@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Playfair+Display:ital,wght@0,400;0,600;0,700;1,400;1,600&family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600&display=swap');

:root {
  --navy: #1a2744;
  --navy2: #243560;
  --teal: #2a8a8a;
  --teal2: #1e6b6b;
  --gold: #c9a84c;
  --gold2: #e8c97a;
  --cream: #f8f4ee;
  --warm: #f0e8da;
  --soft: #d4e6e6;
  --text: #2a2a2a;
  --muted: #6b7280;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --r: 1.2rem;
  --rs: 0.75rem;
  --sh: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  --shm: 0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.13);
  --shl: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
  --tr: 0.3s ease;
}
*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth;font-size:16px}
body{font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;color:var(--text);background:var(--white);overflow-x:hidden;line-height:1.6}
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6{font-family:'Playfair Display',serif}
img{max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block}
a{text-decoration:none;color:inherit}

/* TOPBAR */
.topbar{background:var(--navy);padding:.38rem 0;font-size:.75rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.65)}
.topbar a{color:var(--gold2);transition:color .2s}
.topbar a:hover{color:#fff}
.tb-sep{margin:0 .55rem;opacity:.3}

/* NAVBAR */
.navbar{background:rgba(26,39,68,.97)!important;backdrop-filter:blur(16px);padding:.8rem 0;position:sticky;top:0;z-index:1000;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.12);transition:padding .3s}
.navbar.scrolled{padding:.5rem 0}
.nb-brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px}
.nb-icon{width:42px;height:42px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--teal),var(--gold));border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:#fff;font-size:1.15rem;flex-shrink:0}
.nb-name{font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:600;color:#fff;line-height:1.1}
.nb-sub{font-size:.6rem;color:var(--gold2);letter-spacing:.13em;text-transform:uppercase}
.navbar-nav .nav-link{color:rgba(255,255,255,.8)!important;font-size:.8rem;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:.42rem .8rem!important;transition:color .2s}
.navbar-nav .nav-link:hover,.navbar-nav .nav-link.active{color:var(--gold2)!important}
.nav-book{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--teal),var(--teal2))!important;color:#fff!important;border-radius:30px!important;padding:.42rem 1.1rem!important}
.nav-book:hover{box-shadow:0 4px 16px rgba(42,138,138,.45)!important;transform:translateY(-1px)}
.navbar-toggler{border:1px solid rgba(201,168,76,.35)}
.navbar-toggler-icon{background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 30 30'%3e%3cpath stroke='rgba(201,168,76,.9)' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-width='2' d='M4 7h22M4 15h22M4 23h22'/%3e%3c/svg%3e")}

/* BUTTONS */
.btn-teal{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--teal),var(--teal2));color:#fff;border:none;padding:.82rem 1.9rem;border-radius:50px;font-size:.88rem;font-weight:500;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;transition:all var(--tr);cursor:pointer}
.btn-teal:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(42,138,138,.45);color:#fff}
.btn-wa{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#25d366,#128c7e);color:#fff;border:none;padding:.82rem 1.9rem;border-radius:50px;font-size:.88rem;font-weight:500;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;transition:all var(--tr);cursor:pointer}
.btn-wa:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(37,211,102,.45);color:#fff}
.btn-outline{background:transparent;color:#fff;border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.38);padding:.82rem 1.9rem;border-radius:50px;font-size:.88rem;font-weight:500;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;transition:all var(--tr);cursor:pointer}
.btn-outline:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.7);color:#fff}
.btn-gold{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold),#b8892e);color:#fff;border:none;padding:.7rem 1.6rem;border-radius:50px;font-size:.84rem;font-weight:500;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;transition:all var(--tr);cursor:pointer}
.btn-gold:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 6px 20px rgba(201,168,76,.45);color:#fff}

/* SECTION */
section{padding:5rem 0}
.eyebrow{font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--teal);font-weight:600;margin-bottom:.7rem;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-family:'Inter',sans-serif}
.eyebrow::before{content:'';width:24px;height:2px;background:var(--teal);display:inline-block}
.eyebrow-c{justify-content:center}
.sec-title{font-size:clamp(1.8rem,4vw,2.9rem);font-weight:600;color:var(--navy);line-height:1.18}
.sec-title span{color:var(--teal);font-style:italic}
.sec-title-w{color:#fff}
.sec-title-w span{color:var(--gold2)}

