:root{
    --black:#0b0b0b;
    --dark:#111;
    --gold:#c9a24d;
    --white:#ffffff;
    --muted:#bfbfbf;
}

*{
    margin:0;
    padding:0;
    box-sizing:border-box;
    font-family:'Poppins', sans-serif;
}

body{
    background:var(--black);
    color:var(--white);
    scroll-behavior:smooth;
}

/* PRELOADER */
#preloader {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: #0e0e0e;
  z-index: 9999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, visibility 0.6s ease;
}

#preloader.hide {
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
}

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

.loader-content img {
  width: 140px;
  animation: logoPulse 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Line Animation */
.loader-line {
  display: block;
  margin: 20px auto 0;
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background: rgba(201, 162, 77, 0.9);
  animation: lineMove 1.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Logo Pulse */
@keyframes logoPulse {
  0% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 0.8;
  }
  50% {
    transform: scale(1.08);
    opacity: 1;
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 0.8;
  }
}

/* Line Animation */
@keyframes lineMove {
  0% {
    width: 20px;
  }
  50% {
    width: 60px;
  }
  100% {
    width: 20px;
  }
}


/* NAVBAR */
/* .navbar-brand img{
    height:40px;
    margin-right:10px;
}

.nav-link{
    color:var(--white) !important;
    transition:.3s;
}

.nav-link:hover{
    color:var(--gold) !important;
}

@media(max-width:768px){
    .navbar-brand span{
        font-size:14px;
    }
} */


/* =========================
   PREMIUM NAVBAR
========================= */
.navbar-vip{
    position:fixed;
    top:0;
    left:0;
    width:100%;
    z-index:999;
    padding:20px 0;
    transition:all 0.4s ease;
    background:rgba(11,11,11,0.4); /* slightly transparent */
    backdrop-filter:blur(10px);   /* glass effect */
    box-shadow:0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

.navbar-vip.scrolled{
    padding:10px 0;
    background:rgba(11,11,11,0.9);
    box-shadow:0 5px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
    transition:all 0.4s ease;
}

.navbar-vip .navbar-brand img{
    height:45px;
    transition:transform 0.4s ease;
}
.navbar-vip .navbar-brand span{
    font-size:18px;
    font-weight:700;
    letter-spacing:1px;
    color:var(--gold);
    text-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(201,162,77,0.5);
}

/* Links */
.navbar-vip .nav-link{
    color:var(--white);
    font-weight:600;
    position:relative;
    transition:all 0.3s ease;
}
.navbar-vip .nav-link::after{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    bottom:-5px;
    left:50%;
    width:0;
    height:2px;
    background:var(--gold);
    transition:all 0.3s ease;
    transform:translateX(-50%);
}
.navbar-vip .nav-link:hover::after{
    width:100%;
}
.navbar-vip .nav-link:hover{
    color:var(--gold);
    text-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(201,162,77,0.6);
}

/* Active Link Background */
.navbar-vip .nav-link.active {
    color: var(--gold);
    background: rgba(201,162,77,0.1); /* subtle gold highlight */
    border-radius: 6px;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    text-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(201,162,77,0.6);
}

.navbar-vip .nav-link.active::after {
    width:0; /* remove underline for active, optional */
}


/* Toggler (mobile) */
.navbar-vip .navbar-toggler{
    border:none;
    outline:none;
}
.navbar-vip .navbar-toggler-icon{
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf8,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 30 30' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cpath stroke='gold' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-miterlimit='10' d='M4 7h22M4 15h22M4 23h22'/ %3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

/* Smooth fade on scroll for navbar items */
.navbar-vip .nav-item{
    opacity:0;
    transform:translateY(-10px);
    animation:fadeInNav 0.6s forwards;
}
.navbar-vip .nav-item:nth-child(1){animation-delay:.2s;}
.navbar-vip .nav-item:nth-child(2){animation-delay:.3s;}
.navbar-vip .nav-item:nth-child(3){animation-delay:.4s;}
.navbar-vip .nav-item:nth-child(4){animation-delay:.5s;}

@keyframes fadeInNav{
    to{
        opacity:1;
        transform:translateY(0);
    }
}

