:root{
    --ink:#0F1E2E;
    --ink-2:#16283b;
    --paper:#F6F1E4;
    --paper-2:#EFE7D3;
    --brass:#B8933F;
    --brass-light:#D6B565;
    --stamp:#A63D2F;
    --teal:#1F4645;
    --ink-text:#1B2A3A;
    --wa:#25D366;
    --line: rgba(184,147,63,0.35);
    --shadow: 0 30px 60px -20px rgba(15,30,46,0.45);
  }
  *{box-sizing:border-box; margin:0; padding:0;}
  html{scroll-behavior:smooth; scroll-padding-top:90px; overflow-x:hidden; max-width:100%;}
  body{
    background:var(--paper);
    color:var(--ink-text);
    font-family:'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
    overflow-x:hidden;
  }
  h1,h2,h3,h4{
    font-family:'Fraunces', serif;
    font-weight:600;
    letter-spacing:-0.01em;
    color:var(--ink);
  }
  .mono{ font-family:'IBM Plex Mono', monospace; letter-spacing:0.06em; }
  a{color:inherit; text-decoration:none;}
  img{max-width:100%; display:block;}
  .eyebrow{
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono', monospace;
    font-size:0.72rem;
    letter-spacing:0.22em;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--brass);
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:10px;
  }
  .eyebrow::before{ content:""; width:26px; height:1px; background:var(--brass); flex-shrink:0;}
  @media (max-width:560px){ .eyebrow{ font-size:0.66rem; letter-spacing:0.16em; } }
  .container{ max-width:1240px; margin:0 auto; padding:0 40px; }
  @media (max-width:720px){ .container{padding:0 22px;} }

  /* ============ NAV ============ */
  header{
    position:fixed; top:0; left:0; right:0; z-index:100;
    padding:16px 0;
    transition:background .4s ease, padding .4s ease, box-shadow .4s ease;
  }
  header.scrolled{
    background:rgba(15,30,46,0.94);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    padding:10px 0;
    box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
  }
  nav{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:20px;}
  .logo{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; color:var(--paper); }
  .logo-img{
    width:52px; height:52px; border-radius:50%;
    object-fit:cover;
    background:#fff;
    border:1.5px solid var(--brass);
    padding:2px;
    flex-shrink:0;
    transition:width .3s ease, height .3s ease;
  }
  header.scrolled .logo-img{ width:44px; height:44px; }
  .logo-text{ line-height:1.15; }
  .logo-text .big{ font-family:'Fraunces', serif; font-size:1rem; letter-spacing:0.02em; }
  .logo-text .small{
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono', monospace; font-size:0.62rem;
    letter-spacing:0.14em; color:var(--brass-light); text-transform:uppercase;
  }
  .nav-links{ display:flex; gap:28px; align-items:center; font-size:0.86rem; }
  .nav-links a{ color:var(--paper); opacity:0.82; position:relative; padding:4px 0; }
  .nav-links a:hover{opacity:1;}
  .nav-cta{
    border:1px solid var(--brass);
    color:var(--brass-light) !important;
    padding:9px 18px;
    border-radius:2px;
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono', monospace;
    font-size:0.7rem;
    letter-spacing:0.1em;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    opacity:1 !important;
    white-space:nowrap;
  }
  .nav-cta:hover{ background:var(--brass); color:var(--ink) !important; }
  .nav-toggle{
    display:none; color:var(--paper); font-size:1.5rem;
    background:none; border:none; cursor:pointer; line-height:1;
  }
  @media (max-width:1040px){
    .nav-links{
      position:fixed; top:0; right:0; bottom:0;
      width:min(300px, 80vw);
      background:var(--ink);
      flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start;
      gap:6px; padding:96px 28px 28px;
      transform:translateX(100%);
      visibility:hidden;
      transition:transform .35s ease, visibility .35s ease;
      box-shadow:-20px 0 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
      overflow-y:auto;
    }
    .nav-links.open{ transform:translateX(0); visibility:visible; }
    .nav-links a{ width:100%; padding:13px 0; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(246,241,228,0.1); font-size:0.95rem;}
    .nav-cta{ margin-top:16px; text-align:center; border-bottom:none !important;}
    .nav-toggle{display:block; z-index:110; position:relative;}
    .logo-text .big{font-size:0.92rem;}
  }
  @media (max-width:420px){ .logo-text{display:none;} }

  /* ============ HERO ============ */
  .hero{
    background:
      radial-gradient(ellipse at 15% 0%, rgba(184,147,63,0.16), transparent 55%),
      linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ink) 0%, var(--ink-2) 100%);
    color:var(--paper);
    padding:170px 0 100px;
    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;
  }
  .hero::before{
    content:"";
    position:absolute; inset:0;
    background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(246,241,228,0.035) 0 1px, transparent 1px 120px);
    pointer-events:none;
  }
  .hero-grid{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.05fr 0.95fr;
    gap:60px; align-items:center; position:relative; z-index:2;
  }
  @media (max-width:960px){ .hero-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:70px;} }
  @media (max-width:720px){ .hero{ padding:128px 0 76px; } }
  .hero-copy h1{
    font-size:clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.65rem);
    line-height:1.05; color:var(--paper); margin:22px 0 26px;
  }
  .hero-copy h1 em{ font-style:italic; color:var(--brass-light); }
  .hero-copy p{
    font-size:1.06rem; line-height:1.65;
    color:rgba(246,241,228,0.72); max-width:480px; margin-bottom:32px;
  }
  .btn-row{display:flex; gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:center;}
  .btn{
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:9px;
    padding:14px 26px;
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono', monospace;
    font-size:0.73rem;
    letter-spacing:0.09em;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    border-radius:2px;
    border:none; cursor:pointer;
    transition:transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, background .25s ease, color .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
  }
  .btn-primary{ background:var(--brass); color:var(--ink); }
  .btn-primary:hover{ transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 14px 28px -8px rgba(184,147,63,0.55); }
  .btn-ghost{ border:1px solid rgba(246,241,228,0.35); color:var(--paper); background:transparent;}
  .btn-ghost:hover{ border-color:var(--brass-light); color:var(--brass-light); }
  .btn-wa{ background:var(--wa); color:#04331a; }
  .btn-wa:hover{ transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 14px 28px -8px rgba(37,211,102,0.5); }
  .btn-sm{ padding:10px 16px; font-size:0.66rem; letter-spacing:0.08em; }
  .ico-svg{width:15px; height:15px; flex-shrink:0;}
  .btn-sm .ico-svg{width:13px; height:13px;}

  /* ---- 3D boarding pass stack ---- */
  .stage{ perspective:1400px; height:420px; position:relative; }
  .stack{ position:absolute; inset:0; transform-style:preserve-3d; transition:transform .15s ease-out; }
  .pass{
    position:absolute; width:340px; max-width:88%;
    left:50%; top:50%;
    background:var(--paper); border-radius:10px;
    padding:22px 22px 20px; box-shadow:var(--shadow);
    transform-style:preserve-3d; color:var(--ink-text);
  }
  .pass::after{
    content:""; position:absolute; right:-9px; top:50%;
    width:18px; height:18px; background:var(--ink);
    border-radius:50%; transform:translateY(-50%);
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(184,147,63,0.25);
  }
  .pass::before{
    content:""; position:absolute; left:-9px; top:50%;
    width:18px; height:18px; background:var(--ink);
    border-radius:50%; transform:translateY(-50%);
  }
  .pass-top{
    display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:flex-start;
    border-bottom:1px dashed rgba(27,42,58,0.25);
    padding-bottom:14px; margin-bottom:14px;
  }
  .pass-route{ font-family:'Fraunces', serif; font-weight:600; font-size:1.5rem; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; }
  .pass-route .arrow{color:var(--brass); font-size:1.1rem;}
  .pass-sub{ font-size:0.68rem; color:var(--ink-text); opacity:0.55; margin-top:4px; }
  .pass-tag{
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono', monospace; font-size:0.62rem;
    background:var(--teal); color:var(--paper);
    padding:4px 9px; border-radius:20px; letter-spacing:0.08em;
  }
  .pass-mid{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; margin-bottom:16px;}
  .pass-field{ font-family:'IBM Plex Mono', monospace; }
  .pass-field .lbl{ font-size:0.58rem; opacity:0.5; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.12em; display:block; margin-bottom:3px;}
  .pass-field .val{ font-size:0.86rem; font-weight:500;}
  .barcode{
    height:26px;
    background:repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ink) 0 2px, transparent 2px 5px, var(--ink) 5px 6px, transparent 6px 10px);
    opacity:0.85;
  }
  #pass1{ transform:translate(-70%,-56%) rotateY(-8deg) rotateZ(-6deg) translateZ(40px); z-index:4;}
  #pass2{ transform:translate(-42%,-46%) rotateY(-3deg) rotateZ(3deg) translateZ(20px); z-index:3;}
  #pass3{ transform:translate(-15%,-58%) rotateY(4deg) rotateZ(-2deg) translateZ(0px); z-index:2;}
  #pass4{ transform:translate(4%,-44%) rotateY(9deg) rotateZ(7deg) translateZ(-20px); z-index:1;}
  @media (max-width:520px){ .stage{height:340px;} }

