/* RKN Associates — Shared Foundation CSS
   Color palette: Ivory & Gold  |  Typography: Cormorant Garamond + Jost + Noto Sans Tamil
   All pages reference this file. Page-specific styles live in each HTML.
*/

:root {
  /* Color tokens — Ivory & Gold */
  --ivory: #f5f0e8;
  --ivory-dark: #ede6d6;
  --ivory-light: #faf6ee;
  --dark: #120d06;
  --dark-mid: #1a1208;
  --dark-light: #241a0e;
  --gold: #c9a84c;
  --gold-light: #e8c96a;
  --gold-deep: #a88832;
  --gold-pale: #f5e6b8;
  --text: #2a1f0e;
  --text-mid: #5a4e38;
  --text-light: #8a7a60;
  --border: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.2);
  --border-light: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.12);
  --border-strong: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.35);
  --allbee: #3aa2c0;

  /* Typography tokens */
  --ff-display: 'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
  --ff-body: 'Jost', 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --ff-tamil: 'Noto Sans Tamil', 'Jost', sans-serif;

  /* Layout tokens */
  --nav-h: 76px;
  --nav-h-scrolled: 64px;
  --container: 1400px;
  --section-pad-y: clamp(64px, 10vw, 120px);
  --section-pad-x: clamp(24px, 6vw, 80px);

  /* Shadow tokens */
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(18, 13, 6, 0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 32px rgba(18, 13, 6, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 16px 48px rgba(18, 13, 6, 0.12);
  --shadow-gold: 0 8px 24px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.2);
}

/* Tamil mode - swap body font family */
html[lang="ta"] body { font-family: var(--ff-tamil); }

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  background: var(--ivory);
  color: var(--text);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-weight: 300;
  font-size: 15px;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

/* Scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 6px; height: 6px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--ivory-dark); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--gold); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover { background: var(--gold-deep); }

img, video, svg {
  max-width: 100%;
  display: block;
}

a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
button { font-family: inherit; cursor: pointer; background: none; border: none; }

/* ============= PRELOADER ============= */
#preloader {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 10000;
  background: var(--dark);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: opacity 0.9s ease, visibility 0.9s ease;
}
#preloader.hide {
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.pre-logo {
  width: 112px;
  height: 112px;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: riseIn 0.9s 0.25s cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1) forwards;
  object-fit: contain;
}
.pre-name {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--ivory);
  margin-top: 22px;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: riseIn 0.9s 0.55s cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1) forwards;
}
.pre-tag {
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.24em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-top: 6px;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: riseIn 0.9s 0.75s cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1) forwards;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 20px;
}
.pre-bar-wrap {
  width: 160px;
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.18);
  margin-top: 36px;
  overflow: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: riseIn 0.5s 0.95s forwards;
}
.pre-bar {
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  width: 0;
  animation: barFill 1.3s 1.05s cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1) forwards;
}

