/* ==========================================================================
   Design Tokens & System Variables
   ========================================================================== */
:root {
    /* Color Palette */
    --gold: #C9A02A;
    --gold-rgb: 201, 160, 42;
    --purple: #5B21B6;
    --purple-rgb: 91, 33, 182;
    --teal: #0F766E;
    --teal-rgb: 15, 118, 110;
    --burgundy: #881337;
    --burgundy-rgb: 136, 19, 55;
    
    --background: #0C0C1E;
    --background-navy: #09091A;
    --background-card: rgba(12, 12, 30, 0.7);
    --text-light: #F5F0E8;
    --text-muted: #A1A1B5;
    
    /* Layout & Effects */
    --glass-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    --glass-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    --transition-smooth: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Base Styles & Reset
   ========================================================================== */
* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    font-size: 16px;
}

body {
    background-color: var(--background);
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    min-height: 100vh;
}

#footer-placeholder {
    margin-top: auto;
    width: 100%;
}

/* Background ambient light blobs */
body::before {
    content: '';
    position: fixed;
    top: 5%;
    left: -10%;
    width: 60vw;
    height: 60vw;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 160, 42, 0.08) 0%, rgba(12, 12, 30, 0) 70%);
    z-index: -1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

body::after {
    content: '';
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 25%;
    right: -10%;
    width: 70vw;
    height: 70vw;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(91, 33, 182, 0.06) 0%, rgba(12, 12, 30, 0) 70%);
    z-index: -1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.bg-glow {
    position: fixed;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 90vw;
    height: 90vw;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(15, 118, 110, 0.03) 0%, rgba(6, 6, 20, 0) 60%);
    z-index: -2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

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

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

/* ==========================================================================
   Typography
   ========================================================================== */
h1, h2, h3, h4 {
    font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

p {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.gold-text {
    color: var(--gold);
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(var(--gold-rgb), 0.2);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Reusable Layout Elements
   ========================================================================== */
.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 2rem;
}

.section {
    padding: 6rem 0;
    position: relative;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.01) 0%, transparent 10%);
}

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

.badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.4rem 1.2rem;
    background: rgba(201, 160, 42, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 160, 42, 0.2);
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0.8rem 2rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border-radius: 4px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    border: none;
    min-height: 48px; /* Mobile touch target standard */
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, #dfb22f 100%);
    color: #0c0c1e;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(var(--gold-rgb), 0.2), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-primary::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.2), transparent);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    transform: scale(1.02) translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(var(--gold-rgb), 0.4), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e6c55c 0%, var(--gold) 100%);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    color: var(--text-light);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(var(--gold-rgb), 0.15);
}

.btn-nav {
    padding: 0.5rem 1.2rem;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    background-color: var(--gold);
    color: #0c0c1e;
}

.btn-nav:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    background-color: #dfb22f;
}

.btn-block {
    width: 100%;
}

.btn-sm {
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.image-frame-glow {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 8px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), inset 0 0 20px rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.image-frame-glow:hover {
    border-color: rgba(201, 160, 42, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 30px rgba(var(--gold-rgb), 0.2);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

/* Slide Headers */
.section-slide-header {
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.slide-num {
    font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--gold);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.slide-subtitle {
    font-family: 'Lora', serif;
    font-weight: 400;
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Header / Navigation
   ========================================================================== */
.header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1000;
    background: rgba(12, 12, 30, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    padding: 1rem 0;
}

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

.logo {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.logo span:first-child {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    line-height: 1;
}

.logo .sub-logo {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-top: 3px;
}

.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2.2rem;
}

.nav-link {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--gold);
    text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(var(--gold-rgb), 0.3);
}

.mobile-nav-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Slide 2: Hero & About Section
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-tag {
    font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.hero-quote-title {
    font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 7vw, 3.4rem);
    line-height: 1.15;
    font-weight: 900;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-card-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.purple-intro-card {
    background-color: var(--purple);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.2rem;
}

