:root{
    --maroon:#8A2D3B;
    --maroon-dark:#6e2430;
    --maroon-darker:#551a22;
    --navy:#102E50;
    --peach:#FFCE96;
    --cream:#FEF3E2;
    --ink:#241a15;
    --line:rgba(16,46,80,0.12);
    --shadow: 0 24px 60px -24px rgba(30,10,14,0.35);f
    --ease: cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
  }
  *{box-sizing:border-box; margin:0; padding:0;}
  html{scroll-behavior:smooth;}
  body{
    font-family:'Roboto', sans-serif;
    color:var(--ink);
    background:var(--cream);
    -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
    overflow-x:hidden;
  }
  img{max-width:100%; display:block;}
  a{color:inherit; text-decoration:none;}
  ul{list-style:none;}
  h1,h2,h3{font-family:'DM Serif Display', serif; font-weight:400; line-height:1.08;}
  .wordmark{font-family:'Cinzel',serif; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:0.14em;}
  .container{max-width:1280px; margin:0 auto; padding:0 40px;}
  .eyebrow{
    display:inline-block; font-size:12.5px; letter-spacing:0.18em; text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--maroon); font-weight:700; margin-bottom:14px;
  }
  .btn{
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; justify-content:center;
    padding:15px 30px; border-radius:100px; font-size:15px; font-weight:500;
    cursor:pointer; border:1.5px solid transparent; transition:all .25s var(--ease); white-space:nowrap;
  }
  .btn-primary{background:var(--maroon); color:var(--cream);}
  .btn-primary:hover{background:var(--maroon-dark); transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 14px 26px -10px rgba(138,45,59,0.55);}
  .btn-cream{background:var(--cream); color:var(--maroon);}
  .btn-cream:hover{background:#fff; transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 14px 26px -10px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);}
  .btn-outline{border-color:rgba(16,46,80,0.25); color:var(--navy); background:transparent;}
  .btn-outline:hover{border-color:var(--navy); background:rgba(16,46,80,0.05);}
  section{position:relative;}

  /* ---------- Scroll reveal ---------- */
  .reveal{opacity:0; transform:translateY(64px); transition:opacity .9s var(--ease), transform .9s var(--ease);}
  .reveal.in{opacity:1; transform:translateY(0);}
  .reveal-stagger > *{opacity:0; transform:translateY(56px); transition:opacity .8s var(--ease), transform .8s var(--ease);}
  .reveal-stagger.in > *{opacity:1; transform:translateY(0);}
  .reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(1){transition-delay:.03s;}
  .reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(2){transition-delay:.11s;}
  .reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(3){transition-delay:.19s;}
  .reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(4){transition-delay:.27s;}
  .reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(5){transition-delay:.35s;}
  .reveal-stagger.in > *:nth-child(6){transition-delay:.43s;}
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    .reveal, .reveal-stagger > *{opacity:1 !important; transform:none !important; transition:none !important;}
    html{scroll-behavior:auto;}
  }

  /* ---------- Intro loader ---------- */
  #loader{
    position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:999; background:var(--maroon);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; overflow:hidden;
  }
  #loader .zoom-pattern{
    position:absolute; inset:-60%; width:220%; height:220%;
    background-color:var(--maroon);
    background-image:
      radial-gradient(circle at 0 0, var(--cream) 0 55%, transparent 55%),
      radial-gradient(circle at 100% 0, var(--cream) 0 55%, transparent 55%),
      radial-gradient(circle at 0 100%, var(--cream) 0 55%, transparent 55%),
      radial-gradient(circle at 100% 100%, var(--cream) 0 55%, transparent 55%);
    background-size:300px 300px;
    background-position:center;
    transform:scale(16);
    animation:patternZoom 2.7s cubic-bezier(.16,.62,.2,1) forwards .3s;
  }
  @keyframes patternZoom{
    0%{ transform:scale(16); }
    100%{ transform:scale(1); }
  }
  #loader .mark{position:relative; width:150px; height:60px; z-index:2;}
  #loader .mark img{position:absolute; top:50%; left:50%; transform:translate(-50%,-50%); height:210px; width:auto; object-fit:contain;}
  #loader .core{opacity:0; animation:coreIn .01s linear forwards 3s, coreOut .3s ease forwards 3.6s;}
  #loader .full{opacity:0; transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(.82); animation:fullIn .5s var(--ease) forwards 3.65s;}
  @keyframes coreIn{ to{opacity:1;} }
  @keyframes coreOut{ to{opacity:0;} }
  @keyframes fullIn{ to{opacity:1; transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1);} }
  #loader.settle .mark{animation:markSettle .8s var(--ease) forwards .1s;}
  @keyframes markSettle{ to{ transform:scale(.4) translateY(-320px); } }
  #loader.settle .zoom-pattern{opacity:0; transition:opacity .5s ease;}
  #loader.settle{background:transparent;}
  #loader.hide{opacity:0; visibility:hidden; pointer-events:none; transition:opacity .6s ease, visibility .6s ease;}
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    #loader{display:none;}
  }

