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

/* 
 * Barnes & Noble Clone Style Sheet
 * Refined and Completed to Match Live Barnes & Noble Header, Navbar, Footers, and Sliders
 */

/* ==========================================
   1. COLOR SCHEME & CONFIGURATION
   ========================================== */
:root {
    --color-teal-bg: #005662;      /* Teal Announcement Bar */
    --color-primary: #004f3d;      /* B&N Forest Green */
    --color-primary-dark: #00372a;
    --color-accent: #c49d48;       /* B&N Gold Accent */
    --color-accent-dark: #aa8534;
    --color-dark: #232323;         /* Charcoal black for main text */
    --color-gray-dark: #575555;    /* Gray text */
    --color-gray-medium: #757575;
    --color-gray-light: #e5e5e5;
    --color-gray-bg: #f5f5f5;
    --color-blue-link: #00628a;    /* Blue links */
    --color-cream: #fbf9f4;        /* Warm background cream */
    --color-sand: #f5ecd8;         /* Sandy cream */
    --color-pale-teal: #e2ede0;
    --color-white: #ffffff;
    
    --font-sans: 'Poppins', system-ui, sans-serif;
    --font-serif: 'Poppins', system-ui, sans-serif;
    
    --shadow-sm: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    --shadow-md: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    --shadow-lg: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
    --transition-smooth: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
    
    --container-width: 1240px;
}

*, *::before, *::after {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    overflow-x: hidden;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

/* Base Typography Styling */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

p {
    color: var(--color-gray-dark);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

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

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

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

button, input, select {
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: inherit;
    border: none;
    outline: none;
    background: none;
}

button {
    cursor: pointer;
}

hr {
    border: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gray-light);
    margin: 1.25rem 0;
}

.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: var(--container-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

/* ==========================================
   2. REUSABLE COMPONENTS & UTILITIES
   ========================================== */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 14px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-primary);
}

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

.btn-secondary-gold {
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.btn-secondary-gold:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-accent-dark);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-light-accent {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    color: var(--color-dark);
}

.btn-light-accent:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.btn-transparent {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-white);
}

.btn-transparent:hover {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.btn-dark {
    background-color: var(--color-dark);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.btn-dark:hover {
    background-color: #000000;
}

.btn-sm {
    padding: 6px 14px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    border-radius: 3px;
}

.btn-block {
    display: flex;
    width: 100%;
}

.btn-link-arrow {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-blue-link);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-top: 10px;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.btn-link-arrow .arrow {
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-link-arrow:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.btn-link-arrow:hover .arrow {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Background Grids */
.bg-cream { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fdfbf7 0%, #f7f3e9 100%); }
.bg-sand { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fbf7ee 0%, #f3e5ca 100%); }
.bg-teal-pale { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f7f2 0%, #dbece4 100%); }
.font-bold { font-weight: 700; }
.divider { color: var(--color-gray-light); }

/* ==========================================
   3. TEAL TOP BAR
   ========================================== */
.teal-top-bar {
    background-color: var(--color-teal-bg);
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-size: 12.5px;
    padding: 8px 0;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.teal-top-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
}

.teal-top-logos {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.logo-bn {
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.logo-papersource {
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    font-size: 11px;
}

.logo-sep {
    opacity: 0.4;
}

.teal-top-message {
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.underline-link {
    text-decoration: underline;
    font-weight: 600;
}

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

/* ==========================================
   4. UTILITY ROW (FIRST ROW HEADER)
   ========================================== */
.header-utility-row {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    padding: 16px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gray-light);
    z-index: 110;
    position: relative;
}

.utility-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
}

/* Left Links */
.utility-left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 22px;
    width: 33%;
}

.utility-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-gray-dark);
}

.utility-item:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Center Logo */
.utility-center {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 33%;
}

.mobile-menu-btn {
    display: none;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    margin-right: 15px;
}

.logo-main-title {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    height: 100%;
}

.header-logo-img {
    max-height: 85px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

/* Right utilities */
.utility-right {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    gap: 25px;
    width: 33%;
}

.btn-membership-pill {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-accent);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-membership-pill:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-cream);
    border-color: var(--color-accent-dark);
}

.membership-badge-icon {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.utility-item-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-dark);
}

.utility-item-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Account dropdown */
.account-dropdown-container {
    position: relative;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.account-hover-dropdown {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    right: 0;
    margin-top: 15px;
    width: 250px;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-light);
    border-radius: 4px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    padding: 20px;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    z-index: 1000;
    cursor: default;
}

.account-dropdown-container:hover .account-hover-dropdown,
.account-dropdown-container.active .account-hover-dropdown {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.account-hover-dropdown h4 {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: var(--color-dark);
}

.account-hover-dropdown .btn {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    padding: 8px 12px;
}

.account-hover-dropdown ul {
    margin-top: 15px;
}

.account-hover-dropdown ul li {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.account-hover-dropdown ul li a {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--color-gray-dark);
}

.account-hover-dropdown ul li a:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ==========================================
   5. NAVBAR & SEARCH ROW (SECOND ROW)
   ========================================== */
.main-navbar {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gray-light);
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 999;
    transition: background-color 0.4s ease, backdrop-filter 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease, border-bottom 0.4s ease;
}

.main-navbar.scrolled {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.navbar-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    height: 52px;
}

.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 32px;
    height: 100%;
    align-items: center;
}

.nav-links li {
    position: relative;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.nav-link {
    display: block;
    padding: 14px 10px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    position: relative;
}

.nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 10px;
    right: 10px;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: right;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.nav-links li:hover .nav-link {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.nav-links li:hover .nav-link::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
    transform-origin: left;
}

/* Mega dropdown menu */
.mega-dropdown {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 20px;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-light);
    border-top: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    padding: 25px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    z-index: 950;
    width: 550px;
}

.nav-links .has-dropdown:hover .mega-dropdown {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.mega-dropdown-column {
    flex: 1;
}