/* ============= NAV ============= */
nav.rkn-nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  padding: 16px 6%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1);
  background: rgba(18, 13, 6, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}
nav.rkn-nav.scrolled {
  background: rgba(18, 13, 6, 0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  padding: 10px 6%;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.nav-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  min-width: 0;
}
.nav-logo-img {
  height: 42px;
  width: 42px;
  object-fit: contain;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nav-brand {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.15;
}
.nav-brand-name {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ivory);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.nav-brand-tag {
  font-size: 0.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: 1px;
}
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200, 210, 220, 0.08);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 4px 6px;
}
.nav-links a {
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(245, 240, 232, 0.65);
  padding: 7px 15px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  transition: all 0.25s;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
html[lang="ta"] .nav-links a {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: none;
}
.nav-links a:hover,
.nav-links a.active {
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.15);
  color: var(--gold);
}
.nav-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nav-phone {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: rgba(245, 240, 232, 0.75);
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.nav-phone:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.nav-phone svg { width: 13px; height: 13px; fill: none; stroke: var(--gold); stroke-width: 1.8; }
.lang-toggle {
  display: flex;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(200, 210, 220, 0.1);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 2px;
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.lang-toggle button {
  padding: 5px 10px;
  color: rgba(245, 240, 232, 0.5);
  border-radius: 100px;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.lang-toggle button.active {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--dark);
}
.nav-cta {
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--dark);
  background: var(--gold);
  padding: 11px 22px;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
html[lang="ta"] .nav-cta {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: none;
}
.nav-cta:hover {
  background: var(--gold-light);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.nav-hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px;
}
.nav-hamburger span {
  width: 22px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--ivory);
  transition: all 0.3s;
  display: block;
}
.mobile-menu {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(18, 13, 6, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  z-index: 999;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 28px;
  padding: 0 24px;
}
.mobile-menu.open { display: flex; }
.mobile-menu a {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ivory);
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}
.mobile-menu a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.mobile-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  right: 6%;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--ivory);
  line-height: 1;
  padding: 8px;
}
.mobile-menu-extras {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* ============= WHATSAPP FLOAT ============= */
.wa-float {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 28px;
  right: 28px;
  z-index: 998;
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  background: #25d366;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
  animation: waPulse 2.5s infinite;
}
.wa-float:hover { transform: scale(1.1); }
.wa-float svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; fill: white; }
@keyframes waPulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4); }
  50% { box-shadow: 0 4px 32px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.7); }
}

/* ============= STICKY CTA ============= */
.sticky-cta {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 28px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(120%);
  z-index: 997;
  background: var(--dark);
  color: var(--gold);
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
html[lang="ta"] .sticky-cta {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: none;
}
.sticky-cta.visible {
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}
.sticky-cta:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--dark);
}
.sticky-cta::before {
  content: '→';
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* ============= BUTTONS ============= */
.btn-gold {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--dark);
  padding: 14px 36px;
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: none;
}
html[lang="ta"] .btn-gold {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: none;
}
.btn-gold::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(45deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25), transparent);
  transform: translateX(-100%);
  transition: transform 0.5s;
}
.btn-gold:hover::before { transform: translateX(100%); }
.btn-gold:hover {
  background: var(--gold-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.btn-outline-dark {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid rgba(42, 31, 14, 0.3);
  color: var(--text);
  padding: 13px 34px;
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
html[lang="ta"] .btn-outline-dark {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: none;
}
.btn-outline-dark:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold-deep);
}
.btn-outline-ivory {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 240, 232, 0.3);
  color: var(--ivory);
  padding: 13px 34px;
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
html[lang="ta"] .btn-outline-ivory {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: none;
}
.btn-outline-ivory:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* ============= SECTION LABELS ============= */
.section-label {
  font-size: 0.64rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
html[lang="ta"] .section-label {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: none;
}
.section-label::before {
  content: '';
  width: 24px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.section-label.center {
  justify-content: center;
}
.section-label.center::after {
  content: '';
  width: 24px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.section-label.ivory {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.12;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  color: var(--text);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.section-title em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold-deep);
}
.section-title.ivory { color: var(--ivory); }
.section-title.ivory em { color: var(--gold); }

.section-sub {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  max-width: 600px;
  line-height: 1.85;
}
.section-sub.ivory { color: rgba(245, 240, 232, 0.6); }
.section-sub.center { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; }

html[lang="ta"] .section-title { font-family: var(--ff-tamil); font-weight: 600; font-style: normal !important; }
html[lang="ta"] .section-title em { font-style: normal; }

.text-center { text-align: center; }

/* ============= PAGE HERO (non-home pages) ============= */
.page-hero {
  background: var(--dark);
  padding: calc(var(--nav-h) + 60px) 8% 96px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 42vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 30% 40%, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 40% at 80% 80%, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.04) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.page-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 80px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, var(--ivory) 98%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.ph-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  width: 100%;
}
.ph-content { max-width: 760px; }
.ph-breadcrumb {
  font-size: 0.64rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(245, 240, 232, 0.4);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
html[lang="ta"] .ph-breadcrumb {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: none;
}
.ph-title {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5.5vw, 4.6rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ivory);
  line-height: 1.04;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}
.ph-title em {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-style: italic;
}
html[lang="ta"] .ph-title { font-family: var(--ff-tamil); font-weight: 700; }
html[lang="ta"] .ph-title em { font-style: normal; }
.ph-sub {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: rgba(245, 240, 232, 0.6);
  line-height: 1.8;
  max-width: 580px;
}
.ph-line {
  width: 60px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold);
  margin-top: 36px;
}

