/* =============================================================================
   VITALIS GEMTTORAE Pvt. Ltd. — Premium Homepage Stylesheet
   -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Author: CSS Stylist Agent (Task 3-a)
   Description: World-class luxury styling for the Vitalis Gemttorae homepage.
                Built atop Bootstrap 5.3 Reboot + Grid. No Tailwind.
   Palette:  Navy #0F2744 · Gold #D4AF37 · Soft White · Light Gray #F5F7FA
   Type:     Playfair Display (headings) + Inter (body)
   =============================================================================
   TABLE OF CONTENTS
   01. Design Tokens (CSS custom properties)
   02. Base / Reset / Typography
   03. Helpers (eyebrow, section-head, text utilities)
   04. Buttons
   05. Header / Navigation
   06. Hero
   07. Verification strip
   08. About
   09. Laboratory (features + gallery)
   10. Services
   11. Why Choose Us (dark + counters)
   12. Process timeline
   13. Authenticity
   14. Testimonials (Swiper)
   15. CTA (parallax)
   16. Contact
   17. Footer
   18. Lightbox
   19. Scroll-top button
   20. Sticky footer + responsive
============================================================================= */

/* =============================================================================
   01. DESIGN TOKENS
============================================================================= */
:root {
  /* Brand palette */
  --gold:        #D4AF37;
  --gold-light:  #E8C766;
  --gold-dark:   #B8932E;
  --navy:        #0F2744;
  --navy-light:  #1B3A5F;
  --white:       #FFFFFF;
  --light:       #F5F7FA;
  --charcoal:    #333333;
  --muted:       #6B7280;
  --border:      #E5E7EB;

  /* Gradients */
  --gold-gradient:    linear-gradient(135deg, #E8C766 0%, #D4AF37 50%, #B8932E 100%);
  --gold-gradient-90: linear-gradient(90deg,  #E8C766 0%, #D4AF37 50%, #B8932E 100%);
  --navy-gradient:    linear-gradient(120deg, #0F2744 0%, #1B3A5F 50%, #0F2744 100%);
  --navy-gradient-deep: linear-gradient(160deg, #0F2744 0%, #0a1d33 100%);

  /* Typography */
  --font-heading: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
  --font-body:    'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;

  /* Effects */
  --shadow-sm: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.06);
  --shadow-md: 0 12px 30px rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.10);
  --shadow-lg: 0 22px 50px rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.16);
  --shadow-xl: 0 30px 60px rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.22);
  --shadow-gold: 0 8px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  --shadow-gold-lg: 0 14px 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius:    12px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --radius-xl: 18px;
  --transition: 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --header-height: 110px;
}

/* =============================================================================
   02. BASE / RESET / TYPOGRAPHY
============================================================================= */
html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  height: auto;
  /* Prevent horizontal page scroll from AOS slide-in transforms.
     `clip` (not `hidden`) so position:sticky on the header keeps working. */
  overflow-x: clip;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--charcoal);
  background: var(--white);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-height: 100vh;
  /* Clip horizontal overflow caused by AOS slide-in transforms (fade-left/right)
     without breaking position:sticky on the header (clip != scroll container). */
  overflow-x: clip;
}

main {
  flex: 1 0 auto;
}

/* Prevent large intrinsic-width images / content from forcing Bootstrap
   grid columns wider than their flex-basis (avoids horizontal page overflow). */
.row > [class*="col-"] {
  min-width: 0;
}
img {
  max-width: 100%;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.6rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.75rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.5vw, 1.6rem); }
h4 { font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.3rem); }

p { margin-bottom: 1rem; }

a {
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease, border 0.3s ease;
  color: inherit;
}

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

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

ul { margin-bottom: 1rem; }

/* Anchor offset for sticky header */
section[id] { scroll-margin-top: var(--header-height); }

/* Selection */
::selection {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.28);
  color: var(--navy);
}

/* Custom scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 10px; height: 10px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--light); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold-dark));
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 2px solid var(--light);
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover { background: var(--gold); }

/* Body lock when lightbox open */
body.no-scroll { overflow: hidden; }

/* =============================================================================
   03. HELPERS — EYEBROW, SECTION HEAD, TEXT UTILITIES
============================================================================= */
.text-gold { color: var(--gold); }
.text-light { color: #ffffff; }
.text-light-muted { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75); }
.text-navy { color: var(--navy); }
.text-muted-2 { color: var(--muted); }

