/* === BASE === */
/* =========================================================
   NORTHSTONE GROUP — Base Styles
   Tokens · Reset · Cursor · Preloader · Nav · Buttons
   Typography · Layout · Footer · Page Hero · Popup · Mobile
   ========================================================= */

/* =========================================================
   NORTHSTONE GROUP — Luxury Real Estate
   Master Stylesheet
   ========================================================= */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Cormorant+Garamond:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;1,300;1,400&family=Jost:wght@200;300;400;500;600;700&display=swap');

/* ---------- ROOT TOKENS ---------- */
:root {
  --bg-deep:        #0B0B0C;
  --bg-surface:     #151618;
  --bg-elevated:    #1C1F22;
  --bg-glass:       rgba(21, 22, 24, 0.72);

  --gold:           #C9A96A;
  --gold-champagne: #D8C3A5;
  --gold-light:     #E4C78A;
  --gold-dim:       #B08D57;
  --gold-glow:      rgba(201, 169, 106, 0.25);

  --cream:          #F7F5F2;
  --cream-soft:     #C9CDD3;
  --muted:          #8E939B;
  --muted-dim:      #5A5E64;

  --hairline:       rgba(201, 169, 106, 0.25);
  --hairline-soft:  rgba(247, 245, 242, 0.08);
  --divider:        #2A2D31;

  --font-display:   'Cormorant Garamond', 'Garamond', serif;
  --font-body:      'Jost', -apple-system, sans-serif;

  --ease-out:       cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --ease-in-out:    cubic-bezier(0.65, 0, 0.35, 1);
  --ease-luxury:    cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);

  --max-width:      1440px;
  --gutter:         clamp(20px, 4vw, 60px);
  --section-pad:    clamp(80px, 12vw, 160px);

}



/* ---------- RESET ---------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }


html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale; overflow-x: hidden; }


body {
  background: var(--bg-deep);
  color: var(--cream);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  cursor: none;
}


@media (max-width: 1024px) { body { cursor: auto; } }


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


a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; transition: color .3s var(--ease-out); }


button { font-family: inherit; cursor: none; border: none; background: none; color: inherit; }


@media (max-width: 1024px) { button { cursor: pointer; } }


ul { list-style: none; }


input, textarea, select { font-family: inherit; }



::selection { background: var(--gold); color: var(--bg-deep); }



/* ---------- CUSTOM CURSOR ---------- */
.cursor-dot, .cursor-ring {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; pointer-events: none; z-index: 2147483647;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%); transition: opacity .3s, width .3s var(--ease-out), height .3s var(--ease-out), border-color .3s;
  mix-blend-mode: difference;
}


.cursor-dot { width: 6px; height: 6px; background: var(--gold-light); border-radius: 50%; }


.cursor-ring { width: 38px; height: 38px; border: 1px solid var(--gold-light); border-radius: 50%; }


.cursor-ring.hover { width: 70px; height: 70px; border-color: var(--gold); background: var(--gold-glow); }


@media (max-width: 1024px) { .cursor-dot, .cursor-ring { display: none; } }



/* ---------- PRELOADER ---------- */
.preloader {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 10000; background: var(--bg-deep);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-direction: column;
  transition: opacity .8s var(--ease-out), visibility .8s;
  overflow: hidden;
}


.preloader.hidden { opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; }


.preloader::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute;
  top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 600px; height: 600px; max-width: 90vw; max-height: 90vw;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--gold-glow) 0%, transparent 65%);
  opacity: 0.6; pointer-events: none;
}


.preloader-mark {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  animation: preloadFade 1.3s var(--ease-luxury) both;
}


.preloader-mark-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 300;
  font-size: clamp(38px, 6vw, 72px); color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.34em; text-transform: uppercase; line-height: 1;
  text-indent: 0.34em;
}


.preloader-mark-group {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 18px; margin-top: 16px;
  font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.46em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-dim);
}


.preloader-mark-group::before, .preloader-mark-group::after {
  content: ''; width: 36px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold-dim);
}


.preloader-tagline {
  margin-top: 30px; font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(13px, 1.4vw, 17px); color: var(--cream-soft);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em; position: relative; z-index: 2;
  opacity: 0; animation: preloadFade 1.2s var(--ease-out) 0.5s forwards;
}


.preloader-tagline .dot { color: var(--gold); margin: 0 8px; }


.preloader-progress {
  position: absolute; bottom: 60px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 220px; height: 1px; background: var(--hairline-soft); overflow: hidden;
}


.preloader-progress::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: var(--gold);
  transform: translateX(-100%); animation: loadBar 1.8s var(--ease-out) forwards;
}


@keyframes loadBar { to { transform: translateX(0); } }


@keyframes preloadFade {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}



/* ---------- NAVIGATION ---------- */
.nav {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 100;
  padding: 26px var(--gutter); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  transition: background .4s var(--ease-out), padding .4s var(--ease-out), border-color .4s;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}


.nav.scrolled {
  background: rgba(13, 11, 8, 0.85); backdrop-filter: blur(20px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  padding: 16px var(--gutter); border-bottom-color: var(--hairline-soft);
}


.nav-brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }


.nav-brand-mark {
  height: 34px; width: auto; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold); transition: filter .6s var(--ease-luxury), transform .6s var(--ease-luxury);
}


.nav-brand-mark img {
  height: 100%; width: auto; display: block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 0 rgba(201, 169, 106,0));
  transition: filter .5s var(--ease-out);
}


.nav-brand:hover .nav-brand-mark { transform: scale(1.06); }
.nav-brand:hover .nav-brand-mark img { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 14px var(--gold-glow)); }


.nav-brand-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1; }


.nav-brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 22px; font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em; color: var(--cream);
}


.nav-brand-tag {
  font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: 0.32em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold); margin-top: 4px;
}



.nav-menu { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 38px; }


.nav-link {
  font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cream-soft); position: relative; padding: 6px 0;
}


.nav-link::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .5s var(--ease-luxury);
}


.nav-link:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }


.nav-link:hover::after, .nav-link.active::after { transform: scaleX(1); }


.nav-link.active { color: var(--gold-light); }



.nav-cta {
  padding: 10px 22px; background: var(--gold); border: 2px solid var(--gold); color: var(--bg-deep);
  font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 4px; transition: background .3s, box-shadow .3s, transform .2s;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(201, 169, 106,0.25);
}


.nav-cta:hover {
  background: var(--gold-light); border-color: var(--gold-light); color: var(--bg-deep);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(201, 169, 106,0.4); transform: translateY(-1px);
}



.nav-toggle { display: none; width: 30px; height: 22px; position: relative; }


.nav-toggle span {
  position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; height: 1px; background: var(--cream);
  transition: transform .4s var(--ease-out), opacity .3s;
}


.nav-toggle span:nth-child(1) { top: 0; }


.nav-toggle span:nth-child(2) { top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); }


.nav-toggle span:nth-child(3) { bottom: 0; }


.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(1) { top: 50%; transform: rotate(45deg); }


.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }


.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(3) { bottom: auto; top: 50%; transform: rotate(-45deg); }



@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .nav-toggle { display: block; }
  .nav-menu, .nav-cta { display: none; }
  .nav-menu.open {
    display: flex; position: fixed; inset: 0; background: var(--bg-deep);
    flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; align-items: center; gap: 40px;
    z-index: 9999; padding-top: 80px;
  }
  .nav-menu.open .nav-link { font-size: 22px; font-family: var(--font-display); }
}



  .nav-menu.open ~ .nav-cta {
    display: none; /* CTA replaced by Book Consultation in mobile menu */
  }


  /* Show submenu items in mobile open state */
  .nav-menu.open .nav-has-sub .nav-submenu {
    position: static;
    display: block;
    background: transparent;
    padding: 0;
    margin-top: -20px;
    text-align: center;
  }


  .nav-menu.open .nav-has-sub .nav-submenu a {
    font-size: 14px;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    padding: 6px 0;
    display: block;
    color: var(--gold);
    opacity: 0.85;
  }



/* ---------- BUTTONS ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
  padding: 16px 34px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  transition: background .35s var(--ease-out), color .35s var(--ease-out), box-shadow .35s var(--ease-out), transform .2s var(--ease-out);
  white-space: nowrap; border-radius: 4px; font-weight: 600;
}


.btn-primary {
  background: var(--gold); color: var(--bg-deep);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(201, 169, 106,0.28);
}


.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--gold-light); color: var(--bg-deep);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 28px rgba(201, 169, 106,0.42);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}


.btn-outline {
  background: transparent; border: 2px solid var(--gold); color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(201, 169, 106,0.12);
}


.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--gold); color: var(--bg-deep);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(201, 169, 106,0.35);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}


.btn-ghost { color: var(--cream); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold); padding: 8px 0; border-radius: 0; }


.btn-arrow {
  width: 14px; height: 1px; background: currentColor; position: relative;
  transition: width .3s var(--ease-out);
}


.btn-arrow::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; right: 0; top: 50%; width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-right: 1px solid currentColor; border-top: 1px solid currentColor;
  transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(45deg);
}


.btn:hover .btn-arrow { width: 22px; }



/* ---------- TYPOGRAPHY ---------- */
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
  font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.38em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold); font-weight: 400;
}


.eyebrow::before {
  content: ''; width: 32px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold);
}


.eyebrow.center { justify-content: center; }


.eyebrow.center::after {
  content: ''; width: 32px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold);
}



h1, h2, h3, h4 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.05; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }



.display-1 {
  font-size: clamp(48px, 8vw, 128px); font-weight: 300;
}


.display-2 {
  font-size: clamp(40px, 6vw, 92px); font-weight: 300;
}


.h2 {
  font-size: clamp(32px, 4.5vw, 68px); font-weight: 300;
}


.h3 {
  font-size: clamp(24px, 3vw, 42px); font-weight: 400;
}


.italic {
  font-style: italic; font-weight: 300;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, var(--gold-dim) 0%, var(--gold-light) 45%, var(--gold) 75%, var(--gold-light) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
}



.lead {
  font-size: clamp(16px, 1.4vw, 19px); color: var(--cream-soft); line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 56ch; font-weight: 300;
}



/* ---------- LAYOUT ---------- */
.container {
  max-width: var(--max-width); margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--gutter);
}


.section { padding: var(--section-pad) 0; position: relative; }


.section-marker {
  position: absolute; top: var(--section-pad); left: var(--gutter);
  font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.32em; color: var(--muted);
  text-transform: uppercase; display: flex; gap: 8px;
}


.section-marker .num { color: var(--gold); }


@media (max-width: 768px) { .section-marker { display: none; } }




/* ---------- FOOTER ---------- */
.footer {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-deep) 0%, var(--bg-surface) 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid transparent;
  border-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold-dim) 20%, var(--gold) 50%, var(--gold-dim) 80%, transparent) 1;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.footer::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: -280px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 900px; height: 560px; pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, var(--gold-glow) 0%, transparent 65%);
  opacity: 0.35;
}

.footer::after {
  content: 'NORTHSTONE';
  position: absolute; left: 50%; bottom: -0.11em; transform: translateX(-50%);
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(90px, 14vw, 220px); line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em; white-space: nowrap;
  color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke: 1px var(--hairline);
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 0; user-select: none;
}


/* ---- CTA banner ---- */
.footer-cta {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  padding: 64px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft);
}

.footer-cta-inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 40px; flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-cta-text h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 400; color: var(--cream);
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3.4vw, 38px); line-height: 1.25; margin-top: 12px;
}

.footer-cta-btn { flex-shrink: 0; }


.footer-grid {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 80px;
  padding: 80px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft);
}


.footer-brand .nav-brand { margin-bottom: 30px; }


.footer-brand p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 30px; max-width: 36ch; }


.footer-social { display: flex; gap: 14px; }


.footer-social a {
  width: 42px; height: 42px; border: 1px solid var(--hairline); border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: all .4s var(--ease-out); color: var(--cream-soft);
}


.footer-social a:hover {
  background: var(--gold); color: var(--bg-deep); border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 8px 20px var(--gold-glow);
}



.footer-col h4 {
  position: relative;
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.3em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 28px; padding-bottom: 16px;
}

.footer-col h4::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 28px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold-dim);
}


.footer-col ul li { margin-bottom: 14px; }


.footer-col ul li a {
  position: relative; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-size: 14px; color: var(--cream-soft); transition: color .3s var(--ease-out), gap .3s var(--ease-out);
}

.footer-col ul li a::before {
  content: ''; width: 0; height: 1px; background: var(--gold);
  transition: width .3s var(--ease-out); flex-shrink: 0;
}

.footer-col ul li a:hover { color: var(--gold); gap: 10px; }
.footer-col ul li a:hover::before { width: 12px; }



.footer-contact-item { margin-bottom: 22px; font-size: 14px; color: var(--cream-soft); line-height: 1.6; }


.footer-contact-item span { display: block; font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.28em; color: var(--gold); text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 6px; }

.footer-contact-item a { transition: color .3s var(--ease-out); }
.footer-contact-item a:hover { color: var(--gold); }



.footer-bottom {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  padding: 32px 0; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px; font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}


.footer-bottom a { color: var(--muted); transition: color .3s var(--ease-out); }


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



@media (max-width: 1024px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 50px; } }


@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .footer-cta-inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .footer-cta-btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; } }



/* =========================================================
   INNER PAGES
   ========================================================= */

/* ---------- PAGE HERO ---------- */
.page-hero {
  position: relative; min-height: 70vh; min-height: 70svh;
  display: flex; align-items: end; padding: 180px var(--gutter) 80px;
  overflow: hidden;
}


.page-hero-media { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; }


.page-hero-media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }


.page-hero-media::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(13, 11, 8,0.6) 0%, rgba(13, 11, 8,0.85) 100%);
}


.page-hero-inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; max-width: var(--max-width); margin: 0 auto; width: 100%; }


.page-hero-eyebrow { color: var(--gold); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.38em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 24px; }


.page-hero-title { font-size: clamp(48px, 8vw, 120px); font-weight: 300; letter-spacing: -0.015em; line-height: 1; }


.page-hero-title .italic { display: block; color: var(--gold-light); padding-left: 6%; }


.breadcrumb {
  position: absolute; top: 120px; left: var(--gutter); z-index: 2;
  font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; color: var(--cream-soft); text-transform: uppercase;
}


.breadcrumb a { color: var(--muted); }


.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--gold); }


.breadcrumb span { margin: 0 12px; color: var(--gold); }



/* ---------- ABOUT PAGE ---------- */
.about-intro { padding: var(--section-pad) 0; }


.about-intro-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.3fr; gap: 100px; }


.about-intro-side .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 30px; }


.about-intro-side h2 { font-size: clamp(34px, 4vw, 58px); }


.about-intro-content p { font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.85; color: var(--cream-soft); margin-bottom: 26px; }


@media (max-width: 1024px) { .about-intro-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 50px; } }



.values { padding: var(--section-pad) 0; background: var(--bg-surface); }


.values-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 1px; margin-top: 80px; background: var(--hairline-soft); border: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft); }


.value-item { background: var(--bg-surface); padding: 60px 50px; transition: background .4s; min-height: 280px; }


.value-item:hover { background: var(--bg-elevated); }


.value-num { font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic; color: var(--gold); font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 36px; }


.value-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 32px; font-weight: 400; color: var(--cream); margin-bottom: 18px; }


.value-text { color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.7; font-size: 15px; }


@media (max-width: 768px) { .values-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }



.leadership { padding: var(--section-pad) 0; }


.leaders { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 40px; margin-top: 80px; }


.leader { position: relative; }


.leader-img { aspect-ratio: 3/4; overflow: hidden; margin-bottom: 24px; background: var(--bg-elevated); position: relative; }


.leader-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; filter: grayscale(0.4); transition: filter .6s, transform 1.2s var(--ease-luxury); }


.leader:hover .leader-img img { filter: grayscale(0); transform: scale(1.05); }


.leader-name { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 26px; color: var(--cream); margin-bottom: 6px; }


.leader-role { font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.22em; color: var(--gold); text-transform: uppercase; }


@media (max-width: 1024px) { .leaders { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }


@media (max-width: 600px) { .leaders { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }



/* ---------- PROJECT CATEGORY PAGE ---------- */
.cat-intro { padding: var(--section-pad) 0; }


.cat-intro-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 80px; align-items: center; }


.cat-intro-img { aspect-ratio: 5/6; overflow: hidden; position: relative; }


.cat-intro-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }


.cat-intro-content .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 24px; }


.cat-intro-content h2 { margin-bottom: 30px; }


.cat-intro-content p { color: var(--cream-soft); line-height: 1.85; margin-bottom: 22px; }


@media (max-width: 1024px) { .cat-intro-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 50px; } }



.listings { padding: var(--section-pad) 0; background: var(--bg-surface); }


.listing { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr; gap: 80px; align-items: center; padding: 60px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft); }


.listing:last-child { border-bottom: none; }


.listing:nth-child(even) { direction: rtl; }


.listing:nth-child(even) > * { direction: ltr; }


.listing-img { aspect-ratio: 4/3; overflow: hidden; position: relative; }


.listing-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 1.2s var(--ease-luxury); }


.listing:hover .listing-img img { transform: scale(1.06); }


.listing-status {
  position: absolute; top: 24px; left: 24px; padding: 8px 16px;
  background: rgba(13, 11, 8,0.7); backdrop-filter: blur(10px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.28em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); border: 1px solid var(--gold);
}


.listing-content .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 18px; }


.listing-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 48px); font-weight: 400; color: var(--cream); margin-bottom: 14px; }


.listing-loc { font-size: 14px; color: var(--cream-soft); margin-bottom: 30px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }


.listing-loc::before { content: ''; width: 5px; height: 5px; background: var(--gold); border-radius: 50%; }


.listing-desc { color: var(--cream-soft); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 36px; }


.listing-specs { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 30px; padding: 28px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft); margin-bottom: 36px; }


.listing-specs div span { display: block; font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.28em; color: var(--gold); text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 6px; }


.listing-specs div { font-size: 16px; color: var(--cream); }


@media (max-width: 1024px) { .listing, .listing:nth-child(even) { grid-template-columns: 1fr; direction: ltr; gap: 40px; } }



.amenities { padding: var(--section-pad) 0; }


.amenities-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 30px; margin-top: 70px; }


.amenity { padding: 36px 26px; border: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft); text-align: center; transition: all .4s; }


.amenity:hover { border-color: var(--gold); background: var(--bg-surface); transform: translateY(-4px); }


.amenity-icon { width: 44px; height: 44px; margin: 0 auto 22px; color: var(--gold); }


.amenity-name { font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: var(--cream); }


@media (max-width: 1024px) { .amenities-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }



/* ---------- INVESTMENT PAGE ---------- */
.invest-hero-stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 30px; margin-top: 60px; }


.invest-stat { padding: 30px; border: 1px solid var(--hairline); background: var(--bg-glass); backdrop-filter: blur(10px); }


.invest-stat-num { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 44px; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 6px; }


.invest-stat-label { font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.22em; color: var(--cream-soft); text-transform: uppercase; }


@media (max-width: 768px) { .invest-hero-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }



.invest-services { padding: var(--section-pad) 0; }


.invest-services-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 1px; margin-top: 80px; background: var(--hairline-soft); border: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft); }


.invest-service { background: var(--bg-deep); padding: 60px 50px; transition: background .4s; }


.invest-service:hover { background: var(--bg-surface); }


.invest-service-num { font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic; font-size: 56px; color: var(--gold-dim); margin-bottom: 24px; line-height: 1; }


.invest-service h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 28px; color: var(--cream); margin-bottom: 18px; }


.invest-service p { color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.8; font-size: 15px; }


@media (max-width: 768px) { .invest-services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }



/* ---------- TESTIMONIALS PAGE ---------- */
.testimonials-page-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 40px;
  padding: var(--section-pad) 0;
}


.testimonial-card {
  padding: 50px 44px; border: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft); background: var(--bg-surface);
  transition: border-color .4s; position: relative;
}


.testimonial-card::before { content: '"'; position: absolute; top: 20px; left: 30px; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 100px; color: var(--gold); opacity: 0.18; line-height: 1; }


.testimonial-card:hover { border-color: var(--gold); }


.testimonial-card-quote { font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic; font-size: 22px; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--cream); margin-bottom: 36px; position: relative; z-index: 2; }


.testimonial-card-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 18px; padding-top: 24px; border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft); }


.testimonial-card-avatar { width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--bg-elevated); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-family: var(--font-display); color: var(--gold); font-size: 22px; flex-shrink: 0; border: 1px solid var(--gold); }


.testimonial-card-name { color: var(--cream); font-size: 15px; }


.testimonial-card-role { color: var(--muted); font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.08em; margin-top: 4px; }


@media (max-width: 768px) { .testimonials-page-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }



/* ---------- CONTACT PAGE ---------- */
.contact-section { padding: var(--section-pad) 0; }


.contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr; gap: 100px; }


.contact-info .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 24px; }


.contact-info h2 { margin-bottom: 40px; }


.contact-info p { color: var(--cream-soft); margin-bottom: 50px; line-height: 1.8; }


.contact-list li { padding: 24px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft); display: flex; align-items: start; gap: 22px; }


.contact-list li:first-child { border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft); }


.contact-icon { width: 24px; height: 24px; color: var(--gold); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 4px; }


.contact-list-label { font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.32em; color: var(--gold); text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 6px; }


.contact-list-value { color: var(--cream); font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; }



.contact-form { padding: 60px; background: var(--bg-surface); border: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft); }


.contact-form h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 32px; color: var(--cream); margin-bottom: 30px; }


.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 24px; }


.form-group { margin-bottom: 24px; }


.form-group label { display: block; font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.28em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 10px; }


.form-group input, .form-group select, .form-group textarea {
  width: 100%; padding: 16px 18px; background: var(--bg-deep);
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft); color: var(--cream);
  font-size: 15px; font-family: inherit; transition: border-color .3s;
}


.form-group input:focus, .form-group select:focus, .form-group textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--gold); }


.form-group textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 120px; }


.contact-form .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; margin-top: 12px; }


@media (max-width: 1024px) { .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 60px; } .contact-form { padding: 40px 30px; } .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }



/* ---------- FLOATING WHATSAPP ---------- */
.float-wa {
  position: fixed; bottom: 30px; right: 30px; z-index: 90;
  width: 58px; height: 58px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(201, 169, 106, 0.35);
  animation: floatPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease-out);
}


.float-wa:hover { transform: scale(1.1) rotate(8deg); }


.float-wa svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; color: var(--bg-deep); }


@keyframes floatPulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(201, 169, 106, 0.35), 0 0 0 0 rgba(201, 169, 106, 0.4); }
  50% { box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(201, 169, 106, 0.35), 0 0 0 20px rgba(201, 169, 106, 0); }
}



/* ---------- REVEAL ANIMATIONS ---------- */
.js-reveal-ready .reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(40px); transition: opacity 1s var(--ease-out), transform 1s var(--ease-luxury); }


.reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }


.js-reveal-ready .reveal-stagger > * { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); transition: opacity .8s var(--ease-out), transform .8s var(--ease-luxury); pointer-events: none; }


.reveal-stagger.visible > * { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); pointer-events: auto; }


.reveal-stagger.visible > *:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: .05s; }


.reveal-stagger.visible > *:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: .15s; }


.reveal-stagger.visible > *:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: .25s; }


.reveal-stagger.visible > *:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: .35s; }


.reveal-stagger.visible > *:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: .45s; }


.reveal-stagger.visible > *:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: .55s; }



/* ---------- UTILITIES ---------- */
.text-gold { color: var(--gold); }


.text-cream { color: var(--cream); }


.mt-0 { margin-top: 0 !important; }




/* ---------- POPUP / LEAD FORM MODAL ---------- */
.popup-overlay {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 99999;
  background: rgba(13, 11, 8, 0.78); backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  padding: 30px 20px;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity .5s var(--ease-out), visibility .5s;
}


.popup-overlay.open { opacity: 1 !important; visibility: visible !important; pointer-events: auto !important; }


.popup {
  position: relative; width: 100%; max-width: 720px;
  max-height: calc(100vh - 60px); overflow-y: auto;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(28, 24, 20, 0.92) 0%, rgba(14, 12, 10, 0.96) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  padding: clamp(36px, 4vw, 56px) clamp(28px, 4vw, 60px);
  transform: translateY(40px) scale(0.96);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: transform .7s var(--ease-luxury), opacity .5s var(--ease-out);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 0 1px var(--hairline-soft);
}


.popup-overlay.open .popup { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); opacity: 1; }


.popup::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
}


.popup-close {
  position: absolute; top: 22px; right: 22px;
  width: 38px; height: 38px; border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--cream-soft); cursor: none; transition: all .4s var(--ease-out);
  background: transparent;
}


.popup-close:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); transform: rotate(90deg); }


@media (max-width: 1024px) { .popup-close { cursor: pointer; } }


.popup-close svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }



.popup-eyebrow {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 18px;
  font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.4em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold);
}


.popup-eyebrow::before { content: ''; width: 30px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); }


.popup-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(28px, 3.4vw, 42px);
  font-weight: 300; color: var(--cream); line-height: 1.1; margin-bottom: 14px;
}


.popup-title .italic { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold-light); }


.popup-sub { color: var(--cream-soft); font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 36px; line-height: 1.7; }



.popup-row { margin-bottom: 28px; }


.popup-label {
  display: block; font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.32em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 14px;
}


.popup-options {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px;
}


.popup-pill {
  position: relative;
  padding: 12px 22px; border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  background: rgba(20, 17, 15, 0.4);
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cream-soft); cursor: none;
  transition: all .35s var(--ease-out);
  flex: 1 1 auto; min-width: 110px; text-align: center;
}


@media (max-width: 1024px) { .popup-pill { cursor: pointer; } }


.popup-pill:hover { border-color: var(--gold-dim); color: var(--cream); }


.popup-pill.active {
  background: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--bg-deep);
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px var(--gold-glow);
}


.popup-pill input { position: absolute; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; }



.popup-select, .popup-input {
  width: 100%; padding: 16px 18px;
  background: rgba(20, 17, 15, 0.4); border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  color: var(--cream); font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  transition: border-color .4s var(--ease-out), background .4s var(--ease-out);
  appearance: none; -webkit-appearance: none;
}


.popup-select {
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8' viewBox='0 0 12 8'><path d='M1 1l5 5 5-5' stroke='%23C9A66B' stroke-width='1.4' fill='none' stroke-linecap='round'/></svg>");
  background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: right 20px center;
  padding-right: 46px;
}


.popup-select:focus, .popup-input:focus {
  outline: none; border-color: var(--gold); background: rgba(20, 17, 15, 0.7);
}


.popup-select option { background: var(--bg-elevated); color: var(--cream); }



.popup-row-double { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px; }


@media (max-width: 600px) { .popup-row-double { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }



.popup-submit {
  width: 100%; margin-top: 12px; padding: 18px 36px;
  background: var(--gold); border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  color: var(--bg-deep); font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.24em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 700;
  cursor: none; position: relative; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 4px;
  transition: background .35s var(--ease-out), box-shadow .35s var(--ease-out), transform .2s var(--ease-out);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(201, 169, 106,0.3);
}


@media (max-width: 1024px) { .popup-submit { cursor: pointer; } }


.popup-submit:hover {
  background: var(--gold-light); border-color: var(--gold-light);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(201, 169, 106,0.45);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}


.popup-submit:disabled { opacity: 0.7; cursor: not-allowed; transform: none; box-shadow: none; }


.popup-submit-arrow {
  display: inline-block; width: 16px; height: 1px; background: currentColor; position: relative;
}


.popup-submit-arrow::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; right: 0; top: -3px;
  width: 7px; height: 7px; border-right: 1px solid currentColor; border-top: 1px solid currentColor;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}



.popup-foot {
  margin-top: 22px; font-size: 11px; color: var(--muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-align: center; line-height: 1.7;
}



/* ---------- FLOATING ENQUIRE BUTTON (separate from WhatsApp) ---------- */
.float-enquire {
  position: fixed; right: 24px; bottom: 96px; z-index: 80;
  padding: 14px 22px; background: var(--gold); color: var(--bg-deep);
  font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 500;
  cursor: none; transition: all .4s var(--ease-luxury);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(201, 169, 106,0.3);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  border: none;
}


@media (max-width: 1024px) { .float-enquire { cursor: pointer; } }


.float-enquire:hover {
  background: var(--cream); transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(201, 169, 106,0.5);
}


.float-enquire::before {
  content: ''; width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--bg-deep);
  animation: enquirePulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}


@keyframes enquirePulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.4); opacity: 0.5; }
}


@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .float-enquire { right: 16px; bottom: 78px; padding: 12px 16px; font-size: 10px; }
}




/* ---------- FLOAT BUTTON STACKING (fix mobile overlap) ---------- */
.float-wa { bottom: 24px; right: 24px; }


.float-enquire { right: 24px; bottom: 100px; }


@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .float-wa { bottom: 20px; right: 16px; width: 52px; height: 52px; }
  .float-enquire { bottom: 86px; right: 16px; padding: 11px 16px; font-size: 10px; }
}



/* ---------- MOBILE REFINEMENTS ---------- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Tighter page-hero on mobile so the heading isn't pushed off-screen */
  .page-hero { padding: 140px var(--gutter) 60px; min-height: 60vh; min-height: 60svh; }
  .breadcrumb { top: 96px; font-size: 11px; }
  .why-hero { padding: 140px 0 80px; }
  .faq-hero { padding: 130px 0 70px; }
  .mkt-hero { padding: 140px 0 80px; }

  /* Reduce hero h1 line-height a touch */
  .hero-title { line-height: 1; }

  /* Marquee smaller on mobile so it doesn't dwarf the hero */
  .marquee-item { font-size: 20px; gap: 40px; }
  .marquee-track { gap: 40px; }

  /* Hero meta gap fix on mobile */
  .hero { padding-bottom: 80px; }

  /* Footer brand description more readable */
  .footer-brand p { font-size: 14px; }

  /* Section markers off, but section heads still need room */
  .section-head { margin-bottom: 50px; }
}



@media (max-width: 480px) {
  /* Container padding can be tighter */
  :root { --gutter: 18px; }
  /* Buttons on small screens — wrap fine, but make them fuller width when stacked */
  .cta-actions .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
  .hero-actions .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
}



/* ---------- POPUP: better mobile scroll & form fit ---------- */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .popup { padding: 32px 22px; max-height: calc(100vh - 30px); }
  .popup-title { font-size: 26px; }
  .popup-pill { font-size: 11px; padding: 10px 14px; letter-spacing: 0.12em; }
  .popup-options { gap: 8px; }
}



