/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Qurious Hero Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
/* --- Qurious Hero Core --- */
 .qurious-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100svh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  color: #fff;
  isolation: isolate;
}


.hero-bg-image {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  z-index: 1;
  /* Optional: Add a subtle parallax effect later */
}

.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(0,0,0,0.7) 30%, rgba(0,0,0,0.2) 100%);
  z-index: 2;
}
.hero-bg-image,
.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}
.qurious-hero .container{
  z-index: 3;
}



/* --- Left Side Text --- */

/* FIXED - Bootstrap Responsive Typography */
  .hero-pretitle {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-family: var(--heading-font);
    line-height: 1.2;        /* Slightly more line-height for wrapping */
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    font-weight: 700;
    /* font-size: 0.9rem; */
    font-size: 2.8rem;       /* lg+ */
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }
  .hero-title {
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;      /* ✅ Key: Allows wrapping */
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  word-wrap: break-word;  /* ✅ Forces long words to wrap */
  hyphens: auto;          /* ✅ Dutch hyphenation */
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  font-size: 3rem;        /* Base */
}

@media (max-width: 991px)  { .hero-title { font-size: 2.5rem; } }
@media (max-width: 576px)  { .hero-title { font-size: 2.2rem; line-height: 1.3; } }
@media (max-width: 450px)  { .hero-title { font-size: 1.9rem; } }
@media (max-width: 360px)  { .hero-title { font-size: 1.7rem; } }  /* Extra small phones */

 

  .hero-lead {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    max-width: 100%;         /* ✅ Full width on mobile */
    opacity: 0.9;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    line-height: 1.5;
  }

  @media (max-width: 450px) {
    .hero-lead {
      font-size: 1rem; /* ✅ Smaller on mobile */
    }
  }

/* --- Right Side Floating Card --- */
.floating-trip-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 15px;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  animation: floatEffect 6s ease-in-out infinite;
  max-width: 350px;
  margin-left: auto;
}

@keyframes floatEffect {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-20px); }
}

.card-img-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 15px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
  .card-img-wrapper a {
    display: block;
  }

  .card-img-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 200px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
  }

/* .card-img-wrapper a img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  object-fit: cover;
} */

.card-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  right: 10px;
  background: var(--primary-color);
  color: #000;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.card-body h3 {
  margin: 15px 0 5px;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
}

.card-link {
  color: var(--primary-color);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 10px;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.card-link:hover { padding-left: 8px; }

/* --- Buttons --- */
.btn-outline-white {
  border: 2px solid #fff;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-left: 15px;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
  background: #fff;
  color: #000;
}

/* --- Responsive --- */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .hero-lead { margin: 0 auto 30px; }
  .floating-trip-card { margin: 0 auto; }
  
}

  

  .scroll-indicator {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 30px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 4;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    opacity: 0.8;
  }

  .scroll-indicator span {
    font-size: 12px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: #fff;
  }

  .mouse {
    width: 25px;
    height: 40px;
    border: 2px solid #fff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    position: relative;
  }

  .wheel {
    width: 4px;
    height: 8px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 2px;
    position: absolute;
    top: 8px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    animation: scrollAnim 1.5s infinite;
  }

  @keyframes scrollAnim {
    0% { opacity: 1; top: 8px; }
    100% { opacity: 0; top: 20px; }
  }

  /*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Reizen Section - Premium Adventure Style
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
  .reizen-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background-color: var(--surface-color); /* A very light grey or cream */
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .reizen-section::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 120px;
    pointer-events: none;
    background: linear-gradient(
      to bottom,
      transparent 0%,
      rgba(249, 250, 251, 1) 100%
    );
  }

  /* Section Header Polish */
  .reizen-section .pre-title {
    display: block;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }

  .reizen-section .section-lead {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 30%);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  /* Reis Card Core & 3D Perspective */
  .reis-card {
    position: relative;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.2, 1, 0.22, 1);
    perspective: 1000px; /* Enables the 3D feel */
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  }
  .reis-3d {
    perspective: 1200px;
    height: 100%;
    transform-style: preserve-3d;  /* REQUIRED */
  }

  .reis-card {
    /* transform-style: preserve-3d;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease; */
    transform: translateY(0);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }
  /* .reis-card:hover {
   transform: translateY(-8px);  
    } */



