/* =============================================
   BEN KARIMI — SHARED DESIGN SYSTEM
   ============================================= */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Cormorant+Garamond:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,600;1,300;1,400&family=Outfit:wght@300;400;500;600&display=swap');

:root {
  --gold: #D4982A;
  --gold-light: #EEAE3D;
  --gold-muted: #9A6E10;
  --ink: #0A0A0F;
  --surface: #111118;
  --surface2: #18181F;
  --surface3: #1E1E28;
  --cream: #F2EBD9;
  --cream-dim: #BFB49A;
  --white: #FAFAF8;
  --text-dim: #7A7A8A;
  --border: rgba(212,152,42,0.18);
  --radius: 4px;
  --glow: 0 0 40px rgba(212,152,42,0.10);
  --max-w: 1200px;
}

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--cream);
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

body::before {
  content: '';
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 999; pointer-events: none; opacity: 0.025;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 512 512' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='noise'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noise)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-size: 180px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 4px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--ink); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--gold-muted); border-radius: 2px; }

/* ===== NAVIGATION ===== */
nav {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 100;
  padding: 18px 60px;
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}
nav.scrolled {
  background: rgba(10,10,15,0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  padding: 12px 60px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.nav-logo { text-decoration: none; }
.nav-logo-name {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 21px; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: var(--gold);
  display: block; line-height: 1.1;
}
.nav-logo-name span { color: var(--cream); font-weight: 300; }
.nav-logo-title {
  font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-dim); font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
}
.nav-links { display: flex; gap: 30px; list-style: none; align-items: center; }
.nav-links a {
  text-decoration: none; color: var(--cream-dim);
  font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: color 0.3s; position: relative;
}
.nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a.active { color: var(--gold); }
.nav-links a.active::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -4px; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 1px; background: var(--gold);
}
.nav-cta {
  background: transparent; border: 1px solid var(--gold); color: var(--gold);
  padding: 9px 22px; font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif; font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase; cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s; text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav-cta:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--ink); }

/* ===== PAGE HERO (inner pages) ===== */
.page-hero {
  padding: 140px 60px 80px;
  background: var(--surface);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 100% at 80% 50%, rgba(212,152,42,0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.page-hero-grid {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(212,152,42,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
                    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(212,152,42,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 80px 80px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 80% at 80% 50%, black 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.page-hero-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; max-width: var(--max-w); margin: 0 auto; }
.page-eyebrow {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.page-eyebrow-line { width: 30px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); }
.page-eyebrow-text { font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.25em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 500; }
.page-title {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: clamp(42px, 5vw, 68px); font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.page-title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold-light); }
.page-subtitle { font-size: 16px; color: var(--cream-dim); max-width: 560px; line-height: 1.8; }
.page-breadcrumb {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; margin-top: 28px;
  font-size: 11px; color: var(--text-dim); letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}
.page-breadcrumb a { color: var(--text-dim); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.3s; }
.page-breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.page-breadcrumb span { color: var(--gold); }

/* ===== LAYOUT ===== */
.container { max-width: var(--max-w); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 60px; }
section { padding: 90px 60px; }
.section-inner { max-width: var(--max-w); margin: 0 auto; }

/* ===== SECTION LABELS ===== */
.section-eyebrow { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.section-eyebrow-line { width: 28px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); }
.section-eyebrow-text { font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.25em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 500; }
.section-title { font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; font-size: clamp(32px, 3.5vw, 48px); font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.2; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.section-title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold-light); }
.section-sub { font-size: 15px; color: var(--cream-dim); max-width: 540px; line-height: 1.8; }

/* ===== BUTTONS ===== */
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--gold); color: var(--ink); border: none;
  padding: 15px 34px; font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif; font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.3s; text-decoration: none; display: inline-block;
}
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--gold-light); transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(212,152,42,0.25); }
.btn-outline {
  background: transparent; color: var(--gold); border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  padding: 14px 32px; font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif; font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.3s; text-decoration: none; display: inline-block;
}
.btn-outline:hover { background: rgba(212,152,42,0.1); }
.btn-ghost {
  background: transparent; color: var(--cream-dim); border: none;
  font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.08em; cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; transition: color 0.3s; text-decoration: none;
}
.btn-ghost:hover { color: var(--cream); }
.btn-ghost-arrow {
  width: 30px; height: 30px; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; transition: all 0.3s;
}
.btn-ghost:hover .btn-ghost-arrow { border-color: var(--gold); background: rgba(212,152,42,0.1); }

/* ===== CARDS ===== */
.card {
  background: var(--surface2); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 2px; padding: 36px 30px; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}
.card:hover { background: var(--surface3); transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.3); }
.card::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold); transform: scaleX(0); transition: transform 0.4s; transform-origin: left;
}
.card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.card-badge {
  display: inline-block; background: rgba(212,152,42,0.12); border: 1px solid rgba(212,152,42,0.3);
  color: var(--gold); font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 3px 9px; border-radius: 2px; margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.card-title { font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 400; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.card-text { font-size: 13px; color: var(--cream-dim); line-height: 1.7; }