  /* ============ TICKER ============ */
  .ticker-wrap{
    background:var(--brass); color:var(--ink);
    overflow:hidden; white-space:nowrap;
    border-top:1px solid rgba(15,30,46,0.15);
    border-bottom:1px solid rgba(15,30,46,0.15);
  }
  .ticker{
    display:inline-flex; animation:scroll 32s linear infinite;
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono', monospace; font-size:0.78rem;
    letter-spacing:0.08em; padding:13px 0;
  }
  .ticker span{ padding:0 34px; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; text-transform:uppercase; }
  .ticker span::after{ content:"•"; margin-left:34px; opacity:0.5;}
  @keyframes scroll{ 0%{transform:translateX(0);} 100%{transform:translateX(-50%);} }

  /* ============ SECTION SHARED ============ */
  section{ padding:110px 0; }
  @media (max-width:720px){ section{padding:72px 0;} }
  .section-head{ max-width:640px; margin-bottom:52px; }
  .section-head h2{ font-size:clamp(1.8rem, 3.4vw, 2.7rem); margin-top:16px; line-height:1.12;}
  .section-head p{ margin-top:16px; color:rgba(27,42,58,0.65); line-height:1.6; font-size:1.02rem;}

  /* ============ ABOUT ============ */
  .about{ background:var(--paper); }
  .about-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:0.9fr 1.1fr; gap:70px; align-items:center; }
  @media (max-width:900px){ .about-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:44px;} }
  .about-visual{
    position:relative; aspect-ratio:4/5; border-radius:6px;
    background:linear-gradient(155deg, var(--teal), var(--ink) 70%);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; overflow:hidden;
  }
  .about-visual .compass{ width:64%; height:auto; opacity:0.92; }
  .about-visual::before{
    content:"EST. PAHARGANJ";
    position:absolute; bottom:26px; left:26px;
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono', monospace;
    font-size:0.68rem; letter-spacing:0.16em;
    color:rgba(246,241,228,0.55);
  }
  .about-copy p{ color:rgba(27,42,58,0.72); line-height:1.75; font-size:1.02rem; margin-bottom:18px;}
  .stat-row{ display:flex; gap:44px; margin-top:34px; flex-wrap:wrap;}
  .stat b{ font-family:'Fraunces', serif; font-size:2rem; color:var(--brass); display:block;}
  .stat span{ font-family:'IBM Plex Mono', monospace; font-size:0.66rem; letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:rgba(27,42,58,0.55);}

  /* ============ WHY ============ */
  .why{ background:var(--ink); color:var(--paper); }
  .why .section-head h2{ color:var(--paper); }
  .why .section-head p{ color:rgba(246,241,228,0.6); }
  .tag-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr); gap:18px; }
  @media (max-width:960px){ .tag-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);} }
  @media (max-width:520px){ .tag-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }
  .tag-card{
    background:var(--ink-2);
    border:1px solid rgba(184,147,63,0.25);
    border-radius:8px; padding:26px 20px 22px;
    position:relative; transition:transform .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
  }
  .tag-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-6px); border-color:var(--brass);}
  .tag-card::before{
    content:""; position:absolute; top:14px; right:14px;
    width:8px; height:8px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--brass);
  }
  .tag-card .num{ font-family:'IBM Plex Mono', monospace; font-size:0.68rem; color:var(--brass-light); letter-spacing:0.1em;}
  .tag-card h3{ color:var(--paper); font-size:1.05rem; margin:14px 0 8px;}
  .tag-card p{ font-size:0.86rem; color:rgba(246,241,228,0.6); line-height:1.55;}

  /* ============ SERVICES ============ */
  .services{ background:var(--paper-2); }
  .service-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:24px; }
  @media (max-width:900px){ .service-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);} }
  @media (max-width:600px){ .service-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }
  .service-card{
    background:var(--paper);
    border:1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius:8px;
    padding:30px 26px 26px;
    display:flex; flex-direction:column;
    transition:transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
  }
  .service-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-5px); border-color:var(--brass); box-shadow:0 18px 40px -22px rgba(15,30,46,0.4);}
  .service-icon{
    width:46px; height:46px; border-radius:50%;
    border:1px solid var(--brass);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    font-family:'Fraunces', serif; font-size:1.2rem; color:var(--brass);
    margin-bottom:18px;
  }
  .service-card h3{ font-size:1.15rem; margin-bottom:10px;}
  .service-card p{ font-size:0.9rem; color:rgba(27,42,58,0.65); line-height:1.6; margin-bottom:20px; flex-grow:1;}
  .card-actions{ display:flex; gap:9px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
  .card-actions .btn{ flex:1 1 auto; }
  .btn-outline{ border:1px solid var(--brass); color:var(--brass); background:transparent; }
  .btn-outline:hover{ background:var(--brass); color:var(--ink); }
  .btn-outline-light{ border:1px solid rgba(246,241,228,0.4); color:var(--paper); background:transparent; }
  .btn-outline-light:hover{ background:var(--paper); color:var(--ink); }

  /* ============ VISA ============ */
  .visa{ background:var(--ink); color:var(--paper); position:relative; overflow:hidden;}
  .visa::before{
    content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
    background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(246,241,228,0.03) 0 1px, transparent 1px 90px);
    pointer-events:none;
  }
  .visa .section-head h2{ color:var(--paper); }
  .visa .section-head p{ color:rgba(246,241,228,0.6); }
  .visa-grid{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:1px;
    background:rgba(184,147,63,0.3);
    border:1px solid rgba(184,147,63,0.3);
    border-radius:8px; overflow:hidden;
    position:relative; z-index:2;
  }
  @media (max-width:900px){ .visa-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);} }
  @media (max-width:520px){ .visa-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }
  .visa-window{ background:var(--ink-2); padding:28px 22px; position:relative; display:flex; flex-direction:column;}
  .visa-window .win-no{
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono', monospace;
    font-size:0.62rem; letter-spacing:0.14em;
    color:var(--brass-light); text-transform:uppercase;
    display:block; margin-bottom:14px;
  }
  .visa-window h3{ color:var(--paper); font-size:1.05rem; margin-bottom:10px;}
  .visa-window p{ font-size:0.86rem; color:rgba(246,241,228,0.58); line-height:1.55; margin-bottom:16px; flex-grow:1;}
  .visa-window .eta{
    display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center;
    border-top:1px dashed rgba(246,241,228,0.2);
    padding-top:13px; margin-bottom:16px;
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono', monospace; font-size:0.68rem;
  }
  .visa-window .eta .lbl{ color:rgba(246,241,228,0.45); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.08em;}
  .visa-window .eta .val{ color:var(--brass-light); }
  .visa-actions{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px; }
  .visa-actions .btn{ width:100%; }
  .visa-note{
    margin-top:24px; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px;
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono', monospace; font-size:0.76rem;
    color:rgba(246,241,228,0.6);
    position:relative; z-index:2; flex-wrap:wrap;
  }
  .visa-note .dot{ width:7px; height:7px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--brass); flex-shrink:0;}
  .visa-cta-bar{
    margin-top:34px; position:relative; z-index:2;
    display:flex; gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:center;
    border:1px dashed rgba(184,147,63,0.4);
    border-radius:8px; padding:22px 26px;
  }
  .visa-cta-bar .txt{ flex:1 1 260px; }
  .visa-cta-bar .txt strong{ font-family:'Fraunces', serif; font-size:1.15rem; color:var(--paper); display:block; margin-bottom:4px;}
  .visa-cta-bar .txt span{ font-size:0.88rem; color:rgba(246,241,228,0.6); }

  /* ============ STAY & DRIVE (hotels / cars) ============ */
  .stay{ background:var(--paper); }
  .drive{ background:var(--paper-2); }
  .split{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:0.85fr 1.15fr; gap:60px; align-items:center; }
  .split.reverse{ grid-template-columns:1.15fr 0.85fr; }
  @media (max-width:900px){ .split, .split.reverse{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:40px;} .split.reverse .split-visual{order:-1;} }
  .split-visual{
    border-radius:10px; overflow:hidden; position:relative;
    aspect-ratio:4/3; background-size:cover; background-position:center;
    box-shadow:0 24px 50px -26px rgba(15,30,46,0.5);
  }
  .split-visual::after{
    content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
    background:linear-gradient(200deg, transparent 40%, rgba(15,30,46,0.6));
  }
  .split-visual .badge{
    position:absolute; left:20px; bottom:18px; z-index:2;
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono', monospace; font-size:0.68rem;
    letter-spacing:0.12em; text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--paper); border:1px solid rgba(246,241,228,0.5);
    padding:5px 12px; border-radius:20px;
  }
  .feature-list{ list-style:none; margin:26px 0 30px; display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:10px 22px;}
  @media (max-width:560px){ .feature-list{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }
  .feature-list li{
    font-size:0.92rem; color:rgba(27,42,58,0.75);
    display:flex; gap:10px; align-items:flex-start; line-height:1.5;
  }
  .feature-list li::before{ content:"→"; color:var(--brass); flex-shrink:0; font-size:0.85rem;}
  .mini-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:14px; margin:26px 0 30px;}
  @media (max-width:600px){ .mini-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);} }
  .mini-card{
    border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:8px;
    padding:16px 14px; background:rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  }
  .mini-card .t{ font-family:'Fraunces', serif; font-size:0.98rem; color:var(--ink); margin-bottom:4px;}
  .mini-card .d{ font-family:'IBM Plex Mono', monospace; font-size:0.66rem; letter-spacing:0.06em; color:rgba(27,42,58,0.55); text-transform:uppercase;}