/* ---------- IMG RENDER QUALITY ---------- */
img { color-scheme: dark; }



/* ---------- ENSURE NAV ALWAYS ABOVE FLOATS ---------- */
.nav { z-index: 100; }


.float-wa, .float-enquire { z-index: 90; }


.popup-overlay { z-index: 99999; }




/* ============================================================
   v6 ADDITIONS — May 2026
   404 page · Thank-you page · Calendly button · Sprite-ready
   ============================================================ */

/* ---------- 404 PAGE ---------- */
.error-page {
  min-height: 100vh; min-height: 100svh;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  padding: 160px var(--gutter) 100px;
  background: var(--bg-deep);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}


.error-page::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 30%, rgba(201, 169, 106,0.08), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}


.error-inner { text-align: center; max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto; position: relative; }


.error-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic; font-weight: 300;
  font-size: clamp(120px, 22vw, 280px); line-height: 1;
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1px var(--gold-dim);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}


.error-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(32px, 5vw, 56px); font-weight: 300; color: var(--cream);
  line-height: 1.12; margin: 24px 0 28px;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}


.error-lead { color: var(--cream-soft); font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.75; max-width: 540px; margin: 0 auto 44px; }


.error-actions { display: flex; gap: 16px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 50px; }


.error-shortcuts {
  font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.32em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted); padding-top: 30px; border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft);
}


.error-shortcuts a { color: var(--cream-soft); text-decoration: none; transition: color .3s; }


.error-shortcuts a:hover { color: var(--gold); }


.error-shortcuts span { color: var(--gold-dim); margin: 0 10px; }


@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .error-actions .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .error-shortcuts { font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.2em; }
  .error-shortcuts span { margin: 0 6px; }
}



/* ---------- THANK YOU PAGE ---------- */
.thank-page {
  min-height: 100vh; min-height: 100svh;
  padding: 160px var(--gutter) 100px;
  background: var(--bg-deep);
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}


.thank-page::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 20%, rgba(201, 169, 106,0.10), transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 80%, rgba(201, 169, 106,0.06), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}


.thank-inner { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center; position: relative; }


.thank-mark { color: var(--gold); margin: 0 auto 30px; display: inline-flex; }


.thank-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 300;
  font-size: clamp(34px, 5.5vw, 60px); color: var(--cream);
  line-height: 1.12; margin: 22px 0 28px; letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}


.thank-lead { color: var(--cream-soft); font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.75; max-width: 580px; margin: 0 auto 50px; }


.thank-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  text-align: left;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}


.thank-card-row { padding: clamp(28px, 3vw, 40px) clamp(28px, 3vw, 44px); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft); }


.thank-card-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }


.thank-card-label {
  font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.32em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 18px;
}


.thank-card-body ol { padding-left: 18px; margin: 0; }


.thank-card-body ol li {
  color: var(--cream-soft); font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.75;
  padding: 6px 0 6px 8px;
}


.thank-card-body ol li::marker { color: var(--gold); font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic; }


.thank-link {
  display: inline-block; margin-right: 24px; margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: var(--cream); text-decoration: none;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 18px; font-weight: 400;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold-dim);
  padding-bottom: 3px;
  transition: color .3s, border-color .3s;
}


.thank-link:hover { color: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); }


.thank-actions { display: flex; gap: 16px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }


@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .thank-actions .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .thank-link { margin-right: 18px; font-size: 16px; }
}



/* ---------- POPUP: CALENDLY DIVIDER + BUTTON ---------- */
.popup-divider {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
  margin: 28px 0 22px;
  font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.3em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
}


.popup-divider::before,
.popup-divider::after {
  content: ''; flex: 1; height: 1px; background: var(--hairline-soft);
}


.popup-calendly {
  width: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 16px 22px;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  color: var(--cream);
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 500; font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em; text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;
  transition: border-color .4s, background .4s, color .4s;
}


.popup-calendly:hover { border-color: var(--gold); background: rgba(201, 169, 106,0.06); color: var(--gold); }


.popup-calendly svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }



/* ---------- FORM STATES (loading / success / error inline) ---------- */
.form-status { display: none; padding: 14px 18px; margin-top: 18px; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.5; }


.form-status.is-visible { display: block; }


.form-status.is-success { background: rgba(180,220,180,0.08); border-left: 2px solid #9BC59B; color: #C8E5C8; }


.form-status.is-error   { background: rgba(220,140,140,0.08); border-left: 2px solid #D08585; color: #E8B5B5; }


.form-status.is-loading { background: rgba(201, 169, 106,0.06); border-left: 2px solid var(--gold-dim); color: var(--cream-soft); }


.popup-submit:disabled, .form-submit:disabled { opacity: 0.55; cursor: wait; }




/* ============================================================
   v7 ADDITIONS — May 2026
   Marketing tier pricing
   ============================================================ */

.mkt-tier-price {
  display: flex; align-items: baseline; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px;
  padding: 20px 0 22px;
  margin: 0 0 22px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft);
}


.mkt-tier-price-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 400;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.2vw, 40px);
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}


.mkt-tier-price-period {
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 13px; color: var(--cream-soft);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}


.mkt-tier-price-from {
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.32em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  flex-basis: 100%;
}


.mkt-tier-featured .mkt-tier-price-num { color: var(--gold-light); }



/* === STYLE === */
/* =========================================================
   NORTHSTONE GROUP — Luxury Real Estate
   Master Stylesheet
   ========================================================= */



/* =========================================================
   HOMEPAGE
   ========================================================= */

/* ---------- HERO ---------- */
.hero {
  position: relative; min-height: 100vh; min-height: 100svh;
  display: flex; align-items: flex-end; padding: 0 var(--gutter) clamp(60px, 8vw, 120px);
  overflow: hidden;
}


.hero-media { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; }


.hero-media::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(13, 11, 8,0.55) 0%, rgba(13, 11, 8,0.3) 40%, rgba(13, 11, 8,0.95) 100%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, transparent 0%, rgba(13, 11, 8,0.4) 80%);
}


.hero-media img, .hero-media video {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  animation: kenburns 20s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}


@keyframes kenburns {
  from { transform: scale(1) translate(0, 0); }
  to { transform: scale(1.08) translate(-2%, -1%); }
}



.hero-inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; width: 100%; max-width: var(--max-width); margin: 0 auto; }


.hero-eyebrow { margin-bottom: 28px; opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp 1s var(--ease-out) .6s forwards; }


.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(48px, 9vw, 148px); font-weight: 300; line-height: 0.95;
  margin-bottom: 32px; color: var(--cream); letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}


.hero-title span {
  display: block; opacity: 0; transform: translateY(40px);
  animation: heroLine 1.2s var(--ease-luxury) forwards;
}


.hero-title span:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: .2s; }


.hero-title span:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: .5s; font-style: italic; color: var(--gold-light); padding-left: 8%; }


.hero-title span:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: .8s; }


@keyframes heroLine { to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }


@keyframes fadeUp { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }



.hero-meta {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: end;
  margin-top: 80px; opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp 1s var(--ease-out) 1.1s forwards;
}


.hero-meta p { max-width: 48ch; color: var(--cream-soft); font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.8; }


.hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 18px; justify-content: flex-end; flex-wrap: wrap; }


@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-meta { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 30px; margin-top: 40px; }
  .hero-actions { justify-content: flex-start; }
}



.hero-scroll {
  position: absolute; bottom: 40px; right: var(--gutter); z-index: 3;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
  font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.32em; color: var(--gold);
  text-transform: uppercase; writing-mode: vertical-rl;
}


.hero-scroll::after {
  content: ''; width: 1px; height: 70px; background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold), transparent);
  animation: scrollLine 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}


@keyframes scrollLine { 0%, 100% { transform: scaleY(1); transform-origin: top; } 50% { transform: scaleY(0.3); } }


@media (max-width: 768px) { .hero-scroll { display: none; } }



/* ---------- MARQUEE ---------- */
.marquee {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  padding: 28px 0; overflow: hidden; background: var(--bg-surface);
  position: relative;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0, #000 6%, #000 94%, transparent 100%);
          mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0, #000 6%, #000 94%, transparent 100%);
}
.marquee::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 100% at 50% 50%, var(--gold-glow), transparent 70%);
  opacity: .5; pointer-events: none;
}


.marquee-track {
  display: flex; gap: 80px; white-space: nowrap;
  animation: marquee 40s linear infinite;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.marquee:hover .marquee-track { animation-play-state: paused; }


.marquee-item {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 28px; font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--cream-soft); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 80px;
  transition: color .4s var(--ease-out);
}


.marquee-item span { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold); transition: color .4s var(--ease-out); }
.marquee-item:hover span { color: var(--gold-light); }


.marquee-item::after {
  content: '◆'; color: var(--gold); font-size: 13px;
  animation: pinPulse 2.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pinPulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: .55; transform: scale(1); }
  50%      { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.25); }
}


@keyframes marquee { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }



/* ---------- INTRO STATEMENT ---------- */
.intro { padding: var(--section-pad) 0; }


.intro-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr; gap: 100px; align-items: start; }


.intro-side { position: sticky; top: 140px; }


.intro-headline { font-size: clamp(36px, 4.5vw, 68px); line-height: 1.05; }


.intro-headline .italic { color: var(--gold-light); }


.intro-body p { margin-bottom: 28px; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.8; color: var(--cream-soft); }


.intro-body p:first-child::first-letter {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 4em; float: left;
  line-height: 0.9; padding: 8px 16px 0 0; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 400;
}


@media (max-width: 1024px) { .intro-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 50px; } .intro-side { position: static; } }



/* ---------- PROJECTS SHOWCASE ---------- */
.projects-showcase { padding: var(--section-pad) 0; position: relative; }


.section-head {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: end; gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 80px; flex-wrap: wrap;
}


.section-head-left { max-width: 700px; }


.section-head .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 24px; }


.section-head .lead { margin-top: 28px; }



.project-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr; gap: 40px;
}


.project-card {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; aspect-ratio: 4/5; cursor: none;
  background: var(--bg-elevated);
}


.project-card.feature { aspect-ratio: 3/4; grid-row: span 2; }


.project-card-img {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; transition: transform 1.2s var(--ease-luxury);
}


.project-card-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }


.project-card-img::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 40%, rgba(13, 11, 8,0.95) 100%);
}


.project-card:hover .project-card-img { transform: scale(1.06); }


.project-card-content {
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 2;
  padding: 38px;
}


.project-card-tag {
  font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.36em; color: var(--gold);
  text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 16px;
}


.project-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(26px, 2.5vw, 38px);
  font-weight: 400; color: var(--cream); margin-bottom: 8px;
}


.project-card-loc {
  font-size: 13px; color: var(--cream-soft); letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 22px;
}


.project-card-loc::before {
  content: ''; width: 4px; height: 4px; background: var(--gold); border-radius: 50%;
}


.project-card-meta {
  display: flex; gap: 30px; padding-top: 22px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(245, 241, 232, 0.12);
}


.project-card-meta div { font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.04em; }


.project-card-meta div span {
  display: block; color: var(--gold); font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 6px;
}



.project-card-grid-right { display: grid; gap: 40px; grid-template-rows: 1fr 1fr; }


@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .project-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .project-card.feature { grid-row: auto; }
  .project-card-grid-right { grid-template-rows: auto auto; }
}



/* ---------- STATS ---------- */
.stats { padding: var(--section-pad) 0; background: var(--bg-surface); border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft); }


.stats-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 50px 60px;
}


.stat { text-align: left; position: relative; padding-left: 24px; border-left: 1px solid var(--hairline); }


.stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(40px, 4.2vw, 72px);
  font-weight: 300; color: var(--gold); line-height: 1;
  display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 6px;
}


.stat-num .plus, .stat-num .suffix { font-size: 0.5em; color: var(--gold-light); }


.stat-prefix { font-size: 0.5em; color: var(--gold-light); margin-right: 4px; }


.stat-label {
  margin-top: 18px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--cream-soft);
}


@media (max-width: 1024px) { .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 40px; } }


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



/* ---------- WHY US ---------- */
.why { padding: var(--section-pad) 0; }


.why-grid {
  display: flex; gap: 2px;
  background: var(--hairline-soft); border: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft);
  margin-top: 80px; height: 460px; overflow: hidden;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; height: auto; }
}


.why-card {
  flex: 1 1 0; min-width: 0; background: var(--bg-deep); padding: 36px 30px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-end;
  transition: flex .7s var(--ease-luxury), background .5s var(--ease-out);
  cursor: none;
}
.why-grid:hover .why-card { flex: 0.72; }
.why-grid .why-card:hover { flex: 2.5 !important; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .why-card { flex: none !important; padding: 40px 30px; }
}


.why-card-bignum {
  position: absolute; top: 10px; right: 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic; font-weight: 300;
  font-size: 110px; line-height: 1; color: var(--cream);
  opacity: .04; pointer-events: none; transition: opacity .5s var(--ease-out);
}
.why-card:hover .why-card-bignum { opacity: .08; }


.why-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0; height: 2px; width: 0;
  background: var(--gold-grand); background-size: 300% 100%;
  transition: width .5s var(--ease-out);
}
.why-card:hover::before { width: 100%; animation: goldFlow 4s ease-in-out infinite; }


.why-card:hover .why-card-icon { transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.08); }
.why-card:hover .why-card-num { color: var(--gold-light); transform: scale(1.15); }


.why-card-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic; font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 28px;
  display: inline-block; transform-origin: left center;
  transition: color .4s var(--ease-out), transform .4s var(--ease-out);
}


.why-card-icon {
  width: 40px; height: 40px; margin-bottom: 22px; color: var(--gold);
  transition: transform .4s var(--ease-out);
}


.why-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 21px; font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--cream); margin-bottom: 0; white-space: nowrap;
  transition: margin .5s var(--ease-out);
}
.why-card:hover .why-card-title { margin-bottom: 10px; white-space: normal; }


.why-card-text {
  color: var(--muted); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; letter-spacing: .01em;
  max-height: 0; opacity: 0; overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height .6s var(--ease-luxury), opacity .4s var(--ease-out) .1s;
}
.why-card:hover .why-card-text { max-height: 200px; opacity: 1; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .why-card-title { white-space: normal; margin-bottom: 10px; }
  .why-card-text { max-height: none; opacity: 1; }
}


.why-card:hover { background: var(--bg-surface); }



/* ---------- INVESTMENT BLOCK ---------- */
.invest-block { padding: var(--section-pad) 0; }


.invest-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 80px; align-items: center; }


.invest-img {
  position: relative; aspect-ratio: 4/5; overflow: hidden;
}


.invest-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 8s ease; }


.invest-img:hover img { transform: scale(1.06); }


.invest-img::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 30px; left: -30px; width: calc(100% + 60px); height: calc(100% - 60px);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold); z-index: 2; pointer-events: none;
}


.invest-content .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 24px; }


.invest-content h2 { margin-bottom: 30px; }


.invest-content p { color: var(--cream-soft); margin-bottom: 22px; line-height: 1.8; }


.invest-list { margin: 40px 0; }


.invest-list li {
  display: flex; align-items: start; gap: 18px; padding: 22px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft); font-size: 15px;
}


.invest-list li::before {
  content: '✦'; color: var(--gold); flex-shrink: 0; font-size: 12px;
}


@media (max-width: 1024px) { .invest-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 60px; } }



/* ---------- INVEST SIGNATURE (closing line) ---------- */
.invest-signature {
  margin: 50px 0 40px; padding: 30px 0; position: relative;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft);
}


