/* ============================================================
           DESIGN TOKENS
           ============================================================ */
        :root {
          /* Palette */
          --gold:        #C9973A;
          --gold-light:  #E8B84B;
          --gold-pale:   #F5E6C8;
          --gold-dim:    rgba(201,151,58,0.18);
          --ink:         #120E08;
          --ink-soft:    #2A200F;
          --warm-black:  #1C1610;
          --parchment:   #F6EFE2;
          --off-white:   #FAF6EF;
          --stone:       #7A6848;
          --stone-light: #B8A88A;
          --stone-pale:  #D4C4A8;
          --teal:        #163D38;
          --teal-mid:    #1F5550;
          --crimson:     #6B1E1E;
          --border-gold: rgba(201,151,58,0.22);
          --border-gold-hover: rgba(201,151,58,0.55);

          /* Type */
          --serif: 'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif;
          --sans:  'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif;

          /* Spacing */
          --section-pad: clamp(64px, 9vw, 112px);
          --container: 1160px;
          --gap: clamp(20px, 3vw, 40px);
        }

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

        html {
          scroll-behavior: smooth;
          overflow-x: hidden;
          max-width: 100%;
        }

        body {
          font-family: var(--sans);
          background: var(--off-white);
          color: var(--ink);
          line-height: 1.6;
          -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
          overflow-x: hidden;
          max-width: 100%;
          width: 100%;
        }

        a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
        img { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
        button { cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; font-family: inherit; }

        /* ============================================================
           LAYOUT UTILITIES
           ============================================================ */
        .container {
          max-width: var(--container);
          margin: 0 auto;
          padding: 0 clamp(20px, 5vw, 60px);
        }

        .section-eyebrow {
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 10px;
          font-weight: 500;
          letter-spacing: 0.28em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          color: var(--gold);
          margin-bottom: 14px;
        }

        .section-title {
          font-family: var(--serif);
          font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 52px);
          font-weight: 400;
          line-height: 1.15;
          color: inherit;
        }

        .section-title em {
          font-style: italic;
          font-weight: 300;
        }

        .ornament-divider {
          display: flex;
          align-items: center;
          gap: 10px;
          margin: 20px 0 48px;
        }
        .ornament-divider .line { flex: 1; max-width: 48px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); opacity: 0.4; }
        .ornament-divider .diamond {
          width: 7px; height: 7px;
          border: 1px solid var(--gold);
          transform: rotate(45deg);
          flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        /* ============================================================
           SKIP LINK (ACCESSIBILITY)
           ============================================================ */
        .skip-link {
          position: absolute;
          transform: translateY(-100%);
          /*top: -100%;*/
          left: 16px;
          padding: 10px 20px;
          background: var(--gold);
          color: var(--ink);
          font-size: 13px;
          font-weight: 600;
          z-index: 9999;
          transition: top 0.2s;
        }
        .skip-link:focus { top: 16px; }

        /* ============================================================
           NAVIGATION
           ============================================================ */
        header { position: fixed !important; top:0; left:0; right:0; z-index:9000; height:64px; pointer-events:none; }
        header .nav { pointer-events:all; }
        .nav {
          position: fixed !important;
          top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
          z-index: 9000;
          height: 64px;
          display: flex;
          align-items: center;
          justify-content: space-between;
          padding: 0 clamp(16px, 3vw, 52px);
          background: rgba(12,9,4,0.98);
          border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.3);
          backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
          -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
          transition: background 0.3s ease;
          gap: 16px;
        }
        /* Scroll progress bar under nav */
        .nav::after {
          content: '';
          position: absolute;
          bottom: -1px; left: 0;
          height: 2px;
          width: var(--scroll-pct, 0%);
          background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
          transition: width 0.1s linear;
          pointer-events: none;
        }
        .nav.scrolled {
          background: rgba(10,7,3,0.99);
          border-bottom-color: rgba(201,151,58,0.45);
        }

        .nav-brand {
          display: flex;
          align-items: center;
          gap: 10px;
          flex-shrink: 0;
          text-decoration: none;
          width: fit-content;
        }
        .nav-brand-inner {
          display: flex;
          align-items: center;
          gap: 10px;
          flex-shrink: 0;
        }
        .nav-logo-mark {
          flex-shrink: 0;
          opacity: 0.9;
          transition: opacity 0.2s;
          display: flex;
          align-items: center;
        }
        .nav-brand:hover .nav-logo-mark { opacity: 1; }
        .nav-brand-text {
          display: flex;
          flex-direction: column;
          gap: 1px;
        }
        .nav-brand-name {
          font-family: var(--serif);
          font-size: clamp(16px, 2vw, 20px);
          font-weight: 500;
          color: var(--gold-light);
          letter-spacing: 0.04em;
          line-height: 1;
          white-space: nowrap;
        }
        .nav-india-badge {
          display: flex;
          align-items: center;
          gap: 5px;
          background: rgba(201,151,58,0.07);
          border: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.22);
          padding: 4px 8px 4px 5px;
          border-radius: 3px;
          transition: border-color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
          flex-shrink: 0;
          white-space: nowrap;
        }
        .nav-india-badge:hover {
          border-color: rgba(201,151,58,0.45);
          background: rgba(201,151,58,0.12);
        }
        .nav-flag-label {
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 8px;
          font-weight: 600;
          letter-spacing: 0.14em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          color: var(--stone-light);
        }
        @media (max-width: 1024px) {
          .nav-flag-label { display: none; }
          .nav-india-badge { padding: 3px 5px; }
        }
        .nav-brand-sub {
          font-size: 8.5px;
          letter-spacing: 0.26em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          color: var(--stone-light);
          font-weight: 400;
        }
        .nav-temple-line {
          width: 100%;
          height: 10px;
          display: block;
          margin-top: 2px;
          opacity: 0.8;
          transition: opacity 0.2s;
        }
        .nav-brand:hover .nav-temple-line { opacity: 1; }

        .nav-links {
          display: flex;
          align-items: center;
          gap: clamp(18px, 2.5vw, 32px);
          list-style: none;
        }
        .nav-links a {
          font-size: 11px;
          font-weight: 400;
          letter-spacing: 0.16em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          color: var(--stone-pale);
          transition: color 0.2s;
          padding: 4px 0;
          position: relative;
        }
        .nav-links a::after {
          content: '';
          position: absolute;
          bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
          height: 1px;
          background: var(--gold);
          transform: scaleX(0);
          transform-origin: left;
          transition: transform 0.25s ease;
        }
        .nav-links a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }
        .nav-links a:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
        .nav-links a.nav-active { color: var(--gold-light); }
        .nav-links a.nav-active::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

        .nav-cta {
          font-size: 10px;
          font-weight: 500;
          letter-spacing: 0.2em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          color: var(--gold);
          border: 1px solid var(--border-gold-hover);
          padding: 9px 22px;
          transition: all 0.25s;
        }
        .nav-cta:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--ink); }

        /* nav-right groups cta + lang toggle */
        .nav-right {
          display: flex;
          align-items: center;
          gap: 8px;
          flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        /* Language toggle pill */
        .lang-toggle {
          background: transparent;
          border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
          padding: 0;
          cursor: pointer;
          transition: border-color 0.2s;
          height: 36px;
          display: flex;
          align-items: center;
          overflow: hidden;
        }
        .lang-toggle:hover { border-color: var(--gold); }
        .lang-toggle-inner {
          display: flex;
          align-items: center;
          height: 100%;
        }
        .lang-opt {
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 10.5px;
          font-weight: 500;
          letter-spacing: 0.1em;
          color: var(--stone-light);
          padding: 0 11px;
          height: 100%;
          display: flex;
          align-items: center;
          transition: color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
        }
        .lang-opt.lang-active {
          color: var(--ink);
          background: var(--gold);
          font-weight: 600;
        }
        .lang-divider {
          color: rgba(201,151,58,0.3);
          font-size: 12px;
          pointer-events: none;
          line-height: 1;
        }

        /* Fade content during language switch */
        body.lang-switching [data-i18n] { opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.18s ease; }
        [data-i18n] { transition: opacity 0.22s ease; }

        /* Malayalam font inheritance */
        /*body.lang-ml .section-title,
        body.lang-ml .hero-title,
        body.lang-ml .legacy-quote-text,
        body.lang-ml .tc-quote,
        body.lang-ml .ann-card-title,
        body.lang-ml .art-card-name,
        body.lang-ml .melam-card-name,
        body.lang-ml .guru-name,
        body.lang-ml .event-title {
          font-family: 'Noto Serif Malayalam', Georgia, serif;
          line-height: 1.55;
        }
        body.lang-ml .section-eyebrow,
        body.lang-ml .stat-label,
        body.lang-ml .legacy-body,
        body.lang-ml .melam-body,
        body.lang-ml .melam-card-desc,
        body.lang-ml .art-card-desc,
        body.lang-ml .guru-exp,
        body.lang-ml .event-meta,
        body.lang-ml .ann-card-body,
        body.lang-ml .nav-links a,
        body.lang-ml .gc-sub,
        body.lang-ml .footer-links a {
          font-family: 'Noto Sans Malayalam', system-ui, sans-serif;
          letter-spacing: 0;
          line-height: 1.7;
        }*/
        /* ── Malayalam font inheritance ── */

        /* Serif: headings and display text */
        body.lang-ml .section-title,
        body.lang-ml .hero-title,
        body.lang-ml .legacy-quote-text,
        body.lang-ml .tc-quote,
        body.lang-ml .ann-card-title,
        body.lang-ml .art-card-name,
        body.lang-ml .melam-card-name,
        body.lang-ml .guru-name,
        body.lang-ml .event-title,
        /* ── NEW: sections that had no coverage before ── */
        body.lang-ml .cel-feat-title,
        body.lang-ml .cel-card-title,
        body.lang-ml .collab-story-title,
        body.lang-ml .collab-type-title,
        body.lang-ml .collab-cta-title,
        body.lang-ml .patron-tier-name,
        body.lang-ml .support-title,
        body.lang-ml .footer-brand-name,
        body.lang-ml .adm-title,
        body.lang-ml .pay-ty-heading,
        body.lang-ml .ls-title {
          font-family: 'Noto Serif Malayalam', Georgia, serif;
          line-height: 1.55;
        }

            /* Sans: body text, labels, meta, UI */
            body.lang-ml .section-eyebrow,
            body.lang-ml .stat-label,
            body.lang-ml .legacy-body,
            body.lang-ml .melam-body,
            body.lang-ml .melam-card-desc,
            body.lang-ml .art-card-desc,
            body.lang-ml .guru-exp,
            body.lang-ml .event-meta,
            body.lang-ml .ann-card-body,
            body.lang-ml .nav-links a,
            body.lang-ml .gc-sub,
            body.lang-ml .footer-links a,
            /* ── NEW: sections that had no coverage before ── */
            body.lang-ml .cel-feat-desc,
            body.lang-ml .cel-feat-eyebrow,
            body.lang-ml .cel-card-desc,
            body.lang-ml .cel-card-type,
            body.lang-ml .cel-card-month,
            body.lang-ml .cel-card-tag,
            body.lang-ml .ann-badge,
            body.lang-ml .ann-card-cta,
            body.lang-ml .collab-intro,
            body.lang-ml .collab-story-desc,
            body.lang-ml .collab-tag,
            body.lang-ml .collab-type-desc,
            body.lang-ml .collab-cta-desc,
            body.lang-ml .collab-cta-eyebrow,
            body.lang-ml .patron-amount,
            body.lang-ml .patron-tree-promise,
            body.lang-ml .patron-perks li,
            body.lang-ml .patron-cta,
            body.lang-ml .tree-pledge-text,
            body.lang-ml .trees-counter-label,
            body.lang-ml .forest-impact-label,
            body.lang-ml .footer-desc,
            body.lang-ml .footer-col-title,
            body.lang-ml .footer-copy,
            body.lang-ml .adm-label,
            body.lang-ml .adm-section-label,
            body.lang-ml .adm-subtitle,
            body.lang-ml .adm-success-title,
            body.lang-ml .adm-success-msg,
            body.lang-ml .adm-disclaimer,
            body.lang-ml .pay-tier-name,
            body.lang-ml .pay-tier-amount,
            body.lang-ml .pay-section-label,
            body.lang-ml .pay-ty-subhead,
            body.lang-ml .pay-ty-message,
            body.lang-ml .ls-eyebrow,
            body.lang-ml .ls-notify-label,
            body.lang-ml .gc-label {
              font-family: 'Noto Sans Malayalam', system-ui, sans-serif;
              letter-spacing: 0;
              line-height: 1.7;
            }

            /* Form inputs need !important — browser UA styles override inherited font-family */
            body.lang-ml input,
            body.lang-ml textarea,
            body.lang-ml select,
            body.lang-ml button,
            body.lang-ml .adm-input,
            body.lang-ml .form-input,
            body.lang-ml .form-textarea,
            body.lang-ml .form-select,
            body.lang-ml .form-submit,
            body.lang-ml .adm-submit-btn,
            body.lang-ml .ls-input,
            body.lang-ml .ls-btn {
              font-family: 'Noto Sans Malayalam', system-ui, sans-serif !important;
              letter-spacing: 0;
            }

            /* Malayalam text shaping — improves conjunct character rendering */
            body.lang-ml {
              font-variant-ligatures: common-ligatures;
              font-feature-settings: "kern" 1, "liga" 1, "calt" 1;
              -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
              -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
              text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
            }

        /* Responsive */
        @media (max-width: 900px) {
          .nav-right .nav-cta { display: none; }
        }

        .nav-hamburger {
          display: none;
          flex-direction: column;
          gap: 5px;
          padding: 8px;
        }
        .nav-hamburger span {
          display: block; width: 22px; height: 1px;
          background: var(--stone-pale);
          transition: all 0.2s;
        }

        /* Mobile nav overlay */
        .nav-overlay {
          display: none;
          position: fixed;
          inset: 0;
          background: rgba(18,14,8,0.98);
          z-index: 499;
          flex-direction: column;
          align-items: center;
          justify-content: center;
          gap: 32px;
        }
        .nav-overlay.open { display: flex; }
        .nav-overlay a {
          font-family: var(--serif);
          font-size: 32px;
          font-weight: 400;
          color: var(--stone-pale);
          letter-spacing: 0.04em;
          transition: color 0.2s;
        }
        .nav-overlay a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }
        .nav-overlay-close {
          position: absolute;
          top: 20px; right: 24px;
          font-size: 28px;
          color: var(--stone);
          background: none; border: none;
          cursor: pointer;
          font-family: var(--serif);
        }

        /* ============================================================
           HERO
           ============================================================ */
        .hero {
          position: relative;
          min-height: 100svh;
          display: flex;
          align-items: center;
          justify-content: center;
          overflow: hidden;
          background: var(--warm-black);
        }

        /* Geometric mandala background */
        .hero-mandala {
          position: absolute;
          inset: 0;
          display: flex;
          align-items: center;
          justify-content: center;
          pointer-events: none;
          z-index: 1;
        }
        .hero-mandala svg {
          width: min(520px, 70vw);
          height: min(520px, 70vw);
          opacity: 0.22;
          mask-image: radial-gradient(circle at center,
                  rgba(0,0,0,1) 0%,
                  rgba(0,0,0,.95) 40%,
                  rgba(0,0,0,.7) 65%,
                  rgba(0,0,0,.25) 85%,
                  transparent 100%
              );

              -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(
                  circle at center,
                  rgba(0,0,0,1) 0%,
                  rgba(0,0,0,.95) 40%,
                  rgba(0,0,0,.7) 65%,
                  rgba(0,0,0,.25) 85%,
                  transparent 100%
              );
          animation: rotateMandala 140s linear infinite;
        }
        @keyframes rotateMandala {
          to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
        }
        @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
          .hero-mandala svg { animation: none; }
        }

        /* Subtle noise texture overlay */
        .hero-texture {
          position: absolute;
          inset: 0;
          opacity: 0.03;
          background-image:
            repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, transparent, transparent 2px, rgba(201,151,58,0.4) 2px, rgba(201,151,58,0.4) 3px),
            repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, transparent 40px, rgba(201,151,58,0.12) 40px, rgba(201,151,58,0.12) 41px);
          pointer-events: none;
        }

        /* Vignette */
        .hero::after {
          content: '';
          position: absolute;
          inset: 0;
          background:
            radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 55% at center, transparent 20%, rgba(12,9,5,0.82) 75%, rgba(10,7,3,0.95) 100%);
          pointer-events: none;
          z-index: 2;
        }

        .hero-content {
          position: relative;
          z-index: 3;
          text-align: center;
          padding: clamp(80px, 10vw, 120px) clamp(20px, 5vw, 60px) 100px;
          max-width: 840px;
        }

        /* Hero standalone logo above title */
        .hero-logo-mark {
          margin-bottom: 20px;
          opacity: 0;
          animation: fadeIn 1s 0.2s forwards;
        }
        .hero-logo-img {
          width: clamp(110px, 16vw, 160px);
          height: auto;
          object-fit: contain;
          display: block;
          margin: 0 auto;
          filter:
            drop-shadow(0 0 28px rgba(201,151,58,0.6))
            drop-shadow(0 0 60px rgba(201,151,58,0.25))
            brightness(1.15);
        }
        .hero-badge {
          display: inline-flex;
          align-items: center;
          gap: 10px;
          font-size: 9.5px;
          letter-spacing: 0.32em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          color: var(--gold);
          font-weight: 400;
          margin-bottom: 28px;
          opacity: 0;
          animation: fadeUp 0.8s 0.3s forwards ease-out;
        }
        .hero-badge::before,
        .hero-badge::after {
          content: '';
          width: 28px;
          height: 1px;
          background: var(--gold);
          opacity: 0.5;
        }

        .hero-title {
          font-family: var(--serif);
          font-size: clamp(52px, 9vw, 110px);
          font-weight: 300;
          color: #EDE0C4;
          line-height: 0.95;
          letter-spacing: 0.04em;
          margin-bottom: 6px;
          opacity: 0;
          animation: fadeUp 0.9s 0.5s forwards ease-out;
        }

        .hero-subtitle {
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: clamp(9px, 1.2vw, 11px);
          font-weight: 400;
          letter-spacing: 0.28em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          color: var(--stone-light);
          margin-bottom: 28px;
          opacity: 0;
          animation: fadeUp 0.9s 0.65s forwards ease-out;
        }

        .hero-rule {
          width: 1px;
          height: 48px;
          background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--gold), transparent);
          margin: 0 auto 28px;
          opacity: 0;
          animation: fadeIn 0.8s 0.8s forwards;
        }