/* HERO */
.hero{min-height:500px;background:linear-gradient(155deg,var(--navy) 0%,#1e3a5f 55%,#163552 100%);position:relative;display:flex;align-items:center;overflow:hidden;padding:5rem 0 4rem}
.hero::before{content:'';position:absolute;top:-25%;right:-6%;width:600px;height:600px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(42,138,138,.18) 0%,transparent 70%);pointer-events:none}
.hero::after{content:'';position:absolute;bottom:-15%;left:-4%;width:480px;height:480px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(201,168,76,.09) 0%,transparent 70%);pointer-events:none}
.hero-badge{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;background:rgba(42,138,138,.18);border:1px solid rgba(42,138,138,.38);color:var(--soft);font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:.38rem .95rem;border-radius:20px;margin-bottom:1.4rem}
.hero-title{font-size:clamp(2.5rem,6vw,4.8rem);font-weight:700;color:#fff;line-height:1.08;margin-bottom:1.3rem}
.hero-title em{font-style:italic;color:var(--gold2)}
.hero-sub{font-size:.97rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.7);line-height:1.78;max-width:510px;margin-bottom:2rem}
.hero-pills{display:flex;gap:.7rem;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:1.8rem}
.pill{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:5px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);color:rgba(255,255,255,.78);border-radius:20px;padding:.32rem .8rem;font-size:.72rem}
.pill i{color:var(--gold2)}
.hero-img-wrap{position:relative}
.hero-img{width:100%;max-width:460px;height:540px;object-fit:cover;object-position:top;border-radius:2rem .5rem 2rem .5rem;box-shadow:0 32px 64px rgba(0,0,0,.42);display:block;margin:0 auto}
.hero-stats{position:absolute;bottom:-1.5rem;left:-1.5rem;background:#fff;border-radius:1rem;padding:1rem 1.4rem;box-shadow:0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.15);display:flex;gap:1.4rem}
.stat-num{font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;font-size:1.7rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--navy);line-height:1}
.stat-lbl{font-size:.68rem;color:var(--muted);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.07em}
.hero-cert{position:absolute;top:2rem;right:-1rem;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold),#b8892e);color:#fff;border-radius:1rem;padding:.95rem 1.1rem;text-align:center;box-shadow:0 12px 28px rgba(201,168,76,.42)}
.hero-cert i{font-size:1.4rem;display:block;margin-bottom:.25rem}
.hero-cert span{font-size:.66rem;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase}
.scroll-hint{position:absolute;bottom:2rem;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:.4rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.35);font-size:.68rem;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;animation:bob 2s infinite}
@keyframes bob{0%,100%{transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(0)}50%{transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(7px)}}

/* TRUST BAR */
.trust-bar{background:var(--cream);border-top:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.06);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.06);padding:1.1rem 0}
.trust-item{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;color:var(--muted);font-size:.8rem;font-weight:500;white-space:nowrap}
.trust-item i{color:var(--teal);font-size:1rem}

/* CARDS */
.svc-card{background:#fff;border-radius:var(--r);padding:1.9rem;border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.06);transition:all var(--tr);height:100%;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.svc-card::before{content:'';position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:3px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--teal),var(--gold));opacity:0;transition:opacity var(--tr)}
.svc-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shm)}
.svc-card:hover::before{opacity:1}
.svc-icon{width:52px;height:52px;background:rgba(42,138,138,.1);border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:1.1rem;font-size:1.3rem;color:var(--teal)}
.svc-card h3{font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:.6rem}
.svc-card p{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.7}

.loc-card{background:#fff;border-radius:var(--r);padding:1.6rem;border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.07);transition:all var(--tr);text-align:center;height:100%}
.loc-card:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:var(--shm)}
.loc-icon{width:48px;height:48px;background:rgba(42,138,138,.1);border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin:0 auto .9rem;font-size:1.3rem;color:var(--teal)}
.loc-card h3{font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:.4rem}
.loc-card p{font-size:.8rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.55}
.loc-tag{display:inline-block;background:rgba(42,138,138,.1);color:var(--teal);font-size:.68rem;border-radius:10px;padding:.18rem .6rem;margin-top:.55rem;font-weight:500}

