/* ================== ROOT VARIABLES ================== */
:root {
  --max-width: 1320px;
  --text: #3f2f1f;
  --muted: rgba(63, 47, 31, 0.72);
  --accent: #7B5A3E;
  /* Increase this to push the hero further down (e.g., 32px / 40px) */
  --hero-top-gap: 24px;

  --ivory: #FBF8F4;
  --ivory-2: #F4F1EC;
  --bronze: #7B5A3E;
  --gold: #D4AF37;
  --rose: #E7C4AD;
  --soft: #A88A74;

  /* Header + hero spacing */
  --header-height: 64px;   /* base mobile header height */
  --hero-top-gap: 24px;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  :root {
    --header-height: 76px; /* taller header on desktop */
  }
}


.section-author {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Hero spacing */
.hero-section {
  padding: calc(var(--header-height) + var(--hero-top-gap)) 1.5rem 3.5rem;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-section {
    padding: calc(var(--header-height) + var(--hero-top-gap)) 3rem 4rem;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .btn-solid,
  .btn-outline {
    width: 100%;              /* take full width */
    justify-content: center;  /* center text */
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;   /* add spacing between buttons */
  }

  /* Optional: last button has no extra margin */
  .btn-outline:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }
}

/* ================== GLOBAL ================== */
body {
  font-family: Inter, sans-serif;
  color: var(--text);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FBF8F4 0%, #F9F6F2 40%, #F4F1EC 100%);
  margin: 0;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

/* ================== HEADER ================== */
header {
  background: rgba(251, 248, 244, 0.80);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(123, 90, 62, 0.06);
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 60;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, opacity 0.35s ease;
}

header.hide {
  transform: translateY(-100%);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}


.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: .75rem 1.5rem;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .header-inner { padding: .9rem 2.75rem; }
}
header nav a {
  color: rgba(63, 47, 31, 0.9);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 15px;
  transition: color .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
}
header nav a:hover {
  color: #D4AF37;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.nav-links { gap: 2rem; }

/* ================== HERO ================== */
.hero-shell {
  margin-top: var(--header-height);
}

.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: calc(2rem + var(--hero-top-gap)) 1.5rem 3.5rem;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-section {
    padding: calc(2.5rem + var(--hero-top-gap)) 3rem 4rem;
    align-items: start;
  }
}

/* Titles */
.brand-title.hero-brand {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-weight: 300;
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 7.5vw, 5.25rem);
  line-height: 1.02;
  letter-spacing: .01em;
  margin: 0 0 .35rem 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #7B5A3E 100%, #D4AF37 40%, #E7C4AD 75%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-size: 180% auto;
}
.hero-heading {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(1.57rem, 4.6vw, 2.75rem);
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: .01em;
  margin: 0 0 1.1rem 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #7B5A3E 100%, #D4AF37 40%, #E7C4AD 75%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-size: 200% auto;
}
.hero-copy {
  margin-top: .25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 1.06rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--muted);
  max-width: 640px;
}
/* ===== 3D METALLIC GOLD BUTTONS ===== */

.btn-solid,
.btn-outline{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  gap:12px;
  padding:12px 24px;
  font:700 12px/1.1 system-ui, sans-serif;
  letter-spacing:.08em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  border-radius:10px;
  border:1px solid transparent;
  transition:transform .2s ease, background .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, color .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
}
/* ================== BUTTONS ================== */
.btn-solid {
  color: #fff; /* white text for best contrast on bronze */
  border-color: #7B5A3E;
  background: #7B5A3E; /* fixed solid bronze */
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 2px 3px rgba(255,255,255,.65),    /* top bevel */
    inset 0 14px 28px rgba(255,255,255,.15),  /* soft glow */
    inset 0 -12px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.25),       /* subtle base */
    0 3px 0 rgba(123,90,62,.8),               /* edge in bronze tone */
    0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.22);              /* drop shadow */
  text-shadow: 0 1px 1px rgba(0,0,0,.25);     /* soft depth instead of gold glow */
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, background .25s ease;
}