.purple-intro-card p {
    font-family: 'Lora', serif;
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.hero-stage-image {
    height: 300px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-stage-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 8px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Slide 2: Color-Coded Stats Bar
   ========================================================================== */
.stats-bar-section {
    width: 100%;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
}

.stats-bar-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    width: 100%;
}

.stat-block {
    padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.stat-block:hover {
    filter: brightness(1.1);
}

.stat-block .stat-num {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.stat-block .stat-txt {
    font-family: 'Lora', serif;
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Stats Block Theme Colors */
.block-burgundy {
    background-color: var(--burgundy);
    color: var(--text-light);
}
.block-purple {
    background-color: var(--purple);
    color: var(--text-light);
}
.block-teal {
    background-color: var(--teal);
    color: var(--text-light);
}
.block-gold {
    background-color: var(--gold);
    color: #0C0C1E;
}
.block-gold .stat-num {
    font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Slide 3: Brand Essence Section
   ========================================================================== */
.essence-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

.essence-card {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    padding: 3rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.essence-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

.essence-card-header {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.essence-card-header h3 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.essence-underline {
    width: 60px;
    height: 3px;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.essence-card p {
    font-family: 'Lora', serif;
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Border Accent Colors */
.border-burgundy {
    border: 1px solid rgba(136, 19, 55, 0.3);
}
.border-burgundy:hover {
    border-color: var(--burgundy);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(136, 19, 55, 0.15);
}
.border-purple {
    border: 1px solid rgba(91, 33, 182, 0.3);
}
.border-purple:hover {
    border-color: var(--purple);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(91, 33, 182, 0.15);
}
.border-teal {
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 118, 110, 0.3);
}
.border-teal:hover {
    border-color: var(--teal);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 118, 110, 0.15);
}
.border-gold {
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 160, 42, 0.3);
}
.border-gold:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(201, 160, 42, 0.15);
}

/* Underline Highlight Colors */
.line-burgundy { background-color: var(--burgundy); }
.line-purple { background-color: var(--purple); }
.line-teal { background-color: var(--teal); }
.line-gold { background-color: var(--gold); }
.line-white { background-color: var(--text-light); }

/* ==========================================================================
   Slide 4 & 8: Target Audiences / Pillars Grid
   ========================================================================== */
.pillars-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
}

.pillar-card {
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 3rem 2rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.pillar-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.pillar-top {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.pillar-index {
    font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    opacity: 0.3;
}

.pillar-title {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.pillar-days {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.3rem 1rem;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.pillar-body {
    flex-grow: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.pillar-desc {
    font-family: 'Lora', serif;
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.pillar-divider {
    width: 40px;
    height: 1px;
    background-color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.pillar-tags {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.pillar-audience {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Pillar Cards Color Themes */
.bg-pillar-burgundy {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(136, 19, 55, 0.4) 0%, rgba(12, 12, 30, 0.9) 100%);
    border-color: rgba(136, 19, 55, 0.4);
}
.bg-pillar-burgundy:hover {
    border-color: var(--burgundy);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(136, 19, 55, 0.25);
}
.bg-pillar-burgundy .pillar-index,
.bg-pillar-burgundy .pillar-days {
    color: #fb7185;
}

.bg-pillar-teal {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15, 118, 110, 0.4) 0%, rgba(12, 12, 30, 0.9) 100%);
    border-color: rgba(15, 118, 110, 0.4);
}
.bg-pillar-teal:hover {
    border-color: var(--teal);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(15, 118, 110, 0.25);
}
.bg-pillar-teal .pillar-index,
.bg-pillar-teal .pillar-days {
    color: #2dd4bf;
}

.bg-pillar-purple {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(91, 33, 182, 0.4) 0%, rgba(12, 12, 30, 0.9) 100%);
    border-color: rgba(91, 33, 182, 0.4);
}
.bg-pillar-purple:hover {
    border-color: var(--purple);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(91, 33, 182, 0.25);
}
.bg-pillar-purple .pillar-index,
.bg-pillar-purple .pillar-days {
    color: #c084fc;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Slide 9: Key Credentials Section (Split Screen)
   ========================================================================== */
.credentials-split-section {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.8fr 1.2fr;
    background-color: var(--background-navy);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    min-height: 700px;
}

