/* ==========================================================================
   THE BOOK WRITING — GLOBAL DESIGN SYSTEM & STYLESHEET
   Color System: Deep Burgundy Maroon, Editorial Cream, Linen & Gold
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  --paper: #fbf7ee;
  --paper-2: #f4eee0;
  --paper-3: #eae0ce;
  --ink: #781622;
  --ink-soft: #781622;
  --muted: #8c2534;
  --crimson: #781622;
  --crimson-deep: #420b13;
  --green: #781622;
  --green-deep: #420b13;
  --forest: #420b13;
  --gold: #b88646;
  --gold-deep: #a6752e;
  --line: rgba(120, 22, 34, 0.15);
  --serif: "Fraunces", Georgia, serif;
  --sans: "Inter", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.19, 1, 0.22, 1);
  --container: 1240px;
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  cursor: none !important;
}

body {
  background: var(--paper);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-family: var(--sans);
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  overflow-x: clip;
  max-width: 100%;
  cursor: none !important;
}

*, a, button, input, select, textarea, [role="button"] {
  cursor: none !important;
}

::selection {
  background: var(--green);
  color: var(--paper);
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

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

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 32px;
}

.serif { font-family: var(--serif); }
.accent { color: var(--green); }
.gold { color: var(--gold-deep); }
.italic { font-style: italic; }

/* Custom Magnetic & Book Icon / EXPLORE Cursor */
.cursor, .cursor-dot {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 99999;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.cursor-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: #781622;
  margin: -4px 0 0 -4px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(120, 22, 34, 0.5);
  transition: transform 0.04s linear, opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.cursor {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  margin: -22px 0 0 -22px;
  background: rgba(251, 247, 238, 0.96);
  border: 1px solid rgba(120, 22, 34, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #781622;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: width 0.35s var(--ease), height 0.35s var(--ease), margin 0.35s var(--ease), background 0.35s var(--ease), border-color 0.35s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease);
}

.cursor-icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease), opacity 0.25s var(--ease);
}

.cursor-icon svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  stroke: #781622;
  stroke-width: 2.2;
}

.cursor-text {
  position: absolute;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.6);
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), opacity 0.25s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* EXPLORE / Hover State on Cards, Products, Links */
.cursor.is-explore {
  width: 76px;
  height: 76px;
  margin: -38px 0 0 -38px;
  background: #781622;
  border-color: #781622;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(120, 22, 34, 0.4);
}

.cursor.is-explore .cursor-icon {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.3) rotate(-15deg);
}

.cursor.is-explore .cursor-text {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
}

/* Subtle magnetic ring for standard buttons/links */
.cursor.is-hover:not(.is-explore) {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  margin: -27px 0 0 -27px;
  background: #fbf9f4;
  border-color: #781622;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(120, 22, 34, 0.2);
}

.cursor.is-hover:not(.is-explore) .cursor-icon {
  transform: scale(1.15);
}

@media (hover: none), (pointer: coarse) {
  .cursor, .cursor-dot { display: none !important; }
}

/* Scroll Progress Bar */
.progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 2px;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 250;
}

.progress__bar {
  height: 100%;
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--gold);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NAVIGATION BAR & DROPDOWN MENUS
   ========================================================================== */
header.nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 200;
  transition: padding 0.4s var(--ease), background 0.4s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.4s var(--ease);
  padding: 10px 0;
  background: rgba(251, 247, 238, 0.92);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}

header.nav.solid {
  background: rgba(251, 247, 238, 0.98);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  padding: 8px 0;
}

.nav__row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
}

/* Brand Logo with Animation */
.brand {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  overflow: visible;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 0.4s ease;
}

.brand img {
  height: 46px;
  max-height: 52px;
  width: auto;
  min-width: 130px;
  max-width: 180px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  transform-origin: left center;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 0.4s ease;
  animation: logoFloat 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.brand::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -60%;
  width: 40%;
  height: 200%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    60deg,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.38) 50%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%
  );
  transform: rotate(25deg);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.brand:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.05);
}

.brand:hover img {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 16px rgba(184, 134, 70, 0.38));
  animation: logoHoverPulse 1.2s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.brand:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
  animation: logoShimmer 1.1s ease forwards;
}

.brand:active {
  transform: scale(0.96);
}

@keyframes logoFloat {
  0% { transform: translateY(0px); }
  100% { transform: translateY(-3px); }
}