.invest-signature::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: -1px; left: 0; width: 80px; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent);
}


.invest-signature-mark {
  display: block; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 22px;
  letter-spacing: 0.32em; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 14px; font-weight: 300;
}


.invest-signature-line {
  display: block; font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic;
  font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--cream); opacity: 0.92;
  max-width: 520px;
}



/* ---------- NRI BLOCK ---------- */
.nri {
  padding: var(--section-pad) 0; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
}


.nri::before {
  content: 'NRI'; position: absolute; top: 50%; right: -100px; transform: translateY(-50%);
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 380px; font-weight: 300;
  font-style: italic; color: var(--gold); opacity: 0.04; line-height: 1;
}


.nri-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 100px; align-items: center; position: relative; z-index: 2; }


.nri-content h2 { margin-bottom: 30px; }


.nri-content .lead { margin-bottom: 40px; }


.countries {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; margin-top: 50px;
}


.country {
  padding: 22px 18px; background: var(--bg-deep); border: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft);
  text-align: center; transition: all .4s var(--ease-out);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}


.country::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 12px; right: 12px; width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold);
  animation: liveDotPulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes liveDotPulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: .4; box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 var(--gold-glow); }
  50%      { opacity: 1; box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px transparent; }
}


.country:hover { border-color: var(--gold); transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 14px 30px -12px var(--gold-glow); }


.country-flag { font-size: 22px; margin-bottom: 8px; }


.country-name { font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--cream-soft); }


.country-time {
  margin-top: 10px; font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic;
  font-size: 17px; color: var(--gold-light); letter-spacing: .02em;
}


.nri-img { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 1; overflow: hidden; }


.nri-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; filter: grayscale(0.15) brightness(0.85); }


@media (max-width: 1024px) { .nri-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 60px; } .countries { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }



/* ---------- DEVELOPERS / PARTNERS ---------- */
.partners { padding: var(--section-pad) 0; }


.partners-marquee {
  margin-top: 80px; overflow: hidden; padding: 40px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline);
}


.partners-track {
  display: flex; gap: 100px; animation: marquee 30s linear infinite;
}


.partner-logo {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 28px; font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--muted); white-space: nowrap; font-style: italic;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em; transition: color .4s var(--ease-out);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
}


.partner-logo:hover { color: var(--gold); }


.partner-logo::after { content: '◆'; font-size: 8px; color: var(--gold-dim); font-style: normal; }



/* ---------- TESTIMONIALS ---------- */
.testimonials {
  padding: var(--section-pad) 0; background: var(--bg-surface); position: relative;
}


.testimonial-slider { margin-top: 80px; position: relative; }


.testimonial-slide {
  display: none; max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center;
}


.testimonial-slide.active { display: block; animation: fadeUp .8s var(--ease-out); }


.testimonial-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(24px, 2.6vw, 38px);
  font-weight: 300; font-style: italic; line-height: 1.4; color: var(--cream);
  margin-bottom: 44px;
}


.testimonial-quote::before, .testimonial-quote::after {
  content: '"'; color: var(--gold); font-size: 1.2em;
}


.testimonial-author { font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); }


.testimonial-role { font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 8px; letter-spacing: 0.08em; }


.testimonial-nav { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 14px; margin-top: 60px; }


.testimonial-dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--hairline);
  transition: all .3s; cursor: none;
}


.testimonial-dot.active { background: var(--gold); transform: scale(1.4); }



/* ---------- GLOBAL REACH ---------- */
.global { padding: var(--section-pad) 0; }


.global-content { text-align: center; max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto 80px; }


.global-cities {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(160px, 1fr));
  gap: 1px; background: var(--hairline-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft);
}


.city {
  background: var(--bg-deep); padding: 40px 24px; text-align: center;
  transition: all .4s var(--ease-out);
}


.city:hover { background: var(--bg-surface); }


.city-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 26px; font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--cream); margin-bottom: 4px;
}


.city-country { font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.28em; color: var(--gold); text-transform: uppercase; }



/* ---------- CTA BLOCK ---------- */
.cta-block {
  padding: var(--section-pad) 0; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg-surface) 0%, var(--bg-deep) 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft);
}


.cta-block::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='100' height='100'%3E%3Cpath d='M50 20 L60 40 L80 50 L60 60 L50 80 L40 60 L20 50 L40 40 Z' fill='none' stroke='%23C9A66B' stroke-width='0.3' opacity='0.4'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-size: 120px; opacity: 0.15;
}


.cta-inner { text-align: center; max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; position: relative; z-index: 2; }


.cta-inner h2 { margin-bottom: 30px; }


.cta-inner .lead { margin: 0 auto 50px; }


.cta-actions { display: flex; gap: 20px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }



/* ============================================================
   SUPPLEMENTAL — Investment, Partners, Testimonials, Contact
   ============================================================ */

/* --- Investment: services grid (override .invest-services as grid container) --- */
.invest-services-section { padding: var(--section-pad) 0; }


.invest-services-section .invest-services {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  margin-top: 80px;
  background: var(--hairline-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft);
  padding: 0;
}


.invest-services-section .invest-service {
  background: var(--bg-deep);
  padding: 60px 50px;
  transition: background .4s;
}


.invest-services-section .invest-service:hover { background: var(--bg-surface); }


.invest-service-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 26px 0 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft);
  padding-top: 22px;
}


.invest-service-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding: 9px 0 9px 22px;
  color: var(--cream-soft);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.55;
}


.invest-service-list li::before {
  content: '◆';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 11px;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 8px;
}



/* --- Partners grid --- */
.partner-grid-section { padding: var(--section-pad) 0; }


.partner-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  margin-top: 80px;
  background: var(--hairline-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft);
}


.partner-card {
  background: var(--bg-deep);
  padding: 50px 40px;
  transition: background .4s, transform .4s var(--ease-out);
  text-align: center;
}


.partner-card:hover {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}


.partner-mark {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  margin: 0 auto 24px;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.85;
  transition: transform .6s var(--ease-out);
}


.partner-mark svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }


.partner-card:hover .partner-mark { transform: rotate(180deg); }


.partner-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--cream);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}


.partner-meta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
}


.partner-meta span:nth-child(2) { color: var(--gold-dim); }



/* --- Testimonials (page-grid + cards new structure) --- */
.testimonials-page-section { padding: var(--section-pad) 0; }


.testimonials-page-section .testimonials-page-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 80px;
}


.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft);
  padding: 50px 44px;
  position: relative;
  transition: border-color .4s, transform .4s var(--ease-out);
  overflow: hidden;
}


.testimonial-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}


.testimonial-avatar {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-elevated);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-style: italic;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}


.testimonial-quote-mark {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 100px;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.18;
  line-height: 1;
  position: absolute;
  top: 28px;
  right: 36px;
}


.testimonial-text {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 19px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--cream);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}


.testimonial-meta {
  padding-top: 22px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft);
}


.testimonial-name {
  color: var(--cream);
  font-size: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}


.testimonial-meta .testimonial-role {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}



/* --- Contact page --- */
.contact-section .contact-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}


.contact-item {
  padding: 22px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft);
}


.contact-item:first-child { border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft); }


.contact-item-label {
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.32em;
  color: var(--gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}


.contact-item-value {
  color: var(--cream);
  font-size: 15.5px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}


.contact-item-value a {
  color: var(--cream);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color .3s;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}


.contact-item-value a:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
  border-bottom-color: var(--gold);
}


.contact-item-value small {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--gold-dim);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}



/* form */
.contact-form-wrap {}


.contact-form {
  padding: 60px;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft);
  position: relative;
}


.contact-form-head {
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  padding-bottom: 30px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft);
}


.contact-form-head h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 32px;
  color: var(--cream);
  margin-top: 12px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}


.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}


.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}


.form-row .form-group { margin-bottom: 0; }


.form-group label {
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}


.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  padding: 12px 0;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--cream);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color .3s;
}


.form-group input::placeholder,
.form-group textarea::placeholder {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-style: italic;
}


.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus { border-bottom-color: var(--gold); }


.form-group select {
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8' viewBox='0 0 12 8' fill='none'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1l5 5 5-5' stroke='%23C9A66B' stroke-width='1.5' stroke-linecap='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 4px center;
  padding-right: 28px;
  cursor: pointer;
}


.form-group select option {
  background: var(--bg-deep);
  color: var(--cream);
}


.form-group textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 100px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}


.contact-submit {
  margin-top: 12px;
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
}


.contact-disclaimer {
  margin-top: 24px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-style: italic;
}



/* office / map block */
.office-section { padding: var(--section-pad) 0; background: var(--bg-deep); }


.office-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  margin-top: 80px;
}


.office-map {
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}


.office-map iframe {
  display: block;
  filter: invert(0.92) hue-rotate(180deg) brightness(0.9) contrast(1.05);
}


.office-detail {
  padding: 40px;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft);
}


.office-detail h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 28px;
  color: var(--cream);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}


.office-detail p {
  color: var(--cream-soft);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}


.office-hours {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 14px 24px;
  padding: 24px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
}


.office-hours span:nth-child(odd) {
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 11px;
}


.office-hours span:nth-child(even) { color: var(--cream); }



/* nri countries grid (if not already styled) */
.nri-block .nri-countries {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 80px;
}


.nri-block .country {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 50px 30px;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft);
  transition: border-color .4s, transform .4s var(--ease-out);
}


.nri-block .country:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}


.nri-block .country-flag {
  font-size: 44px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  line-height: 1;
}


.nri-block .country h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 24px;
  color: var(--cream);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}


.nri-block .country p {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}



/* invest-list (Why South India bullet list) */
.invest-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 30px 0;
}


.invest-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding: 14px 0 14px 28px;
  color: var(--cream-soft);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft);
}


.invest-list li::before {
  content: '◆';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 17px;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 9px;
}


.invest-list li strong {
  color: var(--cream);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}



/* responsive collapses */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .invest-services-section .invest-services { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .partner-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .testimonials-page-section .testimonials-page-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 60px; }
  .office-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 30px; }
  .nri-block .nri-countries { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}


@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .invest-services-section .invest-services { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .invest-services-section .invest-service { padding: 44px 30px; }
  .partner-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .partner-card { padding: 40px 28px; }
  .contact-form { padding: 36px 24px; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; }
  .form-row .form-group { margin-bottom: 22px; }
  .office-detail { padding: 30px 24px; }
  .nri-block .nri-countries { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .testimonial-card { padding: 40px 28px; }
}



/* =========================================================
   APPENDIX — EXTENSIONS (Area-wise pages, Why-Us, Popup)
   ========================================================= */

/* ---------- MARQUEE INTRO LABEL ---------- */
.marquee-head {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: 18px; padding: 22px var(--gutter) 0;
  font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.42em; text-transform: uppercase;
  background: var(--gold-grand); background-size: 300% 100%;
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
  animation: goldFlow 9s ease-in-out infinite;
}


.marquee-head::before, .marquee-head::after {
  content: ''; width: 48px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold-dim);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.marquee-head::before {
  background-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold-light), transparent);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  animation: lineSweep 3.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.marquee-head::after {
  background-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold-light), transparent);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  animation: lineSweep 3.4s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}
@keyframes lineSweep {
  0%   { background-position: 200% 0; }
  100% { background-position: -200% 0; }
}



/* ---------- CITY SECTIONS (Villas / Apartments / Plots) ---------- */
.cities-intro { padding: var(--section-pad) 0 60px; position: relative; }


.cities-intro-head { max-width: 880px; }


.cities-intro-head .h2 { margin-top: 28px; }


.cities-intro-head p { color: var(--cream-soft); margin-top: 28px; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.85; }



.city-block {
  position: relative; padding: clamp(80px, 10vw, 130px) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft);
}


.city-block:nth-child(even) { background: var(--bg-surface); }


.city-block-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(40px, 6vw, 100px); align-items: center;
}


.city-block:nth-child(even) .city-block-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.05fr; }


.city-block:nth-child(even) .city-block-media { order: 2; }


.city-block:nth-child(even) .city-block-content { order: 1; }



.city-block-media {
  position: relative; aspect-ratio: 5/6; overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
}


.city-block-media::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 2;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(13, 11, 8,0) 35%, rgba(13, 11, 8,0.55) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}


.city-block-media img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 2s var(--ease-luxury);
}


.city-block:hover .city-block-media img { transform: scale(1.06); }


.city-block-media-tag {
  position: absolute; top: 28px; left: 28px; z-index: 3;
  padding: 8px 16px; background: var(--bg-glass); backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px); border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.32em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold);
}


.city-block-media-num {
  position: absolute; bottom: 28px; right: 28px; z-index: 3;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 80px; font-weight: 200;
  color: var(--cream); opacity: 0.18; line-height: 1;
}



.city-block-content { padding: 20px 0; }


.city-block-tag { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 22px; }


.city-block-tag::before {
  content: ''; width: 36px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold);
}


.city-block-tag span {
  font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.36em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold);
}


.city-block-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(40px, 5vw, 72px);
  font-weight: 300; color: var(--cream); line-height: 1.05; margin-bottom: 24px;
}


.city-block-title .italic { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold-light); }


.city-block-desc {
  color: var(--cream-soft); line-height: 1.85; margin-bottom: 36px;
  font-size: 16px; max-width: 580px;
}



.city-specs {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft);
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}


.city-spec {
  padding: 22px 24px 22px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft);
}


.city-spec:nth-child(odd) { border-right: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft); padding-right: 24px; }


.city-spec:nth-child(even) { padding-left: 28px; }


.city-spec:nth-last-child(-n+2) { border-bottom: none; }


.city-spec-label {
  display: block; font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 10px;
}


.city-spec-value {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 22px; color: var(--cream); font-weight: 400;
}



.city-amenities {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 40px;
}


.city-amenity {
  padding: 8px 16px; border: 1px solid var(--hairline); background: var(--bg-glass);
  font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cream-soft); transition: all .4s var(--ease-out);
}


.city-amenity:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold-light); }



@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .city-block-grid, .city-block:nth-child(even) .city-block-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .city-block:nth-child(even) .city-block-media { order: 0; }
  .city-block:nth-child(even) .city-block-content { order: 1; }
}


@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .city-specs { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .city-spec:nth-child(odd), .city-spec:nth-child(even) { border-right: none; padding-left: 0; }
  .city-spec { padding: 20px 0; }
}



/* ---------- WHY NORTHSTONE (Investment Page) ---------- */
.why-hero {
  position: relative; padding: clamp(180px, 22vh, 240px) 0 clamp(100px, 12vw, 160px);
  background: var(--bg-deep);
  overflow: hidden;
}


.why-hero::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 30%, var(--gold-glow) 0%, transparent 55%);
}


.why-hero-inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; max-width: 980px; }


.why-hero-eyebrow {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 36px;
  font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.42em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold);
}


.why-hero-eyebrow::before { content: ''; width: 60px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); }


.why-hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 300;
  font-size: clamp(50px, 7.5vw, 120px); line-height: 1; color: var(--cream);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}


.why-hero h1 .italic { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold-light); }


.why-hero-lead {
  margin-top: 50px; font-size: clamp(17px, 1.7vw, 22px); line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--cream-soft); max-width: 760px;
}



.pillars-accordion {
  margin-top: 60px; border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft);
}

