/* ==========================================================================
   ETHEREAL UNIVERSITY — etherealuniversity.org
   Blog Website for Harry B. Joseph — Ethereal University
   Classic Light Theme — Cream, White & Blue (matching HBJ legacy site)
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Cinzel:wght@400;600;700&family=Poppins:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;1,400&display=swap');

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   DESIGN TOKENS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
  --navy:        #faf9f6;
  --navy-deep:   #f7f6f2;
  --navy-mid:    #ffffff;
  --navy-light:  #eef4f8;
  --blue:        #1b6ca8;
  --blue-bright: #2386d0;
  --gold:        #d4af37;
  --gold-light:  #1b6ca8;
  --gold-dim:    #0a3d62;
  --cream:       #faf9f6;
  --cream-warm:  #f5f1e3;
  --white:       #ffffff;
  --text-light:  #333333;
  --text-muted:  #666666;
  --text-dark:   #1a1a1a;
  --radius-sm:   8px;
  --radius-md:   16px;
  --radius-lg:   28px;
  --radius-full: 999px;
  --shadow-gold: 0 0 30px rgba(27,108,168,0.15);
  --shadow-soft: 0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  --shadow-deep: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  --transition:  all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
}

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

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  background-color: var(--navy);
  color: #333;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   KEYFRAMES
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from { opacity:0; transform:translateY(32px); }
  to   { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes fadeInDown {
  from { opacity:0; transform:translateY(-24px); }
  to   { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes fadeInLeft {
  from { opacity:0; transform:translateX(-40px); }
  to   { opacity:1; transform:translateX(0); }
}
@keyframes fadeInRight {
  from { opacity:0; transform:translateX(40px); }
  to   { opacity:1; transform:translateX(0); }
}
@keyframes floatBook {
  0%,100% { transform:translateY(0) rotate(-1deg); }
  50%      { transform:translateY(-14px) rotate(1deg); }
}
@keyframes scaleIn {
  from { opacity:0; transform:scale(0.82); }
  to   { opacity:1; transform:scale(1); }
}
@keyframes shimmerGold {
  0%   { background-position: -200% center; }
  100% { background-position:  200% center; }
}
@keyframes pulse {
  0%   { transform:scale(1);    box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(212,175,55,0.7); }
  70%  { transform:scale(1.05); box-shadow:0 0 0 10px rgba(212,175,55,0); }
  100% { transform:scale(1);    box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(212,175,55,0); }
}
@keyframes particleDrift {
  0%   { transform:translateY(0) translateX(0) scale(1); opacity:.6; }
  100% { transform:translateY(-120px) translateX(40px) scale(0.4); opacity:0; }
}
@keyframes gradientShift {
  0%,100% { background-position:0% 50%; }
  50%      { background-position:100% 50%; }
}
@keyframes orbPulse {
  0%,100% { transform:scale(1); opacity:.15; }
  50%      { transform:scale(1.2); opacity:.3; }
}
@keyframes starTwinkle {
  0%,100% { opacity:0.3; transform:scale(0.8); }
  50%      { opacity:1; transform:scale(1.2); }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   SCROLL REVEAL
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.reveal {
  opacity:0;
  transform:translateY(36px);
  transition: opacity .9s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1),
              transform .9s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
}
.reveal.visible { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
.reveal-left  { opacity:0; transform:translateX(-40px); transition:opacity .9s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1),transform .9s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1); }
.reveal-right { opacity:0; transform:translateX(40px);  transition:opacity .9s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1),transform .9s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1); }
.reveal-left.visible, .reveal-right.visible { opacity:1; transform:translateX(0); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   ANNOUNCEMENT BAR
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.announcement-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0a2d50 0%, #1b6ca8 50%, #0a2d50 100%);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  animation: gradientShift 6s ease infinite;
  color: white;
  text-align: center;
  padding: .7rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  font-size: .88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 200;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
}
.announcement-bar span { opacity:.95; }
.btn-announcement {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4af37 0%, #f0d060 50%, #b89326 100%);
  color: #1a1a1a;
  padding: .35rem 1.3rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .8rem;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.15);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn-announcement:hover { transform:scale(1.06); box-shadow:0 4px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.2); }
.pulse-animation { animation: pulse 2.2s infinite; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   NAVIGATION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.top-nav {
  background: #f7f6f2;
  padding: 1.1rem 5%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e8e8;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
  animation: fadeInDown .6s ease-out both;
}
.logo-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .85rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.logo-container:hover { opacity:.85; }
.site-logo {
  height: 40px; width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.logo-text {
  font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #0a3d62;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.logo-text small {
  display: block;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: .65rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #666;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.desktop-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
}
.desktop-nav a {
  font-size: .88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #333;
  position: relative;
  transition: color .3s ease;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
}
.desktop-nav a::after {
  content:'';
  position:absolute;
  bottom:-4px; left:0;
  width:0; height:2px;
  background: #1b6ca8;
  transition: width .35s ease;
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.desktop-nav a:hover { color: #1b6ca8; }
.desktop-nav a:hover::after { width:100%; }
.nav-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4af37 0%, #f0d060 50%, #b89326 100%);
  color: #1a1a1a !important;
  padding: .5rem 1.3rem !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: .8rem !important;
  transition: var(--transition) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(10,61,98,.25);
}
.nav-cta::after { display:none !important; }
.nav-cta:hover { transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 6px 20px rgba(10,61,98,.35); }