.test-card{background:#fff;border-radius:var(--r);padding:1.9rem;border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.06);transition:all var(--tr);height:100%}
.test-card:hover{box-shadow:var(--shm)}
.stars{color:var(--gold);font-size:.83rem;margin-bottom:.7rem}
.test-card p{font-size:.87rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.75;font-style:italic;margin-bottom:1.1rem}
.rev-name{font-weight:600;color:var(--navy);font-size:.86rem}
.rev-city{font-size:.76rem;color:var(--muted)}

/* DOCTOR */
.doc-img{width:100%;max-width:430px;border-radius:2rem;object-fit:cover;object-position:top;box-shadow:var(--shl)}
.cred-row{display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:.8rem;margin-bottom:1.1rem}
.cred-ic{width:38px;height:38px;background:rgba(42,138,138,.1);border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:var(--teal);flex-shrink:0;font-size:.95rem}
.cred-lbl{font-size:.76rem;color:var(--muted);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.07em}
.cred-val{font-weight:600;color:var(--navy);font-size:.9rem}

/* GALLERY */
.gal-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(260px,1fr));gap:1rem}
.gal-item{border-radius:var(--rs);overflow:hidden;position:relative;aspect-ratio:4/3;cursor:pointer}
.gal-item img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .4s}
.gal-item:hover img{transform:scale(1.06)}
.gal-overlay{position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(to top,rgba(26,39,68,.75) 0%,transparent 60%);opacity:0;transition:opacity var(--tr);display:flex;align-items:flex-end;padding:1rem}
.gal-item:hover .gal-overlay{opacity:1}
.gal-overlay span{color:#fff;font-size:.82rem;font-weight:500}

/* VIDEO */
.vid-thumb{position:relative;border-radius:var(--r);overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:16/9;cursor:pointer;box-shadow:var(--shm)}
.vid-thumb img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.vid-play{position:absolute;top:50%;left:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);width:64px;height:64px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.92);border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;transition:all var(--tr);box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.25)}
.vid-thumb:hover .vid-play{transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.1);background:#fff}
.vid-play i{color:var(--teal);font-size:1.7rem;margin-left:4px}

/* PAGE HERO */
.pg-hero{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy) 0%,#1e3a5f 100%);padding:5rem 0 3.8rem;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.pg-hero::before{content:'';position:absolute;top:-30%;right:-5%;width:480px;height:480px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(42,138,138,.14) 0%,transparent 70%);pointer-events:none}
.pg-title{font-size:clamp(2rem,5vw,3.6rem);font-weight:700;color:#fff;line-height:1.1}
.pg-title em{font-style:italic;color:var(--gold2)}
.pg-sub{color:rgba(255,255,255,.68);font-size:.96rem;line-height:1.72;max-width:580px}
.breadcrumb-item a{color:var(--gold2)}
.breadcrumb-item.active{color:rgba(255,255,255,.65)}
.breadcrumb-item+.breadcrumb-item::before{color:rgba(255,255,255,.38)}

/* FAQ */
.faq-box{border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);border-radius:var(--rs);margin-bottom:.7rem;overflow:hidden}
.faq-q{padding:1.15rem 1.4rem;background:#fff;cursor:pointer;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;font-weight:500;color:var(--navy);font-size:.91rem;transition:background var(--tr)}
.faq-q:hover,.faq-q.open{background:rgba(42,138,138,.05);color:var(--teal)}
.faq-q i{transition:transform var(--tr)}
.faq-q.open i{transform:rotate(45deg)}
.faq-a{padding:0 1.4rem;max-height:0;overflow:hidden;transition:max-height .4s ease,padding .3s;font-size:.86rem;color:var(--muted);line-height:1.75;background:#fff}
.faq-a.open{max-height:400px;padding:0 1.4rem 1.15rem}

/* INFO CARD */
.info-card{background:#fff;border-radius:var(--r);padding:1.6rem;box-shadow:var(--sh);border:1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.06)}
.ic-wrap{width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:1.1rem;margin-bottom:.9rem}

/* FORM */
.form-wrap{background:#fff;border-radius:var(--r);padding:2.4rem;box-shadow:var(--shm)}
.form-control,.form-select{border:1.5px solid rgba(0,0,0,.1);border-radius:var(--rs);padding:.72rem .95rem;font-size:.88rem;font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;transition:border-color var(--tr),box-shadow var(--tr)}
.form-control:focus,.form-select:focus{border-color:var(--teal);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(42,138,138,.11);outline:none}
.form-label{font-size:.8rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:.38rem}

