-links .footer-link {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 350ms ease-in-out;
}

.footer-nav-links .footer-link:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.footer-social-circle-gold {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 350ms ease-in-out, background-color 350ms ease-in-out, color 350ms ease-in-out;
}

.footer-social-circle-gold:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. Live Social Feeds Showcase (YouTube 50K+, Instagram & Facebook)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.social-feed-section {
  padding: 85px 0;
  background-color: var(--primary-dark);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.feed-nav-pills {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.feed-tab-btn {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(216, 164, 80, 0.3);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  transition: all 350ms ease-in-out;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

.feed-tab-btn:hover,
.feed-tab-btn.active {
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.feed-tab-btn.active i {
  color: var(--primary-dark) !important;
}

.feed-platform-title-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px 16px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(216, 164, 80, 0.2);
  padding-bottom: 12px;
}

.feed-platform-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.feed-platform-badge-pill {
  background: rgba(216, 164, 80, 0.15);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-gold);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.feed-card {
  background-color: var(--primary-card-bg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(216, 164, 80, 0.2);
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 350ms ease-in-out, background-color 350ms ease-in-out, border-color 350ms ease-in-out;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

.feed-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  background-color: #0F3A2C;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.feed-card-img-holder {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #031510;
}

.feed-card-img-holder img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 400ms ease;
}

.feed-card:hover .feed-card-img-holder img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.feed-play-circle {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(5, 31, 23, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  transition: all 350ms ease;
}

.feed-card:hover .feed-play-circle {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.12);
}

.feed-card-duration-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 10px;
  right: 10px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.78);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.feed-card-body {
  padding: 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.feed-card-tag {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.feed-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.feed-card-footer-stats {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
}

.feed-action-btn {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  transition: color 300ms ease;
}

.feed-action-btn:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. Blog Pages & Culinary Articles Section (Footer Top)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.blog-section {
  padding: 85px 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-cream);
  position: relative;
}

.blog-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(216, 164, 80, 0.25);
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 350ms ease-in-out, border-color 350ms ease-in-out;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

.blog-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

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

.blog-card-img-holder img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 400ms ease;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-card-img-holder img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.blog-category-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  background: var(--primary-dark);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-gold);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.blog-card-body {
  padding: 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.blog-meta-date {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.blog-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: color 300ms ease;
}

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

.blog-card-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-card-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.blog-author-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.blog-author-avatar {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-gold);
}

.blog-read-link {
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: color 300ms ease;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-read-link {
  color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. Contact Information & Inquiry Section (Matching media_1788781080259.png)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.contact-section-wrapper {
  padding: 90px 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-cream);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-form-control {
  width: 100%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 300ms ease, box-shadow 300ms ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.contact-form-control:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(216, 164, 80, 0.18);
  outline: none;
}

.contact-form-control::placeholder {
  color: #A0AEC0;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.contact-info-card {
  background-color: var(--primary-dark);
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(216, 164, 80, 0.15), transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 40px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 100%;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(5, 31, 23, 0.3);
}

.contact-info-leaf-bg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  right: 10px;
  width: 150px;
  opacity: 0.2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.contact-info-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.contact-info-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.contact-info-icon-box {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-info-label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.contact-info-value {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.contact-social-divider-text {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-top: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(216, 164, 80, 0.25);
  padding-top: 20px;
}

.contact-social-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 10px 15px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.contact-social-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 300ms ease;
}

.contact-social-item:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.contact-social-item::before {
    content: "\f054"; /* chevron-right */
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}
ul#menu-footer-menu ul {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: white;
	list-style: none;
}
ul#menu-footer-menu ul li {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: white;
	list-style: none;
}

ul#menu-footer-menu a {
    color: white;
    text-decoration: none;
}
/* Responsive Media Queries */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .brand-logo-img {
    height: 74px !important;
  }

  .navbar-collapse {
    background-color: rgba(5, 31, 23, 0.98);
    padding: 18px 20px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(216, 164, 80, 0.25);
    margin-top: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .hero-section {
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 110px 0 60px;
  }

  .about-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }

  .metric-divider {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(216, 164, 80, 0.25);
    padding-bottom: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
  }

  .leaf-accent-left,
  .leaf-accent-right {
    max-width: 90px;
    opacity: 0.25;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .footer-main-bar .d-flex {
    /* flex-direction: column !important; */
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
  }

  .footer-main-bar .d-flex>div {
    /* width: 100% !important; */
    display: flex !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  .footer-logo-brand-img {
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .footer-nav-links {
    justify-content: center !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    gap: 12px 18px !important;
  }

  .contact-social-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .contact-social-item {
    justify-content: start !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .hero-heading {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .leaf-accent-left,
  .leaf-accent-right {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .contact-info-card {
    padding: 16px;
  }

  .footer-social-circle-gold {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }

  .feed-platform-name {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }

  .feed-platform-title-bar {
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
    gap: 8px 12px;
  }

  .nav-link-custom {
    padding: 8px 16px !important;
  }
}

img.attachment-227\.27x227\.27.size-227\.27x227\.27 {
    max-height: 78px;
    max-width: 115px;
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
section#discover p {
    color: white;
}

@media (max-width: 1260.98px) {
.hero-main-img {  
    max-width: 420px;
    max-height: calc(100vh - 180px);
	}
	.reveal-slide-right.revealed {
    margin-top: 100px;
}
}
	@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
.hero-main-img {  
    max-width: 420px;
    max-height: calc(100vh - 180px);
	}
	.reveal-slide-right.revealed {
    margin-top: auto;
		}
		.hero-subtitle {   
    max-width: 100%; 
}
}
ul#menu-footer-menu ul li a {
    list-style: none;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.reveal-slide-up-btn.revealed:hover {
    background: #062017;
}	
.wpcf7-spinner {  
    display: none !important;
}

.ti-widget[data-wkey="feed-facebook"][data-style=custom-style] .ti-header[data-header-type="3"] .ti-widget-header .ti-profile .ti-name * {
    max-width: 250px;
    color: #fff !important;
}