/* Hamburger */
.hamburger {
  display:none;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:5px;
  cursor:pointer;
  padding:4px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
}
.hamburger span {
  display:block;
  width:26px; height:2px;
  background:var(--gold-light);
  border-radius:2px;
  transition:var(--transition);
}
.mobile-nav {
  display:none;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:0;
  background:#f7f6f2;
  border-top:1px solid #e8e8e8;
  position:absolute;
  top:100%; left:0; right:0;
  z-index:99;
}
.mobile-nav.open { display:flex; }
.mobile-nav a {
  padding:1rem 5%;
  font-size:.95rem;
  font-weight:500;
  color:#333;
  border-bottom:1px solid #eee;
  transition:background .25s;
}
.mobile-nav a:hover { background:#eef4f8; color:#1b6ca8; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   HERO — BLOG STYLE
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  min-height: 78vh;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #ffffff;
}
.hero::before, .hero::after {
  content:'';
  position:absolute;
  border-radius:50%;
  filter:blur(80px);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.hero::before {
  width:600px; height:600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(27,108,168,.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top:-150px; left:-100px;
  animation:orbPulse 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero::after {
  width:500px; height:500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(61,193,211,.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
  bottom:-100px; right:-80px;
  animation:orbPulse 10s ease-in-out 2s infinite;
}
.hero-particles {
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  pointer-events:none;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.particle {
  position:absolute;
  width:3px; height:3px;
  background:#1b6ca8;
  border-radius:50%;
  opacity:0;
  animation:particleDrift 6s ease-in infinite;
}
.hero-left {
  flex:1.1;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:flex-end;
  padding:5rem 4rem 5rem 6%;
  position:relative;
  z-index:2;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a3d62 0%, #1b6ca8 50%, #3dc1d3 100%);
}
.hero-text-wrapper { max-width:520px; width:100%; }
.hero-eyebrow {
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:.5rem;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35);
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.9);
  font-size:.78rem;
  font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.12em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:.4rem 1rem;
  border-radius:var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom:1.8rem;
  animation:fadeInDown .7s ease-out .2s both;
}
.hero-eyebrow .dot { width:6px; height:6px; background:white; border-radius:50%; }
.hero-left h1 {
  font-family:'Cinzel', serif;
  color:white;
  font-size:clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.8rem);
  line-height:1.08;
  font-weight:700;
  margin-bottom:1.2rem;
  animation:fadeInLeft .9s ease-out .3s both;
}
.hero-left h1 .gold-word { color:rgba(212,175,55,.9); }
.author {
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.8);
  font-size:1rem;
  font-style:italic;
  margin-bottom:.8rem;
  animation:fadeInLeft .8s ease-out .45s both;
  letter-spacing:.04em;
}
.hero-divider {
  width:60px; height:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.6), transparent);
  margin:.8rem 0 2rem;
  animation:fadeInLeft .8s ease-out .5s both;
}
.hero-tagline {
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  font-size:1.02rem;
  line-height:1.65;
  margin-bottom:2.5rem;
  max-width:400px;
  animation:fadeInLeft .8s ease-out .55s both;
}
.hero-buttons {
  display:flex;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  gap:1rem;
  margin-bottom:2.2rem;
  animation:fadeInUp .8s ease-out .6s both;
}
.trust-signal {
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:.6rem;
  font-size:.85rem;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  animation:fadeInUp .8s ease-out .75s both;
}
.trust-center { justify-content:center; }
.stars { color:#f0d060; letter-spacing:2px; font-size:1rem; }
.hero-right {
  flex:1;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  padding:3rem 5% 3rem 2rem;
  position:relative;
  z-index:2;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #e8f4f8 0%, #ffffff 100%);
}
.hero-book-wrap {
  position:relative;
  display:inline-block;
}
.hero-book-glow {
  position:absolute;
  inset:-30px;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(27,108,168,.2) 0%, transparent 65%);
  border-radius:50%;
  filter:blur(30px);
  animation:orbPulse 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-book {
  max-width:100%;
  max-height:580px;
  position:relative;
  z-index:1;
  mix-blend-mode:multiply;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 20px 40px rgba(10,61,98,.3));
  animation:fadeInRight .9s ease-out .4s both,
            floatBook 5s ease-in-out 1.3s infinite;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   BUTTONS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.btn-explore {
  display:inline-block;
  padding:.85rem 2rem;
  border-radius:var(--radius-full);
  font-weight:600;
  font-size:.95rem;
  transition:var(--transition);
