/* ==========================================================================
   DESIGN SYSTEM - DR. V. V. S. CHANDRASEKHARAM PORTFOLIO
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
    /* HSL Color Palette */
    --color-teal: #2A6F6D;
    --color-teal-rgb: 42, 111, 109;
    --color-light-teal: #E0F2F1;
    --color-sage: #A5C8CA;
    --color-ivory: #FAF9F6;
    --color-gold: #D4AF37;
    --color-indigo: #1F2937;
    --color-indigo-rgb: 31, 41, 55;
    --color-text: #334155;
    --color-bg: #FCFCFA;
    --color-white: #ffffff;

    /* Fonts */
    --font-serif: "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif;
    --font-sans: "Inter", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
    --font-mono: "DM Sans", sans-serif;

    /* Shadows */
    --shadow-soft: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.08);
    --shadow-glow: 0 0 15px rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.2);
    --shadow-card: 0 10px 30px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    --shadow-lg: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05), 0 8px 10px -6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    --shadow-xl: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), 0 8px 10px -6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    --shadow-premium: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);

    /* Transitions */
    --transition-smooth: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    --transition-slow: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    --transition-bounce: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESET & BASICS
   ========================================================================== */

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

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

body {
    background-color: var(--color-bg);
    color: var(--color-text);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.6;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* Selection styles */
::-moz-selection {
    background-color: var(--color-teal);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

::selection {
    background-color: var(--color-teal);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

/* Headings */
h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
    color: var(--color-indigo);
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

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

/* Custom Scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 8px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: var(--color-ivory);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: #cbd5e1;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: #94a3b8;
}

/* Utility Containers */
.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1240px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.hidden {
    display: none !important;
}

.relative-z-10 {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

/* Glassmorphism utility */
.glass {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NAVIGATION
   ========================================================================== */

.navbar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 100;
    padding: 1.25rem 0;
    transition: var(--transition-slow);
    background-color: transparent;
}

/* Scrolled state */
.navbar.scrolled {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    padding: 0.75rem 0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(31, 41, 55, 0.05);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.05);
}

.nav-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.nav-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth, all 0.3s ease);
}

.nav-brand-logo-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav-brand-logo {
    height: 48px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth, transform 0.3s ease);
}

.nav-brand:hover .nav-brand-logo,
.nav-brand-logo-link:hover .nav-brand-logo {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.brand-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
}

.nav-logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    order: 2;
    margin-left: auto;
}

.nav-logo img {
    width: 110px;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    opacity: 0.94;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.nav-logo img:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.brand-title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-teal);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.brand-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.58rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: #64748b;
    margin-top: 0.15rem;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-brand:hover .brand-title,
.brand-text:hover .brand-title {
    color: var(--color-indigo);
}

.nav-brand:hover .brand-subtitle,
.brand-text:hover .brand-subtitle {
    color: var(--color-teal);
}

.nav-link {
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: #475569;
    position: relative;
    padding: 0.25rem 0;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--color-teal);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

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

.nav-link:hover::after {
    width: 100%;
}

/* Call-to-Action Button */
.btn-appointment {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background-color: var(--color-indigo);
    color: var(--color-white);
    padding: 0.6rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    white-space: nowrap;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.btn-icon {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    stroke-width: 2.5;
}

.btn-appointment:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-teal);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.25);
}

/* Responsive adjustment for Header Navigation */
@media (max-width: 1280px) {
    .nav-menu {
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    .nav-link {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    }

    .btn-appointment {
        padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .brand-title {
        font-size: 1.15rem;
    }

    .brand-subtitle {
        font-size: 0.55rem;
        letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    }

    .nav-menu {
        gap: 0.75rem;
    }

    .nav-link {
        font-size: 0.72rem;
        letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    }
}

.btn-appointment:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-teal);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.25);
}

/* Hamburger toggle menu */
.mobile-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--color-indigo);
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0.5rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.mobile-toggle:hover {
    background-color: #f1f5f9;
}

.mobile-toggle svg {
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
}

/* Mobile navigation drawer */
.mobile-drawer {
    position: fixed;
    top: 75px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 0;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    z-index: 99;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition-slow);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.mobile-drawer.open {
    height: calc(100vh - 75px);
}