.mega-dropdown-column h4 {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.mega-dropdown-column a {
    display: block;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--color-gray-dark);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.mega-dropdown-column a:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Right utilities */
.navbar-right-utilities {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
}

/* Search pill styling */
.search-pill-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    border-radius: 20px;
    height: 34px;
    width: 220px;
    padding: 0 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    background-color: var(--color-white);
}

.search-pill-wrapper:focus-within {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    width: 265px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(196, 157, 72, 0.15);
}

.search-pill-wrapper input {
    width: 100%;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    padding-right: 5px;
}

.search-pill-wrapper input::placeholder {
    color: var(--color-gray-medium);
}

.search-pill-btn {
    color: var(--color-gray-dark);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.search-pill-btn:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Icon Buttons next to search */
.navbar-icon-btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    padding: 6px;
}

.navbar-icon-btn:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.navbar-icon-relative {
    position: relative;
}

.badge-count {
    position: absolute;
    top: -6px;
    right: -8px;
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-size: 9px;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 50%;
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--color-white);
}

/* ==========================================
   6. MOBILE MENU
   ========================================== */
.mobile-sidebar-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
    z-index: 999;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.mobile-sidebar-overlay.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.mobile-sidebar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 290px;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    z-index: 1000;
    transform: translateX(-100%);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.mobile-sidebar.active {
    transform: translateX(0);
}

.mobile-sidebar-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 15px 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gray-light);
}

.mobile-sidebar-header h3 {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
}

.close-sidebar-btn {
    color: var(--color-gray-dark);
}

.close-sidebar-btn:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.mobile-sidebar-content {
    flex-grow: 1;
    overflow-y: auto;
    padding: 20px;
}

.mobile-nav-links li {
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.mobile-nav-link {
    display: block;
    padding: 12px 0;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gray-bg);
}

.mobile-nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    padding-left: 5px;
}

.mobile-nav-links .divider {
    height: 1px;
    background-color: var(--color-gray-light);
    margin: 15px 0;
}

.mobile-sidebar-footer {
    padding: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gray-light);
}

/* ==========================================
   7. HERO CAROUSEL (SWIPER)
   ========================================== */
.hero-swiper-section {
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
}

.heroSwiper {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    aspect-ratio: 1942 / 809;
}

.swiper-slide {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.slide-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    filter: none;
    z-index: 1;
    transition: transform 7s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.swiper-slide-active .slide-bg {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.slide-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 580px;
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.slide-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-white);
    padding: 4px 10px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.slide-title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 40px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.slide-subtitle {
    font-size: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.slide-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
}

/* Swiper navigation overlays style */
.swiper-button-prev,
.swiper-button-next {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    color: var(--color-dark);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.swiper-button-prev::after,
.swiper-button-next::after {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.swiper-button-prev:hover,
.swiper-button-next:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.swiper-pagination-bullet {
    background: var(--color-white);
    opacity: 0.6;
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
}

.swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
    background: var(--color-accent) !important;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.25);
}

/* ==========================================
   8. PROMOTION GRID
   ========================================== */
.promo-grid-section {
    padding: 40px 0 20px 0;
}

.promo-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

.promo-card {
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 35px 30px;
    min-height: 170px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.015);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.5s ease;
}

.promo-card.bg-cream {
    border-color: #ebdcb9;
}
.promo-card.bg-sand {
    border-color: #e5cb9b;
}
.promo-card.bg-teal-pale {
    border-color: #bdd5cb;
}

.promo-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -50%;
    width: 200%;
    height: 200%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35) 0%, transparent 80%);
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
}

.promo-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.promo-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
}

.promo-card.bg-cream:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(243, 229, 202, 0.35), 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.promo-card.bg-sand:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(243, 213, 153, 0.45), 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.promo-card.bg-teal-pale:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(219, 236, 228, 0.55), 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.promo-card-content h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 19px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    color: var(--color-dark);
}

.promo-card-content p {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: var(--color-gray-dark);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.promo-card .btn-link-arrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    margin-top: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.promo-card:hover .btn-link-arrow {
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 16px rgba(0, 79, 61, 0.15);
}

.promo-card:hover .btn-link-arrow .arrow {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ==========================================
   9. BOOK CAROUSELS (SWIPER INTEGRATION)
   ========================================== */
.book-slider-section {
    padding: 30px 0;
    position: relative;
}

.section-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-end;
    border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--color-gray-light);
    padding-bottom: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.section-title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-dark);
}

.see-all-link {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-blue-link);
}

.see-all-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Swiper Slider Wrapper styling */
.swiper-slider-container {
    position: relative;
    padding: 0 45px; /* Leave space for navigation arrows on left/right */
}

.bookSwiper {
    padding: 12px 5px !important;
}

.book-card-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    perspective: 1000px;
}

.book-cover-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1.7;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 
        0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.06), 
        0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.04),
        inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    background-color: var(--color-gray-bg);
}

/* Subtle book-like glossy 3D overlay */
.book-cover-wrapper::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 50%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Shiny sweep hover effect */
.book-cover-wrapper::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -150%;
    width: 120%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22) 50%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
    transform: skewX(-20deg);
    transition: left 0.75s ease;
    z-index: 3;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.book-card-item:hover .book-cover-wrapper::before {
    left: 150%;
}

.book-card-item:hover .book-cover-wrapper {
    transform: translateY(-8px) rotateY(-4deg);
    box-shadow: 
        10px 20px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12), 
        2px 6px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06),
        inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
}

.book-cover-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.book-card-item:hover .book-cover-image {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.cover-spine-edge {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    width: 8px;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(0,0,0,0.3) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.15) 50%, rgba(0,0,0,0.1) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 4;
}

.wishlist-btn-toggle {
    position: absolute;
    top: 8px;
    right: 8px;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    color: var(--color-gray-dark);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.8);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    z-index: 5;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.book-cover-wrapper:hover .wishlist-btn-toggle {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
}

.wishlist-btn-toggle:hover {
    color: #ff3366;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    transform: scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(255, 51, 102, 0.2);
}

