/* ==========================================================================
   NexusPoint Consultants - site-wide component styles
   Layered on top of assets/css/main.css (which defines the CSS variables:
   --primary-color, --secondary-color, --accent-gold, --text-dark, etc.)
   ========================================================================== */

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

/* Global Text Selection Rule */
::selection {
  background-color: #360C16 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
}

::-moz-selection {
  background-color: #360C16 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  text-shadow: none !important;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  *, *::before, *::after { animation-duration: 0.01ms !important; animation-iteration-count: 1 !important; transition-duration: 0.01ms !important; }
}

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--primary-color);
  border-color: var(--primary-color);
}
.btn-primary:hover, .btn-primary:focus {
  background-color: var(--secondary-color);
  border-color: var(--secondary-color);
}
.btn-outline-light:hover { color: var(--primary-color); }
.btn-accent {
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #fff;
}
.btn-accent:hover { background-color: #b8863a; border-color: #b8863a; color: #fff; }
a:focus-visible, button:focus-visible, input:focus-visible, select:focus-visible, textarea:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--secondary-color);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* ---------- Hero sections ---------- */
.sh-hero {
  position: relative;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 150px 0 130px;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--primary-color) 0%, #20060c 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.sh-hero .sh-hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  font-size: .78rem;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.sh-hero .sh-hero-eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  display: inline-block;
}
.sh-hero h1 { font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.12; letter-spacing: -.01em; }
.sh-hero p.lead { color: #dbe6ee; font-size: 1.12rem; }
.sh-hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.sh-hero-photo {
  background-image: var(--sh-hero-photo, none), linear-gradient(120deg, var(--primary-color) 0%, #20060c 100%);
  background-size: cover, cover;
  background-position: center, center;
}
.sh-hero-photo::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(8,32,54,.94) 0%, rgba(8,39,66,.88) 38%, rgba(11,51,85,.55) 65%, rgba(11,51,85,.35) 100%);
}
.sh-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; bottom: -1px;
  height: 60px;
  background: var(--bg-body, #fff);
  clip-path: polygon(0 100%, 100% 100%, 100% 40%, 0 100%);
  z-index: 2;
}
.sh-hero-small {
  padding: 70px 0 60px;
}
.sh-hero-small::before { display: none; }
.sh-hero-slider::before { display: none; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Image Slider & Slide-Specific Assessment Form (Swiper-Powered)
   ========================================================================== */
/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Image Slider & Slide-Specific Assessment Form (Perfectly Contained)
   ========================================================================== */
.sh-hero-slider {
  padding: 0 !important;
  min-height: 580px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background-color: var(--primary-color, #360C16);
}
.sh-hero-slider .heroSlider,
.sh-hero-slider .swiper-wrapper {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}
.sh-hero-slider .swiper-slide {
  min-height: 580px;
  padding: 55px 0 95px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Slide background photo & Ken Burns zoom */
.sh-hero-slide-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  will-change: transform;
  transform: scale(1);
  transition: transform 6s cubic-bezier(.25,1,.5,1);
  z-index: 1;
}
.swiper-slide-active .sh-hero-slide-bg {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}
.sh-hero-slide-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8, 24, 42, 0.42) 0%, rgba(8, 28, 50, 0.76) 45%, rgba(5, 16, 28, 0.94) 100%);
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Left-Side Typography */
.sh-hero-title {
  font-size: calc(1.15rem + 0.9vw) !important;
  line-height: 1.2 !important;
  font-weight: 800;
}
.sh-hero-text {
  font-size: 0.88rem !important;
  line-height: 1.45 !important;
}


/* Guaranteed Slide Content Visibility */
.sh-hero-slide-content > * {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: none !important;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}


/* Glassmorphism & High-Visibility Card Design */
.glass-card {
  background: rgba(8, 22, 38, 0.95) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.45) !important;
  border-top: 4px solid #D4A054 !important;
  border-radius: 16px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55), 0 0 25px rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.15) !important;
}
.glass-card .card-body {
  padding: 18px 20px !important;
}

.sh-badge-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D4A054 0%, #a87627 100%);
  color: #0b1f33;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 50rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.text-gold {
  color: #D4A054 !important;
}

/* Custom Micro Crisp White Inputs for High Contrast */
.form-control-dark, .form-select-dark {
  background-color: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) !important;
  color: #360C16 !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 6px;
}
.form-control-dark::placeholder {
  color: #64748b !important;
  font-weight: 400;
}
.form-control-dark:focus, .form-select-dark:focus {
  background-color: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: #D4A054 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0.18rem rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.3) !important;
  color: #360C16 !important;
}
.bg-dark-50 {
  background-color: #f1f5f9 !important;
  border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12) !important;
  color: #360C16 !important;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}
.bg-white-10 {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
}
.border-white-10 {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
}
.border-white-20 {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
}

/* Custom Micro Buttons */
.btn-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D4A054 0%, #b88229 100%);
  color: #081a2b;
  border: none;
  /* Geometry (padding/size/height/radius) is intentionally left to Bootstrap
     sizing classes (btn-lg/btn-sm, px-*, py-*, rounded-*) used on each button */
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.btn-gold:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e5be48 0%, #d4af37 100%);
  color: #040e17;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
}
.btn-whatsapp {
  background-color: #25d366;
  color: #ffffff;
  border: none;
}
.btn-whatsapp:hover {
  background-color: #20ba5a;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.micro-label {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

/* Pagination dots & Navigation Controls */
.hero-dots {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  align-items: center;
}
.hero-dots .swiper-pagination-bullet {
  width: 28px;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  opacity: 1;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  margin: 0 !important;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.hero-dots .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
  width: 46px;
  background: #d4af37;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
}

.btn-glass-round {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.btn-glass-round:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* Responsive Mobile Layout */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .sh-hero-slider,
  .sh-hero-slider .heroSlider,
  .sh-hero-slider .swiper-wrapper,
  .sh-hero-slider .swiper-slide {
    min-height: auto;
  }
  .sh-hero-slider .swiper-slide {
    padding: 80px 0 60px;
  }
  .sh-hero-form-card {
    margin-top: 15px;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }
  .sh-hero-controls {
    position: relative !important;
    transform: none !important;
    left: auto !important;
    bottom: auto !important;
    padding-top: 15px;
  }
}

/* ---------- Floating trust card (Compact Glassmorphism Overlapping Hero Seam) ---------- */
.sh-trust-float {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 15;
  margin-top: -30px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  max-width: 1080px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
.sh-trust-float-inner {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) !important;
  border-radius: 50rem !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(54, 12, 22, 0.14), 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) inset !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.3) !important;
  padding: 10px 24px !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  /* Desktop: locked single-row 4-column grid - never wraps, never breaks */
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr) !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  align-items: center !important;
}
.sh-trust-item {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 4px !important;
}
.sh-trust-item i {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #D4A054;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(54, 12, 22, 0.07);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.sh-trust-item span {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #360C16;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  line-height: 1;
  margin: 0;
}
.sh-trust-bar {
  background: var(--bg-light);
  border-top: 1px solid #e3ebf0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e3ebf0;
  padding: 28px 0;
}

/* ---------- Section spacing ---------- */
.sh-section { padding: 80px 0; }
.sh-section-sm { padding: 56px 0; }
.sh-section-title-eyebrow {
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  font-size: .82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--secondary-color);
}
.sh-section-title { font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-dark); }
.sh-section-lead { color: var(--text-light); max-width: 720px; }

/* ---------- Cards ---------- */
.sh-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #e9eef1;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 30px 26px;
  height: 100%;
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.sh-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(11,51,85,.1); }
.sh-card-icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--bg-light);
  color: var(--primary-color);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.sh-card h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-dark); }
.sh-card p { color: var(--text-light); margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ==========================================================================
   21st.dev Inspired Bento Grid & Parallax Styling
   ========================================================================== */
.sh-bento-card {
  background: rgba(54, 12, 22, 0.72) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.sh-bento-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.01);
  background: rgba(15, 42, 77, 0.88) !important;
  border-color: rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.5) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.2), 0 0 30px rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.1) !important;
}

.sh-bento-featured {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(54, 12, 22, 0.88) 0%, rgba(8, 24, 42, 0.94) 100%) !important;
  border-top: 4px solid #D4A054 !important;
}

.sh-bento-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #f1f5f9;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 50rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.bg-gold-10 {
  background-color: rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.12) !important;
}

.border-gold-30 {
  border-color: rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.35) !important;
}

.hover-arrow {
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.hover-arrow:hover {
  padding-right: 4px;
  color: #e5ab48 !important;
}

/* ---------- Destination cards (photo-forward) ---------- */
.sh-dest-card {
  display: block;
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 280px;
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(11,51,85,.08);
  transition: box-shadow .3s ease, transform .3s ease;
}
.sh-dest-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(11,51,85,.22); transform: translateY(-4px); color: #fff; }
.sh-dest-card-media {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-color: #360C16;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  transition: transform .5s ease;
}
.sh-dest-card:hover .sh-dest-card-media { transform: scale(1.07); }
.sh-dest-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8,32,54,.05) 0%, rgba(8,32,54,.35) 55%, rgba(8,32,54,.92) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}
.sh-dest-card-body {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 22px;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}
.sh-dest-card-body h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 4px; color: #fff; }
.sh-dest-card-body p { font-size: .88rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.82); margin-bottom: 0; }
.sh-dest-card-arrow {
  position: absolute; top: 18px; right: 18px; z-index: 2;
  width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.16);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: #fff; font-size: .9rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  transition: background .25s ease;
}
.sh-dest-card:hover .sh-dest-card-arrow { background: var(--accent-gold); border-color: var(--accent-gold); }
.sh-dest-badge {
  position: absolute; top: 18px; left: 18px; z-index: 2;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.16);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);
  color: #fff; font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .05em;
  padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 20px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