/* ============= REVEAL ANIMATION ============= */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(36px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1), transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1);
}
.reveal.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.d1 { transition-delay: .08s; }
.d2 { transition-delay: .16s; }
.d3 { transition-delay: .24s; }
.d4 { transition-delay: .32s; }
.d5 { transition-delay: .4s; }
.d6 { transition-delay: .48s; }

/* ============= FOOTER ============= */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--dark);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.footer-marquee-wrap {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 14px 0;
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.04);
}
.footer-marquee {
  display: flex;
  white-space: nowrap;
  animation: marqueeScroll 45s linear infinite;
}
.footer-marquee-inner {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.fm-item {
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(245, 240, 232, 0.4);
  padding: 0 32px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}
html[lang="ta"] .fm-item { letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-transform: none; }
.fm-item::after {
  content: '✦';
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.5;
  font-size: 0.5rem;
}
@keyframes marqueeScroll {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

.footer-main {
  padding: 80px 8% 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.footer-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.8fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 48px;
  padding-bottom: 56px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.footer-brand-name {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ivory);
}
.footer-brand-tag {
  font-size: 0.52rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.footer-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.footer-logo-img {
  height: 48px;
  width: 48px;
  object-fit: contain;
}
.footer-desc {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(245, 240, 232, 0.45);
  line-height: 1.85;
  font-weight: 300;
  max-width: 340px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(245, 240, 232, 0.5);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.footer-contact-item a {
  color: rgba(245, 240, 232, 0.5);
  transition: color 0.3s;
}
.footer-contact-item a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.footer-contact-item svg {
  width: 13px;
  height: 13px;
  stroke: var(--gold);
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 1.8;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.footer-col-title {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
html[lang="ta"] .footer-col-title {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: none;
}
.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 11px;
}
.footer-links a {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(245, 240, 232, 0.45);
  font-weight: 300;
  transition: color 0.3s;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.footer-links a::before {
  content: '';
  width: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transition: width 0.3s;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--ivory); }
.footer-links a:hover::before { width: 10px; }

.footer-bottom {
  padding: 22px 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.footer-copy {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: rgba(245, 240, 232, 0.3);
  font-weight: 300;
}
.footer-gst {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.45);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.footer-back-top {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  background: transparent;
}
.footer-back-top:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}
.footer-back-top:hover svg { stroke: var(--dark); }
.footer-back-top svg {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
  stroke: rgba(245, 240, 232, 0.4);
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2;
}
.footer-bg-text {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -5vh;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: 22vw;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.05);
  white-space: nowrap;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.footer-credit {
  padding: 18px 8%;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: rgba(245, 240, 232, 0.42);
  font-weight: 400;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.08);
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.02);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.footer-credit a {
  color: var(--allbee);
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
}
.footer-credit a:hover {
  opacity: 0.8;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ============= MOBILE ============= */
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .nav-links, .nav-phone { display: none; }
  .nav-hamburger { display: flex; }
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  nav.rkn-nav { padding: 14px 5%; }
  nav.rkn-nav.scrolled { padding: 10px 5%; }
  .wa-float { width: 52px; height: 52px; bottom: 20px; right: 20px; }
  .sticky-cta { bottom: 88px; font-size: 0.68rem; padding: 12px 22px; }
  .page-hero { padding: calc(var(--nav-h) + 40px) 6% 72px; }
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
  :root { --section-pad-x: 20px; }
  .nav-brand-name { font-size: 0.95rem; }
  .nav-cta { padding: 9px 14px; font-size: 0.58rem; }
  .lang-toggle { display: none; }
  .mobile-menu-extras .lang-toggle { display: flex; }
  .btn-gold, .btn-outline-dark, .btn-outline-ivory { padding: 12px 28px; font-size: 0.68rem; }
}

