/* ============================================
   AMERICAS CHAMBER FOR BUSINESS
   7-Star Immersive Experience Design System
   "If Dubai and Rolls-Royce had a baby"
   ============================================ */

/* ---------- CSS VARIABLES ---------- */
:root {
  /* Primary Palette - from logo */
  --navy: #0A1628;
  --navy-light: #1B2D4F;
  --steel-blue: #4A7C9B;
  --steel-blue-light: #6BA3C7;
  --accent-red: #A7353C;
  --accent-red-light: #C94F56;

  /* Luxury Accents */
  --gold: #C9A84C;
  --gold-light: #E2C97E;
  --gold-dark: #9A7B2F;
  --champagne: #F5E6C8;
  --ivory: #FFFFF0;
  --pearl: #F8F6F0;
  --platinum: #E5E4E2;

  /* Text */
  --text-light: #FFFFFF;
  --text-dark: #1A1A2E;
  --text-muted: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);

  /* Overlays */
  --overlay-dark: rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.6);
  --overlay-darker: rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.75);
  --overlay-gold: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.15);
  --overlay-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(10,22,40,0.7) 0%, rgba(74,124,155,0.4) 50%, rgba(10,22,40,0.7) 100%);

  /* Spacing */
  --section-padding: 120px 0;
  --container-width: 1400px;

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-smooth: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
  --transition-elegant: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);

  /* Typography */
  --font-display: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-body: 'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif;
  --font-accent: 'Montserrat', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;
}

/* ---------- RESET & BASE ---------- */
*, *::before, *::after {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

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

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--text-light);
  background: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

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

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

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

.container {
  max-width: var(--container-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 40px;
}

/* ---------- TYPOGRAPHY ---------- */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

h4 {
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.6rem);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

p {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.2vw, 1.2rem);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-weight: 300;
}

.subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: clamp(0.7rem, 1vw, 0.9rem);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

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

.divider-gold {
  width: 80px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
  margin: 30px auto;
}

.divider-gold-left {
  width: 80px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
  margin: 30px 0;
}

/* ---------- PRELOADER ---------- */
#preloader {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--navy);
  z-index: 99999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease, visibility 0.8s ease;
}

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

#preloader .logo-preload {
  width: 200px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  animation: fadeInUp 1s ease forwards;
}

#preloader .loader-bar {
  width: 200px;
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

#preloader .loader-bar::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--gold);
  animation: loadBar 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes loadBar {
  0% { left: -100%; }
  50% { left: 0; }
  100% { left: 100%; }
}

/* ---------- NAVIGATION ---------- */
.nav-wrapper {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 10000;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  padding: 20px 0;
}

.nav-wrapper.scrolled {
  background: rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  padding: 10px 0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.nav-inner {
  max-width: var(--container-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 40px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.nav-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  z-index: 10001;
}

.nav-logo img {
  height: 45px;
  width: auto;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.nav-wrapper.scrolled .nav-logo img {
  height: 35px;
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-menu > li {
  position: relative;
}

.nav-menu > li > a {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: var(--text-light);
  padding: 15px 20px;
  display: block;
  position: relative;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.nav-menu > li > a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 8px;
  left: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: right;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

.nav-menu > li > a:hover::after,
.nav-menu > li > a.active::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
  transform-origin: left;
}

.nav-menu > li > a:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* Dropdown */
.nav-dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  min-width: 260px;
  background: rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
  border-top: 2px solid var(--gold);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  list-style: none;
  padding: 10px 0;
}

.nav-menu > li:hover .nav-dropdown {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.nav-dropdown li a {
  display: block;
  padding: 12px 30px;
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.nav-dropdown li a:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
  padding-left: 40px;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.05);
}

/* Language Switcher */
.lang-switcher {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-left: 30px;
}

.lang-switcher button {
  background: none;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 10px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.lang-switcher button:hover,
.lang-switcher button.active {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold);
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
}

/* Mobile Menu Toggle */
.menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 10001;
  padding: 10px;
}

.menu-toggle span {
  width: 28px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--text-light);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 5px);
}

.menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}

.menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px, -5px);
}

/* ---------- HERO SECTIONS ---------- */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100vh;
  min-height: 700px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-video-bg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-image-bg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--overlay-gradient);
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 900px;
  padding: 0 40px;
}

.hero-content h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 7vw, 6rem);
  color: var(--text-light);
  text-shadow: 0 2px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.hero-content .hero-tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: clamp(0.8rem, 1.2vw, 1rem);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.4em;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.hero-content p {
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.5vw, 1.4rem);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px;
  font-weight: 300;
}

.hero-scroll {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 40px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 3;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.hero-scroll span {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  color: var(--gold);
}

.hero-scroll .scroll-line {
  width: 1px;
  height: 60px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--gold), transparent);
  animation: scrollPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes scrollPulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scaleY(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.5; transform: scaleY(0.6); }
}

/* ---------- PAGE HERO (shorter) ---------- */
.page-hero {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 70vh;
  min-height: 500px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.page-hero .hero-content h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 5rem);
}

/* ---------- BUTTONS ---------- */
.btn-gold {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  color: var(--navy);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  padding: 18px 50px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.btn-gold::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.3), transparent);
  transition: left 0.7s ease;
}

.btn-gold:hover::before {
  left: 100%;
}

.btn-gold:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
  color: var(--navy);
}

.btn-outline {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  color: var(--gold);
  background: transparent;
  padding: 18px 50px;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
}

/* ---------- SECTIONS ---------- */
.section {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--section-padding);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.section-bg-image {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-attachment: fixed;
  z-index: 1;
}

.section-bg-video {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: 1;
}

.section-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 2;
}

.section-overlay-dark {
  background: var(--overlay-dark);
}

.section-overlay-darker {
  background: var(--overlay-darker);
}

.section-overlay-gradient {
  background: var(--overlay-gradient);
}

.section-overlay-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(10,22,40,0.85) 0%, rgba(201,168,76,0.1) 50%, rgba(10,22,40,0.85) 100%);
}

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

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

/* ---------- CARDS ---------- */
.luxury-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
  padding: 50px 40px;
  transition: var(--transition-elegant);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.luxury-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

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

.luxury-card:hover {
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.05);
  border-color: rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.luxury-card .card-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.luxury-card .card-icon svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  fill: none;
  stroke: var(--gold);
  stroke-width: 1.5;
}

.luxury-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.luxury-card p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* Card Grid */
.card-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
}

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

/* ---------- MEMBERSHIP TIERS ---------- */
.tier-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.12);
  padding: 60px 40px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition-elegant);
  position: relative;
}

.tier-card.featured {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.05);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.tier-card.featured::before {
  content: 'MOST POPULAR';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-50%);
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  padding: 6px 20px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.tier-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-8px);
}

.tier-card.featured:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05) translateY(-8px);
}

.tier-card .tier-name {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.tier-card .tier-price {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.tier-card .tier-period {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.tier-card .tier-features {
  list-style: none;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.tier-card .tier-features li {
  padding: 12px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.tier-card .tier-features li:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

/* ---------- STATS COUNTER ---------- */
.stats-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 80px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

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

.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.stat-label {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ---------- TESTIMONIALS ---------- */
.testimonial {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 60px 40px;
}

.testimonial .quote-mark {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 6rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 0.5;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.testimonial blockquote {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1.8vw, 1.6rem);
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--text-light);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.testimonial .author {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* ---------- FORMS ---------- */
.luxury-form {
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group textarea,
.form-group select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 15px 20px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  outline: none;
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus,
.form-group select:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.05);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
}

.form-group textarea {
  min-height: 150px;
  resize: vertical;
}

.form-group input::placeholder,
.form-group textarea::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
}

/* ---------- FOOTER ---------- */
.footer {
  position: relative;
  padding: 100px 0 40px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.footer-bg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  z-index: 1;
}

.footer-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.92);
  z-index: 2;
}

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

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.footer-brand p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-top: 20px;
  max-width: 350px;
}

.footer-col h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.footer-col ul {
  list-style: none;
}

