/* ==========================================================================
   ROYAL MALE COMPANION AGENCY - HIGH-CONVERSION LANDING PAGE STYLESHEET
   Google Ads Policy Compliant | Ultra-Responsive | High Retention Aesthetics
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Outfit:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800;900&family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:wght@400;500;600;700;800&family=Caveat:wght@600;700&display=swap');

:root {
  /* Dynamic Color System */
  --bg-dark-base: #060911;
  --bg-hero: #0b1324;
  --bg-stats: #121008;
  --bg-showcase: #090f1d;
  --bg-benefits: #0b1120;
  --bg-calculator: #051613;
  --bg-steps: #0d1629;
  --bg-req: #0e1322;
  --bg-reviews: #070b16;
  --bg-cities: #090e1b;
  --bg-faq: #04070e;
  --bg-footer: #020408;

  --bg-card: rgba(18, 25, 42, 0.85);
  --bg-card-hover: rgba(28, 38, 65, 0.95);
  
  --gold-primary: #f5ba42;
  --gold-secondary: #e69d19;
  --gold-light: #fff0c7;
  --gold-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffd700 0%, #ffa500 50%, #d4af37 100%);
  --gold-glow: 0 0 25px rgba(245, 186, 66, 0.4);
  
  --whatsapp-green: #25d366;
  --whatsapp-hover: #1eaa53;
  --whatsapp-glow: 0 0 22px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.5);

  --text-main: #f8fafc;
  --text-muted: #94a3b8;
  --text-gold: #f5ba42;
  
  --border-glass: rgba(245, 186, 66, 0.25);
  --border-light: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 24px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  --transition-fast: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-smooth: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

body {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  background-color: var(--bg-dark-base);
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.handwritten {
  font-family: 'Caveat', cursive;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   TOP ANNOUNCEMENT BAR (Pulsing Fee Highlight)
   ========================================================================== */
.top-notice-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0f172a 0%, #311068 50%, #0f172a 100%);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold-primary);
  padding: 10px 15px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1000;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.notice-wrapper {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 15px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.fee-highlight-badge {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #000;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 6px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  box-shadow: var(--gold-glow);
  animation: pulse-glow 2s infinite ease-in-out;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.notice-text {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-main);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.notice-text span.gold {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.badge-tag {
  background: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.18);
  color: var(--whatsapp-green);
  border: 1px solid rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35);
  padding: 3px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

@keyframes pulse-glow {
  0% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(245, 186, 66, 0.4); }
  50% { transform: scale(1.05); box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(245, 186, 66, 0.95); }
  100% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(245, 186, 66, 0.4); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NAVBAR
   ========================================================================== */
.navbar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 999;
  background: rgba(6, 9, 17, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 15px 0;
}

.nav-container {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.brand-logo img.logo-img {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(245, 186, 66, 0.6));
}

.brand-logo span.highlight {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 22px;
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-links a {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  position: relative;
  padding: 5px 0;
}

.nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a.active {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
}

.btn-whatsapp-nav {
  background: var(--whatsapp-green);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  box-shadow: var(--whatsapp-glow);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-whatsapp-nav:hover {
  background: var(--whatsapp-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 0 28px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.8);
}

.mobile-nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 1: HERO SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 70px 20px 90px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6, 9, 17, 0.72) 0%, rgba(11, 19, 36, 0.92) 100%),
              url('../img/hero.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.hero-container {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 45px;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-badge-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(245, 186, 66, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.hero-badge-pill i {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.hero-badge-pill span {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.hero-title .gold-gradient-text {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero-description {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  max-width: 620px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Hero Visual Showcase Image Card */
.hero-visual-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.hero-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.hero-card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(6, 9, 17, 0.92) 100%);
  color: #fff;
}

.hero-card-overlay span {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.hero-card-overlay h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Fee Highlight Card inside Hero */
.hero-fee-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(245, 186, 66, 0.2) 0%, rgba(18, 25, 42, 0.95) 100%);
  border: 2px solid var(--gold-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), var(--gold-glow);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
}