.section-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 30px;
}

.section-eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient-90);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.section-eyebrow i {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--gold);
}

.eyebrow-light {
  color: var(--gold-light);
}
.eyebrow-light::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-light), var(--gold));
}
.eyebrow-light i { color: var(--gold-light); }

.section-head {
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}
.section-head.text-center { text-align: center; }
.section-head.text-center .section-eyebrow {
  padding-left: 30px;
}
.section-head.text-center .section-desc {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.section-desc {
  color: var(--muted);
  max-width: 680px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Section padding */
.about-section,
.lab-section,
.services-section,
.authenticity-section,
.testimonials-section,
.contact-section,
.process-section,
.why-section,
.verification-strip,
.cta-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.lab-section,
.testimonials-section,
.contact-section,
.authenticity-section {
  background: var(--light);
}

/* =============================================================================
   04. BUTTONS
============================================================================= */
.btn {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 14px 30px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  line-height: 1.4;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn:focus,
.btn:focus-visible,
.btn:active:focus {
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
}

.btn i { font-size: 0.95em; }

.btn-gold {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  background-size: 180% 180%;
  color: #1a1a1a;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
  text-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
}

.btn-gold:hover {
  color: #1a1a1a;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  background-position: 100% 50%;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold-lg);
}

.btn-gold:active { transform: translateY(0); }

.btn-outline-gold {
  background: transparent;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold);
  padding: 12px 28px;
}

.btn-outline-gold:hover {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #1a1a1a;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

/* Outline variant that sits on dark sections — keep text white for readability */
.verification-strip .btn-outline-gold,
.why-section .btn-outline-gold,
.cta-section .btn-outline-gold {
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.8);
}
.verification-strip .btn-outline-gold:hover,
.why-section .btn-outline-gold:hover,
.cta-section .btn-outline-gold:hover {
  color: #1a1a1a;
}

.btn-navy {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--navy);
  padding: 14px 30px;
}

.btn-navy:hover {
  background: var(--navy-light);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.28);
}

.btn-verify {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  background-size: 180% 180%;
  color: #1a1a1a;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  padding: 10px 22px;
  font-size: 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.32);
}
.btn-verify:hover {
  color: #1a1a1a;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  background-position: 100% 50%;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold-lg);
}

.btn.w-100 { width: 100%; }

/* =============================================================================
   05. HEADER / NAVIGATION
============================================================================= */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1030;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.06);
  transition: padding 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 28px rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.10);
}

.header-top {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  font-size: 13px;
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
}

.header-top a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  margin-left: 18px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}

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

.header-top-left span {
  margin-right: 22px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.header-top-left i,
.header-top-right i { color: var(--gold); font-size: 12px; }

.main-nav {
  padding: 14px 0;
  transition: padding 0.3s ease;
}

.site-header.scrolled .main-nav { padding: 8px 0; }

.navbar-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.brand-logo {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: width 0.3s ease, height 0.3s ease;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.15));
}

.site-header.scrolled .brand-logo { width: 50px; height: 50px; }

.brand-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}

.brand-accent { color: var(--gold); }

.brand-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.main-nav .navbar-nav { align-items: center; }

.main-nav .nav-link {
  color: var(--charcoal);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 15px;
  padding: 8px 16px !important;
  position: relative;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.main-nav .nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 4px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient-90);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.main-nav .nav-link:hover,
.main-nav .nav-link.active { color: var(--navy); }

.main-nav .nav-link:hover::after,
.main-nav .nav-link.active::after { width: 18px; }

.main-nav .nav-item.ms-lg-3 { margin-left: 6px; }

/* Navbar toggler */
.navbar-toggler {
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  min-width: 44px;
  min-height: 44px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.navbar-toggler:focus {
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
}

.navbar-toggler:hover {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
}

/* Collapsed mobile panel */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .main-nav .navbar-collapse {
    background: #ffffff;
    margin-top: 12px;
    padding: 18px 18px 22px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.14);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
  }
  .main-nav .navbar-nav { align-items: flex-start; width: 100%; }
  .main-nav .nav-link { padding: 12px 8px !important; width: 100%; }
  .main-nav .nav-link::after { display: none; }
  .main-nav .nav-link:hover,
  .main-nav .nav-link.active { color: var(--gold); background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.06); border-radius: 8px; }
  .main-nav .nav-item.ms-lg-3 { margin-left: 0; margin-top: 8px; width: 100%; }
  .main-nav .btn-verify { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
}