  /* ============ DESTINATIONS ============ */
  .destinations{ background:var(--paper); }
  .dest-scroller{ display:flex; gap:24px; overflow-x:auto; padding-bottom:20px; scrollbar-width:thin; }
  .dest-card{
    flex:0 0 auto; width:280px; height:360px;
    border-radius:10px; position:relative; padding:26px;
    display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:flex-end;
    color:var(--paper); overflow:hidden; transition:transform .35s ease;
  }
  .dest-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-10px) rotateZ(-1deg); }
  .dest-card::before{
    content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
    background:linear-gradient(200deg, transparent 20%, rgba(15,30,46,0.9));
  }
  .dest-card .bg{ position:absolute; inset:0; background-size:cover; background-position:center; }
  .dest-code{
    position:relative; z-index:2;
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono', monospace; font-size:0.68rem; letter-spacing:0.14em;
    color:var(--brass-light); border:1px solid var(--brass-light);
    display:inline-block; padding:3px 9px; border-radius:20px;
    align-self:flex-start; margin-bottom:auto;
  }
  .dest-card h3{ position:relative; z-index:2; color:var(--paper); font-size:1.4rem; margin-bottom:4px;}
  .dest-card p{ position:relative; z-index:2; font-size:0.82rem; color:rgba(246,241,228,0.75); margin-bottom:14px;}
  .dest-card .btn{ position:relative; z-index:2; align-self:flex-start;}

  /* ============ GALLERY ============ */
  .gallery{ background:var(--paper-2); }
  .gallery-filters{ display:flex; gap:10px; margin-bottom:32px; flex-wrap:wrap;}
  .gfilter{
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono', monospace; font-size:0.7rem; letter-spacing:0.08em;
    text-transform:uppercase; padding:8px 18px;
    border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:20px;
    color:var(--ink-text); opacity:0.6; cursor:pointer;
    transition:all .25s ease; background:transparent;
  }
  .gfilter.active, .gfilter:hover{ opacity:1; border-color:var(--brass); background:var(--brass); color:var(--ink); }
  .gallery-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4, 1fr); grid-auto-rows:150px; gap:14px; }
  @media (max-width:900px){ .gallery-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);} }
  .gitem{
    position:relative; border-radius:6px; overflow:hidden;
    background-size:cover; background-position:center; cursor:pointer;
  }
  .gitem::after{
    content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
    background:linear-gradient(200deg, transparent 40%, rgba(15,30,46,0.85));
    opacity:0.7; transition:opacity .3s ease;
  }
  .gitem:hover::after{ opacity:0.9; }
  .gitem .gcap{
    position:absolute; left:14px; bottom:12px; z-index:2;
    color:var(--paper); font-family:'IBM Plex Mono', monospace;
    font-size:0.72rem; letter-spacing:0.06em;
    opacity:0; transform:translateY(6px); transition:all .3s ease;
  }
  .gitem:hover .gcap{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
  .gitem.big{ grid-column:span 2; grid-row:span 2; }

  /* ============ PRICING ============ */
  .pricing{ background:var(--paper); }
  .price-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:26px; align-items:stretch; }
  @media (max-width:900px){ .price-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr; max-width:420px; margin:0 auto;} .price-card.signature{transform:none;} }
  .price-card{
    border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:10px;
    padding:34px 28px; background:var(--paper);
    display:flex; flex-direction:column; position:relative;
  }
  .price-card.signature{
    background:var(--ink); color:var(--paper);
    border-color:var(--brass); transform:translateY(-14px);
    box-shadow:var(--shadow);
  }
  .price-card.signature h3, .price-card.signature .class-tag{ color:var(--paper); }
  .price-card .class-tag{
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono', monospace; font-size:0.66rem; letter-spacing:0.14em;
    text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--brass);
  }
  .price-card h3{ font-size:1.5rem; margin:14px 0 6px; }
  .price-card .price{ font-family:'Fraunces', serif; font-size:2.1rem; margin-bottom:4px; }
  .price-card .price span{ font-family:'IBM Plex Mono', monospace; font-size:0.7rem; opacity:0.6; font-style:normal;}
  .price-card .per{
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono', monospace; font-size:0.68rem; opacity:0.55;
    margin-bottom:20px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.06em;
  }
  .price-card ul{ list-style:none; margin-bottom:24px; flex-grow:1;}
  .price-card ul li{
    font-size:0.9rem; padding:9px 0;
    border-top:1px dashed rgba(27,42,58,0.15);
    display:flex; gap:10px; align-items:flex-start;
  }
  .price-card.signature ul li{ border-top:1px dashed rgba(246,241,228,0.15); }
  .price-card ul li::before{ content:"✓"; color:var(--brass); flex-shrink:0; font-size:0.8rem; margin-top:1px;}
  .price-card .card-actions{ flex-direction:column; }
  .price-card .btn{ width:100%; }
  .price-note{ margin-top:24px; text-align:center; font-size:0.84rem; color:rgba(27,42,58,0.55); }

  /* ============ TESTIMONIALS ============ */
  .testimonials{ background:var(--teal); color:var(--paper); }
  .testimonials .section-head h2{ color:var(--paper); }
  .testimonials .section-head p{ color:rgba(246,241,228,0.65); }
  .postcard-row{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:30px; }
  @media (max-width:800px){ .postcard-row{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }
  .postcard{
    background:var(--paper); color:var(--ink-text);
    border-radius:6px; padding:34px; position:relative;
    box-shadow:0 24px 50px -18px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  }
  .postcard .stamp{
    position:absolute; top:22px; right:22px;
    width:50px; height:60px;
    border:2px solid var(--stamp); border-radius:2px;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono', monospace; font-size:0.55rem;
    color:var(--stamp); text-align:center; transform:rotate(6deg);
  }
  .postcard p.quote{
    font-family:'Fraunces', serif; font-style:italic;
    font-size:1.14rem; line-height:1.55; margin-bottom:22px; max-width:88%;
  }
  .postcard .who{ font-family:'IBM Plex Mono', monospace; font-size:0.74rem; letter-spacing:0.06em; color:var(--brass);}

  /* ============ FAQ ============ */
  .faq{ background:var(--paper); }
  .faq-list{ max-width:820px; }
  .faq-item{ border-top:1px solid var(--line); }
  .faq-item:last-child{ border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); }
  .faq-q{
    width:100%; text-align:left; background:none; border:none; cursor:pointer;
    padding:22px 40px 22px 0; position:relative;
    font-family:'Fraunces', serif; font-size:1.08rem; color:var(--ink);
  }
  .faq-q::after{
    content:"+"; position:absolute; right:6px; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%);
    color:var(--brass); font-family:'IBM Plex Mono', monospace; font-size:1.3rem;
    transition:transform .3s ease;
  }
  .faq-item.open .faq-q::after{ content:"−"; }
  .faq-a{ max-height:0; overflow:hidden; transition:max-height .35s ease; }
  .faq-a p{ padding:0 0 22px; color:rgba(27,42,58,0.7); line-height:1.7; font-size:0.96rem; max-width:90%;}
  .faq-item.open .faq-a{ max-height:340px; }

  /* ============ MAP + CONTACT ============ */
  .contact{ background:var(--ink); color:var(--paper); }
  .contact-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:60px; align-items:start;}
  @media (max-width:900px){ .contact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:44px;} }
  .contact-info h2{ color:var(--paper); font-size:clamp(1.9rem,3.6vw,2.8rem); margin-bottom:18px;}
  .contact-info p{ color:rgba(246,241,228,0.68); line-height:1.7; margin-bottom:26px; max-width:440px;}
  .contact-line{
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px;
    padding:15px 0; border-top:1px solid rgba(246,241,228,0.15);
  }
  .contact-line:last-of-type{ border-bottom:1px solid rgba(246,241,228,0.15); }
  .contact-line .ico{
    width:34px; height:34px; border-radius:50%;
    border:1px solid var(--brass);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    color:var(--brass-light); font-size:0.9rem; flex-shrink:0;
  }
  .contact-line .ico .ico-svg{width:14px; height:14px;}
  .contact-line a, .contact-line span.static{ color:var(--paper); font-size:0.98rem; }
  .contact-line a:hover{ color:var(--brass-light); }
  .contact-quick{ display:flex; gap:12px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-top:26px;}

  .enquiry{ background:var(--paper); color:var(--ink-text); border-radius:10px; padding:34px; }
  .enquiry .eyebrow{ margin-bottom:10px; }
  .enquiry h3{ font-size:1.35rem; margin-bottom:20px; }
  .form-row{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:16px; }
  @media (max-width:520px){ .form-row{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }
  .field{ margin-bottom:16px; }
  .field label{
    display:block; font-family:'IBM Plex Mono', monospace;
    font-size:0.62rem; letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase;
    color:rgba(27,42,58,0.55); margin-bottom:7px;
  }
  .field input, .field select, .field textarea{
    width:100%; border:none;
    border-bottom:1.5px solid rgba(27,42,58,0.25);
    background:transparent; padding:10px 2px;
    font-family:'Space Grotesk', sans-serif; font-size:0.95rem;
    color:var(--ink-text); outline:none;
    transition:border-color .25s ease; border-radius:0;
  }
  .field textarea{ resize:vertical; min-height:64px; }
  .field select{ cursor:pointer; }
  .field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus{ border-color:var(--brass); }
  .enquiry .card-actions{ margin-top:8px; }
  .enquiry .btn{ flex:1 1 150px; }
  .form-note{ margin-top:14px; font-size:0.76rem; color:rgba(27,42,58,0.55); line-height:1.5;}