/* ---------- Process steps (with connector) ---------- */
.sh-step-row { position: relative; }
.sh-step {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 12px;
  position: relative;
}
.sh-step-number {
  width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary-color); color: #fff;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(11,51,85,.25);
}
.sh-step:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 28px; left: 55%; width: 90%;
  height: 2px;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, #d6e0e8 0, #d6e0e8 6px, transparent 6px, transparent 12px);
  z-index: 1;
}
.sh-step h4 { font-size: 1.02rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text-dark); }
.sh-step p { color: var(--text-light); font-size: .92rem; }
@media (max-width: 991px) { .sh-step:not(:last-child)::after { display: none; } }

/* ==========================================================================
   Modern Process Roadmap Styling
   ========================================================================== */
.sh-modern-step-card {
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
}

.sh-modern-step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.4) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(54, 12, 22, 0.08) !important;
}

.sh-modern-step-card .sh-step-icon-badge {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.sh-modern-step-card:hover .sh-step-icon-badge {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
}

.sh-timeline-node {
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.col-lg:hover .sh-timeline-node {
  transform: scale(1.15);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.4) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Animated SVG Flight Path & Airplane Styling
   ========================================================================== */
.sh-flight-canvas {
  min-height: 220px;
}

.sh-flying-airplane {
  position: absolute;
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #360C16;
  border: 2px solid #D4A054;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.7);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform 0.05s linear;
}

.sh-node-active {
  transform: scale(1.25) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.9), 0 0 15px #D4A054 !important;
  border-color: #D4A054 !important;
}

/* ---------- Split section with photo panel ---------- */
.sh-split-photo {
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  min-height: 380px;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(11,51,85,.15);
}
.sh-split-photo-badge {
  position: absolute; bottom: 20px; left: 20px; right: 20px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
}
.sh-split-photo-badge i {
  width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--bg-light); color: var(--primary-color);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.sh-split-photo-badge strong { display: block; color: var(--text-dark); font-size: .95rem; }
.sh-split-photo-badge span { color: var(--text-light); font-size: .82rem; }

/* ---------- Photo CTA band ---------- */
.sh-cta-photo {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--primary-color);
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.sh-cta-photo::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(8,32,54,.94) 0%, rgba(11,51,85,.88) 60%, rgba(11,51,85,.75) 100%);
}
.sh-cta-photo .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ---------- Forms / Assessment ---------- */
.sh-form-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 34px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(11,51,85,.12);
}
.sh-form-card label { font-weight: 600; font-size: .88rem; color: var(--text-dark); }
.sh-form-note { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--text-light); }
.sh-consent-box { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--text-light); }

/* ---------- FAQ accordion ---------- */
.sh-faq .accordion-button {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}
.sh-faq .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
  color: var(--primary-color);
  background-color: var(--bg-light);
}
.sh-faq .accordion-button:focus { box-shadow: none; }

/* ---------- Breadcrumbs ---------- */
.sh-breadcrumb {
  background: var(--bg-light);
  padding: 14px 0;
  font-size: .88rem;
}
.sh-breadcrumb a { color: var(--text-light); }
.sh-breadcrumb .active { color: var(--text-dark); font-weight: 600; }

/* ---------- Disclaimer / info callouts ---------- */
.sh-callout {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--secondary-color);
  background: var(--bg-light);
  padding: 18px 22px;
  border-radius: 8px;
}
.sh-callout.sh-callout-warn { border-left-color: var(--accent-gold); }
.sh-callout p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ---------- Checklist ---------- */
.sh-checklist { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; }
.sh-checklist li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}
.sh-checklist li::before {
  content: "\f26e"; /* bootstrap-icons check */
  font-family: "bootstrap-icons";
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0;
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ---------- Blog ---------- */
.sh-blog-meta { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--text-light); }
.sh-blog-card img, .sh-blog-card .sh-blog-thumb { border-radius: 12px 12px 0 0; }
.sh-blog-thumb {
  height: 170px;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  border-radius: 12px 12px 0 0;
}

/* ---------- Utility ---------- */
.sh-badge-soft {
  background: var(--bg-light);
  color: var(--primary-color);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: .78rem;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  display: inline-block;
}
.sh-text-muted-sm { color: var(--text-light); font-size: .85rem; }

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .sh-hero { padding: 80px 0 60px; }
  .sh-section { padding: 56px 0; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer Brand Navy & Gold Custom Styling (Compact Height)
   ========================================================================== */
.footer-modern {
  background-color: #360C16 !important; /* Brand Navy */
  color: #cbd5e1 !important;
  padding-top: 40px !important;
  font-size: 0.88rem !important;
}

.footer-newsletter-wrapper {
  margin-bottom: 25px !important;
}

.footer-newsletter-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #071629 0%, #360C16 100%) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.4) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(7, 22, 41, 0.4) !important;
  padding: 20px 28px !important;
  border-radius: 14px !important;
}

.footer-newsletter-card h3 {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: 1.15rem !important;
}

.newsletter-form .form-control {
  padding: 10px 18px !important;
  font-size: 0.85rem !important;
}

.newsletter-form .btn-subscribe {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D4A054 0%, #e5ab48 100%) !important;
  color: #071629 !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  padding: 10px 22px !important;
  font-size: 0.85rem !important;
}

.newsletter-form .btn-subscribe:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e5ab48 0%, #D4A054 100%) !important;
  color: #071629 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.4) !important;
}

.footer-widget {
  margin-bottom: 20px !important;
}

.footer-logo {
  margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  font-size: 1.5rem !important;
}

.footer-heading {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: 1.02rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 14px !important;
  padding-bottom: 6px !important;
}

.footer-heading::after {
  background: #D4A054 !important;
  height: 2px !important;
  width: 32px !important;
}

.footer-desc {
  color: #94a3b8 !important;
  font-size: 0.84rem !important;
  line-height: 1.5 !important;
  margin-bottom: 15px !important;
}

.footer-links li {
  margin-bottom: 6px !important;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: #cbd5e1 !important;
  font-size: 0.85rem !important;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: #D4A054 !important;
}

.footer-contact-list li {
  margin-bottom: 10px !important;
}

.contact-icon {
  width: 34px !important;
  height: 34px !important;
  font-size: 0.9rem !important;
  margin-right: 10px !important;
  background: rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.12) !important;
  color: #D4A054 !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.2) !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
}

.footer-contact-list li:hover .contact-icon {
  background: #D4A054 !important;
  color: #360C16 !important;
}

.contact-text strong {
  font-size: 0.85rem !important;
}

.contact-text span {
  font-size: 0.8rem !important;
}

.social-btn {
  width: 34px !important;
  height: 34px !important;
  font-size: 0.85rem !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) !important;
  border-color: rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.3) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.social-btn:hover {
  background: #D4A054 !important;
  border-color: #D4A054 !important;
  color: #360C16 !important;
}

.footer-bottom {
  background-color: #071629 !important;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
  padding: 12px 0 !important;
  color: #94a3b8 !important;
  font-size: 0.82rem !important;
}

.footer-bottom a {
  color: #cbd5e1 !important;
  margin-left: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.footer-bottom a:hover {
  color: #D4A054 !important;
}

/* Responsive Payment Card Badges in Footer */
.payment-card-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1), box-shadow 0.25s ease, filter 0.25s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.payment-card-badge:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.06);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.35);
  filter: brightness(1.08);
}

.payment-card-badge svg {
  display: block;
  height: auto;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.footer-bottom-payment-badges {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ULTRA-MODERN INTERACTIVE HOVER EFFECTS & MOUSE ANIMATIONS
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Global Interactive Ambient Cursor Spotlight Glow */
#sh-cursor-glow {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.12) 0%, rgba(54, 12, 22, 0.05) 50%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 9990;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.08s ease-out;
  opacity: 0;
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) or (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  #sh-cursor-glow { display: none !important; }
}

/* 2. Button Micro Shimmer & Ripple Pulse */
.btn-gold, .btn-primary, .btn-accent, .btn-outline-primary, .sh-form-submit-btn, .btn-interactive-shimmer {
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) !important;
}

.btn-gold::after, .btn-primary::after, .btn-accent::after, .btn-outline-primary::after, .sh-form-submit-btn::after {
  content: '' !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  top: -50% !important;
  left: -75% !important;
  width: 50% !important;
  height: 200% !important;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) 50%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%) !important;
  transform: rotate(25deg) !important;
  transition: all 0.65s ease !important;
  opacity: 0 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
}

.btn-gold:hover::after, .btn-primary:hover::after, .btn-accent:hover::after, .btn-outline-primary:hover::after, .sh-form-submit-btn:hover::after {
  left: 145% !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
}

.btn-gold:hover, .btn-primary:hover, .btn-accent:hover, .btn-outline-primary:hover, .sh-form-submit-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(54, 12, 22, 0.22) !important;
}

.btn-gold:active, .btn-primary:active, .btn-accent:active, .btn-outline-primary:active, .sh-form-submit-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.99) !important;
}

/* 3. Luxury Card Hover Lifts & Dynamic Glowing Borders */
.hover-translate-y, .card, .sh-step-item, .accordion-item, .bg-white.border {
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease !important;
}

.hover-translate-y:hover, .card:hover, .bg-white.border:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.012) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(54, 12, 22, 0.12), 0 0 20px rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.15) !important;
  border-color: rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.4) !important;
}

/* Explicitly disable hover effects on floating trust capsule strip */
.sh-trust-float-wrapper,
.sh-trust-float-inner,
.sh-trust-item,
.sh-trust-item * {
  transform: none !important;
  transition: none !important;
}

.sh-trust-item:hover,
.sh-trust-item:hover *,
.sh-trust-item:hover i {
  transform: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  background: transparent !important;
}

/* 4. Icon Micro Rotation & Scaling on Card Hover */
.hover-translate-y:hover i, .card:hover i, .sh-trust-item:hover i, .bg-white.border:hover i {
  transform: scale(1.18) rotate(6deg) !important;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) !important;
}