/* Mobile */
@media(max-width:768px){
    .navbar-vip .nav-link{
        font-size:16px;
        padding:10px 0;
    }
}
/* =========================
   END PREMIUM NAVBAR


   /* HERO */
/* .hero{
    position:relative;
    height:100vh;
    overflow:hidden;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    text-align:center;
    color:var(--white);
}

.hero-video{
    position:absolute;
    top:50%;
    left:50%;
    min-width:100%;
    min-height:100%;
    transform:translate(-50%, -50%);
    object-fit:cover;
    z-index:1;
}

.hero-overlay{
    position:absolute;
    inset:0;
    background:rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
    z-index:2;
}

.hero-content{
    position:relative;
    z-index:3;
}

.hero h1{
    font-size:60px;
    font-weight:700;
    color:var(--gold);
    letter-spacing:2px;
}

.hero p{
    margin:20px 0 40px;
    font-size:18px;
    color:var(--muted);
} */

/* BUTTONS */
.btn-gold{
    display:inline-block;
    padding:14px 36px;
    border:1px solid var(--gold);
    color:var(--gold);
    text-decoration:none;
    transition:all .4s ease;
    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;
}

.btn-gold::before{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    top:0;
    left:-100%;
    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    background:var(--gold);
    transition:.4s;
    z-index:-1;
}

.btn-gold:hover::before{
    left:0;
}

.btn-gold:hover{
    color:#000;
    box-shadow:0 0 25px rgba(201,162,77,.6);
}

/* SECTIONS */
section{
    padding:90px 8%;
}

h2{
    margin-bottom:50px;
}

.gold{
    color:var(--gold);
}


/* ===============================
   WHY CHOOSE US – PREMIUM
================================ */

.why-us{
    position:relative;
    padding:100px 8%;
    background:
        linear-gradient(rgba(0,0,0,0.65), rgba(0,0,0,0.65)),
        url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1503387762-592deb58ef4e?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1920&q=80'); /* 🔥 BACKGROUND IMAGE */
    background-size:cover;
    background-position:center;
    background-attachment:fixed;
}

/* Disable fixed bg on mobile */
@media(max-width:768px){
    .why-us{
        background-attachment:scroll;
    }
}

.why-us h2{
    text-align:center;
    font-size:3rem;
    font-weight:800;
    margin-bottom:60px;
    color:#fff;
    letter-spacing:1px;
}

.gold{
    color:#c9a24d;
}

/* Grid */
.why-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
    gap:30px;
    position:relative;
    z-index:2;
}

@media(max-width:900px){
    .why-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
}
@media(max-width:500px){
    .why-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
}

/* Cards */
.why-box{
    position:relative;
    height:180px;
    border-radius:15px;
    overflow:hidden;
    cursor:pointer;
    display:flex;
    align-items:flex-end;
    justify-content:center;
    text-align:center;
    font-size:18px;
    font-weight:600;
    color:#fff;
    background-size:cover;
    background-position:center;
    box-shadow:0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
    transition:all 0.5s ease;
    perspective:1000px;
}

/* Text */
.why-box span{
    position:relative;
    z-index:3;
    padding:15px;
}

/* Dark overlay */
.why-box::after{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    inset:0;
    background:rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
    transition:0.4s;
    z-index:1;
}

/* Gold hover overlay */
.why-box::before{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    inset:0;
    background:linear-gradient(
        45deg,
        rgba(201,162,77,0.6),
        rgba(255,215,0,0.2)
    );
    transform:scaleX(0);
    transform-origin:left;
    transition:0.5s ease;
    z-index:2;
}

.why-box:hover::before{
    transform:scaleX(1);
}

.why-box:hover::after{
    background:rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

/* 3D Hover */
.why-box:hover{
    transform:translateY(-10px) rotateX(3deg) rotateY(3deg);
    box-shadow:0 20px 40px rgba(201,162,77,0.5);
    color:#000;
}

/* Scroll reveal */
.why-box.reveal{
    opacity:0;
    transform:translateY(30px);
}

.why-box.reveal.active{
    opacity:1;
    transform:translateY(0);
    transition:0.6s ease;
}


/* =========================
   SERVICES – PREMIUM (OPTIMIZED)
========================= */

.services-section{
    position:relative;
    padding:120px 8%;
    overflow:hidden;
}