.drawer-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 3rem 1.5rem;
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

.drawer-link {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-indigo);
}

.drawer-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-teal);
}

.btn-appointment-mobile {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 300px;
    text-align: center;
    background-color: var(--color-teal);
    color: var(--color-white);
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.btn-appointment-mobile:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-indigo);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SECTION
   ========================================================================== */

.hero-section {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 10rem 0 6rem 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-ivory), #f0f7f7);
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Abstract Background Blobs */
.hero-bg-gradients {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.gradient-radial {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 66%;
    height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(224, 242, 241, 0.4), transparent 70%);
}

.blur-blob {
    position: absolute;
    top: -80px;
    right: -80px;
    width: 420px;
    height: 420px;
    background-color: rgba(165, 200, 202, 0.12);
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(80px);
}

.gradient-linear {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 66%;
    height: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(224, 242, 241, 0.3), transparent);
}

.hero-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.hero-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

/* Badge Promo */
.badge-promo {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.1);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.badge-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background-color: var(--color-teal);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: pulse-dot 2s infinite;
}

.badge-text {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--color-teal);
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: 3.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-indigo);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.12;
}

.gradient-text {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-teal), var(--color-sage));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
}

.hero-desc {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: #576574;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.7;
    max-width: 540px;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.hero-buttons {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.btn-primary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    background-color: var(--color-teal);
    color: var(--color-white);
    padding: 1rem 2.25rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-size: 1.0625rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.3);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-indigo);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px -5px rgba(31, 41, 55, 0.3);
}

.btn-arrow {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    stroke-width: 2.5;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-primary:hover .btn-arrow {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.btn-secondary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    color: var(--color-teal);
    padding: 1rem 2.25rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-size: 1.0625rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border: 1px solid rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.2);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-light-teal);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

/* Quick Stats */
.hero-quick-stats {
    display: flex;
    gap: 3.5rem;
    padding-top: 2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
    width: 100%;
}

.stat-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.stat-num {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-indigo);
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #8a99ad;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

/* Hero Visual & Image */
.hero-visual {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 380px;
    width: 100%;
    perspective: 1200px;
    isolation: isolate;
    z-index: 0;
}

.image-bg-effect {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-color: rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.05);
    border-radius: 2rem;
    transform: rotate(3deg) scale(1.04);
    z-index: 1;
}

.doctor-portrait {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 2rem;
    border: 8px solid var(--color-white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    z-index: 2;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
    object-fit: cover;
    transform-origin: center center;
    display: block;
    animation: float-zoom 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.image-wrapper:hover .doctor-portrait {
    transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.04) rotate3d(0, 1, 0, 2deg);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

@keyframes float-zoom {
    0% {
        transform: translateY(0) scale(1) rotate3d(0, 1, 0, 0deg);
    }

    33% {
        transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.02) rotate3d(0, 1, 0, 6deg);
    }

    66% {
        transform: translateY(-18px) scale(1.03) rotate3d(0, 1, 0, -6deg);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateY(0) scale(1) rotate3d(0, 1, 0, 0deg);
    }
}

/* Floating Card Badge */
.floating-badge-card {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -1.5rem;
    right: -2rem;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    padding: 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 1rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
    max-width: 280px;
    z-index: 3;
    animation: float-badge 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.badge-icon-wrapper {
    background-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    color: var(--color-gold);
    padding: 0.6rem;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.badge-icon-wrapper svg {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
}

.badge-card-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.badge-card-title {
    font-weight: 750;
    color: var(--color-indigo);
    font-size: 1.0625rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.badge-card-desc {
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT SECTION
   ========================================================================== */

.about-section {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    position: relative;
    padding: 7.5rem 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.about-decor-top {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 8rem;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(224, 242, 241, 0.3), transparent);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.about-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
    align-items: stretch;
}

.section-header {
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.section-tag {
    color: var(--color-teal);
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: block;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--color-indigo);
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.title-bar {
    width: 80px;
    height: 6px;
    background-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.6);
    border-radius: 50px;
}