.hover-translate-y i, .card i, .sh-trust-item i, .bg-white.border i {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease !important;
}

/* 5. Image Micro Zoom & Shimmer Reveal */
.sh-step-img, .destination-card img, .card-img-top, .sh-hero-photo {
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1) !important;
}

.sh-step-item:hover .sh-step-img, .destination-card:hover img, .card:hover .card-img-top {
  transform: scale(1.06) !important;
}

/* 6. Form Input Interactive Focus Elevate */
.form-control, .form-select {
  transition: border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease !important;
}

.form-control:focus, .form-select:focus {
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  border-color: #D4A054 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.18) !important;
}

/* 7. Interactive FAQ Accordion Hover Indicator */
.accordion-button {
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
}

.accordion-button:hover {
  background-color: rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.05) !important;
  color: #360C16 !important;
}

.accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
  border-left: 4px solid #D4A054 !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MOBILE & TABLET RESPONSIVE OVERRIDES
   Ensures proportional typography, compact paddings, and tight card heights
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .sh-hero { padding: 70px 0 50px; }
  .sh-hero-small { padding: 48px 0 38px; }
  .sh-hero-slider .swiper-slide { padding: 45px 0 55px !important; min-height: auto !important; }
  .sh-hero-form-card { max-width: 100% !important; margin: 20px 0 0 0 !important; }
  .sh-section { padding: 50px 0; }
  .sh-section-sm { padding: 36px 0; }
  .sh-split-photo { min-height: 260px; }

  /* Floating Trust Capsule: 2-column grid on tablets (prevents awkward flex wrap) */
  .sh-trust-float { margin-top: -20px !important; margin-bottom: 28px !important; }
  .sh-trust-float-inner {
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    padding: 10px 16px !important;
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
  }
  .sh-trust-item {
    padding: 4px 6px !important;
    justify-content: flex-start !important;
    text-align: left !important;
  }
  .sh-trust-item span { white-space: normal !important; }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  /* Typography proportional scaling */
  h1, .h1 { font-size: 1.65rem !important; line-height: 1.25 !important; }
  h2, .h2 { font-size: 1.35rem !important; line-height: 1.3 !important; }
  h3, .h3 { font-size: 1.15rem !important; line-height: 1.35 !important; }
  .display-4 { font-size: 1.8rem !important; }
  .display-5 { font-size: 1.6rem !important; }
  .display-6 { font-size: 1.4rem !important; }
  p.lead { font-size: 0.95rem !important; line-height: 1.5 !important; }

  /* Hero & Section Compactness */
  .sh-hero { padding: 48px 0 36px !important; }
  .sh-hero-small { padding: 36px 0 28px !important; }
  .sh-hero .sh-hero-eyebrow { font-size: 0.7rem; padding: 5px 12px; }
  .sh-section { padding: 38px 0 !important; }
  .sh-section-sm { padding: 26px 0 !important; }

  /* Destination cards proportional height */
  .sh-dest-card { height: 210px !important; border-radius: 12px !important; }
  .sh-dest-card-body { padding: 16px !important; }
  .sh-dest-card-body h3 { font-size: 1.1rem !important; }
  .sh-dest-card-body p { font-size: 0.8rem !important; }

  /* Floating Trust Capsule Responsive Grid */
  .sh-trust-float { margin-top: -15px !important; margin-bottom: 24px !important; }
  .sh-trust-float-inner {
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    padding: 10px 14px !important;
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
  }
  .sh-trust-item {
    padding: 4px 6px !important;
    justify-content: flex-start !important;
    text-align: left !important;
  }
  .sh-trust-item i { width: 26px !important; height: 26px !important; font-size: 0.9rem !important; }
  .sh-trust-item span { font-size: 0.76rem !important; white-space: normal !important; }

  /* Cards & Forms Compact Padding */
  .sh-card, .sh-form-card, .glass-card .card-body { padding: 18px 16px !important; }
  .sh-modern-step-card { padding: 16px !important; }
  .sh-timeline-node { width: 64px !important; height: 64px !important; }

  /* Topbar & Header Mobile Adjustments */
  .topbar { font-size: 0.78rem !important; padding: 6px 0 !important; }
  .sh-main-header { padding-top: 6px !important; padding-bottom: 6px !important; }
  .navbar-brand img { max-height: 42px !important; width: auto !important; }

  /* Footer Mobile Responsiveness */
  .footer-bottom { text-align: center; }
  .footer-bottom-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px 12px;
    margin-top: 4px;
  }
  .footer-bottom-links a {
    margin-left: 0 !important;
    font-size: 0.8rem !important;
  }
  .footer-bottom-payment-badges {
    margin: 6px auto;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  h1, .h1 { font-size: 1.5rem !important; }
  h2, .h2 { font-size: 1.25rem !important; }
  .display-4 { font-size: 1.6rem !important; }
  .display-5 { font-size: 1.45rem !important; }
  .display-6 { font-size: 1.3rem !important; }

  .sh-dest-card { height: 195px !important; }
  .btn-lg { padding: 10px 18px !important; font-size: 0.9rem !important; }
  .sh-trust-float-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; padding: 8px 12px !important; gap: 4px !important; }
  .sh-trust-item { padding: 2px 4px !important; gap: 8px !important; }

  .footer-newsletter-card {
    padding: 16px 18px !important;
  }
  .footer-newsletter-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.05rem !important;
  }
  .newsletter-form {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .newsletter-form .btn-subscribe {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .payment-card-badge svg {
    width: 38px;
    height: 24px;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   MOBILE FIX PACK
   - Guard against horizontal overflow from off-canvas/transformed elements
   - Keep topbar contact items on a single row on phones
   - Allow long hero eyebrow labels to wrap instead of clipping
   - Compact hero slider controls so the trust bar sits tight under the hero
   ========================================================================== */
html, body {
  overflow-x: hidden;
  max-width: 100%;
}

/* Topbar: email + phone side by side on phones */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .topbar .row.align-items-center { flex-wrap: nowrap; }
  .topbar .row.align-items-center > [class*="col-"] { flex: 0 0 auto; width: auto; }
  .topbar .row.align-items-center > [class*="col-"]:last-child { margin-left: auto; }
  .topbar .d-flex { flex-wrap: nowrap !important; gap: 0.6rem !important; }
  .topbar, .topbar a, .topbar span { font-size: 0.72rem !important; }
  .topbar .border-start { display: none !important; } /* social icons hidden on phones */
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  /* Long hero eyebrow labels wrap instead of clipping at the viewport edge */
  .sh-hero .sh-hero-eyebrow {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    max-width: 100%;
    white-space: normal;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
  }
  /* Slimmer hero slider chrome so the section below sits tight */
  .sh-hero-slider .swiper-slide { padding: 40px 0 30px !important; }
  .sh-hero-controls { padding-top: 8px !important; padding-bottom: 14px !important; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOMEPAGE REVAMP - IMMIGRATION & GLOBAL MOBILITY STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

/* Hero Glass Assessment Card */
.sh-hero-glass-card {
    background: rgba(54, 12, 22, 0.78);
    backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.35);
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.sh-hero-glass-card .form-control-dark,
.sh-hero-glass-card .form-select-dark {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18) !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.sh-hero-glass-card .form-control-dark:focus,
.sh-hero-glass-card .form-select-dark:focus {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14) !important;
    border-color: var(--accent-gold) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.25) !important;
}

.sh-hero-glass-card .form-select-dark option {
    background-color: #360C16;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Program Category Pill Tabs */
.np-program-tabs {
    border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(54, 12, 22, 0.08);
    gap: 8px;
}

.np-program-tabs .nav-link {
    color: #5B6E83;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    padding: 10px 22px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    background: #FFFFFF;
}

.np-program-tabs .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    background: rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.25);
}

.np-program-tabs .nav-link.active {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #360C16 0%, #581827 100%) !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    border-color: var(--accent-gold) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(54, 12, 22, 0.2);
}

.np-program-tabs .nav-link.active i {
    color: var(--accent-gold) !important;
}

/* Modern Immigration Program Cards */
.np-program-card {
    border-radius: 18px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    border: 1px solid rgba(54, 12, 22, 0.08);
    background: #FFFFFF;
}

.np-program-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(54, 12, 22, 0.12) !important;
    border-color: rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.45);
}

.np-program-media {
    position: relative;
    height: 200px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-top-left-radius: 17px;
    border-top-right-radius: 17px;
}

.np-program-media img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.np-program-card:hover .np-program-media img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

.np-program-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    right: 14px;
    background: rgba(54, 12, 22, 0.88);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.4);
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 50px;
}

/* Comparison Matrix (NexusPoint vs Generic) */
.np-compare-card {
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.np-compare-header-best {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #360C16 0%, #581827 100%);
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--accent-gold);
}

/* Interactive Pathway Finder */
.np-pathway-finder {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #360C16 0%, #0F2D54 60%, #20060c 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.3);
    border-radius: 24px;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.np-pathway-option-btn {
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 14px;
    text-align: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.np-pathway-option-btn:hover,
.np-pathway-option-btn.active {
    background: rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.15);
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.np-pathway-option-btn.active i {
    color: var(--accent-gold) !important;
}

/* Stat Counter Badges */
.np-stat-box {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(54, 12, 22, 0.08);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.np-stat-box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(54, 12, 22, 0.08);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ACCREDITATIONS & REGULATORY OVERLAP SLIDER
   ========================================================================== */
.np-accreditations-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 20;
    margin-top: -45px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.np-accreditations-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.28);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(54, 12, 22, 0.12);
    padding: 16px 24px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.np-accreditations-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #360C16 0%, #D4A054 50%, #360C16 100%);
}

.np-logo-track {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    width: max-content;
    animation: npScrollLogos 24s linear infinite;
    gap: 40px;
}

.np-logo-track:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

.np-accreditation-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 8px 20px;
    height: 80px;
    min-width: 170px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(54, 12, 22, 0.08);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, filter 0.25s ease;
}