/* ===== FORM ELEMENTS ===== */
.form-group { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.form-label { display: block; font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.form-input, .form-select, .form-textarea {
  width: 100%; background: var(--surface3); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 13px 16px; color: var(--white);
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 300;
  transition: border-color 0.3s; outline: none;
}
.form-input:focus, .form-select:focus, .form-textarea:focus { border-color: var(--gold-muted); }
.form-select { appearance: none; cursor: pointer; }
.form-select option { background: var(--surface3); }
.form-textarea { resize: vertical; }
.form-input::placeholder, .form-textarea::placeholder { color: var(--text-dim); }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }

/* ===== DIVIDER ===== */
.gold-divider { width: 60px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); margin: 28px 0; }

/* ===== ANIMATIONS ===== */
@keyframes fadeUp { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }
@keyframes fadeIn { from { opacity: 0; } to { opacity: 1; } }
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease; }
.reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* ===== FOOTER ===== */
footer {
  background: var(--ink); border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 56px 60px 32px;
}
.footer-inner { max-width: var(--max-w); margin: 0 auto; }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 52px; margin-bottom: 48px; }
.footer-brand-name { font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 400; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.footer-brand-desc { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-dim); line-height: 1.8; max-width: 260px; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.footer-social { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.social-link {
  width: 34px; height: 34px; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--text-dim);
  text-decoration: none; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 500; transition: all 0.3s;
}
.social-link:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); background: rgba(212,152,42,0.10); }
.footer-col-title { font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.footer-links { list-style: none; }
.footer-links li { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.footer-links a { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-dim); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.3s; }
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--cream); }
.footer-bottom { border-top: 1px solid var(--border); padding-top: 24px; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 30px; }
.footer-nmls { font-size: 11px; color: var(--text-dim); }
.footer-nmls a { color: var(--gold-muted); text-decoration: none; }
.footer-nmls a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.footer-copy { font-size: 11px; color: var(--text-dim); white-space: nowrap; }

/* ===== MOBILE ===== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  nav { padding: 14px 24px; }
  nav.scrolled { padding: 10px 24px; }
  .nav-links { display: none; }
  .page-hero { padding: 110px 24px 60px; }
  section { padding: 60px 24px; }
  .container { padding: 0 24px; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; }
  footer { padding: 40px 24px 28px; }
}

/* ===== BACKGROUND TEXTURES ===== */

/* Diagonal fine lines — adds depth to flat ink sections */
.bg-lined {
  position: relative;
}
.bg-lined::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
  background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(
    -45deg,
    rgba(212,152,42,0.03) 0px,
    rgba(212,152,42,0.03) 1px,
    transparent 1px,
    transparent 60px
  );
}
.bg-lined > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* Dot grid overlay */
.bg-dots {
  position: relative;
}
.bg-dots::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212,152,42,0.12) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 80% at 50% 50%, black 30%, transparent 100%);
}
.bg-dots > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* Corner glow — warm gold in corners for depth */
.bg-glow {
  position: relative;
}
.bg-glow::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 60% at 0% 100%, rgba(212,152,42,0.06) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 60% at 100% 0%, rgba(212,152,42,0.05) 0%, transparent 60%);
}
.bg-glow > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* Hex mesh — very subtle geometric pattern */
.bg-mesh {
  position: relative;
}
.bg-mesh::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0.4;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(212,152,42,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(212,152,42,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(rgba(212,152,42,0.02) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(212,152,42,0.02) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 100px 100px, 100px 100px, 20px 20px, 20px 20px;
}
.bg-mesh > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ===== STRONGER BACKGROUND TEXTURES (v2) ===== */

/* Global subtle grain on body */
body::after {
  content: '';
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 998; pointer-events: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 256 256' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='0.06'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-size: 200px;
  opacity: 0.4;
}

/* Prominent diagonal stripe texture */
.bg-lined::before {
  background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(
    -55deg,
    rgba(212,152,42,0.055) 0px,
    rgba(212,152,42,0.055) 1px,
    transparent 1px,
    transparent 44px
  ) !important;
}

/* Stronger dot grid */
.bg-dots::before {
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212,152,42,0.18) 1px, transparent 1px) !important;
  background-size: 28px 28px !important;
  mask-image: none !important;
  opacity: 0.7 !important;
}

/* Stronger mesh */
.bg-mesh::before {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(212,152,42,0.07) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(212,152,42,0.07) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(rgba(212,152,42,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(212,152,42,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px) !important;
  background-size: 90px 90px, 90px 90px, 18px 18px, 18px 18px !important;
}