@keyframes logoHoverPulse {
  0% { transform: scale(1); }
  100% { transform: scale(1.04); }
}

@keyframes logoShimmer {
  0% { left: -60%; }
  100% { left: 140%; }
}

/* Nav Links & Dropdowns */
.nav__links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
}

.nav__links > a,
.nav__links > .has-drop > span {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.nav__links > a:hover,
.nav__links > .has-drop:hover > span,
.nav__links > a.active {
  color: var(--green);
}

.has-drop {
  position: relative;
  padding: 8px 0;
}

/* Hidden by default, absolute positioned dropdown overlay */
.drop {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.09), 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(26, 21, 18, 0.09);
  padding: 10px;
  min-width: 240px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease, visibility 0.25s;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 210;
}

.drop.wide {
  min-width: 340px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 3px;
}

.has-drop:hover .drop {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.drop a {
  display: block;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #781622;
  line-height: 1.3;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.drop a small {
  display: block;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #8c2534;
  margin-top: 3px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.drop a:hover {
  background: #f5f0e6;
  color: #781622;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.drop a:hover small {
  color: #58101a;
}

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

/* Mobile Drawer */
.burger {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
}

.burger span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--ink);
  transition: 0.3s ease;
}

.mmenu {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: -100%;
  width: 85%;
  max-width: 360px;
  height: 100vh;
  background: var(--paper);
  z-index: 350;
  box-shadow: -10px 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  padding: 70px 32px 40px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  transition: right 0.4s var(--ease);
}

.mmenu.open {
  right: 0;
}

.mclose {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 28px;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.mmenu a {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.mmenu a:hover {
  color: var(--green);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .nav__links { display: none; }
  .burger { display: flex; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BUTTONS, BADGES & CTA
   ========================================================================== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: var(--green);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--green);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn:hover {
  background: var(--forest);
  border-color: var(--forest);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(66, 11, 19, 0.25);
}

.btn--sm {
  padding: 8px 18px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
}

.btn--lg {
  padding: 16px 32px;
  font-size: 16px;
}

.btn--ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--ink);
  border-color: var(--line);
}

.btn--ghost:hover {
  background: var(--paper-2);
  color: var(--green);
  border-color: var(--green);
}

.btn--gold {
  background: var(--green);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--green);
}

.btn--gold:hover {
  background: var(--forest);
  border-color: var(--forest);
}

.tagpill {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  background: var(--paper-2);
  color: var(--green);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
  background: rgba(184, 134, 70, 0.12);
  color: var(--green);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO & 3D BOOK INTERACTION
   ========================================================================== */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: 150px 0 90px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center bottom;
  opacity: 0.12;
  filter: contrast(1.05);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Floating Typographic Letters Background Layer */
.hero__floating-letters {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.floating-char {
  position: absolute;
  font-family: 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 600;
  user-select: none;
  pointer-events: none;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  line-height: 1;
}

.hero__grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--green);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.eyebrow .dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--green);
}

.hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(38px, 4.4vw, 56px);
  line-height: 1.1;
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.hero .lead {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  max-width: 540px;
}

.hero__actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.hero__meta {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.hero__meta .m b {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 28px;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.hero__meta .m span {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--muted);
}

/* 3D Book Scene */
.book-scene {
  perspective: 1200px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 420px;
}

.book-wrap {
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  cursor: grab;
}

.book {
  position: relative;
  width: 240px;
  height: 340px;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  transform: rotateY(-25deg) rotateX(8deg);
  will-change: transform;
}

.face {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
}

.face.front {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

.face.front img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.face.left {
  width: 32px;
  height: 100%;
  left: -16px;
  transform: rotateY(-90deg) translateZ(0);
  background: #2b221a;
  color: #e8deca;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.face.left span {
  transform: rotate(-90deg);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.face.back {
  transform: rotateY(180deg);
  background: #2b221a;
  border-radius: 6px 0 0 6px;
}

.book-shadow {
  width: 240px;
  height: 30px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(0,0,0,0.24) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 70%);
  margin: 15px auto 0;
  filter: blur(6px);
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.hint {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-top: 12px;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TICKER, LOGOS & BENTO CARDS
   ========================================================================== */
.marquee {
  background: var(--forest);
  color: var(--paper-2);
  padding: 14px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.mq {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 48px;
  animation: marquee 25s linear infinite;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 17px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