.footer-col ul li {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer-col ul li a {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.footer-col ul li a:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
  padding-left: 5px;
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
  padding-top: 30px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.footer-bottom p {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin: 0;
}

.footer-social {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
}

.footer-social a {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.footer-social a:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
}

.footer-social a svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  fill: var(--text-muted);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.footer-social a:hover svg {
  fill: var(--gold);
}

/* ---------- ANIMATIONS ---------- */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(40px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

@keyframes fadeInLeft {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-40px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
}

@keyframes fadeInRight {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(40px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; }
  to { opacity: 1; }
}

.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s ease;
}

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

.reveal-left {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-40px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s ease;
}

.reveal-left.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.reveal-right {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(40px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s ease;
}

.reveal-right.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

/* Stagger children */
.stagger-children > * {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}

.stagger-children.active > *:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.stagger-children.active > *:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.stagger-children.active > *:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.stagger-children.active > *:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
.stagger-children.active > *:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.5s; }
.stagger-children.active > *:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.6s; }

.stagger-children.active > * {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ---------- PARALLAX ---------- */
.parallax-bg {
  background-attachment: fixed;
}

/* ---------- SPLIT SECTIONS ---------- */
.split-section {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  min-height: 80vh;
}

.split-image {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.split-image img,
.split-image .bg-cover {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.split-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 80px 80px;
  position: relative;
}

/* ---------- CTA BANNER ---------- */
.cta-banner {
  position: relative;
  padding: 100px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
}

.cta-banner h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.cta-banner p {
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ---------- MOBILE OVERLAY MENU ---------- */
.mobile-menu-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.98);
  z-index: 9999;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

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

.mobile-menu-overlay .mobile-nav {
  list-style: none;
  text-align: center;
}

.mobile-menu-overlay .mobile-nav > li {
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.mobile-menu-overlay .mobile-nav > li > a {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  color: var(--text-light);
  display: block;
  padding: 10px 0;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.mobile-menu-overlay .mobile-nav > li > a:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.mobile-menu-overlay .mobile-sub {
  list-style: none;
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.5s ease;
}

.mobile-menu-overlay .mobile-nav > li.open .mobile-sub {
  max-height: 300px;
}

.mobile-menu-overlay .mobile-sub li a {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: block;
  padding: 8px 0;
}

.mobile-menu-overlay .mobile-sub li a:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.mobile-menu-overlay .mobile-lang {
  margin-top: 40px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 15px;
}

.mobile-menu-overlay .mobile-lang button {
  background: none;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.mobile-menu-overlay .mobile-lang button:hover,
.mobile-menu-overlay .mobile-lang button.active {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* ---------- RESPONSIVE ---------- */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .card-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .nav-menu {
    display: none;
  }
  .lang-switcher {
    display: none;
  }
  .menu-toggle {
    display: flex;
  }
  .split-section {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .split-content {
    padding: 60px 40px;
  }
  .split-image {
    min-height: 50vh;
  }
  .stats-row {
    gap: 40px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root {
    --section-padding: 80px 0;
  }
  .container {
    padding: 0 25px;
  }
  .nav-inner {
    padding: 0 25px;
  }
  .card-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .card-grid-2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .hero-content h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 8vw, 3.5rem);
  }
  .hero-content p {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  .btn-gold, .btn-outline {
    padding: 15px 35px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
  }
  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .tier-card.featured {
    transform: scale(1);
  }
  .tier-card.featured:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
  }
  .stats-row {
    gap: 30px;
  }
  .stat-number {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }
  .testimonial {
    padding: 40px 20px;
  }
  .split-content {
    padding: 50px 25px;
  }
  .section-bg-image {
    background-attachment: scroll;
  }
  .parallax-bg {
    background-attachment: scroll;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero {
    min-height: 100vh;
    min-height: 100svh;
  }
  .hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  .hero-content .hero-tagline {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  }
  .nav-logo img {
    height: 35px;
  }
  h2 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }
  .luxury-card {
    padding: 35px 25px;
  }
}