/* ============= KEYFRAMES ============= */
@keyframes riseIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes barFill {
  from { width: 0; }
  to { width: 100%; }
}
@keyframes fadeUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(26px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.4; transform: scale(0.7); }
}
@keyframes shimmer {
  0% { background-position: -200% 0; }
  100% { background-position: 200% 0; }
}

/* Form baseline — refined in each page */
.rkn-form input, .rkn-form select, .rkn-form textarea {
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--ivory-light);
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  border-radius: 0;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
}
.rkn-form input:focus, .rkn-form select:focus, .rkn-form textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--gold);
  background: white;
}
.rkn-form textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 90px; }
.rkn-form label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
html[lang="ta"] .rkn-form label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  text-transform: none;
}

/* Utility class */
.hidden { display: none !important; }

/* =========================================================
   v5 ADDITIONS — Cursor, Tilt, Spotlight, Hero shared utilities
   ========================================================= */

/* ============= CUSTOM GOLD RING CURSOR ============= */
/* Desktop only - pointer devices with fine input */
@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
  body.cursor-enabled,
  body.cursor-enabled * {
    cursor: none !important;
  }

  .rkn-cursor-ring {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    width: 24px; height: 24px;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--gold, #c9a84c);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 99999;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    transition: width 0.25s ease, height 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, opacity 0.2s ease;
    mix-blend-mode: difference;
    opacity: 0;
    will-change: transform;
  }
  .rkn-cursor-ring.visible { opacity: 1; }

  .rkn-cursor-dot {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    width: 4px; height: 4px;
    background: var(--gold, #c9a84c);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 99999;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
    will-change: transform;
  }
  .rkn-cursor-dot.visible { opacity: 1; }

  /* Hover state — expands */
  .rkn-cursor-ring.hovering {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.15);
    border-color: var(--gold, #c9a84c);
  }

  /* Hide when over form fields — native cursor is better there */
  body.cursor-enabled input:hover,
  body.cursor-enabled textarea:hover,
  body.cursor-enabled select:hover {
    cursor: text !important;
  }
}

/* Accessibility — respect reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .rkn-cursor-ring, .rkn-cursor-dot { display: none !important; }
  body.cursor-enabled, body.cursor-enabled * { cursor: auto !important; }
}

/* ============= SPOTLIGHT GLOW (on dark sections) ============= */
.rkn-spotlight {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.rkn-spotlight::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle 400px at var(--spotlight-x, 50%) var(--spotlight-y, 50%),
    rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.08) 0%,
    rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.03) 40%,
    transparent 70%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  opacity: 0;
}
.rkn-spotlight.active::before { opacity: 1; }
.rkn-spotlight > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ============= IMAGE TILT (applied to .rkn-tilt elements) ============= */
.rkn-tilt {
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  transition: transform 0.15s ease-out;
  will-change: transform;
}
.rkn-tilt img {
  transform: translateZ(0);
  backface-visibility: hidden;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .rkn-tilt { transform: none !important; }
}

/* ============= RADIAL VIGNETTE FIX (Home portfolio section) ============= */
.zp-vignette {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(
    ellipse 55% 50% at center,
    rgba(18, 13, 6, 0.92) 0%,
    rgba(18, 13, 6, 0.78) 30%,
    rgba(18, 13, 6, 0.45) 60%,
    rgba(18, 13, 6, 0.10) 80%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  z-index: 3;
}

/* Strengthen text that sits over zoom parallax */
.zp-text-safe {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}
.zp-text-safe h2,
.zp-text-safe .section-title {
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 30px rgba(18, 13, 6, 0.9), 0 0 60px rgba(18, 13, 6, 0.7);
}
.zp-text-safe p,
.zp-text-safe .section-sub {
  color: rgba(245, 240, 232, 0.98) !important;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 12px rgba(18, 13, 6, 0.85);
}