/* Stronger corner glow */
.bg-glow::after {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 70% at 0% 100%, rgba(212,152,42,0.10) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 70% at 100% 0%, rgba(212,152,42,0.08) 0%, transparent 60%) !important;
  z-index: 0 !important;
}

/* ===== PERSEPOLIS BACKGROUND PATTERN ===== */
.bg-persepolis {
  position: relative;
}
.bg-persepolis::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0.09;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='80' height='80'%3E%3Cpolygon points='40,4 76,40 40,76 4,40' fill='none' stroke='%23C49440' stroke-width='0.8'/%3E%3Cpolygon points='40,16 64,40 40,64 16,40' fill='none' stroke='%23C49440' stroke-width='0.5'/%3E%3Ccircle cx='40' cy='40' r='3' fill='none' stroke='%23C49440' stroke-width='0.6'/%3E%3Cpath d='M40,4 Q52,16 40,16 Q28,16 40,4Z' fill='none' stroke='%23C49440' stroke-width='0.5'/%3E%3Cpath d='M40,76 Q52,64 40,64 Q28,64 40,76Z' fill='none' stroke='%23C49440' stroke-width='0.5'/%3E%3Cpath d='M4,40 Q16,52 16,40 Q16,28 4,40Z' fill='none' stroke='%23C49440' stroke-width='0.5'/%3E%3Cpath d='M76,40 Q64,52 64,40 Q64,28 76,40Z' fill='none' stroke='%23C49440' stroke-width='0.5'/%3E%3Cline x1='40' y1='4' x2='40' y2='16' stroke='%23C49440' stroke-width='0.4'/%3E%3Cline x1='40' y1='64' x2='40' y2='76' stroke='%23C49440' stroke-width='0.4'/%3E%3Cline x1='4' y1='40' x2='16' y2='40' stroke='%23C49440' stroke-width='0.4'/%3E%3Cline x1='64' y1='40' x2='76' y2='40' stroke='%23C49440' stroke-width='0.4'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-size: 80px 80px;
  background-repeat: repeat;
}
.bg-persepolis > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ===== PERSEPOLIS CAPITAL BACKGROUND ===== */
.bg-capital {
  position: relative;
}
.bg-capital::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  right: -20px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 55%;
  height: 130%;
  background-image: url('capital.png');
  background-size: contain;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: center right;
  opacity: 0.13;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.6) 30%, black 60%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.6) 30%, black 60%);
}
.bg-capital > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* Variant: capital on LEFT side */
.bg-capital-left::after {
  right: auto;
  left: -20px;
  background-position: center left;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to left, transparent 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.6) 30%, black 60%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to left, transparent 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.6) 30%, black 60%);
}

/* ===== CAPITAL POSITION FIX — LEFT SIDE ===== */
.bg-capital::after {
  right: auto !important;
  left: -20px !important;
  background-position: center left !important;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to left, transparent 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.5) 35%, black 65%) !important;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to left, transparent 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.5) 35%, black 65%) !important;
}
.bg-capital-left::after {
  right: auto !important;
  left: -20px !important;
  background-position: center left !important;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to left, transparent 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.5) 35%, black 65%) !important;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to left, transparent 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.5) 35%, black 65%) !important;
}

/* ===== CAPITAL CENTERED VARIANT (inner pages) ===== */
.bg-capital-center::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 70%;
  height: 140%;
  background-image: url('capital.png');
  background-size: contain;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: center center;
  opacity: 0.10;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 70% at 50% 50%, black 20%, rgba(0,0,0,0.6) 55%, transparent 80%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 70% at 50% 50%, black 20%, rgba(0,0,0,0.6) 55%, transparent 80%);
}
.bg-capital-center > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ===== CAPITAL FIXES ===== */

/* Parallax — capital stays fixed while page scrolls */
.bg-capital::after,
.bg-capital-center::after,
.bg-capital-left::after {
  background-attachment: fixed !important;
}

/* Page hero — capital much more subtle so text stays readable */
.page-hero.bg-capital-center::after {
  opacity: 0.06 !important;
  width: 60% !important;
}

/* Loan program sections — reduce opacity so text is readable */
.program-section.bg-capital-center::after {
  opacity: 0.05 !important;
}

/* About page — force left positioning */
.about-left-capital::after {
  content: '';
  position: fixed;
  top: 50%;
  left: -20px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 45%;
  height: 100vh;
  background-image: url('capital.png');
  background-size: contain;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: center left;
  opacity: 0.13;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to left, transparent 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.5) 35%, black 70%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to left, transparent 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.5) 35%, black 70%);
}
.about-left-capital > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ===== TRUE FIXED CAPITAL (parallax) ===== */
.capital-fixed {
  position: fixed;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 42%;
  max-width: 600px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0.11;
}
.capital-fixed img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}
.capital-fixed.pos-left  { left: -20px; mask-image: linear-gradient(to left, transparent 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.5) 30%, black 65%); -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to left, transparent 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.5) 30%, black 65%); }
.capital-fixed.pos-right { right: -20px; left: auto; mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.5) 30%, black 65%); -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.5) 30%, black 65%); }
.capital-fixed.pos-center { left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 70% at 50% 50%, black 20%, rgba(0,0,0,0.5) 55%, transparent 80%); -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 70% at 50% 50%, black 20%, rgba(0,0,0,0.5) 55%, transparent 80%); }