.wishlist-btn-toggle.active {
    color: #ff3366;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
}

.wishlist-btn-toggle.active svg {
    fill: #ff3366;
}

/* Card details (NO price and NO rating reviews as requested) */
.book-card-details {
    padding: 12px 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
}

.book-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    line-height: 1.35;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 38px;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.book-card-item:hover .book-card-title {
    color: var(--color-accent-dark);
}

.book-card-author {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    color: var(--color-gray-dark);
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.book-card-author a {
    color: var(--color-gray-dark);
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.book-card-author a:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent-dark);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.book-card-format {
    display: inline-block;
    align-self: flex-start;
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-gray-medium);
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    background-color: var(--color-gray-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-light);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

/* Color-coded Format Tags */
.book-card-format.format-paperback {
    background-color: rgba(226, 237, 224, 0.6);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    border-color: rgba(0, 79, 61, 0.15);
}

.book-card-format.format-hardcover {
    background-color: rgba(251, 249, 244, 0.8);
    color: #8a6d29;
    border-color: rgba(138, 109, 41, 0.2);
}

.book-card-format.format-audiobook {
    background-color: rgba(240, 240, 250, 0.8);
    color: #4a4a9f;
    border-color: rgba(74, 74, 159, 0.2);
}

.book-card-format.format-ebook {
    background-color: rgba(230, 244, 248, 0.8);
    color: #006b8f;
    border-color: rgba(0, 107, 143, 0.2);
}

.book-card-format.format-exclusive {
    background-color: rgba(251, 245, 230, 0.9);
    color: var(--color-accent-dark);
    border-color: rgba(196, 157, 72, 0.45);
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 2px rgba(196, 157, 72, 0.1);
}

/* Swiper navigation buttons for book slider */
.swiper-slider-container .swiper-button-prev,
.swiper-slider-container .swiper-button-next {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-light);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 10;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.swiper-slider-container .swiper-button-prev:hover,
.swiper-slider-container .swiper-button-next:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.swiper-slider-container .swiper-button-prev::after,
.swiper-slider-container .swiper-button-next::after {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.swiper-slider-container .swiper-button-prev {
    left: 0;
}

.swiper-slider-container .swiper-button-next {
    right: 0;
}

/* ==========================================
   10. AUDIOBOOK PROMOTIONS
   ========================================== */
.audiobook-promo-section {
    padding: 30px 0;
}

.audiobook-promo-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

.audiobook-promo-card {
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 30px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    min-height: 185px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.5s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.01);
}

.audiobook-promo-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06), 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.audio-card-yellow {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fdfbf3 0%, #fae69e 100%);
    color: var(--color-dark);
    gap: 22px;
    border-color: #ebdcb9;
}

.audio-card-yellow:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(243, 229, 202, 0.4), 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
}

.audio-card-yellow span {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.audio-card-yellow h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 18.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 4px 0 14px 0;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.audio-card-left svg {
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1));
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.audiobook-promo-card:hover .audio-card-left svg {
    transform: scale(1.18) rotate(-8deg);
}

.audio-card-dark {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1f2937 0%, #0c111a 100%);
    color: var(--color-white);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: center;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.audio-card-dark:hover {
    border-color: rgba(196, 157, 72, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(12, 17, 26, 0.25);
}

.audio-badge {
    font-size: 9px;
    font-weight: 700;
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-white);
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(196, 157, 72, 0.25);
}

.audio-pick-flex {
    display: flex;
    gap: 18px;
    width: 100%;
}

.audio-pick-cover {
    width: 72px;
    height: 98px;
    object-fit: cover;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
    border-radius: 6px;
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.5s ease;
}

.audiobook-promo-card:hover .audio-pick-cover {
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.06) rotate(3deg);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}

.audio-pick-details {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.audio-pick-details h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.audio-pick-details p {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.flex-column {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.blog-brand {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    letter-spacing: 1.2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.blog-covers-strip {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    margin: 12px 0;
}

.blog-covers-strip img {
    width: 34px;
    height: 50px;
    object-fit: cover;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    border-radius: 3px;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.blog-covers-strip img:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.15) rotate(2deg);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.underline-link-bold {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-dark);
    padding-bottom: 1px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.underline-link-bold:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    padding-left: 3px;
}

/* ==========================================
   11. MEMBERSHIP BANNER
   ========================================== */
.membership-section {
    background-color: var(--color-cream);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gray-light);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gray-light);
    padding: 35px 0;
    margin: 30px 0;
}

.membership-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 30px;
}

.membership-badge-gold {
    background-color: var(--color-sand);
    width: 76px;
    height: 76px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.membership-content {
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.membership-content h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.membership-content p {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    color: var(--color-gray-dark);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    max-width: 780px;
}

.membership-perks {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* ==========================================
   12. BLOG HIGHLIGHTS
   ========================================== */
.blog-grid-section {
    padding: 30px 0 50px 0;
}

.blog-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
}

.blog-card-item {
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.4s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.015);
}

.blog-card-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06), 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    border-color: rgba(0, 79, 61, 0.15);
}

.blog-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 220px;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.blog-card-item:hover .blog-img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.blog-info {
    padding: 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.blog-category {
    display: inline-block;
    align-self: flex-start;
    font-size: 9px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-accent-dark);
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    background-color: rgba(196, 157, 72, 0.08);
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.blog-card-item:hover .blog-category {
    background-color: rgba(196, 157, 72, 0.15);
}

.blog-info h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    line-height: 1.35;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-card-item:hover .blog-info h3 {
    color: var(--color-accent-dark);
}

.blog-info p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--color-gray-dark);
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.read-more-btn {
    align-self: flex-start;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.read-more-btn::after {
    content: '\2192';
    display: inline-block;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.read-more-btn:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent-dark);
}