  .map-wrap{
    margin-top:70px; border-radius:10px; overflow:hidden;
    border:1px solid rgba(184,147,63,0.35);
    position:relative; background:var(--ink-2);
  }
  .map-wrap iframe{ width:100%; height:430px; border:0; display:block; filter:grayscale(0.25) contrast(1.05); }
  @media (max-width:720px){ .map-wrap iframe{height:340px;} }
  .map-bar{
    display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center;
    gap:16px; flex-wrap:wrap; padding:18px 24px;
    background:var(--ink-2); border-top:1px solid rgba(184,147,63,0.25);
  }
  .map-bar .who{ font-family:'IBM Plex Mono', monospace; font-size:0.76rem; letter-spacing:0.08em; color:rgba(246,241,228,0.7); text-transform:uppercase;}

  /* ============ FOOTER ============ */
  footer{ background:var(--ink-2); color:rgba(246,241,228,0.55); padding:52px 0 34px;}
  .footer-top{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr 1fr; gap:40px; padding-bottom:34px; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(246,241,228,0.12);}
  @media (max-width:800px){ .footer-top{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:30px;} }
  .footer-brand{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; margin-bottom:16px;}
  .footer-brand img{ width:46px; height:46px; border-radius:50%; background:#fff; padding:2px; border:1px solid var(--brass);}
  .footer-brand .n{ font-family:'Fraunces', serif; font-size:1.05rem; color:var(--paper);}
  .footer-brand .s{ font-family:'IBM Plex Mono', monospace; font-size:0.6rem; letter-spacing:0.14em; color:var(--brass-light); text-transform:uppercase;}
  .footer-top p{ font-size:0.86rem; line-height:1.65; max-width:360px;}
  .footer-col h4{ color:var(--paper); font-size:0.95rem; margin-bottom:14px;}
  .footer-col ul{ list-style:none; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:9px; font-size:0.85rem;}
  .footer-col ul li a{ color:rgba(246,241,228,0.65);}
  .footer-col ul li a:hover{ color:var(--brass-light);}
  .footer-row{
    display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center;
    flex-wrap:wrap; gap:16px; font-size:0.8rem; padding-top:26px;
  }
  .footer-links{ display:flex; gap:24px; flex-wrap:wrap;}
  .footer-links a{ color:rgba(246,241,228,0.7);}
  .footer-links a:hover{ color:var(--brass-light);}

  /* ============ STICKY MOBILE BAR ============ */
  .sticky-bar{
    position:fixed; left:0; right:0; bottom:0; z-index:90;
    display:none; background:rgba(15,30,46,0.97);
    backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
    border-top:1px solid rgba(184,147,63,0.3);
    padding:9px 10px calc(9px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom));
    gap:8px;
  }
  .sticky-bar .btn{ flex:1; padding:12px 8px; font-size:0.64rem; letter-spacing:0.05em;}
  @media (max-width:820px){ .sticky-bar{display:flex;} body{padding-bottom:66px;} }

  /* floating whatsapp (desktop) */
  .float-wa{
    position:fixed; right:22px; bottom:22px; z-index:90;
    width:56px; height:56px; border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--wa); color:#04331a;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    box-shadow:0 12px 30px -8px rgba(37,211,102,0.6);
    transition:transform .25s ease;
  }
  .float-wa:hover{ transform:scale(1.08); }
  .float-wa svg{ width:28px; height:28px; }
  @media (max-width:820px){ .float-wa{display:none;} }

  /* ============ MODAL ============ */
  .modal-overlay{
    position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:200;
    background:rgba(15,30,46,0.72);
    backdrop-filter:blur(4px);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    padding:20px; opacity:0; visibility:hidden;
    transition:opacity .28s ease, visibility .28s ease;
    overflow-y:auto;
  }
  .modal-overlay.open{ opacity:1; visibility:visible; }
  .modal{
    background:var(--paper); border-radius:12px;
    width:100%; max-width:520px; padding:34px;
    position:relative; box-shadow:var(--shadow);
    transform:translateY(18px) scale(.98);
    transition:transform .3s ease;
    max-height:92vh; overflow-y:auto;
  }
  .modal-overlay.open .modal{ transform:translateY(0) scale(1); }
  @media (max-width:520px){ .modal{padding:26px 22px;} }
  .modal-close{
    position:absolute; top:16px; right:18px;
    background:none; border:none; cursor:pointer;
    font-size:1.5rem; line-height:1; color:rgba(27,42,58,0.45);
  }
  .modal-close:hover{ color:var(--stamp); }
  .modal h3{ font-size:1.4rem; margin:10px 0 6px; padding-right:30px;}
  .modal .sub{ font-size:0.88rem; color:rgba(27,42,58,0.6); margin-bottom:22px; line-height:1.55;}
  .modal .sub b{ color:var(--brass); }
  .modal-alt{
    margin-top:18px; padding-top:16px;
    border-top:1px dashed rgba(27,42,58,0.2);
    display:flex; gap:10px; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:center;
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono', monospace; font-size:0.72rem;
    color:rgba(27,42,58,0.55);
  }
  .modal-alt a{ color:var(--brass); text-decoration:underline; }

  ::selection{ background:var(--brass); color:var(--ink); }
  .sr-only{
    position:absolute; width:1px; height:1px; padding:0; margin:-1px;
    overflow:hidden; clip:rect(0,0,0,0); white-space:nowrap; border:0;
  }
  /* Reveal animation is progressive enhancement only.
     Content is fully visible by default; the hidden state is applied
     ONLY when JS is running (html.js), so a missing/blocked script.js
     can never leave the page looking blank. */
  .reveal{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
  html.js .reveal{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(24px); transition:opacity .7s ease, transform .7s ease; }
  html.js .reveal.in{ opacity:1; transform:none; }

  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    *{ animation-duration:0.001ms !important; animation-iteration-count:1 !important; transition-duration:0.001ms !important; }
    .reveal, html.js .reveal{opacity:1; transform:none;}
  }

  /* ============ MULTI-PAGE ADDITIONS ============ */

  /* active nav state */
  .nav-links a.current{ opacity:1; color:var(--brass-light); }
  .nav-links a.current::after{
    content:""; position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:-2px;
    height:1px; background:var(--brass);
  }
  @media (max-width:1040px){ .nav-links a.current::after{display:none;} }

  /* page banner (inner pages) */
  .page-banner{
    background:
      radial-gradient(ellipse at 15% 0%, rgba(184,147,63,0.16), transparent 55%),
      linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ink) 0%, var(--ink-2) 100%);
    color:var(--paper);
    padding:160px 0 76px;
    position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  }
  .page-banner::before{
    content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
    background-image: repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(246,241,228,0.035) 0 1px, transparent 1px 120px);
    pointer-events:none;
  }
  .page-banner .inner{ position:relative; z-index:2; max-width:760px; }
  .page-banner h1{
    color:var(--paper); font-size:clamp(2rem, 4.4vw, 3.1rem);
    line-height:1.1; margin:18px 0 20px;
  }
  .page-banner h1 em{ font-style:italic; color:var(--brass-light); }
  .page-banner p{ color:rgba(246,241,228,0.7); line-height:1.7; font-size:1.03rem; max-width:620px; }
  .page-banner .btn-row{ margin-top:30px; }
  @media (max-width:720px){ .page-banner{ padding:124px 0 60px; } }

  /* breadcrumb */
  .crumb{
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono', monospace; font-size:0.68rem;
    letter-spacing:0.12em; text-transform:uppercase;
    color:rgba(246,241,228,0.5);
    display:flex; gap:9px; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:center;
  }
  .crumb a{ color:rgba(246,241,228,0.7); }
  .crumb a:hover{ color:var(--brass-light); }
  .crumb span.sep{ color:var(--brass); }

  /* long-form service blocks */
  .svc-block{ padding:0 0 84px; }
  .svc-block:last-child{ padding-bottom:0; }
  .svc-block .split{ align-items:start; }
  .svc-block h2{ font-size:clamp(1.6rem, 2.9vw, 2.2rem); line-height:1.15; margin-top:14px; }
  .svc-block .lede{ margin-top:16px; color:rgba(27,42,58,0.72); line-height:1.75; font-size:1rem; }
  .svc-block .lede + .lede{ margin-top:14px; }
  .alt-bg{ background:var(--paper-2); }
  .alt-bg .mini-card{ background:rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }

  /* section divider on light bg */
  .rule{ height:1px; background:var(--line); margin:0; border:0; }

  /* pill list */
  .pill-row{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:9px; margin:22px 0 26px; }
  .pill{
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono', monospace; font-size:0.68rem;
    letter-spacing:0.07em; text-transform:uppercase;
    border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:20px;
    padding:7px 15px; color:rgba(27,42,58,0.7);
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  }
  .pill-row.on-dark .pill{
    border-color:rgba(184,147,63,0.4); color:rgba(246,241,228,0.75);
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  }