/* Make sure content sits above the fixed capital */
nav, section, .page-hero, .stats-bar, footer, .programs-nav { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* Photo containers need background so capital doesn't bleed through */
.about-photo-placeholder, .photo-wrap { background: var(--surface2) !important; z-index: 2; position: relative; }

/* ===== CAPITAL VISIBILITY FIX ===== */

/* Capital sits above section backgrounds but below all content */
.capital-fixed {
  z-index: 1 !important;
}

/* All content containers float above the capital */
.section-inner,
.container,
.page-hero-inner,
.footer-inner,
.hero-left,
.hero-right,
.about-grid,
.apply-grid,
.preapprove-hero-split,
.faq-layout,
.testi-grid,
.reviews-grid,
.articles-grid,
.videos-grid,
.resources-grid,
.glossary-grid,
.loans-grid,
.program-grid,
.values-grid,
.steps-mini,
.cta-banner-inner,
.stats-bar,
.programs-nav {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Nav always on top */
nav { z-index: 100 !important; }

/* Remove old z-index:1 rule that was blocking capital */
section, .page-hero, footer, .stats-bar, .programs-nav {
  z-index: auto !important;
  position: relative;
}

/* ===== CAPITAL SIZE & OPACITY BOOST ===== */
.capital-fixed.pos-center {
  width: 55%;
  max-width: 700px;
  opacity: 0.14;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 75% 75% at 50% 50%, black 25%, rgba(0,0,0,0.6) 55%, transparent 80%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 75% 75% at 50% 50%, black 25%, rgba(0,0,0,0.6) 55%, transparent 80%);
}

/* ===== CAPITAL LARGER & MORE PROMINENT ===== */
.capital-fixed.pos-center {
  width: 80% !important;
  max-width: 1000px !important;
  opacity: 0.16 !important;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 80% at 50% 50%, black 30%, rgba(0,0,0,0.7) 60%, transparent 85%) !important;
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 80% at 50% 50%, black 30%, rgba(0,0,0,0.7) 60%, transparent 85%) !important;
}

/* ===== SCROLLING TICKER ===== */
.ticker-wrap {
  background: #0D0D12;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212,152,42,0.2);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212,152,42,0.2);
  padding: 10px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}
.ticker-wrap::before,
.ticker-wrap::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 80px;
  z-index: 2; pointer-events: none;
}
.ticker-wrap::before { left: 0; background: linear-gradient(to right, #0D0D12, transparent); }
.ticker-wrap::after  { right: 0; background: linear-gradient(to left, #0D0D12, transparent); }

.ticker-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  width: max-content;
  animation: tickerScroll 40s linear infinite;
}
.ticker-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }

@keyframes tickerScroll {
  0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

.ticker-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--cream-dim);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  padding: 0 24px;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
}
.ticker-sep {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 10px;
  opacity: 0.6;
  padding: 0 8px;
}
.ticker-badge {
  height: 26px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  vertical-align: middle;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* ===== TICKER GOLD TEXT UPDATE ===== */
.ticker-item {
  color: var(--gold) !important;
  font-weight: 400 !important;
}
.ticker-sep {
  color: var(--gold-muted) !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  font-size: 8px !important;
}

/* ===== REMOVE CAPITAL BACKGROUND STYLES (cleanup) ===== */
.capital-fixed { display: none !important; }

/* ===== GOLD PARTICLES CANVAS ===== */
#goldParticles {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0.55;
}

/* ===== SECTION PHOTO BACKGROUNDS ===== */
.sec-photo-bg {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.sec-photo-bg::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-attachment: fixed;
  filter: brightness(0.18) saturate(0.7);
  transition: filter 0.3s;
  z-index: 0;
}
.sec-photo-bg > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Each section's specific photo */
.bg-photo-intro::before    { background-image: url('bg-luxury-home.jpg'); }
.bg-photo-process::before  { background-image: url('bg-living-room.jpg'); }
.bg-photo-testi::before    { background-image: url('bg-aerial.jpg'); }
.bg-photo-who::before      { background-image: url('bg-estate.jpg'); }
.bg-photo-win::before      { background-image: url('bg-keys.jpg'); }
.bg-photo-loans::before    { background-image: url('bg-skyline.jpg'); }
.bg-photo-cta::before      { background-image: url('hero-approved.jpg'); }