  letter-spacing:.02em;
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.btn-explore:hover { transform:translateY(-3px); }
.btn-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4af37 0%, #f0d060 50%, #b89326 100%);
  color: #1a1a1a !important;
  box-shadow:0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,.15);
}
.btn-gold:hover { box-shadow:0 8px 25px rgba(0,0,0,.2); }
.btn-blue {
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, #d4af37 0%, #f0d060 50%, #b89326 100%);
  color:#1a1a1a !important;
  box-shadow:0 6px 22px rgba(27,108,168,.35);
}
.btn-blue:hover { box-shadow:0 10px 32px rgba(27,108,168,.55); }
.btn-primary {
  font-size:1rem !important;
  padding:1rem 2.5rem !important;
}
.btn-ghost {
  display:inline-block;
  background:transparent;
  color:white;
  padding:.85rem 2rem;
  border-radius:var(--radius-full);
  font-weight:500;
  font-size:.9rem;
  border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  transition:var(--transition);
}
.btn-ghost:hover { background:white; color:#0a3d62; transform:translateY(-2px); }
.btn-ghost-dark {
  display:inline-block;
  background:transparent;
  color:#0a3d62;
  padding:.85rem 2rem;
  border-radius:var(--radius-full);
  font-weight:500;
  font-size:.9rem;
  border:2px solid #0a3d62;
  transition:var(--transition);
}
.btn-ghost-dark:hover { border-color:#1b6ca8; color:white; background:#1b6ca8; transform:translateY(-2px); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   SOCIAL PROOF STRIP
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.social-proof-strip {
  background:#f7f6f2;
  border-top:1px solid #e8e8e8;
  border-bottom:1px solid #e8e8e8;
  padding:1.4rem 5%;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  gap:3rem;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.proof-item {
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:.6rem;
  font-size:.82rem;
  color:#666;
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.proof-icon { font-size:1.1rem; }
.proof-item strong { color:#0a3d62; font-size:.95rem; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   SECTION SHARED
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.section-eyebrow {
  display:inline-block;
  background:rgba(27,108,168,.08);
  border:1px solid rgba(27,108,168,.2);
  color:#1b6ca8;
  font-size:.75rem;
  font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:.35rem .9rem;
  border-radius:var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom:1.4rem;
}
.section-title {
  font-family:'Cinzel', serif;
  font-size:clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
  line-height:1.2;
  color:#1a1a1a;
  margin-bottom:1.2rem;
}
.section-title .gold-word { color:#1b6ca8; }
.section-body {
  color:#666;
  font-size:.97rem;
  line-height:1.8;
  margin-bottom:1.5rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   FEATURED BLOG POSTS — BLOG GRID
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.blog-section {
  padding:6rem 5%;
  background:#faf9f6;
}
.blog-section-header {
  text-align:center;
  max-width:680px;
  margin:0 auto 3.5rem;
}
.blog-grid {
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap:2rem;
  max-width:1200px;
  margin:0 auto 3rem;
}
.blog-card {
  background:white;
  border:1px solid #e8e8e8;
  border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  overflow:hidden;
  transition:var(--transition);
  box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.05);
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  position: relative;
}
.blog-card:hover {
  border-color:#c8dff0;
  transform:translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow:0 14px 40px rgba(27,108,168,.12);
}
.blog-card-img {
  width:100%;
  height:200px;
  object-fit:cover;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a3d62, #1b6ca8);
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  font-size:4rem;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  flex-shrink:0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.blog-card-img::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 50%, rgba(0,0,0,.3) 100%);
}
.blog-card-body {
  padding:1.8rem;
  flex:1;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
}
.blog-tag {
  display:inline-block;
  background:rgba(27,108,168,.08);
  color:#1b6ca8;
  font-size:.7rem;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.1em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:.25rem .7rem;
  border-radius:var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom:.9rem;
  border:1px solid rgba(27,108,168,.18);
}
.blog-card h3 {
  font-family:'Cinzel', serif;
  font-size:1.1rem;
  color:#1a1a1a;
  margin-bottom:.7rem;
  line-height:1.35;
}
.blog-card p {
  font-size:.85rem;
  color:#666;
  line-height:1.65;
  margin-bottom:1.5rem;
  flex:1;
}
.blog-card-meta {
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:.5rem;
  font-size:.75rem;
  color:#999;
  margin-bottom:1rem;
}
.blog-card-meta span { color:#bbb; }
.blog-read-more {
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:.4rem;
  color:#1b6ca8;
  font-size:.84rem;
  font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.03em;
  transition:gap .3s ease, color .3s ease;
  margin-top:auto;
}
.blog-read-more:hover { gap:.7rem; color:#0a3d62; }