/* Heading */
.services-section h2{
    text-align:center;
    font-size:3rem;
    font-weight:700;
    margin-bottom:70px;
    letter-spacing:1px;
    position:relative;
    z-index:2;
}

/* Architectural grid background (lightweight) */
.services-bg-grid{
    position:absolute;
    inset:0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size:60px 60px;
    opacity:0.18; /* reduced repaint */
    z-index:0;
    pointer-events:none;
}

/* Service Grid */
.service-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px,1fr));
    gap:40px;
    position:relative;
    z-index:1;
}

/* Card */
.service-card{
    background:linear-gradient(145deg, #141414, #0d0d0d);
    border-radius:16px;
    padding:22px 22px 30px;
    height:100%;
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;

    /* PERFORMANCE FIX */
    transition:transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
    will-change:transform;
    transform:translateZ(0);

    box-shadow:0 14px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

/* Gold bottom line */
.service-card::after{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    bottom:0;
    left:0;
    width:0%;
    height:3px;
    background:var(--gold);
    transition:width 0.35s ease;
}

/* Image */
.service-img{
    height:180px;
    border-radius:12px;
    overflow:hidden;
    margin-bottom:22px;
    flex-shrink:0;
}

.service-img img{
    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    object-fit:cover;

    /* GPU acceleration */
    will-change:transform;
    transform:translateZ(0);
    transition:transform 0.45s ease;
}

/* Text */
.service-card h3{
    font-size:1.45rem;
    margin-bottom:12px;
}

.service-card p{
    color:#bbb;
    font-size:0.95rem;
    line-height:1.7;
    flex-grow:1;
}

/* Hover (DESKTOP ONLY – optimized) */
@media (hover:hover) and (pointer:fine){
    .service-card:hover{
        transform:translateY(-6px);
        box-shadow:0 18px 35px rgba(201,162,77,0.25);
    }

    .service-card:hover::after{
        width:100%;
    }

    .service-card:hover img{
        transform:scale(1.04);
    }
}

/* Mobile optimization */
@media(max-width:768px){
    .services-section{
        padding:90px 6%;
    }

    .service-card{
        box-shadow:0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
        transform:none !important;
    }

    .service-card::after{
        display:none;
    }
}

/* Link reset */
.service-link{
    text-decoration:none;
    color:inherit;
    display:block;
}

/* PROCESS */
.process {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 80px 20px;
    color: #fff;
}

.process-video {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;  /* ensures video covers entire section */
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.3;       /* subtle, keeps text readable */
    pointer-events: none; /* video doesn't block interaction */
}

.process-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;         /* ensures content stays above video */
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.process h2 {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.process h2 .gold {
    color: #c9a24d;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.process-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 40px;
}

.step {
    background: #111;
    border: 1px solid #222;
    border-radius: 15px;
    padding: 35px 25px;
    text-align: left;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    position: relative;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    background: rgba(17,17,17,0.75);
}

.step:hover {
    border-color: #c9a24d;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(201, 162, 77, 0.2);
    transform: translateY(-8px);
}

.step .number {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #c9a24d;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.step h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.step p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #bbb;
    line-height: 1.6;
}


/* MATERIAL */
.material p{
    max-width:800px;
    margin:auto;
    color:var(--muted);
    text-align:center;
}

.material-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(200px,1fr));
    gap:25px;
    margin-top:40px;
    text-align:center;
}
/* CTA Section */
.cta {
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 120px 20px;
    color: #fff;
    font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif; /* or any elegant font */
}

/* Video Background */
.cta-video {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    z-index: 0;
    filter: brightness(0.5); /* darkens video slightly for text readability */
}

/* Dark Gradient Overlay */
.cta::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,0.6), rgba(0,0,0,0.4));
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Content on top of video */
.cta-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Headline */
.cta-content h2 {
    font-size: 42px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.5); /* soft luxury shadow */
}

/* Paragraph */
.cta-content p {
    margin: 20px 0 30px;
    font-size: 20px;
    color: #eee;
    text-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

/* Gold Button */
/* .btn-gold {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 16px 40px;
    border: 2px solid #FFD700;
    color: #FFD700;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 18px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.btn-gold:hover {
    background: #FFD700;
    color: #111;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
} */

footer{
    padding:30px;
    text-align:center;
    font-size:14px;
    color:#777;
}