        .hero-tagline {
          font-family: var(--serif);
          font-size: clamp(16px, 2.2vw, 22px);
          font-weight: 300;
          font-style: italic;
          color: rgba(237, 224, 196, 0.55);
          margin-bottom: 48px;
          opacity: 0;
          animation: fadeUp 0.9s 0.95s forwards ease-out;
        }

        .hero-actions {
          display: flex;
          align-items: center;
          justify-content: center;
          gap: 20px;
          flex-wrap: wrap;
          opacity: 0;
          animation: fadeUp 0.9s 1.1s forwards ease-out;
        }

        .btn-primary {
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 10px;
          font-weight: 600;
          letter-spacing: 0.24em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          background: var(--gold);
          color: var(--ink);
          padding: 13px 32px;
          border: 1px solid var(--gold);
          transition: all 0.25s;
          display: inline-block;
        }
        .btn-primary:hover { background: var(--gold-light); border-color: var(--gold-light); }

        .btn-ghost {
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 10px;
          font-weight: 500;
          letter-spacing: 0.24em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          color: var(--gold-light);
          padding: 13px 32px;
          border: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.4);
          transition: all 0.25s;
          display: inline-block;
        }
        .btn-ghost:hover { border-color: var(--gold); background: rgba(201,151,58,0.07); }

        .btn-admission {
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 10px;
          font-weight: 500;
          letter-spacing: 0.24em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          color: var(--gold);
          padding: 13px 32px;
          border: 1px solid var(--gold);
          cursor: pointer;
          transition: all 0.25s;
          display: inline-flex;
          align-items: center;
          gap: 8px;
          text-decoration: none;
          background: rgba(201,151,58,0.08);
        }

        .btn-admission:hover {
          background: rgba(201,151,58,0.18);
          border-color: var(--gold-light);
          color: var(--gold-light);
        }

        .hero-scroll-cue {
          position: absolute;
          bottom: 28px;
          left: 50%;
          transform: translateX(-50%);
          display: flex;
          flex-direction: column;
          align-items: center;
          gap: 8px;
          z-index: 2;
          opacity: 0;
          animation: fadeIn 1s 2.2s forwards;
          pointer-events: none;
          white-space: nowrap;
        }
        .hero-scroll-cue span {
          font-size: 8px;
          letter-spacing: 0.28em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          color: var(--stone);
          font-family: var(--sans);
        }
        .hero-scroll-line {
          width: 1px;
          height: 40px;
          background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--gold), transparent);
          animation: scrollPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
        }
        @keyframes scrollPulse {
          0%, 100% { opacity: 0.4; transform: scaleY(1); }
          50% { opacity: 1; transform: scaleY(1.1); }
        }

        @keyframes fadeUp {
          from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(22px); }
          to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
        }
        @keyframes fadeIn {
          from { opacity: 0; }
          to   { opacity: 1; }
        }
        @keyframes pulse {
          0%,100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
          50%      { opacity: 0.4; transform: scale(0.65); }
        }

        /* ============================================================
           LEGACY / ABOUT STRIP
           ============================================================ */
        .legacy {
          background: var(--ink);
          padding: var(--section-pad) 0;
        }
        .legacy-grid {
          display: grid;
          grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
          gap: clamp(40px, 6vw, 80px);
          align-items: center;
        }
        .legacy .section-title { color: #EDE0C4; }
        .legacy-body {
          font-size: 15px;
          color: var(--stone-light);
          line-height: 1.9;
          margin: 24px 0 36px;
          font-weight: 300;
        }
        .legacy-stats {
          display: grid;
          grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
          gap: 0;
          border-top: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
          border-left: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
        }
        .stat-cell {
          border-right: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
          border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
          padding: 24px 20px;
          transition: background 0.2s;
        }
        .stat-cell:hover { background: var(--gold-dim); }
        .stat-number {
          font-family: var(--serif);
          font-size: 42px;
          font-weight: 300;
          color: var(--gold);
          line-height: 1;
        }
        .stat-label {
          font-size: 9.5px;
          font-weight: 400;
          letter-spacing: 0.2em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          color: var(--stone);
          margin-top: 6px;
        }

        .legacy-quote-panel {
          position: relative;
          padding: 44px 44px 44px 52px;
          background: rgba(201,151,58,0.05);
          border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
        }
        .legacy-quote-panel::before {
          content: '';
          position: absolute;
          top: 0; left: 0; bottom: 0;
          width: 3px;
          background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--gold), rgba(201,151,58,0.15));
        }
        .legacy-quote-mark {
          font-family: var(--serif);
          font-size: 72px;
          line-height: 0.6;
          color: var(--gold);
          opacity: 0.3;
          margin-bottom: 20px;
          display: block;
        }
        .legacy-quote-text {
          font-family: var(--serif);
          font-size: clamp(17px, 2vw, 22px);
          font-weight: 300;
          font-style: italic;
          color: rgba(237,224,196,0.75);
          line-height: 1.75;
          margin-bottom: 28px;
        }
        .legacy-quote-attr {
          display: flex;
          align-items: center;
          gap: 14px;
          font-size: 10px;
          letter-spacing: 0.2em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          color: var(--stone);
        }
        .legacy-quote-attr::before {
          content: '';
          width: 24px;
          height: 1px;
          background: var(--gold);
          opacity: 0.5;
        }

        /* ============================================================
           ARTS WE PRESERVE
           ============================================================ */
        .arts {
          background: var(--parchment);
          padding: var(--section-pad) 0;
        }
        .arts-header {
          display: grid;
          grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
          align-items: end;
          margin-bottom: 48px;
        }
        .arts-view-all {
          font-size: 10px;
          font-weight: 500;
          letter-spacing: 0.2em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          color: var(--gold);
          border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
          padding-bottom: 3px;
          transition: border-color 0.2s;
          align-self: flex-end;
          margin-bottom: 6px;
        }
        .arts-view-all:hover { border-color: var(--gold); }

        .arts-grid {
          display: grid;
          grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
          gap: 2px;
        }

        .art-card {
          position: relative;
          aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
          background: var(--ink-soft);
          overflow: hidden;
          cursor: pointer;
          display: flex;
          flex-direction: column;
          justify-content: flex-end;
        }

        /* Image placeholder — replace with <img> in production */
        .art-card-img {
          position: absolute;
          inset: 0;
          background: var(--ink);
          background-size: cover;
          background-position: center;
          transition: transform 0.6s ease;
        }
        .art-card-img::after {
          content: '';
          position: absolute;
          inset: 0;
          background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(10,6,2,0.75) 0%, rgba(10,6,2,0.2) 60%, transparent 100%);
          pointer-events: none;
        }
        .art-card:hover .art-card-img { transform: scale(1.05); }

        /* Icon watermark (placeholder for real image) */
        .art-card-watermark {
          position: absolute;
          inset: 0;
          display: flex;
          align-items: center;
          justify-content: center;
          font-size: 72px;
          opacity: 0.07;
          transition: opacity 0.4s;
          pointer-events: none;
        }
        .art-card:hover .art-card-watermark { opacity: 0.12; }

        .art-card-gradient {
          position: absolute;
          bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
          height: 75%;
          background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(12,8,4,0.95) 0%, transparent 100%);
          pointer-events: none;
        }

        .art-card-body {
          position: relative;
          z-index: 2;
          padding: 28px 24px;
        }
        .art-card-accent {
          width: 20px;
          height: 2px;
          background: var(--gold);
          margin-bottom: 10px;
          transition: width 0.3s ease;
        }
        .art-card:hover .art-card-accent { width: 36px; }

        .art-card-name {
          font-family: var(--serif);
          font-size: clamp(22px, 2.5vw, 28px);
          font-weight: 400;
          color: #EDE0C4;
          line-height: 1.1;
          margin-bottom: 8px;
        }
        .art-card-desc {
          font-size: 12px;
          color: rgba(184,168,138,0.75);
          line-height: 1.6;
          font-weight: 300;
          margin-bottom: 16px;
        }
        .art-card-link {
          display: inline-flex;
          align-items: center;
          gap: 8px;
          font-size: 9.5px;
          font-weight: 500;
          letter-spacing: 0.2em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          color: var(--gold);
          opacity: 0;
          transform: translateY(6px);
          transition: opacity 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
        }
        .art-card-link .arrow { transition: transform 0.2s; }
        .art-card:hover .art-card-link { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
        .art-card:hover .art-card-link .arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }

        /* ============================================================
           MELAM TRADITIONS
           ============================================================ */
        .melam {
          background: var(--teal);
          padding: var(--section-pad) 0;
          position: relative;
          overflow: hidden;
        }
        .melam::before {
          content: '';
          position: absolute;
          top: -1px; left: 0; right: 0;
          height: 1px;
          background: var(--border-gold);
        }
        .melam-intro {
          display: grid;
          grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
          gap: 60px;
          margin-bottom: 56px;
          align-items: end;
        }
        .melam .section-title { color: #D8EDEA; }
        .melam-body {
          font-size: 14px;
          color: rgba(184,200,196,0.75);
          line-height: 1.85;
          font-weight: 300;
          align-self: end;
        }
        .melam-grid {
          display: grid;
          grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
          gap: 2px;
        }
        .melam-card {
          background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
          border: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.14);
          padding: 40px 36px;
          position: relative;
          overflow: hidden;
          cursor: pointer;
          transition: background 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
        }
        .melam-card::before {
          content: '';
          position: absolute;
          bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
          height: 2px;
          background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--gold), transparent);
          transform: scaleX(0);
          transform-origin: left;
          transition: transform 0.4s ease;
        }
        .melam-card:hover { background: rgba(201,151,58,0.05); border-color: rgba(201,151,58,0.35); }
        .melam-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

        .melam-card-num {
          font-family: var(--serif);
          font-size: 88px;
          font-weight: 300;
          color: rgba(201,151,58,0.07);
          position: absolute;
          top: 8px; right: 20px;
          line-height: 1;
          pointer-events: none;
          transition: color 0.3s;
        }
        .melam-card:hover .melam-card-num { color: rgba(201,151,58,0.12); }

        .melam-card-tag {
          font-size: 9px;
          font-weight: 500;
          letter-spacing: 0.26em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          color: var(--gold);
          margin-bottom: 20px;
          display: flex;
          align-items: center;
          gap: 10px;
        }
        .melam-card-tag::before {
          content: '';
          width: 16px;
          height: 1px;
          background: var(--gold);
          opacity: 0.5;
        }

        .melam-card-name {
          font-family: var(--serif);
          font-size: clamp(24px, 2.8vw, 32px);
          font-weight: 400;
          color: #C8E0DC;
          margin-bottom: 16px;
          line-height: 1.1;
        }
        .melam-card-desc {
          font-size: 13px;
          color: rgba(184,200,196,0.65);
          line-height: 1.8;
          font-weight: 300;
          margin-bottom: 28px;
        }
        .audio-pill {
          display: inline-flex;
          align-items: center;
          gap: 8px;
          font-size: 9.5px;
          font-weight: 500;
          letter-spacing: 0.18em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          color: var(--gold);
          border: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.3);
          padding: 7px 16px;
          transition: all 0.2s;
        }
        .audio-pill:hover { background: rgba(201,151,58,0.1); border-color: var(--gold); }
        .audio-pill .play-icon {
          width: 16px;
          height: 16px;
          border: 1px solid var(--gold);
          border-radius: 50%;
          display: flex;
          align-items: center;
          justify-content: center;
          flex-shrink: 0;
        }
        .audio-pill .play-icon::after {
          content: '';
          border-left: 5px solid var(--gold);
          border-top: 3px solid transparent;
          border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;
          margin-left: 2px;
        }

        #melam-mandala-canvas {
          position: absolute;
          top: 50%;
          left: calc(-1 * var(--melam-mhalf, 300px));  /* centre at left edge */
          transform: translateY(-50%);
          pointer-events: none;
          z-index: 0;
          opacity: 0.06;              /* slightly higher than parchment sections —
                                         teal bg needs more presence to show through */
          mix-blend-mode: screen;     /* 'screen' lifts gold on dark teal beautifully
                                         (multiply darkens — wrong for dark backgrounds) */
        }

        }

       /* 2. Fade — teal solid on RIGHT, transparent toward left edge
             mirrors the events section but flipped direction           */
       .melam-mandala-fade {
         position: absolute;
         top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
         width: 70%;
         background: linear-gradient(to left,
           var(--teal) 0%,
           var(--teal) 40%,
           rgba(22,61,56,0.95) 60%,
           rgba(22,61,56,0.0) 100%);
         pointer-events: none;
         z-index: 1;
       }

        /* 3. All content above canvas and fade */
        .melam .container  { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
        .melam-intro       { position: relative; z-index: 3; }
        .melam-grid        { position: relative; z-index: 3; }
        .melam-card        { position: relative; z-index: 3; }


        /* ============================================================
           GURU
           ============================================================ */
        .guru {
          background: var(--off-white);
          padding: var(--section-pad) 0;
          position: relative;        /* overflow: hidden is optional — full mandala fits within section */
        }
        .guru-header {
          text-align: center;
          margin-bottom: 60px;
        }
        .guru-header .ornament-divider { justify-content: center; }

        .guru-grid {
          display: grid;
          grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
          gap: clamp(24px, 3vw, 40px);
        }

        .guru-card {
          background: white;
          border: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.12);
          padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 48px) clamp(20px, 3vw, 32px) 36px;
          text-align: center;
          cursor: pointer;
          /*transition: border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s, transform 0.3s;*/
          transition: border-color 0.35s, box-shadow 0.35s, transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
          position: relative;
          overflow: visible;
        }
        .guru-card::after {
          content: '';
          position: absolute;
          top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
          height: 2px;
          background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
          opacity: 0;
          transition: opacity 0.3s;
        }
        .guru-card:hover {
          border-color: rgba(201,151,58,0.35);
          box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(12,8,4,0.08);
          transform: translateY(-2px);
        }

       /* .guru-card:hover {
          border-color: rgba(201,151,58,0.55);
          box-shadow:
            0 20px 60px rgba(12,8,4,0.18),
            0 8px 24px rgba(201,151,58,0.12),
            0 0 0 1px rgba(201,151,58,0.2);
          transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.03);
          z-index: 10;
        }*/

        .guru-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

        /* ── Portrait ── */
        .guru-portrait-wrap {
          /* Fluid: 160px on desktop, scales with card width on smaller screens */
          width: clamp(130px, 15vw, 180px);
          height: clamp(130px, 15vw, 180px);
          margin: 0 auto 20px;
          position: relative;
          display: flex;
          align-items: center;
          justify-content: center;
        }
        .guru-portrait {
          width: 100%;
          height: 100%;
          border-radius: 50%;
          display: flex;
          align-items: center;
          justify-content: center;
          font-size: clamp(36px, 5vw, 52px);
          background: linear-gradient(145deg, #f8f0e4, #ede0c4);
          overflow: hidden;
          /* Thicker border so it reads at larger size */
          border: 3px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.5);
          transition: border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
          position: relative;
          z-index: 1;
        }
        .guru-card:hover .guru-portrait {
          border-color: rgba(201,151,58,0.9);
          box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(201,151,58,0.1);
        }
        .guru-portrait img {
          width: 100%; height: 100%;
          object-fit: cover;
          object-position: top center;
          border-radius: 50%;
          display: block;
        }
        /* Rings scale relative to wrap */
        .guru-portrait-ring {
          position: absolute;
          /* ~114% of wrap */
          width: calc(100% + 18px);
          height: calc(100% + 18px);
          border-radius: 50%;
          border: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.28);
          top: 50%; left: 50%;
          transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
          pointer-events: none;
          z-index: 0;
        }
        .guru-portrait-ring-outer {
          position: absolute;
          /* ~130% of wrap */
          width: calc(100% + 36px);
          height: calc(100% + 36px);
          border-radius: 50%;
          border: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.1);
          top: 50%; left: 50%;
          transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
          pointer-events: none;
          z-index: 0;
        }
        .guru-portrait-lotus,
        .guru-portrait-deco,
        .guru-portrait-frame { display: none; }

        .guru-name {
          font-family: var(--serif);
          font-size: clamp(19px, 2vw, 24px);
          font-weight: 400;
          color: var(--ink);
          margin-bottom: 6px;
        }
        .guru-role {
          font-size: 9.5px;
          font-weight: 500;
          letter-spacing: 0.22em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          color: var(--gold);
          margin-bottom: 16px;
        }
        .guru-divider {
          width: 32px; height: 1px;
          background: var(--gold); opacity: 0.35;
          margin: 14px auto;
        }
        .guru-exp {
          font-size: 12px; color: var(--stone);
          font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.6;
        }
        .guru-speciality {
          display: flex; gap: 6px;
          flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center;
          margin-top: 16px;
        }
        .guru-tag {
          font-size: 9px; font-weight: 500;
          letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase;
          padding: 4px 10px;
          background: var(--parchment); color: var(--stone);
          border: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.15);
        }

        .guru-geo-line {
          display: block;
          width: 100%;
          max-width: 160px;
          height: 14px;
          margin: 4px auto 18px;
          opacity: 0.85;
        }

        /* Canvas — dead center, behind everything */
        #guru-mandala-canvas {
          position: absolute;
          top: 50%;
          left: 50%;
          transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
          pointer-events: none;
          z-index: 0;
          opacity: 0.07;           /* very soft on off-white */
          mix-blend-mode: multiply;
        }

            /* Radial fade — parchment solid at edges, transparent at centre
                  so the mandala glows in the middle and dissolves toward edges */
            .guru-mandala-fade {
              position: absolute;
              inset: 0;
              background: radial-gradient(
                ellipse 70% 65% at 50% 50%,
                rgba(255,255,255,0.0)  0%,    /* transparent at centre — mandala visible */
                rgba(255,255,255,0.0) 35%,
                rgba(255,255,255,0.55) 60%,   /* soft fade begins */
                rgba(255,255,255,0.92) 80%,   /* strong fade at edges */
                rgba(255,255,255,1.0) 100%    /* solid off-white at section edges */
              );
              pointer-events: none;
              z-index: 1;
            }
            /* .guru-mandala-fade */
            .guru .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
            .guru-header     { position: relative; z-index: 3; }
            .guru-grid       { position: relative; z-index: 3; }
            .guru-card       { position: relative; z-index: 3; }

            /* ============================================================
               GURU MODAL
               ============================================================ */
            .modal-backdrop {
              position: fixed; inset: 0;
              background: rgba(12,8,4,0.72);
              display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
              z-index: 9998; padding: 20px;
              opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
              transition: opacity 0.28s;
            }
            .modal-backdrop.open { opacity: 1; pointer-events: all; }