/* Featured card */
.blog-card.featured-post {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  flex-direction:row;
  max-height: 340px;
}
.blog-card.featured-post .blog-card-img {
  width:420px;
  height:auto;
  min-height:280px;
  flex-shrink:0;
}
.blog-card.featured-post .blog-card-body { padding:2.5rem; }
.blog-card.featured-post h3 { font-size:1.4rem; }
.featured-badge {
  position:absolute;
  top:1rem; left:1rem;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#d4af37,#b89326);
  color:#1a1a1a;
  font-size:.65rem;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.1em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:.25rem .7rem;
  border-radius:var(--radius-full);
  z-index:2;
}

/* Blog load more */
.blog-load-more {
  text-align:center;
  margin-top:1rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   ABOUT / MISSION SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.about-section {
  padding:6rem 5%;
  background:#ffffff;
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.about-section::before {
  content:'';
  position:absolute;
  right:-200px; top:50%;
  transform:translateY(-50%);
  width:500px; height:500px;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(27,108,168,.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius:50%;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.about-grid {
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
  gap:5rem;
  align-items:center;
  max-width:1200px;
  margin:0 auto;
}
.about-img-wrap { position:relative; }
.about-img-placeholder {
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, #eef4f8 0%, #ffffff 100%);
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  padding:3rem;
  text-align:center;
  border:1px solid #dde9f4;
  box-shadow:0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.07);
}
.about-symbol {
  font-size:5rem;
  display:block;
  margin-bottom:1rem;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 0 20px rgba(27,108,168,.3));
  animation:floatBook 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.about-img-placeholder p {
  font-family:'Cinzel', serif;
  color:#1b6ca8;
  font-size:1.1rem;
  letter-spacing:.08em;
}
.about-badge {
  position:absolute;
  bottom:-20px; right:-20px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, #1b6ca8 0%, #0a3d62 100%);
  color:white;
  padding:1.2rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  text-align:center;
  box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(10,61,98,.3);
}
.about-badge strong { display:block; font-size:1.8rem; font-family:'Cinzel',serif; }
.about-badge span { font-size:.72rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase; }
.feature-list { list-style:none; margin-bottom:2.2rem; }
.feature-list li {
  display:flex;
  align-items:flex-start;
  gap:.9rem;
  font-size:.9rem;
  color:#444;
  margin-bottom:1rem;
  line-height:1.5;
}
.feature-list .icon { color:#1b6ca8; font-size:1.1rem; flex-shrink:0; margin-top:.1rem; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   OFFERINGS / COURSES GRID
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.offerings-section {
  padding:6rem 5%;
  background:#faf9f6;
  text-align:center;
}
.offerings-header { max-width:640px; margin:0 auto 3.5rem; }
.offerings-grid {
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap:2rem;
  max-width:1200px;
  margin:0 auto;
}
.offering-card {
  background:white;
  border:1px solid #e8e8e8;
  border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  padding:2.5rem 2rem;
  text-align:left;
  transition:var(--transition);
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,.05);
}
.offering-card::before {
  content:'';
  position:absolute;
  top:0; left:0; right:0;
  height:3px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, #1b6ca8, #3dc1d3);
  opacity:0;
  transition:opacity .35s ease;
}
.offering-card:hover { border-color:#c8dff0; transform:translateY(-8px); box-shadow:0 12px 35px rgba(27,108,168,.12); }
.offering-card:hover::before { opacity:1; }
.card-icon { font-size:2.5rem; margin-bottom:1.2rem; }
.offering-card h3 { font-family:'Cinzel',serif; font-size:1.15rem; color:#1a1a1a; margin-bottom:.7rem; line-height:1.3; }
.offering-card p { font-size:.85rem; color:#666; line-height:1.65; margin-bottom:1.5rem; }
.card-link {
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:.4rem;
  color:#1b6ca8;
  font-size:.85rem;
  font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:.04em;
  transition:gap .3s ease, color .3s ease;
}
.card-link:hover { gap:.7rem; color:#0a3d62; }
.card-link.featured {
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, #d4af37 0%, #f0d060 50%, #b89326 100%);
  color:#1a1a1a;
  padding:.6rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius:var(--radius-full);
  font-size:.82rem;
}
.card-featured-badge {