/* =============================================================================
   06. HERO
============================================================================= */
.hero-section {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  background-image: url('/assets/images/Banner-01.jpeg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  color: #ffffff;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  /* background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 15%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.20), transparent 42%),
    linear-gradient(120deg,
      rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.92) 0%,
      rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.78) 45%,
      rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.55) 100%); */
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 100px clamp(20px, 5vw, 80px) 100px;
  max-width: 860px;
  width: 100%;
  margin-left: 0;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.hero-tagline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
  border-radius: 50px;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.hero-tagline i { font-size: 12px; }

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.5vw, 4.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.hero-title .text-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E8C766 0%, #D4AF37 60%, #B8932E 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  color: var(--gold);
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.2rem);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  max-width: 660px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}

.hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 32px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-stat { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; }

.hero-stat strong {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
}

.hero-stat span {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.hero-stat-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 44px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  display: inline-block;
}

/* Scroll cue */
.hero-scroll {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 30px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 26px;
  height: 42px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  padding-top: 8px;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: border-color 0.3s;
}
.hero-scroll:hover { border-color: var(--gold); }

.hero-scroll span {
  width: 4px;
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 2px;
  animation: scrollDot 1.6s infinite;
}

@keyframes scrollDot {
  0%   { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(0); }
  40%  { opacity: 1; }
  80%  { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(14px); }
  100% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(14px); }
}

/* =============================================================================
   07. VERIFICATION STRIP
============================================================================= */
.verification-strip {
  color: #ffffff;
  background: var(--navy-gradient);
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 90px 0;
}

.verification-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 10%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.22), transparent 35%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 5% 90%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12), transparent 30%);
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.verification-strip .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

.verification-title {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.verification-desc {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  max-width: 560px;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.verify-form { max-width: 580px; }

.verify-input-group {
  border-radius: 0.5rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
}

.verify-input-group .input-group-text {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  border-right: none;
  color: var(--gold);
  padding: 0 18px;
  border-radius: 0.5rem 0 0 0.5rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.verify-input-group .form-control {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  border-left: none;
  border-right: none;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  font-size: 16px;
  height: auto;
  transition: background 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
}

.verify-input-group .form-control::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.verify-input-group .form-control:focus {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: none;
  color: #ffffff;
  outline: none;
}

.verify-input-group .btn-gold {
  border-radius: 0 0.5rem 0.5rem 0;
  padding: 16px 26px;
  border: none;
}

.verify-result {
  margin-top: 18px;
  min-height: 0;
  max-width: 580px;
}

.verify-result.error {
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.4);
  color: #ffd2d2;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.verify-result.error i { color: #ff9b9b; font-size: 1.05rem; }

/* Verified certificate card injected by JS */
.verify-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 22px 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 44px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--charcoal);
  animation: verifyFadeIn 0.4s ease;
}

@keyframes verifyFadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.verify-card-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.verify-card-head strong {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.verify-verified-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #22c55e, #16a34a);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.35);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.verify-card-status {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.14), rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.10));
  color: #15803d;
  border: 1px solid rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.35);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.verify-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 9px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--border);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}
.verify-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

.verify-row-label {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.verify-row-value {
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: right;
}

.verify-hint {
  margin-top: 14px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.verify-hint i { color: var(--gold); }
.verify-hint strong { color: var(--gold); font-weight: 700; }

.verify-image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.verify-image { width: 100%; display: block; }

.verify-image-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  background: rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.9);
  color: var(--gold);
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

/* =============================================================================
   08. ABOUT
============================================================================= */
.about-section { background: var(--white); }

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

.about-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--charcoal);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.about-list i {
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-top: 4px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.about-image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.18);
}

.about-image-wrap::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 16px -16px -16px 16px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
  border-radius: 18px;
  z-index: -1;
}

.about-image { width: 100%; display: block; }

.about-image-experience {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff, #f5f7fa);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 18px 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.15);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.about-image-experience strong {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.about-image-experience span {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* =============================================================================
   09. LABORATORY — features + gallery
============================================================================= */
.lab-section { background: var(--light); }

.feature-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 36px 28px;
  text-align: center;
  height: 100%;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.feature-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient-90);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 45px rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.12);
  border-color: transparent;
}