.btn-solid:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  background: #704828; /* lighter complement to bronze */
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 2px 4px rgba(255,255,255,.7),     /* softer bevel */
    inset 0 12px 24px rgba(255,255,255,.15),  /* subtle glow */
    inset 0 -10px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.22),       /* base depth */
    0 0 18px rgba(156,116,83,.6),             /* warm outer glow */
    0 3px 0 rgba(90,65,45,.75),               /* edge */
    0 12px 22px rgba(0,0,0,.25);              /* drop shadow */
}


.btn-solid:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg,
      #fff6cc 0%,
      #ffe28a 22%,
      #f0b634 58%,
      #b97e12 100%);
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255,255,255,.7),
    inset 0 10px 18px rgba(255,235,170,.4),
    inset 0 -10px 16px rgba(145,95,15,.35),
    0 2px 0 rgba(126,83,9,.85),
    0 6px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
}

/* Outline: gold rim that fills to metal on hover */
.btn-outline{
  color:#3a2e22;
  background:
    linear-gradient(#f3eee4,#f3eee4) padding-box,
    linear-gradient(180deg,#fff2b4 0%, #deb24a 45%, #8e5f0c 100%) border-box;
  border:1.5px solid transparent;
  box-shadow:0 3px 0 rgba(126,83,9,.35), 0 8px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
}
.btn-outline:hover{
  color:#2b1c07;
  border-color:#a8730c;
  background:
    radial-gradient(140% 180% at 28% -10%, rgba(255,255,255,.95) 0 14%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 42%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,#fff2b4 0%, #ffe08a 8%, #f7c654 18%, #e3a724 42%, #c58510 62%, #9e6a0c 78%, #7e5309 100%);
  background-clip: padding-box, border-box;
  background-origin: border-box;
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 2px 3px rgba(255,255,255,.8),
    inset 0 14px 28px rgba(255,235,170,.45),
    inset 0 -12px 20px rgba(99,64,8,.35),
    0 0 26px rgba(217,161,38,.55),
    0 3px 0 rgba(126,83,9,.9);
}

/* ================== SOCIAL PROOF ================== */
.social-proof {
  margin-top: 1.4rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto auto;
  gap: 2.25rem;
  align-items: start;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .social-proof { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.2rem; }
}

.reviews-left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  min-width: 0;
}
.reviews-left .stars {
  font-size: 2.35rem;
  letter-spacing: 6px;
  line-height: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #D4AF37 0%, #E7C4AD 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
}
.reviews-left .caption {
  margin-top: .4rem;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.reviews-left .caption strong { color: var(--text); }

/* Right block: polished logo strip */
.logos-right { justify-self: start; }
.logo-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  border: 1px solid rgba(123, 90, 62, 0.14);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(149, 113, 61, 0.12);
  border-radius: 12px;
  max-width: min(440px, 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.logo-bar img {
  display: block;
  height: 54px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  opacity: .98;
  filter: saturate(.92) contrast(1.02);
}
@media (max-width: 640px) { .logo-bar img { height: 48px; } }

/* ================== HERO VISUAL ================== */
.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  width: min(580px, 100%);
  aspect-ratio: 5/4;
  align-self: flex-start;
}
.plate {
  
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto;
  left: 6%;
  right: 6%;
  height: 62%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F4E9D4 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(177, 132, 77, 0.18);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 48px rgba(122, 85, 38, 0.16);
  transform-origin: center;
  border-radius: 18px;
}
.plate--a { top: 4%; transform: rotate(-6deg); 
}
.plate--b { 
  top: 12%; transform: rotate(2deg); background: linear-gradient(110deg, #f2e8dc 40%, #e9d6c3 90%); }
.plate--c {
  background: url('/assets/images/amh1.jpg') center center/cover no-repeat;
  border-radius: 18px;       /* keep the soft curve look */
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(63,47,31,.12); /* subtle shadow */
}

/* Main card */
.hero-card {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 3;
  top: 12%;
  left: 10%;
  right: 10%;
  padding: 2rem 1.6rem;
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, rgba(250,244,233,0.98), rgba(222,200,160,0.9));
  border: 1px solid rgba(177,132,77,0.28);
  border-radius: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 28px 56px rgba(122,85,38,0.22);
  