  position:absolute;
  top:1rem; right:1rem;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#d4af37,#b89326);
  color:#1a1a1a;
  font-size:.65rem;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.1em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:.25rem .7rem;
  border-radius:var(--radius-full);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   TESTIMONIALS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.testimonials-section {
  padding:6rem 5%;
  background:#ffffff;
  text-align:center;
}
.testimonials-header { max-width:580px; margin:0 auto 3.5rem; }
.testimonials-grid {
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap:2rem;
  max-width:1100px;
  margin:0 auto;
}
.testimonial-card {
  background:#faf9f6;
  border:1px solid #e8e8e8;
  border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  padding:2rem;
  text-align:left;
  transition:var(--transition);
  box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.04);
}
.testimonial-card:hover { border-color:#c8dff0; transform:translateY(-5px); box-shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(27,108,168,.1); }
.testimonial-stars { color:#d4af37; letter-spacing:2px; font-size:1rem; margin-bottom:1rem; }
.testimonial-text { font-size:.9rem; color:#444; line-height:1.7; font-style:italic; margin-bottom:1.5rem; }
.testimonial-author { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:.8rem; }
.author-avatar { width:40px; height:40px; border-radius:50%; background:linear-gradient(135deg,#1b6ca8,#eef4f8); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:1.1rem; flex-shrink:0; }
.author-info strong { display:block; font-size:.88rem; color:#1a1a1a; }
.author-info span { font-size:.75rem; color:#888; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   CTA SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.cta-section {
  padding:6rem 5%;
  text-align:center;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, #0a3d62 0%, #1b6ca8 100%);
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.cta-section::before {
  content:'';
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(255,255,255,.05) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.cta-inner { position:relative; z-index:1; max-width:700px; margin:0 auto; }
.cta-section h2 { font-family:'Cinzel',serif; font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3.5vw,2.8rem); color:white; margin-bottom:1rem; }
.cta-section .section-eyebrow { background:rgba(255,255,255,.15); border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.3); color:rgba(255,255,255,.9); }
.cta-section p { color:rgba(255,255,255,.8); max-width:560px; margin:0 auto 2.5rem; font-size:.97rem; line-height:1.7; }
.cta-buttons {
  display:flex;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  gap:1.2rem;
  justify-content:center;
}
.cta-section .trust-signal { margin-top:2rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,.65); }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   NEWSLETTER SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.newsletter-section {
  padding:6rem 5%;
  background:#ffffff;
  display:flex;
  justify-content:center;
  align-items:center;
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.newsletter-section::before {
  content:'';
  position:absolute;
  left:-150px; bottom:-150px;
  width:500px; height:500px;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(27,108,168,.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius:50%;
}
.newsletter-card {
  background:#fbf9f2;
  border:1px solid #e8e2cc;
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  padding:3.5rem 3rem;
  max-width:500px;
  width:100%;
  position:relative;
  z-index:1;
  box-shadow:0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.07);
  transition:var(--transition);
}
.newsletter-card:hover { border-color:#c8dff0; box-shadow:0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.1); }
.newsletter-icon { font-size:2.5rem; text-align:center; margin-bottom:1rem; }
.newsletter-card h2 {
  font-family:'Cinzel', serif;
  font-size:1.55rem;
  font-weight:700;
  text-align:center;
  margin-bottom:.6rem;
  color:#1a1a1a;
  line-height:1.2;
}
.newsletter-sub {
  text-align:center;
  font-size:.85rem;
  color:#555;
  margin-bottom:1.5rem;
  line-height:1.55;
}
.newsletter-list {
  list-style:none;
  margin-bottom:1.8rem;
  background:rgba(27,108,168,.04);
  border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  padding:1rem 1.2rem;
  border:1px solid rgba(27,108,168,.1);
}
.newsletter-list li {
  font-size:.82rem;
  margin-bottom:.55rem;
  color:#444;
  line-height:1.45;
  padding-left:.2rem;
}
.newsletter-list li:last-child { margin-bottom:0; }
.required-note {
  text-align:right;
  font-size:.72rem;
  color:#e74c3c;
  margin-bottom:.7rem;
}
.form-group { margin-bottom:1.1rem; }
.form-group label {