.np-accreditation-item:last-child {
    border-right: none;
}

.np-accreditation-item img {
    max-height: 55px;
    max-width: 150px;
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: grayscale(15%) contrast(105%);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.np-accreditation-item:hover img {
    filter: grayscale(0%) contrast(110%);
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

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

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .np-accreditations-wrapper {
        margin-top: -30px;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
    .np-accreditations-card {
        padding: 12px 14px;
        border-radius: 16px;
    }
    .np-accreditation-item {
        height: 65px;
        min-width: 130px;
        padding: 6px 12px;
    }
    .np-accreditation-item img {
        max-height: 44px;
        max-width: 115px;
    }
}


/* Hero Slider & Accreditation Overlap Refinements */
.sh-hero-slider {
    padding-bottom: 0 !important;
    position: relative;
    overflow: visible !important;
}

.sh-hero-slider .swiper-slide {
    padding-top: 40px !important;
    padding-bottom: 100px !important;
}

.np-accreditations-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 20;
    margin-top: -38px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.np-accreditations-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 18px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(54, 12, 22, 0.12);
    padding: 16px 24px;
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .sh-hero-slider .swiper-slide {
        padding-top: 30px !important;
        padding-bottom: 85px !important;
    }
    .sh-hero-controls {
        bottom: 45px !important;
    }
    .np-accreditations-wrapper {
        margin-top: -25px;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LUXURY HEADER, LOGO BADGE & TOP-CENTER OVERLAY MENU STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

/* Brand Logo Container */
.np-brand-badge {
    position: relative;
    padding: 4px 14px 4px 6px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.np-brand-badge::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    top: 15%;
    bottom: 15%;
    width: 1.5px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.45) 50%, transparent 100%);
}

.np-brand-badge:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.02);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 10px rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.25));
}

.np-brand-badge img {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, filter 0.3s ease;
}

/* Floating Pill Desktop Nav */
.sh-floating-pill-nav {
    position: static !important;
    background: #FFFFFF !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.32) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(54, 12, 22, 0.07) !important;
    border-radius: 50px !important;
    padding: 4px 6px 4px 16px !important;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.sh-floating-pill-nav .nav-link {
    color: #4A2B33 !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
    padding: 8px 14px !important;
    position: relative;
    transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.sh-floating-pill-nav .nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 2px;
    left: 50%;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--accent-gold);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.sh-floating-pill-nav .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--primary-color) !important;
}

.sh-floating-pill-nav .nav-link:hover::after,
.sh-floating-pill-nav .nav-link.active::after {
    width: 60%;
}

.sh-floating-pill-nav .nav-link.active {
    color: var(--primary-color) !important;
}

/* Mega Menu Enhancements - Centered, Wide, No Scrollbars, Generous Breathing Space */
.dropdown-menu.mega-menu {
    display: block !important;
    position: absolute !important;
    width: 92vw !important;
    max-width: 1220px !important;
    left: 50% !important;
    top: calc(100% + 12px) !important;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(10px) !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 28px 36px !important;
    border: none !important;
    border-top: 3.5px solid var(--accent-gold) !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 55px rgba(32, 6, 12, 0.22) !important;
    background: #FFFFFF !important;
    opacity: 0 !important;
    visibility: hidden !important;
    transition: all 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) !important;
    z-index: 1060 !important;
}

.sh-floating-pill-nav .nav-item.dropdown:hover > .dropdown-menu.mega-menu {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0) !important;
}

/* Remove all height constraints and scrollbars so all items show at once */
.mega-menu .row > div,
.mega-menu .col-lg-4,
.mega-menu .col-lg-3,
.mega-menu-list {
    max-height: none !important;
    height: auto !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
    overflow-y: visible !important;
    scrollbar-width: none !important;
}

.mega-menu .row > div::-webkit-scrollbar,
.mega-menu-list::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none !important;
    width: 0 !important;
    height: 0 !important;
}

/* Column spacing & breathing space */
.mega-menu .row > div {
    position: relative !important;
    padding-left: 1.5rem !important;
    padding-right: 1.5rem !important;
}
.mega-menu .row > div:first-child {
    padding-left: 0.5rem !important;
}
.mega-menu .row > div:last-child {
    padding-right: 0.5rem !important;
}

/* Column dividers */
.mega-menu .row > div:not(:last-child)::after {
    content: '' !important;
    position: absolute !important;
    right: 0 !important;
    top: 6px !important;
    bottom: 6px !important;
    width: 1px !important;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg,
            transparent 0%,
            rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.28) 15%,
            rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.28) 85%,
            transparent 100%) !important;
}

.mega-menu-title {
    color: var(--primary-color) !important;
    font-size: 0.86rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px !important;
    margin-bottom: 14px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    border-bottom: 1.5px solid rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.3) !important;
    padding-bottom: 8px !important;
}

.mega-menu-list {
    list-style: none !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 3px !important;
}

.mega-menu-list li {
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
}

.mega-menu-list li a {
    color: #4A2831 !important;
    font-size: 0.87rem !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    padding: 6px 12px !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: flex-start !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.22s ease !important;
    line-height: 1.35 !important;
}

.mega-menu-list li a:hover {
    background: rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.12) !important;
    color: var(--primary-color) !important;
    transform: translateX(4px) !important;
    padding-left: 14px !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FULL-SCREEN TOP-CENTER OVERLAY MOBILE MENU
   ========================================================================== */
.np-mobile-overlay-menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background: rgba(32, 6, 12, 0.97);
    backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    z-index: 99999;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: scale(0.92) translateY(-40px);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    overflow-y: auto;
    padding: 24px 20px 40px;
}

.np-mobile-overlay-menu.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
}

.np-overlay-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding-bottom: 18px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.25);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.np-overlay-close-btn {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.4);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.np-overlay-close-btn:hover {
    background: var(--accent-gold);
    color: #20060C;
    transform: rotate(90deg) scale(1.08);
}

.np-overlay-nav-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 30px 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
}

.np-overlay-nav-item {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-16px);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.np-mobile-overlay-menu.active .np-overlay-nav-item {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Stagger delay */
.np-mobile-overlay-menu.active .np-overlay-nav-item:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.06s; }
.np-mobile-overlay-menu.active .np-overlay-nav-item:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.10s; }
.np-mobile-overlay-menu.active .np-overlay-nav-item:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.14s; }
.np-mobile-overlay-menu.active .np-overlay-nav-item:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.18s; }

/* Collapsible Sub-Menu Styles */
.np-overlay-has-sub .np-overlay-sub-menu {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.25s ease;
    opacity: 0;
    padding-left: 20px;
}

.np-overlay-has-sub.open .np-overlay-sub-menu {
    max-height: 600px;
    opacity: 1;
    margin-top: 6px;
}

.np-overlay-has-sub .np-overlay-sub-menu li {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-8px);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.np-overlay-has-sub.open .np-overlay-sub-menu li {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

.np-overlay-has-sub.open .np-overlay-sub-menu li:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.04s; }
.np-overlay-has-sub.open .np-overlay-sub-menu li:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.07s; }
.np-overlay-has-sub.open .np-overlay-sub-menu li:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.10s; }
.np-overlay-has-sub.open .np-overlay-sub-menu li:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.13s; }
.np-overlay-has-sub.open .np-overlay-sub-menu li:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
.np-overlay-has-sub.open .np-overlay-sub-menu li:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.19s; }
.np-overlay-has-sub.open .np-overlay-sub-menu li:nth-child(7) { transition-delay: 0.22s; }
.np-overlay-has-sub.open .np-overlay-sub-menu li:nth-child(8) { transition-delay: 0.25s; }
.np-overlay-has-sub.open .np-overlay-sub-menu li:nth-child(9) { transition-delay: 0.28s; }

.np-overlay-sub-menu li a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: 8px 14px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.np-overlay-sub-menu li a:hover {
    background: rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.12);
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.np-overlay-sub-divider {
    height: 1px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    margin: 6px 0;
}

.np-overlay-sub-header {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    padding: 4px 14px 2px;
}

/* Toggle icon rotation */
.np-overlay-has-sub .toggle-icon {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.np-overlay-has-sub.open .toggle-icon {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.np-overlay-nav-link {
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    text-decoration: none;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.np-overlay-nav-link:hover,
.np-overlay-nav-link:active {
    background: rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.16) !important;
    border-color: var(--accent-gold) !important;
    color: var(--accent-gold) !important;
    padding-left: 22px;
}

.np-overlay-nav-link i.nav-icon {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    margin-right: 12px;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.np-overlay-nav-link .nav-arrow {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
}

.np-overlay-nav-link:hover .nav-arrow {
    transform: translateX(4px);
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.np-overlay-quick-actions {
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.2);
}

/* Custom Hamburger Toggle Button */
.np-burger-toggle {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.35);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 5px;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(54, 12, 22, 0.08);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    padding: 0;
}

.np-burger-toggle:hover {
    background: rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.12);
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.np-burger-toggle span {
    display: block;
    width: 22px;
    height: 2.2px;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.np-burger-toggle:hover span {
    background: var(--accent-gold);
}


/* ==========================================================================
   HERO LUXURY ANIMATIONS & MICRO-INTERACTIONS
   ========================================================================== */

/* Hero Eyebrow Shimmer */
.sh-hero-eyebrow-wrapper .badge {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px !important;
}

.sh-hero-eyebrow-wrapper .badge::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 60%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 245, 224, 0.45), transparent);
    animation: npShimmer 3.5s infinite;
}

@keyframes npShimmer {
    0% { left: -100%; }
    30%, 100% { left: 150%; }
}

/* Hero Glass Assessment Card Micro-Glow */
.sh-hero-glass-card {
    background: rgba(32, 6, 12, 0.65) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) !important;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.4) !important;
    border-radius: 24px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), 0 0 30px rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.1) !important;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.sh-hero-glass-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.65) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55), 0 0 40px rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.2) !important;
}

