/* Design Tokens derived from reference mockup & logo */
:root {
  --color-warm-bg: #FAF5EF;
  --color-card-bg: #FFF9F3;
  --color-white: #FFFFFF;
  --color-terracotta: #D87D56;
  --color-terracotta-hover: #C56A43;
  --color-terracotta-light: #F9EAE1;
  --color-sage: #8DA78B;
  --color-sage-light: #EBF2EA;
  --color-text-dark: #3E322D;
  --color-text-muted: #796E68;
  --color-border-subtle: #F0E3D7;
  
  --font-heading: 'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif;
  --font-body: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  
  --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(100, 60, 40, 0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(100, 60, 40, 0.07);
  --shadow-lg: 0 16px 36px rgba(100, 60, 40, 0.1);
  --radius-sm: 12px;
  --radius-md: 20px;
  --radius-lg: 32px;
  --radius-pill: 100px;
}

* {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

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

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background-color: var(--color-warm-bg);
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

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

a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Base Utility Classes */
.section-container {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.text-center { text-align: center; }
.mb-12 { margin-bottom: 3rem; }
.text-xs { font-size: 0.75rem; }

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--color-terracotta);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-terracotta-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(216, 125, 86, 0.35);
}

.shadow-btn {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(216, 125, 86, 0.25);
}

/* Navbar */
.navbar-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background-color: rgba(250, 245, 239, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  padding: 0.75rem 0;
}

.nav-container {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.brand-logo img {
  height: 52px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.nav-item {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.nav-item:hover {
  color: var(--color-terracotta);
}

.dropdown {
  position: relative;
}

.dropdown-content {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  background: var(--color-white);
  min-width: 200px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  z-index: 10;
}

.dropdown-content a {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.dropdown-content a:hover {
  background: var(--color-terracotta-light);
  color: var(--color-terracotta);
}

.dropdown:hover .dropdown-content {
  display: block;
}

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

/* HERO SECTION */
.hero-section {
  padding: 3rem 0 4rem;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, #FFF7EE 0%, var(--color-warm-bg) 70%);
}

.hero-container {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 4rem;
  line-height: 1.05;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.hero-subtext {
  font-size: 3.2rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hero-tagline {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-top: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-style: italic;
}

.hero-cards-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.hero-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.hero-card:hover {
  transform: translateX(6px);
  background: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.icon-circle {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-terracotta-light);
  color: var(--color-terracotta);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.card-text h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.card-text p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.hero-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.hero-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 520px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.hero-image-wrapper:hover .hero-img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.hero-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 24px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.badge-icon {
  color: #E6A15C;
}

.badge-text {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

/* WHY US SECTION */
.why-us-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background-color: var(--color-warm-bg);
}

.grid-2-col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.why-us-intro {
  position: relative;
}

.why-us-intro .section-description {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin: 1.5rem 0 2rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.why-us-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.feature-card {
  background: var(--color-card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(216, 125, 86, 0.3);
}

.feature-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--color-sage-light);
  color: var(--color-sage);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.feature-card h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.feature-card p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* PROGRAMS SECTION */
.programs-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: #FFFDF9;
}

.programs-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.program-card {
  background: var(--color-warm-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.program-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.program-img-wrapper {
  height: 240px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.program-img-wrapper img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.program-card:hover .program-img-wrapper img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.program-content {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  background: var(--color-card-bg);
}

.program-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.program-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-terracotta-light);
  color: var(--color-terracotta);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.program-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.program-header p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

.program-link {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.program-card:hover .program-link {
  background: var(--color-terracotta);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-color: var(--color-terracotta);
}

/* PROCESS TIMELINE */
.process-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background-color: var(--color-warm-bg);
}

.process-timeline {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

.process-timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 32px;
  left: 50px;
  right: 50px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-border-subtle);
  z-index: 1;
}

.process-step {
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.step-num-bubble {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-card-bg);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-terracotta-light);
  color: var(--color-terracotta);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.process-step:hover .step-num-bubble {
  background: var(--color-terracotta);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-color: var(--color-terracotta);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.step-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px;
  right: -4px;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-terracotta);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.process-step h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.process-step p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  padding: 0 0.2rem;
}