/* ---------- SPECIAL MOBILE ENHANCEMENTS ---------- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Make mobile experience even more premium */
  .hero::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 30%;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--navy), transparent);
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  .luxury-card {
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  }

  .mobile-menu-overlay .mobile-nav > li > a {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
}

/* ---------- UTILITY CLASSES ---------- */
.mb-0 { margin-bottom: 0; }
.mb-20 { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.mb-40 { margin-bottom: 40px; }
.mb-60 { margin-bottom: 60px; }
.mb-80 { margin-bottom: 80px; }
.mt-40 { margin-top: 40px; }
.mt-60 { margin-top: 60px; }
.pt-0 { padding-top: 0; }
.pb-0 { padding-bottom: 0; }

.flex-center {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.gap-20 { gap: 20px; }
.gap-40 { gap: 40px; }

.hero {
  position: relative;
  height: 100vh;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
}

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

/* DARK OVERLAY (IMPORTANT FOR READABILITY) */
.hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
  z-index: 2;
}

/* CONTENT ABOVE VIDEO */
.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  color: #fff;
}

/* OPTIONAL FALLBACK IMAGE */
.hero-fallback {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: url('images/hero-fallback.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
  z-index: 0;
  display: none;
}
.hero-video-bg {
  animation: slowZoom 20s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes slowZoom {
  from { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1); }
  to { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1); }
}

.page-hero {
  position: relative;
  height: 120vh; /* 👈 BIGGER than full screen */
  min-height: 800px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
}

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

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

/* CONTENT */
.page-hero .hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  color: #fff;
}

/* FALLBACK IMAGE */
.page-fallback {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1521737604893-d14cc237f11d?w=1920&q=80') center/cover no-repeat;
  z-index: 0;
  display: none;
}

.page-video-bg {
  animation: cinematicZoom 25s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes cinematicZoom {
  from { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1); }
  to { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.12); }
}

.page-hero {
  position: relative;
  height: 100vh;
  min-height: 700px;
  overflow: hidden;

  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
}

/* VIDEO BACKGROUND */
.page-video-bg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  z-index: 1;
}

/* DARK OVERLAY (makes text readable) */
.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.7),
    rgba(0,0,0,0.3)
  );
  z-index: 2;
}

/* TEXT ON TOP */
.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  color: #fff;
  max-width: 900px;
  padding: 20px;
}

.page-video-bg {
  animation: cinematicZoom 25s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes cinematicZoom {
  from { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1); }
  to { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1); }
}

/* ===== PAGE HERO RESET ===== */
.page-hero {
  position: relative !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  min-height: 85vh !important;
  height: 85vh !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  isolation: isolate;
  background: #081a2f;
}

/* Kill old layout elements if they still exist */
.page-hero .hero-image-bg,
.page-hero .hero-overlay {
  display: none !important;
}

/* Video background */
.page-video-bg {
  position: absolute !important;
  inset: 0 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  z-index: 1 !important;
  display: block !important;
}

/* Dark overlay on top of video */
.page-hero-overlay {
  position: absolute !important;
  inset: 0 !important;
  background: rgba(5, 16, 32, 0.55) !important;
  z-index: 2 !important;
}

/* Content over the video */
.page-hero-content {
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 3 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 900px !important;
  padding: 140px 24px 60px !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  color: #fff !important;
}

/* Make sure text is normal */
.page-hero-content .hero-tagline,
.page-hero-content h1,
.page-hero-content .divider-gold {
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 3 !important;
}

.page-hero-content .hero-tagline {
  font-size: 14px !important;
  letter-spacing: 4px !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  color: #c8a85d !important;
  margin-bottom: 20px !important;
}

.page-hero-content h1 {
  font-size: clamp(48px, 7vw, 100px) !important;
  line-height: 1.05 !important;
  margin: 0 0 24px !important;
  color: #fff !important;
}

.page-hero-content .divider-gold {
  width: 90px !important;
  height: 2px !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  background: #c8a85d !important;
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .page-hero {
    min-height: 70vh !important;
    height: 70vh !important;
  }