.pillar-row {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}

.pillar-row::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 3px;
  background: var(--gold-grand); background-size: 100% 300%;
  transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: top;
  transition: transform .6s var(--ease-luxury);
}
.pillar-row.is-open::before { transform: scaleY(1); animation: goldFlowV 6s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes goldFlowV { 0%, 100% { background-position: 0 0%; } 50% { background-position: 0 100%; } }

.pillar-row-head {
  width: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 28px;
  padding: 30px 8px; cursor: none; text-align: left;
  background: transparent; transition: background .5s var(--ease-out);
}
.pillar-row-head:hover { background: var(--bg-surface); }

.pillar-row-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic; font-size: 26px;
  color: var(--gold-dim); min-width: 74px; transition: color .4s var(--ease-out);
}
.pillar-row-num em { font-style: normal; font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted); opacity: .7; }
.pillar-row.is-open .pillar-row-num { color: var(--gold-light); }

.pillar-row-icon {
  width: 30px; height: 30px; min-width: 30px; color: var(--gold);
  stroke-width: 1.3; transition: transform .6s var(--ease-luxury);
}
.pillar-row.is-open .pillar-row-icon { transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-6deg); }

.pillar-row-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(19px, 2vw, 25px);
  color: var(--cream); font-weight: 400; flex: 1;
  transition: color .4s var(--ease-out);
}
.pillar-row.is-open .pillar-row-title, .pillar-row-head:hover .pillar-row-title { color: var(--gold-light); }

.pillar-row-toggle {
  width: 34px; height: 34px; min-width: 34px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline); position: relative;
  transition: transform .5s var(--ease-luxury), border-color .4s var(--ease-out);
}
.pillar-row-toggle::before, .pillar-row-toggle::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%; background: var(--gold);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}
.pillar-row-toggle::before { width: 12px; height: 1px; }
.pillar-row-toggle::after { width: 1px; height: 12px; transition: opacity .4s var(--ease-out); }
.pillar-row.is-open .pillar-row-toggle { transform: rotate(135deg); border-color: var(--gold); }

.pillar-row-body {
  max-height: 0; overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height .6s var(--ease-luxury);
}
.pillar-row-body p {
  color: var(--cream-soft); line-height: 1.8; font-size: 15px;
  padding: 0 8px 34px 102px; max-width: 780px;
}
@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .pillar-row-body p { padding-left: 8px; }
  .pillar-row-head { gap: 16px; padding: 24px 4px; }
  .pillar-row-num { min-width: 50px; font-size: 20px; }
}



.why-counters { padding: var(--section-pad) 0; background: var(--bg-deep); }


.why-counters-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft);
}


.why-counter {
  padding: 50px 40px; text-align: center;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft);
  position: relative;
}


.why-counter:last-child { border-right: none; }


.why-counter-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 300;
  font-size: clamp(40px, 4.5vw, 64px); color: var(--gold); line-height: 1;
  display: flex; align-items: baseline; justify-content: center; gap: 4px;
}


.why-counter-num .pre { font-size: 0.6em; color: var(--gold-light); margin-right: 2px; }


.why-counter-num .suf { font-size: 0.5em; color: var(--gold-light); margin-left: 4px; }


.why-counter-label {
  margin-top: 18px; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.3em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--cream-soft);
}


@media (max-width: 1024px) { .why-counters-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } .why-counter:nth-child(2) { border-right: none; } .why-counter:nth-child(-n+2) { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft); } }


@media (max-width: 600px) { .why-counters-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .why-counter { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft); } .why-counter:last-child { border-bottom: none; } }



.why-process { padding: var(--section-pad) 0; position: relative; }


.why-process-head { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 80px; }


.why-process-steps {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 30px;
  position: relative;
}


.why-process-steps::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 30px; left: 12%; right: 12%;
  height: 1px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
}


.why-step { text-align: center; position: relative; }


.why-step-num {
  width: 60px; height: 60px; margin: 0 auto 30px;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold); border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 22px; color: var(--gold);
  background: var(--bg-deep); position: relative; z-index: 2;
  transition: all .6s var(--ease-luxury);
}


.why-step:hover .why-step-num {
  background: var(--gold); color: var(--bg-deep); transform: scale(1.1);
}


.why-step-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 22px; color: var(--cream);
  font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 12px;
}


.why-step-text { color: var(--cream-soft); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; }


@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .why-process-steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 50px 30px; }
  .why-process-steps::before { display: none; }
}


@media (max-width: 500px) {
  .why-process-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}



/* ============================================================
   NAV DROPDOWN (Properties)
   ============================================================ */
.nav-has-sub { position: relative; }


.nav-parent { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }


.nav-caret {
  display: inline-block; width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-right: 1px solid currentColor; border-bottom: 1px solid currentColor;
  transform: translateY(-2px) rotate(45deg);
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease-out), border-color .35s var(--ease-out);
}


.nav-has-sub:hover .nav-caret { transform: translateY(0) rotate(225deg); }



.nav-submenu {
  position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 22px); left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-8px);
  min-width: 240px; padding: 18px 0;
  background: rgba(13, 11, 8, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(140%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(140%);
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.6), 0 0 0 1px rgba(201, 169, 106,.05);
  opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity .35s var(--ease-out), transform .45s var(--ease-out);
}


.nav-submenu::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 60px; height: 1px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
}


.nav-has-sub:hover .nav-submenu,
.nav-has-sub:focus-within .nav-submenu {
  opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}


.nav-submenu ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }


.nav-submenu li { padding: 0; }


.nav-sub-link {
  display: block; padding: 12px 28px;
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cream-soft); text-decoration: none;
  transition: all .3s var(--ease-out);
  position: relative;
}


.nav-sub-link::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 14px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 6px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity .3s, width .3s var(--ease-out);
}


.nav-sub-link:hover, .nav-sub-link.active {
  color: var(--gold); padding-left: 36px;
}


.nav-sub-link:hover::before, .nav-sub-link.active::before {
  opacity: 1; width: 14px;
}



/* Mobile: collapse dropdown into inline list */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .nav-submenu {
    position: static; transform: none; opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto;
    min-width: 0; padding: 4px 0 12px 16px;
    background: transparent; border: none; box-shadow: none;
    backdrop-filter: none; -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
  }
  .nav-submenu::before { display: none; }
  .nav-sub-link { padding: 8px 0 8px 16px; font-size: 11px; }
  .nav-sub-link:hover, .nav-sub-link.active { padding-left: 22px; }
  .nav-caret { transform: translateY(0) rotate(45deg); }
}



/* ============================================================
   PROPERTIES PARENT PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.properties-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 36px;
  max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto;
}


.property-tile {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  transition: transform .6s var(--ease-out), border-color .5s;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
}


.property-tile:hover { border-color: var(--gold-dim); transform: translateY(-4px); }


.property-tile-img {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-size: cover; background-position: center;
  transition: transform 1.2s var(--ease-out), filter .8s;
  filter: brightness(0.55) saturate(0.9);
}


.property-tile:hover .property-tile-img {
  transform: scale(1.06); filter: brightness(0.75) saturate(1.05);
}


.property-tile::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 35%, rgba(13, 11, 8,.9) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}


.property-tile-content {
  position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  padding: 44px 48px; z-index: 2;
}


.property-tile-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic; font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--gold); opacity: 0.7; letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}


.property-tile-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 38px; line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--cream); margin: 8px 0 14px; font-weight: 300; letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}


.property-tile-desc {
  font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--cream-soft); opacity: 0.85;
  margin-bottom: 22px; max-width: 380px;
}


.property-tile-meta {
  display: flex; gap: 24px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cream-soft); opacity: 0.75; margin-bottom: 24px;
}


.property-tile-meta span { position: relative; padding-right: 24px; }


.property-tile-meta span:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; right: 0; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 1px; height: 12px; background: var(--gold); opacity: 0.4;
}


.property-tile-cta {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.24em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold); text-decoration: none;
  transition: gap .35s var(--ease-out);
}


.property-tile-cta::after {
  content: '→'; transition: transform .35s var(--ease-out);
}


.property-tile:hover .property-tile-cta { gap: 18px; }


.property-tile:hover .property-tile-cta::after { transform: translateX(6px); }



@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .properties-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; }
  .property-tile-content { padding: 32px 28px; }
  .property-tile-title { font-size: 30px; }
}



/* ============================================================
   MARKETING PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.mkt-hero {
  padding: 200px 0 140px; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 75% 20%, rgba(201, 169, 106,.10), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 15% 80%, rgba(201, 169, 106,.06), transparent 55%),
    var(--bg-deep);
}


.mkt-hero-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr; gap: 80px; align-items: center;
}


.mkt-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(44px, 6vw, 78px); line-height: 1.05; margin: 24px 0 32px; }


.mkt-hero-lead { font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.8; color: var(--cream-soft); max-width: 540px; }


.mkt-hero-visual {
  position: relative; aspect-ratio: 4/5; border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  overflow: hidden;
}


.mkt-hero-visual img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; filter: brightness(0.78); }


.mkt-hero-visual::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, transparent 50%, rgba(201, 169, 106,.18));
}



.mkt-services {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 80px;
}


.mkt-service {
  padding: 50px 36px; border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  transition: all .5s var(--ease-out); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}


.mkt-service::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: center; transition: transform .6s var(--ease-out);
}


.mkt-service:hover { border-color: var(--gold-dim); transform: translateY(-6px); }


.mkt-service:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }


.mkt-service-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic; font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em; color: var(--gold); opacity: 0.8;
}


.mkt-service-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; color: var(--gold);
  margin: 24px 0 28px;
}


.mkt-service-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 24px; font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--cream); margin-bottom: 16px; line-height: 1.2;
}


.mkt-service-desc { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.75; color: var(--cream-soft); }


@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .mkt-hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 50px; }
  .mkt-services { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; }
}



.mkt-process {
  padding: var(--section-pad) 0; background: var(--bg-surface); position: relative;
}


.mkt-process-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 32px; margin-top: 70px;
  position: relative;
}


.mkt-process-grid::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 28px; left: 8%; right: 8%; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold-dim), var(--gold-dim), transparent);
  opacity: 0.4; z-index: 0;
}


.mkt-step { position: relative; z-index: 1; text-align: center; }


.mkt-step-num {
  width: 56px; height: 56px; margin: 0 auto 24px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold); background: var(--bg-deep);
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 22px; font-style: italic; color: var(--gold);
}


.mkt-step-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 20px; color: var(--cream);
  margin-bottom: 12px; font-weight: 300;
}


.mkt-step-desc { font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--cream-soft); }


@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .mkt-process-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .mkt-process-grid::before { display: none; }
}



.mkt-package {
  padding: var(--section-pad) 0; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}


.mkt-package-card {
  max-width: 920px; margin: 60px auto 0;
  padding: 70px 80px; position: relative;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-dim);
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201, 169, 106,.04), transparent 60%),
    var(--bg-surface);
}


.mkt-package-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: -1px; left: 0; right: 0; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
}


.mkt-package-eyebrow {
  font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.32em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 18px;
}


.mkt-package-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 42px; font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--cream); margin-bottom: 24px; line-height: 1.15;
}


.mkt-package-desc { font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.8; color: var(--cream-soft); margin-bottom: 36px; max-width: 620px; }


.mkt-package-list {
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 40px;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px 32px;
}


.mkt-package-list li {
  display: flex; gap: 14px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.55; color: var(--cream-soft);
}


.mkt-package-list li::before {
  content: '✦'; color: var(--gold); flex-shrink: 0; font-size: 11px; padding-top: 4px;
}


@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .mkt-package-card { padding: 50px 28px; }
  .mkt-package-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .mkt-package-title { font-size: 32px; }
}



/* ============================================================
   FAQ PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.faq-hero {
  padding: 180px 0 100px; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 30%, rgba(201, 169, 106,.08), transparent 60%),
    var(--bg-deep);
  text-align: center;
}


.faq-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(46px, 6vw, 82px); line-height: 1.05; margin-bottom: 24px; }


.faq-hero p { font-size: 17px; max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto; color: var(--cream-soft); line-height: 1.7; }



.faq-section { padding: 80px 0; }


.faq-wrap { max-width: 920px; margin: 0 auto; }



.faq-category {
  margin-bottom: 70px;
}


.faq-category-head {
  display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 36px; padding-bottom: 24px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline);
}


.faq-category-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic; font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 0.16em; opacity: 0.8;
}


.faq-category-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 30px; font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--cream); flex: 1;
}



.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft);
  transition: background .3s;
}


.faq-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }


.faq-item summary {
  list-style: none; cursor: none;
  padding: 26px 0;
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 24px;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 19px;
  color: var(--cream); line-height: 1.4;
  transition: color .35s var(--ease-out);
  position: relative;
}


.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }


.faq-item summary:hover { color: var(--gold); }


@media (max-width: 1024px) { .faq-item summary { cursor: pointer; } }


.faq-toggle {
  position: relative; width: 18px; height: 18px; flex-shrink: 0;
}


.faq-toggle::before, .faq-toggle::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 50%; left: 50%;
  width: 14px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold);
  transform-origin: center;
  transition: transform .4s var(--ease-out), opacity .3s;
}


.faq-toggle::before { transform: translate(-50%, -50%); }


.faq-toggle::after  { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(90deg); }


.faq-item[open] .faq-toggle::after { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(0); opacity: 0; }


.faq-item[open] summary { color: var(--gold); }



.faq-answer {
  padding: 0 0 32px 0; max-width: 760px;
  font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.85; color: var(--cream-soft);
}


.faq-answer p + p { margin-top: 14px; }



/* ============================================================
   POPUP OPTIONS LAYOUT REFINEMENT (4 & 5 pills)
   ============================================================ */
.popup-options-4 .popup-pill { min-width: 0; flex: 1 1 calc(25% - 8px); }


.popup-options-5 .popup-pill { min-width: 0; flex: 1 1 calc(20% - 8px); }


@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .popup-options-4 .popup-pill,
  .popup-options-5 .popup-pill { flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 6px); }
}



/* ============================================================
   HOMEPAGE QUAD PORTFOLIO GRID (4 equal categories)
   ============================================================ */
.project-grid-quad {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
  gap: 32px;
}


.project-grid-quad .project-card {
  aspect-ratio: 5/4;
}


@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .project-grid-quad { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
  .project-grid-quad .project-card { aspect-ratio: 4/3; }
}



/* ============================================================
   ABOUT — CREDENTIALS & NRI PRACTICE
   ============================================================ */
.about-creds { padding: var(--section-pad) 0; background: var(--bg-surface); }


.about-creds-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 50px 36px; margin-top: 60px;
}


.about-cred {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gold-dim); padding-top: 28px;
}


.about-cred-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 56px; line-height: 1; font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--cream); margin-bottom: 16px;
}


.about-cred-num .plus { color: var(--gold); font-size: 32px; vertical-align: super; margin-left: 4px; }


.about-cred-label {
  font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.32em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 18px;
}


.about-cred p { font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--cream-soft); }


@media (max-width: 1024px) { .about-creds-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 40px 30px; } }


@media (max-width: 600px) { .about-creds-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }



.about-nri { padding: var(--section-pad) 0; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }


.about-nri::before {
  content: 'DIASPORA'; position: absolute; top: 8%; right: -80px;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 240px; font-weight: 300; font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold); opacity: 0.04; line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  pointer-events: none;
}


.about-nri-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr; gap: 80px;
  align-items: start; position: relative; z-index: 2;
}


.about-nri-content h2 { margin: 24px 0 28px; }


.about-nri-content p { margin-bottom: 22px; max-width: 580px; }


.about-nri-list {
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 36px 0 0;
}