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

.feature-icon {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  transition: transform 0.45s ease, background 0.35s ease, color 0.35s ease;
}

.feature-card:hover .feature-icon {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: rotateY(360deg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.feature-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.feature-desc {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* Gallery head */
.lab-gallery-head {
  margin: 70px 0 36px;
  text-align: center;
}

.gallery-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.gallery-subtitle::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient-90);
  border-radius: 3px;
  margin: 10px auto 0;
}

.lab-gallery {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.gallery-item {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.1);
  background: var(--navy);
}

.gallery-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
  display: block;
}

.gallery-item:hover img { transform: scale(1.12); }

.gallery-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top,
    rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.85) 0%,
    rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.2) 60%,
    transparent 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-overlay { opacity: 1; }

.gallery-overlay i {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  transform: scale(0.6);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.9);
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-overlay i { transform: scale(1); }

.gallery-caption {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 16px;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, opacity 0.4s ease;
  z-index: 2;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.85), transparent);
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-caption {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* =============================================================================
   10. SERVICES
============================================================================= */
.services-section { background: var(--white); }

.service-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 100%;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.06);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 26px 50px rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.16);
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

.service-image {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.service-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
  display: block;
}

.service-card:hover .service-image img { transform: scale(1.08); }

.service-image::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.55), transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.service-icon {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -26px;
  left: 28px;
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #1a1a1a;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  z-index: 2;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.service-card:hover .service-icon { transform: translateY(-4px) rotate(-6deg); }

.service-body {
  padding: 40px 28px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.service-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.service-desc {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  flex: 1;
}

.service-readmore {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  align-self: flex-start;
}

.service-readmore i { transition: transform 0.3s ease; }

.service-readmore:hover { color: var(--navy); }
.service-readmore:hover i { transform: translateX(5px); }

/* =============================================================================
   11. WHY CHOOSE US — dark + counters
============================================================================= */
.why-section {
  position: relative;
  color: #ffffff;
  background: var(--navy-gradient-deep);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.why-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 20%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.16), transparent 30%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 80%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.10), transparent 30%),
    repeating-linear-gradient(45deg,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.012) 0px,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.012) 2px,
      transparent 2px,
      transparent 14px);
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

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

.why-section .section-title { color: #ffffff; }

.highlight-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 20px 22px;
  transition: background 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s ease;
  height: 100%;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.highlight-card:hover {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateX(6px);
}

.highlight-check {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: var(--navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

.highlight-text {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.counters-row {
  margin-top: 70px;
  padding-top: 50px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

.counter { text-align: center; }

.counter-number,
.counter-suffix {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
  display: inline;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E8C766, #D4AF37, #B8932E);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.counter-label {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 10px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* =============================================================================
   12. PROCESS TIMELINE
============================================================================= */
.process-section { background: var(--white); }

.process-timeline {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.process-timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 8%;
  right: 8%;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
  z-index: 0;
  transform: translateY(-30px);
}

.process-step {
  flex: 1;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  text-align: center;
  min-width: 0;
}

.process-step-top {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 70px;
}

.process-image {
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.12);
}

.process-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
  display: block;
}

.process-step:hover .process-image img { transform: scale(1.08); }

.process-number {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -30px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
  border: 4px solid #ffffff;
}

.process-icon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.85);
  color: var(--gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.process-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.process-desc {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* =============================================================================
   13. AUTHENTICITY
============================================================================= */
.authenticity-section { background: var(--light); }

.authenticity-image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.18);
}

.authenticity-image-wrap::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -16px 16px 16px -16px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
  border-radius: 18px;
  z-index: -1;
}

.authenticity-image { width: 100%; display: block; }

.authenticity-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97);
  color: #15803d;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.3);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.authenticity-badge i {
  color: #16a34a;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.authenticity-badge span {
  color: #0f2744;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

/* =============================================================================
   14. TESTIMONIALS (Swiper)
============================================================================= */
.testimonials-section { background: var(--white); }

.swiper.testimonialSwiper {
  padding: 20px 24px 70px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 36px 30px;
  height: 100%;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.07);
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 20px 44px rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.14);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

.testimonial-quote-icon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  right: 28px;
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
}

.testimonial-rating {
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.testimonial-review {
  color: var(--charcoal);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.testimonial-author img {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.testimonial-author strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.testimonial-author span {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* Swiper pagination + nav */
.swiper-pagination { position: static; margin-top: 18px; }