@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .zp-vignette {
    background: radial-gradient(
      ellipse 80% 60% at center,
      rgba(18, 13, 6, 0.88) 0%,
      rgba(18, 13, 6, 0.7) 40%,
      rgba(18, 13, 6, 0.35) 70%,
      transparent 90%
    );
  }
}

/* ============= HOME STATS BOX — Blurred Award Bg + Hover Reveal ============= */
.stats-bg-aware {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.stats-bg-aware .stats-bg-layer {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  z-index: 0;
  filter: blur(3px);
  transform: scale(1.04); /* prevent blur edges */
  transition: filter 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
  animation: statsBgZoom 20s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
/* Dark overlay at 60% via pseudo-element */
.stats-bg-aware::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  background: rgba(12, 8, 3, 0.60);
  transition: background 0.6s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}
/* Hover: reveal image — reduce overlay to near-zero, remove blur */
.stats-bg-aware:hover::before {
  background: rgba(12, 8, 3, 0.15);
}
.stats-bg-aware:hover .stats-bg-layer {
  filter: blur(0px);
  transform: scale(1.0);
  animation-play-state: paused;
}
@keyframes statsBgZoom {
  from { transform: scale(1.04); }
  to { transform: scale(1.10); }
}
.stats-bg-aware > *:not(.stats-bg-layer) {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* ============= 12+ STAMP / SEAL ANIMATION ============= */
.stamp-container {
  position: relative;
}
.stamp-ring {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0);
  width: 180px;
  height: 180px;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold, #c9a84c);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  z-index: 0;
}
.stamp-ring.outer {
  width: 240px;
  height: 240px;
  border-width: 1px;
  opacity: 0;
}
.stamp-container.stamped .stamp-ring {
  animation: stampExpand 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) forwards;
}
.stamp-container.stamped .stamp-ring.outer {
  animation: stampExpandOuter 1.6s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.15s forwards;
}

@keyframes stampExpand {
  0% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0); opacity: 0; border-width: 3px; }
  30% { opacity: 1; border-width: 2px; }
  100% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1); opacity: 0.35; border-width: 1px; }
}
@keyframes stampExpandOuter {
  0% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0); opacity: 0; }
  40% { opacity: 0.6; }
  100% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1); opacity: 0.15; }
}

/* The number itself fades up */
.stamp-container .stamp-number {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease 0.4s, transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.4s;
}
.stamp-container.stamped .stamp-number {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .stamp-ring { opacity: 0.3 !important; transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1) !important; animation: none !important; }
  .stamp-number { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }
}

/* ============= NEW: About hero — heritage photo reveal ============= */
/* ============= ABOUT HERO — Full Bleed Background + Shimmer ============= */
.about-hero-new {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: calc(var(--nav-h, 80px) + 60px) 8% 100px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Background image layer */
.ahn-bg-layer {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center top;
  z-index: 0;
  filter: blur(3px);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Dark overlay — graduated from bottom, so image is visible top */
.ahn-bg-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      to bottom,
      rgba(12, 8, 3, 0.62) 0%,
      rgba(12, 8, 3, 0.72) 40%,
      rgba(12, 8, 3, 0.88) 100%
    ),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 60% 30%, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.06) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Text content */
.ahn-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  max-width: 760px;
}

.ahn-grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  max-width: 1300px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
}
.ahn-text { position: relative; }
.ahn-breadcrumb {
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.7);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.ahn-title {
  font-family: var(--ff-serif, 'Cormorant Garamond', serif);
  font-size: clamp(48px, 6vw, 80px);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.08;
  color: var(--ivory, #f5f0e8);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.ahn-title em {
  color: var(--gold, #c9a84c);
  font-style: italic;
}
.ahn-sub {
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(245, 240, 232, 0.78);
  max-width: 540px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.ahn-divider {
  width: 60px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold, #c9a84c);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.ahn-tag {
  font-family: var(--ff-serif, 'Cormorant Garamond', serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--gold, #c9a84c);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