.blog-card-item:hover .read-more-btn {
    color: var(--color-accent-dark);
}

.blog-card-item:hover .read-more-btn::after {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ==========================================
   13. NEWSLETTER SECTION
   ========================================== */
.newsletter-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #004f3d 0%, #00221a 100%);
    color: var(--color-white);
    padding: 70px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.newsletter-section::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -100px;
    right: -100px;
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(196, 157, 72, 0.06);
    filter: blur(50px);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.newsletter-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 40px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    padding: 50px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.newsletter-info {
    flex: 1 1 450px;
}

.newsletter-info h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 30px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.newsletter-info p {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.newsletter-form-wrapper {
    flex: 1 1 400px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-end;
}

.newsletter-form {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    padding: 4px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 480px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.newsletter-form:focus-within {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(196, 157, 72, 0.25);
}

.newsletter-form input {
    flex-grow: 1;
    padding: 12px 20px;
    border-radius: 0;
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    font-size: 14px;
    border: none;
    outline: none;
}

.newsletter-form input::placeholder {
    color: var(--color-gray-medium);
}

.newsletter-form .btn {
    padding: 0 28px;
    border-radius: 26px;
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-weight: 700;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.newsletter-form .btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.newsletter-disclaimer {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 480px;
    text-align: left;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ==========================================
   14. BACK TO TOP BUTTON
   ========================================== */
.back-to-top-btn {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 30px;
    right: 30px;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    color: var(--color-dark);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-light);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    z-index: 50;
}

.back-to-top-btn.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.back-to-top-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* ==========================================
   15. FOOTER
   ========================================== */
.main-footer {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gray-light);
    padding: 50px 0 25px 0;
}

.footer-links-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 35px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.footer-column h3 {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

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

.footer-column ul li a {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: var(--color-gray-dark);
}

.footer-column ul li a:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gray-light);
    padding-top: 25px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
}

.footer-social-media {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
}

.social-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--color-gray-bg);
    color: var(--color-gray-dark);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.social-icon:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.footer-copyright {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    color: var(--color-gray-medium);
    text-align: center;
}

/* ==========================================
   16. RESPONSIVENESS & MEDIA QUERIES
   ========================================== */

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .container {
        padding: 0 24px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .main-navbar,
    .utility-left,
    .utility-right {
        display: none !important; /* Hide desktop specific elements */
    }
    
    .mobile-menu-btn {
        display: block; /* Show hamburger */
    }
    
    .utility-center {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: flex-start;
    }
    
    .logo-main-title {
        font-size: 22px;
    }
    
    .header-utility-row {
        padding: 12px 0;
        position: sticky;
        top: 0;
        z-index: 999;
        background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
        backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
        box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
        transition: background-color 0.3s, backdrop-filter 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
    }
    
    /* Responsive grids on iPad & Tablet (2 columns, 3rd card spans 2 columns) */
    .promo-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 20px;
    }
    
    .promo-grid > *:last-child {
        grid-column: span 2;
    }
    
    .audiobook-promo-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 20px;
    }
    
    .audiobook-promo-grid > *:last-child {
        grid-column: span 2;
    }
    
    .audio-card-yellow.flex-column {
        min-height: 180px;
    }
    
    .membership-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 20px;
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }
    
    .membership-perks {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    .blog-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 25px;
    }
    
    .footer-links-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 25px;
    }
    
    .heroSwiper {
        height: 350px;
    }
    
    .slide-title {
        font-size: 30px;
    }
    
    .slide-subtitle {
        font-size: 14.5px;
    }
    
    /* Newsletter layout balance on tablet */
    .newsletter-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 40px 30px;
        gap: 30px;
    }
    
    .newsletter-form-wrapper {
        align-items: center;
        width: 100%;
    }
    
    .newsletter-disclaimer {
        text-align: center;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .teal-top-bar {
        font-size: 11px;
    }
    
    .teal-top-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .logo-main-title {
        font-size: 19px;
    }
    
    /* Promo and Audiobook grids collapse to single column on mobile */
    .promo-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 15px;
    }
    
    .promo-grid > *:last-child {
        grid-column: auto;
    }
    
    .audiobook-promo-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 15px;
    }
    
    .audiobook-promo-grid > *:last-child {
        grid-column: auto;
    }
    
    .heroSwiper {
        height: 280px;
    }
    
    .slide-title {
        font-size: 24px;
    }
    
    .slide-subtitle {
        display: none; /* Hide subtitle to fit screen on mobile */
    }
    
    .slide-content {
        padding: 0 10px;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .slide-actions {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    .section-title {
        font-size: 20px;
    }
    
    .footer-links-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
    }
    
    .back-to-top-btn {
        bottom: 20px;
        right: 20px;
        padding: 6px 14px;
    }
    
    /* Newsletter input styling on small screens */
    .newsletter-container {
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }
    
    .newsletter-form {
        flex-direction: column;
        background-color: transparent;
        box-shadow: none;
        gap: 10px;
        border-radius: 0;
    }
    
    .newsletter-form input {
        background-color: var(--color-white);
        border-radius: 30px;
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 14px 20px;
    }
    
    .newsletter-form .btn {
        width: 100%;
        border-radius: 30px;
        padding: 14px 0;
    }
}

/* ==========================================
   17. NEW PREMIUM ANIMATIONS & SCROLL REVEAL
   ========================================== */

/* Heartbeat animation for Wishlist */
@keyframes heartBeat {
    0% { transform: scale(1); }
    14% { transform: scale(1.3); }
    28% { transform: scale(1); }
    42% { transform: scale(1.3); }
    70% { transform: scale(1); }
}

.wishlist-btn-toggle.animate-pop {
    animation: heartBeat 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}

/* Scroll Reveal base styles */
.reveal-item {
    opacity: 0 !important;
    transform: translateY(55px) scale(0.96) rotateX(8deg) !important;
    transform-origin: bottom center;
    transition: opacity 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1), transform 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1) !important;
}

.reveal-item.reveal-visible {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1) rotateX(0deg) !important;
}