.cred-split-left {
    background-color: var(--gold);
    color: #0c0c1e;
    padding: 6rem 4rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.cred-left-title-box {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.cred-word {
    font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
    font-size: 4rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 0.9;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.cred-left-title-box .gold-text {
    color: #0c0c1e;
    opacity: 0.5; /* Contrast styling */
}

.merlin-medal-badge {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 4rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(12, 12, 30, 0.1);
    padding-top: 2rem;
}

.merlin-small-img {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid #0c0c1e;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.merlin-medal-badge p {
    font-family: 'Lora', serif;
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #0c0c1e;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.cred-split-right {
    padding: 6rem 5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.cred-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.cred-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 2rem;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.cred-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
    padding-bottom: 0;
}

.cred-number {
    font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold);
    line-height: 1;
    min-width: 35px;
}

.cred-text {
    font-family: 'Lora', serif;
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Magic Academy Section
   ========================================================================== */
.academy-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 5rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.academy-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
}

.academy-img {
    border-radius: 8px;
    width: 100%;
    height: 450px;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.academy-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.academy-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.academy-desc {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.academy-features {
    display: grid;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.academy-feat-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.academy-feat-item i {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-top: 3px;
    background: rgba(201, 160, 42, 0.1);
    padding: 10px;
    border-radius: 8px;
}

.academy-feat-item h4 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.academy-feat-item p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Testimonials Slider
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonial-slider-container {
    background-color: var(--glass-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 5rem 4rem;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-align: center;
}

.testimonial-slide {
    display: none;
}

.testimonial-slide.active {
    display: block;
    animation: fadeInSlide 0.6s ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes fadeInSlide {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.98); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
}

.test-quote {
    font-family: 'Lora', serif;
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.test-author {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
}

.testimonial-controls {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.control-btn {
    background: none;
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.control-btn:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    color: var(--gold);
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Booking & Contact Section
   ========================================================================== */
.booking-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 5rem;
}

.booking-form-wrapper {
    background-color: var(--background-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 3.5rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.booking-form-wrapper h3, .contact-details-wrapper h3 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.booking-form-wrapper p {
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.booking-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.form-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.form-group label {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: var(--text-light);
}

.form-group input, 
.form-group select, 
.form-group textarea {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: 4px;
    padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    width: 100%;
}

.form-group input:focus, 
.form-group select:focus, 
.form-group textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--gold);
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(var(--gold-rgb), 0.1);
}

.form-group select {
    appearance: none;
    -webkit-appearance: none;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23C9A02A' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'%3E%3C/polyline%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: right 1rem center;
    background-size: 1.2em;
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* Success Modal Overlay */
.form-success-modal {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: #0c0c1e;
    z-index: 10;
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 3rem;
}

.form-success-modal.active {
    display: flex;
    animation: fadeInModal 0.4s ease-out forwards;
}

.success-content {
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.success-icon {
    font-size: 4rem;
    color: var(--gold);
}

.success-content h4 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
}

.success-content p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    max-width: 320px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Contact details stack */
.contact-details-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.contact-info-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.contact-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.contact-item i {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-top: 3px;
    background-color: rgba(201, 160, 42, 0.08);
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-item h4 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.contact-item p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   Global Slim Footer Layout
   ========================================================================== */
.brand-footer.slim-footer {
    background-color: rgba(9, 9, 26, 0.7);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding: 0;
    position: relative;
}

.gold-line-top {
    height: 4px;
    background-color: var(--gold);
    width: 100%;
}

.footer-container-slim {
    padding: 3rem 2rem 2rem 2rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.footer-brand {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.footer-logo {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.footer-tagline {
    font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gold);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.footer-seo-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.seo-link {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.seo-link:hover {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.footer-socials-slim {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-socials-slim a {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
}