.bio-paragraphs {
    color: #475569;
    font-size: 1.0625rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
}

.bio-paragraphs p {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.bio-lead {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: rgba(31, 41, 55, 0.85);
    line-height: 1.7;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 0.5rem;
}

.quote-mark {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 4.5rem;
    color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
    position: absolute;
    top: -1.75rem;
    left: -1rem;
    line-height: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.about-credentials {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.credential-avatars {
    display: flex;
}

.avatar-badge {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid var(--color-white);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin-right: -1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.bg-avatar-teal {
    background-color: var(--color-teal);
}

.bg-avatar-sage {
    background-color: var(--color-sage);
}

.bg-avatar-gold {
    background-color: var(--color-gold);
    margin-right: 0;
}

.credential-text {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #64748b;
    margin-left: 0.5rem;
}

/* Timeline Column */
.about-timeline {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0d1f21 0%, #123638 100%);
    padding: 3rem;
    border-radius: 24px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(128, 226, 219, 0.2);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 42px rgba(5, 19, 28, 0.22);
    position: relative;
}

.timeline-heading {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(18px);
    transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}

.about-timeline.timeline-animation-start .timeline-heading {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

.heading-icon {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
}

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

.timeline-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 2rem;
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.1);
}

.timeline-wrapper::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: -1px;
    top: var(--timeline-line-top, calc(0.25rem + 9px));
    width: 3px;
    height: var(--timeline-progress-height, 0);
    background-color: var(--color-teal);
    transform-origin: top;
    transition: height 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
    z-index: 0;
}

.timeline-item {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.timeline-item:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.timeline-marker {
    position: absolute;
    left: -2.625rem;
    top: 0.25rem;
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 4px solid var(--color-white);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transform: scale(0.6);
    opacity: 0.45;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), box-shadow 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), opacity 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.timeline-item.active .timeline-marker {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 1;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 12px rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.08), 0 16px 30px rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.12);
}

.timeline-item.line-grown::after {
    transform: scaleY(1);
}

.timeline-content-card>* {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-20px);
    transition: opacity 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.timeline-item.active .timeline-content-card>* {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

.timeline-content-card>*:nth-child(1) {
    transition-delay: 0.08s;
}

.timeline-content-card>*:nth-child(2) {
    transition-delay: 0.16s;
}

.timeline-content-card>*:nth-child(3) {
    transition-delay: 0.24s;
}

.timeline-content-card>*:nth-child(4) {
    transition-delay: 0.32s;
}

.timeline-marker.bg-teal {
    background-color: var(--color-teal);
}

.timeline-marker.bg-sage {
    background-color: var(--color-sage);
}

.timeline-marker.bg-indigo {
    background-color: var(--color-indigo);
}

.timeline-content-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: transparent !important;
    backdrop-filter: none !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: none !important;
    padding: 0.25rem 0 !important;
    border: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
}

.timeline-content-card:hover {
    transform: none !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    border: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}

/* Contact Section Dark Theme (Get in Touch Only) */
.contact-section {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0d2524 0%, #081717 100%) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.contact-section .section-title {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.contact-section .section-tag {
    color: #38bdf8 !important;
}

.contact-section .contact-quick-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) !important;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease !important;
}

.contact-section .contact-quick-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
    border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4) !important;
}

.contact-section .quick-card-val {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.contact-section .quick-card-tag {
    color: #94a3b8 !important;
}

/* Schedule An Appointment Section (Clean White Theme) */
.appointment-section {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    color: var(--color-indigo) !important;
}

.appointment-section .section-title {
    color: var(--color-indigo) !important;
}

.appointment-section .section-tag {
    color: var(--color-teal) !important;
}

.appointment-section .clinic-details-card {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.2) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) !important;
    color: var(--color-indigo) !important;
}

.timeline-card-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    color: var(--color-indigo);
}

.timeline-card-loc {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    color: #475569;
    margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.badge-award-mini {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12), rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05));
    color: var(--color-gold);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
    padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
    align-self: flex-start;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.timeline-content-card:hover .badge-award-mini {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.22), rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1));
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