@keyframes marquee {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

.block {
  padding: 90px 0;
}

.sec-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.sec-eyebrow {
  display: block;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--green);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.sec-title {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.2vw, 42px);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.sec-sub {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  max-width: 480px;
}

.logos {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 24px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.logo img {
  max-height: 44px;
  width: auto;
  margin: 0 auto;
  filter: grayscale(100%);
  opacity: 0.7;
  transition: 0.3s ease;
}

.logo img:hover {
  filter: grayscale(0%);
  opacity: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .logos { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}

.bento {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--paper-2);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 36px 30px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: 280px;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease);
}

.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.card.c3 { grid-column: span 3; }
.card.c2 { grid-column: span 2; }

.card__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0.08;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s ease;
}

.card:hover .card__bg {
  opacity: 0.16;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.card__num {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--green);
}

.card__arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 30px;
  right: 30px;
  font-size: 20px;
  color: var(--muted);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.card:hover .card__arrow {
  transform: translate(3px, -3px);
  color: var(--green);
}

.card__t {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 24px;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.card__desc {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .card.c3, .card.c2 { grid-column: span 6; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT STORY & AUTHORS
   ========================================================================== */
.about-story {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-story__media {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 380px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.about-story__media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

@media (max-width: 850px) {
  .about-story { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CATEGORY FILTER CHIPS & 3D ANIMATED BOOK CARDS
   ========================================================================== */
.filters {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  padding: 8px 0 24px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.filters::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  background: var(--paper-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  user-select: none;
  transition: all 0.25s var(--ease);
}

.chip:hover {
  background: var(--paper-3);
  color: var(--ink);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: rgba(184, 134, 70, 0.3);
}

.chip.on {
  background: #781622;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #781622;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(120, 22, 34, 0.25);
}

/* Product Rails & 3D Interactive Grids */
.grid4 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.prod {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 18px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: default;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  perspective: 1000px;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease, opacity 0.35s ease;
  will-change: transform, box-shadow;
}

.prod:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.11), 0 0 0 1px rgba(184, 134, 70, 0.3);
  border-color: rgba(184, 134, 70, 0.4);
}

.prod.hidden {
  display: none !important;
}

.prod__cov {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 250px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  background: var(--paper-2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.prod__cov img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 0.5s ease;
}

.prod:hover .prod__cov img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* Glossy Light Sheen Reflection Wave */
.prod__cov::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -120%;
  width: 80%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-22deg);
  transition: none;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.prod:hover .prod__cov::after {
  left: 200%;
  transition: left 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.prod__t {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.prod:hover .prod__t {
  color: #781622;
}

.prod__a {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.prod__b {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.prod__b .g {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #781622;
  background: rgba(120, 22, 34, 0.07);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  transition: background 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
}

.prod:hover .prod__b .g {
  background: #781622;
  color: #ffffff;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .grid4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   AUTHORS DIRECTORY GRID & CARDS
   ========================================================================== */
.authgrid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.authcard {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 20px 22px;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
}

.authcard:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(116, 25, 38, 0.09);
  border-color: rgba(184, 134, 70, 0.4);
}

.authcard__pic {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--paper-2);
  border: 2px solid #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

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

.authcard__initials {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #741926;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.authcard__name {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 16.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.authcard:hover .authcard__name {
  color: #8B1E2D;
}

.authcard__meta {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--muted);
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .authgrid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .authgrid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
  .authcard { padding: 16px; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .authgrid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Genre Tiles */
.genregrid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.genretile {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 200px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding: 28px;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.genretile__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  filter: brightness(0.5);
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease);
}

.genretile:hover .genretile__bg {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.genretile__body {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.genretile__name {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 26px;
  display: block;
}

.genretile__count {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

/* Process Steps */
.process .steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.step {
  background: var(--paper-2);
  padding: 24px;
  border-radius: 12px;
}

.step .node {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--forest);
  color: var(--paper);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.step h4 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.step p {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .process .steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Testimonials / Quotes */
.quotes {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.quote {
  background: var(--paper-2);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.stars {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.quote p {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 17px;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.quote .who {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.quote .av {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--green);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.quote .who b { display: block; font-size: 14px; }
.quote .who span { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--muted); }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .quotes { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* CTA Band */
.ctaband {
  background: var(--forest);
  color: var(--paper);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 60px 48px;
  text-align: center;
}