  /* package-type cards */
  .type-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:20px; }
  @media (max-width:900px){ .type-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);} }
  @media (max-width:520px){ .type-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }
  .type-card{
    border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:8px;
    padding:26px 22px; background:var(--paper);
    display:flex; flex-direction:column;
    transition:transform .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
  }
  .type-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-5px); border-color:var(--brass); }
  .type-card .k{
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono', monospace; font-size:0.62rem;
    letter-spacing:0.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--brass);
    margin-bottom:12px;
  }
  .type-card h3{ font-size:1.1rem; margin-bottom:9px; }
  .type-card p{ font-size:0.87rem; color:rgba(27,42,58,0.65); line-height:1.6; margin-bottom:18px; flex-grow:1; }

  /* contact detail cards */
  .cdetail-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:20px; margin-bottom:50px; }
  @media (max-width:860px){ .cdetail-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }
  .cdetail{
    border:1px solid rgba(184,147,63,0.3); border-radius:8px;
    padding:26px 24px; background:var(--ink-2);
  }
  .cdetail .k{
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono', monospace; font-size:0.62rem;
    letter-spacing:0.14em; text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--brass-light); margin-bottom:12px; display:block;
  }
  .cdetail .v{ color:var(--paper); font-size:1rem; line-height:1.6; display:block; }
  .cdetail .v a{ color:var(--paper); }
  .cdetail .v a:hover{ color:var(--brass-light); }
  .cdetail .sub{ font-size:0.82rem; color:rgba(246,241,228,0.55); margin-top:8px; display:block; line-height:1.55;}

  /* landmark list */
  .landmark-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:18px; margin-top:28px; }
  @media (max-width:800px){ .landmark-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;} }
  .landmark{
    border-left:2px solid var(--brass); padding:4px 0 4px 16px;
  }
  .landmark .n{ font-family:'Fraunces', serif; font-size:1rem; color:var(--ink); }
  .landmark .d{ font-family:'IBM Plex Mono', monospace; font-size:0.68rem; letter-spacing:0.06em; color:rgba(27,42,58,0.55); margin-top:3px; }
  .on-dark .landmark .n{ color:var(--paper); }
  .on-dark .landmark .d{ color:rgba(246,241,228,0.55); }

  /* cta strip */
  .cta-strip{
    background:var(--ink); color:var(--paper);
    padding:70px 0;
  }
  .cta-inner{
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
    gap:26px; flex-wrap:wrap;
  }
  .cta-inner .t{ flex:1 1 320px; }
  .cta-inner h2{ color:var(--paper); font-size:clamp(1.6rem,2.8vw,2.2rem); margin-bottom:10px; }
  .cta-inner p{ color:rgba(246,241,228,0.65); line-height:1.6; max-width:520px; }
  .cta-inner .btn-row{ flex:0 0 auto; }

  /* dark variants for shared components on dark sections */
  .on-dark h2, .on-dark h3, .on-dark h4{ color:var(--paper); }
  .on-dark .feature-list li{ color:rgba(246,241,228,0.72); }
  .on-dark .mini-card{ border-color:rgba(184,147,63,0.3); background:rgba(255,255,255,0.04); }
  .on-dark .mini-card .t{ color:var(--paper); }
  .on-dark .mini-card .d{ color:rgba(246,241,228,0.55); }

  /* ============ SERVICES DROPDOWN NAV ============ */
  .has-drop{ position:relative; }
  .drop-toggle{
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px;
    background:none; border:none; cursor:pointer;
    color:var(--paper); opacity:0.82; font-size:0.86rem;
    font-family:'Space Grotesk', sans-serif; padding:4px 0;
  }
  .drop-toggle:hover{ opacity:1; }
  .drop-toggle .caret{ font-size:0.6rem; transition:transform .25s ease; }
  .has-drop.open .drop-toggle{ opacity:1; color:var(--brass-light); }
  .has-drop.open .drop-toggle .caret{ transform:rotate(180deg); }
  .drop-menu{
    position:absolute; top:calc(100% + 14px); left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(-8px);
    background:var(--ink); border:1px solid rgba(184,147,63,0.35);
    border-radius:10px; padding:10px;
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(210px, 1fr)); gap:2px;
    box-shadow:0 30px 60px -20px rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
    opacity:0; visibility:hidden; transition:opacity .25s ease, visibility .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
    z-index:120;
  }
  .has-drop.open .drop-menu{ opacity:1; visibility:visible; transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
  .drop-menu::before{
    content:""; position:absolute; top:-6px; left:50%; margin-left:-6px;
    width:11px; height:11px; background:var(--ink);
    border-left:1px solid rgba(184,147,63,0.35); border-top:1px solid rgba(184,147,63,0.35);
    transform:rotate(45deg);
  }
  .drop-menu a{
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:11px;
    padding:11px 14px; border-radius:6px;
    color:rgba(246,241,228,0.85) !important; opacity:1 !important;
    font-size:0.85rem; white-space:nowrap;
    transition:background .2s ease, color .2s ease;
  }
  .drop-menu a:hover{ background:var(--ink-2); color:var(--brass-light) !important; }
  .drop-menu a .n{
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono', monospace; font-size:0.6rem;
    color:var(--brass); letter-spacing:0.08em; flex-shrink:0;
  }
  @media (max-width:1040px){
    .has-drop{ width:100%; }
    .drop-toggle{ width:100%; justify-content:space-between; padding:13px 0;
      border-bottom:1px solid rgba(246,241,228,0.1); font-size:0.95rem; }
    .drop-menu{
      position:static; transform:none; opacity:1; visibility:visible;
      display:none; grid-template-columns:1fr; box-shadow:none;
      border:none; background:transparent; padding:0 0 0 12px; margin-bottom:6px;
    }
    .has-drop.open .drop-menu{ display:grid; transform:none; }
    .drop-menu::before{ display:none; }
    .drop-menu a{ padding:10px 0; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(246,241,228,0.07); font-size:0.88rem; }
  }

  /* ============ SERVICE TILE GRID (front of site) ============ */
  .tiles-section{ background:var(--paper); padding:64px 0 88px; }
  .tiles-section.tight{ padding:56px 0 64px; }
  .tile-grid{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr); gap:14px;
  }
  @media (max-width:1100px){ .tile-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);} }
  @media (max-width:860px){ .tile-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);} }
  @media (max-width:620px){ .tile-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:10px;} }
  .tile{
    display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:10px;
    background:var(--paper-2);
    border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:10px;
    padding:20px 16px 18px; min-height:132px;
    position:relative; overflow:hidden;
    transition:transform .28s ease, border-color .28s ease, box-shadow .28s ease, background .28s ease;
  }
  .tile:hover{
    transform:translateY(-5px); border-color:var(--brass);
    background:var(--paper); box-shadow:0 18px 34px -20px rgba(15,30,46,0.5);
  }
  .tile .ic{
    width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:9px;
    background:var(--ink); color:var(--brass-light);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; flex-shrink:0;
  }
  .tile .ic svg{ width:20px; height:20px; }
  .tile:hover .ic{ background:var(--brass); color:var(--ink); }
  .tile h3{ font-size:0.98rem; line-height:1.25; margin:0; }
  .tile p{
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono', monospace; font-size:0.62rem;
    letter-spacing:0.06em; text-transform:uppercase;
    color:rgba(27,42,58,0.5); margin-top:auto;
  }
  .tile .arrow{
    position:absolute; top:16px; right:16px;
    color:var(--brass); opacity:0; transform:translateX(-4px);
    transition:opacity .25s ease, transform .25s ease; font-size:0.9rem;
  }
  .tile:hover .arrow{ opacity:1; transform:translateX(0); }
  @media (max-width:620px){
    .tile{ min-height:112px; padding:16px 13px 14px; }
    .tile h3{ font-size:0.88rem; }
    .tile .ic{ width:32px; height:32px; }
    .tile .ic svg{ width:17px; height:17px; }
  }

  /* ============ VEHICLE / FLEET CARDS ============ */
  .fleet-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:26px; }
  @media (max-width:980px){ .fleet-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);} }
  @media (max-width:640px){ .fleet-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr; max-width:440px; margin:0 auto;} }
  .vcard{
    background:var(--paper); border:1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius:12px; overflow:hidden;
    display:flex; flex-direction:column;
    transition:transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
  }
  .vcard:hover{ transform:translateY(-6px); border-color:var(--brass); box-shadow:0 26px 50px -26px rgba(15,30,46,0.55); }
  .vcard .photo{
    aspect-ratio:16/10; background-size:cover; background-position:center;
    background-color:var(--ink-2); position:relative;
  }
  .vcard .photo::after{
    content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
    background:linear-gradient(200deg, transparent 55%, rgba(15,30,46,0.45));
  }
  .vcard .seats{
    position:absolute; top:14px; left:14px; z-index:2;
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono', monospace; font-size:0.62rem;
    letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase;
    background:rgba(15,30,46,0.85); color:var(--brass-light);
    padding:5px 11px; border-radius:20px;
    border:1px solid rgba(184,147,63,0.4);
  }
  .vcard .body{ padding:22px 22px 20px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; flex-grow:1; }
  .vcard h3{ font-size:1.25rem; margin-bottom:4px; }
  .vcard .cat{
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono', monospace; font-size:0.62rem;
    letter-spacing:0.12em; text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--brass); margin-bottom:14px;
  }
  .vcard .specs{ list-style:none; margin-bottom:18px; flex-grow:1; }
  .vcard .specs li{
    font-size:0.86rem; color:rgba(27,42,58,0.7);
    padding:6px 0; display:flex; gap:9px; align-items:flex-start; line-height:1.45;
    border-top:1px dashed rgba(27,42,58,0.12);
  }
  .vcard .specs li:first-child{ border-top:none; }
  .vcard .specs li::before{ content:"·"; color:var(--brass); font-weight:700; flex-shrink:0; }
  .vcard .pricebar{
    display:flex; align-items:baseline; justify-content:space-between;
    gap:10px; flex-wrap:wrap;
    border-top:1px solid var(--line); padding-top:15px; margin-bottom:16px;
  }
  .vcard .pricebar .lbl{
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono', monospace; font-size:0.6rem;
    letter-spacing:0.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color:rgba(27,42,58,0.5);
  }
  .vcard .pricebar .amt{
    font-family:'Fraunces', serif; font-size:1.3rem; color:var(--ink); font-weight:600;
  }
  .vcard .pricebar .amt small{
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono', monospace; font-size:0.62rem;
    color:rgba(27,42,58,0.5); font-weight:400; margin-left:3px;
  }
  .vcard .book{ display:flex; gap:9px; }
  .vcard .book .btn{ flex:1; }