.award-mini-icon {
    width: 13px;
    height: 13px;
}

.timeline-card-desc {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    color: #475569;
    margin-top: 0.35rem;
    font-weight: 300;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   EXPERTISE SECTION
   ========================================================================== */

.expertise-section {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    padding: 7.5rem 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.5);
}

.text-center-wrapper {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 5rem auto;
}

.section-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    color: #64748b;
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
}

.expertise-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(270px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.35rem;
}

.container-wide {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
    padding-right: 1.5rem;
}

.milestones-awards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    align-items: stretch;
    width: 100%;
}

/* Premium Standalone Card Wrappers & Hover Effects */
.awards-card-wrapper,
.milestones-card-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.14) !important;
    border-top: 4px solid var(--color-teal) !important;
    border-radius: 24px !important;
    padding: 2.5rem 2.5rem !important;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.07), 0 4px 16px rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.04) !important;
    height: 100%;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275), box-shadow 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
    will-change: transform, box-shadow;
}

.awards-card-wrapper:hover,
.milestones-card-wrapper:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.12), 0 0 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.35);
}

.university-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.09) 0%, rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.05) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.32);
    color: #855b08;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.83rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
    margin-top: 0.4rem;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
}

.award-icon-box-premium {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.award-icon-box-premium.teal {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e0f2f1 0%, #b2dfdb 100%);
    color: #2a6f6d;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.12);
}

.award-icon-box-premium.gold {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fef9c3 0%, #fef08a 100%);
    color: #a16207;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(202, 138, 4, 0.12);
}

.award-icon-box-premium.indigo {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e0e7ff 0%, #c7d2fe 100%);
    color: #3730a3;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(55, 48, 163, 0.12);
}

.reg-badge-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.1);
    color: #2a6f6d;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.2);
}

/* Individual Award Item Slide-From-Bottom Entry & Hover Effect */
.award-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1.2px solid rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.12);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 1.2rem 1.4rem;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(60px) scale(0.94);
    transition: opacity 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.35),
        transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.35),
        background 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
    cursor: default;
    will-change: opacity, transform, box-shadow;
}

/* Revealed state for slide from bottom */
.award-card.award-card-popped,
.awards-card-wrapper.revealed .award-card,
.awards-card-wrapper.active .award-card,
.about-timeline.revealed .award-card,
.about-timeline.active .award-card {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

/* Sequential Stagger Delays for Award Items */
.awards-card-wrapper .award-card:nth-child(1) {
    transition-delay: 0.12s;
}

.awards-card-wrapper .award-card:nth-child(2) {
    transition-delay: 0.28s;
}

.awards-card-wrapper .award-card:nth-child(3) {
    transition-delay: 0.44s;
}

.awards-card-wrapper .award-card:nth-child(4) {
    transition-delay: 0.60s;
}

.award-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px) scale(1.02) !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98), rgba(224, 242, 241, 0.55));
    border-color: var(--color-teal);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.14), 0 0 18px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

.award-card .award-icon-box {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
    line-height: 1;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.35);
    display: inline-block;
}

.award-card:hover .award-icon-box {
    transform: scale(1.3) rotate(12deg);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CARD INNER CONTENT POP-UP SPRING REVEAL ANIMATIONS
   ========================================================================== */
.card-title {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(18px) scale(0.88);
    transition: opacity 0.42s ease, transform 0.48s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.35);
    will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.service-card-title {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.expertise-card.revealed .card-title,
.expertise-card.active .card-title,
.card-title.title-popped {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.service-chip {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.38) translateY(24px);
    transition: opacity 0.38s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.45),
        transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.45),
        background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.service-chip.chip-popped,
.service-category-card.revealed .service-chip.chip-popped,
.service-category-card.active .service-chip.chip-popped,
.expertise-card.revealed .service-chip.chip-popped,
.expertise-card.active .service-chip.chip-popped {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
}

/* Fallback CSS Stagger for Service Chips */
.service-category-card.revealed .service-chip:nth-child(1),
.service-category-card.active .service-chip:nth-child(1),
.expertise-card.revealed .service-chip:nth-child(1),
.expertise-card.active .service-chip:nth-child(1) {
    transition-delay: 0.08s;
}