.ctaband h2 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(32px, 3.6vw, 48px);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.ctaband p {
  font-size: 17px;
  color: var(--paper-3);
  max-width: 580px;
  margin: 0 auto 30px;
}

/* Page Hero Banner for Inner Pages */
.phero {
  padding: 130px 0 50px;
  background: var(--paper-2);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.crumb {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.crumb a { color: var(--ink); }

.phero h1 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(32px, 3.8vw, 50px);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.phero p {
  font-size: 17px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  max-width: 680px;
}

/* FAQ Accordion */
.acc {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.acc__item {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.acc__item.open {
  border-color: var(--green);
}

.acc__q {
  padding: 20px 24px;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 17.5px;
  color: var(--ink);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  user-select: none;
}

.acc__q .pm {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  color: var(--green);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.acc__item.open .acc__q .pm {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.acc__a {
  padding: 0 24px 20px;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  line-height: 1.65;
  transition: max-height 0.35s ease, padding 0.35s ease;
}

/* Product Detail Page Layout (PDP) */
.pdp {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 48px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.pdp__gallery {
  position: relative;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 30px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.pdp__main {
  max-width: 320px;
  width: 100%;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.pdp h1 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3vw, 40px);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.pdp__author {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.pdp__rating {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.pdp__desc {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.buy-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT US PAGE & FORMS SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */
.container.contact {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

form {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.field {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.field label {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.field input,
.field select,
.field textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid rgba(26, 21, 18, 0.15);
  border-radius: 10px;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
}

.field input:focus,
.field select:focus,
.field textarea:focus {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--green);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(184, 134, 70, 0.12);
}

.field textarea {
  min-height: 130px;
  resize: vertical;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.field select {
  cursor: pointer;
  appearance: auto;
}

/* Contact Info Direct Reach Card */
.cinfo {
  background: var(--paper-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 38px;
}

.cinfo h3 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 24px;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.cinfo .row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 16px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}

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

.cinfo .ic {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--green);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cinfo .row b {
  display: block;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.cinfo .row b a {
  color: var(--ink);
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.cinfo .row b a:hover {
  color: var(--green);
}

.cinfo .row span {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.mapph {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 20px;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.mapph:hover {
  background: var(--paper-3);
  border-color: var(--green);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PRINT SPECIFICATION & QUOTE CALCULATOR
   ========================================================================== */
.calc {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 40px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.calc__form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.calc__title {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 26px;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin: 6px 0 10px;
}

.calc__intro {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.calc__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
}

.calc__field {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.calc__field span {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.calc__field select,
.calc__field input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 13px 16px;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid rgba(26, 21, 18, 0.15);
  border-radius: 10px;
  outline: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.calc__field select:focus,
.calc__field input:focus {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--green);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(184, 134, 70, 0.12);
}

.calc__panel {
  background: var(--paper-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.calc__total {
  padding-bottom: 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.calc__totlabel {
  display: block;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #781622;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.calc__total strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 24px;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.calc__per {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--muted);
}

.calc__lines {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 24px 0;
}

.calc__lines li {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  padding: 10px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(26, 21, 18, 0.1);
}

.calc__lines li b {
  color: var(--green);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.calc__cta {
  width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  text-align: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.calc__wa {
  display: block;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #25d366;
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.calc__wa:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.calc__note {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-top: auto;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .calc {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 24px;
  }
  .calc__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PORTFOLIO SHOWCASE & CATEGORY FILTERS
   ========================================================================== */
.pfilter-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.pfilter-btn {
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: var(--paper-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s var(--ease);
}

.pfilter-btn:hover {
  background: var(--paper-3);
  color: var(--ink);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.pfilter-btn.active {
  background: #781622;
  border-color: #781622;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(120, 22, 34, 0.25);
}

.pgrid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 32px 24px;
}

.pcard {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease), border-color 0.35s var(--ease);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.pcard:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.09);
  border-color: rgba(184, 134, 70, 0.35);
}

.pcard.hidden {
  display: none !important;
}

.pcard__cov {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 3/4.2;
  background: var(--paper-2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 18px;
}

.pcard__cov img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15));
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease);
}

.pcard:hover .pcard__cov img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.pcard__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(120, 22, 34, 0.75);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.pcard:hover .pcard__overlay {
  opacity: 1;
}