  /* 3. ONE CLEAN HOVER RULE */
  /* @media (min-width: 992px) and (hover: hover) {
    .reis-card:active {
      transform: translateY(-15px) rotateX(8deg) rotateY(5deg) scale(1.02);
      box-shadow: 0 45px 90px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
      border-color: rgba(252, 180, 36, 0.3);
    }
  } */

  /* 4. IMAGE EFFECT (STILL WORKS) */
  /* .reis-card:active .reis-image img {
    transform: scale(1.15);
  } */

  /* Pointer cursor for interactivity */
  .reis-card {
    cursor: pointer;
  }

  /* Image Container & Overlays */
  .reis-image {
    position: relative;
    height: 280px;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .reis-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.2, 1, 0.22, 1);
    /* ✅ Round top corners only */
    border-top-left-radius: 24px;
    border-top-right-radius: 24px;
    border-bottom-left-radius: 0;   /* Sharp bottom */
    border-bottom-right-radius: 0;
  }

  /* Soft dark gradient on the bottom of the image */
  .reis-image::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 60%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
    opacity: 0.7;
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  .reis-card:hover .reis-image img {
    transform: scale(1.12);
  }

  /* Floating Status Badge */
  .reis-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    z-index: 2;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--heading-color);
    padding: 6px 16px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 800;
    border-radius: 50px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 15px rgba(255, 205, 5, 0.3);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  }

  /* Content Area */
  .reis-content {
    padding: 30px;
    flex-grow: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
  }

  /* Brand Flair: Impact Pill */
  .reis-impact {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    background: rgba(252, 180, 36, 0.12);
    padding: 5px 14px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    width: fit-content;
  }

  .reis-impact i {
    font-size: 10px;
  }

  .reis-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: var(--heading-color);
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
  }

  .reis-card:hover h3 {
    color: var(--accent-color);
  }

  .reis-content p {
    color: #666;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
  }

  /* Interactive Link Logic */
  .reis-link {
    margin-top: auto;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--heading-color);
    font-weight: 700;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    font-size: 15px;
  }

  .reis-link i {
    color: var(--accent-color);
    font-size: 18px;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  }

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

  .reis-link:hover i {
    transform: translateX(8px);
  }

  /* Main Section Button */
  .btn-primary-large {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--heading-color);
    padding: 18px 45px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(255, 205, 5, 0.2);
    border: 2px solid var(--primary-color);
  }

  .btn-primary-large:hover {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--heading-color);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(255, 205, 5, 0.4);
  }

  /* Mobile Adjustments */
  @media (max-width: 768px) {
    .reizen-section {
      padding: 60px 0;
    }
    .reis-image {
      height: 220px;
    }
    .reis-content {
      padding: 25px;
    }
    .reis-content h3 {
      font-size: 1.4rem;
    }
  }

  /*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Partners Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.partners-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 100px 0 140px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fafc 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
  
}
.partners-section::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 120px;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(249, 250, 251, 1) 100%
  );
}

/* Haikei Scattered Waves Background */
.partners-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url('../img/backgrounds/stacked-waves-brown.svg');
  /* background:linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255,255,255,0.4) 0%, transparent 60%); soft fade */
  background-size: 140% auto;          /* your large scale — good */
  background-position: center;         /* centered — good */
  background-repeat: no-repeat;        /* ← this stops repetition */
  opacity: 0.2;                       /* lowered from 0.4 — 0.04–0.08 is usually ideal for subtle texture */
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  background-size: cover;               /* ← changed to cover */
  background-position: center;
}

.partners-pretitle {
  display: block;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.partners-lead {
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto 60px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

/* Swiper Card Styling */
.partners-swiper {
  padding: 40px 0 !important; /* Space for the shadow/lift */
  cursor: pointer;
}

.partners-swiper .swiper-wrapper {
  transition-timing-function: linear !important;
}

.partner-card {
  width: 280px; /* Slightly wider to accommodate text */
  height: 220px;
  /* background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95); */
  background: linear-gradient(
    145deg,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.95),
    rgba(255,255,255,0.85)
  );
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 30px;
  /* box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05); */
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  
  /* Buoyancy Animation */
  animation: buoyantFloat 10s ease-in-out infinite;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 205, 5, 0.08);
  box-shadow:
    0 15px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 205, 5, 0.04);
}
.partner-card:hover {
  box-shadow:
    0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1),
    0 0 0 2px rgba(255, 205, 5, 0.25);
}
.partner-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 20%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent,
    var(--primary-color),
    transparent
  );
  opacity: 0.6;
  border-radius: 3px;
}
.partner-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.4),
    transparent 40%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}