/* STATS BAR */
.stats-bar-section {
  padding: 2.5rem 0;
  background: var(--color-card-bg);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
}

.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.stat-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.stat-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-terracotta-light);
  color: var(--color-terracotta);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.stat-number {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  line-height: 1;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* TESTIMONIALS SECTION */
.testimonials-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: var(--color-warm-bg);
}

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

.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--color-card-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.quote-icon {
  color: var(--color-terracotta);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  opacity: 0.6;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.quote-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-style: italic;
}

.author-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.author-avatar {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-terracotta-light);
}

.author-name {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.author-role {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* CTA BANNER */
.cta-banner-section {
  padding: 4rem 0;
}

.cta-container {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-terracotta) 0%, #C46840 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 3.5rem 4rem;
  color: var(--color-white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.cta-content h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.cta-content p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
  max-width: 600px;
}

.cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.btn-cta-solid {
  background: var(--color-white);
  color: var(--color-terracotta);
}

.btn-cta-solid:hover {
  background: var(--color-warm-bg);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-cta-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-white);
}

.btn-cta-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* FOOTER */
.site-footer {
  background: #3B4B39; /* Deep Warm Sage/Forest from mock */
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding-top: 3.5rem;
}

.footer-top {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
}

.footer-logo {
  height: 58px;
  width: auto;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.footer-tagline {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  opacity: 0.8;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: #D87D56;
}

.divider {
  opacity: 0.4;
}

.footer-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-socials a {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-white);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-socials a:hover {
  background: var(--color-terracotta);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 1.25rem 0;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.footer-bottom-flex {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.legal-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.legal-links a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* RESPONSIVE DESIGN */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .grid-2-col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .process-timeline {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  .process-timeline::before {
    display: none;
  }
  .cta-container {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-links { display: none; }
  .mobile-toggle { display: block; }
  .programs-cards-grid, .testimonials-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .why-us-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
  }
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* INTENDED PARENTS PAGE STYLES                                               */
/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.sub-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--color-terracotta);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.ip-body-p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.align-center { align-items: center; }
.align-start { align-items: flex-start; }

.btn-outline-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-terracotta);
  color: var(--color-terracotta);
  background: transparent;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-outline-pill:hover {
  background: var(--color-terracotta);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

/* 1. HERO SECTION */
.ip-hero-section {
  padding: 4rem 0 5rem;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 85% 30%, #FFF5EB 0%, var(--color-warm-bg) 75%);
}

.ip-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.ip-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.ip-hero-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--color-terracotta);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.ip-hero-desc {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.ip-hero-img-wrapper {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.ip-hero-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 480px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* 2. PARTNER SECTION */
.ip-partner-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: var(--color-warm-bg);
}

.ip-partner-img-box {
  position: relative;
}

.ip-rounded-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 420px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.quote-overlay-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20px;
  left: -20px;
  background: var(--color-white);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  max-width: 260px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
}

.quote-mark {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--color-terracotta);
  line-height: 0.8;
}

.quote-overlay-badge p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

/* 3. PATH SECTION (CIRCLE PHOTO) */
.ip-path-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: #FFFDF9;
}

.ip-path-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.ip-circle-img-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.circle-photo {
  width: 380px;
  height: 380px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 8px solid var(--color-white);
}

.text-right { justify-content: flex-end; }

/* 4. WHO WE SUPPORT GRID */
.ip-support-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: var(--color-warm-bg);
}

.ip-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.ip-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.ip-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(216, 125, 86, 0.3);
}

.ip-card-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-terracotta-light);
  color: var(--color-terracotta);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
}

.ip-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

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

/* 5. MATCHING PROCESS */
.ip-matching-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: #FFFDF9;
}

.ip-steps-3-col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  position: relative;
}

.ip-match-card {
  background: var(--color-warm-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  position: relative;
}

.ip-match-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-terracotta-light);
  color: var(--color-terracotta);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin: 0 auto 1rem;
}

.ip-match-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

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

.match-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  right: -24px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--color-terracotta);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* 6. LEGAL & IVF SECTIONS */
.ip-legal-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: var(--color-warm-bg);
}

.ip-ivf-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: #FFFDF9;
}

/* 7. BANNER SECTION */
.ip-banner-section {
  padding: 4rem 0;
  background: var(--color-warm-bg);
}