.about-nri-list li {
  padding: 18px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft);
  font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.65; color: var(--cream-soft);
  display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: baseline;
}


.about-nri-list li::before {
  content: '◆'; color: var(--gold); flex-shrink: 0; font-size: 9px;
}


.about-nri-list strong {
  color: var(--cream); font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 15px; margin-right: 6px; letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}


.about-nri-media {
  position: sticky; top: 100px;
}


.about-nri-media img {
  width: 100%; height: 600px; object-fit: cover;
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline); filter: brightness(0.82);
}


.about-nri-cities {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-top: 24px;
}


.about-nri-cities span {
  padding: 8px 16px; border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.24em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cream-soft); background: rgba(20, 17, 15, 0.4);
}


@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .about-nri-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 50px; }
  .about-nri-media { position: static; }
  .about-nri-media img { height: 420px; }
  .about-nri::before { font-size: 160px; }
}



/* ============================================================
   ABOUT PAGE — STORY, VISION, APPROACH (previously orphaned)
   ============================================================ */

/* --- Story --- */
.about-story { padding: var(--section-pad) 0; }


.story-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.05fr; gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}


.story-img {
  position: relative; aspect-ratio: 4/5; overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
}


.story-img img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  filter: brightness(0.85);
  transition: transform 1.4s var(--ease-luxury), filter .8s;
}


.story-img:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); filter: brightness(0.95); }


.story-img::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, transparent 50%, rgba(201, 169, 106,.12));
}


.story-content h2 { margin: 24px 0 32px; }


.story-content p {
  font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.85; color: var(--cream-soft);
  margin-bottom: 22px; max-width: 580px;
}


.story-content p:last-child {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic; font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--cream); padding-top: 22px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gold-dim); max-width: 520px;
}


@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .story-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 50px; }
  .story-img { aspect-ratio: 4/3; }
}



/* --- Vision / Mission / Values --- */
.vision { padding: var(--section-pad) 0; background: var(--bg-surface); }


.vision-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 32px;
  margin-top: 60px;
}


.vision-card {
  padding: 50px 38px; position: relative;
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  background: var(--bg-deep);
  transition: all .5s var(--ease-out);
}


.vision-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 0; height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transition: width .8s var(--ease-out);
}


.vision-card:hover { border-color: var(--gold-dim); transform: translateY(-4px); }


.vision-card:hover::before { width: 100%; }


.vision-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic; font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 0.04em; margin-bottom: 24px;
}


.vision-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 28px; font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--cream); margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 1.2;
}


.vision-card p {
  font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.8; color: var(--cream-soft);
}


@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .vision-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 22px; }
  .vision-card { padding: 40px 32px; }
}



/* --- Approach (4-step method) --- */
.approach { padding: var(--section-pad) 0; }


.approach-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 36px;
  margin-top: 60px;
}


.approach-step {
  position: relative; padding: 36px 28px 36px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gold-dim);
}


.approach-step::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: -1px; left: 0; width: 32px; height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
}


.approach-step-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic; font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 0.18em; margin-bottom: 20px;
}


.approach-step-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 24px; font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--cream); margin-bottom: 16px; line-height: 1.2;
}


.approach-step-text {
  font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.75; color: var(--cream-soft);
}


@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .approach-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 30px; }
}


@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .approach-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}



/* ============================================================
   PROPERTIES PAGE INTRO (previously orphaned)
   ============================================================ */
.properties-section { padding: var(--section-pad) 0; }


.page-intro { padding: 100px 0 60px; }


.page-intro-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 100px 1fr; gap: 60px;
  align-items: start; max-width: 1100px;
}


.page-intro-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic;
  font-size: 64px; font-weight: 300; color: var(--gold); opacity: 0.6;
  line-height: 1; padding-top: 6px;
}


.page-intro-content h2 { margin-bottom: 28px; }


.page-intro-content .lead {
  font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.85; color: var(--cream-soft);
  max-width: 760px;
}


@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .page-intro-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; }
  .page-intro-num { font-size: 40px; }
}



/* ============================================================
   MARKETING — HERO CONTENT WRAPPER (previously orphaned)
   ============================================================ */
.mkt-hero-content { max-width: 580px; }



/* ============================================================
   COSMETIC FIXES — btn-text, label, invest-list-compact
   ============================================================ */
.btn-text { display: inline-block; }


.popup-submit .label { display: inline-block; }


.invest-list-compact { gap: 14px; }


.invest-list-compact li { padding: 16px 0; }



/* ============================================================
   TESTIMONIALS GRID + CONTACT OFFICE DETAILS (final orphans)
   ============================================================ */
.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 36px;
  margin-top: 60px;
}


@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; }
}



.office-live-clock {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  padding: 10px 18px; margin-bottom: 40px;
  background: var(--bg-surface); border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  border-radius: 999px; font-size: 13px; color: var(--cream-soft);
}
.office-live-clock strong { color: var(--gold-light); font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic; }
.office-live-dot {
  width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold);
  animation: liveDotPulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.office-detail-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px;
}
@media (max-width: 520px) { .office-detail-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

.office-detail {
  padding: 30px 26px;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft);
  transition: border-color .4s var(--ease-out), transform .4s var(--ease-out), box-shadow .4s var(--ease-out);
}
.office-detail:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-dim); transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 34px -16px var(--gold-glow);
}

.office-detail-icon {
  width: 26px; height: 26px; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 18px;
  transition: transform .5s var(--ease-luxury);
}
.office-detail:hover .office-detail-icon { transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-6deg); }

.office-detail-grid .office-detail-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 17px; font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft);
}


.office-detail-grid .office-detail-text {
  font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.85; color: var(--cream-soft); margin-bottom: 0;
}


.country-meta {
  font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold); opacity: 0.8; margin-top: 6px;
}


.country-list {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 18px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}


@media (max-width: 600px) { .country-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }



/* ============================================================
   v5 ADDITIONS — May 2026
   Markets bar · Marketing tiers · Experience grid · Why-brands
   Plus: tighter homepage rhythm, mobile fixes, float-button stacking
   ============================================================ */

/* Global rhythm: tighter section padding for a more compact, modern feel */
:root {
  --section-pad: clamp(60px, 9vw, 120px);
}



/* ---------- HOMEPAGE: ACTIVE MARKETS BAR ---------- */
.markets-bar {
  padding: clamp(56px, 7vw, 90px) 0 clamp(40px, 5vw, 60px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft);
  background: var(--bg-deep);
  position: relative;
}


.markets-bar::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 200px; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
}


.markets-bar-head { text-align: center; margin-bottom: clamp(34px, 4vw, 54px); }


.markets-tiles {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  background: var(--hairline-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft);
}


.market-tile {
  background: var(--bg-deep);
  padding: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 48px) 20px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: background .5s var(--ease-out), transform .5s var(--ease-out);
}


.market-tile:hover { background: var(--bg-surface); transform: translateY(-2px); }


.market-tile-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2.5vw, 36px);
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--cream);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
}


.market-tile-tag {
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.32em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
}


.markets-foot {
  margin-top: clamp(24px, 3vw, 36px);
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  color: var(--muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}


.markets-foot span { color: var(--gold); margin: 0 6px; }


@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .markets-tiles { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .markets-foot { letter-spacing: 0.16em; font-size: 10px; }
}



/* ---------- MARKETING: EXPERIENCE GRID ---------- */
.mkt-experience-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1px;
  margin-top: 70px;
  background: var(--hairline-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft);
}


.mkt-experience-card {
  padding: clamp(40px, 4vw, 60px);
  background: var(--bg-deep);
  transition: background .4s;
}


.mkt-experience-card:hover { background: var(--bg-surface); }


.mkt-experience-eyebrow {
  font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.32em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 32px;
  padding-bottom: 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft);
}


.mkt-experience-list {
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;
}


.mkt-experience-list li {
  padding: 12px 0; padding-left: 22px; position: relative;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(17px, 1.7vw, 21px);
  color: var(--cream); font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.5;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft);
}


.mkt-experience-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }


.mkt-experience-list li::before {
  content: '◆'; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 17px;
  color: var(--gold); font-size: 8px;
}


@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .mkt-experience-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}



/* ---------- MARKETING: THREE TIERS ---------- */
.mkt-tiers {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 70px;
  align-items: stretch;
}


.mkt-tier {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  padding: clamp(36px, 3.5vw, 52px) clamp(28px, 3vw, 40px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: border-color .5s var(--ease-out), transform .5s var(--ease-out);
}


.mkt-tier:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-dim);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}


.mkt-tier-featured {
  background:
    linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(201, 169, 106,0.06), transparent 50%),
    var(--bg-surface);
  border-color: var(--gold-dim);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}


.mkt-tier-featured::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: -1px; left: 0; right: 0; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
}


.mkt-tier-badge {
  position: absolute; top: -14px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  padding: 7px 18px; background: var(--gold); color: var(--bg-deep);
  font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.32em; text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 500; white-space: nowrap;
}


.mkt-tier-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic;
  font-size: 14px; color: var(--gold-dim); letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}


.mkt-tier-eyebrow {
  font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.36em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 22px;
}


.mkt-tier-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2.2vw, 30px);
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--cream);
  line-height: 1.18;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}


.mkt-tier-desc {
  font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--cream-soft); margin-bottom: 28px;
  padding-bottom: 24px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft);
}


.mkt-tier-block { margin-bottom: 26px; }


.mkt-tier-block-label {
  font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.32em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 14px;
}


.mkt-tier-list {
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;
}


.mkt-tier-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding: 8px 0 8px 20px;
  font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--cream-soft);
}


.mkt-tier-list li::before {
  content: '✦'; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 9px;
  color: var(--gold); font-size: 9px;
}


.mkt-tier-list-tight li { padding: 5px 0 5px 20px; }


.mkt-tier-list-tight li::before { top: 7px; }


.mkt-tier-cta {
  margin-top: auto; align-self: flex-start;
}


@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .mkt-tiers { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; max-width: 600px; margin: 70px auto 0; }
  .mkt-tier-featured { order: -1; }
}



/* ---------- MARKETING: WHY BRANDS ---------- */
.mkt-why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  margin-top: 70px;
  background: var(--hairline-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft);
}


.mkt-why-card {
  background: var(--bg-deep);
  padding: clamp(40px, 4vw, 60px) clamp(28px, 3vw, 44px);
  transition: background .5s var(--ease-out);
}


.mkt-why-card:hover { background: var(--bg-surface); }


.mkt-why-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic;
  font-size: 16px; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 28px;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}


.mkt-why-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2.2vw, 28px);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--cream);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}


.mkt-why-text { color: var(--cream-soft); font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.75; }


@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .mkt-why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}




/* === PAGE === */
/* Homepage-specific styles */

/* =========================================================
   HOMEPAGE
   ========================================================= */

/* ---------- HERO ---------- */
.hero {
  position: relative; min-height: 100vh; min-height: 100svh;
  display: flex; align-items: flex-end; padding: 0 var(--gutter) clamp(60px, 8vw, 120px);
  overflow: hidden;
}



/* ---------- WHY NORTHSTONE (Investment Page) ---------- */

/* ---------- HOMEPAGE: ACTIVE MARKETS BAR ---------- */
.markets-bar {
  padding: clamp(56px, 7vw, 90px) 0 clamp(40px, 5vw, 60px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft);
  background: var(--bg-deep);
  position: relative;
}



  
/* ── INLINE THANK-YOU + DETAILS PANEL ── */
.ns-thankyou-overlay {
  display: none; position: fixed; inset: 0; background: rgba(13, 11, 8,0.92);
  z-index: 999999; align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 20px;
}


.ns-thankyou-overlay.open { display: flex; }


.ns-thankyou-wrap {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; max-width: 900px; width: 100%;
  background: var(--bg-surface); border: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft);
  border-radius: 6px; overflow: hidden;
  animation: nsThankSlide .5s var(--ease-luxury) both;
}


@keyframes nsThankSlide {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px) scale(0.97); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
}


.ns-thank-left {
  background: var(--gold); display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 60px 40px; text-align: center;
}


.ns-thank-left-mark {
  width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(13, 11, 8,0.18);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 28px;
}


.ns-thank-left-mark svg { width: 32px; height: 32px; color: var(--bg-deep); }


.ns-thank-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 38px; color: var(--bg-deep);
  line-height: 1.1; margin-bottom: 16px;
}


.ns-thank-sub { font-size: 15px; color: rgba(13, 11, 8,0.7); line-height: 1.65; }


.ns-thank-right { padding: 50px 44px; overflow-y: auto; max-height: 90vh; }


.ns-thank-right-eyebrow {
  font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.32em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 8px;
}


.ns-thank-right h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 26px; color: var(--cream);
  margin-bottom: 6px; line-height: 1.25;
}


.ns-thank-right-sub {
  font-size: 13px; color: var(--cream-soft); margin-bottom: 32px; line-height: 1.65;
}


.ns-detail-row { margin-bottom: 22px; }


.ns-detail-label {
  display: block; font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.28em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 10px;
}


.ns-detail-input, .ns-detail-select {
  width: 100%; background: var(--bg-elevated); border: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft);
  color: var(--cream); padding: 13px 16px; font-size: 14px; font-family: var(--font-body);
  border-radius: 3px; transition: border-color .3s;
}


.ns-detail-input:focus, .ns-detail-select:focus {
  outline: none; border-color: var(--gold);
}


.ns-detail-select option { background: var(--bg-elevated); color: var(--cream); }


.ns-detail-row-double { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }


.ns-detail-submit {
  width: 100%; margin-top: 8px; padding: 16px 32px;
  background: var(--gold); border: 2px solid var(--gold); color: var(--bg-deep);
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.24em;
  text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 700; cursor: pointer; border-radius: 4px;
  transition: background .3s, box-shadow .3s, transform .2s;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(201, 169, 106,0.28);
}


.ns-detail-submit:hover {
  background: var(--gold-light); box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(201, 169, 106,0.42);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}


.ns-detail-submit:disabled { opacity: 0.65; cursor: wait; transform: none; }


.ns-detail-close {
  position: absolute; top: 16px; right: 16px; width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft); border-radius: 50%; background: none;
  color: var(--cream-soft); cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: border-color .3s, color .3s;
}


.ns-detail-close:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }


.ns-thankyou-wrap-relative { position: relative; }


.ns-detail-foot {
  margin-top: 16px; font-size: 11px; color: var(--muted); letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-align: center; line-height: 1.65;
}


@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .ns-thankyou-wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ns-thank-left { padding: 40px 28px; }
  .ns-thank-title { font-size: 28px; }
  .ns-thank-right { padding: 36px 24px; }
  .ns-detail-row-double { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}



/* ══════════════════════════════════════════
   THANK-YOU + DETAILS PANEL
══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.ns-panel-overlay {
  display: none; position: fixed; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(8,7,6,0.88); z-index: 999999;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 16px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}


.ns-panel-overlay.open { display: flex; }


.ns-panel-wrap {
  position: relative; width: 100%; max-width: 920px;
  background: var(--bg-surface); border: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft);
  border-radius: 6px; overflow: hidden;
  animation: nsPanelIn .45s cubic-bezier(.22,.68,0,1.2) both;
  max-height: 94vh; overflow-y: auto;
}


@keyframes nsPanelIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.95) translateY(20px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1) translateY(0); }
}


.ns-panel-step { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 380px 1fr; }


.ns-panel-left {
  background: var(--gold); display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  padding: 60px 44px; text-align: center;
}