  /* book-direct banner */
  .book-direct{
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    gap:16px; flex-wrap:wrap; text-align:center;
    border:1px dashed rgba(184,147,63,0.5); border-radius:10px;
    padding:22px 26px; margin-bottom:44px;
    background:rgba(184,147,63,0.06);
  }
  .book-direct .m{
    font-family:'Fraunces', serif; font-size:1.1rem; color:var(--ink);
  }
  .book-direct .m span{ color:var(--brass); }

  /* ============ COUNTRY GRID (visa) ============ */
  .country-block{ margin-bottom:34px; }
  .country-block h3{
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono', monospace; font-size:0.68rem;
    letter-spacing:0.16em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--brass-light);
    margin-bottom:16px; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px;
  }
  .country-block h3::after{ content:""; height:1px; flex:1; background:rgba(184,147,63,0.25); }
  .country-grid{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(6,1fr); gap:8px;
  }
  @media (max-width:1100px){ .country-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);} }
  @media (max-width:760px){ .country-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);} }
  @media (max-width:480px){ .country-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);} }
  .cty{
    background:var(--ink-2); border:1px solid rgba(184,147,63,0.22);
    border-radius:6px; padding:11px 12px;
    font-size:0.84rem; color:rgba(246,241,228,0.85);
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
    transition:border-color .2s ease, background .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
    cursor:pointer;
  }
  .cty:hover{ border-color:var(--brass); background:var(--ink); transform:translateY(-2px); color:var(--paper); }
  .cty .fl{ font-size:1rem; line-height:1; flex-shrink:0; }

  /* ============ COMPACT HOME HERO (keeps service tiles near the fold) ============ */
  .hero.compact{ padding:118px 0 34px; }
  .hero.compact .hero-grid{ gap:40px; align-items:center; }
  .hero.compact .hero-copy h1{ font-size:clamp(1.9rem, 3.6vw, 2.75rem); margin:14px 0 16px; }
  .hero.compact .hero-copy p{ font-size:0.99rem; margin-bottom:22px; max-width:460px; }
  .hero.compact .stage{ height:300px; }
  .hero.compact .pass{ width:290px; padding:18px 18px 16px; }
  .hero.compact .pass-route{ font-size:1.28rem; }
  .tiles-section.on-fold{ padding:38px 0 76px; }
  .tiles-section.on-fold .section-head{ margin-bottom:24px !important; }
  .tiles-section.on-fold .section-head h2{ margin-top:10px; }
  .tiles-section.on-fold .section-head p{ margin-top:10px; font-size:0.95rem; }
  @media (max-width:960px){
    .hero.compact{ padding:112px 0 44px; }
    .hero.compact .hero-grid{ gap:44px; }
  }
  @media (max-width:720px){
    .hero.compact{ padding:104px 0 34px; }
    .hero.compact .stage{ display:none; }
    .tiles-section.on-fold{ padding:30px 0 56px; }
  }

  /* ============ DESTINATION / COUNTRY TILES (dark navy chips) ============ */
  .dgrid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill, minmax(196px, 1fr));
    gap:11px;
    margin:26px 0 30px;
  }
  @media (max-width:520px){
    .dgrid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill, minmax(150px, 1fr)); gap:9px; }
  }
  .dchip{
    position:relative;
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:11px;
    background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ink) 0%, var(--ink-2) 100%);
    border:1px solid rgba(184,147,63,0.28);
    border-radius:9px;
    padding:14px 34px 14px 17px;
    text-align:left; width:100%; cursor:pointer;
    font-family:'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
    font-size:0.92rem; color:var(--paper);
    overflow:hidden;
    transition:transform .26s ease, border-color .26s ease, box-shadow .26s ease;
  }
  .dchip::before{
    content:"";
    position:absolute; left:0; top:0; bottom:0; width:3px;
    background:var(--brass);
    transform:scaleY(0); transform-origin:top;
    transition:transform .28s ease;
  }
  .dchip:hover{
    transform:translateY(-4px);
    border-color:var(--brass);
    box-shadow:0 16px 30px -16px rgba(15,30,46,0.6);
  }
  .dchip:hover::before{ transform:scaleY(1); }
  .dchip .fl{ font-size:1.05rem; line-height:1; flex-shrink:0; }
  .dchip .nm{ flex:1; line-height:1.3; }
  .dchip .go{
    position:absolute; right:14px;
    color:var(--brass-light); font-size:0.85rem;
    opacity:0; transform:translateX(-5px);
    transition:opacity .26s ease, transform .26s ease;
  }
  .dchip:hover .go{ opacity:1; transform:translateX(0); }
  /* on already-dark sections, lift the tile off the background */
  .visa .dchip, .why .dchip, .contact .dchip{
    background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--ink-2) 0%, #1b3049 100%);
    border-color:rgba(184,147,63,0.3);
  }
  /* group heading above each tile grid */
  .dgroup{ margin-bottom:30px; }
  .dgroup:last-child{ margin-bottom:0; }
  .dgroup > h3{
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono', monospace; font-size:0.68rem;
    letter-spacing:0.16em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--brass);
    margin-bottom:2px; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px;
  }
  .dgroup > h3::after{ content:""; height:1px; flex:1; background:rgba(184,147,63,0.28); }
  .visa .dgroup > h3{ color:var(--brass-light); }
  .dgroup .dgrid{ margin-top:14px; }

  /* ============================================================
     MOBILE OPTIMISATION
     Grid helpers replace inline grid-template-columns, which had
     higher specificity than the media queries and stopped these
     grids collapsing on small screens.
     ============================================================ */
  .footer-top.cols-4{ grid-template-columns:1.3fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; }
  .mini-grid.cols-4{ grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); }
  .mini-grid.cols-3{ grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); }
  .mini-grid.flush{ margin:0; }
  .mini-grid.flush-top{ margin:0 0 26px; }
  .landmark-grid.one-col{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .section-head.narrow{ max-width:700px; margin-bottom:34px; }
  .section-head.narrow.tight{ max-width:760px; margin-bottom:26px; }
  .card-actions.capped{ max-width:560px; }
  .svc-block.flush-bottom{ padding-bottom:0; }
  .mt-28{ margin-top:28px; }
  .btn-row.mt-32{ margin-top:32px; }

  @media (max-width:1000px){
    .footer-top.cols-4{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
    .mini-grid.cols-4{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  }
  @media (max-width:700px){
    .footer-top.cols-4{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:26px; }
    .mini-grid.cols-4, .mini-grid.cols-3{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  }
  @media (max-width:420px){
    .mini-grid.cols-4, .mini-grid.cols-3{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  }

  /* ---------- touch targets: 44px minimum ---------- */
  @media (max-width:820px){
    .btn{ min-height:46px; padding:13px 20px; font-size:0.76rem; }
    .btn-sm{ min-height:44px; padding:12px 16px; font-size:0.72rem; }
    .sticky-bar .btn{ min-height:48px; font-size:0.7rem; padding:12px 8px; }
    .nav-toggle{
      min-width:48px; min-height:48px;
      display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
      font-size:1.6rem; margin-right:-10px;
    }
    .gfilter{ min-height:44px; padding:11px 20px; font-size:0.74rem; }
    .footer-col ul{ gap:2px; }
    .footer-col ul li a{
      display:block; padding:11px 0; min-height:44px;
      display:flex; align-items:center; font-size:0.92rem;
    }
    .footer-links a{ padding:10px 0; min-height:44px; display:flex; align-items:center; }
    .contact-line{ padding:18px 0; }
    .contact-line a{ min-height:30px; display:flex; align-items:center; }
    .faq-q{ padding:20px 40px 20px 0; min-height:56px; }
    .dchip{ min-height:50px; padding:14px 34px 14px 16px; }
    .tile{ min-height:120px; }
    .drop-menu a{ min-height:46px; }
    .modal-close{ width:44px; height:44px; top:8px; right:10px; font-size:1.7rem; }
  }