.fee-details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.fee-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.fee-amount {
  font-size: 2.3rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.fee-amount span {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.fee-perks {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.fee-perks div {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.fee-perks i {
  color: var(--whatsapp-green);
}

/* URGENCY COUNTDOWN TIMER BOX (RETENTION BOOSTER) */
.urgency-timer-box {
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 14px 18px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.timer-title {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fca5a5;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.timer-digits {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.slots-badge {
  background: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.2);
  color: var(--whatsapp-green);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-left: auto;
}

/* CITY DEMAND CHECKER WIDGET */
.city-checker-box {
  background: rgba(245, 186, 66, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 16px 18px;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.checker-title {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.checker-result {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  margin-top: 10px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold-primary);
}

.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.btn-primary-wa {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25d366 0%, #128c7e 100%);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 16px 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-primary-wa:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 38px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.7);
}

.btn-secondary-outline {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 16px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-secondary-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(245, 186, 66, 0.15);
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  color: var(--gold-primary);
}

/* Quick Application Form Box */
.hero-apply-card {
  background: rgba(14, 21, 37, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
  position: relative;
}

.card-header-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -15px;
  right: 25px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #000;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.hero-apply-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.hero-apply-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(8, 12, 22, 0.9);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 12px 16px;
  color: #fff;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-control:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(245, 186, 66, 0.3);
}

select.form-control option {
  background: #0f172a;
  color: #fff;
}

.btn-submit-lead {
  width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25d366 0%, #10b981 100%);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 15px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-submit-lead:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1eaa53 0%, #059669 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.7);
}

.form-privacy-note {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 14px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 2: STATS BAR (WARM GOLD BACKDROP)
   ========================================================================== */
.stats-section {
  padding: 45px 20px;
  background: var(--bg-stats);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.stats-grid {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 25px;
}

.stat-card {
  background: rgba(245, 186, 66, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 26px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.stat-card:hover {
  background: rgba(245, 186, 66, 0.1);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.stat-icon {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.stat-number {
  font-size: 2.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 4px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 3: LIFESTYLE & MEETING SHOWCASE (MOVED UP FOR HIGH RETENTION)
   ========================================================================== */
.showcase-section {
  padding: 90px 20px;
  background-color: var(--bg-showcase);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 740px;
  margin: 0 auto 55px;
}

.section-subtitle {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: block;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.7rem);
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.section-description {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.showcase-grid {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 25px;
}

.showcase-card {
  background: rgba(18, 25, 42, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.showcase-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.showcase-img-wrap {
  height: 220px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.showcase-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.showcase-card:hover .showcase-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.showcase-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 15px;
  left: 15px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.showcase-body {
  padding: 22px;
}

.showcase-body h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.showcase-body p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 4: WHY JOIN US (DEEP MIDNIGHT NAVY BACKDROP)
   ========================================================================== */
.benefits-section {
  padding: 90px 20px;
  background-color: var(--bg-benefits);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.benefits-grid {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
}

.benefit-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 35px 25px;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.benefit-card:hover {
  background: var(--bg-card-hover);
  border-color: var(--border-glass);
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.benefit-icon-wrapper {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background: rgba(245, 186, 66, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
}

.benefit-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.benefit-card p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 5: EARNINGS CALCULATOR (DARK EMERALD GRADIENT)
   ========================================================================== */
.calculator-section {
  padding: 90px 20px;
  background-color: var(--bg-calculator);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.calculator-box {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(14, 30, 36, 0.95) 0%, rgba(8, 20, 28, 0.95) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 45px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 45px;
  align-items: center;
}

.calc-controls h3 {
  font-size: 1.9rem;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.calc-controls p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.range-slider-group {
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.range-label-flex {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.range-label-flex span.value {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.slider-input {
  width: 100%;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  outline: none;
}

.slider-input::-webkit-slider-thumb {
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  appearance: none;
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold-primary);
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(245, 186, 66, 0.8);
}

.calc-results-display {
  background: rgba(245, 186, 66, 0.06);
  border: 2px solid var(--gold-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 35px 25px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--gold-glow);
}

.calc-results-display .res-title {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.calc-results-display .res-amount {
  font-size: 3.2rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  margin: 10px 0;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
}