.ip-story-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(rgba(0,0,0,0.45), rgba(0,0,0,0.45)), url('hero.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 5rem 4rem;
  color: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.ip-banner-content {
  max-width: 580px;
}

.ip-banner-content h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 3.2rem;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.ip-banner-content p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.btn-banner-light {
  background: var(--color-white);
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  padding: 0.85rem 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.btn-banner-light:hover {
  background: var(--color-terracotta);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

/* 8. FAQ ACCORDION */
.ip-faq-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: #FFFDF9;
}

.ip-faq-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.faq-item {
  background: var(--color-warm-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
}

.faq-icon {
  color: var(--color-terracotta);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.3s ease, padding 0.3s ease;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
  max-height: 300px;
  padding: 0 1.5rem 1.25rem 1.5rem;
}

/* RESPONSIVE DESIGN FOR INTENDED PARENTS */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .ip-hero-grid, .ip-path-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .ip-cards-grid, .ip-steps-3-col {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .match-arrow { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ip-cards-grid, .ip-steps-3-col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .circle-photo {
    width: 280px;
    height: 280px;
  }
  .ip-hero-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* SURROGACY PROCESS PAGE STYLES                                              */
/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* 1. HERO SECTION */
.sp-hero-section {
  padding: 4.5rem 0 5rem;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 85% 30%, #FFF4E9 0%, var(--color-warm-bg) 75%);
}

.sp-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.sp-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 3.8rem;
  line-height: 1.08;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.sp-hero-desc {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.sp-hero-img-wrapper {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.sp-hero-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 460px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* 2. INTRO SECTION */
.sp-intro-section {
  padding: 4.5rem 0 3rem;
  background: var(--color-warm-bg);
}

.sp-intro-badge {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-terracotta-light);
  color: var(--color-terracotta);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin: 0 auto 1rem;
}

.sp-intro-desc {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0.75rem auto 0;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.mt-6 { margin-top: 1.5rem; }

/* 3. STEP BY STEP PROCESS LIST */
.sp-process-section {
  padding: 3rem 0 6rem;
  background: var(--color-warm-bg);
}

.sp-process-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

.sp-step-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.85fr auto 1.15fr;
  align-items: center;
  background: #FFFDF9;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.sp-step-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.sp-step-card.reverse {
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr auto 0.85fr;
}

.sp-step-card.reverse .sp-step-img-box {
  order: 3;
}

.sp-step-card.reverse .sp-step-icon-badge {
  order: 2;
}

.sp-step-card.reverse .sp-step-content {
  order: 1;
}

.sp-step-img-box {
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 320px;
}

.sp-step-img-box img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.sp-step-icon-badge {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-terracotta-light);
  color: var(--color-terracotta);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin: 0 -27px;
  z-index: 5;
  border: 4px solid #FFFDF9;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.sp-step-content {
  padding: 3rem 3.5rem;
}

.sp-step-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.sp-step-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-terracotta);
}

.sp-step-header h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.sp-step-desc {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.sp-step-bullets {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.sp-step-bullets li {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.sp-step-bullets li i {
  font-size: 0.35rem;
  color: var(--color-terracotta);
}

/* 4. FOOTER CTA BANNER CARD */
.sp-cta-section {
  padding: 0 0 5rem;
  background: var(--color-warm-bg);
}

.sp-cta-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D87D56 0%, #C46840 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 4rem 4.5rem;
  color: var(--color-white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 3rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.sp-cta-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.sp-cta-icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--color-white);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sp-cta-left h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.sp-cta-right p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  opacity: 0.92;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.btn-cta-solid-white {
  background: var(--color-white);
  color: var(--color-terracotta);
  padding: 0.85rem 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-cta-solid-white:hover {
  background: var(--color-warm-bg);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