.pcard__body {
  padding: 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.pcard__genre {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #781622;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.pcard__title {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 17.5px;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.pcard__author {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-top: auto;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .pgrid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .pgrid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
  .pcard__body { padding: 14px; }
  .pcard__title { font-size: 15px; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .pgrid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER & WHATSAPP
   ========================================================================== */
footer {
  background: var(--forest);
  color: var(--paper-2);
  padding: 70px 0 30px;
  margin-top: 80px;
}

.foot-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.foot-brand img {
  height: 92px;
  max-height: 105px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 300px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  filter: brightness(0) saturate(100%) invert(27%) sepia(91%) saturate(2352%) hue-rotate(338deg) brightness(98%) contrast(96%);
}

.foot-brand p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--paper-3);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.news-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: var(--gold);
}

.news {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}

.news input {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.news button {
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--green);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.news-note {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: var(--paper-3);
  margin-top: 6px;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.foot-col h5 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 17px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  color: #fff;
}

.foot-col a {
  display: block;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--paper-3);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

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

.foot-bot {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--paper-3);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.foot-bot a { color: var(--gold); }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .foot-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Floating WhatsApp Button */
.wa-fab {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 28px;
  right: 28px;
  background: #25d366;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35);
  z-index: 300;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.wa-fab svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  fill: currentColor;
}

.wa-fab:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.04);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
}

/* Scroll reveal helper classes */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s var(--ease), transform 0.6s var(--ease);
}

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


/* ==========================================================================
   PAGE PRELOADER & LOADING SCREEN
   ========================================================================== */
.preloader {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100vh;
  background: #fbf9f4;
  z-index: 99999;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: clamp(24px, 4vw, 48px);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.77, 0, 0.175, 1), opacity 0.8s ease;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.preloader.loaded {
  transform: translateY(-100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.preloader__top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
}

.preloader__brand {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: #781622;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.preloader__brand sup {
  font-size: 9px;
  margin-left: 2px;
}

.preloader__badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(120, 22, 34, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(120, 22, 34, 0.15);
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: #781622;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.preloader__dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #25d366;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #25d366;
  animation: preloaderPulse 1.6s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes preloaderPulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.4); opacity: 0.6; }
}

.preloader__center {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.preloader__count {
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: clamp(80px, 15vw, 190px);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 0.85;
  color: #781622;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  user-select: none;
}

.preloader__line {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: rgba(120, 22, 34, 0.12);
  border-radius: 999px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.preloader__line-fill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  background: #e63946;
  border-radius: 999px;
  transition: width 0.05s linear;
}

.preloader__bottom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  font-family: var(--sans);
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.preloader__status {
  color: #781622;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Featured Authors Showcase Grid */
.feat-authors {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
}

.fauthor {
  background: var(--paper-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease);
}

.fauthor:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(116, 25, 38, 0.08);
}

.fauthor__ph {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 240px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--paper-3);
}

.fauthor__ph img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease);
}

.fauthor:hover .fauthor__ph img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.fauthor__body {
  padding: 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.fauthor__pub {
  font-size: 12px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--green);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.fauthor__body h3 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.fauthor__role {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.fauthor__body p {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .feat-authors {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}







/* ==========================================================================
   LUXURY UNIFIED CARDS (Authors & Blog Posts)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Featured Authors Section (Vertical Cards) */
.feat-authors {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 32px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.fauthor {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
  height: 100%;
}

.fauthor:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 48px rgba(116, 25, 38, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(184, 134, 70, 0.45);
}

.fauthor__ph {
  position: relative !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 240px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  background: var(--paper-2);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.fauthor__ph img {
  position: relative !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  display: block !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.fauthor:hover .fauthor__ph img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.fauthor__body {
  padding: 26px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.fauthor__pub {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--crimson, #781622);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: inline-block;
}

.fauthor__body h3 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 24px;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin: 0 0 4px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.fauthor__role {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  display: block;
}

.fauthor__body p {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  margin: 0 0 20px;
  flex: 1;
}

/* 3-Column Luxury Blog Grid */
.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.post {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
  height: 100%;
}

.post:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 48px rgba(116, 25, 38, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(184, 134, 70, 0.45);
}

.post__img {
  position: relative !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 240px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  background: var(--paper-2);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.post__img img {
  position: relative !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  display: block !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.post:hover .post__img img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.post__body {
  padding: 24px 26px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.tagpill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  background: rgba(120, 22, 34, 0.08);
  color: var(--crimson, #781622);
  border: 1px solid rgba(120, 22, 34, 0.15);
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  width: fit-content;
}