}
.hero-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(115deg, transparent 45%, rgba(255,255,255,0.35) 55%, transparent 70%);
  background-size: 220% 100%;
  mix-blend-mode: soft-light;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-card__label {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 15px;
  letter-spacing: .28em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #3f2f1f;
  margin-bottom: .35rem;
}
.hero-card__badge {
  font-family: Inter, sans-serif;
  font-size: 18px;
  letter-spacing: .22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d8bf90 0%, #95713d 100%);
  padding: .5rem .8rem;
  display: inline-block;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(149,113,61,0.25);
  margin-bottom: .6rem;
}
.hero-card__body {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: rgba(26,26,26,0.82);
  line-height: 1.72;
  max-width: 520px;
}

/* Desktop polish */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-visual { width: min(600px, 100%); }
}
/* ================== FAQS SECTION ================== */
/* ================== FAQS SECTION ================== */
.faqs-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ivory) 0%, var(--ivory-2) 100%);
  padding: 4rem 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(123,90,62,0.08);
}

.faqs-wrap { 
  max-width: var(--max-width); 
  margin: 0 auto; 
}

.faqs-title {
  font-family: "Cormorant Garamond", serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 2.6rem);
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: .35rem;
  color: var(--bronze); /* fixed bronze color */
}

.faqs-intro {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.75rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.faqs-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.1rem;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* CARD */
.faq-item {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(123,90,62,0.14);
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
  transition: box-shadow .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.faq-item[open] {
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
  border-color: rgba(123,90,62,0.22);
}

/* QUESTION ROW */
.faq-question {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: .75rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 1.1rem 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 650;
  font-size: 1.06rem;
  color: var(--text);
  list-style: none;
  position: relative;
}

/* hide native marker completely */
.faq-question::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq-question::marker { content: ""; }

/* custom icon */
.faq-question::after {
  content: "+";
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--bronze); /* bronze instead of gold */
  transition: transform .3s ease, color .3s ease;
}
.faq-item[open] .faq-question::after {
  transform: rotate(45deg); /* + -> × */
  color: var(--text); /* darker for open state */
}

/* ANSWER PANEL */
.faq-answer {
  padding: 1rem 1.35rem 1.15rem;
  font-size: .99rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--muted);
  background: #fbf8f4;
  border-top: 1px dashed rgba(123,90,62,0.25);
  animation: faqFade .35s ease;
}

/* readable rhythm */
.faq-answer p + p { margin-top: .7rem; }
.faq-answer ul, .faq-answer ol { margin: .6rem 0 .2rem 1.35rem; }
.faq-answer li { margin: .35rem 0; }

/* emphasize key phrases without shouting */
.faq-answer strong { color: var(--text); font-weight: 650; }
.faq-answer em { color: #7a6b5a; }

/* focus/keyboard UX */
.faq-question:focus { 
  outline: 2px dashed var(--bronze); 
  outline-offset: 4px; 
}

/* subtle open animation */
@keyframes faqFade {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-4px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* small-screen polish */
@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .faqs-section { padding: 3rem 1rem; }
  .faq-question { padding: 1rem 1.1rem; font-size: 1.02rem; }
  .faq-answer { padding: .9rem 1.1rem 1.05rem; }
}

/* ================== HOW IT WORKS ================== */
.howitworks-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ivory) 0%, var(--ivory-2) 100%);
  padding: 4rem 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(123,90,62,.08);
}

.howitworks-wrap {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.howitworks-title {
  font-family: "Cormorant Garamond", serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 2.6rem);
  margin-bottom: .4rem;
  color: #7B5A3E;
}
.howitworks-title h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 1.4rem); /* smaller size */
  padding-top: 10px;
  color: #7B5A3E;
}


.howitworks-intro {
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--muted);
}

/* Grid */
.howitworks-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.8rem;
}