/* ANIMATION */
.reveal{
    opacity:0;
    transform:translateY(40px);
    transition:1s;
}

.reveal.active{
    opacity:1;
    transform:none;
}



/* residentail-construction */

.content-text{
    max-width:900px;
    margin:auto;
    color:var(--muted);
    line-height:1.9;
}

.split-section{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
    gap:50px;
    align-items:center;
}

.split-section img{
    width:100%;
    border-radius:12px;
    box-shadow:0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
}


.area-list{
    columns:2;
    max-width:600px;
    margin:auto;
    color:var(--muted);
}

.glow-text{
    text-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(201,162,77,0.35);
}

.section-lines::before{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    inset:0;
    background:
      linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201,162,77,.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
      linear-gradient(rgba(201,162,77,.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size:120px 120px;
    pointer-events:none;
}
/* =========================
   ABOUT US – SIGNATURE
========================= */

.about-signature{
    position:relative;
    padding:160px 8%;
    overflow:hidden;
}

/* ARCHITECTURAL GRID */
.arch-lines{
    position:absolute;
    inset:0;
    background:
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201,162,77,.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(rgba(201,162,77,.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size:140px 140px;
    pointer-events:none;
    z-index:0;
}

/* BACKGROUND TEXT */
.about-bg-wrap{
    position:absolute;
    inset:0;
    overflow:hidden;
    z-index:1;
}

.about-bg{
    position:absolute;
    top:50%;
    left:-10%;
    transform:translateY(-50%);
    font-size:300px;
    font-weight:800;
    letter-spacing:25px;
    color:rgba(201,162,77,0.06);
    white-space:nowrap;
}

/* CONTENT */
.about-container{
    position:relative;
    z-index:2;
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:1.2fr 1fr;
    gap:90px;
    align-items:center;
}

/* TEXT */
.about-tag{
    display:inline-block;
    font-size:13px;
    letter-spacing:3px;
    color:var(--gold);
    margin-bottom:20px;
}

.about-text h2{
    font-size:56px;
    line-height:1.05;
    font-weight:700;
    margin-bottom:25px;
}

.about-text .lead{
    font-size:20px;
    color:#ddd;
    margin-bottom:25px;
    line-height:1.7;
}

.about-text p{
    font-size:17px;
    color:#bbb;
    line-height:1.8;
    margin-bottom:30px;
}

/* STATS */
.about-stats{
    display:flex;
    gap:40px;
    margin-bottom:40px;
}

.about-stats div{
    position:relative;
    padding-left:15px;
}

.about-stats div::before{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    left:0;
    top:0;
    width:3px;
    height:100%;
    background:var(--gold);
}

.about-stats strong{
    font-size:32px;
    display:block;
    color:#fff;
}

.about-stats span{
    font-size:13px;
    color:#aaa;
}

/* VISUAL */
.about-visual{
    position:relative;
}

.visual-frame{
    position:relative;
    border-radius:18px;
    overflow:hidden;
    box-shadow:0 40px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
}

.visual-frame img{
    width:100%;
    height:560px;
    object-fit:cover;
}

/* GOLD OFFSET FRAME */
.visual-frame::after{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    inset:0;
    border:2px solid var(--gold);
    transform:translate(22px,22px);
    z-index:-1;
}

/* MOBILE */
@media(max-width:900px){
    .about-container{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
        gap:60px;
    }

    .about-bg{
        font-size:160px;
        left:-30%;
    }

    .about-text h2{
        font-size:42px;
    }

    .visual-frame img{
        height:420px;
    }

    .about-stats{
        flex-direction:column;
        gap:20px;
    }
}
/* =========================
   HERO V2 – CINEMATIC LEFT
========================= */
.hero-v2{
    position:relative;
    height:100vh;
    overflow:hidden;
    color:#fff;
}

/* Video */
.hero-v2-video{
    position:absolute;
    inset:0;
    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    object-fit:cover;
    z-index:0;
}