/* FLOAT BUTTONS */
.fl-wa{position:fixed;bottom:5rem;right:1.4rem;z-index:999;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#25d366,#128c7e);color:#fff;border-radius:50px;padding:.7rem 1.1rem;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;font-size:.82rem;font-weight:600;box-shadow:0 6px 20px rgba(37,211,102,.45);transition:all var(--tr);text-decoration:none}
.fl-wa:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(37,211,102,.55);color:#fff}
.fl-appt{position:fixed;bottom:1.4rem;right:1.4rem;z-index:999;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--teal),var(--teal2));color:#fff;border-radius:50px;padding:.7rem 1.1rem;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;font-size:.82rem;font-weight:600;box-shadow:0 6px 20px rgba(42,138,138,.45);transition:all var(--tr);text-decoration:none;border:none;cursor:pointer}
.fl-appt:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(42,138,138,.55);color:#fff}

/* FOOTER */
.footer{background:var(--navy);padding:4rem 0 2rem}
.ft-logo{font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;font-size:1.45rem;font-weight:600;color:#fff;margin-bottom:.45rem}
.ft-links a{color:rgba(255,255,255,.58);font-size:.83rem;display:block;margin-bottom:.48rem;transition:color var(--tr)}
.ft-links a:hover{color:var(--gold2)}
.ft-head{color:rgba(255,255,255,.83);font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:1.1rem;font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;font-weight:600}
.ft-bot{border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);padding-top:1.4rem;margin-top:2.8rem;font-size:.78rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.4)}
.soc-ic{width:34px;height:34px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);border-radius:50%;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:rgba(255,255,255,.62);font-size:.9rem;transition:all var(--tr)}
.soc-ic:hover{background:var(--teal);color:#fff;transform:translateY(-2px)}

/* NEARBY BADGE */
.nb-badge{display:inline-block;background:rgba(42,138,138,.1);color:var(--teal);border:1px solid rgba(42,138,138,.2);padding:.22rem .7rem;border-radius:20px;font-size:.76rem;font-weight:500;margin:.22rem}

/* ANIMATIONS */
@keyframes fadeUp{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(28px)}to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}}
@keyframes fadeLeft{from{opacity:0;transform:translateX(-24px)}to{opacity:1;transform:translateX(0)}}
.fi{opacity:1;transform:none;transition:opacity .6s ease,transform .6s ease}
.fi.anim{opacity:0;transform:translateY(22px)}
.fi.anim.vis{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}
.fil{opacity:1;transform:none;transition:opacity .6s ease,transform .6s ease}
.fil.anim{opacity:0;transform:translateX(-22px)}
.fil.anim.vis{opacity:1;transform:translateX(0)}

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media(max-width:991.98px){
  .hero{min-height:500px}
  .hero-img{height:360px}
  .hero-stats{position:static;margin-top:1.4rem;justify-content:center}
  .hero-cert{display:none}
  section{padding:3.5rem 0}
}
@media(max-width:767.98px){
  .hero{min-height:500px;padding:3rem 0 5rem}
  .hero-img{height:280px}
  .fl-wa span,.fl-appt span{display:none!important}
  .fl-wa,.fl-appt{border-radius:50%;width:50px;height:50px;padding:0;justify-content:center}
  .gal-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
}
@media(max-width:479.98px){
  .hero{min-height:500px}
  .hero-title{font-size:2.2rem}
  .gal-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}

/* ===== LOGO IMAGE STYLES ===== */
/* Navbar Logo */
.nb-logo-img {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  border: 2px solid rgba(201,168,76,.45);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(42,138,138,.35);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.nb-brand:hover .nb-logo-img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(201,168,76,.5);
}

/* Footer Logo */
.ft-logo-img {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  border: 2px solid rgba(201,168,76,.35);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.3);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ft-logo-wrap {
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}

/* ===== LOGO COLOR THEME REFINEMENTS ===== */
/* The logo uses: deep navy/dark teal (#1a3a5c), bright teal-green (#2a8a8a / #3aada0),
   golden crescent (#c9a84c / #e8c860), floral pinks & blues as accents */