/* Redesigned Glassmorphic Toast Notification */
.toast-notification {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 30px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(20px);
    background-color: rgba(35, 35, 35, 0.82) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    color: var(--color-white) !important;
    padding: 12px 24px !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) !important;
    z-index: 10000 !important;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.3s ease !important;
}

.toast-notification.show {
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
}

/* ==========================================
   18. AUTHOR SERVICES - COMMON INNER PAGES STYLES
   ========================================== */

/* Breadcrumbs */
.breadcrumb-container {
    background-color: var(--color-cream);
    padding: 12px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gray-light);
}

.breadcrumbs {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--color-gray-medium);
}

.breadcrumbs a {
    color: var(--color-blue-link);
}

.breadcrumbs a:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.breadcrumbs span.separator {
    color: var(--color-gray-light);
}

/* Premium Hero Banners */
.service-hero {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary-dark) 0%, #00251c 100%);
    color: var(--color-white);
    padding: 80px 0 90px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.service-hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    right: -20%;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(196,157,72,0.1) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.service-hero-content {
    max-width: 750px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
}

.service-hero-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 3px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.service-hero h1 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 44px;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.service-hero p {
    font-size: 18px;
    opacity: 0.9;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.service-hero .hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Service Intro Sections */
.intro-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
}

.intro-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
    gap: 50px;
    align-items: center;
}

.intro-text h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 32px;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.intro-text p {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--color-gray-dark);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.intro-card {
    background-color: var(--color-cream);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-sand);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 30px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.intro-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: var(--color-dark);
}

.intro-card-list li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    color: var(--color-gray-dark);
}

.intro-card-list li::before {
    content: '✓';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Stepper/Process Sections */
.process-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background-color: var(--color-gray-bg);
}

.center-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 50px auto;
}

.center-header h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 32px;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.center-header p {
    color: var(--color-gray-dark);
    font-size: 16px;
}

.process-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    position: relative;
}

.process-card {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-light);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 25px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    position: relative;
}

.process-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.process-step-num {
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-accent) 0%, var(--color-accent-dark) 100%);
    color: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 16px;
    margin: 0 auto 20px auto;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(196,157,72,0.3);
}

.process-card h3 {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: var(--color-dark);
}

.process-card p {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: var(--color-gray-dark);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Genre Grids (Ghostwriting) */
.genre-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
}

.genre-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

.genre-card {
    background-color: var(--color-cream);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 30px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.genre-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border-color: var(--color-sand);
}

.genre-icon {
    font-size: 36px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    display: inline-block;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.06));
}

.genre-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 20px;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.genre-card p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--color-gray-dark);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Pricing Grid Packages */
.pricing-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background-color: var(--color-gray-bg);
}

.pricing-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    align-items: stretch;
}

.pricing-card {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-light);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 40px 30px;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

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

.pricing-card.featured {
    border: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
    transform: scale(1.03);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.pricing-card.featured:hover {
    transform: scale(1.03) translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.pricing-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: -14px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 4px 15px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.pricing-card h3 {
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.pricing-card p.subtitle {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: var(--color-gray-medium);
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.price-amount {
    font-size: 42px;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    color: var(--color-dark);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
}

.price-amount span.period {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--color-gray-medium);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-left: 5px;
}

.pricing-features {
    margin: 20px 0 30px 0;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.pricing-features li {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    color: var(--color-gray-dark);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    padding-left: 25px;
    position: relative;
}

.pricing-features li::before {
    content: '✓';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* FAQ Accordion Styles */
.faq-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
}

.faq-accordion-container {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-accordion-item {
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gray-light);
    padding: 18px 0;
}

.faq-accordion-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.faq-accordion-question {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: left;
    font-size: 16.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    padding: 10px 0;
}

.faq-accordion-question:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.faq-icon-arrow {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    color: var(--color-gray-medium);
}

.faq-accordion-item.active .faq-icon-arrow {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.faq-accordion-answer {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}

.faq-accordion-answer p {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    color: var(--color-gray-dark);
    line-height: 1.6;
    padding: 10px 0 15px 0;
}

/* Bottom Lead Capture CTAs */
.cta-lead-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-primary-dark) 100%);
    color: var(--color-white);
    text-align: center;
}

.cta-lead-container {
    max-width: 750px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.cta-lead-container h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 36px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.cta-lead-container p {
    font-size: 16.5px;
    opacity: 0.9;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.cta-lead-container .btn {
    padding: 12px 30px;
    font-size: 15px;
}

/* ==========================================
   19. BOOK EDITING - SPECIAL CALCULATOR PAGE
   ========================================== */
.editing-levels-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.edit-level-card {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-light);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 30px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.edit-level-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.edit-level-icon {
    font-size: 32px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    display: inline-block;
}

.edit-level-card h3 {
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.edit-level-card p {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: var(--color-gray-dark);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Premium Word Count Calculator Widget */
.calculator-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-cream) 0%, var(--color-sand) 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-accent);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 45px;
    margin: 50px auto;
    max-width: 800px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.calculator-box h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 28px;
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    text-align: center;
}

.calculator-box p.intro-desc {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    color: var(--color-gray-dark);
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.calc-flex {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 40px;
}

.calc-controls {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 25px;
}

.form-label {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: var(--color-dark);
}

.form-label span.val-display {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-light);
    font-family: monospace;
}

/* Custom range input styling */
.slider-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    padding-top: 10px;
}

.calc-slider {
    -webkit-appearance: none;
    width: 100%;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 5px;
    background: var(--color-gray-light);
    outline: none;
}

.calc-slider::-webkit-slider-thumb {
    -webkit-appearance: none;
    appearance: none;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
    transition: transform 0.1s ease;
}

.calc-slider::-webkit-slider-thumb:hover {
    transform: scale(1.25);
    background: var(--color-accent-dark);
}

.word-input-box {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 10px 15px;
    font-size: 15px;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-light);
    border-radius: 4px;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    color: var(--color-dark);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.word-input-box:focus {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(196,157,72,0.15);
}