/* ===== LUXURY GRADIENT FALLBACKS (show when photos missing) ===== */
.bg-photo-intro::before    { background-color: #0D0A06; }
.bg-photo-process::before  { background-color: #080A0D; }
.bg-photo-testi::before    { background-color: #0A0808; }
.bg-photo-who::before      { background-color: #080A08; }
.bg-photo-win::before      { background-color: #0A080D; }
.bg-photo-loans::before    { background-color: #0D0A06; }

/* Gold shimmer line between sections */
.gold-rule {
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), var(--gold-muted), var(--gold), transparent);
  opacity: 0.35;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* ===== ENHANCED CARD GLASS EFFECT ===== */
.exp-card, .who-card, .testi-card, .loan-sc, .win-visual {
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px) !important;
  background: rgba(17,17,24,0.75) !important;
  border-color: rgba(212,152,42,0.2) !important;
}
.exp-card:hover, .who-card:hover, .loan-sc:hover {
  background: rgba(24,24,32,0.9) !important;
}

/* ===== SECTION TITLE GLOW ===== */
.sec-h2 em {
  text-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(238,174,61,0.3);
}

/* ===== SMOOTH SCROLL ANIMATIONS ===== */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1), transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
}
.reveal.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.reveal-left {
  opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-40px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1), transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
}
.reveal-left.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
.reveal-right {
  opacity: 0; transform: translateX(40px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1), transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
}
.reveal-right.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
.reveal-scale {
  opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.92);
  transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1), transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
}
.reveal-scale.visible { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   TOP TIER ENHANCEMENTS
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── LOADING SCREEN ── */
#loader {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 9999;
  background: var(--ink);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease, visibility 0.8s ease;
}
#loader.hidden { opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; pointer-events: none; }
.loader-inner { text-align: center; }
.loader-logo { width: 160px; height: auto; margin-bottom: 32px; animation: loaderPulse 1.5s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes loaderPulse { 0%,100%{opacity:1;transform:scale(1)} 50%{opacity:0.7;transform:scale(0.97)} }
.loader-bar { width: 200px; height: 1px; background: rgba(212,152,42,0.2); margin: 0 auto 16px; border-radius: 1px; overflow: hidden; }
.loader-fill { height: 100%; width: 0%; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-muted), var(--gold), var(--gold-light)); animation: loaderFill 1.8s ease forwards; }
@keyframes loaderFill { 0%{width:0%} 100%{width:100%} }
.loader-text { font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.3em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-dim); }

/* ── CUSTOM CURSOR ── */
#cursor-dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  position: fixed; z-index: 9998;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition: transform 0.1s ease, background 0.2s;
}
#cursor-ring {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,152,42,0.5);
  border-radius: 50%;
  position: fixed; z-index: 9997;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition: transform 0.12s ease, width 0.3s ease, height 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s;
}
body:hover #cursor-dot { opacity: 1; }
a:hover ~ #cursor-ring, button:hover ~ #cursor-ring { width: 52px; height: 52px; border-color: var(--gold); }

/* ── MOBILE MENU ── */
.mobile-menu-btn {
  display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; background: transparent;
  border: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 6px; z-index: 201;
}
.mobile-menu-btn span {
  display: block; width: 24px; height: 1.5px; background: var(--cream);
  transition: all 0.3s ease; transform-origin: center;
}
.mobile-menu-btn.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(6.5px) rotate(45deg); }
.mobile-menu-btn.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; transform: scaleX(0); }
.mobile-menu-btn.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-6.5px) rotate(-45deg); }
.mobile-menu {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 199;
  background: rgba(10,10,15,0.98); backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: 0; transform: translateX(100%); transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
  padding: 40px;
}
.mobile-menu.open { transform: translateX(0); }
.mobile-nav { list-style: none; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 40px; }
.mobile-nav li { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(30px); transition: all 0.4s ease; }
.mobile-menu.open .mobile-nav li { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
.mobile-menu.open .mobile-nav li:nth-child(1){transition-delay:.1s}
.mobile-menu.open .mobile-nav li:nth-child(2){transition-delay:.15s}
.mobile-menu.open .mobile-nav li:nth-child(3){transition-delay:.2s}
.mobile-menu.open .mobile-nav li:nth-child(4){transition-delay:.25s}
.mobile-menu.open .mobile-nav li:nth-child(5){transition-delay:.3s}
.mobile-menu.open .mobile-nav li:nth-child(6){transition-delay:.35s}
.mobile-nav a { font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; font-size: 36px; font-weight: 300; color: var(--white); text-decoration: none; display: block; padding: 12px 0; transition: color 0.3s; }
.mobile-nav a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.mobile-menu-actions { width: 100%; max-width: 300px; }

/* ── HERO TEXT ANIMATION ── */
.hero-word { display: inline-block; opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); animation: wordReveal 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1) forwards; }
@keyframes wordReveal { to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }

/* ── GOLD TEXT SHIMMER ── */
.shimmer-text {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-muted) 0%, var(--gold) 30%, var(--gold-light) 50%, var(--gold) 70%, var(--gold-muted) 100%);
  background-size: 200% auto;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  animation: shimmer 4s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes shimmer { 0%{background-position:200% center} 100%{background-position:-200% center} }

/* ── 3D CARD TILT ── */
.tilt-card { transform-style: preserve-3d; transition: transform 0.1s ease; }
.tilt-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.4), 0 0 30px rgba(212,152,42,0.1) !important; }

/* ── COUNTING NUMBERS ── */
.count-num { display: inline-block; }

/* ── STAT COUNTER SECTION ── */
.stats-counter-bar {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr);
  background: var(--surface2); border-top: 1px solid var(--border); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
}
.stat-counter-item {
  text-align: center; padding: 40px 20px;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.stat-counter-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.stat-counter-item::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 80% at 50% 50%, rgba(212,152,42,0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.5s;
}
.stat-counter-item:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.stat-counter-num {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: clamp(36px,4vw,56px); font-weight: 300; line-height: 1;
  color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 8px; display: block;
}
.stat-counter-label { font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-dim); }

/* ── SECTION ENTRY ANIMATIONS ── */
.slide-in-bottom { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(60px); transition: opacity 1s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1), transform 1s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1); }
.slide-in-bottom.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.slide-in-left { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-60px); transition: opacity 1s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1), transform 1s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1); }
.slide-in-left.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
.slide-in-right { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(60px); transition: opacity 1s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1), transform 1s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1); }
.slide-in-right.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }

/* ── HERO PARALLAX ── */
.hero-content { will-change: transform; }

/* ── SECTION DIVIDERS ── */
.gold-rule {
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, var(--gold-muted) 20%, var(--gold) 50%, var(--gold-muted) 80%, transparent 100%);
  opacity: 0.4; position: relative; z-index: 2;
}

/* ── MOBILE ── */
@media(max-width:1024px){
  .mobile-menu-btn { display: flex; }
  #cursor-dot, #cursor-ring { display: none; }
}

/* ═══ FLYER-STYLE CARDS (Trust·Strategy·Solutions·Results) ═══ */
.flyer-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 2px; margin-top: 52px;
}
.flyer-card {
  background: rgba(17,17,24,0.85); border: 1px solid rgba(212,152,42,0.2);
  padding: 40px 28px; text-align: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.4s; backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.flyer-card:hover { border-color: rgba(212,152,42,0.5); transform: translateY(-6px); background: rgba(24,24,32,0.95); }
.flyer-card::after { content:''; position:absolute; bottom:0; left:0; right:0; height:2px; background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,var(--gold),transparent); transform:scaleX(0); transition:transform 0.4s; }
.flyer-card:hover::after { transform:scaleX(1); }
.flyer-icon-wrap {
  width: 64px; height: 64px; margin: 0 auto 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,152,42,0.4); border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold); transition: all 0.4s;
}
.flyer-card:hover .flyer-icon-wrap { border-color: var(--gold); background: rgba(212,152,42,0.1); }
.flyer-icon-wrap svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; stroke: currentColor; }
.flyer-label {
  font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.3em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 12px; font-family: 'Outfit',sans-serif;
}
.flyer-title {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond',serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--white); line-height: 1.3; margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.flyer-desc { font-size: 13px; color: var(--cream-dim); line-height: 1.75; }

/* ═══ GOLD AUTH BADGE ═══ */
.auth-badge-gold {
  display: inline-block; background: rgba(212,152,42,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,152,42,0.4); color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 9px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase; padding: 3px 8px; border-radius: 2px;
  font-family: 'Outfit',sans-serif; white-space: nowrap;
}

/* ═══ NAV DROPDOWN ═══ */
.sh-nav { position: relative; }
.sh-nav li { position: relative; }
.nav-dropdown {
  position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 12px); left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-8px);
  width: 260px; background: rgba(10,10,15,0.98);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,152,42,0.25); border-radius: 2px;
  padding: 20px; z-index: 300;
  opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}
.nav-dropdown::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: -5px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 8px; height: 8px; background: rgba(10,10,15,0.98);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(212,152,42,0.25); border-top: 1px solid rgba(212,152,42,0.25);
  transform: translateX(-50%) rotate(45deg);
}
.sh-nav li:hover .nav-dropdown {
  opacity: 1; pointer-events: all; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}
.nav-dropdown-icon {
  width: 32px; height: 32px; border: 1px solid rgba(212,152,42,0.3); border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.nav-dropdown-icon svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; stroke: currentColor; fill: none; }
.nav-dropdown-title { font-family:'Cormorant Garamond',serif; font-size:16px; color:var(--white); margin-bottom:6px; font-weight:400; }
.nav-dropdown-desc { font-size:12px; color:var(--cream-dim); line-height:1.7; margin-bottom:14px; }
.nav-dropdown-link {
  font-size:10px; letter-spacing:0.15em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold); text-decoration:none; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:6px;
}
.nav-dropdown-link:hover { color:var(--gold-light); }