            .modal-panel {
              background: #fffdf8;
              border: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.22);
              max-width: 620px; width: 100%;
              position: relative;
              transform: translateY(18px) scale(0.98);
              transition: transform 0.28s, opacity 0.28s;
              opacity: 0;
              max-height: 90vh; overflow-y: auto;
            }
            .modal-backdrop.open .modal-panel { transform: none; opacity: 1; }
            .modal-top-bar { height: 3px; background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, #C9973A 30%, #E8B84B 60%, transparent); }
            .modal-close { position: absolute; top: 14px; right: 16px; width: 32px; height: 32px; cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; border: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.2); background: none; color: #C9973A; font-size: 20px; transition: background 0.2s; }
            .modal-close:hover { background: rgba(201,151,58,0.1); }
            .modal-inner { padding: 40px 44px 44px; }
            .modal-portrait-wrap { width: 110px; height: 110px; margin: 0 auto 20px; position: relative; }
            .modal-portrait-ring { position: absolute; width: calc(100% + 14px); height: calc(100% + 14px); border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.3); top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%,-50%); }
            .modal-portrait { width: 100%; height: 100%; border-radius: 50%; border: 3px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.6); overflow: hidden; background: linear-gradient(145deg,#f8f0e4,#ede0c4); }
            .modal-portrait img { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; object-position:top center; border-radius:50%; }
            .modal-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 24px; }
            .modal-name { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 22px; font-weight: 400; color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 6px; }
            .modal-role { font-size: 9.5px; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); }
            .modal-divider { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin: 0 0 24px; }
            .modal-divider .line { flex: 1; height: 1px; background: rgba(201,151,58,0.25); }
            .modal-divider .diamond { width: 5px; height: 5px; background: var(--gold); transform: rotate(45deg); opacity: 0.7; }
            .modal-bio { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.78; margin-bottom: 24px; }
            .modal-awards-title { font-size: 8.5px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.25em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 10px; }
            .modal-awards { list-style: none; }
            .modal-awards li { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--stone); padding: 7px 0 7px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.1); position: relative; line-height: 1.5; }
            .modal-awards li::before { content: '◆'; position: absolute; left: 0; color: var(--gold); font-size: 6px; top: 11px; opacity: 0.7; }
            .modal-awards li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
            .modal-tags { display: flex; gap: 7px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 22px; }
            .modal-tag { font-size: 9px; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 5px 13px; background: var(--parchment); color: var(--stone); border: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.18); }

        /* ============================================================
           EVENTS
           ============================================================ */
        .events {
          background: var(--parchment);
          padding: var(--section-pad) 0;
          position: relative;
          overflow: hidden;
        }
        .events-header {
          display: flex;
          align-items: flex-end;
          justify-content: space-between;
          margin-bottom: 0;
        }
        .events-view-all {
          font-size: 10px;
          font-weight: 500;
          letter-spacing: 0.2em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          color: var(--gold);
          border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
          padding-bottom: 3px;
          margin-bottom: 6px;
        }
        .events-list {
          margin-top: 48px;
          display: flex;
          flex-direction: column;
          gap: 2px;
        }

        .event-item {
          display: grid;
          grid-template-columns: 76px 1fr auto;
          align-items: center;
          gap: 28px;
          padding: 24px 32px;
          background: white;
          border: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.1);
          border-left: 3px solid transparent;
          cursor: pointer;
          transition: border-left-color 0.25s, background 0.2s;
        }
        .event-item:hover {
          border-left-color: var(--gold);
          background: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
        }

        .event-date {
          text-align: center;
          flex-shrink: 0;
        }
        .event-day {
          font-family: var(--serif);
          font-size: 40px;
          font-weight: 300;
          color: var(--crimson);
          line-height: 1;
        }
        .event-month {
          font-size: 9px;
          font-weight: 500;
          letter-spacing: 0.22em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          color: var(--stone);
          margin-top: 3px;
        }

        .event-info {}
        .event-title {
          font-family: var(--serif);
          font-size: 20px;
          font-weight: 400;
          color: var(--ink);
          margin-bottom: 5px;
          line-height: 1.2;
        }
        .event-meta {
          font-size: 12px;
          color: var(--stone);
          font-weight: 300;
          display: flex;
          align-items: center;
          gap: 14px;
        }
        .event-meta-dot { width: 3px; height: 3px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--stone-pale); flex-shrink: 0; }

        .event-badge {
          font-size: 9px;
          font-weight: 500;
          letter-spacing: 0.18em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          padding: 6px 14px;
          flex-shrink: 0;
          align-self: flex-start;
        }
        .badge-performance { background: rgba(107,30,30,0.07); color: var(--crimson); border: 1px solid rgba(107,30,30,0.15); }
        .badge-workshop    { background: rgba(22,61,56,0.07);  color: var(--teal-mid);  border: 1px solid rgba(22,61,56,0.18); }
        .badge-festival    { background: rgba(201,151,58,0.1); color: #7A5010;          border: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.22); }
        .badge-masterclass { background: rgba(80,50,20,0.07);  color: #5A3A10;          border: 1px solid rgba(80,50,20,0.15); }

            #event-mandala-canvas {
              position: absolute;
              top: 50%;
              right: calc(-1 * var(--mhalf, 300px));
              transform: translateY(-50%);
              pointer-events: none;
              z-index: 0;
              opacity: 0.08;
              mix-blend-mode: multiply;
            }

            .mandala-fade {
              position: absolute;
              top: 0; left: 0; bottom: 0;
              width: 70%;
              background: linear-gradient(to right,
                var(--parchment) 0%,
                var(--parchment) 40%,
                rgba(246,239,226,0.95) 60%,
                rgba(246,239,226,0.0) 100%);
              pointer-events: none;
              z-index: 1;
            }

            .events .container { position: relative; z-index: 10; }
            .events-header     { position: relative; z-index: 11; }
            .events-controls   { position: relative; z-index: 12; }
            .ev-view-toggle,
            .ev-toggle-btn,
            .events-view-all   { position: relative; z-index: 12; }
            .events-list,
            .event-item        { position: relative; z-index: 10; }
            #ev-cal-view,
            #ev-list-view      { position: relative; z-index: 10; }
        /* ============================================================
           EVENTS — VIEW TOGGLE
           ============================================================ */
        .events-controls {
          display: flex;
          align-items: center;
          gap: 20px;
          flex-wrap: wrap;
        }
        .ev-view-toggle {
          display: flex;
          border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
          overflow: hidden;
        }
        .ev-toggle-btn {
          display: flex;
          align-items: center;
          gap: 7px;
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 10.5px;
          font-weight: 500;
          letter-spacing: 0.16em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          color: var(--stone);
          padding: 9px 18px;
          background: transparent;
          border: none;
          cursor: pointer;
          transition: color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
          border-right: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
        }
        .ev-toggle-btn:last-child { border-right: none; }
        .ev-toggle-btn:hover { color: var(--gold-light); background: rgba(201,151,58,0.05); }
        .ev-toggle-btn.active { color: var(--gold); background: rgba(201,151,58,0.1); }

        .ev-view-panel { margin-top: 40px; }

        /* ============================================================
           CALENDAR
           ============================================================ */
        /* ── Calendar wrapper: never overflow its container ── */
        #ev-cal-view {
          width: 100%;
          min-width: 0;
          overflow: hidden;
        }

        .cal-header {
          display: flex;
          align-items: center;
          justify-content: space-between;
          margin-bottom: 16px;
          background: white;
          border: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.15);
          padding: 14px 20px;
          box-sizing: border-box;
        }
        .cal-nav-btn {
          width: 36px; height: 36px;
          border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
          background: transparent;
          color: var(--gold);
          font-size: 17px;
          display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
          cursor: pointer;
          transition: background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
          font-family: var(--sans);
          flex-shrink: 0;
        }
        .cal-nav-btn:hover { background: rgba(201,151,58,0.1); border-color: var(--gold); }

        .cal-month-label {
          font-family: var(--serif);
          font-size: clamp(18px, 4vw, 26px);
          font-weight: 400;
          color: var(--ink);
          letter-spacing: 0.04em;
          text-align: center;
          flex: 1;
          padding: 0 8px;
        }

        /* Legend */
        .cal-legend {
          display: flex;
          align-items: center;
          gap: 14px;
          flex-wrap: wrap;
          margin-bottom: 14px;
          padding: 0 2px;
        }
        .cal-legend-dot {
          width: 8px; height: 8px;
          border-radius: 50%;
          flex-shrink: 0;
        }
        .dot-performance { background: var(--crimson); }
        .dot-workshop    { background: var(--teal-mid); }
        .dot-festival    { background: var(--gold); }
        .dot-masterclass { background: #7A5010; }
        .cal-legend-text {
          font-size: 10px;
          font-weight: 400;
          letter-spacing: 0.14em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          color: var(--stone);
          font-family: var(--sans);
          margin-right: 4px;
        }

        /* Day-of-week row — constrained columns */
        .cal-dow-row {
          display: grid;
          grid-template-columns: repeat(7, minmax(0, 1fr));
          gap: 2px;
          margin-bottom: 2px;
          width: 100%;
          box-sizing: border-box;
        }
        .cal-dow {
          font-size: clamp(8px, 1.8vw, 9.5px);
          font-weight: 500;
          letter-spacing: 0.1em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          color: var(--stone);
          font-family: var(--sans);
          text-align: center;
          padding: 8px 0;
          overflow: hidden;
          white-space: nowrap;
        }

        /* Calendar grid — critical: minmax(0,1fr) prevents blowout */
        .cal-grid {
          display: grid;
          grid-template-columns: repeat(7, minmax(0, 1fr));
          gap: 2px;
          width: 100%;
          box-sizing: border-box;
        }

        /* Base cell — height scales with viewport */
        .cal-cell {
          background: white;
          border: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.1);
          min-height: clamp(56px, 10vw, 96px);
          padding: clamp(4px, 1vw, 10px);
          position: relative;
          cursor: default;
          transition: border-color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
          overflow: hidden;       /* never let content escape */
          min-width: 0;           /* flex/grid children must have this */
          box-sizing: border-box;
        }
        .cal-cell.cal-other-month { background: rgba(246,239,226,0.4); }
        .cal-cell.cal-other-month .cal-day-num { color: var(--stone-pale); }
        .cal-cell.cal-today { border-color: var(--gold); background: rgba(201,151,58,0.04); }
        .cal-cell.cal-today .cal-day-num {
          background: var(--gold);
          color: var(--ink);
          border-radius: 50%;
        }
        .cal-cell.cal-has-event { cursor: pointer; }
        .cal-cell.cal-has-event:hover {
          border-color: rgba(201,151,58,0.45);
          background: rgba(201,151,58,0.03);
        }
        .cal-cell.cal-selected {
          border-color: var(--gold) !important;
          background: rgba(201,151,58,0.07) !important;
        }

        /* Day number — fluid size, never overflows */
        .cal-day-num {
          font-family: var(--serif);
          font-size: clamp(11px, 2.2vw, 17px);
          font-weight: 400;
          color: var(--ink);
          line-height: 1;
          margin-bottom: clamp(3px, 0.8vw, 8px);
          width: clamp(20px, 3.5vw, 26px);
          height: clamp(20px, 3.5vw, 26px);
          display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
          flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        /* Event pill — text visible on desktop, dots only on mobile */
        .cal-event-pill {
          display: flex;
          align-items: center;
          gap: 4px;
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: clamp(8px, 1.4vw, 10px);
          font-weight: 500;
          padding: clamp(2px, 0.4vw, 3px) clamp(3px, 0.6vw, 6px);
          margin-bottom: 2px;
          border-radius: 2px;
          line-height: 1.3;
          white-space: nowrap;
          overflow: hidden;
          text-overflow: ellipsis;
          max-width: 100%;
          box-sizing: border-box;
        }
        .cal-event-pill .pill-dot {
          width: clamp(5px, 1vw, 7px);
          height: clamp(5px, 1vw, 7px);
          border-radius: 50%;
          flex-shrink: 0;
        }
        /* pill text — hidden below 520px, replaced by dot-only mode */
        .cal-pill-text { display: inline; }

        .pill-performance { background: rgba(107,30,30,0.1);   color: var(--crimson);  }
        .pill-workshop    { background: rgba(31,85,80,0.1);    color: var(--teal-mid); }
        .pill-festival    { background: rgba(201,151,58,0.15); color: #7A5010;         }
        .pill-masterclass { background: rgba(122,80,16,0.1);   color: #7A5010;         }

        /* More indicator */
        .cal-more {
          font-size: clamp(8px, 1.4vw, 9.5px);
          color: var(--stone);
          font-family: var(--sans);
          padding: 1px 3px;
          cursor: pointer;
          white-space: nowrap;
        }
        .cal-more:hover { color: var(--gold); }

        /* ── Detail panel ── */
        .cal-detail-panel {
          margin-top: 16px;
          background: white;
          border: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.2);
          border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
          padding: clamp(16px, 3vw, 28px) clamp(16px, 3vw, 32px);
          animation: slideDetailIn 0.25s ease-out;
          box-sizing: border-box;
          width: 100%;
        }
        @keyframes slideDetailIn {
          from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); }
          to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
        }
        .cal-detail-date {
          font-size: 10px;
          font-weight: 500;
          letter-spacing: 0.22em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          color: var(--gold);
          font-family: var(--sans);
          margin-bottom: 14px;
        }
        .cal-detail-event {
          display: grid;
          grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
          align-items: start;
          gap: 16px;
          padding: 14px 0;
          border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.12);
        }
        .cal-detail-event:last-child { border-bottom: none; padding-bottom: 0; }
        .cal-detail-event-title {
          font-family: var(--serif);
          font-size: clamp(16px, 2.5vw, 20px);
          font-weight: 400;
          color: var(--ink);
          margin-bottom: 6px;
        }
        .cal-detail-event-meta {
          font-size: 12px;
          color: var(--stone);
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-weight: 300;
          line-height: 1.7;
        }
        .cal-detail-register {
          font-size: 10px;
          font-weight: 500;
          letter-spacing: 0.16em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          color: var(--gold);
          border: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.4);
          padding: 8px 14px;
          white-space: nowrap;
          font-family: var(--sans);
          background: transparent;
          cursor: pointer;
          transition: all 0.2s;
          align-self: center;
          flex-shrink: 0;
        }
        .cal-detail-register:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--ink); }
        .cal-detail-close {
          float: right;
          font-size: 18px;
          color: var(--stone);
          cursor: pointer;
          background: none;
          border: none;
          font-family: var(--sans);
          margin-top: -4px;
        }
        .cal-detail-close:hover { color: var(--ink); }

        /* ── MOBILE: ≤ 520px — dot-only pills, compact cells ── */
        @media (max-width: 520px) {
          .cal-legend-text   { display: none; }      /* dots only in legend */
          .cal-legend        { gap: 10px; }
          .cal-pill-text     { display: none; }      /* hide pill labels */
          .cal-event-pill    {
            padding: 3px;
            background: transparent !important;
            gap: 0;
          }
          .cal-event-pill .pill-dot {
            width: 8px; height: 8px;                 /* larger dot when text gone */
          }
          .cal-more { display: none; }               /* no room for "+N more" */
          .cal-cell  { min-height: 52px; padding: 5px 4px; }
          .cal-day-num { font-size: 11px; width: 18px; height: 18px; margin-bottom: 4px; }
          .cal-dow   { font-size: 8px; letter-spacing: 0; padding: 6px 0; }
          /* abbreviate to 1 letter on tiny screens */
          .cal-dow .dow-full { display: none; }
          .cal-dow .dow-abbr { display: inline; }

          .cal-detail-event { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 10px; }
          .cal-detail-register { width: 100%; text-align: center; }
          .events-controls { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px; }
        }

        /* ── TABLET: 521–768px — show pill text, slightly smaller ── */
        @media (min-width: 521px) and (max-width: 768px) {
          .cal-cell { min-height: 70px; padding: 6px 5px; }
          .cal-day-num { font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 5px; }
          .cal-event-pill { font-size: 9px; padding: 2px 4px; }
          .cal-detail-event { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 12px; }
          .cal-detail-register { width: 100%; text-align: center; }
          .events-controls { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; }
        }

        /* ── Ensure .dow-abbr is hidden on desktop ── */
        @media (min-width: 521px) {
          .dow-abbr { display: none; }
          .dow-full  { display: inline; }
        }

            /* ============================================================
               GALLERY WRAPPER
               ============================================================ */
            .gallery {
              background: var(--ink);
              padding: var(--section-pad) 0;
            }
            .gallery .section-title { color: #EDE0C4; }
            .gallery-header {
              display: flex;
              align-items: flex-end;
              justify-content: space-between;
              margin-bottom: 48px;
            }
            .gallery-view-all {
              font-size: 10px;
              font-weight: 500;
              letter-spacing: 0.2em;
              text-transform: uppercase;
              color: var(--gold);
              border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
              padding-bottom: 3px;
              align-self: flex-end;
              margin-bottom: 6px;
            }
            .gallery-tabs {
              display: flex;
              gap: 0;
              margin-bottom: 32px;
              border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
            }
            .gallery-tab {
              font-size: 10px;
              font-weight: 400;
              letter-spacing: 0.18em;
              text-transform: uppercase;
              color: var(--stone);
              padding: 10px 20px;
              cursor: pointer;
              border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
              margin-bottom: -1px;
              transition: color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
              background: none;
              border-left: none; border-right: none; border-top: none;
              font-family: var(--sans);
            }
            .gallery-tab:hover { color: var(--stone-light); }
            .gallery-tab.active { color: var(--gold); border-bottom-color: var(--gold); }

            /* ============================================================
               GALLERY ENHANCEMENTS
               ============================================================ */

            /* Placeholder fade transition on gc-bg */
            .gc-bg {
              position: absolute;
              inset: 0;
              background-size: cover;
              background-position: center;
              transition: filter 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s ease, opacity 0.4s ease;
            }
            .gc-bg.ph-loading {
              filter: blur(8px);
              transform: scale(1.08);
            }
            .gc-bg.ph-loaded {
              filter: none;
              transform: scale(1);
            }

            /* Album badge on gallery cell */
            .gc-album {
              position: absolute;
              top: 10px;
              left: 10px;
              font-size: 9px;
              font-weight: 500;
              letter-spacing: 0.12em;
              text-transform: uppercase;
              color: var(--gold);
              background: rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
              border: 0.5px solid var(--border-gold);
              padding: 3px 8px;
              border-radius: 20px;
              z-index: 3;
              backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
            }