  display:block;
  font-size:.78rem;
  font-weight:600;
  margin-bottom:.35rem;
  color:#333;
  letter-spacing:.03em;
}
.form-group label span { color:#e74c3c; }
.form-group input {
  width:100%;
  padding:.75rem 1rem;
  background:#fff;
  border:1px solid #ddd;
  border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  font-family:'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size:.87rem;
  color:#333;
  outline:none;
  transition:var(--transition);
}
.form-group input::placeholder { color:#aaa; }
.form-group input:focus {
  border-color:#1b6ca8;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(27,108,168,.1);
}
.btn-submit {
  width:100%;
  padding:.95rem;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, #d4af37 0%, #f0d060 50%, #b89326 100%);
  color:#1a1a1a;
  border:none;
  border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  font-family:'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-weight:700;
  font-size:.92rem;
  letter-spacing:.06em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  cursor:pointer;
  margin-bottom:.7rem;
  box-shadow:0 4px 15px rgba(10,61,98,.3);
  transition:var(--transition);
}
.btn-submit:hover { transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 8px 25px rgba(10,61,98,.4); }
.btn-submit:active { transform:translateY(0); }
.spam-note { text-align:center; font-size:.72rem; color:#888; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   FLAGS / LANGUAGES
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.flags-section {
  background:#f7f6f2;
  padding:3.5rem 5% 4rem;
  text-align:center;
}
.flags-section h2 {
  font-family:'Cinzel', serif;
  font-size:1.1rem;
  color:#888;
  letter-spacing:.15em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  margin-bottom:2.5rem;
}
.flags-container {
  display:flex;
  justify-content:center;
  gap:2.5rem;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.flag-item {
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  align-items:center;
  gap:.7rem;
  transition:var(--transition);
  cursor:pointer;
}
.flag-item:hover { transform:translateY(-6px); }
.flag-circle {
  width:68px; height:68px;
  border-radius:50%;
  object-fit:cover;
  border:3px solid rgba(27,108,168,.2);
  box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.1);
  transition:var(--transition);
}
.flag-item:hover .flag-circle { border-color:#1b6ca8; box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(27,108,168,.2); }
.flag-item span { font-size:.75rem; font-weight:600; color:#666; letter-spacing:.05em; }
.flag-item:hover span { color:#1b6ca8; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   FOOTER
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-footer {
  background:#0a0a0a;
  border-top:1px solid #222;
  padding:4rem 5% 2.5rem;
  color:#fff;
}
.footer-top {
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1.5fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap:3rem;
  padding-bottom:3rem;
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  margin-bottom:2rem;
}
.footer-brand-col .logo-container { margin-bottom:1rem; }
.footer-tagline { font-size:.85rem; color:#bbb; line-height:1.6; max-width:260px; }
.footer-col h4 {
  font-family:'Cinzel', serif;
  font-size:.85rem;
  color:#fff;
  letter-spacing:.1em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  margin-bottom:1.2rem;
}
.footer-col a {
  display:block;
  font-size:.85rem;
  color:#bbb;
  margin-bottom:.7rem;
  transition:color .25s;
}
.footer-col a:hover { color:#fff; }
.footer-bottom {
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between;
  flex-wrap:wrap;
  gap:1rem;
}
.copyright { font-size:.78rem; color:#666; }
.footer-legal { display:flex; gap:1.5rem; }
.footer-legal a { font-size:.75rem; color:#666; transition:color .25s; }
.footer-legal a:hover { color:#bbb; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   BLOG POST PAGE — SINGLE POST
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.post-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a3d62 0%, #1b6ca8 60%, #3dc1d3 100%);
  padding: 5rem 5% 4rem;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.post-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(255,255,255,.07) 0%, transparent 65%);
}
.post-hero .section-eyebrow { background:rgba(255,255,255,.15); border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.3); color:rgba(255,255,255,.9); }
.post-hero h1 {
  font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
  color: white;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  line-height: 1.2;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.post-meta {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  font-size: .85rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.post-meta span { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .4rem; }