/* ===== SHIMMER EFFECT on headline ===== */
.ahn-shimmer-title {
  position: relative;
  overflow: visible;
}
.ahn-shimmer-title::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    105deg,
    transparent 20%,
    rgba(255, 220, 120, 0.0) 35%,
    rgba(255, 235, 160, 0.55) 50%,
    rgba(255, 220, 120, 0.0) 65%,
    transparent 80%
  );
  animation: ahnShimmer 4s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes ahnShimmer {
  0%   { left: -100%; opacity: 0; }
  10%  { opacity: 1; }
  60%  { left: 140%; opacity: 1; }
  65%  { opacity: 0; }
  100% { left: 140%; opacity: 0; }
}

/* Gold particles drifting */
.ahn-particles {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 2;
}
.ahn-particles span {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -10px;
  width: 3px; height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold, #c9a84c);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--gold, #c9a84c);
  opacity: 0;
  animation: ahnParticleRise 16s infinite ease-in-out;
}
.ahn-particles span:nth-child(1) { left: 8%;  animation-delay: 0s;   width: 3px; height: 3px; }
.ahn-particles span:nth-child(2) { left: 20%; animation-delay: 2.5s; width: 2px; height: 2px; }
.ahn-particles span:nth-child(3) { left: 35%; animation-delay: 5s;   width: 3px; height: 3px; }
.ahn-particles span:nth-child(4) { left: 52%; animation-delay: 7s;   width: 2px; height: 2px; }
.ahn-particles span:nth-child(5) { left: 67%; animation-delay: 9s;   width: 3px; height: 3px; }
.ahn-particles span:nth-child(6) { left: 80%; animation-delay: 11s;  width: 2px; height: 2px; }
.ahn-particles span:nth-child(7) { left: 15%; animation-delay: 1.5s; width: 2px; height: 2px; }
.ahn-particles span:nth-child(8) { left: 45%; animation-delay: 3.5s; width: 3px; height: 3px; }
.ahn-particles span:nth-child(9) { left: 90%; animation-delay: 6s;   width: 2px; height: 2px; }

@keyframes ahnParticleRise {
  0%   { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(0) translateX(0); }
  8%   { opacity: 0.9; }
  50%  { opacity: 0.5; transform: translateY(-50vh) translateX(calc(sin(1) * 20px)); }
  90%  { opacity: 0.2; }
  100% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-100vh) translateX(0); }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .about-hero-new { padding: 110px 5% 70px; min-height: auto; }
  .ahn-title { font-size: 40px; }
}

/* ============= NEW: Services hero — Aether Flow (Gold) ============= */
.services-hero-new {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  background: #080503;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: calc(var(--nav-h, 80px) + 40px) 8% 80px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.shn-canvas {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}
.shn-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 4;
  max-width: 960px;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.shn-breadcrumb {
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.7);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.shn-title {
  font-family: var(--ff-serif, 'Cormorant Garamond', serif);
  font-size: clamp(42px, 6vw, 76px);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.08;
  color: var(--ivory, #f5f0e8);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.shn-title em {
  color: var(--gold, #c9a84c);
  font-style: italic;
}
.shn-sub {
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(245, 240, 232, 0.75);
  max-width: 560px;
  font-family: var(--ff-serif, 'Cormorant Garamond', serif);
  font-style: italic;
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .services-hero-new { padding: 110px 5% 60px; min-height: auto; }
  .shn-title { font-size: 38px; }
}