.service-category-card.revealed .service-chip:nth-child(2),
.service-category-card.active .service-chip:nth-child(2),
.expertise-card.revealed .service-chip:nth-child(2),
.expertise-card.active .service-chip:nth-child(2) {
    transition-delay: 0.14s;
}

.service-category-card.revealed .service-chip:nth-child(3),
.service-category-card.active .service-chip:nth-child(3),
.expertise-card.revealed .service-chip:nth-child(3),
.expertise-card.active .service-chip:nth-child(3) {
    transition-delay: 0.20s;
}

.service-category-card.revealed .service-chip:nth-child(4),
.service-category-card.active .service-chip:nth-child(4),
.expertise-card.revealed .service-chip:nth-child(4),
.expertise-card.active .service-chip:nth-child(4) {
    transition-delay: 0.26s;
}

.service-category-card.revealed .service-chip:nth-child(5),
.service-category-card.active .service-chip:nth-child(5),
.expertise-card.revealed .service-chip:nth-child(5),
.expertise-card.active .service-chip:nth-child(5) {
    transition-delay: 0.32s;
}

.service-category-card.revealed .service-chip:nth-child(6),
.service-category-card.active .service-chip:nth-child(6),
.expertise-card.revealed .service-chip:nth-child(6),
.expertise-card.active .service-chip:nth-child(6) {
    transition-delay: 0.38s;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PREMIUM TEAL GREEN HOVER TRANSFORMATION FOR EXPERTISE & SERVICE CARDS
   ========================================================================== */

.expertise-category-block,
.expertise-card {
    position: relative;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.16);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 2.25rem 2.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease,
        background 0.3s ease,
        border-color 0.3s ease,
        box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    transform: translateZ(0);
    backface-visibility: hidden;
}

/* Ensure inner contents sit cleanly */
.expertise-category-block>*,
.expertise-card>* {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Category header layouts */
.expertise-category-block .category-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.expertise-category-block .category-header-icon,
.expertise-card .card-icon-container {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: var(--color-light-teal);
    color: var(--color-teal);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: background 0.38s ease, color 0.38s ease, transform 0.38s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.35);
}

.expertise-category-block .category-title,
.expertise-card .card-title {
    color: var(--color-indigo);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    margin: 0;
    transition: color 0.38s ease;
}

.expertise-bullets-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 0.85rem;
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
}

.expertise-bullet-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0.7rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.1);
    color: #334155;
    font-weight: 550;
    font-size: 0.94rem;
    transition: background 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease, color 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s ease;
}

.expertise-bullet-item i,
.expertise-bullet-item svg {
    color: var(--color-teal);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: color 0.35s ease, stroke 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s ease;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   HOVER STATE: AREAS OF EXPERTISE CARDS TURN TEAL GREEN WITH WHITE TEXT & GLOW
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   HOVER STATE: CLEAN LIGHT LUXURY CARD WITH BRAND TEAL ACCENTS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

.expertise-category-block:hover,
.expertise-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px) !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border-color: var(--color-teal) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.14), 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03) !important;
}

/* Header, titles & descriptions stay rich indigo & crisp slate on card hover */
.expertise-category-block:hover .category-title,
.expertise-category-block:hover h2,
.expertise-category-block:hover h3,
.expertise-category-block:hover h4,
.expertise-card:hover .card-title {
    color: var(--color-indigo) !important;
}

.expertise-category-block:hover p,
.expertise-card:hover .card-desc {
    color: #475569 !important;
}

/* Icon box transforms to solid teal badge with white icon on hover */
.expertise-category-block:hover .category-header-icon,
.expertise-card:hover .card-icon-container {
    background: var(--color-teal) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border-color: var(--color-teal) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.25) !important;
}

.expertise-category-block:hover .category-header-icon i,
.expertise-category-block:hover .category-header-icon svg,
.expertise-card:hover .card-icon-container i,
.expertise-card:hover .card-icon-container svg {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    stroke: #ffffff !important;
}