@media(max-width:1024px) {
  .flyer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .nav-dropdown { display: none; }
}

/* ── GOLD BADGE SVG ── */
.gold-badge-wrap {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.gold-badge-svg {
  width: 36px; height: 40px; flex-shrink: 0;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 6px rgba(212,152,42,0.3));
  transition: filter 0.3s;
}
.gold-badge-svg:hover {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 12px rgba(212,152,42,0.5));
}
/* Ticker badge sizing */
.ticker-badge .gold-badge-svg,
.ticker-item .gold-badge-wrap .gold-badge-svg {
  width: 22px; height: 24px;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   AWARD CARDS — About Page
═══════════════════════════════════════ */
.awards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.award-card {
  background: rgba(17,17,24,0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,152,42,0.25);
  border-radius: 2px;
  padding: 32px 24px 28px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.4s;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.award-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform 0.4s;
}
.award-card:hover { border-color: rgba(212,152,42,0.5); transform: translateY(-6px); }
.award-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

.award-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.award-rocket-logo {
  width: 24px; height: 24px;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.award-rocket-logo svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.award-brand {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* CSS Shield shape */
.award-shield {
  width: 100px;
  height: 115px;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(212,152,42,0.12) 0%, rgba(212,152,42,0.05) 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(212,152,42,0.45);
  clip-path: polygon(0% 0%, 100% 0%, 100% 65%, 50% 100%, 0% 65%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  position: relative;
}
.award-year-tag {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.7;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.award-num {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.award-title {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamath', serif;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--white);
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.award-sub {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 9px;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.7;
  margin-top: 3px;
}
.award-desc {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--cream-dim);
  line-height: 1.7;
  text-align: left;
}

/* Google Rating Strip */
.google-rating-strip {
  background: rgba(17,17,24,0.8);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,152,42,0.2);
  border-radius: 2px;
  padding: 28px 40px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}
.grs-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 32px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.grs-stars { color: var(--gold); font-size: 20px; letter-spacing: 3px; }
.grs-num {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 52px;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
}
.grs-divider { width: 1px; height: 44px; background: rgba(212,152,42,0.2); }
.grs-label { font-size: 14px; color: var(--white); font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.grs-sub { font-size: 12px; color: var(--cream-dim); }

/* Award Strip (homepage intro) */
.intro-award-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin: 16px 0 24px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background: rgba(212,152,42,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,152,42,0.2);
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.award-strip-item {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.award-strip-sep { color: rgba(212,152,42,0.4); font-size: 10px; }

/* Cinema signature logo */
#cinemaLogo {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: cinemaFadeUp 1s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1) 0s forwards;
}
#cinemaLogoImg {
  height: 80px;
  width: auto;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 20px rgba(212,152,42,0.4));
}

@media(max-width:1024px) {
  .awards-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .grs-inner { gap: 20px; }
  .grs-divider { display: none; }
}
@media(max-width:600px) {
  .awards-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ─── GLOBAL FONT SIZE BUMP ─── */
body { font-size: 16px; }
.sec-sub { font-size: 16px; }
.exp-desc, .who-desc, .flyer-desc, .award-desc { font-size: 14px; }
.auth-text { font-size: 13px; }
.intro-para { font-size: 16px; }

/* ─── AUTH STARS ─── */
.auth-stars {
  color: #D4982A;
  font-size: 15px;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

/* ─── TICKER FONT BIGGER ─── */
.ticker-item { font-size: 14px !important; }
.ticker-sep  { font-size: 10px !important; }

/* ─── BK LOGO WATERMARK (inner pages) ─── */
.bk-watermark {
  position: fixed;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 62vw;
  height: 62vw;
  max-width: 900px;
  max-height: 900px;
  background: url('logo-benkarimi.png') center/contain no-repeat;
  opacity: 0.13;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 9;
  filter: brightness(1.6) saturate(1.2) sepia(0.3);
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
}

/* ─── PREFERRED LENDER BADGE (Win section) ─── */
.preferred-lender-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(212,152,42,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,152,42,0.3);
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}
.preferred-lender-badge svg { width:18px;height:18px;stroke:var(--gold);fill:none; }
.preferred-lender-badge span { font-size:12px;letter-spacing:0.1em;color:var(--gold);font-family:'Outfit',sans-serif; }

/* ─── EXPERIENCE SECTION SPACING ─── */
.sec-h2 .exp-space { margin-right: 8px; }