            .gc-hidden {
                display: none !important;
            }

            /* Album filter bar */
            .gallery-albums {
              display: flex;
              gap: 8px;
              flex-wrap: wrap;
              margin-bottom: 20px;
              padding-bottom: 16px;
              border-bottom: 0.5px solid var(--border-gold);
            }
            .gallery-album-btn {
              font-size: 9px;
              font-weight: 500;
              letter-spacing: 0.14em;
              text-transform: uppercase;
              color: var(--stone);
              background: none;
              border: 0.5px solid var(--border-gold);
              padding: 4px 12px;
              border-radius: 20px;
              cursor: pointer;
              font-family: var(--sans);
              transition: color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
            }
            .gallery-album-btn:hover { color: var(--gold); }
            .gallery-album-btn.active {
              color: var(--ink);
              background: var(--gold);
              border-color: var(--gold);
            }

            /* Approach badge (dev only) */
            #approach-badge {
              position: fixed;
              bottom: 16px;
              right: 16px;
              z-index: 9999;
              background: #111;
              color: #d4a85a;
              font-size: 10px;
              font-family: monospace;
              padding: 5px 10px;
              border-radius: 6px;
              opacity: 0.85;
              pointer-events: none;
            }

            /* ============================================================
               LIGHTBOX ENHANCEMENTS
               ============================================================ */

            /* Album label inside lightbox caption */
            .lb-caption-album {
              font-size: 9px;
              font-weight: 500;
              letter-spacing: 0.14em;
              text-transform: uppercase;
              color: var(--gold);
              opacity: 0.7;
              margin-bottom: 4px;
            }

            /* Zoom overlay */
            #lb-zoom-overlay {
              position: fixed;
              inset: 0;
              z-index: 99999;
              background: rgba(0,0,0,0.96);
              display: flex;
              align-items: center;
              justify-content: center;
              cursor: zoom-out;
              opacity: 0;
              pointer-events: none;
              transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
            }
            #lb-zoom-overlay.open {
              opacity: 1;
              pointer-events: all;
            }
            #lb-zoom-overlay img {
              max-width: 95vw;
              max-height: 95vh;
              object-fit: contain;
              cursor: zoom-out;
              border-radius: 2px;
            }
            #lb-zoom-close {
              position: absolute;
              top: 16px;
              right: 20px;
              font-size: 22px;
              color: #fff;
              background: none;
              border: none;
              cursor: pointer;
              opacity: 0.7;
              line-height: 1;
            }
            #lb-zoom-close:hover { opacity: 1; }

            /* Zoom hint on lightbox image */
            .lb-panel-img {
              position: absolute;
              inset: 0;
              width: 100%;
              height: 100%;
              object-fit: contain;
              z-index: 1;
              cursor: zoom-in;
              transition: transform 0.2s ease;
            }
            .lb-panel-img:hover { transform: scale(1.01); }

            /* Thumbnail image */
            .lb-th-img {
              width: 100%;
              height: 100%;
              object-fit: cover;
              border-radius: inherit;
              display: block;
            }

        /* ============================================================
           ANNOUNCEMENTS
           ============================================================ */
        .announcements {
          background: var(--ink);
          padding: 0 0 var(--section-pad);
          overflow: hidden;
        }

        /* ── Ticker ── */
        .ann-ticker {
          background: var(--gold);
          padding: 11px 0;
          overflow: hidden;
          margin-bottom: var(--section-pad);
          position: relative;
        }
        .ann-ticker::before,
        .ann-ticker::after {
          content: '';
          position: absolute;
          top: 0; bottom: 0;
          width: 60px;
          z-index: 2;
          pointer-events: none;
        }
        .ann-ticker::before { left: 0;  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--gold), transparent); }
        .ann-ticker::after  { right: 0; background: linear-gradient(to left,  var(--gold), transparent); }

        .ann-ticker-track {
          display: flex;
          gap: 0;
          will-change: transform;
          white-space: nowrap;
          animation: tickerScroll 40s linear infinite;
          width: max-content;
        }
        @keyframes tickerScroll {
          from { transform: translateX(0); }
          to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
        }
        @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
          .ann-ticker-track { animation: none; }
        }
        .ann-ticker:hover .ann-ticker-track { animation-play-state: paused; }

        .ann-tick-item {
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 11px;
          font-weight: 500;
          letter-spacing: 0.14em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          color: var(--ink);
          padding: 0 40px;
          display: inline-flex;
          align-items: center;
          gap: 10px;
        }
        .ann-tick-dot {
          width: 5px; height: 5px;
          border-radius: 50%;
          background: rgba(18,14,8,0.35);
          flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        /* ── Layout ── */
        .ann-layout {
          display: grid;
          grid-template-columns: 320px 1fr;
          gap: clamp(40px, 6vw, 80px);
          align-items: start;
        }
        .ann-header-body {
          font-size: 14px;
          color: var(--stone-light);
          font-weight: 300;
          line-height: 1.85;
          margin-top: 24px;
          margin-bottom: 28px;
          max-width: 280px;
        }
        .ann-all-link {
          font-size: 10px;
          font-weight: 500;
          letter-spacing: 0.2em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          color: var(--gold);
          border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.35);
          padding-bottom: 3px;
          transition: border-color 0.2s;
        }
        .ann-all-link:hover { border-color: var(--gold); }

        /* ── Cards ── */
        .ann-cards {
          display: flex;
          flex-direction: column;
          gap: 2px;
        }
        .ann-card {
          background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
          border: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.12);
          border-left: 3px solid transparent;
          padding: 24px 28px;
          cursor: pointer;
          transition: border-color 0.25s, background 0.25s, border-left-color 0.25s;
          position: relative;
        }
        .ann-card:hover {
          background: rgba(201,151,58,0.04);
          border-color: rgba(201,151,58,0.3);
          border-left-color: var(--gold);
        }
        .ann-card--urgent {
          border-left-color: var(--gold);
          background: rgba(201,151,58,0.05);
        }
        .ann-card-type {
          display: flex;
          align-items: center;
          gap: 12px;
          margin-bottom: 10px;
        }
        .ann-badge {
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 9px;
          font-weight: 600;
          letter-spacing: 0.2em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          padding: 4px 10px;
          border-radius: 2px;
        }
        .ann-badge--urgent     { background: rgba(201,151,58,0.18); color: var(--gold-light); border: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.3); }
        .ann-badge--recognition{ background: rgba(31,85,80,0.2);    color: #6BBDB5;           border: 1px solid rgba(31,85,80,0.3);  }
        .ann-badge--new        { background: rgba(107,30,30,0.2);   color: #E07070;           border: 1px solid rgba(107,30,30,0.3); }
        .ann-badge--event      { background: rgba(80,50,150,0.18);  color: #A090E0;           border: 1px solid rgba(80,50,150,0.25);}

        .ann-card-date {
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 10px;
          font-weight: 400;
          color: var(--stone);
          letter-spacing: 0.1em;
          margin-left: auto;
        }
        .ann-card-title {
          font-family: var(--serif);
          font-size: clamp(16px, 1.8vw, 19px);
          font-weight: 400;
          color: #EDE0C4;
          line-height: 1.3;
          margin-bottom: 8px;
        }
        .ann-card-body {
          font-size: 13px;
          color: var(--stone-light);
          font-weight: 300;
          line-height: 1.75;
          margin-bottom: 14px;
        }
        .ann-card-cta {
          display: inline-flex;
          align-items: center;
          min-height: 44px;            /* WCAG touch target */
          padding: 10px 18px;
          font-size: 10px;
          font-weight: 600;
          letter-spacing: 0.18em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          color: var(--ink);
          font-family: var(--sans);
          background: var(--gold);
          border: 1px solid var(--gold);
          cursor: pointer;
          transition: background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
          text-decoration: none;
          white-space: nowrap;
        }
        .ann-card-cta:hover { background: var(--gold-light); border-color: var(--gold-light); }
        .ann-card-cta:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--gold-light); outline-offset: 2px; }

        @media (max-width: 600px) {
          .ann-card-cta { width: 100%; justify-content: center; padding: 13px 16px; font-size: 10.5px; }
        }

        /* ── Responsive ── */
        @media (max-width: 860px) {
          .ann-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
          .ann-header-body { max-width: 100%; }
        }

        /* ============================================================
           TESTIMONIALS — CAROUSEL
           ============================================================ */
        .testimonials {
          background: var(--teal);
          padding: var(--section-pad) 0;
          position: relative;
          overflow: hidden;
        }
        .testimonials .section-title { color: #D8EDEA; }
        .testimonials-header {
          text-align: center;
          margin-bottom: 52px;
        }
        .testimonials-header .ornament-divider { justify-content: center; }

        /* Carousel container */
        .tcarousel {
          position: relative;
          max-width: 820px;
          margin: 0 auto;
        }

        /* Track — clips slides */
        .tcarousel-track {
          overflow: hidden;
          position: relative;
          width: 100%;
        }

        /* Each slide */
        .tcarousel-slide {
          display: none;
          padding: 48px 52px 40px;
          background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
          border: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.15);
          position: relative;
          animation: tcFadeIn 0.5s ease-out;
        }
        .tcarousel-slide.tc-active { display: block; }

        @keyframes tcFadeIn {
          from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(12px); }
          to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
        }
        @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
          .tcarousel-slide { animation: none; }
        }

        /* Large opening quote mark */
        .tc-quote-mark {
          font-family: var(--serif);
          font-size: 96px;
          color: var(--gold);
          opacity: 0.2;
          line-height: 0.7;
          margin-bottom: 20px;
          display: block;
          user-select: none;
        }

        /* Quote text */
        .tc-quote {
          font-family: var(--serif);
          font-size: clamp(17px, 2.2vw, 22px);
          font-weight: 300;
          font-style: italic;
          color: rgba(216,237,234,0.82);
          line-height: 1.75;
          margin-bottom: 36px;
        }

        /* Author row */
        .tc-author-row {
          display: flex;
          align-items: center;
          gap: 16px;
          flex-wrap: wrap;
        }
        .tc-avatar {
          width: 48px; height: 48px;
          border-radius: 50%;
          background: rgba(201,151,58,0.12);
          border: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.25);
          display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
          font-family: var(--serif);
          font-size: 15px;
          color: var(--gold);
          flex-shrink: 0;
        }
        .tc-name {
          font-size: 11px;
          font-weight: 600;
          letter-spacing: 0.16em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          color: var(--gold);
          font-family: var(--sans);
        }
        .tc-role {
          font-size: 11px;
          color: var(--stone-light);
          font-weight: 300;
          margin-top: 3px;
          font-family: var(--sans);
        }
        .tc-stars {
          margin-left: auto;
          color: var(--gold);
          font-size: 14px;
          letter-spacing: 2px;
          opacity: 0.85;
        }

        /* Controls row */
        .tcarousel-controls {
          display: flex;
          align-items: center;
          justify-content: center;
          gap: 20px;
          margin-top: 28px;
        }
        .tc-arrow {
          width: 44px; height: 44px;
          border: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.3);
          background: transparent;
          color: var(--gold);
          font-size: 18px;
          display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
          cursor: pointer;
          transition: background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
          font-family: var(--sans);
          flex-shrink: 0;
        }
        .tc-arrow:hover { background: rgba(201,151,58,0.12); border-color: var(--gold); }

        /* Dot indicators */
        .tc-dots {
          display: flex;
          align-items: center;
          gap: 8px;
        }
        .tc-dot {
          width: 7px; height: 7px;
          border-radius: 50%;
          background: rgba(201,151,58,0.25);
          border: none;
          cursor: pointer;
          transition: background 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
          padding: 0;
        }
        .tc-dot:hover { background: rgba(201,151,58,0.5); }
        .tc-dot.tc-dot-active {
          background: var(--gold);
          transform: scale(1.35);
        }

        /* Auto-play progress bar */
        .tc-progress-bar {
          height: 2px;
          background: rgba(201,151,58,0.12);
          margin-top: 20px;
          border-radius: 1px;
          overflow: hidden;
        }
        .tc-progress-fill {
          height: 100%;
          background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
          width: 0%;
          transition: width 0.1s linear;
          border-radius: 1px;
        }

        /* Responsive */
        @media (max-width: 600px) {
          .tcarousel-slide { padding: 28px 22px 24px; }
          .tc-quote-mark   { font-size: 64px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
          .tc-stars        { display: none; }
          .tc-arrow        { width: 36px; height: 36px; font-size: 15px; }
        }

        /* ============================================================
           CONTACT
           ============================================================ */
        .contact {
          background: var(--off-white);
          padding: var(--section-pad) 0;
        }
        .contact-grid {
          display: grid;
          grid-template-columns: 5fr 7fr;
          gap: clamp(40px, 7vw, 96px);
          align-items: start;
        }
        .contact-info-label {
          font-size: 9.5px;
          font-weight: 500;
          letter-spacing: 0.22em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          color: var(--gold);
          margin-bottom: 5px;
        }
        .contact-info-value {
          font-size: 14px;
          color: var(--stone);
          font-weight: 300;
          line-height: 1.7;
        }
        .contact-info-item {
          display: flex;
          gap: 18px;
          align-items: flex-start;
          padding: 20px 0;
          border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.12);
        }
        .contact-info-item:first-child { border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.12); }
        .contact-icon-box {
          width: 38px;
          height: 38px;
          border: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.28);
          display: flex;
          align-items: center;
          justify-content: center;
          font-size: 15px;
          flex-shrink: 0;
          margin-top: 2px;
        }

        .contact-map-placeholder {
          background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(22,61,56,0.08), rgba(201,151,58,0.05));
          border: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.15);
          height: 180px;
          display: flex;
          align-items: center;
          justify-content: center;
          font-size: 12px;
          color: var(--stone);
          letter-spacing: 0.1em;
          margin-top: 28px;
        }

        /* Form */
        .contact-form-panel {}
        .contact-form-title {
          font-family: var(--serif);
          font-size: 28px;
          font-weight: 400;
          color: var(--ink);
          margin-bottom: 28px;
        }
        .form-row { margin-bottom: 16px; }
        .form-row-split {
          display: grid;
          grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
          gap: 16px;
          margin-bottom: 16px;
        }
        .form-label {
          display: block;
          font-size: 9.5px;
          font-weight: 500;
          letter-spacing: 0.2em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          color: var(--stone);
          margin-bottom: 7px;
        }
        .form-input {
          width: 100%;
          padding: 12px 16px;
          background: white;
          border: 1px solid rgba(139,104,72,0.22);
          color: var(--ink);
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 13px;
          font-weight: 300;
          outline: none;
          transition: border-color 0.2s;
          -webkit-appearance: none;
          box-sizing: border-box;
          touch-action: manipulation;
        }
        .form-input:focus { border-color: var(--gold); }
        .form-input::placeholder { color: var(--stone-pale); }
        .form-textarea { height: 110px; resize: none; }
        .form-select {
          width: 100%;
          padding: 12px 16px;
          background: white;
          border: 1px solid rgba(139,104,72,0.22);
          color: var(--stone);
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 13px;
          font-weight: 300;
          outline: none;
          appearance: none;
          cursor: pointer;
        }
        .form-submit {
          width: 100%;
          min-height: 52px;            /* generous touch target */
          padding: 15px 20px;
          background: var(--gold);
          color: var(--ink);
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 10.5px;
          font-weight: 600;
          letter-spacing: 0.22em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          border: none;
          cursor: pointer;
          transition: background 0.25s;
          margin-top: 8px;
          display: flex;
          align-items: center;
          justify-content: center;
          gap: 8px;
          box-sizing: border-box;
        }
        .form-submit:hover { background: var(--gold-light); }
        .form-submit:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--gold-light); outline-offset: 2px; }

        /* ============================================================
           SUPPORT STRIP
           ============================================================ */

        /* ── Main support section ── */
        .support-strip {
          background: var(--teal);
          padding: var(--section-pad) 0;
          overflow: hidden;
          position: relative;
        }

        /* Subtle forest silhouette at the bottom */
        .support-strip::after {
          content: '';
          position: absolute;
          bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
          height: 120px;
          background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(10,26,22,0.6), transparent);
          pointer-events: none;
        }

        /* Header block */
        .support-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 56px; }
        .support-eyebrow {
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 10px;
          font-weight: 500;
          letter-spacing: 0.28em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          color: var(--gold);
          margin-bottom: 14px;
        }
        .support-title {
          font-family: var(--serif);
          font-size: clamp(30px, 4vw, 50px);
          font-weight: 400;
          color: #D8EDEA;
          line-height: 1.2;
          margin-bottom: 16px;
        }
        .support-title em { font-weight: 300; color: var(--gold-light); }
        .support-subtitle {
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 14px;
          color: rgba(184,200,196,0.75);
          font-weight: 300;
          line-height: 1.8;
          max-width: 560px;
          margin: 0 auto 0;
        }

        /* ── Tree pledge promise banner ── */
        .tree-pledge {
          display: flex;
          align-items: center;
          justify-content: center;
          gap: 16px;
          background: rgba(201,151,58,0.1);
          border: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.25);
          padding: 18px 32px;
          margin: 0 auto 56px;
          max-width: 680px;
          flex-wrap: wrap;
          text-align: center;
        }
        .tree-pledge-icon {
          font-size: 28px;
          flex-shrink: 0;
          animation: treeSway 3s ease-in-out infinite;
        }
        @keyframes treeSway {
          0%,100% { transform: rotate(-3deg); }
          50%      { transform: rotate(3deg); }
        }
        @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .tree-pledge-icon { animation: none; } }

        .tree-pledge-text {
          font-family: var(--serif);
          font-size: clamp(15px, 2vw, 19px);
          font-weight: 400;
          font-style: italic;
          color: #C8E0DC;
          line-height: 1.5;
        }
        .tree-pledge-text strong {
          font-style: normal;
          font-weight: 500;
          color: var(--gold-light);
        }

        /* ── Trees planted counter ── */
        .trees-counter {
          display: flex;
          flex-direction: column;
          align-items: center;
          margin-bottom: 56px;
        }
        .trees-counter-num {
          font-family: var(--serif);
          font-size: clamp(52px, 8vw, 96px);
          font-weight: 300;
          color: var(--gold);
          line-height: 1;
          letter-spacing: 0.04em;
        }
        .trees-counter-label {
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 10px;
          font-weight: 500;
          letter-spacing: 0.26em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          color: rgba(184,200,196,0.6);
          margin-top: 8px;
        }
        /* Animated tree row */
        .trees-row {
          display: flex;
          justify-content: center;
          gap: 6px;
          margin-top: 20px;
          flex-wrap: wrap;
          max-width: 480px;
        }
        .tree-icon {
          font-size: 22px;
          opacity: 0;
          transform: translateY(10px) scale(0.7);
          animation: treeGrow 0.5s ease-out forwards;
        }
        @keyframes treeGrow {
          to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
        }
        @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
          .tree-icon { animation: none; opacity: 1; transform: none; }
        }