.ns-panel-check {
  width: 68px; height: 68px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(13, 11, 8,0.15); display: flex;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 28px;
}


.ns-panel-check svg { width: 34px; height: 34px; color: var(--bg-deep); stroke: var(--bg-deep); }


.ns-panel-thanktitle {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 42px; font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--bg-deep); line-height: 1.05; margin-bottom: 16px;
}


.ns-panel-thanksub {
  font-size: 14px; color: rgba(13, 11, 8,0.65); line-height: 1.7;
}


.ns-panel-right {
  padding: 52px 48px 48px; overflow-y: auto;
}


.ns-panel-right-eye {
  font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.34em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 10px;
}


.ns-panel-right-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 24px; color: var(--cream);
  font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 8px;
}


.ns-panel-right-sub {
  font-size: 13px; color: var(--cream-soft); line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 32px;
}


/* Detail form fields */
.ns-drow { margin-bottom: 22px; }


.ns-dlabel {
  display: block; font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.28em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 10px;
}


.ns-dselect {
  width: 100%; background: var(--bg-elevated); border: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft);
  color: var(--cream); padding: 13px 16px; font-size: 13px; font-family: var(--font-body);
  border-radius: 3px; transition: border-color .3s; appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8' viewBox='0 0 12 8'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1l5 5 5-5' stroke='%23C9A66B' stroke-width='1.5' fill='none' stroke-linecap='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: right 14px center; padding-right: 36px;
}


.ns-dselect:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--gold); }


.ns-dselect option { background: var(--bg-elevated); color: var(--cream); }


.ns-dpills { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }


.ns-dpill {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; padding: 9px 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft); color: var(--cream-soft);
  font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 3px; cursor: pointer; transition: border-color .25s, color .25s, background .25s;
  user-select: none;
}


.ns-dpill:hover { border-color: var(--gold-dim); color: var(--cream); }


.ns-dpill input { position: absolute; opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; }


.ns-dpill.active {
  background: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--bg-deep); font-weight: 600;
}


.ns-dsubmit {
  width: 100%; padding: 16px 32px; background: var(--gold);
  border: 2px solid var(--gold); color: var(--bg-deep);
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.24em;
  text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 700; cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: 4px; margin-top: 8px;
  transition: background .3s, box-shadow .3s, transform .2s;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(201, 169, 106,0.3);
}


.ns-dsubmit:hover {
  background: var(--gold-light); border-color: var(--gold-light);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(201, 169, 106,0.45); transform: translateY(-2px);
}


.ns-dsubmit:disabled { opacity: 0.65; cursor: wait; transform: none; box-shadow: none; }


.ns-dfoot {
  margin-top: 14px; font-size: 11px; color: var(--muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-align: center; line-height: 1.65;
}


.ns-panel-close {
  position: absolute; top: 16px; right: 16px; width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft); border-radius: 50%; background: none;
  color: var(--cream-soft); cursor: pointer; display: flex;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: border-color .3s, color .3s; z-index: 10;
}


.ns-panel-close:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }


.ns-panel-close svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }


/* Done state */
.ns-panel-done { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }


.ns-panel-done-inner {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
  justify-content: center; padding: 80px 60px; text-align: center;
}


.ns-panel-check-lg { width: 88px; height: 88px; }


.ns-panel-check-lg svg { width: 44px; height: 44px; }


/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .ns-panel-step { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ns-panel-left { padding: 44px 28px; }
  .ns-panel-thanktitle { font-size: 30px; }
  .ns-panel-right { padding: 36px 24px 40px; }
}




/* ══════════════════════════════════════════
   ENTRY POPUP (fires on page load)
══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.ns-entry-overlay {
  display: none; position: fixed; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(8,7,6,0.85); z-index: 999998;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px; backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}


.ns-entry-overlay.open { display: flex; }


.ns-entry-box {
  position: relative; width: 100%; max-width: 480px;
  background: var(--bg-surface); border: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft);
  border-radius: 6px; overflow: hidden;
  animation: nsEntryIn .5s cubic-bezier(.22,.68,0,1.15) both;
}


@keyframes nsEntryIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.93) translateY(24px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1) translateY(0); }
}


.ns-entry-top {
  background: var(--gold); padding: 32px 36px 28px;
  text-align: center;
}


.ns-entry-eyebrow {
  font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.38em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(13, 11, 8,0.6); margin-bottom: 10px;
}


.ns-entry-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 28px; font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--bg-deep); line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 8px;
}


.ns-entry-sub {
  font-size: 13px; color: rgba(13, 11, 8,0.65); line-height: 1.6;
}


.ns-entry-body { padding: 32px 36px 36px; }


.ns-entry-row { margin-bottom: 18px; }


.ns-entry-label {
  display: block; font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 9px;
}


.ns-entry-input {
  width: 100%; background: var(--bg-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft); color: var(--cream);
  padding: 13px 16px; font-size: 14px; font-family: var(--font-body);
  border-radius: 3px; transition: border-color .3s;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}


.ns-entry-input:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--gold); }


.ns-entry-input::placeholder { color: var(--muted); }


.ns-entry-submit {
  width: 100%; padding: 16px 24px; margin-top: 8px;
  background: var(--gold); border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  color: var(--bg-deep); font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.24em; text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700; cursor: pointer; border-radius: 4px;
  transition: background .3s, box-shadow .3s, transform .2s;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(201, 169, 106,0.3);
}


.ns-entry-submit:hover {
  background: var(--gold-light); border-color: var(--gold-light);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(201, 169, 106,0.45); transform: translateY(-2px);
}


.ns-entry-submit:disabled { opacity: 0.65; cursor: wait; transform: none; }


.ns-entry-skip {
  display: block; text-align: center; margin-top: 16px;
  font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: var(--muted);
  cursor: pointer; transition: color .2s; text-decoration: none;
  background: none; border: none; width: 100%; padding: 4px 0;
}


.ns-entry-skip:hover { color: var(--cream-soft); }


.ns-entry-close {
  position: absolute; top: 12px; right: 12px;
  width: 32px; height: 32px; border: 1px solid rgba(13, 11, 8,0.2);
  border-radius: 50%; background: none; color: rgba(13, 11, 8,0.5);
  cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: border-color .2s, color .2s;
}


.ns-entry-close:hover { border-color: var(--bg-deep); color: var(--bg-deep); }


.ns-entry-close svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; }


.ns-entry-foot {
  font-size: 11px; color: var(--muted); text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.6; margin-top: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}


@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .ns-entry-top { padding: 28px 24px 22px; }
  .ns-entry-body { padding: 28px 24px 32px; }
  .ns-entry-title { font-size: 24px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   BLOG PAGE HERO
   ============================================================ */
.blog-hero {
  min-height: 60vh;
  display: flex; align-items: flex-end;
  padding: 140px var(--gutter) 80px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}


.blog-hero-lines {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; overflow: hidden;
}


.blog-hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; max-width: 900px; }


.blog-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 300;
  font-size: clamp(52px, 8vw, 120px); line-height: 0.92;
  color: var(--cream); letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}


.blog-hero-sub { color: var(--cream-soft); font-size: clamp(15px, 1.4vw, 18px); line-height: 1.7; max-width: 52ch; }



/* ── BLOG CARDS GRID ── */
.blog-cards-section {
  padding: var(--section-pad) 0;
}



/* ── BLOG CARDS GRID ── */
.blog-cards-section {
  padding: var(--section-pad) 0;
}


.blog-cards-header {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}


.blog-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) { .blog-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 640px)  { .blog-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }


/* ── BLOG CARD PANEL (image top / date badge / title / excerpt / button) ── */
.blog-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: var(--bg-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft);
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(20, 16, 10, 0.06);
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-luxury), box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(20, 16, 10, 0.14);
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-card-media img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}


.blog-card-media {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 2;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
}

.blog-card-media img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-luxury);
}

.blog-card-date {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px; right: 14px;
  background: var(--gold-dim);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.02em; text-transform: none;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 3px;
}


.blog-card-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
  padding: 24px 26px 28px;
}


.blog-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.32;
  color: var(--gold-dim); margin-bottom: 12px; letter-spacing: 0;
}


.blog-card-excerpt {
  color: var(--muted); font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 0; flex: 1;
  display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 3; -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}


.blog-card-read {
  margin-top: 22px;
  align-self: flex-start;
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.02em; text-transform: none;
  color: #fff; background: #16305C;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-card-read:hover {
  background: #1F4272;
  transform: translateX(2px);
}



/* ============================================================
   ARTICLE BODY (full article content)
   ============================================================ */
.article-wrap {
  max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto;
  padding: var(--section-pad) var(--gutter);
}


.article-header { margin-bottom: 60px; }


.article-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 300;
  font-size: clamp(36px, 5vw, 68px); line-height: 1.05;
  color: var(--cream); margin-bottom: 28px; letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}


.article-meta {
  display: flex; gap: 28px; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted);
  padding-bottom: 36px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft); margin-bottom: 52px;
}


.article-intro {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(19px, 2.2vw, 28px); line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--cream-soft); margin-bottom: 48px;
  padding-left: 28px; border-left: 2px solid var(--gold);
}


.article-hero {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 52px;
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft);
}

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


.article-body { font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.85; color: var(--cream-soft); }

.article-body h2 {
  color: var(--cream); font-size: clamp(24px, 3vw, 32px);
  margin: 52px 0 20px;
}

.article-body h3 {
  color: var(--cream); font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(19px, 2.1vw, 23px);
  margin: 36px 0 14px;
}

.article-body h4 {
  color: var(--gold); font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
}

.article-body p { margin: 0 0 22px; }

.article-body ul { margin: 0 0 24px; padding-left: 0; }

.article-body ul li {
  position: relative; padding-left: 26px; margin-bottom: 11px;
}

.article-body ul li::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 2px; top: 11px;
  width: 5px; height: 5px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
}

.article-body ul li strong { color: var(--cream); font-weight: 600; }



.article-divider {
  width: 60px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold);
  margin: 52px auto;
}


.article-pullquote {
  margin: 52px 0;
  padding: 36px 40px;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--gold);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201, 169, 106,0.05) 0%, transparent 80%);
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(20px, 2.4vw, 30px); line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--cream-soft);
}


.article-checklist {
  margin: 36px 0;
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  padding: 36px 40px;
}


.article-cta-inline {
  margin: 60px 0;
  padding: 48px 52px;
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg-surface) 0%, var(--bg-deep) 100%);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
}

.article-cta-inline h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 400; font-size: clamp(22px, 2.6vw, 30px); color: var(--cream); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.article-cta-inline p { color: var(--cream-soft); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 28px; max-width: 52ch; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }



/* Back button */
.back-btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.3em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 52px; cursor: none;
  transition: gap .3s var(--ease-out);
}


.back-arrow { width: 20px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); position: relative; }



/* Tab bar */
.tab-bar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft);
  margin-top: 12px;
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .tab-btn { padding: 14px 20px; font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: 0.14em; }
}


.tab-btn {
  padding: 18px 48px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  cursor: none;
  position: relative;
  border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
  margin-bottom: -1px;
  transition: color .3s var(--ease-out), border-color .3s;
  background: none;
}



/* ============================================================
   FAQ SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.faq-panel, .terms-panel, .privacy-panel { display: none; }
.faq-panel.active, .terms-panel.active, .privacy-panel.active { display: block; }





/* ============================================================
   TERMS SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.terms-section { padding: 80px 0 120px; }


.terms-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 240px 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: start;
}


.terms-toc {
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
}


.terms-toc-title {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}



.terms-content section {
  margin-bottom: 60px;
  padding-bottom: 60px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft);
}


.terms-section-num {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: block;
}


.terms-highlight-box {
  background: rgba(201, 169, 106,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 169, 106,0.2);
  padding: 24px 28px;
  margin: 24px 0;
}


.terms-meta {
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.7;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}


/* Privacy page */
.privacy-hero{padding:160px var(--gutter) 60px;text-align:center;border-bottom:1px solid var(--hairline-soft);}


.privacy-meta{font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);opacity:.7;}


.privacy-body{padding:80px 0 120px;}


.privacy-layout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:220px 1fr;gap:80px;align-items:start;}


.privacy-toc{position:sticky;top:100px;}


.privacy-toc-title{font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);margin-bottom:20px;}


.privacy-content section{margin-bottom:60px;padding-bottom:60px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--hairline-soft);}


.privacy-section-num{font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);margin-bottom:12px;display:block;}


.privacy-highlight{background:rgba(201, 169, 106,.06);border:1px solid rgba(201, 169, 106,.2);padding:24px 28px;margin:24px 0;}
/* ============================================================
   NORTHSTONE GROUP — NAVIGATION REWORK (v3)
   Hamburger trigger is a floating circular button pinned to the
   bottom-right of the viewport (stays put while scrolling, on
   every page). Clicking it slides in a right-hand panel — dark
   ground, logo + close at top, a vertical list of links.
   ============================================================ */

.nav { padding: 22px var(--gutter); }
.nav-cta { display: none !important; }

/* Hamburger trigger — fixed bottom-right, above the Enquire pill */
.nav-toggle {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  position: fixed; right: 24px; bottom: 24px; z-index: 150;
  width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease-out), background .3s, border-color .3s;
}
.nav-toggle:hover { background: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.nav-toggle:hover span { background: var(--bg-deep); }
.nav-toggle span { position: absolute; left: 17px; right: 17px; height: 1px; background: var(--cream); transition: background .3s; }
.nav-toggle span:nth-child(1) { top: 20px; }
.nav-toggle span:nth-child(2) { top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); }
.nav-toggle span:nth-child(3) { bottom: 20px; }
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .nav-toggle { width: 50px; height: 50px; right: 16px; bottom: 20px; }
  .nav-toggle span { left: 15px; right: 15px; }
  .nav-toggle span:nth-child(1) { top: 17px; }
  .nav-toggle span:nth-child(3) { bottom: 17px; }
}

/* Dimmed backdrop behind the drawer — page stays visible, softly obscured */
.nav-menu-backdrop {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 9998;
  background: rgba(6,5,4,.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(3px);
  opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity .4s var(--ease-out);
}
.nav-menu-backdrop.open { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }

/* Right-side sliding drawer */
.nav-menu {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: fixed; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 9999;
  width: min(460px, 88vw); height: 100%;
  background: var(--bg-deep);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  padding: 40px 44px;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform .5s var(--ease-luxury);
  overflow-y: auto;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  align-items: stretch; gap: 0;
  box-shadow: -40px 0 90px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
}
.nav-menu.open { transform: translateX(0); }

.nav-menu-head {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}
.nav-menu-head .nav-brand { pointer-events: none; }

.nav-menu-close {
  position: relative; top: auto; right: auto;
  width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--cream); cursor: pointer; z-index: 10000;
  transition: background .3s, border-color .3s, transform .3s var(--ease-out);
}
.nav-menu-close:hover { background: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--bg-deep); transform: rotate(90deg); }
.nav-menu-close svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }

.nav-menu ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; flex: 1; }
.nav-menu li { list-style: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline); }
.nav-menu li:first-of-type { border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline); }

.nav-menu .nav-link, .nav-menu .nav-parent {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 20px 2px;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 20px; font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em; text-transform: none; color: var(--cream-soft);
  transition: color .3s var(--ease-out), padding-left .3s var(--ease-out);
}
.nav-menu .nav-link::after {
  content: '→'; font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 15px; color: var(--gold-dim);
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease-out), color .3s;
}
.nav-menu .nav-link:hover, .nav-menu .nav-link.active { color: var(--gold-light); padding-left: 10px; }
.nav-menu .nav-link:hover::after { transform: translateX(4px); color: var(--gold-light); }