/* Card */
.hiw-card {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, #fdfbf6 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(123,90,62,.12);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 3.2rem 1.6rem 2.6rem; /* extra top padding for badge */
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;

  box-shadow:
    inset 0 2px 4px rgba(255,255,255,.85),
    inset 0 -8px 16px rgba(145,95,15,.08),
    0 6px 16px rgba(123,90,62,.08),
    0 12px 28px rgba(123,90,62,.12);
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.hiw-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 3px 6px rgba(255,255,255,.9),
    inset 0 -10px 18px rgba(145,95,15,.12),
    0 10px 22px rgba(123,90,62,.12),
    0 20px 36px rgba(123,90,62,.18);
}
/* Step Badge - Metallic 3D Diamond *//* Step Badge - Metallic 3D Diamond */
.hiw-step {
  position: absolute;
  top: -34px;
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;

  font-family: "Cormorant Garamond", serif;
  font-size: 1.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FBF8F4; /* ivory text/icon for contrast on dark bg */

  background:
    radial-gradient(140% 180% at 28% -10%, rgba(255,255,255,.25) 0 18%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 42%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,
      #9C7453 0%,   /* lighter bronze top */
      #7B5A3E 100% /* brand bronze bottom */
    );
  background-blend-mode: screen, normal;

  box-shadow:
    inset 0 2px 3px rgba(255,255,255,.25),    /* subtle top bevel */
    inset 0 12px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.25),        /* inner depth */
    inset 0 -10px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.35),       /* deeper base */
    0 6px 0 rgba(90,65,45,.6),                /* edge */
    0 10px 22px rgba(0,0,0,.25);              /* drop */

  clip-path: polygon(50% 0%, 100% 50%, 50% 100%, 0% 50%);
  transform: rotate(8deg);
}



.hiw-card:hover .hiw-step {
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 3px 5px rgba(255,255,255,.9),
    inset 0 14px 24px rgba(255,245,200,.55),
    inset 0 -12px 18px rgba(145,95,15,.3),
    0 0 28px rgba(212,175,55,.45),
    0 8px 0 rgba(168,112,20,.7),
    0 16px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
}

/* Card text */
.hiw-heading {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0 0 .65rem;
  color: var(--text);
}
.hiw-text {
  font-size: .97rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--muted);
  max-width: 260px;
}
.hiw-text strong { color: var(--text); }

/* CTA BOX */
.howitworks-cta-box {
  margin: 2.8rem auto 0;
  padding: 1.6rem 1.2rem;
  max-width: 560px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(123,90,62,.12);
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(123,90,62,.1),
              inset 0 2px 4px rgba(255,255,255,.8);
  text-align: center;
}
.cta-text {
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .howitworks-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .howitworks-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hiw-card { padding: 2.8rem 1.2rem 2rem; }
  .hiw-step { width: 80px; height: 80px; font-size: 1.7rem; }
}

/* ================== REVIEWS ================== */
.reviews-section {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;             /* ✅ use % instead of 100vw */
  overflow: hidden;        /* ✅ hides all horizontal overflow cleanly */
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    var(--ivory) 0%,
    #F9F6F2 40%,
    var(--ivory-2) 100%
  );
}

.reviews-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
}

.reviews-title {
  font-family: "Cormorant Garamond", serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 4.8vw, 3.2rem);
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0 0 3rem;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    var(--bronze) 0%,
    var(--soft) 45%,
    var(--rose) 85%
  );
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

/* ===== Rows ===== */
.reviews-row {
  overflow: visible;
  white-space: nowrap;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  background: transparent;
}
.reviews-row:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.reviews-track {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  animation: reviewsLTR 45s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}
.reviews-row--rtl .reviews-track {
  animation: reviewsRTL 48s linear infinite;
}

/* ===== Cards ===== */
:root { --review-size: 220px; }

@media (max-width: 1280px) { :root { --review-size: 200px; } }
@media (max-width: 1024px) { :root { --review-size: 180px; } }
@media (max-width: 768px)  { :root { --review-size: 160px; } }

.review-card {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: var(--review-size);
  height: var(--review-size);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between; /* stars top, text middle, footer bottom */
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1rem;
  text-align: center;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1.5px dashed rgba(123, 90, 62, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(123, 90, 62, 0.08);
  transition: 
    transform 0.3s ease,
    background 0.3s ease,
    border-color 0.3s ease,
    box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.review-card:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  background: rgba(255, 248, 230, 0.85);
  border-color: var(--bronze);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(123, 90, 62, 0.25),
              0 0 14px rgba(123, 90, 62, 0.35);
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Stars */
.review-stars {
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 1.8vw, 1.6rem);
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    var(--bronze) 0%,
    var(--gold) 50%,
    var(--rose) 90%
  );
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(123, 90, 62, 0.25);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Text (viewport container) */
.review-text {
  flex: 1;
  overflow: hidden;               /* viewport */
  font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 1vw, 1rem);
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.88);
  margin: 0.5rem 0;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