        /* ── Patron tiers ── */
        .patron-grid {
          display: grid;
          grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
          gap: 2px;
          margin-bottom: 48px;
        }
        .patron-card {
          background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
          border: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.12);
          padding: 36px 28px;
          text-align: center;
          cursor: pointer;
          transition: background 0.3s, border-color 0.3s, transform 0.2s;
          position: relative;
          overflow: hidden;
        }
        .patron-card::before {
          content: '';
          position: absolute;
          bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
          height: 2px;
          background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
          transform: scaleX(0);
          transition: transform 0.35s ease;
        }
        .patron-card:hover {
          background: rgba(201,151,58,0.06);
          border-color: rgba(201,151,58,0.35);
          transform: translateY(-2px);
        }
        .patron-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

        /* Featured card */
        .patron-card.patron-featured {
          background: rgba(201,151,58,0.08);
          border-color: rgba(201,151,58,0.35);
        }
        .patron-card.patron-featured::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
        .patron-featured-badge {
          position: absolute;
          top: 0; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
          background: var(--gold);
          color: var(--ink);
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 8.5px;
          font-weight: 700;
          letter-spacing: 0.2em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          padding: 4px 16px;
        }

        .patron-tree-emoji {
          font-size: 36px;
          margin-bottom: 14px;
          display: block;
        }
        .patron-tier-name {
          font-family: var(--serif);
          font-size: 22px;
          font-weight: 400;
          color: #C8E0DC;
          margin-bottom: 6px;
        }
        .patron-amount {
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 11px;
          font-weight: 500;
          letter-spacing: 0.18em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          color: var(--gold);
          margin-bottom: 20px;
        }
        .patron-tree-promise {
          display: inline-flex;
          align-items: center;
          gap: 7px;
          background: rgba(201,151,58,0.1);
          border: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.2);
          padding: 6px 14px;
          margin-bottom: 18px;
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 11px;
          font-weight: 600;
          color: var(--gold-light);
          letter-spacing: 0.08em;
        }
        .patron-perks {
          list-style: none;
          text-align: left;
          margin-top: 16px;
        }
        .patron-perks li {
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 12px;
          color: rgba(184,200,196,0.7);
          font-weight: 300;
          padding: 6px 0;
          border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.07);
          display: flex;
          align-items: flex-start;
          gap: 8px;
          line-height: 1.5;
        }
        .patron-perks li::before {
          content: '✦';
          color: var(--gold);
          font-size: 8px;
          flex-shrink: 0;
          margin-top: 3px;
          opacity: 0.7;
        }
        .patron-cta {
          margin-top: 24px;
          width: 100%;
          padding: 12px 20px;
          background: transparent;
          border: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.35);
          color: var(--gold);
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 10.5px;
          font-weight: 600;
          letter-spacing: 0.18em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          cursor: pointer;
          transition: all 0.25s;
        }
        .patron-cta:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--ink); }
        .patron-card.patron-featured .patron-cta {
          background: var(--gold);
          color: var(--ink);
          border-color: var(--gold);
        }
        .patron-card.patron-featured .patron-cta:hover { background: var(--gold-light); }

        /* ── Forest impact bar ── */
        .forest-impact {
          background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
          border: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.12);
          padding: 28px 36px;
          display: flex;
          align-items: center;
          gap: 28px;
          max-width: 800px;
          margin: 0 auto;
          flex-wrap: wrap;
          justify-content: center;
          text-align: center;
          position: relative;
          z-index: 1;
        }
        .forest-impact-stat {
          flex: 1;
          min-width: 120px;
        }
        .forest-impact-num {
          font-family: var(--serif);
          font-size: 32px;
          font-weight: 300;
          color: var(--gold);
          line-height: 1;
          margin-bottom: 4px;
        }
        .forest-impact-label {
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 9.5px;
          font-weight: 500;
          letter-spacing: 0.2em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          color: var(--stone-light);
        }
        .forest-impact-divider {
          width: 1px;
          height: 48px;
          background: rgba(201,151,58,0.18);
          flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        /* Tree planting celebration modal */
        .tree-planted-modal {
          position: fixed;
          inset: 0;
          z-index: 9997;
          display: flex;
          align-items: center;
          justify-content: center;
          pointer-events: none;
          opacity: 0;
          transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
        }
        .tree-planted-modal.tpm-show {
          opacity: 1;
          pointer-events: all;
        }
        .tpm-card {
          background: rgba(10, 26, 22, 0.97);
          border: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.5);
          padding: 52px 64px;
          text-align: center;
          transform: scale(0.75);
          transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1);
          position: relative;
          max-width: 420px;
          width: 90vw;
          will-change: transform;
        }
        .tree-planted-modal.tpm-show .tpm-card { transform: scale(1); }
        .tpm-card::before {
          content: '';
          position: absolute;
          top: 0; left: 15%; right: 15%;
          height: 2px;
          background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, #4CAF50, transparent);
        }
        .tpm-tree {
          font-size: 64px;
          display: block;
          margin-bottom: 12px;
          animation: tpmTreePop 0.6s 0.3s both cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1);
        }
        @keyframes tpmTreePop {
          from { transform: scale(0) rotate(-20deg); opacity: 0; }
          to   { transform: scale(1) rotate(0deg); opacity: 1; }
        }
        @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .tpm-tree { animation: none; } }
        .tpm-title {
          font-family: var(--serif);
          font-size: 28px;
          font-weight: 400;
          color: #D8EDEA;
          margin-bottom: 10px;
        }
        .tpm-sub {
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 13px;
          color: var(--stone-light);
          font-weight: 300;
          line-height: 1.7;
          max-width: 280px;
          margin: 0 auto 24px;
        }
        .tpm-location {
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 10px;
          letter-spacing: 0.2em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          color: var(--gold);
          margin-bottom: 24px;
        }
        .tpm-close {
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 10px;
          letter-spacing: 0.2em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          color: var(--stone);
          background: none;
          border: none;
          cursor: pointer;
          padding: 6px 0;
          transition: color 0.2s;
        }
        .tpm-close:hover { color: var(--gold); }

        /* Responsive */
        @media (max-width: 800px) {
          .patron-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
          .forest-impact { gap: 20px; }
          .forest-impact-divider { width: 80%; height: 1px; }
          .tree-pledge { padding: 16px 20px; }
        }
        @media (max-width: 500px) {
          .tpm-card { padding: 36px 28px; }
        }


        /* ============================================================
           FULLSCREEN LAUNCH SCREEN
           ============================================================ */
        .launch-screen {
          position: fixed;
          inset: 0;
          z-index: 99999;
          background: linear-gradient(160deg, #0D0A06 0%, #120E08 45%, #0A1A18 100%);
          display: flex;
          align-items: center;
          justify-content: center;
          overflow: hidden;
          transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
        }
        /* Slide up and fade out when site is revealed */
        .launch-screen.ls-hiding {
          opacity: 0;
          transform: translateY(-40px);
          pointer-events: none;
        }
        .launch-screen.ls-hidden {
          display: none;
        }

        /* Rotating mandala background */
        .ls-mandala {
          position: absolute;
          inset: 0;
          display: flex;
          align-items: center;
          justify-content: center;
          pointer-events: none;
          z-index: 1;
        }
        .ls-mandala svg {
          width: min(560px, 75vw);
          height: min(560px, 75vw);
          opacity: 0.2;
          animation: lsRotate 100s linear infinite;
        }
        @keyframes lsRotate { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
        @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .ls-mandala svg { animation: none; } }

        /* Grain overlay */
        .ls-grain {
          position: absolute;
          inset: 0;
          opacity: 0.025;
          background-image:
            repeating-linear-gradient(45deg, rgba(201,151,58,0.5) 0, rgba(201,151,58,0.5) 1px, transparent 0, transparent 50%);
          background-size: 18px 18px;
          pointer-events: none;
        }

        /* Content stack — centered column */
        .ls-content {
          position: relative;
          z-index: 2;
          display: flex;
          flex-direction: column;
          align-items: center;
          text-align: center;
          gap: 0;
          padding: 24px clamp(20px, 5vw, 60px);
          max-width: 860px;
          width: 100%;
        }

        /* Logo */
        .ls-logo { margin-bottom: 28px; }
        .ls-logo-name {
          font-family: var(--serif);
          font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 44px);
          font-weight: 400;
          color: var(--gold-light);
          letter-spacing: 0.08em;
          line-height: 1;
        }
        .ls-logo-sub {
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: clamp(8px, 1.1vw, 10px);
          font-weight: 400;
          letter-spacing: 0.3em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          color: var(--stone-light);
          margin-top: 6px;
        }

        /* Divider */
        .ls-divider {
          display: flex;
          align-items: center;
          gap: 10px;
          margin-bottom: 24px;
        }
        .ls-div-line {
          width: 48px;
          height: 1px;
          background: var(--gold);
          opacity: 0.35;
        }
        .ls-div-diamond {
          width: 7px;
          height: 7px;
          border: 1px solid var(--gold);
          transform: rotate(45deg);
          opacity: 0.7;
        }

        /* Eyebrow */
        .ls-eyebrow {
          display: inline-flex;
          align-items: center;
          gap: 9px;
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 10px;
          font-weight: 500;
          letter-spacing: 0.28em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          color: var(--gold);
          margin-bottom: 16px;
        }
        .ls-pulse-dot {
          width: 8px; height: 8px;
          border-radius: 50%;
          background: var(--gold);
          flex-shrink: 0;
          animation: lsPulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
        }
        @keyframes lsPulse {
          0%,100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(201,151,58,0.5); }
          50%      { opacity: 0.7; transform: scale(1.2); box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(201,151,58,0); }
        }
        @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .ls-pulse-dot { animation: none; } }

        /* Title */
        .ls-title {
          font-family: var(--serif);
          font-size: clamp(30px, 5vw, 58px);
          font-weight: 300;
          color: #EDE0C4;
          line-height: 1.2;
          letter-spacing: 0.02em;
          margin-bottom: 40px;
        }
        .ls-title em {
          font-weight: 300;
          color: var(--gold-light);
        }

        /* Timer */
        .ls-timer {
          display: flex;
          align-items: center;
          gap: clamp(6px, 1.5vw, 16px);
          margin-bottom: 40px;
        }
        .ls-unit { text-align: center; }
        .ls-num {
          font-family: var(--serif);
          font-size: clamp(44px, 8vw, 88px);
          font-weight: 300;
          color: #EDE0C4;
          line-height: 1;
          /* Fixed width prevents layout thrash when digit widths differ (1 vs 8 etc.) */
          width: clamp(72px, 10vw, 120px);
          background: rgba(201,151,58,0.07);
          border: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.2);
          padding: clamp(10px, 2vw, 18px) clamp(8px, 1.5vw, 16px);
          display: block;
          text-align: center;
          /* tabular-nums: all digits same width — zero layout shift between 1..9 */
          font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
          font-feature-settings: "tnum" 1;
          letter-spacing: 0.04em;
          position: relative;
          /* overflow:hidden clips the inner span's slide-in from below */
          overflow: hidden;
          /* NO transition here — any transition on the box causes a repaint every tick */
        }
        .ls-num::after {
          content: '';
          position: absolute;
          left: 0; right: 0; top: 50%;
          height: 1px;
          background: rgba(201,151,58,0.1);
          pointer-events: none;
        }
        /* Only the inner span animates — outer box is completely static */
        .ls-num-inner {
          display: block;
          will-change: transform, opacity;
          transform: translateZ(0);
          backface-visibility: hidden;
          -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
          /* Promote to own compositor layer — zero impact on outer box paint */
          isolation: isolate;
        }
        .ls-label {
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: clamp(8px, 1vw, 10px);
          font-weight: 500;
          letter-spacing: 0.22em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          color: var(--stone);
          margin-top: 8px;
        }
        .ls-colon {
          font-family: var(--serif);
          font-size: clamp(36px, 6vw, 72px);
          color: rgba(201,151,58,0.35);
          line-height: 1;
          padding-bottom: 20px;
          animation: lsColonBlink 1s step-end infinite;
        }
        @keyframes lsColonBlink { 0%,100% { opacity: 1; } 50% { opacity: 0.15; } }
        @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .ls-colon { animation: none; } }

        /* Email notify */
        .ls-notify { margin-bottom: 28px; width: 100%; }
        .ls-notify-label {
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 10px;
          font-weight: 500;
          letter-spacing: 0.2em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          color: var(--stone);
          margin-bottom: 12px;
        }
        .ls-form {
          display: flex;
          gap: 0;
          justify-content: center;
          flex-wrap: nowrap;          /* stay inline on desktop */
          width: 100%;
          max-width: 440px;
          margin: 0 auto;
          box-sizing: border-box;
        }
        .ls-input {
          padding: 12px 18px;
          background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
          border: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.3);
          border-right: none;
          color: #EDE0C4;
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 13px;
          outline: none;
          flex: 1 1 0;               /* fill remaining space next to button */
          min-width: 0;              /* allow flex to shrink below content width */
          width: auto;
          box-sizing: border-box;
          transition: border-color 0.2s;
          -webkit-appearance: none;
        }
        .ls-input::placeholder { color: var(--stone); }
        .ls-input:focus { border-color: var(--gold); }
        /* iOS Safari: font-size 16px set in the stacked breakpoint above — no separate rule needed */
        .ls-btn {
          padding: 12px 22px;
          background: var(--gold);
          border: 1px solid var(--gold);
          color: var(--ink);
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 10.5px;
          font-weight: 600;
          letter-spacing: 0.16em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          cursor: pointer;
          white-space: nowrap;
          flex-shrink: 0;            /* never let the button squish */
          transition: background 0.2s;
        }
        .ls-btn:hover { background: var(--gold-light); }
        .ls-btn:disabled { opacity: 0.65; cursor: not-allowed; }
        .ls-btn:disabled:hover { background: var(--gold); }
        .ls-success {
          margin-top: 12px;
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 13px;
          color: #6BBDB5;
        }
        .ls-error {
          margin-top: 10px;
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 12px;
          color: #e8856a;
        }

        /* Preview button */
        .ls-preview-btn {
          background: transparent;
          border: none;
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 10.5px;
          font-weight: 500;
          letter-spacing: 0.2em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          color: var(--stone);
          cursor: pointer;
          padding: 8px 0;
          transition: color 0.2s;
          text-decoration: underline;
          text-decoration-color: transparent;
          text-underline-offset: 4px;
        }
        .ls-preview-btn:hover {
          color: var(--gold);
          text-decoration-color: rgba(201,151,58,0.4);
        }

        /* Launched state */
        .launch-screen.ls-launched .ls-title em { color: #6BBDB5; }
        .launch-screen.ls-launched .ls-num { color: var(--gold); }
        .launch-screen.ls-launched .ls-num-inner { color: var(--gold); }
        /* ── Countdown logo image ── */
        .ls-logo-img {
          width: clamp(44px, 9vw, 72px);
          height: auto;
          display: block;
          margin: 0 auto clamp(6px, 1.5vw, 12px);
          object-fit: contain;
        }

        /* ── Countdown: phone portrait ≤480px ── */
        @media (max-width: 480px) {
          .ls-content  { padding: 10px 12px; max-height: 100dvh; }
          .ls-logo     { margin-bottom: 8px; }
          .ls-logo-img { width: 40px; }
          .ls-logo-name{ font-size: clamp(16px, 6vw, 24px); }
          .ls-logo-sub { font-size: 6.5px; letter-spacing: 0.12em; }
          .ls-divider  { margin-bottom: 8px; }
          .ls-div-line { width: 16px; }
          .ls-eyebrow  { font-size: 7.5px; margin-bottom: 7px; }
          .ls-title    { font-size: clamp(15px, 5.5vw, 26px); margin-bottom: 12px; }
          .ls-timer    { gap: 2px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
          .ls-num      { width: clamp(42px, 22vw, 65px); font-size: clamp(18px, 9vw, 40px); padding: 5px 0; }
          .ls-colon    { font-size: clamp(14px, 6vw, 26px); padding-bottom: 7px; }
          .ls-label    { font-size: 5.5px; letter-spacing: 0.08em; margin-top: 3px; }
          .ls-notify   { margin-bottom: 12px; }
          .ls-notify-label { font-size: 7.5px; margin-bottom: 7px; }
          .ls-form     { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; max-width: 100%; }
          /* Stacked: restore all 4 borders on input, remove right only — button below has its own border */
          .ls-input    { width: 100%; border-right: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.3); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.3); font-size: 16px; padding: 13px 16px; box-sizing: border-box; }
          .ls-btn      { width: 100%; font-size: 10.5px; padding: 14px 16px; text-align: center; letter-spacing: 0.18em; }
          .ls-success  { font-size: 13px; text-align: center; padding: 8px 0; }
          .ls-error    { font-size: 12px; text-align: center; }
          .ls-preview-btn { font-size: 8px; }
          .ls-mandala svg { width: 100vmin; height: 100vmin; opacity: 0.1; }
        }

        /* ── Countdown: landscape phone ── */
        @media (max-height: 500px) and (orientation: landscape) {
          .ls-content  { padding: 6px 16px; }
          .ls-logo     { margin-bottom: 4px; }
          .ls-logo-img { width: 28px; }
          .ls-logo-name{ font-size: 14px; }
          .ls-logo-sub,.ls-divider,.ls-eyebrow { display: none; }
          .ls-title    { font-size: clamp(13px, 3vw, 20px); margin-bottom: 6px; }
          .ls-timer    { gap: 3px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
          .ls-num      { width: clamp(38px, 9vw, 58px); font-size: clamp(16px, 5vw, 36px); padding: 4px 0; }
          .ls-colon    { font-size: clamp(12px, 3vw, 24px); padding-bottom: 5px; }
          .ls-label    { font-size: 5.5px; }
          .ls-notify   { margin-bottom: 8px; }
          .ls-notify-label { font-size: 7.5px; margin-bottom: 5px; }
          .ls-form     { flex-direction: row; flex-wrap: nowrap; }
          .ls-input    { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.3); }
          .ls-btn      { padding: 10px 16px; font-size: 9px; }
        }

        /* ── Countdown: tablet 481-768px ── */
        @media (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 768px) {
          .ls-num   { width: clamp(58px, 11vw, 96px); font-size: clamp(26px, 7vw, 60px); }
          .ls-colon { font-size: clamp(20px, 4vw, 48px); }
          .ls-title { font-size: clamp(18px, 4vw, 38px); }
        }