:root {
  /* Enhanced palette pulled from logo colours */
  --logo-teal: #2a8f8f;
  --logo-teal-light: #3fbfb5;
  --logo-navy: #1a2f5a;
  --logo-gold: #c9a030;
  --logo-gold-light: #e8cc6a;
  --logo-floral-pink: #e85d8a;
  --logo-floral-blue: #4a90c8;

  /* Override theme to better match logo */
  --teal: #2a8f8f;
  --teal2: #1e6e6e;
  --navy: #1a2f5a;
  --navy2: #22397a;
  --gold: #c9a030;
  --gold2: #e8cc6a;
  --soft: #c8e8e5;
}

/* Navbar gradient matches logo's dark blue circular border */
.navbar {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #1a2f5a 0%, #162548 100%) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,160,48,.2) !important;
}

/* Hero uses logo's deep navy-teal gradient */
.hero {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #1a2f5a 0%, #1a3f5a 40%, #1e5a5a 85%, #163a3a 100%);
}

/* Trust bar subtle teal tint */
.trust-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f0f8f8 0%, #f8f4ee 50%, #f0f8f8 100%);
}

/* Service cards — top border uses logo gradient */
.svc-card::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--logo-teal), var(--logo-gold), var(--logo-teal-light));
}

/* CTA banner gradient mirrors logo teal */
section[aria-label="Call to Action"] {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e6a6a 0%, #2a8f8f 60%, #1a5a5a 100%) !important;
}

/* Mobile responsive logo adjustments */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .nb-logo-img {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
  }
  .nb-name {
    font-size: 1rem !important;
  }
  .nb-sub {
    font-size: .55rem !important;
  }
  .ft-logo-img {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
  }
}

/* Ensure navbar brand is always horizontally aligned */
.nb-brand {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
}

/* ===== HERO BACKGROUND IMAGE SLIDER ===== */

/* Slider container sits behind all hero content */
.hero-slider {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Individual slides */
.hero-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center top;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(1.06);
  transition: opacity 1.4s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1), transform 7s ease;
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.hero-slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
}

/* Ken Burns effect on outgoing slide */
.hero-slide.exiting {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(1.08);
  transition: opacity 1.4s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1), transform 1.4s ease;
}

/* Dark gradient overlay — keeps text readable over any image */
.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(26, 47, 90, 0.82) 0%,
    rgba(26, 47, 90, 0.70) 40%,
    rgba(26, 90, 90, 0.60) 75%,
    rgba(22, 58, 58, 0.68) 100%
  );
}

/* Make sure hero content sits above slider + overlay */
.hero .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.hero::before,
.hero::after {
  z-index: 2;
}
.scroll-hint {
  z-index: 3;
}

/* ---- Dot Navigation ---- */
.slider-dots {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 4.5rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 4;
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  align-items: center;
}

.sdot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  background: transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  transition: all .35s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sdot.active {
  background: var(--gold2);
  border-color: var(--gold2);
  width: 28px;
  border-radius: 5px;
}

.sdot:hover:not(.active) {
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.9);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.3);
}

/* ---- Arrow Buttons ---- */
.slider-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 4;
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35);
  background: rgba(26,47,90,.45);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  transition: all .28s ease;
  padding: 0;
}

.slider-arrow:hover {
  background: rgba(42,143,143,.75);
  border-color: var(--teal);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
}

.slider-prev { left: 1.2rem; }
.slider-next { right: 1.2rem; }

/* ---- Progress bar ---- */
.hero::before {
  /* override the decorative radial gradient z-index */
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Slide progress indicator bar at very top */
.slider-progress {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal), var(--gold2));
  z-index: 5;
  width: 0%;
  transition: width linear;
}

/* ---- Mobile Responsive ---- */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .hero-slide {
    background-position: center center;
  }
  .slider-arrow {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    font-size: .95rem;
  }
  .slider-prev { left: .6rem; }
  .slider-next { right: .6rem; }
  .slider-dots { bottom: 3.5rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .hero-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(
      160deg,
      rgba(26,47,90,.88) 0%,
      rgba(26,47,90,.80) 50%,
      rgba(22,58,58,.75) 100%
    );
  }
  .slider-arrow {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    font-size: .85rem;
  }
  .slider-dots {
    bottom: 2.8rem;
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .sdot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
  }
  .sdot.active {
    width: 22px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 479.98px) {
  .slider-arrow {
    display: none; /* swipe-only on very small phones */
  }
}