/* Overlays */
.hero-v2-overlay{
    position:absolute;
    inset:0;
    background:rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
    z-index:1;
}
.hero-v2-gradient{
    position:absolute;
    inset:0;
    background:linear-gradient(
        to bottom,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.85),
        rgba(0,0,0,0.2),
        rgba(0,0,0,0.95)
    );
    z-index:2;
}

/* Background Text */
.hero-bg-text{
    position:absolute;
    bottom:10%;
    left:-5%;
    font-size:240px;
    font-weight:800;
    letter-spacing:25px;
    color:rgba(201,162,77,0.05);
    white-space:nowrap;
    z-index:3;
    pointer-events:none;
}

/* Content Left */
.hero-v2-content.hero-v2-left{
    position:relative;
    z-index:4;
    height:100%;
    max-width:1100px;
    margin:auto;
    padding-left:10%;
    /* display:flex; */
    flex-direction:column;
    justify-content:center;
    text-align:left;
}

/* Tag */
.hero-tag{
    font-size:13px;
    letter-spacing:4px;
    color:var(--gold);
    margin-bottom:25px;
    opacity:0;
    transform:translateX(-30px);
}

/* Headline */
.hero-v2-content h1{
    font-size:68px;
    font-weight:800;
    line-height:1.05;
    margin-bottom:30px;
    opacity:0;
    transform:translateX(-50px);
}

/* Outline word */
.outline{
    color:transparent;
    -webkit-text-stroke:1.5px var(--gold);
}

/* Paragraph */
.hero-v2-content p{
    font-size:20px;
    color:#ddd;
    max-width:650px;
    line-height:1.7;
    margin-bottom:40px;
    opacity:0;
    transform:translateX(-30px);
}

/* Actions */
.hero-actions{
    display:flex;
    gap:25px;
    margin-bottom:50px;
    opacity:0;
    transform:translateX(-30px);
}

/* Stats */
.hero-stats{
    display:flex;
    gap:50px;
    opacity:0;
    transform:translateX(-30px);
}

.hero-stats div{
    position:relative;
    padding-left:15px;
}
.hero-stats div::before{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    left:0;
    top:0;
    width:3px;
    height:100%;
    background:var(--gold);
}
.hero-stats strong{
    font-size:32px;
    display:block;
    color:var(--gold);
    text-shadow:0 0 15px rgba(201,162,77,0.6);
}

/* Scroll Indicator */
.scroll-indicator{
    position:absolute;
    bottom:30px;
    left:50%;
    transform:translateX(-50%);
    z-index:5;
}
.scroll-indicator span{
    display:block;
    width:2px;
    height:40px;
    background:linear-gradient(to bottom,transparent,var(--gold),transparent);
    animation:scrollMove 2s infinite;
}
@keyframes scrollMove{
    0%{opacity:0; transform:translateY(-10px);}
    50%{opacity:1;}
    100%{opacity:0; transform:translateY(10px);}
}

/* Animations */
.animate-fade{
    animation:fadeInLeft 1s forwards;
}
.delay-1{animation-delay:.4s;}
.delay-2{animation-delay:.7s;}
.delay-3{animation-delay:1s;}
@keyframes fadeInLeft{
    to{
        opacity:1;
        transform:translateX(0);
    }
}
.animate-letters{
    display:inline-block;
    opacity:0;
    transform:translateX(-50px);
    animation:slideLetters 1s forwards;
}
@keyframes slideLetters{
    to{
        opacity:1;
        transform:translateX(0);
    }
}

/* Mobile */
@media(max-width:900px){
    .hero-v2-content h1{
        font-size:44px;
    }
    .hero-bg-text{
        font-size:140px;
        left:-30%;
    }
    .hero-actions{
        flex-direction:column;
        align-items:flex-start;
    }
    .hero-stats{
        flex-direction:column;
        gap:20px;
    }
}
.hero-stats strong:hover {
    text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(201,162,77,1);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}



/* Testimonials */
.testimonials{
    background:#0f0f0f;
    padding:80px 0;
    overflow:hidden;
}

.section-title{
    text-align:center;
    color:#c9a24d;
    font-size:36px;
    margin-bottom:10px;
}

.section-subtitle{
    text-align:center;
    color:#bbb;
    max-width:600px;
    margin:0 auto 50px;
}

.testimonial-slider{
    max-width:900px;
    margin:auto;
    overflow:hidden;
}