/* Inner scrolling content */
.review-text-inner {
  display: inline-block;
  white-space: normal;            /* multi-line wrapping */
}

.review-card:hover .review-text-inner {
  animation: scroll-up 8s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes scroll-up {
  0%   { transform: translateY(0); }
  90%  { transform: translateY(-100%); }
  100% { transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* Footer */
.review-footer {
  font-family: "Cormorant Garamond", serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 1vw, 1rem);
  color: var(--bronze);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  text-align: center;
}

/* ===== Edge Fades ===== */
.reviews-fade {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 8%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 5;
}
.reviews-fade--left {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--ivory) 0%, transparent 100%);
}
.reviews-fade--right {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--ivory-2) 0%, transparent 100%);
}

/* ===== Animations ===== */
@keyframes reviewsLTR {
  from { transform: translateX(-50%); }
  to   { transform: translateX(0%); }
}
@keyframes reviewsRTL {
  from { transform: translateX(0%); }
  to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ================== SUBSCRIBE SECTION ================== */
.subscribe-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ivory) 0%, var(--ivory-2) 100%);
  padding: 3.5rem 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(123,90,62,0.08);
}

.subscribe-wrap {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.subscribe-title {
  font-family: "Cormorant Garamond", serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4.6vw, 2.5rem);
  margin-bottom: .4rem;
  color: var(--bronze); /* fixed bronze instead of gradient */
}

.subscribe-intro {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: clamp(.95rem, 2.2vw, 1.05rem);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
  padding: 0 1rem;
}

.subscribe-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: .6rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-radius: 40px;
  padding: .6rem .8rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(123,90,62,.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(123,90,62,0.15);
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.2rem;
}

.subscribe-form {
  flex: 1;
}

.subscribe-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: .85rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 28px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(123,90,62,.25);
  font-size: .95rem;
  transition: all .3s ease;
}
.subscribe-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--bronze);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(123,90,62,.2);
  outline: none;
}

.subscribe-btn {
  background: var(--bronze); /* solid bronze */
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: .85rem 1.6rem;
  border-radius: 28px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, background .25s ease;
  font-size: .95rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.subscribe-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(123,90,62,.25);
  background: #6A4E35; /* darker bronze for hover */
}

.subscribe-message {
  display: none;
  font-size: .95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: .9rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: 18px;
  animation: fadeIn .4s ease;
}
.subscribe-message.success {
  background: var(--bronze);
  color: #fff;
}
.subscribe-message.error {
  background: rgba(200,0,0,.85);
  color: #fff;
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
  from {opacity:0; transform:translateY(6px);}
  to {opacity:1; transform:translateY(0);}
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .subscribe-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: .8rem;
  }
  .subscribe-btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
}
/* ================== PAGE LAYOUT ================== */
.page-shell {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ivory) 0%, var(--ivory-2) 100%);
  padding-top: 4rem;
  padding-bottom: 4rem;
  
}

.page-section {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(123,90,62,0.06);
}

.page-title {
  font-family: "Cormorant Garamond", serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3rem);
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--bronze); /* fixed bronze instead of gradient */
}

.page-intro {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto 3rem;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--muted);
}

.page-content {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--text);
}

/* Headings inside content */
.page-content h2 {
  font-family: "Cormorant Garamond", serif;
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--bronze);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--bronze); /* bronze instead of gold */
  padding-left: .6rem;
}

.page-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-top: 1.8rem;
  margin-bottom: .8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--bronze);
}

.page-content p,
.page-content ul,
.page-content ol {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.page-content ul,
.page-content ol {
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
}

/* Optional drop-cap first letter */
.page-content p:first-of-type::first-letter {
  font-family: "Cormorant Garamond", serif;
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  float: left;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-right: .4rem;
  color: var(--bronze); /* bronze instead of gold */
}