/* Inner bullet procedure pills stay clean white on card hover */
.expertise-category-block:hover .expertise-bullet-item {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border-color: rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.22) !important;
    color: var(--color-indigo) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03) !important;
}

.expertise-category-block:hover .expertise-bullet-item i,
.expertise-category-block:hover .expertise-bullet-item svg {
    color: var(--color-teal) !important;
    stroke: var(--color-teal) !important;
}

/* Individual bullet item hover turns to solid brand teal pill */
.expertise-category-block:hover .expertise-bullet-item:hover,
.expertise-bullet-item:hover {
    background: var(--color-teal) !important;
    border-color: var(--color-teal) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.04) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.28) !important;
}

.expertise-category-block:hover .expertise-bullet-item:hover i,
.expertise-category-block:hover .expertise-bullet-item:hover svg,
.expertise-bullet-item:hover i,
.expertise-bullet-item:hover svg {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    stroke: #ffffff !important;
}

/* Service Category Cards Hover (Clean White Card with Teal Accents) */
.service-category-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: var(--color-teal) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.12) !important;
}

.service-category-card:hover .service-card-title {
    color: var(--color-teal) !important;
}

.service-category-card:hover .service-chip {
    background: rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.07) !important;
    color: var(--color-teal) !important;
    border-color: rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.2) !important;
}

.service-category-card:hover .service-chip:hover {
    background: var(--color-teal) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border-color: var(--color-teal) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.28);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FLOATING SIGNATURE PILL CARDS (Matching User Reference Image)
   ========================================================================== */

.signature-floating-pill {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.14);
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 1.05rem 2.2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -4px rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.12), 0 4px 12px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.35),
        box-shadow 0.4s ease,
        background 0.4s ease,
        border-color 0.4s ease,
        color 0.4s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
    will-change: transform, box-shadow;
}

.signature-floating-pill span {
    font-size: 1.08rem;
    font-weight: 650;
    color: var(--color-teal);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    line-height: 1.3;
    transition: color 0.35s ease;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Hover state for signature floating pills */
.signature-floating-pill:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.05) !important;
    background: var(--color-teal) !important;
    border-color: var(--color-teal) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.28), 0 0 20px rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.18) !important;
}

.signature-floating-pill:hover span {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RANDOM LEFT AND RIGHT SPRING SLIDE ANIMATION FOR SIGNATURE FLOATING PILLS
   ========================================================================== */

.signature-floating-pill {
    transition: transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.35),
        opacity 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.35),
        box-shadow 0.4s ease,
        background 0.4s ease,
        border-color 0.4s ease,
        color 0.4s ease;
    will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.signature-floating-pill.pill-slide-left:not(.pill-revealed) {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate3d(-240px, 20px, 0) rotate(-6deg) scale(0.8);
}

.signature-floating-pill.pill-slide-right:not(.pill-revealed) {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate3d(240px, 20px, 0) rotate(6deg) scale(0.8);
}

.signature-floating-pill.pill-slide-far-left:not(.pill-revealed) {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate3d(-320px, -15px, 0) rotate(-9deg) scale(0.75);
}

.signature-floating-pill.pill-slide-far-right:not(.pill-revealed) {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate3d(320px, -15px, 0) rotate(9deg) scale(0.75);
}

.signature-floating-pill.pill-revealed {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) rotate(0deg) scale(1) !important;
}

.signature-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.75rem;
}

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

    .signature-treatment-card[style*="grid-column: span 2"] {
        grid-column: span 1 !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .signature-cards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

.signature-treatment-card {
    position: relative;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.15);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275),
        box-shadow 0.45s ease,
        border-color 0.45s ease,
        background 0.45s ease;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    will-change: transform, box-shadow;
}

/* Gradient accent bar on top of each luxury card */
.signature-card-top-accent {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-teal), var(--color-gold), var(--color-sage));
    opacity: 0.8;
    transition: height 0.35s ease, opacity 0.35s ease;
}

.signature-treatment-card:hover .signature-card-top-accent {
    height: 6px;
    opacity: 1;
}

.signature-card-icon-box {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.1), rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12));
    border: 1px solid rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.18);
    color: var(--color-teal);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.35), background 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease, color 0.4s ease;
}