.nav-menu .nav-has-sub .nav-submenu {
  position: static; display: block; background: transparent; opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto;
  transform: none; padding: 0 0 18px; border: none; box-shadow: none; min-width: 0; width: 100%;
}
.nav-menu .nav-has-sub .nav-submenu::before { display: none; }
.nav-menu .nav-has-sub .nav-submenu a {
  display: block; font-size: 14px; font-family: var(--font-body); letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 8px 2px 8px 14px; color: var(--muted);
}
.nav-menu .nav-has-sub .nav-submenu a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }

.nav-menu .nav-cta-drawer {
  display: inline-flex !important; justify-content: center; margin-top: 30px;
  padding: 16px 32px; background: var(--gold); color: var(--bg-deep);
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 700;
}
.nav-menu .nav-cta-drawer:hover { background: var(--gold-light); }

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .nav-menu { width: 100vw; padding: 30px 26px; }
  .nav-menu .nav-link, .nav-menu .nav-parent { font-size: 18px; }
}

/* ---------------------------------- FLOATING CLUSTER — moved to bottom-LEFT ---------------------------------- */
.float-wa { left: 30px; right: auto; bottom: 30px; }
.float-chat {
  position: fixed; left: 30px; right: auto; bottom: 98px; z-index: 90;
  width: 58px; height: 58px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--bg-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
  cursor: pointer; transition: transform .3s var(--ease-out), background .3s;
}
.float-chat:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); background: var(--gold); }
.float-chat svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; color: var(--gold); transition: color .3s; }
.float-chat:hover svg { color: var(--bg-deep); }
.float-chat .icon-close { display: none; }
.float-chat.is-open .icon-chat { display: none; }
.float-chat.is-open .icon-close { display: block; }

/* .float-emi positioning lives in css/explore.css (page-specific) */@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .float-chat { left: 16px; bottom: 88px; width: 52px; height: 52px; }
  .float-wa { left: 16px; }
}

/* ---------------------------------- CONCIERGE CHAT PANEL — left side ---------------------------------- */
.concierge-panel {
  position: fixed; left: 30px; right: auto; bottom: 234px; z-index: 9997;
  width: 340px; max-width: calc(100vw - 40px);
  background: var(--bg-elevated); border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px -24px rgba(0,0,0,.7);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px) scale(.98); pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity .3s var(--ease-out), transform .3s var(--ease-luxury);
}
.concierge-panel.is-open { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); pointer-events: auto; }
.concierge-header { padding: 20px 22px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline); background: var(--bg-surface); }
.concierge-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic; font-size: 20px; color: var(--gold-light); }
.concierge-status { font-size: 11px; color: var(--muted); letter-spacing: .04em; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; margin-top: 5px; }
.concierge-status .dot { width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: #6FBE8F; box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(111,190,143,.2); }
.concierge-body { padding: 20px 22px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; max-height: 260px; overflow-y: auto; }
.concierge-msg { font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.55; padding: 12px 14px; max-width: 88%; }
.concierge-msg.bot { background: var(--bg-surface); color: var(--cream-soft); align-self: flex-start; border: 1px solid var(--hairline); }
.concierge-msg.user { background: var(--gold); color: var(--bg-deep); align-self: flex-end; font-weight: 500; }
.concierge-quick { padding: 16px 22px 22px; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline); }
.concierge-quick button { flex: 1 1 auto; background: transparent; border: 1px solid var(--hairline); color: var(--gold-light); font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: .04em; padding: 10px 14px; cursor: pointer; transition: all .25s var(--ease-out); white-space: nowrap; }
.concierge-quick button:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--bg-deep); border-color: var(--gold); }
.concierge-quick button.wide { flex-basis: 100%; border-color: var(--gold-dim); }

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .concierge-panel { left: 16px; right: auto; bottom: 150px; width: calc(100vw - 32px); }
}

/* ---------------------------------- IMAGE PLACEHOLDER (used site-wide via JS fallback) ---------------------------------- */
.media-placeholder {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; min-height: 160px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 10px;
  background:
    repeating-linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201, 169, 106,.06) 0 12px, transparent 12px 24px),
    var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px dashed var(--hairline);
}
.media-placeholder svg { width: 30px; height: 30px; opacity: .6; color: var(--gold-dim); }
.media-placeholder span { font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-dim); }

/* ============================================================
   NORTHSTONE GROUP — GRAND ANIMATION PASS
   Layered on top of the existing reveal/counter system: hero
   Ken Burns zoom, CTA shimmer sweep, nav-drawer stagger-in,
   and gold divider draw-ins.
   ============================================================ */

/* ---- Ken Burns slow zoom on hero photography ---- */
.page-hero-media img, .hero-bg img, .why-hero-media img, .invest-img img {
  animation: kenBurns 22s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes kenBurns {
  0%   { transform: scale(1) translate(0, 0); }
  100% { transform: scale(1.08) translate(-1%, -1%); }
}

/* ---- CTA shimmer sweep ---- */
.btn-primary, .nav-cta, .nav-cta-drawer {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.btn-primary::after, .nav-cta::after, .nav-cta-drawer::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: -60%;
  width: 40%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,.35), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-20deg);
  animation: shimmerSweep 4.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes shimmerSweep {
  0%   { left: -60%; }
  40%, 100% { left: 140%; }
}

/* ---- Nav drawer: links stagger in as the panel opens ---- */
.nav-menu li { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(24px); transition: opacity .5s var(--ease-out), transform .5s var(--ease-luxury); }
.nav-menu.open li { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
.nav-menu.open li:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: .08s; }
.nav-menu.open li:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: .13s; }
.nav-menu.open li:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: .18s; }
.nav-menu.open li:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: .23s; }
.nav-menu.open li:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: .28s; }
.nav-menu.open li:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: .33s; }
.nav-menu.open li:nth-child(7) { transition-delay: .38s; }
.nav-menu-head { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-10px); transition: opacity .4s var(--ease-out), transform .4s var(--ease-out); }
.nav-menu.open .nav-menu-head { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.nav-menu .nav-cta-drawer { opacity: 0; transition: opacity .5s var(--ease-out) .4s; }
.nav-menu.open .nav-cta-drawer { opacity: 1; }

/* (eyebrow divider kept static — safer than risking invisible dashes
   on eyebrows that aren't wrapped in a .reveal container) */

/* ---- Card / tile lift on hover — added for elements that didn't have one yet ---- */
.why-card, .about-cred, .why-counter {
  transition: transform .4s var(--ease-out);
}
.why-card:hover, .about-cred:hover, .why-counter:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

/* ---- Stat numbers: subtle gold glow pulse once landed ---- */
[data-counter] { display: inline-block; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .page-hero-media img, .hero-bg img, .why-hero-media img, .invest-img img,
  .btn-primary::after, .nav-cta::after, .nav-cta-drawer::after {
    animation: none !important;
  }
  .nav-menu li, .nav-menu-head, .nav-menu .nav-cta-drawer {
    opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; transition: none !important;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   NORTHSTONE GROUP — GRAND ANIMATION PASS II
   Richer gold treatment, ambient hero glow, and the full
   two-tier developer-partner logo marquee.
   ============================================================ */

/* ---- Richer, multi-stop gold used for premium accents ---- */
:root {
  --gold-grand: linear-gradient(115deg, var(--gold-dim) 0%, var(--gold-champagne) 30%, var(--gold) 55%, var(--gold-light) 75%, var(--gold-dim) 100%);
}

.hero-title .italic,
.intro-headline .italic,
.h2 .italic {
  background: var(--gold-grand);
  background-size: 300% 100%;
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
  animation: goldFlow 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes goldFlow {
  0%, 100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
}

/* ---- Ambient floating gold motes across the hero ---- */
.hero { position: relative; }
.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 2; pointer-events: none;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(2px 2px at 10% 20%, var(--gold-light) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(2px 2px at 30% 70%, var(--gold) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 50% 15%, var(--gold-light) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(2px 2px at 70% 55%, var(--gold) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 85% 30%, var(--gold-light) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(2px 2px at 92% 80%, var(--gold) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(1.5px 1.5px at 15% 85%, var(--gold-light) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(2px 2px at 60% 90%, var(--gold) 0%, transparent 60%);
  opacity: .55;
  animation: motesDrift 16s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes motesDrift {
  0%   { transform: translate(0, 0); opacity: .4; }
  50%  { transform: translate(-1.2%, -2.4%); opacity: .75; }
  100% { transform: translate(1%, 1.6%); opacity: .45; }
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) { .hero::before { display: none; } }

/* =========================================================
   DEVELOPER PARTNERS — GRAND TWO-TIER MARQUEE
   ========================================================= */
.partners-grand { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }

.partners-glow {
  position: absolute; top: 10%; left: 50%; width: 900px; height: 500px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, var(--gold-glow) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(10px);
  pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
  animation: glowPulse 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes glowPulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: .5; transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1); }
  50%      { opacity: .9; transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1.08); }
}

.partners-tier-label {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  max-width: var(--max-width); margin: 56px auto 0; padding: 0 var(--gutter);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
}
.partners-tier-label span {
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-dim);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.partners-tier-label::after {
  content: ''; flex: 1; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--hairline), transparent);
}

.partners-grand .partners-marquee {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  margin-top: 24px; overflow: hidden; padding: 28px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent 100%);
          mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent 100%);
}

.partners-grand .partners-track {
  display: flex; align-items: stretch; gap: 56px; width: max-content;
}
.partners-track--left  { animation: marqueeLeft 48s linear infinite; }
.partners-track--right { animation: marqueeRight 54s linear infinite; }
.partners-marquee:hover .partners-track { animation-play-state: paused; }

@keyframes marqueeLeft  { from { transform: translateX(0); }    to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
@keyframes marqueeRight { from { transform: translateX(-50%); } to { transform: translateX(0); } }

.partner-plaque {
  flex: 0 0 auto; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
  width: 168px;
}

.partner-plaque-badge {
  position: relative; width: 130px; height: 84px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--bg-elevated), var(--bg-surface));
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color .4s var(--ease-out), transform .4s var(--ease-out), box-shadow .4s var(--ease-out);
}
.partner-plaque-badge::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: -60%; width: 40%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(115deg, transparent, var(--gold-glow), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-20deg);
  animation: plaqueShine 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes plaqueShine {
  0%   { left: -60%; }
  35%  { left: 130%; }
  100% { left: 130%; }
}
.partner-plaque-badge::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: -1px; border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 1px;
  background: conic-gradient(from 0deg, var(--gold-dim), var(--gold-light), var(--gold), var(--gold-dim));
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor; mask-composite: exclude;
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity .4s var(--ease-out);
  animation: ringSpin 4s linear infinite;
}
.partner-plaque:hover .partner-plaque-badge::before { opacity: 1; }
@keyframes ringSpin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
.partner-plaque-badge img {
  max-width: 78%; max-height: 60%; width: auto; height: auto;
  filter: grayscale(1) brightness(1.5) contrast(0.9) opacity(0.75);
  transition: filter .4s var(--ease-out);
}
.partner-plaque:hover .partner-plaque-badge img { filter: grayscale(0) brightness(1) contrast(1) opacity(1); }

.partner-plaque-badge.is-fallback span {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic; font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 26px; letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  background: var(--gold-grand); background-size: 300% 100%;
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
}

.partner-plaque:hover .partner-plaque-badge {
  border-color: var(--gold-dim);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px -8px var(--gold-glow);
}

.partner-plaque-name {
  font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-align: center;
  color: var(--muted); white-space: nowrap;
  transition: color .4s var(--ease-out);
}
.partner-plaque:hover .partner-plaque-name { color: var(--gold-light); }

.partners-more {
  margin-top: 44px; text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-style: italic; font-size: 17px;
  color: var(--muted);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero::before, .hero-title .italic, .intro-headline .italic, .h2 .italic,
  .partners-glow, .partners-track--left, .partners-track--right {
    animation: none !important;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   FAST MOVING PROJECTS — home page
   ========================================================================== */
.fast-moving { padding: clamp(60px, 8vw, 100px) 0; position: relative; }

.fm-head {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 24px; margin-bottom: 40px; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.fm-head-left .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.fm-view-all {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  color: var(--gold); font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap; padding-bottom: 4px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent; transition: border-color .3s var(--ease-out), gap .3s var(--ease-out);
}
.fm-view-all svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; stroke: currentColor; fill: none; stroke-width: 2; transition: transform .3s var(--ease-out); }
.fm-view-all:hover { border-color: var(--gold); gap: 12px; }
.fm-view-all:hover svg { transform: translateX(3px); }

.fm-row-wrap { position: relative; }

.fm-row {
  display: flex; gap: 24px; overflow-x: auto; padding: 6px 6px 26px;
  scroll-snap-type: x proximity; scrollbar-width: thin; scrollbar-color: var(--gold-dim) transparent;
}
.fm-row::-webkit-scrollbar { height: 6px; }
.fm-row::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--gold-dim); border-radius: 6px; }
.fm-row::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--bg-elevated); }

.fm-card {
  flex: 0 0 300px; scroll-snap-align: start; background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft); border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color .35s var(--ease-out), transform .35s var(--ease-out), box-shadow .35s var(--ease-out);
}
.fm-card:hover { border-color: var(--gold); transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.35); }

.fm-card-media { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 4/3; overflow: hidden; }
.fm-card-media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .6s var(--ease-out); }
.fm-card:hover .fm-card-media img { transform: scale(1.08); }

.fm-badge {
  position: absolute; left: 12px; bottom: 12px; z-index: 2;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(11,11,12,0.72); backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  color: #F7F5F2; font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 12px; border-radius: 20px; border: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft); font-weight: 600;
}
.fm-badge.is-prelaunch { color: var(--gold-light); border-color: var(--gold-dim); }
.fm-badge.is-newlaunch { color: #8FD1A8; border-color: rgba(143,209,168,0.4); }

.fm-tag-hot {
  position: absolute; right: 12px; top: 12px; z-index: 2;
  background: var(--gold); color: var(--bg-deep); font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 5px 10px; border-radius: 20px;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
}
.fm-tag-hot svg { width: 11px; height: 11px; }

.fm-card-body { padding: 20px 22px 22px; }
.fm-card-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 21px; color: var(--cream); line-height: 1.25; }
.fm-card-address { color: var(--muted); font-size: 12.5px; margin-top: 6px; white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; }
.fm-card-price { color: var(--gold); font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 18px; margin-top: 14px; }
.fm-card-config { color: var(--cream-soft); font-size: 12.5px; margin-top: 8px; padding-top: 12px; border-top: 1px solid var(--hairline-soft); }

.fm-nav { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-top: -4px; }
.fm-nav-btn {
  width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--hairline);
  background: var(--bg-surface); color: var(--gold); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer; transition: background .3s var(--ease-out), transform .2s var(--ease-out);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.fm-nav-btn svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; stroke: currentColor; fill: none; stroke-width: 2; }
.fm-nav-btn:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--bg-deep); }
.fm-nav-btn:active { transform: scale(0.92); }
.fm-nav-btn[disabled] { opacity: 0.35; cursor: default; pointer-events: none; }

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .fm-card { flex: 0 0 78vw; }
  .fm-nav { display: none; }
}