.swiper-pagination-bullet {
  background: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.35;
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
  opacity: 1;
  width: 28px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: var(--gold);
}

.swiper-button-prev,
.swiper-button-next {
  color: var(--gold);
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.10);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.swiper-button-prev::after,
.swiper-button-next::after {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.swiper-button-prev:hover,
.swiper-button-next:hover {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #1a1a1a;
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.swiper-button-disabled { opacity: 0.35 !important; }

/* =============================================================================
   15. CTA — parallax
============================================================================= */
.cta-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 120px 0;
  color: #ffffff;
  background-image: url('/assets/images/Get-Started.webp');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-attachment: fixed;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18), transparent 40%),
    linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.92), rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.82));
  z-index: 1;
}

.cta-section .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

.cta-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.cta-title {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.cta-desc {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* =============================================================================
   16. CONTACT
============================================================================= */
.contact-section { background: var(--light); }

.contact-info {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 36px;
  height: 100%;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.contact-info-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 18px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.contact-info-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

.contact-info-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15), rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05));
  color: var(--gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.contact-info-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.contact-info-item a,
.contact-info-value {
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 1rem;
  display: block;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.contact-info-item a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

.contact-form {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 36px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.form-label {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  display: block;
}

.form-control {
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--charcoal);
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  width: 100%;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.form-control::placeholder { color: #9aa3b2; }

.form-control:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  outline: none;
}

textarea.form-control { resize: vertical; min-height: 130px; }

.contact-status {
  margin-top: 16px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.contact-status.success {
  background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.1);
  color: #15803d;
  border: 1px solid rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.3);
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.contact-status.error {
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.1);
  color: #b91c1c;
  border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.3);
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

/* =============================================================================
   17. FOOTER
============================================================================= */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  padding: 80px 0 0;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.site-footer::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient-90);
}

.footer-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-brand .brand-text { color: #ffffff; }
.footer-brand .brand-sub { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5); }

.footer-about {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  max-width: 360px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.footer-social {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
}

.footer-social a {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.footer-social a:hover {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: var(--navy);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

.footer-title {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer-title::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 36px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient-90);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

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

.footer-links a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: color 0.3s ease, padding-left 0.3s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.footer-links a::before {
  content: '\f105';
  font-family: 'Font Awesome 6 Free';
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-right: 8px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  transition: margin-right 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
  padding-left: 4px;
}

.footer-newsletter-text {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}

.newsletter-form .form-control {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.newsletter-form .form-control::placeholder { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5); }

.newsletter-form .form-control:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.newsletter-form .btn-gold {
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  min-width: 48px;
}

.newsletter-status {
  margin-top: 10px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  min-height: 1em;
}
.newsletter-status.success { color: #86efac; }
.newsletter-status.error { color: #fca5a5; }

.footer-contact-mini {
  margin-top: 22px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.footer-contact-mini i { color: var(--gold); }
.footer-contact-mini a { color: inherit; }
.footer-contact-mini a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

/* Footer contact column (address / email / phone) */
.footer-contact-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.footer-contact-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.footer-contact-list li:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.footer-contact-list i {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-top: 4px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 18px;
  text-align: center;
}
.footer-contact-list a {
  color: inherit;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}
.footer-contact-list a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.footer-contact-list span { color: inherit; }

.footer-bottom {
  margin-top: 60px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 22px 0;
}

.footer-bottom p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.footer-bottom-links {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-bottom-links a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}
.footer-bottom-links a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

/* =============================================================================
   18. LIGHTBOX
============================================================================= */
.lightbox {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.95);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 2000;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease, visibility 0.35s ease;
  padding: 30px;
}

.lightbox.open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.lightbox-figure {
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 900px;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  transform: scale(0.9);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.lightbox.open .lightbox-figure { transform: scale(1); }

.lightbox-image {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 80vh;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  border: 2px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  display: block;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.lightbox-caption {
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-top: 16px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.lightbox-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  right: 30px;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.lightbox-close:hover {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: var(--navy);
  transform: rotate(90deg);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

/* =============================================================================
   19. SCROLL-TOP BUTTON
============================================================================= */
.scroll-top-btn {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 28px;
  right: 28px;
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: var(--navy);
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease, visibility 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
  z-index: 1000;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.scroll-top-btn.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.scroll-top-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.55);
}

.scroll-top-btn:focus {
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3), 0 14px 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
}