.card-inner {
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
}
/* Make anchor behave like a block container */
.partner-card a {
  display:block;
}
/* Style image directly */
.partner-card img {
  max-width: 140px;
  max-height: 60px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.partner-quote {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: #777;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin: 0;
  opacity: 0; /* Hidden by default */
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

/* Hover States */
.partner-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-15px) scale(1.05) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  background: #ffffff;
}

.partner-card:hover img {
  filter: grayscale(0%);
  /* opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1.1); */
}

.partner-card:hover .partner-quote {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Buoyancy Keyframes */
@keyframes buoyantFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-10px) rotate(1deg); }
}

/* Randomize floating for organic feel */
.partner-card:nth-child(even) { animation-delay: 2s; animation-duration: 12s; }
.partner-card:nth-child(odd) { animation-delay: 0.5s; animation-duration: 9s; }

/* .placeholder-logo {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: #ddd;
} */
 .logo-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 120px;
  height: 80px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.logo-wrap::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 140px;
  height: 140px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(255, 205, 5, 0.25) 0%,
    rgba(255, 205, 5, 0.08) 40%,
    transparent 70%
  );
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
}

.partner-card img {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# About Preview Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.about-preview {
  position: relative;
  padding: 140px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f4f7f6 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
} 
 .about-preview::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 120px;
    pointer-events: none;
    background: linear-gradient(
      to bottom,
      transparent 0%,
      rgba(249, 250, 251, 1) 100%
    );
  }

/* The Topography Layer */
.about-preview::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url('../img/backgrounds/transparent-topography.webp'); /* Replace with your file path */
  background-size: 120%; /* Large scale looks more premium */
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0.1; /* Keep it very subtle */
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.about-preview .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Typography & Content */
.about-text {
  max-width: 540px;
}

.about-pretitle {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--heading-font);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.about-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.text-primary-accent {
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.about-lead {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--heading-color);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.about-description {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #555;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

/* Image Wrapper with "Floating" Flair */
.about-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  padding: 20px;
}

.about-image {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 30px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 40px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

/* Make anchor behave like a block container */
.about-image a {
  display: block;
}

/* Style image directly */
.about-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.2, 1, 0.22, 1);
}

/* Hover effect */
.about-image:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.06) rotate(1deg);
}


/* Floating Badge on Image */
.image-floating-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 30px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(20px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  padding: 10px 24px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: all 0.5s ease;
  z-index: 3;
}

.about-image:hover .image-floating-badge {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

.image-floating-badge i {
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.image-floating-badge span {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--heading-color);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Large CTA Button */
.btn-primary-large {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--primary-color);
  color: var(--heading-color);
  padding: 18px 45px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(255, 205, 5, 0.25);
}

.btn-primary-large:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(255, 205, 5, 0.35);
  color: var(--heading-color);
}

/* Mobile Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .about-preview {
    padding: 80px 0;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .about-text {
    margin: 0 auto;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
  }
  .about-title {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
  }
}
/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Testimonials – Calm, Credible, Qurious
--------------------------------------------------------------*/

.testimonials {
  position: relative;
  padding: 120px 0 140px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonials-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
}

.testimonials-bg .bg-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: brightness(0.45) contrast(1.1); /* softer, moodier */
  transition: transform 12s ease;
}

.testimonials:hover .bg-image {
  transform: scale(1.04); /* very gentle parallax feel */
}

.testimonials-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    rgba(10, 5, 0, 0.75) 0%,    /* dark earth tone top */
    rgba(10, 5, 0, 0.85) 100%   /* deeper at bottom */
  );
  z-index: 2;
}

.testimonials .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

/* Title – warmer, less corporate */
.section-title .description-title {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  opacity: 0.9;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-title h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 6vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  color: #fff;
}

.section-title .lead {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Testimonial Card – softer glass, accent border */
.testimonial-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 40px 36px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 205, 5, 0.12); /* subtle yellow accent edge */
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  transition: all 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
  border-color: rgba(255, 205, 5, 0.25);
}