  .page-hero-content {
    padding: 110px 20px 40px !important;
  }

  .page-hero-content h1 {
    font-size: clamp(38px, 10vw, 60px) !important;
  }
}

/* ===== PAGE HERO RESET ===== */
.page-hero {
  position: relative !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  min-height: 85vh !important;
  height: 85vh !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  isolation: isolate;
  background: #081a2f;
}

.page-hero .hero-image-bg,
.page-hero .hero-overlay {
  display: none !important;
}

.page-video-bg {
  position: absolute !important;
  inset: 0 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  z-index: 1 !important;
  display: block !important;
}

.page-hero-overlay {
  position: absolute !important;
  inset: 0 !important;
  background: rgba(5, 16, 32, 0.55) !important;
  z-index: 2 !important;
}

.page-hero-content {
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 3 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 900px !important;
  padding: 140px 24px 60px !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  color: #fff !important;
}

.page-hero-content .hero-tagline {
  font-size: 14px !important;
  letter-spacing: 4px !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  color: #c8a85d !important;
  margin-bottom: 20px !important;
}

.page-hero-content h1 {
  font-size: clamp(48px, 7vw, 100px) !important;
  line-height: 1.05 !important;
  margin: 0 0 24px !important;
  color: #fff !important;
}

.page-hero-content .divider-gold {
  width: 90px !important;
  height: 2px !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  background: #c8a85d !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .page-hero {
    min-height: 70vh !important;
    height: 70vh !important;
  }

  .page-hero-content {
    padding: 110px 20px 40px !important;
  }

  .page-hero-content h1 {
    font-size: clamp(38px, 10vw, 60px) !important;
  }
}

.card-icon img {
  width: 60px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.luxury-card:hover .card-icon img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.branch-filter-btn {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  color: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  padding: 12px 18px;
  margin: 6px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.branch-filter-btn:hover,
.branch-filter-btn.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(180,140,60,0.95), rgba(212,175,55,0.95));
  color: #0f1720;
  border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.95);
}

.global-branch-card {
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.global-branch-card.is-hidden {
  display: none;
}

.card-icon img {
  width: 60px;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.luxury-card:hover .card-icon img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}
.luxury-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.3),
    rgba(0,0,0,0.6),
    rgba(0,0,0,0.85)
  );
  z-index: 1;
}
.luxury-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: rgba(15, 25, 45, 0.55);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}
.luxury-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  z-index: 1;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.luxury-card:hover::before {
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.65); /* DARKER ON HOVER */
}

.luxury-card h4,
.luxury-card p {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Default (softer) */
.luxury-card p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
}

/* On hover = crisp + premium */
.luxury-card:hover p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.98);
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
}
.luxury-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}
.card-icon img {
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.luxury-card:hover .card-icon img {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(212,175,55,0.35);
}
/* =========================
   FULL LUXURY MODE — CARDS
   ========================= */

.luxury-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(25, 40, 68, 0.50), rgba(8, 14, 24, 0.82)) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 215, 120, 0.14);
  border-radius: 22px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  box-shadow:
    0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  transition:
    transform 0.45s ease,
    box-shadow 0.45s ease,
    border-color 0.45s ease,
    background 0.45s ease;
  isolation: isolate;
}

/* dark readability layer */
.luxury-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      to bottom,
      rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18),
      rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.34),
      rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.62)
    );
  z-index: 1;
  transition: background 0.45s ease, opacity 0.45s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* spotlight layer */
.luxury-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(
      circle at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 50%),
      rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18) 0%,
      rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08) 18%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 30%,
      transparent 55%
    );
  opacity: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* gold animated border shimmer */
.luxury-card .luxury-shimmer {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -1px;
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    120deg,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 0%,
    rgba(212,175,55,0.15) 20%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 40%,
    rgba(212,175,55,0.28) 50%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 60%,
    rgba(212,175,55,0.15) 80%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 100%
  );
  background-size: 220% 220%;
  animation: luxuryShimmer 7s linear infinite;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  mask-composite: exclude;
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
}

/* content above overlays */
.luxury-card .card-icon,
.luxury-card h4,
.luxury-card p {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.luxury-card h4 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2vw, 2.2rem);
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
}