/* Glass Form Inputs Focus Polish */
.sh-hero-glass-card .form-control-dark,
.sh-hero-glass-card .form-select-dark {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18) !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.sh-hero-glass-card .form-control-dark:focus,
.sh-hero-glass-card .form-select-dark:focus {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14) !important;
    border-color: var(--accent-gold) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0.2rem rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.25) !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.sh-hero-glass-card .input-group-text {
    border-radius: 10px 0 0 10px !important;
}

.sh-hero-glass-card .form-control-dark,
.sh-hero-glass-card .form-select-dark {
    border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0 !important;
}

/* Gold Button Shine Animation */
.btn-gold {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

.btn-gold:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.45) !important;
}

.btn-gold::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 50%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4), transparent);
    transition: all 0.6s ease;
}

.btn-gold:hover::after {
    left: 150%;
}


/* Navbar Layout & Dropdown Caret Polish */
.sh-main-header {
    background: #FFFFFF !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.2) !important;
}

.sh-main-header .container-fluid {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.np-brand-badge {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-right: 1.5rem;
}

.sh-floating-pill-nav {
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sh-floating-pill-nav .nav-link {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 4px !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
}

.sh-floating-pill-nav .dropdown-toggle::after {
    display: inline-block !important;
    margin-left: 0.35em !important;
    vertical-align: 0.2em !important;
    border-top: 0.3em solid var(--accent-gold) !important;
    border-right: 0.3em solid transparent !important;
    border-bottom: 0 !important;
    border-left: 0.3em solid transparent !important;
    content: '' !important;
    position: static !important;
    transform: none !important;
    width: auto !important;
    height: auto !important;
}

.sh-floating-pill-nav .nav-link::after {
    display: none !important;
}

.sh-floating-pill-nav .dropdown-toggle:hover::after {
    border-top-color: var(--primary-color) !important;
}

/* Remove Ghost / Watermark Text from Hero Section */
.sh-hero-slide-content h1 + p,
.sh-hero-slide-bg::after,
.hero-watermark,
.watermark-text {
    text-shadow: none !important;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   REFINED LUXURY HEADER, ENLARGED LOGO & CENTER SLIDE OVERLAY MENU
   ========================================================================== */

/* Header & Brand Container */
.sh-main-header {
    background: #FFFFFF !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.22) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(54, 12, 22, 0.05) !important;
    padding-top: 12px !important;
    padding-bottom: 12px !important;
    min-height: 80px !important;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.np-brand-badge {
    padding: 2px 12px 2px 0;
    margin-right: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.np-brand-badge img {
    height: 52px !important;
    width: auto !important;
    max-width: 280px !important;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.np-brand-badge:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

/* Floating Pill Nav - Clean Luxury Active & Hover (No Underlines / No Dirty Shadows) */
.sh-floating-pill-nav {
    position: static !important;
    background: #FFFFFF !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.32) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(54, 12, 22, 0.06) !important;
    border-radius: 50px !important;
    padding: 5px 6px 5px 14px !important;
}

.sh-floating-pill-nav .nav-link {
    color: #360C16 !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    font-size: 0.92rem !important;
    padding: 7px 13px !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    border: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    text-shadow: none !important;
    transform: none !important;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease !important;
}

.sh-floating-pill-nav .nav-link::before,
.sh-floating-pill-nav .nav-link::after {
    display: none !important;
    content: none !important;
}

.sh-floating-pill-nav .dropdown-toggle::after {
    display: inline-block !important;
    content: '' !important;
    margin-left: 0.35em !important;
    vertical-align: 0.2em !important;
    border-top: 0.3em solid var(--accent-gold) !important;
    border-right: 0.3em solid transparent !important;
    border-bottom: 0 !important;
    border-left: 0.3em solid transparent !important;
    transition: border-top-color 0.2s ease;
}

/* Refined Hover State: Soft Gold Text & Subtle Glow */
.sh-floating-pill-nav .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--accent-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.09) !important;
}

.sh-floating-pill-nav .nav-link:hover .dropdown-toggle::after {
    border-top-color: var(--accent-gold-hover) !important;
}

/* Refined Active State: Clean Gold Highlight */
.sh-floating-pill-nav .nav-link.active {
    color: var(--primary-color) !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    background: rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.16) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.35) !important;
}

/* 9-Dot Grid Button */
.btn-grid-offcanvas {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #360C16 !important;
    color: #D4A054 !important;
    border: 1.5px solid #D4A054 !important;
    display: none !important;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(54, 12, 22, 0.25);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .btn-grid-offcanvas {
        display: inline-flex !important;
    }
}

.btn-grid-offcanvas:hover {
    background: #581827 !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    transform: scale(1.08) rotate(90deg);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.4);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FULL-SCREEN CENTER SLIDE / SCALE OVERLAY MENU
   ========================================================================== */
.np-mobile-overlay-menu {
    position: fixed !important;
    top: 0 !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    width: 100vw !important;
    height: 100vh !important;
    background: rgba(32, 6, 12, 0.96) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(28px) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(28px) !important;
    z-index: 99999 !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    opacity: 0 !important;
    visibility: hidden !important;
    transform: scale(0.88) !important;
    transition: opacity 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.35s !important;
    overflow-y: auto !important;
    padding: 28px 24px 40px !important;
}

.np-mobile-overlay-menu.active {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
    transform: scale(1) !important;
}

.np-overlay-container {
    max-width: 680px;
    width: 100%;
    margin: auto;
}


/* Compact Sleek Header Container & Grid Overlay */
.sh-main-header {
    background: #FFFFFF !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.22) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(54, 12, 22, 0.05) !important;
    padding-top: 8px !important;
    padding-bottom: 8px !important;
    min-height: 70px !important;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.sh-main-header .container-fluid,
.sh-main-header .container-xl,
.sh-main-header .container {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
}

.np-brand-badge {
    padding: 0;
    margin-right: 1.25rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.np-brand-badge img {
    height: 50px !important;
    width: auto !important;
    max-width: 270px !important;
}

.sh-floating-pill-nav {
    min-height: 44px !important;
    padding: 3px 6px 3px 12px !important;
}

.sh-floating-pill-nav .nav-link {
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    padding: 6px 11px !important;
}

/* Full-Screen Center Overlay Menu (Scale & Center In) */
.np-mobile-overlay-menu {
    position: fixed !important;
    top: 0 !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    width: 100vw !important;
    height: 100vh !important;
    background: rgba(32, 6, 12, 0.97) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(28px) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(28px) !important;
    z-index: 99999 !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    opacity: 0 !important;
    visibility: hidden !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
    transform: scale(0.9) !important;
    transition: opacity 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.3s !important;
    overflow-y: auto !important;
    padding: 24px 20px 36px !important;
}

.np-mobile-overlay-menu.active {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
    pointer-events: auto !important;
    transform: scale(1) !important;
}

.np-overlay-container {
    max-width: 620px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    margin: auto !important;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   COMPACT EXECUTIVE HEADER & PERFECT PROPORTIONS
   ========================================================================== */
.sh-main-header {
    background: #FFFFFF !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.22) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(54, 12, 22, 0.05) !important;
    padding-top: 8px !important;
    padding-bottom: 8px !important;
    min-height: 68px !important;
    height: auto !important;
    z-index: 1040 !important;
}

.sh-main-header .container,
.sh-main-header .container-xl,
.sh-main-header .container-fluid {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    padding-left: clamp(16px, 2vw, 36px) !important;
    padding-right: clamp(16px, 2vw, 36px) !important;
}

.np-brand-badge {
    margin-right: 1.5rem !important;
}

.np-brand-badge img {
    height: 48px !important;
    width: auto !important;
    max-width: 260px !important;
    display: block !important;
}

.sh-floating-pill-nav {
    position: static !important;
    background: #FFFFFF !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.3) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 14px rgba(54, 12, 22, 0.06) !important;
    border-radius: 50px !important;
    padding: 3px 6px 3px 12px !important;
    min-height: 42px !important;
}

.sh-floating-pill-nav .nav-link {
    font-size: 0.86rem !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    padding: 5px 10px !important;
    color: #360C16 !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    border: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}

.sh-floating-pill-nav .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--accent-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.08) !important;
}

.sh-floating-pill-nav .nav-link.active {
    color: var(--primary-color) !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    background: rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.16) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.3) !important;
}

.btn-grid-offcanvas {
    width: 40px !important;
    height: 40px !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    background: #360C16 !important;
    color: #D4A054 !important;
    border: 1.5px solid #D4A054 !important;
    display: none !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(54, 12, 22, 0.2) !important;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .btn-grid-offcanvas {
        display: inline-flex !important;
    }
}

.btn-grid-offcanvas:hover {
    background: #581827 !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    transform: scale(1.06) rotate(90deg) !important;
}

.np-burger-toggle {
    width: 40px !important;
    height: 40px !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    background: #FFFFFF !important;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.4) !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    gap: 4.5px !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(54, 12, 22, 0.08) !important;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .np-burger-toggle {
        display: none !important;
    }
}

/* Full-Screen Center Overlay Menu */
.np-mobile-overlay-menu {
    position: fixed !important;
    top: 0 !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    width: 100vw !important;
    height: 100vh !important;
    background: rgba(32, 6, 12, 0.97) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(28px) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(28px) !important;
    z-index: 99999 !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    opacity: 0 !important;
    visibility: hidden !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
    transform: scale(0.92) !important;
    transition: opacity 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.3s !important;
    overflow-y: auto !important;
    padding: 24px 20px 36px !important;
}

.np-mobile-overlay-menu.active {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
    pointer-events: auto !important;
    transform: scale(1) !important;
}

.np-overlay-container {
    max-width: 600px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    margin: auto !important;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SLIDER HEIGHT & GUARANTEED TEXT VISIBILITY FIX
   ========================================================================== */