.post h3, .post h4 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: 21px;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.post p {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  flex: 1;
}

.post .meta, .post small {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-top: auto;
  display: block;
}

/* Feature Post on Blog Page */
.feature-post {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr;
  gap: 36px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 32px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.feature-post:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 48px rgba(116, 25, 38, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(184, 134, 70, 0.45);
}

.feature-post img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 340px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: block;
  background: var(--paper-2);
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.feature-post:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.feature-post .body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.feature-post h3 {
  font-family: var(--serif);
  font-size: clamp(24px, 2.5vw, 34px);
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin: 10px 0 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.feature-post p {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

/* Responsive Media Queries */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .blog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
  .feat-authors {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .feature-post {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .feature-post img {
    height: 260px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .blog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .fauthor__ph, .post__img {
    height: 200px;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   WHY AUTHORS CHOOSE US SECTION (.why)
   ========================================================================== */
.why {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr !important;
  gap: 56px !important;
  align-items: center !important;
}

.why img {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 460px !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(116, 25, 38, 0.12) !important;
  display: block !important;
}

.why .sec-eyebrow {
  display: block !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  color: var(--gold, #b88646) !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em !important;
  margin-bottom: 12px !important;
}

.why .sec-title {
  font-family: var(--serif) !important;
  font-size: clamp(32px, 3.6vw, 46px) !important;
  line-height: 1.15 !important;
  color: var(--ink, #781622) !important;
  margin-bottom: 28px !important;
  font-weight: 400 !important;
}

.why ul {
  list-style: none !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
}

.why li {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 46px 1fr !important;
  gap: 16px !important;
  padding: 22px 0 !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line, rgba(120, 22, 34, 0.15)) !important;
  align-items: flex-start !important;
  list-style: none !important;
}

.why li:first-child {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line, rgba(120, 22, 34, 0.15)) !important;
}

.why .n {
  font-family: var(--serif) !important;
  font-size: 26px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: var(--crimson, #781622) !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
  margin-top: 2px !important;
}

.why .t {
  display: block !important;
  font-family: var(--sans) !important;
  font-size: 18px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: var(--ink, #781622) !important;
  margin-bottom: 6px !important;
  line-height: 1.3 !important;
}

.why p {
  font-size: 15.5px !important;
  color: var(--ink-soft, #781622) !important;
  line-height: 1.6 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .why {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 36px !important;
  }
  .why img {
    height: 320px !important;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   SERVICE CHECKLIST (.svc-list & .tick)
   ========================================================================== */
.svc-list {
  list-style: none !important;
  list-style-type: none !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 24px 0 0 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
}

.svc-list li {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 14px !important;
  padding: 14px 0 !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line, rgba(120, 22, 34, 0.15)) !important;
  font-size: 15.5px !important;
  line-height: 1.5 !important;
  color: #781622 !important;
  list-style: none !important;
  list-style-type: none !important;
}

.svc-list li:first-child {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line, rgba(120, 22, 34, 0.15)) !important;
}

.svc-list .tick {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  width: 26px !important;
  height: 26px !important;
  min-width: 26px !important;
  border-radius: 6px !important;
  background: #ddeadf !important;
  color: #1e6357 !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  text-align: center !important;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   SERVICE DETAIL 2-COLUMN FEATURE ROWS (.svc-row)
   ========================================================================== */
.svc-row {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr !important;
  gap: 56px !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  margin-bottom: 72px !important;
}

.svc-row:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.svc-row__media {
  position: relative !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 380px !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06) !important;
  background: #ebe5dc !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(26, 21, 18, 0.08) !important;
}

.svc-row__media img {
  position: relative !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  display: block !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  top: 0 !important;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .svc-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 36px !important;
  }
  .svc-row__media {
    height: 300px !important;
    order: -1 !important;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   WHAT YOU'LL GET & WHY PUBLISH GRIDS (.pitch-grid, .why-grid, .steps)
   ========================================================================== */

/* 3-Column Pitch / Feature Box Grid */
.pitch-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important;
  gap: 24px !important;
  margin-top: 24px !important;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .pitch-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .pitch-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
}

