:root {
  /* Luxurious Black & Gold Martial Arts Palette */
  --bg-primary: #0a0a0a;         /* Deepest Obsidian */
  --bg-secondary: #121212;       /* Sleek Charcoal Surface */
  --bg-tertiary: #181818;        /* Raised Surface */
  --bg-card: #141414;            /* Luxurious Card Dark */
  --bg-card-hover: #1c1c1c;
  
  --text-dark: #f5f5f7;          /* Crisp Off-White */
  --text-primary: #ffffff;       /* Pure White */
  --text-muted: #a3a3a3;         /* Subtle Muted Light Grey */
  --text-light: #737373;         /* Darker Muted */
  
  --accent-gold: #d4af37;        /* Regal Olympic Gold */
  --accent-gold-light: #f3e5ab;  /* Champagne Highlight */
  --accent-gold-dark: #aa820a;   /* Rich Antique Gold */
  --accent-gold-glow: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  --accent-gold-soft: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);

  --accent-ochre: #d4af37;       /* Unified with Gold */
  --accent-ochre-dark: #aa820a;
  --accent-ochre-light: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  --accent-crimson: #c8102e;     /* Martial Arts Red Accent */
  --accent-forest: #1b382b;
  
  --border-light: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  --border-gold: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  --border-gold-strong: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.6);

  --shadow-subtle: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  --shadow-elevated: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  --shadow-hover: 0 35px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
  --gold-glow: 0 0 35px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);

  --font-serif: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-sans: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
}

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

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

body {
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  line-height: 1.65;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  position: relative;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

::selection {
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Custom Scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 7px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: var(--accent-ochre);
  border-radius: 4px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: var(--accent-ochre-dark);
}

/* Luxury Magnetic Interactive Cursor */
.cursor-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 99999;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--accent-gold);
}

.cursor-circle {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--accent-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 99998;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  transition: width 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              height 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              border-color 0.3s ease,
              background-color 0.3s ease,
              color 0.3s ease;
}

.cursor-circle.hovered {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  background-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
}

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

/* Navigation - Glassmorphic Crisp Header */
.nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 24px 80px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: padding 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
              background 0.4s ease, 
              border-color 0.4s ease, 
              box-shadow 0.4s ease;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
  background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
}

.nav.scrolled {
  padding: 14px 80px;
  background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.95);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

.nav-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav-brand-img {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav-brand-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.nav-logo {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-tagline {
  font-size: 9.5px;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 32px;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.nav-links a {
  color: #d1d1d1;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 1.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
  position: relative;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-links a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -6px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--accent-gold), transparent);
  transition: width 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.nav-links a:hover,
.nav-links a.active {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.nav-links a:hover::after,
.nav-links a.active::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.nav-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4af37 0%, #aa820a 100%);
  color: #0a0a0a;
  padding: 11px 24px;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 1.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 50px;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav-cta:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f3e5ab 0%, #d4af37 100%);
  color: #0a0a0a;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.55);
}

.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 1002;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  padding: 4px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
}

/* =========================================================================
   PRO ANIMATION SYSTEM: Split Text Lines, Masks, Kinetic Motion
   ========================================================================= */

.line-mask {
  overflow: hidden;
  display: block;
}

.line-inner {
  display: inline-block;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.char-shift {
  display: inline-block;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

/* Hero Section */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 75% 30%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08) 0%, transparent 60%), #0a0a0a;
  padding: 140px 80px 90px;
}

.hero-banner-bg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0.12;
  mix-blend-mode: luminosity;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
}

.hero-badge-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--accent-gold);
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(48px, 5.8vw, 84px);
  line-height: 1.08;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.hero-title .highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f3e5ab 0%, #d4af37 60%, #aa820a 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 17.5px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.hero-subtitle strong {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.hero-btns {
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4af37 0%, #aa820a 100%);
  color: #0a0a0a;
  padding: 16px 36px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 50px;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f3e5ab 0%, #d4af37 100%);
  color: #0a0a0a;
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.55);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  color: #f5f5f7;
  padding: 16px 36px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

/* =========================================================================
   PORTRAIT FRAMES: No Cutting Off! Perfect Proportions & Framing
   ========================================================================= */

.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  height: 660px;
}

.visual-card-main {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 82%;
  height: 88%;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9), 0 0 40px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  background: #141414;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  will-change: transform;
}

.visual-card-main img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 20%;
  display: block;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.visual-card-float {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 56%;
  height: 50%;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 35px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95);
  border: 3px solid var(--accent-gold);
  background: #141414;
  z-index: 3;
  will-change: transform;
}

.visual-card-float img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
}

.hero-stat-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14%;
  left: -20px;
  background: rgba(18, 18, 18, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  padding: 18px 26px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  z-index: 4;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  will-change: transform;
}

.hero-stat-badge .num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 38px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  line-height: 1;
}

.hero-stat-badge .desc {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Marquee Ribbon */
.marquee-ribbon {
  background: #000000;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 22px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
}

.marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  white-space: nowrap;
  will-change: transform;
}

.marquee-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 36px;
  padding: 0 36px;
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 3.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.marquee-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--accent-gold);
}

/* Sections */
.section {
  padding: 140px 80px;
  position: relative;
}

.section-warm {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
}

.section-cream {
  background: var(--bg-primary);
}

.section-light-ochre {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #121212 0%, #0a0a0a 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
}

.section-header {
  margin-bottom: 70px;
}

.section-header.center {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.section-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  letter-spacing: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(38px, 4.5vw, 64px);
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.section-desc {
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Editorial Split (Pinning & Parallax with Un-clipped Portrait Framing) */
.editorial-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 90px;
  align-items: center;
}

.editorial-split.reverse {
  direction: rtl;
}

.editorial-split.reverse .editorial-text {
  direction: ltr;
}

.editorial-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 35px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  background: #141414;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  max-width: 540px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Generous portrait aspect ratio preserving full torso, head, and awards */
.editorial-img-wrap.portrait-frame {
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  height: auto;
  max-height: 660px;
}

.editorial-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 15%;
  display: block;
  transform: scale(1.08);
  will-change: transform;
}

.editorial-stamp {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  padding: 12px 22px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* Clean Minimalist Cards */
.cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(290px, 1fr));
  gap: 32px;
}

.card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  padding: 48px 38px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              border-color 0.4s ease,
              background 0.4s ease;
}

.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9), 0 0 35px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  border-color: var(--border-gold-strong);
  background: #181818;
}

.card-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 17px;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.card-icon {
  font-size: 36px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  display: block;
}

.card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 25px;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.card-body {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Tourism Showcase Gallery with Parallax */
.tourism-gallery {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.tourism-tile {
  position: relative;
  height: 480px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.tourism-tile:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  border-color: var(--border-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

.tourism-tile img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 125%;
  object-fit: cover;
  position: absolute;
  top: -12%;
  left: 0;
  will-change: transform;
}

.tourism-tile-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.95) 0%, rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.35) 50%, transparent 100%);
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 36px;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.tourism-tile-tag {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.tourism-tile-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 26px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.tourism-tile-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

/* Quote Breakout */
.quote-breakout {
  padding: 130px 80px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%), #0d0d0d;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
}

.quote-breakout-text {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 50px);
  line-height: 1.38;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-style: italic;
  max-width: 980px;
  margin: 0 auto 30px;
}

.quote-breakout-author {
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.quote-breakout-swahili {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 14px;
  font-style: italic;
}

/* Stats Counter Grid */
.stats-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 60px;
}

.stat-box {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  padding: 42px 30px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.stat-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

.stat-box .num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 56px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.stat-box .label {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Timeline Minimal */
.timeline {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 60px;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 20px;
  top: 15px;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: var(--border-gold);
}

.timeline-item {
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 60px;
}

.timeline-dot {
  position: absolute;
  left: -48px;
  top: 4px;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #0a0a0a;
  border: 4px solid var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--accent-gold);
}

.timeline-year {
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.timeline-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 26px;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.timeline-body {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Lightbox Modal */
.lightbox {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.95);
  z-index: 100000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.lightbox.active {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: all;
}

.lightbox-img {
  max-width: 90vw;
  max-height: 85vh;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
}

.lightbox-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 30px;
  right: 40px;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-size: 40px;
  cursor: pointer;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.lightbox-close:hover {
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

/* Footer - Elegant Warm Dark Accent */
.footer {
  background: #050505;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 100px 80px 40px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  margin-bottom: 70px;
}

.footer-logo {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 24px;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.footer-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.footer-heading {
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.footer-links a {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding-top: 36px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
}

.footer-copyright {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

/* Forms */
.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.form-input, .form-select, .form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  background: #141414;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  border-radius: 12px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
}

.form-input:focus, .form-select:focus, .form-textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  background: #181818;
}

.form-textarea {
  min-height: 140px;
  resize: vertical;
}

.btn-submit {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4af37 0%, #aa820a 100%);
  color: #0a0a0a;
  padding: 18px 40px;
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 800;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50px;
  cursor: pointer;
  width: 100%;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
}

.btn-submit:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f3e5ab 0%, #d4af37 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.55);
}

/* Honors & Recognition Luxury Showcase Grid */
.honors-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 32px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.honor-card {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #161616 0%, #101010 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 40px 32px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.honor-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--accent-gold), transparent);
}

.honor-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 35px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
}

.honor-year {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #0a0a0a;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4af37, #f3e5ab);
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.honor-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 24px;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.honor-org {
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.honor-desc {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Mentors / Lineage Card Upgrade */
.mentor-card {
  background: #141414;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 44px 36px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
}

.mentor-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold-light);
}

.mentor-flag-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.mentor-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 26px;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.mentor-rank {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.mentor-desc {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* =========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN BREAKPOINTS FOR ALL DEVICES
   ========================================================================= */

/* Backdrop Dimmer for Mobile & Tablet Drawer */
.nav-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
  z-index: 99990;
}