/* RESPONSIVE DESIGN FOR SURROGACY PROCESS */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .sp-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .sp-step-card, .sp-step-card.reverse {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .sp-step-img-box {
    order: 1 !important;
    height: 260px;
  }
  .sp-step-icon-badge {
    order: 2 !important;
    margin: -27px auto 0;
  }
  .sp-step-content {
    order: 3 !important;
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  }
  .sp-cta-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 3rem 2rem;
  }
  .sp-cta-left {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .sp-hero-title {
    font-size: 2.6rem;
  }
  .sp-step-num {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }
  .sp-step-header h2 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* EGG & SPERM DONORS PAGE STYLES                                             */
/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* 1. HERO SECTION */
.ed-hero-section {
  padding: 4.5rem 0 5rem;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 85% 30%, #FFF5EB 0%, var(--color-warm-bg) 75%);
}

.ed-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.ed-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 3.6rem;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.ed-hero-desc {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.ed-hero-img-wrapper {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.ed-hero-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 480px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* 2. BENEFITS & DONATION TYPES */
.ed-benefits-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: var(--color-warm-bg);
}

.max-w-700 { max-width: 700px; margin: 0.5rem auto 0; }
.mt-12 { margin-top: 3rem; }

.ed-features-4-col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.ed-feature-card {
  background: #FFFDF9;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.25rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.ed-feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.ed-feature-icon {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-terracotta-light);
  color: var(--color-terracotta);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
}

.ed-feature-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

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

/* DONATION TYPES CARDS */
.ed-donation-types-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.ed-type-card {
  background: #FFFDF9;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 0.85fr;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.ed-type-content {
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
}

.ed-type-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.ed-type-badge-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-terracotta-light);
  color: var(--color-terracotta);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sage-icon {
  background: var(--color-sage-light);
  color: var(--color-sage);
}

.ed-type-header h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.ed-type-sub {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.ed-type-checklist {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.ed-type-checklist li {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.ed-type-checklist li i {
  color: var(--color-terracotta);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.ed-type-img-box {
  height: 100%;
}

.ed-type-img-box img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* 3. DONOR JOURNEY STEPS */
.ed-process-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: #FFFDF9;
}

.ed-steps-6-col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.ed-step-item {
  background: var(--color-warm-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2rem 1.25rem;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.ed-step-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.ed-step-bubble {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-sage);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.ed-step-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-terracotta-light);
  color: var(--color-terracotta);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin: 0.5rem auto 1rem;
}

.ed-step-item h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.ed-step-item p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* 4. BANNER SECTION */
.ed-banner-section {
  padding: 4rem 0;
  background: var(--color-warm-bg);
}

.ed-cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D87D56 0%, #C56A43 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 4rem 4.5rem;
  color: var(--color-white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 3rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.ed-banner-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.ed-banner-flower-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.ed-banner-left h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.ed-banner-right p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  opacity: 0.92;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 450px;
}

.btn-banner-white {
  background: var(--color-white);
  color: var(--color-terracotta);
  padding: 0.85rem 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

/* 5. QUESTIONS HELP CARD */
.ed-help-section {
  padding: 4rem 0 6rem;
  background: #FFFDF9;
}

.ed-help-card {
  background: var(--color-warm-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 3rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.75fr 1fr auto;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ed-help-img-wrapper {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 220px;
}

.ed-help-img-wrapper img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.ed-help-text h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.ed-help-text p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.ed-help-graphic-icon {
  font-size: 4rem;
  color: var(--color-terracotta);
  opacity: 0.3;
}

/* RESPONSIVE DESIGN FOR EGG & SPERM DONORS */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .ed-hero-grid, .ed-donation-types-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .ed-features-4-col {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .ed-steps-6-col {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  .ed-cta-banner {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .ed-banner-left {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .ed-help-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ed-features-4-col, .ed-steps-6-col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .ed-type-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .ed-hero-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* ABOUT US PAGE STYLES                                                       */
/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* 1. HERO SECTION */
.au-hero-section {
  padding: 4.5rem 0 5rem;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 85% 30%, #FFF5EB 0%, var(--color-warm-bg) 75%);
}

.au-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.au-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 3.6rem;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.au-hero-desc {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.au-hero-img-wrapper {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.au-hero-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 480px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* 2. VALUES SECTION (5 COLUMNS) */
.au-values-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: var(--color-warm-bg);
}

.au-values-5-col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.au-value-card {
  background: #FFFDF9;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2rem 1.25rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.au-value-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.au-value-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-terracotta-light);
  color: var(--color-terracotta);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin: 0 auto 1rem;
}