/* =============================================================================
   20. RESPONSIVE
============================================================================= */

/* Large desktops down */
@media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
  .hero-content { padding: 130px 0 90px; }
  .lab-gallery { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
  .feature-card { padding: 30px 22px; }
}

/* Tablet landscape — process timeline stays horizontal but tighter */
@media (max-width: 1199.98px) and (min-width: 992px) {
  .process-timeline { gap: 14px; }
  .process-number { width: 52px; height: 52px; font-size: 1.3rem; }
}

/* Tablet */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  :root { --header-height: 80px; }

  .about-section,
  .lab-section,
  .services-section,
  .authenticity-section,
  .testimonials-section,
  .contact-section,
  .process-section,
  .why-section,
  .verification-strip,
  .cta-section {
    padding: 70px 0;
  }

  .section-head { margin-bottom: 40px; }

  .hero-section {
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 130px 0 90px;
  }
  .hero-content { padding: 0 clamp(24px, 5vw, 60px); max-width: 100%; }
  .hero-stats { gap: 22px; }

  .lab-gallery { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }

  /* Process: vertical timeline */
  .process-timeline {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 36px;
  }
  .process-timeline::before {
    left: 60px;
    right: auto;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 3px;
    height: auto;
    transform: none;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, var(--gold) 8%, var(--gold) 92%, transparent);
  }
  .process-step {
    display: flex;
    gap: 22px;
    text-align: left;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
  .process-step-top {
    width: 120px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }
  .process-step-body { flex: 1; padding-top: 6px; }
  .process-number {
    bottom: auto;
    top: -16px;
    left: -16px;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }
  .process-icon { width: 32px; height: 32px; font-size: 0.85rem; top: 8px; right: 8px; }

  .cta-section { background-attachment: scroll; }
  .why-section .section-head { margin-bottom: 36px; }
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  :root { --header-height: 70px; }

  .header-top { font-size: 12px; padding: 6px 0; }
  .header-top-left span { margin-right: 14px; }

  .brand-text { font-size: 1.2rem; }
  .brand-sub { font-size: 0.55rem; letter-spacing: 2px; }
  .brand-logo { width: 42px; height: 42px; }

  .about-section,
  .lab-section,
  .services-section,
  .authenticity-section,
  .testimonials-section,
  .contact-section,
  .process-section,
  .why-section,
  .verification-strip,
  .cta-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }

  .section-head { margin-bottom: 36px; }
  .section-title { font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 6vw, 2rem); }

  .hero-section {
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 120px 0 80px;
    text-align: left;
  }
  .hero-title { font-size: clamp(2rem, 8vw, 2.6rem); }
  .hero-actions { gap: 12px; }
  .hero-actions .btn { flex: 1 1 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .hero-stats {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 18px;
  }
  .hero-stat-divider {
    width: 60px;
    height: 1px;
  }
  .hero-scroll { display: none; }

  /* Verification form stacks */
  .verify-input-group {
    flex-direction: column;
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: visible;
  }
  .verify-input-group .input-group-text {
    display: none;
  }
  .verify-input-group .form-control {
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
    border-radius: 12px;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px 16px;
  }
  .verify-input-group .btn-gold {
    border-radius: 12px;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px 20px;
    margin-top: 10px;
  }

  .verify-card { padding: 18px; }
  .verify-card-head strong { font-size: 1.05rem; }

  .lab-gallery { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }

  .counters-row { margin-top: 50px; padding-top: 36px; }

  .contact-info,
  .contact-form { padding: 26px 22px; }

  .testimonial-card { padding: 28px 22px; }
  .testimonial-quote-icon { font-size: 2rem; top: 18px; right: 22px; }

  .cta-section {
    background-attachment: scroll;
    padding: 80px 0;
  }
  .cta-actions .btn { flex: 1 1 100%; }

  .footer-bottom .d-flex { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start !important; gap: 12px; }

  .scroll-top-btn { width: 44px; height: 44px; bottom: 20px; right: 20px; }

  .lightbox-close { top: 16px; right: 16px; width: 42px; height: 42px; }
}

/* Small mobile */
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .hero-title { font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 8vw, 2.2rem); }
  .hero-subtitle { font-size: 0.98rem; }
  .hero-stat strong { font-size: 1.6rem; }

  .section-eyebrow { font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 1.5px; padding-left: 26px; }
  .section-eyebrow::before { width: 16px; }