  /* ---------- Header ---------- */
  header{
    position:sticky; top:0; z-index:1000;
    background:rgba(35,35,45,0.72);
    backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
    transition:background .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease;
  }
  header.scrolled{
    background:var(--maroon);
    box-shadow:0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  }
  header .container, footer .container{
    max-width:1400px;
    padding:0 58px;
  }
  .nav-wrap{display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; height:56px; position:relative;}
  nav.primary-nav ul{display:flex; gap:30px; font-size:16px; font-weight:500; color:#fff;}
  nav.primary-nav a{position:relative; padding:4px 0; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:7px;}
  nav.primary-nav a svg{opacity:.75;}
  .brand{position:absolute; left:50%; top:50%; transform:translate(-50%,-50%);}
  .brand img{height:38px; width:auto;}
  .nav-right{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:18px;}
  .nav-right .btn{
    background:#982d3d;
    color:#fff;
    border-radius:5px;
    padding:11px 22px;
    font-size:11px;
    font-weight:500;
    box-shadow:none;
  }
  .nav-right .btn:hover{
    background:#7d2432;
    transform:none;
    box-shadow:none;
  }
  header.scrolled .nav-right .btn{
    background:#fff4e3;
    color:var(--maroon);
    box-shadow:none;
  }
  header.scrolled .nav-right .btn:hover{
    background:#fff4e3;
    color:var(--maroon);
    transform:none;
    box-shadow:none;
  }
  .menu-toggle{display:none; background:none; border:none; color:#fff; cursor:pointer;}
  .mobile-nav{display:none;}

  /* ---------- Hero ---------- */
  .hero-pin-wrap{position:relative; height:128vh;}
  .hero{
    position:sticky; top:0; z-index:1; height:100vh;
    display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:flex-end;
    overflow:hidden; background:var(--maroon-darker);
  }
  .hero-bg{position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0;}
  .hero-bg img{width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; object-position:center 30%;}
  .hero-bg::after{
    content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
    background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(20,8,10,0.15) 0%, rgba(30,10,14,0.55) 55%, var(--maroon-darker) 92%);
  }

  
  .hero-content{position:relative; z-index:1; padding:0 0 76px;}
  .hero-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.3fr 1fr; gap:60px; align-items:end;}
  .hero h1{font-size:56px; color:var(--cream); max-width:640px;}
  .hero-sub{color:rgba(254,243,226,0.8); font-size:15.5px; line-height:1.75; max-width:360px; margin-bottom:26px;}
  .hero-cta{margin-top:8px;}
  .hero h1 .line{display:inline-block;}
  .hero .line{opacity:0; transform:translateY(22px); transition:opacity .8s var(--ease), transform .8s var(--ease);}
  .hero .line.in{opacity:1; transform:translateY(0);}
  .hero .line1.in{transition-delay:0s;}
  .hero .line2.in{transition-delay:.12s;}
  .hero .line3.in{transition-delay:.3s;}
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    .hero .line{opacity:1 !important; transform:none !important;}
  }

  /* ---------- WhatsApp FAB ---------- */
  .whatsapp-fab{
    position:fixed; right:28px; bottom:28px; z-index:90; width:58px; height:58px; border-radius:50%;
    background:#25D366; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    box-shadow:0 14px 30px -8px rgba(37,211,102,0.6); cursor:pointer; transition:transform .2s ease;
  }
  .whatsapp-fab:hover{transform:scale(1.08);}

  /* ---------- Stats / Success Metrics ---------- */
  .stats{padding:120px 0; position:relative; z-index:2; background:var(--cream); border-radius:36px 36px 0 0; box-shadow:0 -40px 60px -20px rgba(20,8,10,0.25);}
  .stats-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1.15fr; gap:40px; align-items:center;}
  .stats h2{font-size:46px; color:var(--maroon);}
  .stat-cards{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.3fr 1fr; grid-template-rows:1fr 1fr; gap:20px; height:420px;}
  .stat-card{
    background:var(--maroon); color:var(--cream); border-radius:20px; padding:34px;
    display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:flex-end; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  }
  .stat-card.big{grid-row:1 / 3;}
  .stat-card b{font-family:'DM Serif Display',serif; font-size:64px; line-height:1; display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:2px;}
  .stat-card.big b{font-size:88px;}
  .stat-card sup{font-size:26px; margin-top:6px;}
  .stat-card span{font-size:15px; margin-top:14px; font-weight:500;}
  .stat-card::before{
    content:''; position:absolute; inset:0; opacity:.12; background-image:radial-gradient(circle, var(--cream) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size:16px 16px;
  }

  /* ---------- Services ---------- */
  .services{padding:20px 0 120px; text-align:center;}
  .services h2{font-size:44px; color:var(--maroon); margin-bottom:22px;}
  .filters{display:inline-flex; gap:6px; background:#fff; padding:6px; border-radius:100px; margin-bottom:52px; box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(16,46,80,0.06);}
  .pill{
    padding:10px 22px; border-radius:100px; font-size:14px; font-weight:500; cursor:pointer;
    color:#8a7f76; transition:all .2s ease;
  }
  .pill.active{background:var(--cream); color:var(--maroon); font-weight:700;}
  .services-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:22px; text-align:left;}
  .service-card{
    background:#fff; border-radius:20px; padding:36px 30px;
    transition:all .35s var(--ease); cursor:default;
  }
  .service-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:var(--shadow);}
  .service-card .icon{width:76px; height:76px; margin-bottom:22px; color:var(--maroon);}
  .service-card h3{font-family:'Roboto',sans-serif; font-weight:500; font-size:19px; color:var(--ink); margin-bottom:10px;}
  .service-card p{font-size:14px; color:#7a6f66; line-height:1.65; margin-bottom:16px;}
  .service-card .read{font-size:13px; font-weight:700; color:var(--maroon);}

/* ---------- How It Works ---------- */

.how{
  background:#fff;
  position:relative;
}

.how-head{
  position:absolute;
  top:82px;
  left:78px;
  width:auto;
  z-index:5;
  padding:0;
}