.footer-socials-slim a:hover {
    color: var(--gold);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    background: rgba(201, 160, 42, 0.1);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.footer-bottom {
    background-color: #000;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.footer-bottom span {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Scroll Animation Classes
   ========================================================================== */
.fade-in {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(25px);
    transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.fade-in.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Comprehensive Responsive Rules — Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- Tablet (1024px and below) --- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .container {
        padding: 0 1.5rem;
    }

    .hero-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .hero-content { align-items: center; }
    .hero-actions { justify-content: center; }
    .hero-card-wrapper { max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto; }
    
    .stats-bar-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .essence-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
    .pillars-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
    .pillar-card { padding: 2.5rem; }
    
    .credentials-split-section { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .cred-split-left { align-items: center; padding: 4rem 2rem; text-align: center; }
    .cred-left-title-box { align-items: center; }
    .merlin-medal-badge { margin-top: 2rem; }
    .cred-split-right { padding: 4rem 2rem; }
    
    .academy-container { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 4rem; }
    .academy-img { height: 350px; }
    .booking-container { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 4rem; }

    .slide-subtitle { font-size: 1.6rem; }
    .section { padding: 5rem 0; }
}

/* --- Mobile Large (768px and below) --- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    html { font-size: 15px; }

    .container { padding: 0 1.2rem; }

    .section { padding: 4rem 0; }
    .section-slide-header { margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
    .slide-subtitle { font-size: 1.4rem; }

    /* === Navigation === */
    .header { padding: 0.75rem 0; }

    .nav-links {
        display: none;
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: 100vh;
        background-color: rgba(9, 9, 26, 0.99);
        backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 2.5rem;
        z-index: 999;
        padding: 5rem 2rem 2rem;
        border: none;
    }

    .nav-links.active { display: flex; animation: slideDownMenu 0.3s ease-out forwards; }

    @keyframes slideDownMenu {
        from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-10px); }
        to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    }

    .nav-links .nav-link {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
        letter-spacing: 3px;
        color: var(--text-light);
        padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
    }

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

    .mobile-nav-toggle {
        display: block;
        font-size: 1.5rem;
        z-index: 1001;
        position: relative;
        padding: 0.5rem;
        border-radius: 6px;
        transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    }

    /* === Stats Bar === */
    .stats-bar-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .stat-block { padding: 1.8rem 1rem; }
    .stat-block .stat-num { font-size: 2.2rem; }
    .stat-block .stat-txt { font-size: 0.75rem; }

    /* === Pillars === */
    .pillars-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; }
    .pillar-card { padding: 2rem 1.5rem; }
    .pillar-index { font-size: 1.8rem; }
    .pillar-title { font-size: 1.3rem; }

    /* === Academy === */
    .academy-img { height: 280px; }
    .academy-container { gap: 2.5rem; }

    /* === Booking === */
    .booking-form-wrapper { padding: 2rem 1.5rem; }
    .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; }

    /* === Testimonials === */
    .testimonial-slider-container { padding: 2.5rem 1.2rem; }
    .test-quote { font-size: 1.1rem; }

    /* === Buttons === */
    .btn { min-height: 52px; padding: 0.9rem 1.8rem; }
    .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; }
    .hero-actions .btn { width: 100%; max-width: 320px; }

    /* === Footer === */
    .footer-container-slim {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 2rem;
        padding: 4rem 1.5rem;
    }
    .footer-seo-links {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 0.8rem 1.5rem;
    }
    .footer-logo { font-size: 1.5rem; }
    .footer-socials-slim { gap: 1rem; }
}

/* --- Mobile Small (480px and below) --- */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    html { font-size: 14px; }

    .container { padding: 0 1rem; }

    .stats-bar-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .stat-block .stat-num { font-size: 2rem; }

    .pillar-card { padding: 1.8rem 1.2rem; }

    .section-slide-header { margin-bottom: 2rem; }

    .cred-word { font-size: 3rem; }

    /* Make all cards full width on very small screens */
    .about-grid, .promo-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }

    .btn { min-height: 50px; width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
    .btn + .btn { margin-top: 0.75rem; }
}