.pbox {
  background: var(--paper-2, #f5f1eb) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--line, rgba(26, 21, 18, 0.1)) !important;
  border-radius: 18px !important;
  padding: 26px 24px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: flex-start !important;
  gap: 14px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02) !important;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease !important;
}

.pbox:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(116, 25, 38, 0.08) !important;
  border-color: rgba(184, 134, 70, 0.4) !important;
}

.pbox .ic {
  width: 38px !important;
  height: 38px !important;
  background: rgba(26, 93, 87, 0.12) !important;
  color: #1a5d57 !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  font-size: 16px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(26, 93, 87, 0.15) !important;
}

.pbox h4 {
  font-family: var(--serif) !important;
  font-size: 20px !important;
  color: var(--ink, #781622) !important;
  line-height: 1.3 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
}

/* 4-Column Why Publish Cards Grid */
.why-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important;
  gap: 24px !important;
  margin-top: 24px !important;
}

@media (max-width: 1040px) {
  .why-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .why-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
}

.why-card {
  background: var(--paper-2, #f5f1eb) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--line, rgba(120, 22, 34, 0.15)) !important;
  border-radius: 18px !important;
  padding: 30px 24px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02) !important;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease !important;
}

.why-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(116, 25, 38, 0.09) !important;
  border-color: rgba(184, 134, 70, 0.4) !important;
}

.why-card .n {
  font-family: var(--serif) !important;
  font-size: 19px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: var(--gold, #b88646) !important;
  margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  display: block !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
}

.why-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--serif) !important;
  font-size: 21px !important;
  color: var(--ink, #781622) !important;
  margin: 0 0 12px !important;
  line-height: 1.25 !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
}

.why-card p {
  font-size: 14.5px !important;
  color: var(--ink-soft, #781622) !important;
  line-height: 1.6 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  flex: 1 !important;
}

/* 5-Step Process */
.steps {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important;
  gap: 20px !important;
  margin-top: 32px !important;
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .steps {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 550px) {
  .steps {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
}

.step {
  background: var(--paper-2, #f5f1eb) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--line, rgba(26, 21, 18, 0.1)) !important;
  border-radius: 16px !important;
  padding: 24px 20px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
}

.step .node {
  width: 32px !important;
  height: 32px !important;
  background: rgba(120, 22, 34, 0.1) !important;
  color: var(--crimson, #781622) !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  font-family: var(--serif) !important;
  font-style: italic !important;
  font-size: 14px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  margin-bottom: 14px !important;
}

.step h4 {
  font-family: var(--serif) !important;
  font-size: 18px !important;
  color: var(--ink) !important;
  margin: 0 0 8px !important;
}

.step p {
  font-size: 14px !important;
  color: var(--ink-soft) !important;
  line-height: 1.5 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   WHAT YOU'LL GET & WHY PUBLISH EXACT CARD SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */

/* 3-Column What You'll Get Cards */
.pitch-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important;
  gap: 22px !important;
  margin-top: 24px !important;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .pitch-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 580px) {
  .pitch-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
}

.pitch-grid .pbox {
  background: #ebe5dc !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(26, 21, 18, 0.08) !important;
  border-radius: 18px !important;
  padding: 26px 24px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: flex-start !important;
  justify-content: flex-start !important;
  gap: 14px !important;
  min-height: 130px !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02) !important;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease !important;
}

.pitch-grid .pbox:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(116, 25, 38, 0.08) !important;
  border-color: rgba(184, 134, 70, 0.45) !important;
}

.pitch-grid .pbox .ic {
  width: 38px !important;
  height: 38px !important;
  min-width: 38px !important;
  min-height: 38px !important;
  background: #d5e5dc !important;
  color: #1e6357 !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  font-size: 16px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  margin-bottom: 6px !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(30, 99, 87, 0.15) !important;
}

.pitch-grid .pbox h4 {
  font-family: var(--serif) !important;
  font-size: 20px !important;
  color: #781622 !important;
  line-height: 1.3 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
}

/* 4-Column Why Publish Cards & 7-Step Journey Grid */
.why-grid,
.steps-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important;
  gap: 22px !important;
  margin-top: 24px !important;
}

@media (max-width: 1040px) {
  .why-grid,
  .steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 580px) {
  .why-grid,
  .steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
}

.why-card {
  background: #ebe5dc !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(120, 22, 34, 0.12) !important;
  border-radius: 18px !important;
  padding: 28px 24px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02) !important;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease !important;
}