/* ============= NEW: Projects hero — Wall of Work ============= */
.projects-hero-new {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  background: #0a0702;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: var(--nav-h, 80px) 8% 60px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.phn-canvas {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
}
.phn-canvas canvas {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}
.phn-loading {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  z-index: 5;
  color: var(--gold, #c9a84c);
  font-family: var(--ff-sans, 'Jost', sans-serif);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.35em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-align: center;
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
}
.phn-loading.hidden { opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.phn-loading-bar {
  margin: 14px auto 0;
  width: 140px;
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.2);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.phn-loading-bar::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: -40%;
  top: 0;
  width: 40%;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--gold, #c9a84c);
  animation: phnLoadingBar 1.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes phnLoadingBar {
  0% { left: -40%; }
  100% { left: 100%; }
}

.phn-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 4;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 900px;
  width: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.phn-inner > * { pointer-events: auto; }
.phn-breadcrumb {
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.7);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.phn-title {
  font-family: var(--ff-serif, 'Cormorant Garamond', serif);
  font-size: clamp(42px, 5.5vw, 72px);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.08;
  color: var(--ivory, #f5f0e8);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}
.phn-title em {
  color: var(--gold, #c9a84c);
  font-style: italic;
}
.phn-sub {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(245, 240, 232, 0.85);
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto 32px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}
.phn-scroll-hint {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.8);
  font-weight: 500;
  animation: phnBob 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.phn-scroll-hint svg { width: 12px; height: 12px; fill: none; stroke: currentColor; stroke-width: 1.8; }
@keyframes phnBob {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(4px); }
}

/* Dark vignette around content for legibility */
.phn-vignette {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(
    ellipse 60% 60% at center,
    rgba(10, 7, 2, 0.65) 0%,
    rgba(10, 7, 2, 0.45) 30%,
    rgba(10, 7, 2, 0.1) 60%,
    transparent 80%
  );
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .phn-title { font-size: 38px; }
  .projects-hero-new { min-height: 90vh; padding: 110px 5% 40px; }
}

/* ============= NEW: Contact hero — The Signal ============= */
.contact-hero-new {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  background: var(--dark, #120d06);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: calc(var(--nav-h, 80px) + 40px) 8% 80px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.contact-hero-new::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 70% at center, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.06) 0%, transparent 65%);
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.chn-grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 70px;
  max-width: 1300px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
}
.chn-text { position: relative; }
.chn-breadcrumb {
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.7);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.chn-title {
  font-family: var(--ff-serif, 'Cormorant Garamond', serif);
  font-size: clamp(44px, 5.5vw, 72px);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.08;
  color: var(--ivory, #f5f0e8);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.chn-title .line {
  display: block;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  animation: chnLineUp 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) forwards;
}
.chn-title .line:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
.chn-title .line:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.55s; color: var(--gold, #c9a84c); font-style: italic; }
.chn-title .line:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.8s; }
@keyframes chnLineUp {
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.chn-stats {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 30px;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: chnLineUp 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 1.2s forwards;
}
.chn-stat {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(245, 240, 232, 0.82);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
.chn-stat-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.35);
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.05);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.chn-stat-icon svg {
  width: 13px; height: 13px; fill: none; stroke: var(--gold, #c9a84c); stroke-width: 1.8;
}

/* Map / Globe */
.chn-globe-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 520px;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  margin-left: auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.chn-globe-canvas {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: grab;
  display: block;
}
.chn-globe-canvas:active { cursor: grabbing; }
.chn-globe-hint {
  margin-top: 14px;
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.45);
  font-weight: 500;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Keep map classes for compat (unused but harmless) */
.chn-map-wrap { display: none; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .chn-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .chn-globe-wrap { margin: 0 auto; max-width: 340px; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .contact-hero-new { padding: 110px 5% 60px; min-height: auto; }
  .chn-title { font-size: 36px; }
  .chn-globe-wrap { max-width: 280px; }
}

/* ============= LEADERSHIP REDESIGN (About page) ============= */
.leadership-new {
  padding: 120px 8% 100px;
  background: var(--ivory, #f5f0e8);
}
.leadership-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 70px;
}
.leadership-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 36px;
  max-width: 1300px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.leader-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  padding: 14px 14px 32px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 13, 6, 0.07);
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), box-shadow 0.5s ease;
}
.leader-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(18, 13, 6, 0.12);
}
.leader-card::before,
.leader-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold, #c9a84c);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.leader-card::before { top: -1px; left: -1px; border-right: none; border-bottom: none; }
.leader-card::after { bottom: -1px; right: -1px; border-left: none; border-top: none; }