.calc-radio-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}

.calc-radio-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 12px 15px;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-light);
    border-radius: 6px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.calc-radio-item:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    background-color: var(--color-cream);
}

.calc-radio-item.selected {
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    background-color: var(--color-pale-teal);
}

.calc-radio-item input[type="radio"] {
    accent-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.calc-radio-label {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.calc-radio-title {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: var(--color-dark);
}

.calc-radio-desc {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--color-gray-medium);
}

/* Calculator Results Display Card */
.calc-results-card {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-light);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 35px 25px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.calc-results-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.results-label {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    color: var(--color-gray-medium);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.results-price {
    font-size: 48px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.results-timeline {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--color-gray-dark);
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.results-features-list {
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: left;
}

.results-features-list li {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    color: var(--color-gray-dark);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    padding-left: 20px;
    position: relative;
}

.results-features-list li::before {
    content: '✓';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* ==========================================
   20. SELF-PUBLISHING ROADMAP TIMELINE
   ========================================== */
.publishing-network-strip {
    background-color: var(--color-cream);
    padding: 40px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gray-light);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gray-light);
    text-align: center;
}

.network-logos {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 60px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: 25px;
}

.network-logo-item {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-gray-medium);
    font-size: 18px;
    opacity: 0.75;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* Custom visual vertical timeline roadmap */
.roadmap-container {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 50px auto;
    position: relative;
    padding: 0 10px;
}

.roadmap-container::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    width: 2px;
    background-color: var(--color-gray-light);
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.roadmap-item {
    position: relative;
    width: 50%;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.roadmap-item:nth-child(even) {
    margin-left: 50%;
    padding-left: 40px;
}

.roadmap-item:nth-child(odd) {
    padding-right: 40px;
    text-align: right;
}

.roadmap-badge-number {
    position: absolute;
    top: 5px;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border: 3px solid var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    z-index: 10;
}

.roadmap-item:nth-child(even) .roadmap-badge-number {
    left: -16px;
}

.roadmap-item:nth-child(odd) .roadmap-badge-number {
    right: -16px;
}

.roadmap-content {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-light);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 25px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.roadmap-content:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.roadmap-content h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 19px;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.roadmap-content p {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: var(--color-gray-dark);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================
   21. BOOK MARKETING - DYNAMIC STATS & CONTACT
   ========================================== */
.marketing-stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    margin: 50px 0;
}

.stat-item-box {
    background-color: var(--color-cream);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
    padding: 25px 30px;
    border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
}

.stat-item-num {
    font-size: 36px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    font-family: monospace;
}

.stat-item-label {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.stat-item-bar-bg {
    width: 100%;
    height: 6px;
    background-color: var(--color-gray-light);
    border-radius: 3px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 12px;
}

.stat-item-bar-fill {
    height: 100%;
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    border-radius: 3px;
    width: 0;
    transition: width 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.1, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}

/* Multi-step consultation question widget */
.consultation-form-wrapper {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-light);
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    padding: 45px;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 50px auto;
}

.consultation-form-wrapper h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 28px;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.form-flex {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.form-group-full {
    grid-column: span 2;
}

.form-group-el {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
}

.form-group-el label {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: var(--color-dark);
}

.form-group-el input, .form-group-el select, .form-group-el textarea {
    padding: 12px 15px;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-light);
    border-radius: 4px;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.form-group-el input:focus, .form-group-el select:focus, .form-group-el textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(196,157,72,0.15);
}

/* ==========================================
   22. COVER DESIGN - INTERACTIVE 3D GALLERY
   ========================================== */
.gallery-filters {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 45px;
}

.filter-btn {
    padding: 8px 18px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-light);
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    color: var(--color-gray-dark);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.filter-btn:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-accent-dark);
}

.filter-btn.active {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* 3D Realistic Cover Grids */
.covers-grid-gallery {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 40px;
    perspective: 1000px; /* Enable 3D environment for kids */
}

.cover-gallery-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
}

.cover-gallery-item.hidden {
    display: none;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.85);
}

/* 3D Book Object Container */
.book-cover-3d-wrap {
    width: 180px;
    height: 260px;
    position: relative;
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.6s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
    border-radius: 2px 8px 8px 2px;
}

/* 3D Spine and Cover Rotation Hover Effects */
.book-cover-3d-wrap::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 6px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(0,0,0,0.4) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.1) 40%, rgba(0,0,0,0.1) 60%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%);
    z-index: 5;
    border-radius: 2px 0 0 2px;
}

.book-cover-3d-wrap:hover {
    transform: rotateY(-25deg) rotateX(5deg) scale(1.04);
    box-shadow: 15px 15px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.22);
}

.book-cover-3d-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 2px 6px 6px 2px;
}

.cover-item-details {
    margin-top: 20px;
    text-align: center;
}

.cover-item-title {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.cover-item-genre {
    font-size: 11px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    color: var(--color-accent-dark);
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* ==========================================
   23. RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES FOR SERVICES
   ========================================== */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .covers-grid-gallery {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 30px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .service-hero h1 {
        font-size: 36px;
    }
    
    .intro-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 35px;
    }
    
    .process-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 20px;
    }
    
    .pricing-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        max-width: 500px;
        margin: 0 auto;
        gap: 30px;
    }
    
    .pricing-card.featured {
        transform: none;
    }
    
    .pricing-card.featured:hover {
        transform: translateY(-5px);
    }
    
    .calc-flex {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }
    
    .roadmap-container::before {
        left: 20px;
    }
    
    .roadmap-item {
        width: 100%;
        margin-left: 0 !important;
        padding-left: 45px !important;
        padding-right: 0 !important;
        text-align: left !important;
    }
    
    .roadmap-badge-number {
        left: 4px !important;
        right: auto !important;
    }
    
    .marketing-stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
    }
    
    .covers-grid-gallery {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .editing-levels-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .process-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        max-width: 380px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
    