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .sh-hero-slider,
    .sh-hero-slider .heroSlider,
    .sh-hero-slider .swiper-wrapper {
        min-height: 520px !important;
        max-height: 680px !important;
        height: auto !important;
        position: relative !important;
        overflow: visible !important;
    }

    .sh-hero-slider .swiper-slide {
        min-height: 520px !important;
        padding-top: 30px !important;
        padding-bottom: 70px !important;
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .sh-hero-slider,
    .sh-hero-slider .heroSlider,
    .sh-hero-slider .swiper-wrapper {
        min-height: auto !important;
        max-height: none !important;
        height: auto !important;
        overflow: visible !important;
    }

    .sh-hero-slider .swiper-slide {
        min-height: auto !important;
        height: auto !important;
        padding-top: 24px !important;
        padding-bottom: 40px !important;
        display: block !important;
    }
}

/* Guarantee Slide Text Visibility - Never Hidden */
.sh-hero-slide-content,
.sh-hero-slide-content > *,
.sh-hero-eyebrow-wrapper,
.sh-hero-slide-content h1,
.sh-hero-slide-content p,
.sh-hero-slide-content .d-flex {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
    transform: none !important;
    display: block;
}

.sh-hero-slide-content .d-flex {
    display: flex !important;
}

.sh-hero-slide-content h1 {
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.2vw, 3.2rem) !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    line-height: 1.15 !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px !important;
    margin-bottom: 1rem !important;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) !important;
}

.sh-hero-slide-content p.lead {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.90) !important;
    font-size: clamp(0.98rem, 1.12vw, 1.15rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.65 !important;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem !important;
    max-width: 820px !important;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35) !important;
}

/* Glass Form Card Compactness */
.sh-hero-glass-card {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
    transform: none !important;
    padding: 1.5rem !important;
    max-width: 440px !important;
    margin-left: auto !important;
}

.sh-hero-glass-card .form-control-dark,
.sh-hero-glass-card .form-select-dark {
    padding: 0.45rem 0.75rem !important;
    font-size: 0.84rem !important;
}

.sh-hero-controls {
    bottom: 22px !important;
    z-index: 10 !important;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   ELIGIBILITY ASSESSMENT INTERACTIVE WIZARD STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.np-wizard-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.np-option-card {
    display: block;
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
    margin: 0;
    height: 100%;
}

.np-option-card input[type='radio'] {
    position: absolute;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.np-option-content {
    border: 2px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 20px 18px;
    background: #FAFAFA;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.np-option-card:hover .np-option-content {
    border-color: rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.6);
    background: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(54, 12, 22, 0.06);
}

.np-option-card input[type='radio']:checked + .np-option-content {
    border-color: var(--accent-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.08) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.18) !important;
}

.np-option-card input[type='radio']:checked + .np-option-content strong {
    color: var(--primary-color) !important;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   UNIVERSAL HIGH-CONTRAST ACCORDION FIX (CRYSTAL-CLEAR READABILITY)
   ========================================================================== */

.accordion-item {
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.25) !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    margin-bottom: 14px !important;
    background: #FFFFFF !important;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(54, 12, 22, 0.04) !important;
}

.accordion-button {
    background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
    color: #20060C !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    font-size: 1rem !important;
    padding: 18px 22px !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    border: none !important;
    transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
}

.accordion-button:hover {
    background-color: rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.06) !important;
    color: var(--primary-color) !important;
}

.accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
    background-color: rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.12) !important;
    color: #20060C !important;
    border-left: 5px solid #D4A054 !important;
    box-shadow: inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.2) !important;
}

.accordion-body {
    background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
    color: #334155 !important;
    padding: 20px 24px !important;
    font-size: 0.93rem !important;
    line-height: 1.7 !important;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   FUTURISTIC, LUXURY & ULTRA-MODERN SCROLLBAR ENGINE
   ========================================================================== */

/* Modern CSS Standards (Firefox & Future Browsers) */
* {
    scrollbar-width: thin;
    scrollbar-color: #D4A054 rgba(32, 6, 12, 0.08);
}

html {
    scrollbar-width: thin;
    scrollbar-color: #D4A054 rgba(32, 6, 12, 0.06);
}

/* WebKit & Blink Browsers (Chrome, Edge, Safari, Opera) */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: rgba(32, 6, 12, 0.03);
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin: 4px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #E6C285 0%, #D4A054 50%, #A87428 100%);
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.4);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFF0D0 0%, #E6C285 40%, #D4A054 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.75), inset 0 0 4px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-corner {
    background: transparent;
}

/* Dedicated Futuristic Scrollbar Container Class */
.dropdown-menu,
.np-overlay-container,
.np-mobile-overlay-menu,
.navbar-collapse,
.modal-body {
    scrollbar-width: thin;
    scrollbar-color: #D4A054 rgba(32, 6, 12, 0.06);
}

.dropdown-menu::-webkit-scrollbar,
.np-overlay-container::-webkit-scrollbar,
.np-mobile-overlay-menu::-webkit-scrollbar,
.navbar-collapse::-webkit-scrollbar,
.modal-body::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 5px;
    height: 5px;
}

.dropdown-menu::-webkit-scrollbar-track,
.np-overlay-container::-webkit-scrollbar-track,
.np-mobile-overlay-menu::-webkit-scrollbar-track,
.navbar-collapse::-webkit-scrollbar-track,
.modal-body::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.05);
    border-radius: 10px;
    margin: 2px 0;
}

.dropdown-menu::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb,
.np-overlay-container::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb,
.np-mobile-overlay-menu::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb,
.navbar-collapse::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb,
.modal-body::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #E6C285 0%, #D4A054 60%, #9E6B20 100%);
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.35);
}

.dropdown-menu::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover,
.np-overlay-container::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover,
.np-mobile-overlay-menu::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover,
.navbar-collapse::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover,
.modal-body::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFF4DC 0%, #E6C285 50%, #D4A054 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.7);
}

/* Mega Menu Column Aesthetic Refinement - Fully Visible, No Scrollbars */
.mega-menu .col-lg-4, .mega-menu .col-lg-3 { max-height: none !important; overflow: visible !important; }

/* ==========================================================================
   FUTURISTIC & LUXURY FOOTER ENHANCEMENTS
   ========================================================================== */
.footer-modern {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #1C0308 0%, #120104 100%) !important;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.footer-modern::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(212,160,84,0.6), transparent);
}

.footer-newsletter-card {
    background: rgba(36, 6, 14, 0.85) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.35) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.4), 0 0 25px rgba(212,160,84,0.08) !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    padding: 35px 40px !important;
}

.newsletter-form .form-control {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.3) !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    border-radius: 30px !important;
    padding: 12px 22px !important;
    font-size: 0.92rem !important;
    transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
}

.newsletter-form .form-control:focus {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
    border-color: var(--accent-gold) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.35) !important;
    outline: none !important;
}

.newsletter-form .btn-subscribe {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E6C285 0%, #D4A054 100%) !important;
    color: #20060C !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    border-radius: 30px !important;
    padding: 12px 28px !important;
    border: none !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.3) !important;
    transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
}

.newsletter-form .btn-subscribe:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.5) !important;
}

/* Futuristic Hub Cards */
.footer-hub-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.footer-hub-card:hover {
    background: rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.35);
    transform: translateX(4px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.footer-hub-icon {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    background: rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.25);
}

.footer-bottom {
    background: rgba(10, 1, 3, 0.95) !important;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.15) !important;
    padding: 22px 0 !important;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   FLIGHTRADAR24-INSPIRED INTERACTIVE GLOBAL RADAR & WAYPOINTS
   ========================================================================== */
.np-flightradar-section {
    position: relative;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.3) !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.3) !important;
}

/* Concentric Radar Rings & Sweep Animation */
.np-radar-grid-bg {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.np-radar-ring {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.25);
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 15px rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.05);
}
.np-radar-ring.ring-1 { width: 350px; height: 350px; }
.np-radar-ring.ring-2 { width: 700px; height: 700px; }
.np-radar-ring.ring-3 { width: 1100px; height: 1100px; border-style: dashed; }

.np-radar-sweep {
    position: absolute;
    width: 1000px;
    height: 1000px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: conic-gradient(from 0deg, rgba(212,160,84,0.18) 0deg, rgba(212,160,84,0) 60deg, transparent 360deg);
    animation: npRadarSweepAnim 10s linear infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes npRadarSweepAnim {
    from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* Live Beacon Indicator */
.np-live-beacon {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: #4ADE80;
    background: rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(74, 222, 128, 0.3);
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
}

.np-beacon-dot {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    background: #4ADE80;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px #4ADE80;
    animation: npPulseBeacon 1.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes npPulseBeacon {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
    50% { transform: scale(1.6); opacity: 0.4; }
}

/* Route Filter Tabs */
.np-flight-tab-btn {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.25);
    color: #E2E8F0;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 5px 14px;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.np-flight-tab-btn:hover,
.np-flight-tab-btn.active {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212,160,84,0.3) 0%, rgba(212,160,84,0.15) 100%);
    border-color: #D4A054;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.3);
}

.np-plane-icon-mini {
    display: inline-block;
    color: #D4A054;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-right: 4px;
}

/* Flightradar24 Aircraft Wrapper */
.np-fr24-plane {
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.np-fr24-callsign {
    pointer-events: none;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.np-fr24-icon-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: transform 0.1s linear;
}

/* Waypoint Cards */
.np-waypoint-card {
    background: rgba(36, 6, 14, 0.7);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.22);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    min-height: 220px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.np-waypoint-card:hover,
.np-waypoint-card.np-node-illuminated {
    background: rgba(54, 12, 22, 0.95);
    border-color: #D4A054;
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 25px rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.35);
}

.np-waypoint-badge-wrap {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
}

.np-waypoint-icon {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    background: rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.15);
    border: 2px solid #D4A054;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.2);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.np-waypoint-card.np-node-illuminated .np-waypoint-icon {
    background: #D4A054;
    box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.7);
}