.how-head h2{
  font-family:'DM Serif Display',serif;
  font-size:54px;
  line-height:.88;
  color:var(--maroon);
  max-width:250px;
  margin:0;
}

.how-head p{
  font-family:'Roboto',sans-serif;
  font-size:13px;
  line-height:1.5;
  color:#5f5650;
  max-width:300px;
  margin-top:14px;
}

/* Long scrolling area */
.how-scroll{
  position:relative;
  height:400vh;
}

/* Pinned screen */
.how-sticky{
  position:sticky;
  top:52px;

  height:calc(100vh - 52px);
  min-height:620px;

  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:0.55fr 1.15fr 0.75fr;

  gap:30px;

  align-items:center;

  padding:20px 0 0;
}

.how-sticky > *{
  transform:translateY(-25px);
}

.how-sticky > .how-numbers{
  transform:translateY(35px);
}




/* ---------- Left numbers ---------- */

.how-numbers{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:0;

  align-self:center;
}

.how-numbers .n{
  font-family:'Roboto',sans-serif;

  font-size:20px;
  font-weight:300;

  color:#d9cfca;

  border-left:2px solid #eee4df;

  padding:10px 0 10px 12px;

  transition:
    color .35s ease,
    border-color .35s ease,
    transform .35s ease;
}

.how-numbers .n.active{
  color:var(--maroon);
  border-left-color:var(--maroon);

  transform:translateX(0);
}

/* ---------- Center card stack (sliding animation) ---------- */

.card-stack{
  position:relative;
  height:450px;

  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;

  perspective:1200px;
}

.stack-card{
  position:absolute;

  width:360px;
  height:445px;

  border-radius:18px;

  overflow:hidden;

  background:#fff;

  border:1px solid rgba(138,45,59,.18);

  box-shadow:
    0 25px 50px -20px rgba(30,10,14,.18);

  opacity:0;

  transition:
    transform .7s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1),
    opacity .5s ease;

  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .stack-card{ transition:opacity .3s ease; }
}

.stack-card img{
  width:100%;
  height:68%;

  object-fit:cover;
  object-position:center;

  display:block;
}

.stack-card .cap{
  padding:18px 22px;

  background:#fff4e3;

  height:32%;
}

.stack-card .cap h4{
  font-family:'DM Serif Display',serif;

  font-size:19px;

  line-height:1.1;

  color:#261d19;

  margin:0 0 7px;
}

.stack-card .cap p{
  font-family:'Roboto',sans-serif;

  font-size:12px;

  line-height:1.5;

  color:#514841;

  margin:0;
}

/* ---------- Right captions ---------- */

.how-captions{
  display:flex;

  flex-direction:column;

  gap:18px;
}

.how-captions .c{
  display:flex;

  align-items:center;

  gap:10px;

  font-family:'DM Serif Display',serif;

  font-size:18px;

  line-height:1.1;

  color:#d1c8c3;

  transition:
    color .35s ease,
    transform .35s ease;
}

.how-captions .c svg{
  opacity:0;

  transform:translateX(-8px);

  transition:
    opacity .35s ease,
    transform .35s ease;

  flex:none;
}

.how-captions .c.active{
  color:#241b18;

  transform:translateX(0);
}

.how-captions .c.active svg{
  opacity:1;

  transform:translateX(0);

  color:var(--maroon);
}

.how-captions .desc{
  font-family:'Roboto',sans-serif;

  font-size:12px;

  color:#756b64;

  line-height:1.5;

  max-height:0;

  overflow:hidden;

  margin:0;

  transition:
    max-height .4s ease,
    margin .4s ease;
}

.how-captions .c.active + .desc{
  max-height:70px;

  margin-top:-8px;
}

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */

@media (max-width:980px){
  .how-sticky{grid-template-columns:1fr; text-align:center;}
  .how-numbers{flex-direction:row; justify-content:center;}
  .how-captions{align-items:center;}
  .how-captions .c{flex-direction:column; text-align:center;}
}

@media (max-width:560px){
  .how-scroll{height:280vh;}

  .how-head{
    position:static;
    top:auto;
    left:auto;
    width:100%;
    max-width:none;
    padding:40px 20px 0;
    text-align:center;
  }

  .how-head h2{
    font-size:32px;
    max-width:100%;
    margin:0 auto;
  }

  .how-head p{
    max-width:100%;
    margin:14px auto 0;
  }

  .how-sticky{
    top:0;
    height:auto;
    min-height:0;
    padding:24px 16px 40px;
    gap:24px;
  }

  .how-sticky > *,
  .how-sticky > .how-numbers{
    transform:none;
  }

  .how-numbers{
    flex-wrap:wrap;
    gap:6px 14px;
  }

  .how-numbers .n{
    font-size:15px;
    padding:6px 4px;
    border-left:none;
    border-bottom:2px solid #eee4df;
  }

  .how-numbers .n.active{
    border-left-color:transparent;
    border-bottom-color:var(--maroon);
  }

  .card-stack{
    height:320px;
  }

  .stack-card{
    width:88vw;
    max-width:320px;
    height:320px;
  }

  .stack-card .cap{
    padding:14px 16px;
  }

  .stack-card .cap h4{
    font-size:16px;
  }

  .stack-card .cap p{
    font-size:11px;
  }

  .how-captions{
    gap:10px;
  }

  .how-captions .c{
    font-size:15px;
  }

    
/* Move hamburger menu to the left on mobile */
header .nav-right {
  position: absolute;
  left: 12px;
  right: auto;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}