    .calculator-box {
        padding: 25px;
    }
    
    .consultation-form-wrapper {
        padding: 25px;
    }
    
    .form-flex {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .form-group-full {
        grid-column: auto;
    }
    
    .covers-grid-gallery {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        max-width: 250px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
    
    .editing-levels-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        max-width: 320px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
}

/* ==========================================
   24. PORTAL HOMEPAGE - 12 SERVICE CARDS SECTION
   ========================================== */
.services-cards-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
}

.services-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.homepage-service-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fdfbf7 0%, #f7f3e9 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(196, 157, 72, 0.2);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 35px 30px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.4s ease, background-color 0.4s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.homepage-service-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}

.homepage-service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05), 0 4px 12px rgba(196, 157, 72, 0.05);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    background-color: var(--color-white);
}

.homepage-service-card:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.service-card-icon {
    font-size: 24px;
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background-color: var(--color-sand);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    box-shadow: inset 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
}

.homepage-service-card:hover .service-card-icon {
    color: var(--color-white);
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    transform: scale(1.08) rotate(5deg);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 16px rgba(196, 157, 72, 0.25);
}

.homepage-service-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 19px;
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.homepage-service-card p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--color-gray-dark);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.service-card-link {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.service-card-link .arrow {
    display: inline-block;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.homepage-service-card:hover .service-card-link {
    color: var(--color-accent-dark);
}

.homepage-service-card:hover .service-card-link .arrow {
    transform: translateX(6px);
}

/* ==========================================
   25. CONSOLIDATED SERVICES PAGE (services.html)
   ========================================== */
.services-list-container {
    padding: 40px 0 80px 0;
}

.detailed-service-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
    gap: 60px;
    padding: 80px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gray-light);
    align-items: center;
}

.detailed-service-row:nth-child(even) {
    grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
}

.detailed-service-row:nth-child(even) .service-details-content {
    grid-column: 2;
}

.detailed-service-row:nth-child(even) .service-visual-box {
    grid-column: 1;
    grid-row: 1;
}

.detailed-service-row:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.service-details-content h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 32px;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.service-details-content p {
    font-size: 15.5px;
    color: var(--color-gray-dark);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.service-details-bullet-list {
    margin: 20px 0;
    list-style: none;
}

.service-details-bullet-list li {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    color: var(--color-gray-dark);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    padding-left: 24px;
    position: relative;
}

.service-details-bullet-list li::before {
    content: '✓';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.service-visual-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-cream) 0%, var(--color-sand) 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-sand);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 30px 24px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.service-visual-box:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.service-visual-icon {
    font-size: 44px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    display: inline-block;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.service-visual-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 180px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.pillar-icon {
    font-size: 32px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    display: inline-block;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.service-visual-box h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 20px;
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.service-visual-box p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--color-gray-dark);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ==========================================
   26. FAQ PAGE INTERACTIVE SEARCH & ACCORDIONS
   ========================================== */
.faq-search-wrapper {
    max-width: 550px;
    margin: 0 auto 50px auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    border-radius: 30px;
    height: 48px;
    padding: 0 20px;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.faq-search-wrapper:focus-within {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(196, 157, 72, 0.15);
}

.faq-search-wrapper input {
    width: 100%;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--color-dark);
}

.faq-search-wrapper input::placeholder {
    color: var(--color-gray-medium);
}

.faq-search-icon {
    color: var(--color-gray-dark);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.faq-category-container {
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.faq-category-header {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 24px;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-sand);
    padding-bottom: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Responsive service detailed rows */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .detailed-service-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 30px;
        padding: 50px 0;
    }
    
    .detailed-service-row:nth-child(even) .service-details-content {
        grid-column: auto;
    }
    
    .detailed-service-row:nth-child(even) .service-visual-box {
        grid-column: auto;
        grid-row: auto;
    }
    
    .services-cards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .services-cards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        max-width: 380px;
        margin: 40px auto 0 auto;
    }
}

/* ==========================================
   27. FAQ PAGE ACCORDIONS
   ========================================== */
.faq-accordion-item {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-light);
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.faq-accordion-item:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.faq-accordion-trigger {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 20px 25px;
    text-align: left;
    background-color: transparent;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.faq-accordion-trigger:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.faq-accordion-icon {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    color: var(--color-gray-medium);
}

.faq-accordion-item.active .faq-accordion-icon {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.faq-accordion-item.active .faq-accordion-trigger {
    background-color: var(--color-cream);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gray-light);
}

.faq-accordion-content {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.3s ease-out, padding 0.3s ease;
    padding: 0 25px;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
}

.faq-accordion-item.active .faq-accordion-content {
    max-height: 500px;
    padding: 20px 25px;
}

.faq-accordion-content p {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    color: var(--color-gray-dark);
    line-height: 1.6;
}


/* ==========================================
   28. CONTACT PAGE FORM, GRIDS & TOASTS
   ========================================== */
.contact-grid-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
    gap: 60px;
    padding: 60px 0 80px 0;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.contact-form-card {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-light);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 45px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-form-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.contact-info-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-cream) 0%, var(--color-sand) 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-sand);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 45px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    color: var(--color-dark);
}

.contact-info-item {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.contact-info-item:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.contact-info-icon-wrapper {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.contact-info-details h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.contact-info-details p, .contact-info-details a {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    color: var(--color-gray-dark);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.contact-info-details a:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Form inputs & controls */
.portal-form-group {
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.portal-form-group-flex {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
}

.portal-form-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-dark);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.portal-form-input, .portal-form-select, .portal-form-textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 18px;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-light);
    border-radius: 6px;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    color: var(--color-dark);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.portal-form-input:focus, .portal-form-select:focus, .portal-form-textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(196, 157, 72, 0.15);
}

.portal-form-textarea {
    resize: vertical;
    min-height: 120px;
}

/* Toast Notification (Simulating form submission) */
.portal-toast {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 30px;
    right: 30px;
    background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    color: var(--color-white);
    padding: 16px 28px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    z-index: 10000;
    transform: translateY(100px);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    border-left: 5px solid var(--color-accent);
}