.post-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px;
  gap: 3rem;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 4rem auto;
  padding: 0 5%;
}
.post-content {
  background: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 3rem;
  border: 1px solid #e8e8e8;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.05);
}
.post-content h2 {
  font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: #1a1a1a;
  margin: 2rem 0 1rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.post-content h3 {
  font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #1b6ca8;
  margin: 1.5rem 0 .8rem;
}
.post-content p {
  font-size: .95rem;
  color: #444;
  line-height: 1.85;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.post-content ul, .post-content ol {
  margin: 1rem 0 1.5rem 1.5rem;
  color: #444;
  font-size: .95rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
}
.post-content blockquote {
  border-left: 4px solid #1b6ca8;
  background: rgba(27,108,168,.05);
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  font-style: italic;
  color: #555;
}
.post-cta-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a3d62 0%, #1b6ca8 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  margin: 2.5rem 0;
  color: white;
}
.post-cta-box h3 {
  font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: .8rem;
  color: white;
}
.post-cta-box p { font-size: .9rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; line-height: 1.6; }

/* Sidebar */
.post-sidebar { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.5rem; }
.sidebar-card {
  background: white;
  border: 1px solid #e8e8e8;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.8rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.05);
}
.sidebar-card h3 {
  font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #1a1a1a;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  padding-bottom: .6rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #eef4f8;
}
.sidebar-posts a {
  display: flex;
  gap: .8rem;
  padding: .7rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.sidebar-posts a:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.sidebar-posts a:hover { color: #1b6ca8; }
.sidebar-post-emoji { font-size: 1.4rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.sidebar-post-title { font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 600; color: #333; line-height: 1.35; }
.sidebar-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a3d62 0%, #1b6ca8 100%);
  color: white;
  padding: 2rem 1.8rem;
  text-align: center;
}
.sidebar-cta h3 { color: white; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.2); }
.sidebar-cta p { font-size: .82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); margin-bottom: 1.2rem; line-height: 1.55; }
.sidebar-tag-cloud { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .5rem; }
.sidebar-tag {
  background: rgba(27,108,168,.08);
  color: #1b6ca8;
  border: 1px solid rgba(27,108,168,.2);
  padding: .25rem .7rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.sidebar-tag:hover { background: #1b6ca8; color: white; }