.au-value-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.au-value-card p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* 3. IMPACT STATS CARD */
.au-impact-section {
  padding: 3rem 0;
  background: var(--color-warm-bg);
}

.au-impact-card {
  background: #F5EBE1;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 3.5rem 4rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.8fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
}

.au-impact-title-box h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.au-impact-title-box p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.au-impact-stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.au-stat-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
}

.au-stat-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-white);
  color: var(--color-sage);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.au-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  line-height: 1;
}

.au-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

/* 4. STORY SECTION */
.au-story-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: #FFFDF9;
}

.au-story-img-box {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.au-rounded-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 420px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.au-body-p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* 5. WHY FAMILIES CHOOSE US (4 CARDS) */
.au-why-choose-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: var(--color-warm-bg);
}

.au-partner-4-col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.au-partner-card {
  background: #FFFDF9;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.25rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.au-partner-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.au-partner-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-sage-light);
  color: var(--color-sage);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
}

.au-partner-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

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

/* 6. BANNER SECTION */
.au-banner-section {
  padding: 4rem 0 6rem;
  background: var(--color-warm-bg);
}

.au-cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D87D56 0%, #C56A43 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 4rem 4.5rem;
  color: var(--color-white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 3rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.au-banner-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.au-banner-flower-icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--color-white);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.au-banner-left h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.au-banner-left p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  opacity: 0.92;
}

/* RESPONSIVE DESIGN FOR ABOUT US */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .au-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .au-values-5-col {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  .au-impact-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .au-impact-stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .au-partner-4-col {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .au-cta-banner {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .au-banner-left {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .au-values-5-col, .au-partner-4-col, .au-impact-stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .au-hero-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* FAQ PAGE STYLES                                                            */
/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* 1. HERO SECTION */
.faq-hero-section {
  padding: 4.5rem 0 5rem;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 85% 30%, #FFF5EB 0%, var(--color-warm-bg) 75%);
}

.faq-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.faq-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 3.8rem;
  line-height: 1.08;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.faq-hero-desc {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.faq-hero-img-wrapper {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.faq-hero-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 460px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* 2. BROWSE BY TOPIC (6 COLUMNS) */
.faq-topics-section {
  padding: 5rem 0 3rem;
  background: var(--color-warm-bg);
}

.faq-topics-6-col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.faq-topic-card {
  background: #FFFDF9;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2rem 1.25rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-topic-card:hover, .faq-topic-card.active {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--color-terracotta);
  background: #FFF5EE;
}

.faq-topic-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-terracotta-light);
  color: var(--color-terracotta);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin: 0 auto 1rem;
}

.faq-topic-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.faq-topic-card p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* 3. ACCORDION SECTION */
.faq-accordion-section {
  padding: 3rem 0 6rem;
  background: var(--color-warm-bg);
}

.faq-container-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.75fr 1.25fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.faq-sidebar-box {
  background: #FFF9F3;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 3.5rem 2.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
}

.faq-sidebar-icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-terracotta-light);
  color: var(--color-terracotta);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
}

.faq-sidebar-box h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.faq-divider-dash {
  display: block;
  width: 40px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-terracotta);
  margin: 0 auto 1rem;
}

.faq-sidebar-box p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* ACCORDION ITEMS */
.faq-accordion-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.faq-accordion-item {
  background: #FFFDF9;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-accordion-item.active {
  border-color: var(--color-terracotta);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.faq-acc-question {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.4rem 1.75rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
}

.faq-acc-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-terracotta);
  color: var(--color-terracotta);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-accordion-item.active .faq-acc-icon {
  background: var(--color-terracotta);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.faq-acc-question h3 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.faq-acc-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.35s ease, padding 0.35s ease;
  padding: 0 1.75rem 0 4.25rem;
}

.faq-accordion-item.active .faq-acc-answer {
  max-height: 400px;
  padding: 0 1.75rem 1.4rem 4.25rem;
}

.faq-acc-answer p {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* 4. BANNER SECTION */
.faq-banner-section {
  padding: 4rem 0 6rem;
  background: var(--color-warm-bg);
}