.portal-toast.active {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.portal-toast-success-icon {
    font-size: 20px;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-weight: 700;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .contact-grid-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .portal-form-group-flex {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 0;
    }
    .portal-form-group-flex .portal-form-group {
        margin-bottom: 25px;
    }
    .contact-form-card {
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }
    .contact-info-card {
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }
}

/* About Page Premium Pillars */
.value-pillar-card {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 30px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.value-pillar-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

/* Scroll Reveal Animations */
.reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(50px);
    transition: opacity 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    transition-delay: 150ms;
    will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.reveal.active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Stagger delays for sequential reveal */
.delay-100 { transition-delay: 300ms; }
.delay-200 { transition-delay: 500ms; }
.delay-300 { transition-delay: 700ms; }
.delay-400 { transition-delay: 900ms; }
.delay-500 { transition-delay: 1100ms; }

/* Call to Action Section Contrast Fix */
.portal-cta-section h2 {
    color: var(--color-white) !important;
}
.portal-cta-section p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) !important;
}

/* ==========================================
   29. TOP ALERT BANNER
   ========================================== */
.top-alert-banner {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 15px 20px;
    z-index: 99999;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    transform: translateY(-100%);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    text-align: center;
}
.top-alert-banner.active {
    transform: translateY(0);
}
.top-alert-banner.success {
    background-color: #004f3d;
    color: #ffffff;
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--color-accent);
}
.top-alert-banner.error {
    background-color: #7a1c1c;
    color: #ffffff;
    border-bottom: 3px solid #ef4444;
}
.top-alert-banner .banner-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 15px;
}
.top-alert-banner .banner-content {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}
.top-alert-banner .banner-icon {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
}
.top-alert-banner .banner-close {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 20px;
    cursor: pointer;
    opacity: 0.8;
    transition: opacity 0.2s;
    padding: 0;
    line-height: 1;
}
.top-alert-banner .banner-close:hover {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* ==========================================
   30. PRICING PLANS SECTION (HOMEPAGE)
   ========================================== */
.pricing-plans-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    background-color: #fafaf8;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.pricing-subtitle {
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    font-size: 13px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    display: inline-block;
}

.pricing-main-title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 40px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

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

.pricing-desc {
    color: var(--color-gray-dark);
    font-size: 15.5px;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 10px auto 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.pricing-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    margin: 0 auto 50px auto;
    max-width: 1080px;
    align-items: stretch;
}

.pricing-card {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-light);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 32px 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
}

.pricing-card:nth-child(1) {
    border-top: 5px solid var(--color-primary);
}

.pricing-card:nth-child(3) {
    border-top: 5px solid var(--color-accent);
}

.pricing-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 79, 61, 0.05);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* Featured / Popular Card Highlights */
.pricing-card.popular {
    border: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(196, 157, 72, 0.1);
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

.pricing-card.popular:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(196, 157, 72, 0.15);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.popular-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-50%);
    background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-size: 10.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    padding: 6px 20px;
    border-radius: 25px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 79, 61, 0.15);
    white-space: nowrap;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-accent);
}

.pricing-card-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.pricing-icon-wrapper {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background-color: var(--color-cream);
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-size: 22px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin: 0 auto 15px auto;
    border: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background-color 0.4s ease, color 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
}

.pricing-card:hover .pricing-icon-wrapper {
    transform: rotate(12deg) scale(1.08);
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.pricing-card.popular .pricing-icon-wrapper {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.pricing-card.popular:hover .pricing-icon-wrapper {
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-white);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.pricing-card-header h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.pricing-price {
    font-size: 42px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 2px;
    margin-top: 5px;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
}

.pricing-price .currency {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-top: 5px;
}

.pricing-features {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 25px 0;
    flex-grow: 1;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gray-light);
}

/* Override general style.css bullets and padding completely */
.pricing-plans-section .pricing-features li::before {
    content: none !important;
}

.pricing-plans-section .pricing-features li {
    padding: 9px 0 9px 0 !important;
    padding-left: 0 !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.6) !important;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: var(--color-gray-dark);
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    line-height: 1.4;
    text-align: left;
}

.pricing-plans-section .pricing-features li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none !important;
}

.pricing-plans-section .pricing-features li .feature-icon {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-size: 14.5px;
    margin-top: 2.5px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.pricing-plans-section .pricing-card.popular .pricing-features li .feature-icon,
.pricing-plans-section .pricing-card:nth-child(3) .pricing-features li .feature-icon {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.pricing-card-footer {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.btn-pricing {
    width: 100%;
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 15px 20px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-pricing:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    color: var(--color-white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.btn-pricing-popular {
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.btn-pricing-popular:hover {
    background-color: #b38b36;
    color: var(--color-white);
}

/* Satisfaction Guarantee Banner styling */
.satisfaction-guarantee-banner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background-color: var(--color-cream);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-sand);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 30px 45px;
    gap: 30px;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.guarantee-seal {
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.seal-outer {
    width: 85px;
    height: 85px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--color-accent) 60%, #b38b36 100%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(196, 157, 72, 0.3);
    border: 2px dashed var(--color-white);
}

.seal-inner {
    width: 68px;
    height: 68px;
    background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border: 2px solid var(--color-white);
}

.seal-text-top {
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    line-height: 1;
}

.seal-stars {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin-top: 2px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.guarantee-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
    text-align: left;
}

.guarantee-title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.guarantee-text {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--color-gray-dark);
}

/* Responsiveness for Pricing Grid */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .pricing-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
        max-width: 500px;
        margin: 0 auto 50px auto;
    }
    
    .pricing-card.popular {
        transform: none;
    }
    
    .pricing-card.popular:hover {
        transform: translateY(-8px);
    }
    
    .satisfaction-guarantee-banner {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 30px;
        gap: 20px;
    }
    
    .guarantee-content {
        text-align: center;
    }
}