        /* ── Countdown: large desktop ≥1400px ── */
        @media (min-width: 1400px) {
          .ls-num   { width: 130px; font-size: 96px; }
          .ls-colon { font-size: 80px; }
          .ls-title { font-size: 64px; }
        }



        /* ============================================================
           PAGE WRAP — single blur target for celebration
           ============================================================ */
        #page-wrap {
          transition: filter 0.55s ease;
          will-change: filter;
        }
        body.cel-blurring #page-wrap {
          filter: blur(10px) brightness(0.38) saturate(0.5);
          pointer-events: none;
          user-select: none;
        }
        body.cel-unblurring #page-wrap {
          filter: blur(0px) brightness(1) saturate(1);
          transition: filter 1.1s ease;
        }

        /* Dark scrim over blurred page */
        .cel-blur-layer {
          position: fixed;
          inset: 0;
          z-index: 9990;
          pointer-events: none;
          background: rgba(4, 2, 1, 0.55);
          opacity: 0;
          transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
        }
        body.cel-blurring .cel-blur-layer {
          opacity: 1;
          pointer-events: all;
        }
        body.cel-unblurring .cel-blur-layer {
          opacity: 0;
          transition: opacity 1.1s ease;
        }

        /* ── Confetti canvas overlay ── */
        .cel-overlay {
          position: fixed;
          inset: 0;
          z-index: 9995;
          pointer-events: none;
          opacity: 0;
          transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
        }
        .cel-overlay.cel-active {
          pointer-events: all;
          opacity: 1;
        }
        .cel-canvas {
          position: absolute;
          inset: 0;
          width: 100%;
          height: 100%;
        }

        /* ── Thank you card ── */
        .cel-message {
          position: fixed;
          top: 50%; left: 50%;
          transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.72);
          background: rgba(12, 8, 4, 0.98);
          border: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.6);
          box-shadow:
            0 0 0 1px rgba(201,151,58,0.1),
            0 40px 100px rgba(0,0,0,0.8);
          padding: clamp(36px, 5vw, 56px) clamp(36px, 6vw, 68px);
          text-align: center;
          opacity: 0;
          min-width: clamp(280px, 38vw, 440px);
          z-index: 9998;
          pointer-events: none;
          transition: none;
          will-change: transform;
        }
        .cel-message::before {
          content: '';
          position: absolute;
          top: 0; left: 12%; right: 12%;
          height: 2px;
          background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
        }
        .cel-message.cel-msg-show {
          opacity: 1;
          transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
          pointer-events: all;
          transition:
            transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1),
            opacity 0.35s ease;
        }

        .cel-icon {
          font-size: 52px;
          margin-bottom: 16px;
          display: block;
          animation: celBob 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;
        }
        @keyframes celBob {
          0%,100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(-3deg); }
          50%      { transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(3deg); }
        }
        @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .cel-icon { animation: none; } }

        .cel-title {
          font-family: var(--serif);
          font-size: clamp(26px, 4vw, 40px);
          font-weight: 300;
          color: #EDE0C4;
          margin-bottom: 12px;
          letter-spacing: 0.05em;
        }
        .cel-sub {
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 13px;
          color: var(--stone-light);
          font-weight: 300;
          line-height: 1.75;
          max-width: 260px;
          margin: 0 auto;
        }
        .cel-stars {
          font-size: 20px;
          color: var(--gold);
          letter-spacing: 10px;
          margin-top: 22px;
          display: block;
          animation: celStarPulse 1.4s ease-in-out infinite;
        }
        @keyframes celStarPulse {
          0%,100% { opacity: 0.45; letter-spacing: 10px; }
          50%      { opacity: 1;    letter-spacing: 16px; }
        }
        @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .cel-stars { animation: none; opacity: 0.8; } }

        .cel-dismiss-hint {
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 10px;
          letter-spacing: 0.2em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          color: var(--stone);
          margin-top: 28px;
          opacity: 0;
          animation: celHintFade 0.6s 2s forwards ease-in;
        }
        @keyframes celHintFade { to { opacity: 1; } }

        /* ============================================================
           FOOTER
           ============================================================ */
        .footer {
          background: var(--ink);
          padding: 72px 0 0;
          border-top: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
        }
        .footer-grid {
          display: grid;
          grid-template-columns: 2.2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
          gap: clamp(30px, 4vw, 60px);
          padding-bottom: 56px;
          border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
        }
        .footer-brand-name {
          font-family: var(--serif);
          font-size: 24px;
          font-weight: 400;
          color: var(--gold);
          letter-spacing: 0.05em;
          margin-bottom: 3px;
        }
        .footer-brand-sub {
          font-size: 8.5px;
          letter-spacing: 0.26em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          color: var(--stone);
          margin-bottom: 20px;
        }
        .footer-desc {
          font-size: 12.5px;
          color: var(--stone-light);
          font-weight: 300;
          line-height: 1.8;
          max-width: 280px;
        }
        .footer-col-title {
          font-size: 9.5px;
          font-weight: 500;
          letter-spacing: 0.24em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          color: var(--gold);
          margin-bottom: 20px;
        }
        .footer-links { list-style: none; }
        .footer-links li { margin-bottom: 12px; }
        .footer-links a {
          font-size: 12.5px;
          color: var(--stone-light);
          font-weight: 300;
          transition: color 0.2s;
        }
        .footer-links a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }
        .footer-bottom {
          padding: 20px 0;
          display: flex;
          align-items: center;
          justify-content: space-between;
          flex-wrap: wrap;
          gap: 12px;
        }
        .footer-copy {
          font-size: 11px;
          color: var(--stone);
          font-weight: 300;
        }
        .footer-social {
          display: flex;
          gap: 12px;
        }
        .footer-social-link {
          width: 36px;
          height: 36px;
          border: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.35);
          display: flex;
          align-items: center;
          justify-content: center;
          font-size: 14px;
          font-weight: 600;
          color: var(--stone-light);          /* clearly visible on dark ink */
          font-family: var(--sans);
          text-decoration: none;
          transition: color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
          flex-shrink: 0;
        }
        .footer-social-link:hover {
          color: var(--gold-light);
          border-color: var(--gold);
          background: var(--gold-dim);
        }

        /* ============================================================
           YOUTUBE MODAL
           ============================================================ */
        .yt-modal {
          position: fixed;
          inset: 0;
          z-index: 99000;
          background: rgba(4, 2, 1, 0.92);
          display: flex;
          align-items: center;
          justify-content: center;
          opacity: 0;
          pointer-events: none;
          transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
          backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
        }
        .yt-modal.yt-open {
          opacity: 1;
          pointer-events: all;
        }
        .yt-modal-inner {
          position: relative;
          width: min(900px, 90vw);
          aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
          background: #000;
          box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(201,151,58,0.2), 0 40px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.8);
        }
        .yt-close {
          position: absolute;
          top: -40px;
          right: 0;
          background: transparent;
          border: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.35);
          color: var(--stone-light);
          font-size: 18px;
          width: 36px;
          height: 36px;
          display: flex;
          align-items: center;
          justify-content: center;
          cursor: pointer;
          transition: color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
          font-family: var(--sans);
        }
        .yt-close:hover { color: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); }
        .yt-modal-inner iframe {
          width: 100%;
          height: 100%;
          border: none;
          display: block;
        }

        /* ============================================================
           GALLERY CELLS (redesigned)
           ============================================================ */
        .gallery-masonry {
          display: grid;
          grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
          grid-auto-rows: 220px;
          gap: 3px;
        }
        .gallery-cell {
          position: relative;
          overflow: hidden;
          cursor: pointer;
          border: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.08);
        }
        .gallery-cell.tall { grid-row: span 2; }
        .gc-bg {
          position: absolute;
          inset: 0;
          transition: transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.25,0.46,0.45,0.94);
        }
        .gallery-cell:hover .gc-bg { transform: scale(1.07); }
        .gc-icon {
          position: absolute;
          top: 50%; left: 50%;
          transform: translate(-50%, -60%);
          font-size: 52px;
          opacity: 0.13;
          transition: opacity 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
          pointer-events: none;
        }
        .gallery-cell:hover .gc-icon { opacity: 0.22; transform: translate(-50%,-55%); }
        .gc-gradient {
          position: absolute;
          bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
          height: 65%;
          background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(8,5,2,0.92) 0%, transparent 100%);
          pointer-events: none;
        }
        .gc-caption {
          position: absolute;
          bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
          padding: 18px 18px 16px;
          z-index: 2;
          transform: translateY(6px);
          transition: transform 0.3s ease;
        }
        .gallery-cell:hover .gc-caption { transform: translateY(0); }
        .gc-label {
          font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif;
          font-size: 17px;
          font-weight: 400;
          color: #EDE0C4;
          line-height: 1.2;
          margin-bottom: 3px;
        }
        .gc-sub {
          font-size: 10px;
          font-weight: 400;
          letter-spacing: 0.16em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          color: rgba(201,151,58,0.75);
          font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
        }
        .gc-zoom {
          position: absolute;
          top: 12px; right: 12px;
          width: 32px; height: 32px;
          border: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.4);
          display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
          color: var(--gold);
          font-size: 14px;
          opacity: 0;
          transform: scale(0.85);
          transition: opacity 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
          z-index: 3;
        }
        .gallery-cell:hover .gc-zoom { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }

        /* hidden by filter */
        .gallery-cell.gc-hidden {
          display: none;
        }

        /* ============================================================
           LIGHTBOX
           ============================================================ */
        .lb-backdrop {
          position: fixed;
          inset: 0;
          /*z-index: 900;*/
          z-index: 99997;
          /*background: rgba(8, 5, 2, 0.97);*/
          background: rgba(8, 5, 2, 0.85);
          backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
          -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
          display: flex;
          flex-direction: column;
          align-items: center;
          justify-content: center;
          opacity: 0;
          pointer-events: none;
          transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
        }
        .lb-backdrop.lb-open {
          opacity: 1;
          pointer-events: all;
        }
        /* Close button */
        .lb-close {
          position: absolute;
          top: 20px; right: 24px;
          width: 44px; height: 44px;
          background: rgba(201,151,58,0.1);
          border: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.3);
          color: var(--gold);
          font-size: 18px;
          display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
          cursor: pointer;
          transition: background 0.2s;
          z-index: 10;
        }
        .lb-close:hover { background: rgba(201,151,58,0.25); }

        /* Counter */
        .lb-counter {
          position: absolute;
          top: 26px; left: 50%;
          transform: translateX(-50%);
          font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
          font-size: 11px;
          font-weight: 400;
          letter-spacing: 0.22em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          color: var(--stone-light);
          z-index: 10;
        }

        /* Arrows */
        .lb-arrow {
          position: absolute;
          top: 50%;
          transform: translateY(-50%);
          width: 52px; height: 52px;
          border: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.3);
          background: rgba(18,14,8,0.7);
          color: var(--gold);
          font-size: 22px;
          display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
          cursor: pointer;
          z-index: 10;
          transition: background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
          user-select: none;
        }
        .lb-arrow:hover { background: rgba(201,151,58,0.15); border-color: var(--gold); }
        .lb-prev { left: 24px; }
        .lb-next { right: 24px; }

        /* Stage */
        .lb-stage {
          position: relative;
          width: min(880px, 90vw);
          height: min(580px, 72vh);
          overflow: hidden;
        }
        /* Each slide */
        .lb-slide {
          position: absolute;
          inset: 0;
          display: flex;
          flex-direction: column;
          align-items: center;
          justify-content: center;
          transition: transform 0.42s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), opacity 0.42s ease;
        }
        /* slide states */
        .lb-slide.lb-current { transform: translateX(0);    opacity: 1; }
        .lb-slide.lb-left    { transform: translateX(-100%); opacity: 0; }
        .lb-slide.lb-right   { transform: translateX(100%);  opacity: 0; }
        /* instant reposition without animation */
        .lb-slide.lb-no-anim { transition: none; }

        /* The visual "image" panel (placeholder — swap src for real images) */
        .lb-img-panel {
          width: 100%;
          height: 100%;
          display: flex;
          align-items: center;
          justify-content: center;
          font-size: 90px;
          border: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.1);
          position: relative;
          overflow: hidden;
        }
        .lb-img-panel .lb-panel-bg {
          position: absolute;
          inset: 0;
        }
        .lb-img-panel .lb-panel-icon { position: relative; z-index: 1; opacity: 0.35; }

        /* Caption below image */
        .lb-caption {
          margin-top: 18px;
          text-align: center;
          flex-shrink: 0;
        }
        .lb-caption-title {
          font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif;
          font-size: 22px;
          font-weight: 400;
          color: #EDE0C4;
          margin-bottom: 4px;
        }
        .lb-caption-sub {
          font-size: 10px;
          font-weight: 400;
          letter-spacing: 0.2em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          color: rgba(201,151,58,0.7);
          font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
        }

        /* Thumbnails strip */
        .lb-thumbs {
          display: flex;
          gap: 6px;
          margin-top: 20px;
          padding: 0 12px;
          max-width: min(880px, 90vw);
          overflow-x: auto;
          scrollbar-width: none;
        }
        .lb-thumbs::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
        .lb-thumb {
          width: 64px;
          height: 48px;
          flex-shrink: 0;
          border: 2px solid transparent;
          cursor: pointer;
          display: flex;
          align-items: center;
          justify-content: center;
          font-size: 20px;
          transition: border-color 0.2s, opacity 0.2s;
          opacity: 0.45;
          overflow: hidden;
          position: relative;
        }
        .lb-thumb .lb-th-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; }
        .lb-thumb .lb-th-icon { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
        .lb-thumb:hover { opacity: 0.75; }
        .lb-thumb.lb-thumb-active { border-color: var(--gold); opacity: 1; }

        /* Touch swipe hint */
        .lb-swipe-hint {
          position: absolute;
          bottom: 130px;
          left: 50%;
          transform: translateX(-50%);
          font-size: 10px;
          letter-spacing: 0.18em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          color: var(--stone);
          font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
          opacity: 0;
          animation: swipeHintFade 3s 1.5s forwards;
          pointer-events: none;
        }
        @keyframes swipeHintFade {
          0%   { opacity: 0; }
          20%  { opacity: 1; }
          80%  { opacity: 1; }
          100% { opacity: 0; }
        }

        /* Responsive */
        @media (max-width: 900px) {
          .gallery-masonry {
            grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
            grid-auto-rows: 180px;
          }
          .gallery-cell.tall { grid-row: span 2; }
          .lb-prev { left: 8px; }
          .lb-next { right: 8px; }
          .lb-arrow { width: 40px; height: 40px; font-size: 18px; }
        }
        @media (max-width: 600px) {
          .gallery-masonry {
            grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
            grid-auto-rows: 140px;
          }
          .gallery-cell.tall { grid-row: span 1; }
        }

        /* ============================================================
           COLLABORATION
           ============================================================ */
        .collab {
          background: var(--ink);
          padding: var(--section-pad) 0;
          overflow: hidden;
          position: relative;
        }

        /* Subtle diagonal texture */
        .collab::before {
          content: '';
          position: absolute;
          inset: 0;
          background-image:
            repeating-linear-gradient(
              -45deg,
              rgba(201,151,58,0.02) 0,
              rgba(201,151,58,0.02) 1px,
              transparent 0,
              transparent 50%
            );
          background-size: 28px 28px;
          pointer-events: none;
        }

        .collab .section-title { color: #EDE0C4; }

        .collab-header {
          text-align: center;
          margin-bottom: 56px;
          position: relative;
        }
        .collab-header .ornament-divider { justify-content: center; }
        .collab-intro {
          font-size: 15px;
          color: var(--stone-light);
          line-height: 1.85;
          max-width: 600px;
          margin: 0 auto;
          font-weight: 300;
        }

        /* ── Scrolling logo ticker ── */
        .collab-ticker-wrap {
          position: relative;
          margin-bottom: 64px;
          overflow: hidden;
        }
        /* Fade edges */
        .collab-ticker-wrap::before,
        .collab-ticker-wrap::after {
          content: '';
          position: absolute;
          top: 0; bottom: 0;
          width: 80px;
          z-index: 2;
          pointer-events: none;
        }
        .collab-ticker-wrap::before {
          left: 0;
          background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--ink), transparent);
        }
        .collab-ticker-wrap::after {
          right: 0;
          background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--ink), transparent);
        }

        .collab-ticker {
          overflow: hidden;
          padding: 2px 0;
        }
        .collab-ticker-track {
          display: flex;
          will-change: transform;
          gap: 0;
          width: max-content;
          animation: collabScroll 32s linear infinite;
        }
        .collab-ticker-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
        @keyframes collabScroll {
          from { transform: translateX(0); }
          to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
        }
        @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
          .collab-ticker-track { animation: none; }
        }

        .collab-logo-item {
          display: flex;
          flex-direction: column;
          align-items: center;
          justify-content: center;
          gap: 10px;
          padding: 24px 40px;
          border: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.1);
          min-width: 180px;
          cursor: default;
          transition: border-color 0.25s, background 0.25s;
          position: relative;
        }
        .collab-logo-item:hover {
          border-color: rgba(201,151,58,0.35);
          background: rgba(201,151,58,0.05);
        }
        .collab-logo-icon {
          font-size: 28px;
          opacity: 0.75;
          transition: opacity 0.2s, transform 0.3s;
        }
        .collab-logo-item:hover .collab-logo-icon {
          opacity: 1;
          transform: scale(1.12);
        }
        .collab-logo-name {
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 10px;
          font-weight: 500;
          letter-spacing: 0.12em;
          color: var(--stone-light);
          text-align: center;
          line-height: 1.5;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          transition: color 0.2s;
        }
        .collab-logo-item:hover .collab-logo-name { color: var(--gold); }

        /* ── Collaboration type cards ── */
        .collab-types {
          display: grid;
          grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
          gap: 2px;
          margin-bottom: 64px;
        }
        .collab-type-card {
          background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
          border: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.1);
          padding: 32px 24px;
          text-align: center;
          transition: background 0.3s, border-color 0.3s;
          position: relative;
          overflow: hidden;
        }
        .collab-type-card::after {
          content: '';
          position: absolute;
          bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
          height: 2px;
          background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
          transform: scaleX(0);
          transition: transform 0.35s ease;
        }
        .collab-type-card:hover {
          background: rgba(201,151,58,0.05);
          border-color: rgba(201,151,58,0.3);
        }
        .collab-type-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