.nav-backdrop.active {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: all;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* 1. Large Laptops & Desktops (1025px - 1280px) */
@media (max-width: 1280px) {
  .nav {
    padding: 20px 40px;
  }
  .nav.scrolled {
    padding: 14px 40px;
  }
  .nav-links {
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .nav-links a {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  }
  .nav-cta {
    padding: 10px 20px;
    font-size: 10.5px;
  }
}

/* 2. Tablets & Small Laptops (769px - 1024px) */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .nav {
    padding: 16px 28px;
  }
  .nav.scrolled {
    padding: 12px 28px;
  }
  .nav-brand-img {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
  }
  .nav-logo {
    font-size: 16px;
  }
  .nav-tagline {
    font-size: 8.5px;
  }
  .nav-links {
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .nav-links a {
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  }
  .nav-cta {
    padding: 9px 18px;
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  }

  .hero {
    padding: 120px 30px 60px;
  }
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 50px;
  }
  .hero-visual {
    height: 520px;
  }
  .section {
    padding: 90px 30px;
  }
  .editorial-split, .editorial-split.reverse {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    direction: ltr;
  }
  .tourism-gallery {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
}

/* Intermediate Tablet Breakpoint: Switch cleanly to hamburger on narrow tablets & iPad portrait */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .cursor-dot, .cursor-circle {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .nav {
    padding: 14px 20px;
    z-index: 99995 !important;
    backdrop-filter: none !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: none !important;
    background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.96) !important;
  }
  .nav.scrolled {
    padding: 12px 20px;
    backdrop-filter: none !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: none !important;
    background: #0a0a0a !important;
  }

  .nav-cta {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .hamburger {
    display: flex;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 100000 !important;
  }

  /* Slide-from-Left Drawer for tablets and mobile */
  .nav-links {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 72%;
    max-width: 290px;
    height: 100vh;
    background: #0a0a0a !important;
    backdrop-filter: none !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: none !important;
    border-right: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
    box-shadow: 20px 0 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95);
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 85px 24px 30px;
    gap: 6px;
    z-index: 99999 !important;
    transform: translateX(-105%);
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    overflow-y: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  .nav-links.open {
    transform: translateX(0);
    pointer-events: all;
  }

  .nav-links li {
    width: 100%;
    list-style: none;
  }

  .nav-links a {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    letter-spacing: 1.8px;
    color: #cccccc;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 8px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    display: block;
    cursor: pointer;
    -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
  }

  .nav-links a:hover,
  .nav-links a.active {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    border-bottom-color: var(--border-gold);
    padding-left: 12px;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05);
  }

  .nav-links a::after {
    display: none;
  }

  .nav-mobile-cta {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    margin-top: 14px;
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4af37 0%, #aa820a 100%);
    color: #0a0a0a !important;
    padding: 12px 18px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
    border: none;
  }
}

/* 3. Standard & Small Mobile Devices (<= 480px and iPhone / Android) */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .nav {
    padding: 12px 16px;
  }
  .nav-brand {
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .nav-brand-img {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
  }
  .nav-logo {
    font-size: 13px;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  }
  .nav-tagline {
    font-size: 7.5px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
  }

  .nav-links {
    width: 82%;
    max-width: 260px;
    padding: 80px 20px 25px;
  }
  .nav-links a {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    padding: 10px 6px;
  }
  .nav-mobile-cta {
    padding: 10px 14px;
    font-size: 10px;
  }

  .hero {
    padding: 95px 16px 45px;
  }
  .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(28px, 8.5vw, 36px);
  }
  .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 14px;
  }
  .hero-visual {
    height: 360px;
  }
  .section {
    padding: 60px 16px;
  }
  .stat-box .num {
    font-size: 36px;
  }
}

  .hero {
    padding: 100px 20px 50px;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(34px, 8.5vw, 44px);
    line-height: 1.15;
  }

  .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 15px;
  }

  .hero-visual {
    height: 420px;
    margin-top: 10px;
  }

  .visual-card-main {
    width: 90%;
    height: 85%;
  }

  .visual-card-float {
    width: 62%;
    height: 46%;
  }

  .hero-stat-badge {
    top: 6%;
    left: -10px;
    padding: 12px 18px;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .hero-stat-badge .num {
    font-size: 26px;
  }

  .hero-stat-badge .desc {
    font-size: 9.5px;
  }

  .hero-btns {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .btn-primary, .btn-secondary {
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px 24px;
    font-size: 11.5px;
  }

  .section {
    padding: 70px 20px;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: 30px;
  }

  .section-desc {
    font-size: 15px;
  }

  .card {
    padding: 32px 24px;
  }

  .tourism-tile {
    height: 380px;
  }

  .quote-breakout {
    padding: 80px 20px;
  }

  .quote-breakout-text {
    font-size: 22px;
  }

  .stat-box {
    padding: 30px 20px;
  }

  .stat-box .num {
    font-size: 42px;
  }

  .footer {
    padding: 70px 20px 30px;
  }
}