}

  /* ---------- Founder ---------- */
  .founder{padding:60px 0 110px; overflow:hidden;}
  .founder-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:0.8fr 1fr; gap:60px; align-items:center;}
  .founder-visual{position:relative; display:flex; justify-content:center;}
  .founder-visual .blob{
    position:absolute; width:420px; height:420px; border-radius:46% 54% 60% 40% / 50% 45% 55% 50%;
    background:var(--cream); z-index:0; animation:blobMove 10s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  }
  @keyframes blobMove{ to{ border-radius:58% 42% 40% 60% / 45% 55% 45% 55%; transform:rotate(8deg);} }
  .founder-visual .yantra{position:absolute; top:-30px; right:10px; width:110px; opacity:.55; z-index:0; animation:spin 40s linear infinite;}
  @keyframes spin{ to{ transform:rotate(360deg); } }
  .founder-visual img.portrait{position:relative; z-index:1; width:340px;}
  .founder-visual .card-float{
    position:absolute; bottom:6px; left:-10px; width:190px; border-radius:12px; overflow:hidden;
    box-shadow:0 20px 40px -14px rgba(30,10,14,0.4); transform:rotate(-8deg); z-index:2;
    border:3px solid #fff; transition:transform .4s var(--ease);
  }
  .founder-visual:hover .card-float{transform:rotate(-2deg) translateY(-6px);}
  .founder-copy h2{font-size:38px; color:var(--maroon); margin-bottom:18px;}
  .founder-copy p.bio{font-size:15px; line-height:1.8; color:#5c5049; max-width:480px; margin-bottom:24px;}
  .founder-credentials{display:flex; gap:30px; margin-bottom:30px; flex-wrap:wrap;}
  .founder-credentials div b{display:block; font-family:'DM Serif Display',serif; font-size:26px; color:var(--maroon);}
  .founder-credentials div span{font-size:12.5px; color:#8a7f76;}

  /* ---------- Testimonials ---------- */
  .testimonials{padding:110px 0; text-align:center;}
  .testimonials h2{font-size:44px; color:var(--maroon); margin-bottom:50px;}
  .testi-wrap{position:relative; max-width:780px; margin:0 auto; min-height:280px;}
  .testi-card{
    background:var(--cream); border-radius:22px; padding:52px 60px 40px;
    position:absolute; inset:0; opacity:0; transform:translateX(24px); transition:opacity .5s var(--ease), transform .5s var(--ease); pointer-events:none;
  }
  .testi-card.active{opacity:1; transform:translateX(0); position:relative; pointer-events:auto;}
  .testi-card .quote{font-family:'DM Serif Display',serif; font-size:56px; color:rgba(138,45,59,0.3); line-height:1; margin-bottom:8px; text-align:left;}
  .testi-card p{font-size:16.5px; line-height:1.75; color:#4b4038; text-align:left; margin-bottom:30px;}
  .testi-card b{display:block; font-size:16px; color:var(--ink); text-align:left;}
  .testi-card span{font-size:13px; color:#8a7f76; text-align:left; display:block; margin-top:2px;}
  .testi-nav{display:flex; justify-content:center; gap:20px; margin-top:36px;}
  .arrow-btn{
    width:46px; height:46px; border-radius:50%; border:none; background:#fff;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; cursor:pointer; color:var(--maroon);
    box-shadow:0 6px 18px -6px rgba(16,46,80,0.2); transition:all .2s ease;
  }
  .arrow-btn:hover{background:var(--maroon); color:#fff;}

  /* ---------- Products ---------- */
  .products{background:var(--maroon); padding:110px 0; text-align:center;}
  .products h2{font-size:44px; color:var(--cream); margin-bottom:48px;}
  .products-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:26px; text-align:left;}
  .product-card{border-radius:20px; overflow:hidden; background:#fff;}
  .product-media{aspect-ratio:16/10.5; overflow:hidden;}
  .product-media img{width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition:transform .6s var(--ease);}
  .product-card:hover .product-media img{transform:scale(1.05);}
  .product-body{padding:24px 24px 28px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; gap:14px;}
  .product-body div{max-width:100%;}
  .product-body h3{font-family:'Roboto'; font-weight:500; font-size:17px; color:var(--ink); margin-bottom:6px;}
  .product-body p{font-size:13.5px; color:#7a6f66; line-height:1.55;}
  .product-body a{align-self:flex-start;}

  /* ---------- Blogs ---------- */
  .blogs{background:var(--maroon); padding:0 0 110px;}
  .blog-head{display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; margin-bottom:40px; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:18px;}
  .blog-head h2{font-size:44px; color:var(--cream);}
  .blog-filters{display:flex; gap:10px;}
  .blog-filters .f{
    padding:9px 18px; border-radius:100px; font-size:13px; font-weight:500; cursor:pointer;
    border:1px solid rgba(254,243,226,0.3); color:rgba(254,243,226,0.75); transition:all .2s ease;
  }
  .blog-filters .f.active{background:var(--cream); color:var(--maroon); border-color:var(--cream);}
  .blogs-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.5fr 1fr; gap:22px;}
  .blog-feature{background:#fff; border-radius:20px; overflow:hidden; display:block;}
  .blog-feature .media{aspect-ratio:16/9.2; overflow:hidden;}
  .blog-feature .media img{width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover;}
  .blog-feature .body{padding:26px 30px 30px;}
  .blog-list{display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:16px;}
  .blog-item{background:#fff; border-radius:16px; padding:14px; display:flex; gap:16px; align-items:center;}
  .blog-item .thumb{width:110px; height:82px; border-radius:10px; overflow:hidden; flex:none;}
  .blog-item .thumb img{width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover;}
  .blog-date{font-size:11.5px; color:var(--maroon); font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.03em; margin-bottom:6px;}
  .blog-item h4{font-family:'Roboto'; font-weight:500; font-size:14.5px; color:var(--ink); line-height:1.35; margin-bottom:6px;}
  .blog-feature h3{font-family:'DM Serif Display',serif; font-size:24px; color:var(--ink); margin-bottom:8px;}
  .blog-feature p{font-size:14px; color:#7a6f66; line-height:1.6; margin-bottom:16px;}
  .read-more{font-size:12.5px; font-weight:700; color:var(--maroon); display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:5px;}