.faq-cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D87D56 0%, #C56A43 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 4rem 4.5rem;
  color: var(--color-white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 3rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.faq-banner-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.faq-banner-heart-icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--color-white);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faq-banner-left h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.faq-banner-right p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  opacity: 0.92;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

/* RESPONSIVE DESIGN FOR FAQ PAGE */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .faq-hero-grid, .faq-container-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .faq-topics-6-col {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  .faq-sidebar-box {
    position: static;
  }
  .faq-cta-banner {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .faq-banner-left {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .faq-topics-6-col {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .faq-hero-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }
  .faq-acc-answer {
    padding-left: 1.75rem;
  }
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* CONTACT US PAGE STYLES                                                     */
/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* 1. HERO SECTION */
.cu-hero-section {
  padding: 4.5rem 0 5rem;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 85% 30%, #FFF5EB 0%, var(--color-warm-bg) 75%);
}

.cu-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.cu-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 3.8rem;
  line-height: 1.08;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.cu-hero-desc {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.cu-hero-img-wrapper {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.cu-hero-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 460px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* 2. FORM & INFO DIRECTORY */
.cu-main-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: var(--color-warm-bg);
}

.cu-main-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 0.75fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

/* FORM CARD */
.cu-form-card {
  background: #FFFDF9;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 3.5rem 3rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.cu-form-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.cu-form-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-terracotta-light);
  color: var(--color-terracotta);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cu-form-header h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.cu-form-header p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.cu-form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
}

.cu-field {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.cu-field.full-width {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

.cu-field label {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.cu-field input,
.cu-field select,
.cu-field textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  background: var(--color-warm-bg);
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.cu-field input:focus,
.cu-field select:focus,
.cu-field textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-terracotta);
  background: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(216, 125, 86, 0.15);
}

.cu-consent-checkbox {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.cu-consent-checkbox a {
  color: var(--color-terracotta);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* INFO CARD */
.cu-info-card {
  background: #FFF9F3;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 3.5rem 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.cu-info-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.cu-info-dash {
  display: block;
  width: 36px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-terracotta);
  margin: 0.5rem 0 2rem;
}

.cu-info-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.cu-info-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.cu-info-icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-terracotta-light);
  color: var(--color-terracotta);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cu-info-item h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.cu-info-main {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
}

.cu-info-sub {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.cu-link-action {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-terracotta);
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.cu-link-action:hover {
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

/* 3. MORE WAYS TO CONNECT (4 CARDS) */
.cu-more-connect-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: #FFFDF9;
}

.cu-connect-4-col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.cu-connect-card {
  background: var(--color-warm-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.25rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.cu-connect-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.cu-connect-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-terracotta-light);
  color: var(--color-terracotta);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
}

.cu-connect-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.cu-connect-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.cu-card-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-terracotta);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.cu-card-link:hover {
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

/* 4. BANNER SECTION */
.cu-banner-section {
  padding: 4rem 0 6rem;
  background: var(--color-warm-bg);
}

.cu-cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D87D56 0%, #C56A43 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 4rem 4.5rem;
  color: var(--color-white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 3rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.cu-banner-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.cu-banner-flower-icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--color-white);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cu-banner-left h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.cu-banner-right p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  opacity: 0.92;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

/* RESPONSIVE DESIGN FOR CONTACT US */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .cu-hero-grid, .cu-main-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .cu-connect-4-col {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .cu-cta-banner {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .cu-banner-left {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .cu-form-grid, .cu-connect-4-col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .cu-form-card {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  }
  .cu-hero-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* GLOBAL MODAL POPUP STYLES                                                  */
/* -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.modal-overlay {
  display: none !important;
  position: fixed !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  width: 100vw !important;
  height: 100vh !important;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
  z-index: 99999 !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
}

.modal-overlay.active {
  display: flex !important;
}

.modal-card {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md) !important;
  max-width: 520px !important;
  width: 90% !important;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  position: relative !important;
  margin: auto !important;
  transform: translateY(0);
  animation: modalPopIn 0.3s ease-out forwards;
}

.modal-icon {
  font-size: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.modal-card h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  color: var(--color-text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.modal-card p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

@keyframes modalPopIn {
  0% { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.9) translateY(10px); }
  100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1) translateY(0); }
}