.np-waypoint-card.np-node-illuminated .np-waypoint-icon i {
    color: #20060C !important;
}

.np-waypoint-tag {
    position: absolute;
    top: -5px;
    right: -10px;
    background: #150207;
    color: #D4A054;
    border: 1px solid #D4A054;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-family: monospace;
    padding: 1px 5px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    z-index: 4;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   CANDIDATE GLOBAL MOBILITY & 5-STEP JOURNEY STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.np-corridor-card {
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.np-corridor-card:hover {
    background: #FFFFFF !important;
    border-color: #D4A054 !important;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.np-step-card {
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    min-height: 180px;
}
.np-step-card:hover,
.np-step-card.np-step-active {
    border-color: #D4A054 !important;
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(54, 12, 22, 0.12) !important;
}

.np-step-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: rgba(54, 12, 22, 0.05);
    border: 2px solid rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.3);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.np-step-card.np-step-active .np-step-icon {
    background: #360C16;
    border-color: #D4A054;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.4);
}
.np-step-card.np-step-active .np-step-icon i {
    color: #D4A054 !important;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   EXPANSIVE MULTI-PLANE GLOBAL MIGRATION CORRIDORS STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.np-multiplane-flight-section {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.35) !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.35) !important;
}

.np-corridor-btn {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.3);
    color: #F1F5F9;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    border-radius: 25px;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.np-corridor-btn:hover,
.np-corridor-btn.active {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212,160,84,0.35) 0%, rgba(212,160,84,0.18) 100%);
    border-color: #D4A054;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.35);
}

.np-vector-jet-plane {
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.np-jet-icon-box {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: transform 0.08s linear;
}

.np-step-hover-card {
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.np-step-hover-card:hover {
    background: rgba(54, 12, 22, 0.85) !important;
    border-color: #D4A054 !important;
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 0 15px rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.2);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PREMIUM IMMIGRATION JOURNEY — EDITORIAL UPGRADE (Homepage Redesign)
   Replaces generic card-grid with connected timeline for immigration consultancy
   ========================================================================== */
.np-immigration-journey {
    position: relative;
}
.np-immigration-journey::before {
    content:'';
    position:absolute;
    inset:0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse 900px 400px at 50% -10%, rgba(212,160,84,0.12), transparent 60% ),
                linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.02), transparent);
    pointer-events:none;
    z-index:1;
}
.np-journey-timeline {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}
.np-timeline-line {
    position: absolute;
    top: 34px;
    left: 6%;
    right: 6%;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(212,160,84,0.0) 0%, rgba(212,160,84,0.55) 15%, rgba(212,160,84,0.55) 85%, rgba(212,160,84,0.0) 100%);
    z-index: 0;
}
.np-step-card {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 22px 18px 18px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
.np-step-card:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.09);
    border-color: rgba(212,160,84,0.45);
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.45), 0 0 0 1px rgba(212,160,84,0.15);
}
.np-step-card-featured {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(212,160,84,0.16) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.07) 100%);
    border-color: rgba(212,160,84,0.5);
}
.np-step-number {
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #1A040A;
    border: 2px solid rgba(212,160,84,0.5);
    color: #D4A054;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
}
.np-step-number.gold {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D4A054 0%, #B88235 100%);
    color: #1A040A;
    border-color: #D4A054;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(212,160,84,0.45);
}
.np-step-number span { line-height: 1; }
.np-step-icon {
    color: #D4A054;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    opacity: 0.95;
}

/* Premium Program Hub — editorial cards upgrade */
.np-program-hub-premium .np-program-card {
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(54,12,22,0.07);
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(54,12,22,0.06);
}
.np-program-hub-premium .np-program-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(54,12,22,0.14);
    border-color: rgba(212,160,84,0.38);
}
.np-program-hub-premium .np-program-media {
    height: 190px;
    border-radius: 0;
    position: relative;
}
.np-program-hub-premium .np-program-media::after {
    content:'';
    position:absolute;
    inset:0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 45%, rgba(26,4,10,0.55) 100%);
    pointer-events:none;
}
.np-program-hub-premium .np-program-badge {
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    background: rgba(26,4,10,0.78);
    border-color: rgba(212,160,84,0.45);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}

/* Why NexusPoint — premium divider + subtle texture */
.np-compare-header-best {
    position: relative;
}
.np-compare-header-best::after {
    content:'';
    position:absolute;
    bottom:-1px;
    left:0;
    right:0;
    height:1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(212,160,84,0.6), transparent);
}

/* Document Checklist — upgrade from flat grey boxes */
.np-doc-feature {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid rgba(54,12,22,0.08);
    border-left: 3px solid #D4A054;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 16px;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.np-doc-feature:hover {
    border-color: rgba(212,160,84,0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(54,12,22,0.08);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .np-timeline-line { display: none !important; }
    .np-step-card { padding: 18px 16px; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TRUST & GUARANTEE — PREMIUM UNIFIED CARD (Revamp)
   ========================================================================== */
.np-trust-wrapper {
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(54,12,22,0.10), 0 2px 10px rgba(54,12,22,0.06);
}
.np-trust-vs-badge {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 2px solid #D4A054;
    color: #360C16;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 3;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(54,12,22,0.15);
}
.np-trust-vertical-divider {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(212,160,84,0.35) 12%, rgba(212,160,84,0.35) 88%, transparent 100%);
    z-index: 2;
}
.np-trust-icon {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 1px;
}
.np-trust-icon.gold {
    background: rgba(212,160,84,0.14);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212,160,84,0.45);
    color: #B88235;
}
.np-trust-icon.muted {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid rgba(148,163,184,0.35);
    color: #94A3B8;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
}
.np-trust-divider {
    height: 1px;
    background: rgba(54,12,22,0.06);
    margin: 0;
}
.np-trust-divider.muted {
    background: rgba(148,163,184,0.18);
}
.np-trust-row { min-width: 0; }
.np-trust-footer {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .np-trust-vs-badge, .np-trust-vertical-divider { display: none !important; }
    .np-trust-wrapper { border-radius: 18px; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SERVICES HUB — FUTURISTIC BENTO & EDITORIAL (Services/index.php revamp)
   ========================================================================== */
.np-bento-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 18px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(54,12,22,0.07);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(54,12,22,0.06);
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.np-bento-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 36px rgba(54,12,22,0.13);
    border-color: rgba(212,160,84,0.38);
}
.np-bento-media {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.np-bento-media img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
}
.np-bento-card:hover .np-bento-media img { transform: scale(1.08); }
.np-bento-gradient {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 40%, rgba(10,1,3,0.55) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.np-bento-badge {
    position: absolute; top: 14px; left: 14px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.96);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    color: #360C16;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212,160,84,0.3);
    font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 800;
    padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 50px;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}
.np-bento-num {
    position: absolute; top: 14px; right: 14px;
    width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(54,12,22,0.78);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212,160,84,0.35);
    color: #D4A054; font-weight: 800; font-size: 0.70rem;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.np-bento-cta {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 6px;
    width: 100%; padding: 10px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: #FFFFFF; color: #360C16;
    border: 1px solid rgba(54,12,22,0.14);
    font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.88rem;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.np-bento-cta:hover {
    background: #360C16; color: #FFFFFF; border-color: #360C16;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.np-editorial-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 18px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(54,12,22,0.07);
    padding: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(54,12,22,0.06);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
}
.np-editorial-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(54,12,22,0.12);
    border-color: rgba(212,160,84,0.30);
}
.np-editorial-card.featured {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFF9F0 0%, #FFFFFF 100%);
    border-color: rgba(212,160,84,0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(212,160,84,0.15);
}
.np-editorial-num {
    position: absolute; top: 14px; right: 16px;
    font-size: 42px; font-weight: 900; line-height: 1;
    color: rgba(54,12,22,0.06);
}
.np-editorial-cta {
    font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.86rem;
    color: #360C16; text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #D4A054;
    padding-bottom: 2px;
    transition: gap 0.2s ease;
}
.np-editorial-cta:hover { gap: 10px; color: #360C16; }
.np-roadmap-timeline { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.np-roadmap-line {
    position: absolute; top: 36px; left: 8%; right: 8%; height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(212,160,84,0.5) 15%, rgba(212,160,84,0.5) 85%, transparent);
}
.np-roadmap-step {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212,160,84,0.22);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 20px 14px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.np-roadmap-step:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
    border-color: rgba(212,160,84,0.42);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.np-roadmap-step.featured {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(212,160,84,0.16), rgba(255,255,255,0.07));
    border-color: rgba(212,160,84,0.42);
}
.np-roadmap-num {
    width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: #1A040A; border: 2px solid rgba(212,160,84,0.45);
    color: #D4A054; font-weight: 800; font-size: 0.85rem;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.np-roadmap-num.gold {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D4A054, #B88235);
    color: #1A040A; border-color: #D4A054;
}
.np-roadmap-icon { color: #D4A054; font-size: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.np-why-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 18px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(54,12,22,0.07);
    padding: 24px 18px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(54,12,22,0.05);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.np-why-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(54,12,22,0.10);
    border-color: rgba(212,160,84,0.28);
}
.np-why-card.featured {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFF9F0 0%, #FFFFFF 100%);
    border-color: rgba(212,160,84,0.30);
}
.np-why-icon {
    width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 14px;
    background: rgba(54,12,22,0.06); border: 1px solid rgba(54,12,22,0.08);
    color: #360C16; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
}
.np-why-icon.gold {
    background: rgba(212,160,84,0.14); color: #B88235; border-color: rgba(212,160,84,0.30);
}
.np-why-num {
    position: absolute; top: 12px; right: 14px;
    font-size: 28px; font-weight: 900; color: rgba(54,12,22,0.05); line-height: 1;
}
.np-mini-stat {
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}
.np-mini-stat:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* Detail Renderer — Premium Eligibility & Docs */
.np-elig-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 14px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(54,12,22,0.07);
    border-left: 3px solid #D4A054;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(54,12,22,0.04);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.np-elig-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(54,12,22,0.08);
    border-color: rgba(212,160,84,0.30);
    border-left-color: #D4A054;
}
.np-doc-row {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid rgba(54,12,22,0.07);
    border-radius: 12px;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.np-doc-row:hover {
    border-color: rgba(212,160,84,0.28);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(54,12,22,0.06);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Portal D2 Visa — Responsive & Color Fixes (Fees, Verification, Hero) */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .sh-hero .row.g-2 .col-6 { padding-left: 6px; padding-right: 6px; }
  .sh-hero .p-3.rounded-3 { padding: 12px !important; min-height: 72px !important; }
  .sh-hero strong { font-size: 0.82rem !important; }
  /* Fees table: allow horizontal scroll and reduce padding */
  .table-responsive { font-size: 0.82rem; }
  .table th.py-3.px-4, .table td.py-3\.5.px-4 { padding: 12px 14px !important; }
  /* Document list: stack tight */
  .np-doc-row { padding: 12px !important; }
}