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   PRIVACY / TERMS / ABOUT — STATIC PAGES
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.page-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a3d62 0%, #1b6ca8 100%);
  padding: 4rem 5% 3rem;
  text-align: center;
}
.page-hero h1 {
  font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
  color: white;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  margin-bottom: .8rem;
}
.page-hero p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); font-size: .95rem; }

.static-page {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 4rem auto;
  padding: 0 5%;
}
.static-page h2 {
  font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: #1a1a1a;
  margin: 2.5rem 0 1rem;
}
.static-page p {
  font-size: .95rem;
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.85;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.static-page ul {
  margin: 1rem 0 1.5rem 1.5rem;
  color: #555;
  font-size: .95rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   RESPONSIVE
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width:1024px) {
  .hero { flex-direction:column; min-height:auto; }
  .hero-left { padding:4rem 5% 2rem; justify-content:center; }
  .hero-text-wrapper { max-width:100%; text-align:center; }
  .hero-eyebrow, .trust-signal { justify-content:center; }
  .hero-divider { margin:1rem auto 1.5rem; }
  .hero-right { padding:1rem 5% 4rem; }
  .hero-tagline { margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; }

  .about-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:3rem; }
  .about-badge { bottom:-10px; right:10px; }

  .blog-card.featured-post { flex-direction:column; max-height:none; }
  .blog-card.featured-post .blog-card-img { width:100%; height:220px; min-height:auto; }

  .post-layout { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .post-sidebar { order: -1; display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(280px,1fr)); }

  .footer-top { grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
  .footer-brand-col { grid-column:1/-1; }
}

@media (max-width:768px) {
  .desktop-nav { display:none; }
  .hamburger { display:flex; }
  .top-nav { position:relative; flex-wrap:wrap; }

  .social-proof-strip { gap:1.5rem; }

  .hero-buttons { justify-content:center; }
  .hero-buttons .btn-explore { flex:1; min-width:200px; text-align:center; }

  .announcement-bar { flex-direction:column; gap:.6rem; font-size:.8rem; text-align:center; }

  .cta-buttons { flex-direction:column; align-items:center; }
  .cta-buttons .btn-explore { width:100%; max-width:340px; text-align:center; }

  .newsletter-card { padding:2.5rem 1.5rem; }

  .footer-top { grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:2rem; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction:column; text-align:center; }
  .footer-legal { justify-content:center; }

  .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }

  .post-content { padding:1.8rem; }
  .post-sidebar { display:flex; flex-direction:column; }
}