        .collab-type-icon {
          font-size: 32px;
          margin-bottom: 16px;
          display: block;
          opacity: 0.8;
        }
        .collab-type-title {
          font-family: var(--serif);
          font-size: 19px;
          font-weight: 400;
          color: #EDE0C4;
          margin-bottom: 10px;
          line-height: 1.2;
        }
        .collab-type-desc {
          font-size: 12.5px;
          color: var(--stone-light);
          line-height: 1.7;
          font-weight: 300;
          margin-bottom: 16px;
        }
        .collab-type-count {
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 10px;
          font-weight: 600;
          letter-spacing: 0.2em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          color: var(--gold);
          border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.2);
          padding-top: 12px;
          margin-top: auto;
        }

        /* ── Collaboration stories ── */
        .collab-stories {
          display: flex;
          flex-direction: column;
          gap: 2px;
          margin-bottom: 56px;
        }
        .collab-story {
          display: grid;
          grid-template-columns: 48px 1fr 280px;
          gap: 0;
          background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
          border: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.1);
          transition: border-color 0.3s, background 0.3s;
          overflow: hidden;
          position: relative;
        }
        .collab-story:hover {
          border-color: rgba(201,151,58,0.3);
          background: rgba(201,151,58,0.03);
        }
        .collab-story-reverse {
          grid-template-columns: 48px 280px 1fr;
        }

        .collab-story-num {
          font-family: var(--serif);
          font-size: 72px;
          font-weight: 300;
          color: rgba(201,151,58,0.08);
          line-height: 1;
          padding: 32px 0 32px 20px;
          display: flex;
          align-items: flex-start;
          flex-shrink: 0;
          user-select: none;
        }

        .collab-story-content {
          padding: clamp(28px, 3vw, 44px);
          display: flex;
          flex-direction: column;
          justify-content: center;
        }
        .collab-story-partner {
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 9.5px;
          font-weight: 600;
          letter-spacing: 0.24em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          color: var(--gold);
          margin-bottom: 10px;
        }
        .collab-story-title {
          font-family: var(--serif);
          font-size: clamp(20px, 2.2vw, 27px);
          font-weight: 400;
          color: #EDE0C4;
          line-height: 1.25;
          margin-bottom: 14px;
        }
        .collab-story-desc {
          font-size: 13.5px;
          color: var(--stone-light);
          line-height: 1.8;
          font-weight: 300;
          margin-bottom: 20px;
          max-width: 520px;
        }
        .collab-story-tags {
          display: flex;
          gap: 6px;
          flex-wrap: wrap;
        }
        .collab-tag {
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 9px;
          font-weight: 600;
          letter-spacing: 0.16em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          padding: 4px 12px;
          border: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.25);
          color: rgba(201,151,58,0.8);
          background: rgba(201,151,58,0.06);
        }

        .collab-story-visual {
          position: relative;
          min-height: 220px;
          overflow: hidden;
          flex-shrink: 0;
        }
        .collab-story-bg {
          position: absolute;
          inset: 0;
          display: flex;
          align-items: center;
          justify-content: center;
          font-size: 72px;
          transition: transform 0.5s ease;
        }
        .collab-story-bg span {
          opacity: 0.15;
          pointer-events: none;
        }
        .collab-story:hover .collab-story-bg { transform: scale(1.06); }

        /* ── Collaboration CTA ── */
        .collab-cta {
          margin-top: 8px;
        }
        .collab-cta-inner {
          display: grid;
          grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
          gap: clamp(32px, 5vw, 72px);
          align-items: center;
          background: rgba(201,151,58,0.06);
          border: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.2);
          padding: clamp(32px, 4vw, 52px) clamp(28px, 4vw, 52px);
        }
        .collab-cta-eyebrow {
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 9.5px;
          font-weight: 600;
          letter-spacing: 0.26em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          color: var(--gold);
          margin-bottom: 12px;
        }
        .collab-cta-title {
          font-family: var(--serif);
          font-size: clamp(22px, 2.8vw, 34px);
          font-weight: 400;
          color: #EDE0C4;
          line-height: 1.25;
          margin-bottom: 12px;
        }
        .collab-cta-desc {
          font-size: 13.5px;
          color: var(--stone-light);
          line-height: 1.75;
          font-weight: 300;
          max-width: 480px;
        }
        .collab-cta-right {
          display: flex;
          flex-direction: column;
          align-items: center;
          gap: 12px;
          flex-shrink: 0;
          text-align: center;
        }
        .collab-cta-btn {
          display: inline-flex;
          align-items: center;
          justify-content: center;
          min-height: 48px;            /* solid touch target */
          padding: 14px 36px;
          background: var(--gold);
          color: var(--ink);
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 10.5px;
          font-weight: 700;
          letter-spacing: 0.2em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          text-decoration: none;
          border: none;
          cursor: pointer;
          white-space: nowrap;
          transition: background 0.25s;
          box-sizing: border-box;
        }
        .collab-cta-btn:hover { background: var(--gold-light); }
        .collab-cta-btn:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--gold-light); outline-offset: 2px; }
        .collab-cta-note {
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 10px;
          letter-spacing: 0.12em;
          color: var(--stone);
          font-weight: 300;
        }

        /* ── Responsive ── */
        @media (max-width: 1000px) {
          .collab-types { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
        }
        @media (max-width: 860px) {
          .collab-story,
          .collab-story-reverse {
            grid-template-columns: 1fr;
          }
          .collab-story-num  { display: none; }
          .collab-story-visual { min-height: 160px; }
          .collab-cta-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; }
          .collab-cta-desc  { max-width: 100%; }
          .collab-cta-right { width: 100%; }
          .collab-cta-btn   { width: 100%; text-align: center; }
        }
        @media (max-width: 560px) {
          .collab-types { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
          .collab-logo-item { min-width: 140px; padding: 18px 24px; }
        }

        /* ============================================================
           CELEBRATIONS
           ============================================================ */
        .celebrations {
          background: var(--off-white);
          padding: var(--section-pad) 0;
          overflow: hidden;
        }

        .cel-sec-header {
          text-align: center;
          margin-bottom: 56px;
        }
        .cel-sec-header .ornament-divider { justify-content: center; }
        .cel-sec-intro {
          font-size: 15px;
          color: var(--stone);
          line-height: 1.85;
          max-width: 600px;
          margin: 0 auto;
          font-weight: 300;
        }

        /* ── Featured large card ── */
        .cel-featured {
          display: grid;
          grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
          gap: 0;
          margin-bottom: 3px;
          background: var(--ink);
          border: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
        }
        .cel-feat-visual {
          position: relative;
          min-height: 400px;
          overflow: hidden;
        }
        .cel-feat-bg {
          position: absolute;
          inset: 0;
          transition: transform 0.6s ease;
        }
        .cel-featured:hover .cel-feat-bg { transform: scale(1.04); }
        .cel-feat-icon {
          position: absolute;
          inset: 0;
          display: flex;
          align-items: center;
          justify-content: center;
          font-size: 100px;
          opacity: 0.08;
          pointer-events: none;
        }
        .cel-feat-badge {
          position: absolute;
          top: 24px; left: 24px;
          background: var(--gold);
          color: var(--ink);
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 9px;
          font-weight: 700;
          letter-spacing: 0.22em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          padding: 5px 14px;
        }
        .cel-feat-year {
          position: absolute;
          bottom: 24px; right: 24px;
          font-family: var(--serif);
          font-size: 72px;
          font-weight: 300;
          color: rgba(201,151,58,0.12);
          line-height: 1;
        }

        .cel-feat-content {
          padding: clamp(32px, 4vw, 56px);
          display: flex;
          flex-direction: column;
          justify-content: center;
        }
        .cel-feat-eyebrow {
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 9.5px;
          font-weight: 500;
          letter-spacing: 0.26em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          color: var(--gold);
          margin-bottom: 14px;
        }
        .cel-feat-title {
          font-family: var(--serif);
          font-size: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 44px);
          font-weight: 400;
          color: #EDE0C4;
          line-height: 1.15;
          margin-bottom: 20px;
        }
        .cel-feat-title em { font-weight: 300; color: var(--gold-light); }
        .cel-feat-desc {
          font-size: 14px;
          color: var(--stone-light);
          line-height: 1.85;
          font-weight: 300;
          margin-bottom: 32px;
          max-width: 460px;
        }
        .cel-feat-stats {
          display: flex;
          gap: 0;
          border-top: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
          border-left: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
          margin-bottom: 28px;
        }
        .cel-stat {
          flex: 1;
          border-right: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
          border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-gold);
          padding: 16px 12px;
          text-align: center;
        }
        .cel-stat-num {
          font-family: var(--serif);
          font-size: 28px;
          font-weight: 300;
          color: var(--gold);
          line-height: 1;
        }
        .cel-stat-label {
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 8.5px;
          font-weight: 500;
          letter-spacing: 0.18em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          color: var(--stone);
          margin-top: 5px;
        }
        .cel-feat-link {
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 10.5px;
          font-weight: 500;
          letter-spacing: 0.18em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          color: var(--gold);
          text-decoration: none;
          display: inline-flex;
          align-items: center;
          gap: 8px;
          transition: gap 0.2s;
        }
        .cel-feat-link:hover { gap: 14px; }

        /* ── Celebration cards grid ── */
        .cel-grid {
          display: grid;
          grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
          gap: 3px;
          margin-top: 3px;
          margin-bottom: 48px;
        }
        .cel-card {
          background: white;
          border: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.1);
          display: flex;
          flex-direction: column;
          cursor: pointer;
          transition: border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s, transform 0.25s;
          position: relative;
          overflow: hidden;
        }
        .cel-card:hover {
          border-color: rgba(201,151,58,0.4);
          box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(12,8,4,0.08);
          transform: translateY(-3px);
          z-index: 2;
        }

        /* Top accent line on hover */
        .cel-card::before {
          content: '';
          position: absolute;
          top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
          height: 2px;
          background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
          transform: scaleX(0);
          transform-origin: left;
          transition: transform 0.35s ease;
        }
        .cel-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

        .cel-card-visual {
          position: relative;
          height: 160px;
          overflow: hidden;
        }
        .cel-card-bg {
          position: absolute;
          inset: 0;
          transition: transform 0.5s ease;
        }
        .cel-card:hover .cel-card-bg { transform: scale(1.06); }
        .cel-card-icon {
          position: absolute;
          inset: 0;
          display: flex;
          align-items: center;
          justify-content: center;
          font-size: 52px;
          opacity: 0.15;
          pointer-events: none;
        }
        .cel-card-month {
          position: absolute;
          bottom: 12px; right: 12px;
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 9px;
          font-weight: 500;
          letter-spacing: 0.18em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          color: rgba(201,151,58,0.7);
        }

        .cel-card-body {
          padding: 22px 22px 12px;
          flex: 1;
        }
        .cel-card-type {
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 9px;
          font-weight: 500;
          letter-spacing: 0.22em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          color: var(--gold);
          margin-bottom: 8px;
        }
        .cel-card-title {
          font-family: var(--serif);
          font-size: clamp(17px, 1.8vw, 21px);
          font-weight: 400;
          color: var(--ink);
          margin-bottom: 10px;
          line-height: 1.25;
        }
        .cel-card-desc {
          font-size: 12.5px;
          color: var(--stone);
          line-height: 1.7;
          font-weight: 300;
        }

        .cel-card-footer {
          padding: 12px 22px 18px;
          display: flex;
          gap: 6px;
          flex-wrap: wrap;
          border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.08);
          margin-top: auto;
        }
        .cel-card-tag {
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 9px;
          font-weight: 500;
          letter-spacing: 0.14em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          padding: 4px 10px;
          background: var(--parchment);
          color: var(--stone);
          border: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.12);
        }

        /* ── Bottom CTA row ── */
        .cel-cta-row {
          display: flex;
          align-items: center;
          justify-content: center;
          gap: 20px;
          flex-wrap: wrap;
        }
        .cel-cta-link {
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 10.5px;
          font-weight: 500;
          letter-spacing: 0.2em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          color: var(--gold);
          text-decoration: none;
          border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.3);
          padding-bottom: 2px;
          transition: border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s;
        }
        .cel-cta-link:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold-light); }
        .cel-cta-divider {
          color: var(--stone-pale);
          font-size: 16px;
          line-height: 1;
        }

        /* Responsive */
        @media (max-width: 900px) {
          .cel-featured { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
          .cel-feat-visual { min-height: 260px; }
          .cel-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
        }
        @media (max-width: 560px) {
          .cel-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
          .cel-feat-stats { flex-wrap: wrap; }
          .cel-stat { min-width: 50%; }
        }

        /* ============================================================
           PAYMENT MODAL — STEP SYSTEM
           ============================================================ */
        .pay-step { display: block; }
        .pay-step-hidden { display: none !important; }

        /* ── Step 1: Thank You hero ── */
        .pay-ty-hero {
          display: flex;
          flex-direction: column;
          align-items: center;
          text-align: center;
          padding: 36px 28px 20px;
          position: relative;
        }
        .pay-ty-mandala {
          position: absolute;
          top: 0; left: 50%;
          transform: translateX(-50%);
          opacity: 0.07;
          pointer-events: none;
          width: 260px; height: 260px;
          overflow: hidden;
        }
        .pay-ty-mandala svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }
        .pay-ty-emoji {
          font-size: 64px;
          margin-bottom: 12px;
          position: relative;
          animation: payTyEmojiPop 0.6s 0.15s both cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1);
        }
        @keyframes payTyEmojiPop {
          from { transform: scale(0) rotate(-15deg); opacity: 0; }
          to   { transform: scale(1) rotate(0deg); opacity: 1; }
        }
        @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .pay-ty-emoji { animation: none; } }
        .pay-ty-heading {
          font-family: var(--serif);
          font-size: clamp(28px, 5vw, 40px);
          font-weight: 300;
          color: var(--gold-light);
          letter-spacing: 0.04em;
          margin-bottom: 6px;
          position: relative;
        }
        .pay-ty-subhead {
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 11px;
          font-weight: 400;
          letter-spacing: 0.2em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          color: var(--stone);
          margin-bottom: 14px;
          position: relative;
        }
        .pay-ty-tier-pill {
          display: inline-block;
          background: rgba(201,151,58,0.12);
          border: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.4);
          padding: 7px 28px;
          font-family: var(--serif);
          font-size: clamp(18px, 3vw, 24px);
          font-weight: 400;
          color: #EDE0C4;
          letter-spacing: 0.06em;
          margin-bottom: 20px;
          position: relative;
        }
        .pay-ty-message {
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 13px;
          font-weight: 300;
          color: var(--stone-light);
          line-height: 1.8;
          max-width: 360px;
          margin-bottom: 20px;
          position: relative;
        }
        .pay-ty-tree-promise {
          display: inline-flex;
          align-items: center;
          gap: 8px;
          background: rgba(201,151,58,0.08);
          border: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.22);
          padding: 10px 20px;
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 13px;
          font-weight: 400;
          color: rgba(184,200,196,0.85);
          position: relative;
        }
        .pay-ty-tree-promise strong {
          color: var(--gold-light);
          font-weight: 600;
        }
        .pay-ty-footer {
          display: flex;
          flex-direction: column;
          align-items: center;
          gap: 12px;
          padding: 20px 28px 28px;
        }
        .pay-ty-cta-label {
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 10px;
          font-weight: 500;
          letter-spacing: 0.2em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          color: var(--stone);
        }
        .pay-ty-proceed-btn {
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 10.5px;
          font-weight: 700;
          letter-spacing: 0.2em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          padding: 14px 40px;
          background: var(--gold);
          color: var(--ink);
          border: none;
          cursor: pointer;
          transition: background 0.25s;
          width: 100%;
          max-width: 320px;
        }
        .pay-ty-proceed-btn:hover { background: var(--gold-light); }
        .pay-ty-later-btn {
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 10px;
          font-weight: 400;
          letter-spacing: 0.16em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          color: var(--stone);
          background: none;
          border: none;
          cursor: pointer;
          padding: 6px 0;
          transition: color 0.2s;
          text-decoration: underline;
          text-decoration-color: transparent;
          text-underline-offset: 3px;
        }
        .pay-ty-later-btn:hover { color: var(--gold); text-decoration-color: rgba(201,151,58,0.4); }

        /* Temple geo line inside pay header */
        .pay-temple-line { width: 100%; height: 12px; display: block; margin-top: 2px; opacity: 0.85; }

        /* ============================================================
           PAYMENT MODAL
           ============================================================ */
        .pay-modal {
          position: fixed;
          inset: 0;
          z-index: 9996;
          display: flex;
          align-items: center;
          justify-content: center;
          opacity: 0;
          pointer-events: none;
          transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
          padding: 16px;
        }
        .pay-modal.pay-open {
          opacity: 1;
          pointer-events: all;
        }
        .pay-backdrop {
          position: absolute;
          inset: 0;
          background: rgba(6, 4, 2, 0.88);
          backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
        }
        .pay-card {
          position: relative;
          background: #100D08;
          border: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.35);
          width: 100%;
          max-width: 720px;
          max-height: 90vh;
          overflow-y: auto;
          transform: scale(0.92) translateY(16px);
          transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1), opacity 0.3s;
          opacity: 0;
          scrollbar-width: thin;
          scrollbar-color: rgba(201,151,58,0.3) transparent;
        }
        .pay-modal.pay-open .pay-card {
          transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
          opacity: 1;
        }
        .pay-top-accent {
          height: 2px;
          background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, var(--gold), var(--gold-light), var(--gold), transparent);
        }
        .pay-close {
          position: absolute;
          top: 14px; right: 16px;
          width: 32px; height: 32px;
          background: rgba(201,151,58,0.1);
          border: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.25);
          color: var(--stone-light);
          font-size: 14px;
          cursor: pointer;
          display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
          transition: all 0.2s;
          z-index: 2;
        }
        .pay-close:hover { background: rgba(201,151,58,0.2); color: var(--gold); }

        /* Header */
        .pay-header {
          display: flex;
          align-items: center;
          justify-content: space-between;
          padding: 24px 28px 16px;
          border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.1);
        }
        .pay-logo {
          display: flex;
          align-items: center;
          gap: 12px;
        }
        .pay-logo-symbol { flex-shrink: 0; opacity: 0.85; }
        .pay-logo-name {
          font-family: var(--serif);
          font-size: 19px;
          font-weight: 500;
          color: var(--gold-light);
          line-height: 1;
          letter-spacing: 0.04em;
        }
        .pay-logo-sub {
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 8.5px;
          letter-spacing: 0.22em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          color: var(--stone);
          margin-top: 3px;
        }
        .pay-india-badge {
          display: flex;
          align-items: center;
          gap: 6px;
          border: 1px solid rgba(19,136,8,0.3);
          background: rgba(19,136,8,0.06);
          padding: 5px 12px;
        }
        .pay-flag { font-size: 18px; }
        .pay-flag-text {
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 9px;
          font-weight: 600;
          letter-spacing: 0.2em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          color: rgba(180,210,180,0.8);
        }