/* Ensure fees table text remains visible on dark glass */
section[style*="background: #0A0103"] .table th { color: #FFFFFF !important; font-weight: 700; }
section[style*="background: #0A0103"] .table td { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82) !important; }
section[style*="background: #0A0103"] .table td[style*="color: #D4A054"] { color: #D4A054 !important; }
section[style*="background: #0A0103"] .table td:last-child { color: #FFFFFF !important; font-weight: 700; }

/* Verification card note readability */
section .alert-warning { background: rgba(212,160,84,0.14) !important; border: 1px solid rgba(212,160,84,0.28) !important; }
section .alert-warning small { color: #FFE9C2 !important; }
section .alert-warning strong { color: #D4A054 !important; }

/* Document rows: lean editorial, not heavy cards */
.np-doc-row {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(54,12,22,0.07);
  border-radius: 12px;
}
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .np-doc-row:hover { border-color: rgba(212,160,84,0.22); }
}

/* Benefits & Eligibility: ensure fit on mobile 1 col */
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .np-editorial-card, .np-elig-card { padding: 18px !important; }
  .np-editorial-num { font-size: 36px !important; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DOSSIER CHECKLIST — FUTURISTIC TIMELINE (No Cards)
   ========================================================================== */
.np-dossier-timeline {
  position: relative;
}
.np-dossier-line {
  position: absolute;
  left: 19px;
  top: 12px;
  bottom: 12px;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(212,160,84,0.0) 0%, rgba(212,160,84,0.35) 12%, rgba(212,160,84,0.35) 88%, rgba(212,160,84,0.0) 100%);
  z-index: 0;
}
.np-dossier-item {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  padding-left: 2px;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}
.np-dossier-item:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}
.np-dossier-index {
  position: relative;
  width: 42px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding-top: 2px;
}
.np-dossier-num {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: #B88235;
  background: rgba(212,160,84,0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,160,84,0.28);
  width: 30px;
  height: 18px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.np-dossier-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(54,12,22,0.08);
  color: #360C16;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(54,12,22,0.06);
}
.np-dossier-item:nth-child(3n+1) .np-dossier-icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF7E8 0%, #FFFFFF 100%); border-color: rgba(212,160,84,0.22); color: #B88235; }
.np-dossier-item:hover .np-dossier-icon { border-color: rgba(212,160,84,0.35); box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(212,160,84,0.18); }

.np-verify-row {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.np-verify-row:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-color: rgba(212,160,84,0.22);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.np-verify-step {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #1A040A;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,160,84,0.35);
  color: #D4A054;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.np-verify-step.gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D4A054 0%, #B88235 100%);
  color: #360C16;
  border-color: #D4A054;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .np-dossier-timeline { padding-left: 0 !important; }
  .np-dossier-line { left: 15px; }
  .np-dossier-item { gap: 12px !important; }
}

/* Global High-Contrast Blog & Gold Utility Tokens */
.bg-gold,
.badge.bg-gold {
    background-color: #d4a054 !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4a054 0%, #e2b26c 100%) !important;
    color: #1a080d !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.4) !important;
}

.btn-gold {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4a054 0%, #e8ba75 100%) !important;
    color: #2b0b14 !important;
    border: 1px solid #d4a054 !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-gold:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c59145 0%, #d4a054 100%) !important;
    color: #150307 !important;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.28);
}

.hover-text-wine:hover {
    color: #4a1020 !important;
}

.bg-wine-subtle {
    background-color: rgba(74, 16, 32, 0.08) !important;
    color: #4a1020 !important;
}

.text-wine {
    color: #4a1020 !important;
}



/* Responsive Mobile Table & Touch Enhancements */
.table-responsive {
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.4) transparent;
}

.table-responsive::-webkit-scrollbar {
  height: 6px;
}

.table-responsive::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.table-responsive::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background-color: rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.45);
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.table-responsive::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background-color: rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.75);
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .sh-hero h1 {
    font-size: 1.85rem !important;
  }
  .display-5 {
    font-size: 1.95rem !important;
  }
  .table-responsive table {
    min-width: 600px;
  }
  .np-bento-card {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  .btn-gold, .btn-primary, .btn-outline-light {
    padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Regulatory Disclosure Marquee & Floating Direct Representation Badge
   ========================================================================== */
.np-regulatory-ticker {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1A040A 0%, #360C16 50%, #1A040A 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-bottom: 1.5px solid #D4A054;
    padding: 7px 0;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1020;
}

.np-ticker-content {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 14px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    text-align: center;
}

.np-ticker-badge {
    background: #D4A054;
    color: #20060C;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.np-ticker-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D4A054 0%, #E8BA75 100%);
    color: #20060C !important;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    padding: 3px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    text-decoration: none;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
}

.np-ticker-btn:hover {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    color: #360C16 !important;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Floating Vertical Side Badge (Left Center on Desktop) */
.np-floating-legal-badge {
    position: fixed;
    left: 0;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 1040;
    display: none;
}

@media (min-width: 1200px) {
    .np-floating-legal-badge {
        display: block;
    }
}

.np-floating-legal-link {
    background: #360C16;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    border: 1.5px solid #D4A054;
    border-left: 0;
    padding: 12px 8px 12px 10px;
    border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    writing-mode: vertical-rl;
    text-orientation: mixed;
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.np-floating-legal-link:hover {
    background: #D4A054;
    color: #20060C !important;
    border-color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: rotate(180deg) translateX(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(212,160,84,0.35);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Continuous Moving Marquee & Responsive Regulatory Notice Engine
   ========================================================================== */
.np-marquee-wrapper {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #180308 0%, #24070E 50%, #180308 100%);
    border-bottom: 2px solid #D4A054;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1030;
    height: 42px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.np-marquee-fixed-badge {
    background: #180308;
    padding: 0 16px;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    z-index: 5;
    border-right: 1.5px solid rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.5);
    box-shadow: 4px 0 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.np-marquee-fixed-badge .badge {
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px !important;
    padding: 5px 10px !important;
    background: #D4A054 !important;
    color: #160307 !important;
    border-radius: 4px !important;
}

.np-marquee-track-container {
    flex-grow: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
    white-space: nowrap;
    position: relative;
}

.np-marquee-track {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    white-space: nowrap;
    animation: npMarqueeScroll 72s linear infinite;
    will-change: transform;
}

.np-marquee-wrapper:hover .np-marquee-track {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

.np-marquee-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 18px;
    padding-right: 60px;
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #F8FAFC;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

.np-marquee-text-main {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.np-marquee-text-main strong.text-gold {
    color: #F8C87A !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.np-marquee-text-sub {
    color: #F1F5F9 !important;
    font-weight: 500 !important;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.np-marquee-sep {
    color: rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.7);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.np-marquee-badge-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 0.76rem !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    padding: 4px 10px !important;
    background: rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.16) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.45) !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    border-radius: 6px !important;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

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

.np-marquee-btn {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 3px 12px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.np-marquee-btn.gold {
    background: #D4A054;
    color: #160307 !important;
}
.np-marquee-btn.gold:hover {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    color: #24070E !important;
}

.np-marquee-btn.blue {
    background: #0284C7;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
}
.np-marquee-btn.blue:hover {
    background: #38BDF8;
    color: #0F172A !important;
}

.np-marquee-btn.outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: #F8C87A !important;
    border: 1px solid #D4A054;
}
.np-marquee-btn.outline:hover {
    background: #D4A054;
    color: #160307 !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .np-marquee-wrapper {
        height: 38px;
    }
    .np-marquee-fixed-badge {
        padding: 0 10px;
    }
    .np-marquee-fixed-badge .badge {
        font-size: 0.64rem !important;
        padding: 3px 6px !important;
    }
    .np-marquee-item {
        font-size: 0.76rem;
        gap: 12px;
        padding-right: 40px;
    }
    .np-marquee-track {
        animation-duration: 60s;
    }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   EXPANDED BRAND LOGO & REFINED HEADER PROPORTIONS
   ========================================================================== */
.np-brand-badge {
    position: relative;
    padding-right: 1.25rem !important;
    margin-right: 1.25rem !important;
}

.np-brand-badge::after {
    right: 0 !important;
    top: 10% !important;
    bottom: 10% !important;
    width: 1.5px !important;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(212, 160, 84, 0.45) 50%, transparent 100%) !important;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .sh-main-header {
        padding-top: 6px !important;
        padding-bottom: 6px !important;
        min-height: 72px !important;
    }
    .np-brand-badge img {
        height: 54px !important;
        max-width: 320px !important;
        width: auto !important;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1200px) {
    .sh-main-header {
        padding-top: 8px !important;
        padding-bottom: 8px !important;
        min-height: 76px !important;
    }
    .np-brand-badge {
        padding-right: 1.5rem !important;
        margin-right: 1.5rem !important;
    }
    .np-brand-badge img {
        height: 58px !important;
        max-width: 360px !important;
        width: auto !important;
    }
}