  /* ---------- readable type on small screens ---------- */
  @media (max-width:820px){
    body{ font-size:16px; }
    .eyebrow{ font-size:0.72rem; letter-spacing:0.14em; }
    .section-head p, .about-copy p, .svc-block .lede{ font-size:1rem; line-height:1.7; }
    .service-card p, .tag-card p, .type-card p, .visa-window p{ font-size:0.94rem; line-height:1.6; }
    .vcard .specs li{ font-size:0.92rem; }
    .vcard .cat, .vcard .seats{ font-size:0.7rem; }
    .vcard h3{ font-size:1.2rem; }
    .tile p{ font-size:0.68rem; }
    .tile h3{ font-size:0.92rem; }
    .logo-text .small{ font-size:0.66rem; }
    .footer-brand .s{ font-size:0.66rem; }
    .footer-top p{ font-size:0.92rem; line-height:1.7; }
    .footer-row{ font-size:0.86rem; }
    .postcard .who, .stat span, .mini-card .d, .landmark .d{ font-size:0.72rem; }
    .price-card ul li, .feature-list li{ font-size:0.95rem; }
    .form-note{ font-size:0.82rem; }
    .visa-note{ font-size:0.84rem; }
    .crumb{ font-size:0.72rem; }
    .gcap{ font-size:0.78rem; }
    .split-visual .badge{ font-size:0.72rem; }
  }

  /* ---------- forms: 16px stops iOS auto-zooming on focus ---------- */
  @media (max-width:820px){
    .field input, .field select, .field textarea{
      font-size:16px; padding:13px 2px; min-height:48px;
    }
    .field label{ font-size:0.68rem; margin-bottom:8px; }
    .enquiry{ padding:26px 22px; }
    .modal{ padding:26px 20px; }
    .card-actions{ gap:10px; }
    .card-actions .btn{ flex:1 1 100%; }
  }

  /* ---------- spacing / layout tightening ---------- */
  @media (max-width:820px){
    section{ padding:56px 0; }
    .tiles-section{ padding:48px 0 56px; }
    .section-head{ margin-bottom:34px; }
    .section-head.narrow, .section-head.narrow.tight{ margin-bottom:26px; }
    .svc-block{ padding-bottom:56px; }
    .book-direct{ flex-direction:column; gap:14px; padding:20px; margin-bottom:32px; }
    .book-direct .btn{ width:100%; }
    .book-direct .m{ font-size:1rem; }
    .visa-cta-bar{ flex-direction:column; align-items:stretch; padding:20px; }
    .visa-cta-bar .btn{ width:100%; }
    .cta-inner{ flex-direction:column; align-items:stretch; }
    .cta-inner .btn-row{ width:100%; }
    .cta-inner .btn{ width:100%; }
    .btn-row{ gap:10px; }
    .btn-row .btn{ flex:1 1 100%; }
    .contact-quick .btn{ flex:1 1 100%; }
    .stat-row{ gap:26px; }
    .map-wrap{ margin-top:44px !important; }
    .map-bar{ flex-direction:column; align-items:stretch; text-align:center; gap:12px; }
    .map-bar .btn{ width:100%; }
    .page-banner .btn-row .btn{ flex:1 1 100%; }
  }

  /* the marquee ticker must never widen the page */
  .ticker-wrap{ max-width:100vw; }

  /* comfortable clearance above the fixed mobile call bar */
  @media (max-width:820px){
    body{ padding-bottom:74px; }
    footer{ padding-bottom:20px; }
  }

  /* ---------- final mobile pass: remaining tap targets & micro-type ---------- */
  @media (max-width:820px){
    /* breadcrumb + email links were below the 44px touch minimum */
    .crumb a{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; min-height:44px; padding:0 2px; }
    .cdetail .v a, .contact-line a{
      display:inline-flex; align-items:center; min-height:44px;
      word-break:break-word;
    }
    .cdetail .v{ line-height:1.5; }

    /* nothing smaller than ~11px — below that it is unreadable on a phone */
    .logo-text .small,
    .footer-brand .s,
    .tag-card .num,
    .type-card .k,
    .mini-card .d,
    .country-block h3,
    .dgroup > h3,
    .vcard .pricebar .lbl,
    .vcard .pricebar .amt small,
    .field label,
    .visa-window .win-no,
    .price-card .class-tag,
    .price-card .per,
    .pass-sub, .pass-tag, .pass-field .lbl{
      font-size:0.7rem !important;
      letter-spacing:0.1em;
    }
    .drop-menu a .n{ font-size:0.68rem; }
    .has-drop .caret{ font-size:0.7rem; }
    .ticker{ font-size:0.8rem; }
    .map-bar .who{ font-size:0.76rem; line-height:1.5; }
  }

  /* long email / address strings must never push the layout wide */
  .contact-line a, .cdetail .v a, .footer-col ul li a{ overflow-wrap:anywhere; }

  /* iOS: keep the fixed call bar clear of the home indicator */
  @supports (padding:max(0px)){
    @media (max-width:820px){
      .sticky-bar{ padding-bottom:max(9px, env(safe-area-inset-bottom)); }
    }
  }

  /* ---------- mobile hero: keep the service tiles close to the fold ---------- */
  @media (max-width:560px){
    /* stop "REGD · PAHARGANJ, NEW DELHI" wrapping to a second line */
    .eyebrow{ font-size:0.64rem; letter-spacing:0.1em; }
    .hero .eyebrow{ font-size:0.62rem; letter-spacing:0.08em; }
    .eyebrow::before{ width:18px; }

    .hero.compact{ padding:96px 0 28px; }
    .hero.compact .hero-copy h1{ font-size:1.72rem; line-height:1.14; margin:12px 0 12px; }
    .hero.compact .hero-copy p{ font-size:0.95rem; line-height:1.6; margin-bottom:18px; }
    .hero.compact .btn-row{ gap:9px; }
    .hero.compact .btn{ min-height:50px; }
    .tiles-section.on-fold{ padding:26px 0 48px; }
    .tiles-section.on-fold .section-head h2{ font-size:1.5rem; }
    .tiles-section.on-fold .section-head p{ font-size:0.93rem; margin-top:8px; }
    .tiles-section.on-fold .section-head{ margin-bottom:20px !important; }
    .page-banner{ padding:96px 0 44px; }
    .page-banner h1{ font-size:1.72rem; margin:12px 0 14px; }
    .page-banner p{ font-size:0.95rem; }
  }

  /* ============================================================
     FIX 1 — mobile drawer opening only part-height after scroll
     An element with backdrop-filter/filter/transform becomes the
     containing block for its position:fixed descendants. Once the
     header gained .scrolled (backdrop-filter:blur), the drawer's
     top:0/bottom:0 resolved against the 124px header instead of the
     viewport, so it opened as a stub. Drop the blur at drawer sizes;
     the header is 97% opaque, so nothing is lost visually.
     ============================================================ */
  @media (max-width:1040px){
    header.scrolled{
      backdrop-filter:none;
      -webkit-backdrop-filter:none;
      background:rgba(15,30,46,0.97);
    }
  }
  /* belt and braces: the drawer sizes itself to the viewport regardless */
  @media (max-width:1040px){
    .nav-links{
      height:100vh; height:100dvh;
      max-height:100vh; max-height:100dvh;
    }
  }

  /* ============================================================
     FIX 2 — hero animation was display:none on phones.
     Restored at a phone-appropriate size, and because there is no
     hover on touch, the cards drift on their own.
     ============================================================ */
  @media (max-width:720px){
    .hero.compact .stage{
      display:block;
      height:238px;
      margin-top:26px;
    }
    .hero.compact .pass{
      width:225px; max-width:none;
      padding:14px 14px 12px;
      border-radius:8px;
    }
    .hero.compact .pass-route{ font-size:1.02rem; gap:7px; }
    .hero.compact .pass-route .arrow{ font-size:0.85rem; }
    .hero.compact .pass-sub{ font-size:0.6rem; margin-top:3px; }
    .hero.compact .pass-tag{ font-size:0.54rem; padding:3px 7px; }
    .hero.compact .pass-top{ padding-bottom:10px; margin-bottom:10px; }
    .hero.compact .pass-mid{ margin-bottom:11px; }
    .hero.compact .pass-field .lbl{ font-size:0.52rem !important; margin-bottom:2px; }
    .hero.compact .pass-field .val{ font-size:0.74rem; }
    .hero.compact .barcode{ height:18px; }
    .hero.compact .pass::before,
    .hero.compact .pass::after{ width:13px; height:13px; }
    .hero.compact .pass::before{ left:-6px; }
    .hero.compact .pass::after{ right:-6px; }

    /* fanned stack that fits a phone */
    .hero.compact #pass1{ transform:translate(-78%,-52%) rotate(-8deg); z-index:4; }
    .hero.compact #pass2{ transform:translate(-52%,-46%) rotate(-1deg); z-index:3; }
    .hero.compact #pass3{ transform:translate(-26%,-54%) rotate(6deg);  z-index:2; }
    .hero.compact #pass4{ display:none; }

    /* no mouse on touch, so give the cards their own gentle drift */
    .hero.compact .pass{ animation:passDrift 6s ease-in-out infinite; }
    .hero.compact #pass1{ animation-delay:0s; }
    .hero.compact #pass2{ animation-delay:.9s; }
    .hero.compact #pass3{ animation-delay:1.8s; }
  }
  @keyframes passDrift{
    0%,100%{ translate:0 0; }
    50%    { translate:0 -9px; }
  }
  @media (max-width:400px){
    .hero.compact .stage{ height:220px; }
    .hero.compact .pass{ width:205px; }
    .hero.compact #pass1{ transform:translate(-80%,-52%) rotate(-8deg); }
    .hero.compact #pass2{ transform:translate(-52%,-46%) rotate(-1deg); }
    .hero.compact #pass3{ transform:translate(-24%,-54%) rotate(6deg); }
  }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    .hero.compact .pass{ animation:none !important; }
  }