.leader-photo-wrap {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #f0ead9;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.leader-photo-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}
.leader-card:hover .leader-photo-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}
.leader-photo-frame {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.5);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

.leader-body { padding: 0 20px; }
.leader-name {
  font-family: var(--ff-serif, 'Cormorant Garamond', serif);
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--dark, #120d06);
  text-align: center;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.leader-role {
  font-family: var(--ff-sans, 'Jost', sans-serif);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold, #c9a84c);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.leader-bio {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(18, 13, 6, 0.72);
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.leader-cred {
  text-align: center;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(18, 13, 6, 0.08);
}
.leader-cred-chip {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--ff-sans, 'Jost', sans-serif);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold, #c9a84c);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4);
  border-radius: 2px;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.04);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .leadership-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 380px; gap: 28px; }
}

/* ============= RECOGNITION 2×2 GRID (redesigned) ============= */
.recognition-new {
  padding: 120px 8% 100px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ivory, #f5f0e8) 0%, #ebe4d6 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.recognition-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto 70px;
  position: relative;
}
.recognition-count-line {
  font-family: var(--ff-serif, 'Cormorant Garamond', serif);
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold, #c9a84c);
  font-size: 16px;
  margin-top: 24px;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
.awards-grid-new {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.award-card-new {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 13, 6, 0.08);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), box-shadow 0.5s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.award-card-new:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(18, 13, 6, 0.14);
}
.award-card-photo {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #1a1a1a;
}
.award-card-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}
.award-card-new:hover .award-card-photo img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.award-card-photo::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 60%, rgba(18, 13, 6, 0.55) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.award-card-year-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  font-family: var(--ff-serif, 'Cormorant Garamond', serif);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ivory, #f5f0e8);
  background: rgba(18, 13, 6, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  z-index: 2;
}
.award-card-body {
  padding: 32px 30px;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
}
.award-card-body-year-bg {
  position: absolute;
  top: -20px;
  right: 10px;
  font-family: var(--ff-serif, 'Cormorant Garamond', serif);
  font-size: 160px;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.06);
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  font-style: italic;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}
.award-card-new .award-ribbon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  color: var(--gold, #c9a84c);
}
.award-card-new.text-only .award-ribbon {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  color: var(--gold, #c9a84c);
}
.award-card-new .award-ribbon svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.award-card-name {
  font-family: var(--ff-serif, 'Cormorant Garamond', serif);
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--dark, #120d06);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.15;
}
.award-card-body-sub {
  font-family: var(--ff-serif, 'Cormorant Garamond', serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--gold, #c9a84c);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
.award-card-divider {
  width: 38px;
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.5);
  margin: 14px 0 18px;
}
.award-card-detail {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(18, 13, 6, 0.7);
  flex: 1;
}
.award-card-new.text-only {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fdfaf2 0%, #faf3e3 100%);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  background-clip: padding-box;
  position: relative;
}
.award-card-new.text-only::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -2px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold, #c9a84c), rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3), var(--gold, #c9a84c));
  z-index: -1;
  border-radius: inherit;
}
.award-card-new.text-only .award-card-body {
  text-align: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 56px 42px;
}
.award-card-new.text-only .award-card-body-year-bg {
  font-size: 220px;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  right: auto;
  color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.08);
}
.award-card-new.text-only .award-card-divider {
  margin: 14px auto 18px;
}
.award-card-note {
  font-family: var(--ff-serif, 'Cormorant Garamond', serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(18, 13, 6, 0.4);
  margin-top: 18px;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .awards-grid-new { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 540px; }
  .award-card-new.text-only .award-card-body { padding: 40px 24px; }
  .award-card-new.text-only .award-card-body-year-bg { font-size: 140px; }
}