  .gallery-subtitle { font-size: 1.45rem; }
  .lab-gallery-head { margin: 50px 0 28px; }

  .feature-card { padding: 28px 18px; }
  .feature-icon { width: 60px; height: 60px; font-size: 1.5rem; }
  .feature-title { font-size: 1.1rem; }

  .service-body { padding: 32px 20px 22px; }
  .service-icon { left: 20px; width: 50px; height: 50px; }

  .counter-number, .counter-suffix { font-size: 2rem; }
  .counter-label { font-size: 0.8rem; letter-spacing: 1px; }

  .contact-info-item { gap: 14px; padding: 14px 0; }
  .contact-info-icon { width: 44px; height: 44px; font-size: 1rem; }

  .footer-social a { width: 36px; height: 36px; font-size: 0.88rem; }
  .footer-title { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 16px; }
  .footer-about { font-size: 0.88rem; }

  .process-step-top { width: 100px; }
  .process-number { width: 44px; height: 44px; font-size: 1.1rem; top: -12px; left: -12px; }
}

/* Touch device safety — disable fixed backgrounds */
@media (hover: none) and (pointer: coarse) {
  .cta-section { background-attachment: scroll; }
  .feature-card:hover,
  .service-card:hover,
  .testimonial-card:hover,
  .gallery-item:hover img,
  .service-card:hover .service-image img,
  .process-step:hover .process-image img,
  .highlight-card:hover {
    transform: none;
  }
  .gallery-item:hover img,
  .service-card:hover .service-image img,
  .process-step:hover .process-image img { transform: none; }
}

/* Reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *,
  *::before,
  *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.001ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.001ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
  .cta-section { background-attachment: scroll; }
  .hero-scroll span { animation: none; }
}

/* Print niceties */
@media print {
  .site-header,
  .hero-scroll,
  .scroll-top-btn,
  .lightbox,
  .cta-section { display: none !important; }
  body { background: #fff; color: #000; }
  a { color: #000; text-decoration: underline; }
}

/* =============================================================================
   21. SCAN MODAL (QR scanner simulation)
============================================================================= */
.scan-modal .modal-dialog { max-width: 460px; margin: auto; }
.scan-modal .modal-content {
  position: relative;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.35);
}
.scan-modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.08);
  border: none;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 5;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.scan-modal-close:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: #1a1a1a;
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}
.scan-modal .modal-body { padding: 44px 32px 36px; text-align: center; }
.scan-view { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
.scan-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.scanner-view {
  position: relative;
  width: 240px;
  height: 240px;
  margin: 22px auto 18px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 3px solid var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.22);
  background: #0F2744;
}
.scanner-qr { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; opacity: 0.92; }
.scanner-line {
  position: absolute;
  left: 8px;
  right: 8px;
  height: 3px;
  top: 12%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.9);
  border-radius: 3px;
  animation: scanLine 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes scanLine {
  0%, 100% { top: 12%; }
  50% { top: 86%; }
}
.scanner-corners span {
  position: absolute;
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-color: var(--gold);
  border-style: solid;
  border-width: 0;
}
.scanner-corners span:nth-child(1) { top: 8px; left: 8px; border-top-width: 3px; border-left-width: 3px; border-top-left-radius: 8px; }
.scanner-corners span:nth-child(2) { top: 8px; right: 8px; border-top-width: 3px; border-right-width: 3px; border-top-right-radius: 8px; }
.scanner-corners span:nth-child(3) { bottom: 8px; left: 8px; border-bottom-width: 3px; border-left-width: 3px; border-bottom-left-radius: 8px; }
.scanner-corners span:nth-child(4) { bottom: 8px; right: 8px; border-bottom-width: 3px; border-right-width: 3px; border-bottom-right-radius: 8px; }
.scan-status { color: var(--gold); font-weight: 600; font-size: 1rem; margin: 0 0 6px; }
.scan-dots::after {
  content: '...';
  display: inline-block;
  animation: scanDotsBlink 1.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes scanDotsBlink {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.25; }
  50% { opacity: 1; }
}
.scan-subtext { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.9rem; margin: 0; max-width: 300px; }
.scan-result { text-align: left; }
.scan-result:empty { display: none; }
.scan-result .verify-card { margin-top: 0; }

/* Scan Now button in the verification strip */
.btn-scan-now { padding: 16px 40px; font-size: 1.05rem; }

/* End of stylesheet */