.testimonial-track {
    display: flex;
    will-change: transform;
}



.testimonial-card{
    min-width:100%;
    background:#151515;
    padding:40px 30px;
    border-radius:16px;
    text-align:center;
    box-shadow:0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}

.testimonial-card img{
    width:70px;
    height:70px;
    border-radius:50%;
    object-fit:cover;
    margin-bottom:15px;
}

.testimonial-card h4{
    color:#c9a24d;
    margin-bottom:15px;
    font-size:20px;
}

.testimonial-card p{
    color:#ddd;
    font-size:16px;
    line-height:1.8;
}

/* Mobile Optimization */
@media(max-width:768px){
    .section-title{
        font-size:28px;
    }
    .testimonial-card{
        padding:30px 20px;
    }
    .testimonial-card p{
        font-size:15px;
    }
}





/* =========================
   TEAM – PREMIUM
========================= */

.team-section{
    position:relative;
    padding:120px 8%;
    text-align:center;
    overflow:hidden;
}

.team-bg-grid{
    position:absolute;
    inset:0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size:60px 60px;
    opacity:0.15;
    z-index:0;
}

.team-section h2{
    font-size:3rem;
    margin-bottom:20px;
    position:relative;
    z-index:1;
}

.team-intro{
    max-width:900px;
    margin:0 auto 80px;
    font-size:1.05rem;
    line-height:1.8;
    color:#ccc;
    position:relative;
    z-index:1;
}

/* CEO Highlight */
.team-highlight{
    display:flex;
    justify-content:center;
    margin-bottom:90px;
    position:relative;
    z-index:1;
}

.team-card{
    background:linear-gradient(145deg,#141414,#0d0d0d);
    border-radius:16px;
    padding:26px;
    box-shadow:0 14px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    transition:transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
    will-change:transform;
    transform:translateZ(0);
}

.team-card.ceo{
    max-width:380px;
}

.team-card:hover{
    transform:translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow:0 18px 35px rgba(201,162,77,0.25);
}

.team-img{
    height:220px;
    border-radius:12px;
    margin-bottom:20px;
    background:#1c1c1c center/cover no-repeat;
}

/* Titles */
.team-card h3,
.team-card h4{
    margin-bottom:6px;
}

.team-card span{
    font-size:0.9rem;
    color:var(--gold);
}

.team-card p{
    margin-top:12px;
    font-size:0.95rem;
    line-height:1.6;
    color:#bbb;
}

/* Sub titles */
.team-subtitle{
    font-size:2rem;
    margin:80px 0 40px;
    position:relative;
    z-index:1;
}

/* Grids */
.team-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(240px,1fr));
    gap:40px;
    position:relative;
    z-index:1;
}

.team-grid.board{
    max-width:700px;
    margin:0 auto;
}

/* Mobile */
@media(max-width:768px){
    .team-section{
        padding:90px 6%;
    }

    .team-card:hover{
        transform:none;
    }
}


/* =========================
   TEAM HERO – PREMIUM
========================= */

.team-hero{
    position:relative;
    height:85vh;
    min-height:600px;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    padding:0 8%;
    overflow:hidden;
}

/* Background image (change later if needed) */
.team-hero-bg{
    position:absolute;
    inset:0;
    background:
        linear-gradient(to right, rgba(0,0,0,0.75), rgba(0,0,0,0.4)),
        url('about-evera.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
    z-index:0;
    transform:translateZ(0);
}

/* Content */
.team-hero-content{
    max-width:780px;
    position:relative;
    z-index:1;
}

.hero-tag{
    display:inline-block;
    margin-bottom:18px;
    padding:6px 16px;
    border:1px solid var(--gold);
    color:var(--gold);
    font-size:0.85rem;
    letter-spacing:1px;
    text-transform:uppercase;
}

.team-hero h1{
    font-size:3.8rem;
    line-height:1.15;
    margin-bottom:22px;
}

.team-hero p{
    font-size:1.05rem;
    line-height:1.8;
    color:#ccc;
    max-width:640px;
}

/* Mobile */
@media(max-width:768px){
    .team-hero{
        height:auto;
        padding:110px 6% 90px;
    }

    .team-hero h1{
        font-size:2.4rem;
    }
}