.calc-results-display .res-sub {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--whatsapp-green);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 6: HOW IT WORKS (WARM DARK SLATE BACKDROP)
   ========================================================================== */
.steps-section {
  padding: 90px 20px;
  background-color: var(--bg-steps);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.steps-grid {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 25px;
}

.step-card {
  background: rgba(20, 30, 50, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 32px 22px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.step-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.step-number {
  position: absolute;
  top: -16px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #000;
  font-weight: 900;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

.step-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 18px 0 10px;
}

.step-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 7: REQUIREMENTS & ELIGIBILITY (INDIGO VELVET BACKDROP)
   ========================================================================== */
.req-section {
  padding: 90px 20px;
  background: var(--bg-req);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.req-container {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.req-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 45px;
  align-items: center;
}

.req-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.req-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  background: rgba(22, 30, 52, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 18px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.req-list li i {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.req-list li div h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.req-list li div p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.policy-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(30, 41, 68, 0.85) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.95) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px;
}

.policy-flex {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 25px;
}

.policy-icon {
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.policy-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.policy-content p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 8: REVIEWS / COMPANION STORIES (DARK CHARCOAL WITH TESTIMONIAL IMAGES)
   ========================================================================== */
.reviews-section {
  padding: 90px 20px;
  background-color: var(--bg-reviews);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.reviews-grid {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
}

.review-card {
  background: rgba(18, 25, 42, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 30px 24px;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.review-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
}

.review-stars {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 4px;
}

.review-text {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  font-style: italic;
}

.review-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.review-avatar {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(245, 186, 66, 0.4);
}

.review-author-info h4 {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: #fff;
}

.review-author-info p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--whatsapp-green);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 9: CITIES NETWORK (NIGHT BLUE BACKDROP)
   ========================================================================== */
.cities-section {
  padding: 90px 20px;
  background-color: var(--bg-cities);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.cities-grid {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

.city-pill {
  background: rgba(20, 30, 50, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 15px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.city-pill:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-primary);
  background: rgba(245, 186, 66, 0.08);
}

.city-pill span.name {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.city-pill span.badge {
  background: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.15);
  color: var(--whatsapp-green);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  padding: 3px 9px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 10: FAQ SECTION (DEEP ONYX BACKDROP)
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-section {
  padding: 90px 20px;
  background-color: var(--bg-faq);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.faq-container {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.faq-item {
  background: rgba(18, 25, 42, 0.8);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-question {
  padding: 20px 25px;
  width: 100%;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: #fff;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.faq-question i {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.35s ease, padding 0.35s ease;
  padding: 0 25px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-question i {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
  max-height: 300px;
  padding: 0 25px 20px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER (ULTIMATE DEEP MIDNIGHT)
   ========================================================================== */
.footer {
  background-color: var(--bg-footer);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 70px 20px 110px;
}

.footer-container {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.footer-col h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-col p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.footer-links a {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.disclaimer-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 20px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.footer-bottom {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding-top: 25px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 15px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.age-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.15);
  color: #ef4444;
  border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.3);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-weight: 800;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LIVE SOCIAL PROOF NOTIFICATION TOAST (HIGH RETENTION & RETENTION)
   ========================================================================== */
.live-toast-notification {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 85px;
  left: 20px;
  z-index: 9995;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 12px 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
  animation: slide-in-toast 0.5s ease-out forwards;
  max-width: 320px;
}

.toast-avatar {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid var(--whatsapp-green);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.toast-text {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.toast-text strong {
  color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.toast-text span.time {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--whatsapp-green);
  display: block;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

@keyframes slide-in-toast {
  from { transform: translateY(50px); opacity: 0; }
  to { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MOBILE FLOATING STICKY ACTION BAR
   ========================================================================== */
.mobile-sticky-bar {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 9999;
  background: rgba(6, 9, 17, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  padding: 10px 15px;
  box-shadow: 0 -5px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
}

.mobile-sticky-flex {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
}

.btn-sticky-wa {
  flex: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25d366 0%, #128c7e 100%);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
}