  /* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
  .faq{padding:110px 0; max-width:900px; margin:0 auto; text-align:center;}
  .faq h2{font-size:44px; color:var(--maroon); margin-bottom:50px;}
  .faq-item{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); text-align:left;}
  .faq-q{
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; padding:24px 4px; cursor:pointer;
    font-size:16.5px; font-weight:500; color:var(--ink);
  }
  .faq-q .chev{flex:none; width:22px; height:22px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; transition:transform .3s var(--ease); color:var(--maroon);}
  .faq-item.open .faq-q .chev{transform:rotate(180deg);}
  .faq-a{max-height:0; overflow:hidden; transition:max-height .4s var(--ease);}
  .faq-a p{padding:0 4px 24px; font-size:14.5px; color:#7a6f66; line-height:1.7; max-width:760px;}

  /* ---------- Footer ---------- */
  footer{background:var(--maroon); padding:10px 0 0; overflow:hidden; color:var(--cream);}
  .footer-panel{
    width:calc(100% - 300px); max-width:none; margin:10px auto 20px;
    border:1px solid rgba(254,243,226,0.28); border-radius:110px;
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.35fr .55fr .55fr; gap:50px;
    padding:34px 105px 38px; color:var(--cream); min-height:225px; box-sizing:border-box;
  }
  .footer-panel h4{font-family:'Roboto',sans-serif; font-size:16px; font-weight:400; letter-spacing:0; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--cream); margin:0 0 14px;}
  .footer-panel .addr-line{max-width:300px; font-size:13px; line-height:1.55; color:var(--cream); border-top:1px solid rgba(254,243,226,0.22); padding-top:14px; margin-top:0;}
  .footer-panel .contact{max-width:300px; font-size:13px; line-height:1.5; margin-top:14px; padding-top:12px; border-top:1px solid rgba(254,243,226,0.22); color:var(--cream);}
  .footer-panel .contact div{margin-bottom:5px;}
  .footer-nav-cols{display:block; border-left:1px solid rgba(254,243,226,0.18); padding-left:35px;}
  .footer-nav-cols ul li{margin-bottom:13px; font-family:'DM Serif Display',serif; font-size:16px; line-height:1.1; color:var(--cream);}
  .footer-nav-cols ul a:hover{color:var(--cream); opacity:.7;}
  .footer-wordmark{width:100%; overflow:hidden; line-height:0; margin-top:-60px;}
  .footer-wordmark img{width:100%; transform:translateY(28%); opacity:0.97;}

  /* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
  @media (max-width:980px){
    nav.primary-nav{display:none;}
    .menu-toggle{display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;}
.nav-right > a.btn{display:none;}
.mobile-nav{
  position:absolute;
  top:56px;
  left:0;
  width:100%;
  background:var(--maroon);
  flex-direction:column;
  padding:0 24px;
  max-height:0;
  overflow:hidden;
  transition:max-height .35s ease, padding .35s ease;
}
.mobile-nav.open{
  display:flex;
  max-height:400px;
  padding:14px 24px 26px;
}
.mobile-nav ul{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:16px;
  list-style:none;
  margin:0;
  padding:0;
}
.mobile-nav ul li a{
  color:#fff;
  font-size:13px;
  font-weight:500;
  display:block;
  padding:6px 0;
}
.mobile-nav-btn{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  width:100%;
  text-align:center;
  margin-top:8px;
  color:var(--maroon) !important;
  border-radius:10px;
  padding:13px 20px;
}
    .hero-pin-wrap{height:auto;}
    .hero{position:relative; height:auto; min-height:88vh;}
    .stats{margin-top:-24px;}
    nav.primary-nav{display:none;}
    .hero h1{font-size:40px;}
    .hero-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .stats-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .stat-cards{height:340px;}
    .services-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
    .how-sticky{grid-template-columns:1fr; text-align:center;}
    .how-numbers{flex-direction:row; justify-content:center;}
    .how-captions{align-items:center;}
    .how-captions .c{flex-direction:column; text-align:center;}
    .products-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
    .blogs-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .footer-panel{grid-template-columns:1fr; border-radius:32px; padding:36px 30px;}
    .footer-nav-cols{gap:50px;}
    .founder-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr; text-align:center;}
    .founder-visual{margin-bottom:20px;}
    .founder-copy p.bio{margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto;}
    .founder-credentials{justify-content:center;}
    header .container{padding:0 24px;}
  }
  @media (max-width:560px){
    .container{padding:0 22px;}
    .hero h1{font-size:32px;}
    .stat-cards{grid-template-columns:1fr; grid-template-rows:none; height:auto;}
    .stat-card.big{grid-row:auto;}
    .services-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .products-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .stats h2, .services h2, .how-head h2, .testimonials h2, .products h2, .blog-head h2, .faq h2, .founder-copy h2{font-size:32px;}
    .testi-card{padding:36px 26px 30px;}
    .how-scroll{height:280vh;}
    .founder-visual .blob{width:300px; height:300px;}
    .founder-visual img.portrait{width:250px;}
    .founder-visual .card-float{width:140px;}
    header .container{padding:0 22px;}
  }
  @media (max-width:400px){
    header .container{padding:0 16px;}
  }