.quote-mark {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  left: 28px;
  font-size: 5rem;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  opacity: 0.15;
  line-height: 1;
}

.testimonial-content p {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.testimonial-author img {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 3px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.author-info h4 {
  font-size: 1.22rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.author-info span {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  opacity: 0.9;
}

/* Swiper – clean, no arrows, subtle pagination */
.testimonialsSwiper .swiper-pagination {
  bottom: 0;
}

.testimonialsSwiper .swiper-pagination-bullet {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  opacity: 1;
  transition: all 0.4s;
}

.testimonialsSwiper .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
  background: var(--primary-color);
  transform: scale(1.4);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(255,205,5,0.3);
}

/* Hide arrows completely – cleaner look */
.testimonialsSwiper .swiper-button-next,
.testimonialsSwiper .swiper-button-prev {
  display: none;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .testimonials {
    padding: 100px 0 120px;
  }
  .testimonial-card {
    padding: 32px 28px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .testimonial-content p {
    font-size: 1.08rem;
  }
  .author-info h4 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# FAQ Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.faq-section {
  padding: 120px 0;
  background: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Fix Visibility */
.faq-section .section-title {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.faq-section .section-title h2 {
  color: var(--heading-color, #1a1a1a);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

/* The Vertical Trail Line */
.faq-accordion {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 60px; /* Space for the line */
}

.faq-accordion::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 20px;
  top: 10px;
  bottom: 10px;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--primary-color) 0%, rgba(255,205,5,0.1) 100%);
  z-index: 0;
}

/* FAQ Cards */
.faq-item {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

/* The Trail Dot (Marker) */
.faq-item::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: -50px; /* Aligns dot on the line */
  top: 26px;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 4px solid var(--primary-color);
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(255,205,5,0.1);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item.active::before {
  background: var(--primary-color);
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

/* Interaction Styling */
.faq-question {
  padding: 24px 30px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.faq-question h4 {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--heading-color);
}

.toggle-icon {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.faq-item.active .toggle-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg); /* Plus becomes a cross */
  color: var(--heading-color);
}

/* Answer Animation */
.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0 30px;
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  background: rgba(255, 205, 5, 0.03);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
  max-height: 500px; /* Big enough for text */
  padding: 0 30px 30px;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .faq-accordion { padding-left: 45px; }
  .faq-accordion::before { left: 10px; }
  .faq-item::before { left: -46px; width: 18px; height: 18px; }
}

/* Final CTA – Strong & Yellow */
.cta-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 140px 0 160px;
  /* background: linear-gradient(135deg, 
    var(--primary-color) 0%, 
    color-mix(in srgb, var(--primary-color), #fcb424 40%) 100%
  );
  color: var(--heading-color); */
    background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    #121519 0%,
    #1b1f24 100%
  );
  color: #ffffff;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle animated overlay for depth */
.cta-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 20%, rgba(255,255,255,0.18) 0%, transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0.7;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.cta-section .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.cta-content {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.cta-content h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 7vw, 4.8rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
  /* color: var(--heading-color);
  text-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.15); */
  color: #ffffff;
  text-shadow: none;
}

.cta-content p {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  /* opacity: 0.95; */
    opacity: 0.85;
  max-width: 580px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* Big, bold yellow button with flair */
.btn-primary-large {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 18px 48px;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--heading-color);
  border-radius: 16px;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 
    0 12px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.18),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.3) inset;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-primary-large:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.04);
  box-shadow: 
    0 24px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.25),
    0 0 0 2px rgba(255,255,255,0.4) inset;
}

.btn-primary-large i {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.btn-primary-large:hover i {
  transform: translateX(8px);
}

/* Optional: subtle shine animation on button */
@keyframes shine {
  0% { transform: translateX(-100%); }
  60% { transform: translateX(100%); }
  100% { transform: translateX(100%); }
}

.btn-primary-large::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: -100%;
  width: 50%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.4),
    transparent
  );
  transition: all 0.6s;
}

.btn-primary-large:hover::after {
  animation: shine 1.8s infinite;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .cta-section {
    padding: 100px 0 120px;
  }

  .cta-content h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 8vw, 3.6rem);
  }

  .btn-primary-large {
    padding: 16px 40px;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .cta-content p {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }
}


/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Starter Section Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.starter-section {
  /* Add your styles here */
}