.luxury-card p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.90);
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1.15vw, 1.45rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.55;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  text-shadow: 0 3px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.58);
  max-width: 92%;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.luxury-card .card-icon {
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
}

.card-icon img {
  width: 64px;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: block;
  margin: 0 auto;
  box-shadow:
    0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.35),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  transition:
    transform 0.4s ease,
    box-shadow 0.4s ease,
    filter 0.4s ease;
  filter: saturate(1.05) contrast(1.04);
}

/* hover state */
.luxury-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.02);
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(20, 33, 58, 0.62), rgba(4, 9, 18, 0.92)) !important;
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  box-shadow:
    0 22px 55px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.38),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(212,175,55,0.10),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

.luxury-card:hover::before {
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      to bottom,
      rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22),
      rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.48),
      rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.78)
    );
}

.luxury-card:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

.luxury-card:hover h4 {
  color: #fffdf6;
  text-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.75);
}

.luxury-card:hover p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.98);
  text-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.78);
}

.luxury-card:hover .card-icon img {
  transform: scale(1.10) translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow:
    0 14px 34px rgba(0,0,0,0.42),
    0 0 24px rgba(212,175,55,0.22);
  filter: saturate(1.12) contrast(1.08);
}

/* filter buttons upgrade */
.branches-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.branch-filter-btn {
  background: rgba(10, 18, 32, 0.45);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
  transition:
    transform 0.3s ease,
    background 0.3s ease,
    color 0.3s ease,
    border-color 0.3s ease,
    box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.branch-filter-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  background: rgba(24, 36, 60, 0.78);
  border-color: rgba(212,175,55,0.42);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.28);
}

.branch-filter-btn.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(184,145,59,0.96), rgba(228,196,92,0.96));
  color: #0f1720;
  border-color: rgba(240,213,126,0.95);
  box-shadow:
    0 12px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.28),
    0 0 24px rgba(212,175,55,0.18);
}

/* reveal animation */
.global-branch-card {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition:
    opacity 0.65s ease,
    transform 0.65s ease;
}

.global-branch-card.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.global-branch-card.is-hidden {
  display: none;
}

/* mobile tuning */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .luxury-card {
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 28px 20px;
  }

  .luxury-card .luxury-shimmer {
    border-radius: 18px;
  }

  .luxury-card h4 {
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 6vw, 1.9rem);
  }

  .luxury-card p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .card-icon img {
    width: 56px;
  }

  .branch-filter-btn {
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    padding: 10px 14px;
  }
}

@keyframes luxuryShimmer {
  0% {
    background-position: 0% 50%;
  }
  100% {
    background-position: 200% 50%;
  }
}

.local-chamber-thumb {
  width: 92px;
  height: 92px;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow:
    0 12px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.35),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  transition:
    transform 0.4s ease,
    box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.local-chamber-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.45s ease, filter 0.45s ease;
  filter: saturate(1.04) contrast(1.03);
}

.local-chamber-thumb::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.08),
    rgba(0,0,0,0.12),
    rgba(0,0,0,0.22)
  );
}

.luxury-card:hover .local-chamber-thumb {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.04);
  box-shadow:
    0 16px 34px rgba(0,0,0,0.42),
    0 0 20px rgba(212,175,55,0.14);
}

.luxury-card:hover .local-chamber-thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  filter: saturate(1.08) contrast(1.06);
}
.local-chamber-monogram {
  width: 92px;
  height: 92px;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0.10), transparent 45%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(212,175,55,0.28), rgba(120,82,18,0.18) 45%, rgba(10,18,32,0.88));
  box-shadow:
    0 12px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.35),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.08),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(212,175,55,0.14);
  transition:
    transform 0.4s ease,
    box-shadow 0.4s ease,
    background 0.4s ease;
}

.local-chamber-monogram::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      to bottom right,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.06),
      transparent 35%,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.18) 100%
    );
  pointer-events: none;
}