/* ── INTRO SECTION BADGE CARDS ── */
.intro-badges-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  margin: 20px 0 28px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.intro-badge-card {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 110px;
  max-width: 140px;
  text-align: center;
}
.ibc-top {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.ibc-shield {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(212,152,42,0.12), rgba(212,152,42,0.05));
  border: 2px solid rgba(212,152,42,0.6);
  clip-path: polygon(0% 0%, 100% 0%, 100% 72%, 50% 100%, 0% 72%);
  padding: 14px 12px 30px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  min-height: 120px;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.intro-badge-card:hover .ibc-shield {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  background: rgba(212,152,42,0.18);
}
.ibc-year {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.9;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}
.ibc-num {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  line-height: 1;
}
.ibc-title {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.3;
  text-align: center;
}

/* ── VIDEO PAGE ── */
.video-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 0;
}
.video-card {
  background: rgba(17,17,24,0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,152,42,0.2);
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.4s;
}
.video-card:hover { border-color: rgba(212,152,42,0.5); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.video-card-player {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  background: var(--surface2);
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.video-card-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(10,10,15,0.4);
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
}
.video-card-overlay.hidden { opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.video-play-btn {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  background: rgba(212,152,42,0.9);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--ink);
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.video-play-btn svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; }
.video-play-btn:hover { transform: scale(1.1); background: var(--gold-light); }
.video-card-placeholder { cursor: default; }
.video-yt-placeholder {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 10px;
  color: rgba(212,152,42,0.4);
}
.video-yt-placeholder svg { width: 36px; height: 36px; }
.video-yt-placeholder p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--cream-dim); margin: 0; }
.video-yt-placeholder span { font-size: 10px; color: var(--text-dim); letter-spacing: 0.1em; }
.video-card-info { padding: 16px 20px; }
.video-card-title { font-size: 15px; color: var(--white); font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 6px; font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; }
.video-card-desc { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-dim); letter-spacing: 0.06em; }

/* ── GOOGLE REVIEWS STRIP ── */
.google-live-strip {
  background: rgba(17,17,24,0.8);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,152,42,0.2);
  border-radius: 2px;
  padding: 24px 36px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}
.gls-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

@media(max-width:1024px) {
  .video-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .gls-inner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
}

/* ── ARTICLE CARD IMAGE AREA ── */
.article-img {
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  background: rgba(212,152,42,0.06);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212,152,42,0.15);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 160px;
}
.article-img svg {
  opacity: 0.7;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
}
.article-card:hover .article-img svg { opacity: 1; }

/* ── VALUE CARDS — centered icons ── */
.value-card { text-align: center !important; }
.value-icon {
  width: 72px !important;
  height: 72px !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,152,42,0.3) !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  margin: 0 auto 24px !important;
  background: rgba(212,152,42,0.06) !important;
}
.value-icon img {
  width: 44px !important;
  height: 44px !important;
  object-fit: contain !important;
  display: block !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

/* ═══ STICKY HEADER — global rules for all pages ═══ */
.sticky-header {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 200;
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  padding: 0 60px; height: 68px;
  background: rgba(10,10,15,0); border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}
.sticky-header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(10,10,15,0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-bottom-color: var(--border);
  height: 58px;
}
.sh-logo-sub { font-size:9px; letter-spacing:0.2em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--text-dim); }
.sh-nav {
  display: flex !important;
  gap: 28px;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0; padding: 0;
}
.sh-nav li { position: relative; }
.sh-nav a { font-size:11px; letter-spacing:0.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--cream-dim); text-decoration:none; transition:color 0.3s; }
.sh-nav a:hover { color:var(--gold); }
.sh-actions { display:flex; gap:10px; align-items:center; }
.sh-btn-pre { background:var(--gold); color:var(--ink); border:none; padding:9px 20px; font-family:'Outfit',sans-serif; font-size:10px; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:0.15em; text-transform:uppercase; cursor:pointer; transition:all 0.3s; text-decoration:none; white-space:nowrap; }
.sh-btn-pre:hover { background:var(--gold-light); }
.sh-btn-call { background:transparent; color:var(--gold); border:1px solid var(--gold); padding:9px 18px; font-family:'Outfit',sans-serif; font-size:10px; letter-spacing:0.15em; text-transform:uppercase; cursor:pointer; transition:all 0.3s; text-decoration:none; white-space:nowrap; }
.sh-btn-call:hover { background:rgba(212,152,42,0.1); }
.mobile-menu-btn { display:none; flex-direction:column; gap:5px; background:transparent; border:none; cursor:pointer; padding:6px; z-index:201; }
.mobile-menu-btn span { display:block; width:24px; height:1.5px; background:var(--cream); transition:all 0.3s ease; transform-origin:center; }
@media(max-width:1024px) {
  .sticky-header { padding: 0 24px; }
  .sh-nav { display: none !important; }
  .mobile-menu-btn { display: flex; }
}