  /* ---------- drawer polish: scrim + tighter hero on phones ---------- */
  .nav-scrim{
    position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:95;
    background:rgba(8,16,26,0.62);
    opacity:0; visibility:hidden;
    transition:opacity .35s ease, visibility .35s ease;
  }
  body.nav-open .nav-scrim{ opacity:1; visibility:visible; }
  @media (min-width:1041px){ .nav-scrim{ display:none; } }
  @media (max-width:1040px){
    .nav-links{ z-index:105; }
    /* stop the page scrolling underneath the open drawer */
    body.nav-open{ overflow:hidden; touch-action:none; }
  }
  @media (max-width:960px){
    .hero.compact .hero-grid{ gap:8px; }
  }
  @media (max-width:720px){
    .hero.compact .stage{ margin-top:4px; }
  }

  /* ============================================================
     GALLERY — masonry grid, blur-up loading, lightbox
     ============================================================ */
  .gallery-page{ background:var(--paper); }
  .masonry{
    column-count:4; column-gap:16px;
  }
  @media (max-width:1100px){ .masonry{ column-count:3; } }
  @media (max-width:760px){ .masonry{ column-count:2; column-gap:12px; } }
  @media (max-width:400px){ .masonry{ column-count:2; column-gap:10px; } }

  .gcard{
    position:relative; display:block; width:100%;
    margin:0 0 16px; padding:0; border:none; background:var(--ink-2);
    border-radius:10px; overflow:hidden; cursor:pointer;
    break-inside:avoid; -webkit-column-break-inside:avoid;
    box-shadow:0 6px 20px -12px rgba(15,30,46,0.5);
    opacity:0; transform:translateY(26px) scale(.97);
    transition:opacity .65s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1),
               transform .65s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1),
               box-shadow .4s ease;
  }
  html:not(.js) .gcard{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
  .gcard.in{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
  @media (max-width:760px){ .gcard{ margin-bottom:12px; } }

  /* the tiny inlined preview sits behind and is revealed instantly */
  .gcard .ph{
    position:relative; z-index:0;
    display:block; width:100%; height:auto;
    background-size:cover; background-position:center;
    filter:blur(12px); transform:scale(1.06);
    transition:opacity .5s ease;
  }
  /* scoped to the <picture> child only — the .ph placeholder must stay
     in normal flow because it is what gives the card its height */
  .gcard picture{ position:absolute; inset:0; display:block; }
  .gcard picture img{
    width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block;
    opacity:0; transition:opacity .55s ease, transform .7s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
  }
  .gcard picture img.loaded{ opacity:1; }
  .gcard.ready .ph{ opacity:0; }

  .gcard::after{
    content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
    background:linear-gradient(190deg, transparent 42%, rgba(15,30,46,0.86));
    opacity:0; transition:opacity .4s ease; pointer-events:none;
  }
  .gcard .cap{
    position:absolute; left:14px; right:44px; bottom:14px; z-index:3;
    color:var(--paper); text-align:left;
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono', monospace; font-size:0.72rem;
    letter-spacing:0.04em; line-height:1.45;
    opacity:0; transform:translateY(10px);
    transition:opacity .4s ease, transform .4s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
    pointer-events:none;
  }
  .gcard .zoom{
    position:absolute; right:12px; bottom:12px; z-index:3;
    width:32px; height:32px; border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--brass); color:var(--ink);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    font-size:0.95rem;
    opacity:0; transform:scale(.6) rotate(-25deg);
    transition:opacity .4s ease, transform .45s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
    pointer-events:none;
  }
  /* a slow light sweep across the tile on hover */
  .gcard .sheen{
    position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:2; pointer-events:none;
    background:linear-gradient(105deg, transparent 38%, rgba(255,255,255,.24) 50%, transparent 62%);
    transform:translateX(-120%);
    transition:transform .85s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
  }
  @media (hover:hover){
    .gcard:hover{ box-shadow:0 22px 44px -20px rgba(15,30,46,0.7); }
    .gcard:hover::after{ opacity:1; }
    .gcard:hover picture img{ transform:scale(1.07); }
    .gcard:hover .cap{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
    .gcard:hover .zoom{ opacity:1; transform:scale(1) rotate(0); }
    .gcard:hover .sheen{ transform:translateX(120%); }
  }
  /* touch devices: caption always readable, no hover to rely on */
  @media (hover:none){
    .gcard::after{ opacity:.9; }
    .gcard .cap{ opacity:1; transform:none; font-size:0.68rem; right:14px; }
    .gcard .zoom{ display:none; }
  }
  .gcard:focus-visible{ outline:2px solid var(--brass); outline-offset:3px; }

  /* ---------- lightbox ---------- */
  .lb{
    position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:300;
    background:rgba(8,15,24,0.94);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    opacity:0; visibility:hidden;
    transition:opacity .32s ease, visibility .32s ease;
    padding:56px 16px 84px;
  }
  .lb.open{ opacity:1; visibility:visible; }
  body.lb-open{ overflow:hidden; }
  .lb-stage{
    position:relative; max-width:1180px; width:100%; height:100%;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  }
  .lb-img{
    max-width:100%; max-height:100%;
    width:auto; height:auto; object-fit:contain;
    border-radius:8px; display:block;
    box-shadow:0 40px 90px -30px rgba(0,0,0,.9);
    opacity:0; transform:scale(.96);
    transition:opacity .4s ease, transform .45s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
  }
  .lb-img.shown{ opacity:1; transform:scale(1); }
  /* low-res stand-in shows immediately, crisp version fades over it */
  .lb-prev{
    position:absolute; max-width:100%; max-height:100%;
    border-radius:8px; filter:blur(16px); transform:scale(1.02);
    opacity:1; transition:opacity .45s ease;
  }
  .lb-prev.hide{ opacity:0; }
  .lb-spin{
    position:absolute; width:34px; height:34px;
    border:2px solid rgba(214,181,101,.25);
    border-top-color:var(--brass-light);
    border-radius:50%; animation:lbSpin .8s linear infinite;
    opacity:0; transition:opacity .25s ease;
  }
  .lb-spin.on{ opacity:1; }
  @keyframes lbSpin{ to{ transform:rotate(360deg); } }

  .lb-close, .lb-nav{
    position:absolute; z-index:5;
    background:rgba(246,241,228,0.09);
    border:1px solid rgba(184,147,63,0.35);
    color:var(--paper); cursor:pointer;
    border-radius:50%;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    transition:background .25s ease, border-color .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
  }
  .lb-close{ top:12px; right:14px; width:46px; height:46px; font-size:1.5rem; }
  .lb-nav{ top:50%; margin-top:-26px; width:52px; height:52px; font-size:1.4rem; }
  .lb-prev-btn{ left:6px; } .lb-next-btn{ right:6px; }
  .lb-close:hover, .lb-nav:hover{ background:var(--brass); color:var(--ink); border-color:var(--brass); }
  .lb-nav:active{ transform:scale(.92); }

  .lb-bar{
    position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:18px; z-index:5;
    display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:8px;
    padding:0 16px; text-align:center;
  }
  .lb-cap{
    color:var(--paper); font-family:'Space Grotesk', sans-serif;
    font-size:0.95rem; line-height:1.4; max-width:640px;
  }
  .lb-count{
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono', monospace; font-size:0.7rem;
    letter-spacing:0.14em; color:var(--brass-light);
  }
  @media (max-width:720px){
    .lb{ padding:52px 8px 96px; }
    .lb-nav{ width:46px; height:46px; margin-top:-23px; }
    .lb-prev-btn{ left:4px; } .lb-next-btn{ right:4px; }
    .lb-cap{ font-size:0.88rem; }
  }

  /* ---------- home page teaser strip ---------- */
  .gstrip-sec{ background:var(--ink); color:var(--paper); overflow:hidden; }
  .gstrip-sec .section-head h2{ color:var(--paper); }
  .gstrip-sec .section-head p{ color:rgba(246,241,228,0.62); }
  .gstrip{
    display:flex; gap:14px; overflow-x:auto;
    padding:4px 0 18px; scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch; scrollbar-width:thin;
  }
  .gstrip::-webkit-scrollbar{ height:5px; }
  .gstrip::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{ background:rgba(184,147,63,.5); border-radius:4px; }
  .gstrip-item{
    flex:0 0 auto; width:230px; height:168px;
    border-radius:10px; overflow:hidden; position:relative;
    scroll-snap-align:start; cursor:pointer; border:none; padding:0;
    background:var(--ink-2);
    transition:transform .4s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1), box-shadow .4s ease;
  }
  .gstrip-item img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover;
    opacity:0; transition:opacity .5s ease, transform .6s ease; }
  .gstrip-item img.loaded{ opacity:1; }
  .gstrip-item::after{
    content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
    border:1px solid rgba(184,147,63,.3); border-radius:10px;
    transition:border-color .3s ease;
  }
  @media (hover:hover){
    .gstrip-item:hover{ transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:0 20px 36px -18px rgba(0,0,0,.7); }
    .gstrip-item:hover img{ transform:scale(1.08); }
    .gstrip-item:hover::after{ border-color:var(--brass); }
  }
  @media (max-width:520px){ .gstrip-item{ width:186px; height:138px; } }