        /* Tier info bar */
        .pay-tier-info {
          display: flex;
          align-items: center;
          gap: 14px;
          padding: 16px 28px;
          background: rgba(201,151,58,0.06);
          border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.1);
        }
        .pay-tier-emoji { font-size: 24px; flex-shrink: 0; }
        .pay-tier-name {
          font-family: var(--serif);
          font-size: 18px;
          font-weight: 400;
          color: #EDE0C4;
          line-height: 1;
        }
        .pay-tier-amount {
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 10px;
          font-weight: 500;
          letter-spacing: 0.16em;
          color: var(--gold);
          margin-top: 3px;
          text-transform: uppercase;
        }
        .pay-tree-badge {
          margin-left: auto;
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 11px;
          font-weight: 600;
          letter-spacing: 0.12em;
          color: var(--gold);
          background: rgba(201,151,58,0.1);
          border: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.25);
          padding: 6px 14px;
          white-space: nowrap;
        }

        /* Ornament divider */
        .pay-divider {
          display: flex;
          align-items: center;
          gap: 10px;
          padding: 10px 28px;
        }
        .pay-divider span:not(.pay-div-diamond) {
          flex: 1;
          height: 1px;
          background: rgba(201,151,58,0.15);
        }
        .pay-div-diamond {
          color: var(--gold);
          font-size: 8px;
          opacity: 0.5;
        }

        /* Body */
        .pay-body {
          display: grid;
          grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
          gap: 0;
          padding: 0 28px 20px;
        }
        .pay-section-label {
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 9px;
          font-weight: 600;
          letter-spacing: 0.26em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          color: var(--gold);
          margin-bottom: 16px;
        }

        /* QR side */
        .pay-qr-side {
          padding-right: 24px;
          border-right: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.1);
        }
        .pay-qr-wrap {
          background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
          border: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.18);
          padding: 16px;
          display: inline-flex;
          flex-direction: column;
          align-items: center;
          gap: 8px;
          margin-bottom: 14px;
        }
        .pay-qr-note {
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 9px;
          color: var(--stone);
          letter-spacing: 0.1em;
          text-align: center;
        }
        .pay-upi-id {
          display: flex;
          align-items: center;
          gap: 8px;
          flex-wrap: wrap;
          background: rgba(201,151,58,0.05);
          border: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.15);
          padding: 10px 12px;
        }
        .pay-upi-label {
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 8.5px;
          font-weight: 600;
          letter-spacing: 0.18em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          color: var(--stone);
        }
        .pay-upi-value {
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 12px;
          color: var(--gold-light);
          font-weight: 500;
          flex: 1;
        }
        .pay-copy-btn {
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 9px;
          font-weight: 600;
          letter-spacing: 0.14em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          color: var(--ink);
          background: var(--gold);
          border: none;
          padding: 5px 10px;
          cursor: pointer;
          transition: background 0.2s;
          white-space: nowrap;
        }
        .pay-copy-btn:hover { background: var(--gold-light); }
        .pay-copy-btn.copied { background: #2D6B64; color: white; }

        /* Bank side */
        .pay-bank-side { padding-left: 24px; }
        .pay-bank-fields { margin-bottom: 16px; }
        .pay-bank-row {
          display: flex;
          flex-direction: column;
          padding: 8px 0;
          border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.07);
        }
        .pay-bank-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
        .pay-bank-label {
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 8.5px;
          font-weight: 600;
          letter-spacing: 0.16em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          color: var(--stone);
          margin-bottom: 3px;
        }
        .pay-bank-value {
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 12.5px;
          color: var(--stone-light);
          font-weight: 400;
        }
        .pay-bank-green { color: #6BBDB5; }
        .pay-after-note {
          background: rgba(201,151,58,0.05);
          border-left: 2px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.3);
          padding: 10px 12px;
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 11.5px;
          color: var(--stone-light);
          line-height: 1.7;
          font-weight: 300;
        }
        .pay-after-icon { margin-right: 4px; }
        .pay-after-note strong { color: var(--gold); font-weight: 500; }

        /* Footer */
        .pay-footer {
          padding: 16px 28px 24px;
          border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.1);
          display: flex;
          align-items: center;
          justify-content: space-between;
          gap: 16px;
          flex-wrap: wrap;
        }
        .pay-secure-note {
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 10px;
          color: var(--stone);
          letter-spacing: 0.1em;
          display: flex;
          align-items: center;
          gap: 6px;
        }
        .pay-flag-inline { font-size: 14px; }
        .pay-confirm-btn {
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 10px;
          font-weight: 700;
          letter-spacing: 0.18em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          padding: 12px 24px;
          background: var(--gold);
          color: var(--ink);
          border: none;
          cursor: pointer;
          transition: background 0.2s;
          white-space: nowrap;
        }
        .pay-confirm-btn:hover { background: var(--gold-light); }

        /* Responsive */
        @media (max-width: 600px) {
          .pay-body { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
          .pay-qr-side { padding-right: 0; border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.1); padding-bottom: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
          .pay-bank-side { padding-left: 0; }
          .pay-footer { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
          .pay-confirm-btn { width: 100%; text-align: center; }
        }

        /* ============================================================
           SCROLL REVEAL ANIMATION
           ============================================================ */
        .reveal {
          opacity: 0;
          transform: translateY(24px);
          transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
        }
        .reveal.visible {
          opacity: 1;
          transform: none;
        }
        @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
          .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
        }

        /* ============================================================
           RESPONSIVE
           ============================================================ */
        @media (max-width: 900px) {
          .nav-links { display: none; }
          .nav-cta   { display: none; }
          .nav-hamburger { display: flex; }

          .legacy-grid  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
          .arts-grid    { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
          .melam-intro  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; }
          .melam-grid   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
          .guru-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
          .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
          .gallery-masonry {
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            grid-template-rows: auto;
          }
          .gallery-cell.tall { grid-row: auto; }
          .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
          .events-header { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 8px; }
        }

        @media (max-width: 640px) {
          .form-row-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
          .contact-form-title { font-size: 22px; }
          /* Prevent iOS Safari zoom on input focus */
          .form-input, .form-select { font-size: 16px !important; }
        }

        @media (max-width: 600px) {
          .arts-grid    { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
          .guru-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
          .melam-grid   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
          .footer-grid  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
          .event-item   { grid-template-columns: 60px 1fr; }
          .event-badge  { display: none; }
          .arts-header  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
          .gallery-masonry { grid-template-columns: 1fr; grid-template-rows: auto; }
          .hero-title { font-size: clamp(44px, 12vw, 80px); }
          .form-submit  { font-size: 11px; min-height: 56px; }
        }

        /* ── Hero logo crossfade ── */
        .hero-logo-crossfade { position:relative; width:clamp(130px,18vw,190px); margin:0 auto; }
        .hero-logo-layer { display:block; width:100%; height:auto; object-fit:contain; }
        .hero-logo-ivory { position:relative; animation:logoIvory 3.5s ease-in-out 0.8s infinite alternate; filter:drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(255,235,185,0.6)) brightness(1.2); }
        .hero-logo-gold  { position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; animation:logoGold 3.5s ease-in-out 0.8s infinite alternate; filter:drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(201,151,58,0.55)) brightness(1.1); }
        @keyframes logoIvory { 0%,35%{opacity:1} 100%{opacity:0} }
        @keyframes logoGold  { 0%,35%{opacity:0} 100%{opacity:1} }
        .hero-logo-img { display:none; }

        /* ── vision lotus mandala ── */
        .vision-lotus-wrap { display:flex; justify-content:center; align-items:center; width:100%; margin:8px 0 16px; }
        .vision-lotus-mandala { width:110px; height:110px; display:block; }
        .vision-lotus-mandala .ml-spin-slow { animation:mlSpinCW 20s linear infinite; transform-origin:60px 60px; }
        .vision-lotus-mandala .ml-spin-rev  { animation:mlSpinCCW 14s linear infinite; transform-origin:60px 60px; }
        @keyframes mlSpinCW  { to{transform:rotate(360deg)}  }
        @keyframes mlSpinCCW { to{transform:rotate(-360deg)} }
        .vision-lotus { display:none; }
        .vision-temple-top,.vision-temple-bottom { display:block; width:100%; max-width:280px; height:14px; margin:0 auto 10px; opacity:0.9; }
        .vision-temple-bottom { margin:12px auto 0; }

        /* ── Section lotus mandalas ── */
        .slm-wrap { display:flex; justify-content:center; align-items:center; width:100%; }
        .section-lotus-mandala { display:block; opacity:0.82; }
        .section-lotus-mandala .slm-outer { animation:slmCW 22s linear infinite; transform-origin:60px 60px; }
        .section-lotus-mandala .slm-inner { animation:slmCCW 15s linear infinite; transform-origin:60px 60px; }
        @keyframes slmCW  { to{transform:rotate(360deg)}  }
        @keyframes slmCCW { to{transform:rotate(-360deg)} }
        @media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce) {
          .section-lotus-mandala .slm-outer,.section-lotus-mandala .slm-inner,
          .vision-lotus-mandala .ml-spin-slow,.vision-lotus-mandala .ml-spin-rev,
          .hero-logo-ivory,.hero-logo-gold { animation:none; }
        }

        /* ============================================================
           VISITOR BAGE  — Visitor counter
           ============================================================ */
        .visitor-badge {
          position: fixed;
          bottom: 24px;
          right: 24px;
          background: rgba(14,11,7,0.92);
          border: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.28);
          padding: 10px 16px;
          display: flex;
          flex-direction: column;
          align-items: flex-end;
          gap: 2px;
          z-index: 9999;
          opacity: 0;
          transition: opacity 0.6s ease;
          backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
        }
        .visitor-badge.show { opacity: 1; }
        .visitor-badge-label {
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 8px;
          letter-spacing: 0.22em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          color: var(--stone);
        }
        .visitor-badge-num {
          font-family: var(--serif);
          font-size: 22px;
          font-weight: 300;
          color: var(--gold-light);
          line-height: 1;
        }
        .visitor-badge-sub {
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 7.5px;
          letter-spacing: 0.16em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          color: rgba(138,128,112,0.55);
        }



        /* ============================================================
           ADMISSION & COLLABORATION MODAL — shared styles
           ============================================================ */
        .adm-modal {
          position: fixed;
          inset: 0;
          z-index: 9996;
          display: flex;
          align-items: flex-start;   /* allow card to start from top on short phones */
          justify-content: center;
          opacity: 0;
          pointer-events: none;
          transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
          padding: clamp(10px, 3vw, 20px);
          overflow-y: auto;
          -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; /* smooth momentum scroll on iOS */
        }
        /* Centre vertically when there's room, but don't clip on short screens */
        @media (min-height: 600px) {
          .adm-modal { align-items: center; }
        }
        .adm-modal.adm-open {
          opacity: 1;
          pointer-events: all;
        }
        .adm-backdrop {
          position: fixed;
          inset: 0;
          background: rgba(6,4,2,0.88);
          backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
          z-index: 0;
        }
        .adm-card {
          position: relative;
          background: #100D08;
          border: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.35);
          width: 100%;
          max-width: 680px;
          /* Use dvh so iOS Safari's address bar doesn't clip the modal */
          max-height: min(90vh, 90dvh);
          overflow-y: auto;
          overflow-x: hidden;
          transform: scale(0.92) translateY(16px);
          transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1), opacity 0.3s;
          opacity: 0;
          scrollbar-width: thin;
          scrollbar-color: rgba(201,151,58,0.3) transparent;
          z-index: 1;
          box-sizing: border-box;
        }
        .adm-modal.adm-open .adm-card {
          transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
          opacity: 1;
        }
        .adm-top-accent {
          height: 2px;
          background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, var(--gold), var(--gold-light), var(--gold), transparent);
        }
        .adm-close {
          position: absolute;
          top: 14px; right: 16px;
          width: 32px; height: 32px;
          background: rgba(201,151,58,0.1);
          border: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.25);
          color: var(--stone-light);
          font-size: 14px;
          cursor: pointer;
          display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
          transition: all 0.2s;
          z-index: 2;
          font-family: var(--sans);
        }
        .adm-close:hover { background: rgba(201,151,58,0.2); color: var(--gold); }
        .adm-header {
          display: flex;
          align-items: center;
          gap: 18px;
          padding: 28px 28px 16px;
          border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.1);
        }
        .adm-header-text { flex: 1; }
        .adm-lotus { flex-shrink: 0; opacity: 0.85; }
        .adm-eyebrow {
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 9px;
          font-weight: 600;
          letter-spacing: 0.26em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          color: var(--gold);
          margin-bottom: 4px;
        }
        .adm-title {
          font-family: var(--serif);
          font-size: clamp(20px,3vw,26px);
          font-weight: 400;
          color: #EDE0C4;
          line-height: 1.15;
          margin-bottom: 4px;
        }
        .adm-subtitle {
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 11px;
          color: var(--stone-light);
          font-weight: 300;
        }
        .adm-divider {
          display: flex;
          align-items: center;
          gap: 10px;
          padding: 8px 28px;
        }
        .adm-divider span:not(.adm-div-dot) {
          flex: 1; height: 1px;
          background: rgba(201,151,58,0.15);
        }
        .adm-div-dot { color: var(--gold); font-size: 8px; opacity: 0.5; }
        .adm-success {
          display: flex;
          flex-direction: column;
          align-items: center;
          gap: 16px;
          padding: 48px 28px;
          text-align: center;
        }
        .adm-success-title {
          font-family: var(--serif);
          font-size: 24px;
          font-weight: 400;
          color: var(--gold-light);
          letter-spacing: 0.04em;
        }
        .adm-success-msg {
          font-size: 13px;
          color: var(--stone-light);
          line-height: 1.75;
          max-width: 380px;
          font-weight: 300;
        }
        .adm-success-btn {
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 10px;
          font-weight: 500;
          letter-spacing: 0.18em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          color: var(--stone);
          background: none;
          border: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.3);
          padding: 10px 20px;
          cursor: pointer;
          margin-top: 8px;
          transition: border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s;
        }
        .adm-success-btn:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }
        .adm-form { padding: 0 28px 28px; }
        .adm-section-label {
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 9px;
          font-weight: 600;
          letter-spacing: 0.26em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          color: var(--gold);
          margin: 20px 0 14px;
          display: flex;
          align-items: center;
          gap: 10px;
        }
        .adm-minor-tag {
          font-size: 8.5px;
          font-weight: 500;
          letter-spacing: 0.12em;
          color: var(--stone);
          background: rgba(201,151,58,0.08);
          border: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.2);
          padding: 2px 8px;
        }
        .adm-row-split {
          display: grid;
          grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
          gap: 14px;
          margin-bottom: 14px;
        }
        .adm-field { margin-bottom: 14px; }
        .adm-label {
          display: block;
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 9.5px;
          font-weight: 500;
          letter-spacing: 0.2em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          color: var(--stone);
          margin-bottom: 7px;
        }
        .adm-req { color: rgba(201,151,58,0.7); }
        .adm-input {
          width: 100%;
          padding: 11px 14px;
          background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
          border: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.2);
          color: #EDE0C4;
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 13px;
          font-weight: 300;
          outline: none;
          transition: border-color 0.2s;
          -webkit-appearance: none;
          box-sizing: border-box;
          /* Prevent iOS Safari zoom on focus (requires font-size >= 16px on mobile —
             handled in the 560px breakpoint above) */
          touch-action: manipulation;
        }
        .adm-input:focus { border-color: var(--gold); }
        .adm-input::placeholder { color: var(--stone); }
        .adm-select { cursor: pointer; appearance: none; color: var(--stone-light); }
        .adm-textarea { height: 100px; resize: none; }
        .adm-reg-field { opacity: 0.5; cursor: not-allowed; }
        .adm-reg-note {
          font-size: 8.5px;
          font-weight: 400;
          letter-spacing: 0.12em;
          text-transform: none;
          color: var(--stone);
          font-family: var(--sans);
        }
        .adm-guardian-block { margin-bottom: 4px; }
        .adm-error {
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 12px;
          color: #e8856a;
          background: rgba(232,133,106,0.08);
          border: 1px solid rgba(232,133,106,0.25);
          padding: 10px 14px;
          margin-bottom: 14px;
          line-height: 1.6;
        }
        .adm-form-footer {
          display: flex;
          flex-direction: column;
          gap: 12px;
          padding-top: 16px;
          border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.1);
          margin-top: 16px;
        }
        .adm-disclaimer {
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 10.5px;
          color: var(--stone);
          font-weight: 300;
          line-height: 1.7;
        }
        .adm-submit-btn {
          width: 100%;
          min-height: 50px;
          padding: 14px 20px;
          background: var(--gold);
          color: var(--ink);
          font-family: var(--sans);
          font-size: 10.5px;
          font-weight: 700;
          letter-spacing: 0.22em;
          text-transform: uppercase;
          border: none;
          cursor: pointer;
          transition: background 0.25s;
          box-sizing: border-box;
          display: flex;
          align-items: center;
          justify-content: center;
        }
        .adm-submit-btn:hover { background: var(--gold-light); }
        .adm-submit-btn:disabled { opacity: 0.6; cursor: not-allowed; }
        .adm-btn-text, .adm-btn-sending { font-family: var(--sans); }
        @media (max-width: 560px) {
          .adm-row-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
          .adm-header { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px; }
          .adm-card { max-height: min(95vh, 95dvh); }
          .adm-form { padding: 0 16px 20px; }
          .adm-title { font-size: 20px; }
          .adm-input { font-size: 16px; } /* prevent iOS zoom on focus */
          .adm-submit-btn { font-size: 11px; }
          .adm-header { padding: 20px 16px 12px; }
          .adm-divider { padding: 6px 16px; }
        }

        /* ── Contact form success / error states ── */
        .form-success { text-align: center; padding: 40px 20px; }
        .form-success-inner { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
        .form-success-title { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 26px; font-weight: 300; color: var(--gold-light); letter-spacing: 0.04em; }
        .form-success-msg { font-size: 14px; color: var(--stone-light); line-height: 1.7; max-width: 300px; }
        .form-success-reset { font-family: var(--sans); font-size: 10px; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--stone); background: none; border: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.3); padding: 10px 20px; cursor: pointer; margin-top: 8px; transition: border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s; }
        .form-success-reset:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }
        .form-error-msg { font-size: 12px; color: #e8856a; background: rgba(232,133,106,0.08); border: 1px solid rgba(232,133,106,0.25); padding: 10px 14px; margin-bottom: 14px; line-height: 1.6; }
        .form-submit:disabled { opacity: 0.6; cursor: not-allowed; }