.why-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(116, 25, 38, 0.09) !important;
  border-color: rgba(184, 134, 70, 0.45) !important;
}

.why-card .n {
  font-family: var(--serif) !important;
  font-size: 18px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #b88646 !important;
  margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  display: block !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
}

.why-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--serif) !important;
  font-size: 21px !important;
  color: #781622 !important;
  margin: 0 0 10px !important;
  line-height: 1.25 !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
}

.why-card p {
  font-size: 14.5px !important;
  color: #781622 !important;
  line-height: 1.6 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  flex: 1 !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   AUTHOR & AMBASSADOR APPLICATION FORM + ASIDE (EXACT DESIGN MATCH)
   ========================================================================== */
.authwrap {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.45fr) minmax(340px, 420px) !important;
  gap: 36px !important;
  align-items: start !important;
  margin-top: 10px !important;
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .authwrap {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 32px !important;
  }
}

/* Left Form Card */
.authform {
  background: #ebe5dc !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(120, 22, 34, 0.12) !important;
  border-radius: 24px !important;
  padding: 40px 36px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02) !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .authform {
    padding: 28px 20px !important;
    border-radius: 18px !important;
  }
}

.authform__head {
  margin-bottom: 24px !important;
}

.authform__head .sec-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block !important;
  font-size: 12.5px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em !important;
  color: #a6752e !important;
  margin-bottom: 6px !important;
}

.authform__head .sec-title {
  font-family: var(--serif) !important;
  font-size: clamp(24px, 2.5vw, 32px) !important;
  color: #781622 !important;
  margin: 0 0 8px !important;
  line-height: 1.25 !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
}

.authform__head p {
  font-size: 14.5px !important;
  color: #781622 !important;
  line-height: 1.5 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

.authform .form-row {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
  gap: 16px !important;
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .authform .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 0 !important;
  }
}

.authform .field {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 6px !important;
  margin-bottom: 18px !important;
}

.authform .field label {
  font-size: 13.5px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: #781622 !important;
  line-height: 1.3 !important;
  display: block !important;
}

.authform .field input,
.authform .field select,
.authform .field textarea {
  width: 100% !important;
  padding: 13px 16px !important;
  background: #fbf7ee !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(120, 22, 34, 0.18) !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  font-size: 15px !important;
  color: #781622 !important;
  font-family: var(--sans) !important;
  outline: none !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease !important;
}

.authform .field input::placeholder,
.authform .field textarea::placeholder {
  color: #b05c68 !important;
  opacity: 0.85 !important;
}

.authform .field input:focus,
.authform .field select:focus,
.authform .field textarea:focus {
  border-color: #8B1E2D !important;
  background: #ffffff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(139, 30, 45, 0.12) !important;
}

.authform__note {
  margin-top: 14px !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
  color: #8c2534 !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  line-height: 1.4 !important;
}

/* Right Aside Card (Deep Burgundy / Red Theme Container) */
.authside {
  background: #420b13 !important;
  border-radius: 24px !important;
  padding: 40px 34px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(66, 11, 19, 0.22) !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .authside {
    padding: 30px 22px !important;
    border-radius: 18px !important;
  }
}

.authside h3 {
  font-family: var(--serif) !important;
  font-size: clamp(24px, 2.2vw, 28px) !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  color: #fbf7ee !important;
  margin: 0 0 14px 0 !important;
  line-height: 1.25 !important;
}

.authside p {
  font-size: 14.5px !important;
  line-height: 1.6 !important;
  color: #e4cbce !important;
  margin: 0 0 24px 0 !important;
}

.authside ul {
  color: #e4cbce !important;
}

/* WhatsApp / Action Button in Aside */
.authside .btn--ghost,
.authside a.btn {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  padding: 13px 24px !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: 15px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  margin-bottom: 28px !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease !important;
}

.authside .btn--ghost:hover,
.authside a.btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
}

/* Stat Rows with Golden Numbers and Divider Lines */
.authside__stat {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: baseline !important;
  justify-content: space-between !important;
  padding: 18px 0 !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14) !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

.authside__stat b {
  font-family: var(--serif) !important;
  font-size: 26px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #d4a359 !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
}

.authside__stat span {
  font-family: var(--sans) !important;
  font-size: 14px !important;
  color: #e4cbce !important;
  text-align: right !important;
  font-weight: 400 !important;
}