  /* ==================================================================
     ABOUT PAGE — new content additions
     ================================================================== */

  .story-more{
    max-height:0; overflow:hidden;
    transition:max-height .5s var(--ease);
  }
  .story-more p{margin-bottom:16px;}
  .story-more p:last-child{margin-bottom:0;}
  .story-toggle{
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
    background:none; border:none; cursor:pointer;
    font-family:'Roboto',sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-weight:700;
    color:var(--maroon); letter-spacing:.02em; padding:6px 0 20px; margin-top:2px;
  }
  .story-toggle .chev{transition:transform .3s var(--ease);}
  .story-toggle.open .chev{transform:rotate(180deg);}

  .story-stats{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:22px;
    padding-top:22px; border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .story-stats div b{
    display:block; font-family:'DM Serif Display',serif; font-size:26px; color:var(--maroon);
  }
  .story-stats div span{font-size:12px; color:#8a7f76; line-height:1.4; display:block; margin-top:4px;}

  .journey-grid--photo{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:26px;}
  .journey-card--photo{display:flex; flex-direction:column;}
  .journey-media--photo{
    position:relative; border-radius:18px; overflow:hidden;
    aspect-ratio:4/3.4; margin-bottom:20px; background:var(--maroon);
  }
  .journey-media--photo img{
    width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block;
    transition:transform .6s var(--ease);
  }
  .journey-card--photo:hover .journey-media--photo img{transform:scale(1.05);}
  .journey-media--photo .journey-years{
    position:absolute; left:14px; bottom:14px; z-index:2;
    background:var(--cream); color:var(--maroon);
    font-size:11.5px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.04em;
    padding:6px 14px; border-radius:100px;
  }
  .journey-card--photo h3{
    font-size:21px; color:var(--ink); margin-bottom:10px; line-height:1.25;
  }
  .journey-card--photo .journey-sub{
    display:block; font-family:'Roboto',sans-serif; font-weight:500;
    font-size:12.5px; color:var(--maroon); letter-spacing:.02em; margin-top:4px;
  }
  .journey-card--photo p{font-size:14px; color:#7a6f66; line-height:1.65;}

  @media (max-width:980px){
    .story-stats{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); row-gap:20px;}
    .journey-grid--photo{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
  }
  @media (max-width:560px){
    .story-stats{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}
    .journey-grid--photo{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  }

  /* ==================================================================
     SERVICES PAGE — responsive fixes
     ================================================================== */
  @media (max-width:980px){
    .how-grid{
      grid-template-columns:1fr !important;
      justify-items:center;
      text-align:center;
    }
    .how-grid .how-card-stack{width:100%; max-width:460px; height:380px;}
  }
  @media (max-width:560px){
    .how-grid{gap:26px;}
    .how-grid .how-card-stack{height:360px;}
    .how-grid .stack-card .cap h4{font-size:16px;}
    .how-grid .stack-card .cap p{font-size:12px;}
  }
  @media (max-width:380px){
    .how-grid .how-card-stack{height:340px;}
  }

  /* ==================================================================
     SHOP / CONNECT PAGE (shop.html)
     ================================================================== */
  .connect{padding:20px 0 130px; background:var(--cream);}
  .connect-grid{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:0.85fr 1.15fr; gap:0;
    border-radius:28px; overflow:hidden; box-shadow:var(--shadow);
  }

  .connect-info{
    background:var(--maroon); color:var(--cream); padding:56px 48px;
    display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center;
  }
  .connect-info h2{font-size:34px; color:var(--cream); margin:10px 0 18px; line-height:1.15;}
  .connect-lede{font-size:15px; line-height:1.7; color:rgba(254,243,226,0.82); margin-bottom:34px; max-width:420px;}
  .connect-detail{border-top:1px solid rgba(254,243,226,0.2); padding-top:14px; margin-top:14px;}
  .connect-detail h4{font-size:12px; letter-spacing:0.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color:rgba(254,243,226,0.55); font-weight:700; margin-bottom:6px;}
  .connect-detail .addr-line{font-size:14.5px; line-height:1.6; color:rgba(254,243,226,0.9);}
  .connect-detail .addr-line a{color:inherit; text-decoration:none;}
  .connect-detail .addr-line a:hover{color:var(--peach);}
  .connect-whatsapp{margin-top:34px; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; width:fit-content;}

  .connect-card{background:#fff; padding:52px 48px;}
  .connect-card form{display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:20px;}
  .form-row{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:20px;}
  .field{display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px;}
  .field label{font-size:12.5px; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.04em; color:var(--maroon);}
  .field input, .field select, .field textarea{
    font-family:'Roboto', sans-serif; font-size:14.5px; color:var(--ink);
    background:var(--cream); border:1.5px solid var(--line); border-radius:12px;
    padding:13px 16px; transition:border-color .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease);
  }
  .field textarea{resize:vertical; min-height:110px;}
  .field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus{
    outline:none; border-color:var(--maroon); box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(138,45,59,0.12);
  }
  .field input::placeholder, .field textarea::placeholder{color:#a99c8e;}

  .connect-submit{margin-top:6px; width:100%; padding:16px; font-size:15px;}
  .connect-submit:disabled{opacity:0.65; cursor:not-allowed;}
  .form-note{font-size:12px; color:#8a7d70; margin-top:-8px;}
  .form-status{font-size:14px; font-weight:500; min-height:1px;}
  .form-status.success{color:#2f7a4d;}
  .form-status.error{color:var(--maroon);}