.btn-sticky-fee {
  flex: 1;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: #000;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  box-shadow: var(--gold-glow);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LEGAL MODALS
   ========================================================================== */
.modal-overlay {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  z-index: 10000;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
}

.modal-card {
  background: #0f172a;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  max-width: 700px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 85vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 30px;
  position: relative;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.modal-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  color: #fff;
}

.modal-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--gold-primary);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.modal-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ULTRA-RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES (100% PERFECT RESPONSIVENESS FIX)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .showcase-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 35px;
  }
  
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 15px;
  }
  
  .benefits-grid, .reviews-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
  }
  
  .steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
  }
  
  .calculator-box {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
  }
  
  .req-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
  }
  
  .cities-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  
  .footer-container {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Prevent horizontal overflow on mobile body */
  body {
    padding-bottom: 75px; /* Room for mobile sticky bar */
    overflow-x: hidden;
  }

  /* 1. Top Notice Bar Fix */
  .top-notice-bar {
    padding: 8px 12px;
  }

  .notice-wrapper {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .fee-highlight-badge {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    padding: 5px 14px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 310px;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .notice-text {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 6px;
  }

  /* 2. Navbar Fix (Hide top WhatsApp button on mobile to prevent collision with logo) */
  .navbar {
    padding: 12px 0;
  }

  .nav-container {
    padding: 0 15px;
  }

  .brand-logo {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .brand-logo img.logo-img {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
  }

  .nav-actions .btn-whatsapp-nav {
    display: none; /* Hidden on mobile to fit logo & hamburger menu cleanly */
  }

  .mobile-nav-toggle {
    display: block;
    padding: 5px;
  }

  .nav-links {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: #0a0f1d;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.8);
  }

  .nav-links.show {
    display: flex;
  }

  /* 3. Hero Section Responsive Fix */
  .hero-section {
    padding: 30px 15px 50px;
  }

  .hero-badge-pill {
    padding: 6px 14px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
  }

  .hero-badge-pill span {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
    line-height: 1.22;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
  }

  .hero-description {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
  }

  .hero-fee-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 15px;
    padding: 18px 15px;
  }

  .fee-amount {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }

  .hero-cta-group {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .btn-primary-wa, .btn-secondary-outline {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 14px 20px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .hero-apply-card {
    padding: 24px 16px;
  }

  .hero-apply-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }

  /* Form control font size 16px to prevent iOS Safari auto-zoom */
  .form-control {
    font-size: 16px;
    padding: 11px 14px;
  }

  /* 4. Section Padding & Headings Mobile Fix */
  .showcase-section, .benefits-section, .calculator-section, 
  .steps-section, .req-section, .reviews-section, 
  .cities-section, .faq-section {
    padding: 55px 15px;
  }

  .section-header {
    margin-bottom: 35px;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }

  .section-description {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .showcase-grid, .benefits-grid, .reviews-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 25px;
  }

  .calculator-box {
    padding: 24px 16px;
    gap: 25px;
  }

  .calc-controls h3 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
  }

  .calc-results-display {
    padding: 25px 16px;
  }

  .calc-results-display .res-amount {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
  }

  .policy-banner {
    padding: 25px 18px;
  }

  .policy-flex {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 15px;
  }

  .policy-icon {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
  }

  .cities-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .city-pill {
    padding: 12px 14px;
  }

  .faq-question {
    padding: 16px 18px;
    font-size: 0.98rem;
  }

  .footer-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
  }

  /* 5. Mobile Sticky Bottom Action Bar Fix */
  .mobile-sticky-bar {
    display: block;
    padding: 8px 12px;
  }

  .mobile-sticky-flex {
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .btn-sticky-wa, .btn-sticky-fee {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    padding: 11px 8px;
  }

  .live-toast-notification {
    display: flex;
    bottom: 72px;
    left: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    max-width: calc(100% - 24px);
    padding: 8px 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
  }
  
  .toast-avatar {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
  }

  .toast-text {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .stat-card {
    padding: 18px 14px;
  }

  .stat-number {
    font-size: 1.9rem;
  }

  .cities-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: 1.65rem;
  }

  .btn-sticky-wa, .btn-sticky-fee {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    padding: 10px 5px;
  }
}