.local-chamber-monogram span {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: #f4d77b;
  text-shadow:
    0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.42),
    0 0 10px rgba(212,175,55,0.16);
}

.luxury-card:hover .local-chamber-monogram {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.05);
  box-shadow:
    0 16px 34px rgba(0,0,0,0.42),
    0 0 20px rgba(212,175,55,0.18),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0.14), transparent 45%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(212,175,55,0.34), rgba(120,82,18,0.22) 45%, rgba(8,14,24,0.94));
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .local-chamber-monogram {
    width: 82px;
    height: 82px;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }

  .local-chamber-monogram span {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }
}
/* TIER TITLE — MAKE IT DOMINANT */
.tier-name {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.2vw, 1.35rem); /* bigger + responsive */
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(212,175,55,0.95); /* richer gold */
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  
  /* readability boost */
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
}

/* EVEN STRONGER ON HOVER */
.tier-card:hover .tier-name {
  color: #f4d77b;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
}
.tier-name::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 40px;
  height: 2px;
  margin: 10px auto 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(212,175,55,0.8), transparent);
  opacity: 0.8;
}
.tier-name::before {
  content: "Membership Tier";
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
/* BADGE BASE */
.tier-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  z-index: 5;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

/* MOST POPULAR */
.tier-badge {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  color: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
}

/* RECOMMENDED (GOLD — MAIN CONVERTER) */
.badge-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4af37, #f4d77b);
  color: #0f1720;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(212,175,55,0.35);
}

/* ELITE */
.badge-dark {
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
  color: #f4d77b;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.4);
}
.tier-card.featured {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.5);
  box-shadow: 
    0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.4),
    0 0 30px rgba(212,175,55,0.2);
}
/* INPUT FIELDS */
.luxury-form input,
.luxury-form textarea,
.luxury-form select {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  width: 100%;
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
}

/* PLACEHOLDER TEXT */
.luxury-form input::placeholder,
.luxury-form textarea::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
}

/* LABELS */
.luxury-form label {
  color: #f4d77b;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
}
.luxury-form select {
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  color: #ffffff;
}

#apply .section-overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.6),
    rgba(0,0,0,0.75),
    rgba(0,0,0,0.9)
  ) !important;
}
.luxury-form {
  box-shadow:
    0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.7),
    0 0 25px rgba(212,175,55,0.15);
}
.luxury-form {
  background: rgba(5, 12, 22, 0.85);
  padding: 40px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  box-shadow:
    0 25px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.luxury-form input,
.luxury-form textarea,
.luxury-form select {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  width: 100%;
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
}

.luxury-form input::placeholder,
.luxury-form textarea::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
}

.luxury-form label {
  color: #f4d77b;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.luxury-form select {
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  color: #ffffff;
}

#apply .section-overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.6),
    rgba(0,0,0,0.75),
    rgba(0,0,0,0.9)
  ) !important;
}
footer a {
  color: #d4af37;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
}

footer a:hover {
  color: #f4d77b;
}
.membership-widget-wrapper {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 20px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: rgba(5, 12, 22, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  box-shadow:
    0 25px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),
    0 0 25px rgba(212,175,55,0.12);
}

/* Make embedded widget blend better */
.membership-widget-wrapper iframe {
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* spacing improvement */
.membership-enroll h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
}
/* Dropdown container */
.nav-item.dropdown {
  position: relative;
}

/* Hide dropdown by default */
.dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  background: rgba(10,10,10,0.95);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 10px 0;
  display: none;
  min-width: 180px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

/* Show on hover */
.nav-item.dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
  display: block;
}

/* Dropdown links */
.dropdown-link {
  display: block;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* Hover effect */
.dropdown-link:hover {
  background: rgba(212,175,55,0.15);
  color: #d4af37;
}
.dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-item.dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.hero-content h1,
.hero h1 {
  color: #ffffff; /* pure white for contrast */
  text-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
}
.hero-content h1 {
  color: #f7f4ee;
  text-shadow: 
    0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),
    0 0 10px rgba(201,168,76,0.3);
}

.hero-content h1 span {
  color: #c9a84c; /* your gold accent */
}