  .hp-field{position:absolute; left:-9999px; top:-9999px;}

  @media (max-width:980px){
    .connect{padding:70px 0 90px;}
    .connect-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr; border-radius:24px;}
    .connect-info, .connect-card{padding:40px 32px;}
    .connect-info h2{font-size:28px;}
  }
  @media (max-width:560px){
    .connect-info, .connect-card{padding:32px 22px;}
    .form-row{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .connect-info h2{font-size:25px;}
    .connect-lede{font-size:14px;}
  }





```css
/* Softer maroon overlay matching the brand */
.hero-content h1,
.hero h1 {
  color: #FFF3E2;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(70, 25, 32, 0.18);
}

.hero-content p,
.hero p {
  color: #FFF8EF;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(70, 25, 32, 0.22);
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.hero-content {
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(138, 45, 59, 0.12),
    rgba(138, 45, 59, 0.04),
    transparent
  );
  padding: 24px 28px;
  border-radius: 16px;
}
```








/* ==================================================================
   Vastu Remedies — page-only styles
   Uses the site's shared variables; styles.css and inner.css untouched.
   Section rhythm: hero (white) > intro (cream) > remedies (white)
                   > FAQ (cream) > CTA (white) > footer (maroon)
   ================================================================== */

/* ---------- Shared bits ---------- */
.vr-eyebrow,.vr-card .vr-copy .vr-eyebrow,.vr-heading .vr-eyebrow{display:block!important; font-family:'Roboto',sans-serif; font-size:12px!important; font-weight:700!important; letter-spacing:.14em!important; text-transform:uppercase!important; color:var(--maroon)!important; opacity:.8; margin-bottom:14px!important;}
.vr-line{display:block; width:46px; height:3px; border-radius:3px; background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--maroon),var(--peach));}

/* ---------- Intro ---------- */
.vr-intro{background:var(--cream); padding:90px 0 100px;}
.vr-card{
  background:#fff; border:1px solid rgba(138,45,59,.10); border-radius:28px; padding:48px;
  box-shadow:0 40px 80px -40px rgba(70,30,20,.30);
}
.vr-top{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1.05fr; gap:56px; align-items:center;}
.vr-media{position:relative; border-radius:20px; background:var(--cream); box-shadow:0 24px 50px -28px rgba(70,30,20,.45);}
.vr-media:before{content:""; position:absolute; inset:14px -14px -14px 14px; border:2px solid rgba(138,45,59,.25); border-radius:22px; z-index:0;}
.vr-media img{position:relative; z-index:1; width:100%; height:auto; display:block; border-radius:20px;}
.vr-badge{
  position:absolute; z-index:2; left:18px; bottom:18px;
  background:var(--maroon); color:var(--cream); font-size:12px; font-weight:500; letter-spacing:.04em;
  padding:10px 16px; border-radius:999px; box-shadow:0 12px 24px -10px rgba(138,45,59,.6);
}
.vr-copy h2{font-family:'DM Serif Display',serif; font-size:36px; line-height:1.15; color:var(--maroon); margin-bottom:0;}
.vr-copy h2:after{content:""; display:block; width:46px; height:3px; border-radius:3px; background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--maroon),var(--peach)); margin:18px 0 20px;}
.vr-copy .desc{font-size:15px; line-height:1.85; color:#4b4038;}

.vr-ideal{margin-top:44px; padding-top:34px; border-top:1px solid var(--line);}
.vr-ideal h4{font-size:13px; letter-spacing:.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--maroon); font-weight:700; margin-bottom:22px;}
.vr-ideal ul{list-style:none; display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr)); gap:14px 22px;}
.vr-ideal li{
  display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:14px;
  background:var(--cream); border-radius:16px; padding:18px 20px;
  font-size:14px; line-height:1.65; color:#4b4038;
}
.vr-ideal li:last-child:nth-child(odd){grid-column:1 / -1;}
.vr-ideal li svg{flex:none; width:24px; height:24px; padding:5px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--maroon); color:var(--cream); margin-top:1px;}

/* ---------- Remedies ---------- */
.vr-remedies{background:#fff; padding:100px 0 110px;}
.vr-heading{text-align:center; max-width:680px; margin:0 auto 56px;}
.vr-heading h2{font-family:'DM Serif Display',serif; font-size:44px; line-height:1.12; color:var(--maroon);}
.vr-heading h2:after{content:""; display:block; width:46px; height:3px; border-radius:3px; background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--maroon),var(--peach)); margin:18px auto 18px;}
.vr-heading p{font-size:15px; line-height:1.7; color:#6b5d54;}
.vr-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr)); gap:22px;}
.vr-item{
  position:relative; overflow:hidden; background:var(--cream);
  border:1px solid rgba(138,45,59,.10); border-radius:22px; padding:32px 28px 30px;
  transition:background .35s var(--ease), transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease);
}
.vr-item:hover{background:var(--maroon); transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:0 30px 50px -26px rgba(138,45,59,.65);}
.vr-num{
  display:block; font-family:'DM Serif Display',serif; font-size:44px; line-height:1;
  color:rgba(138,45,59,.28); margin-bottom:18px; transition:color .35s var(--ease);
}
.vr-item h3{font-family:'DM Serif Display',serif; font-size:21px; line-height:1.25; color:var(--maroon); margin-bottom:10px; overflow-wrap:break-word; transition:color .35s var(--ease);}
.vr-item p{font-size:14px; line-height:1.7; color:#6b5d54; transition:color .35s var(--ease);}
.vr-item:hover .vr-num{color:rgba(254,243,226,.45);}
.vr-item:hover h3{color:var(--cream);}
.vr-item:hover p{color:rgba(254,243,226,.85);}

/* ---------- FAQ (independent of inner.css width) ---------- */
.vr-faq{background:var(--cream); max-width:none; margin:0; padding:110px 0;}
.vr-faq > div{max-width:900px; margin:0 auto; padding:0 24px;}
.vr-faq h2{text-align:center; margin-bottom:50px;}
.vr-faq .faq-item{background:#fff; border:1px solid rgba(138,45,59,.10); border-radius:18px; margin-bottom:14px; padding:0 26px; transition:box-shadow .3s var(--ease), border-color .3s var(--ease);}
.vr-faq .faq-item.open{border-color:rgba(138,45,59,.30); box-shadow:0 24px 50px -32px rgba(70,30,20,.40);}
.vr-faq .faq-q{cursor:pointer; padding:22px 0;}
.vr-faq .faq-a p{padding:0 4px 24px 0;}

/* ---------- CTA ---------- */
.vr-cta{background:#fff; padding:90px 0 100px;}
.vr-cta-panel{
  text-align:center; color:var(--cream); border-radius:30px; padding:70px 40px;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 15% 0%,rgba(255,206,150,.22),transparent 45%),linear-gradient(135deg,var(--maroon),var(--maroon-darker));
  box-shadow:0 40px 70px -40px rgba(85,26,34,.75);
}
.vr-cta h2{font-family:'DM Serif Display',serif; font-size:40px; line-height:1.12; color:var(--cream); margin-bottom:16px;}
.vr-cta p{font-size:15px; line-height:1.7; color:rgba(254,243,226,.85); max-width:520px; margin:0 auto 30px;}
.vr-cta .btn{white-space:normal; max-width:100%; padding:15px 32px; font-size:13px; font-weight:500;}

/* ---------- Tablet ---------- */
@media (max-width:980px){
  .vr-intro{padding:64px 0 80px;}
  .vr-card{padding:34px; border-radius:24px;}
  .vr-top{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:40px;}
  .vr-media{margin:0 14px 0 0;}
  .vr-copy h2{font-size:30px;}
  .vr-ideal{margin-top:36px; padding-top:30px;}
  .vr-remedies{padding:80px 0 90px;}
  .vr-heading h2{font-size:36px;}
  .vr-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));}
  .vr-faq{padding:90px 0;}
  .vr-faq > div{padding:0 32px;}
  .vr-cta{padding:70px 0 80px;}
  .vr-cta-panel{padding:60px 32px;}
  .vr-cta h2{font-size:32px;}
}

/* ---------- Phone ---------- */
@media (max-width:560px){
  .vr-intro{padding:44px 0 60px;}
  .vr-card{padding:20px; border-radius:20px;}
  .vr-top{gap:32px;}
  .vr-media{border-radius:14px; margin-right:10px;}
  .vr-media:before{inset:10px -10px -10px 10px; border-radius:16px;}
  .vr-media img{border-radius:14px;}
  .vr-badge{left:12px; bottom:12px; font-size:11px; padding:8px 13px;}
  .vr-copy h2{font-size:25px;}
  .vr-copy .desc{font-size:14px; line-height:1.75;}
  .vr-ideal{margin-top:30px; padding-top:26px;}
  .vr-ideal ul{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:10px;}
  .vr-ideal li{padding:14px 15px; font-size:13px; gap:12px; border-radius:14px;}

  .vr-remedies{padding:64px 0 70px;}
  .vr-heading{margin-bottom:34px;}
  .vr-heading h2{font-size:30px;}
  .vr-heading p{font-size:14px;}
  .vr-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:14px;}
  .vr-item{padding:24px 22px;}
  .vr-num{font-size:38px; margin-bottom:12px;}
  .vr-item h3{font-size:20px;}

  .vr-faq{padding:64px 0;}
  .vr-faq > div{padding:0 18px;}
  .vr-faq h2{margin-bottom:32px;}
  .vr-faq .faq-item{padding:0 18px; border-radius:16px; margin-bottom:12px;}
  .vr-faq .faq-q{font-size:15px; padding:18px 0; gap:14px;}
  .vr-faq .faq-a p{font-size:13.5px; padding:0 0 20px;}

  .vr-cta{padding:50px 0 64px;}
  .vr-cta-panel{padding:44px 22px; border-radius:22px;}
  .vr-cta h2{font-size:26px;}
  .vr-cta p{font-size:14px;}
  .vr-cta .btn{padding:14px 20px;}
}

@media (max-width:360px){
  .vr-card{padding:16px;}
  .vr-copy h2{font-size:22px;}
  .vr-faq > div{padding:0 14px;}
  .vr-item{padding:20px 18px;}
}

/* ---------- Common footer, sized for tablet + phone ---------- */
@media (max-width:980px){
  .footer-panel{width:calc(100% - 80px); grid-template-columns:1fr; border-radius:45px; padding:35px 40px; gap:30px;}
  .footer-nav-cols{border-left:none; border-top:1px solid rgba(254,243,226,0.18); padding-left:0; padding-top:25px;}
}
@media (max-width:600px){
  footer .container{padding:0 22px;}
  .footer-panel{width:calc(100% - 40px); border-radius:32px; padding:30px 25px; margin-bottom:20px;}
}
@media (max-width:400px){
  footer .container{padding:0 16px;}
}