.signature-card-icon-box i,
.signature-card-icon-box svg {
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
}

.signature-card-badge {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.09);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.22);
    padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    display: inline-block;
}

.signature-card-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    color: var(--color-indigo);
    margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
    transition: color 0.35s ease;
}

.signature-card-desc {
    font-size: 0.94rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #64748b;
    margin: 0;
    transition: color 0.35s ease;
}

/* Hover effect for Signature Treatment Cards */
.signature-treatment-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.015);
    border-color: var(--color-teal);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 42px rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.15), 0 0 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f4fbfb 100%);
}

.signature-treatment-card:hover .signature-card-icon-box {
    transform: scale(1.18) rotate(8deg);
    background: var(--color-teal);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: var(--color-teal);
}

.signature-treatment-card:hover .signature-card-title {
    color: var(--color-teal);
}

.signature-treatment-card:hover .signature-card-desc {
    color: #334155;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .milestones-awards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }
}

.treatment-pill-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    max-width: 980px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 0.5rem;
}

.treatment-pill {
    background: var(--color-white);
    padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(22, 108, 91, 0.08);
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-teal);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    min-width: 240px;
    max-width: 420px;
    flex: 1 1 240px;
    text-align: center;
}

.treatment-pill:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-teal);
    color: var(--color-white);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.treatment-pill:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    border-color: rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.28);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.08);
}

.expertise-card {
    background-color: var(--color-bg);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.18);
    padding: 1.5rem 1.35rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    transition: opacity 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.expertise-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-teal);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.14);
}

.expertise-card.fade-in-left {
    transform: translateX(-70px) translateY(20px);
}

.expertise-card.fade-in-right {
    transform: translateX(70px) translateY(20px);
}

.expertise-card.fade-in-top {
    transform: translateY(-60px);
}

.expertise-card.fade-in-bottom {
    transform: translateY(60px);
}

.expertise-card.revealed {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0) translateY(0);
}

.expertise-card>* {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(16px);
    transition: opacity 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.expertise-card.revealed>* {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.expertise-card>*:nth-child(1) {
    transition-delay: 0.1s;
}

.expertise-card>*:nth-child(2) {
    transition-delay: 0.18s;
}

.expertise-card>*:nth-child(3) {
    transition-delay: 0.26s;
}

.expertise-card>*:nth-child(4) {
    transition-delay: 0.34s;
}

.card-icon-container {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background-color: var(--color-light-teal);
    color: var(--color-teal);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.card-icon-container svg {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
}

.card-title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-indigo);
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.card-desc {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: #64748b;
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.card-underline {
    width: 32px;
    height: 4px;
    background-color: rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.2);
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-top: auto;
    transition: var(--transition-slow);
}

/* Card Hover Animations */
.expertise-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.15);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.expertise-card:hover .card-icon-container {
    background-color: var(--color-teal);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.expertise-card:hover .card-underline {
    width: 100%;
    background-color: var(--color-teal);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STATS SECTION
   ========================================================================== */

.stats-section {
    position: relative;
    background-color: var(--color-indigo);
    color: var(--color-white);
    padding: 6.5rem 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.stats-bg-effects {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.stats-pattern-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: url('https://www.transparenttextures.com/patterns/cubes.png');
    opacity: 0.08;
    mix-blend-mode: overlay;
}

.stats-blob-teal {
    position: absolute;
    top: -100px;
    right: -100px;
    width: 380px;
    height: 380px;
    background-color: var(--color-teal);
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(100px);
    opacity: 0.25;
}

.stats-blob-gold {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -100px;
    left: -100px;
    width: 380px;
    height: 380px;
    background-color: var(--color-gold);
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(100px);
    opacity: 0.08;
}

.stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

.stat-card {
    position: relative;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 1.25rem;
    text-align: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1),
        background-color 0.4s ease,
        border-color 0.4s ease,
        box-shadow 0.45s ease !important;
    will-change: transform, box-shadow;
}

/* Specular Shimmer Sweep Effect */
.stat-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -150%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(115deg,
            transparent 0%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 30%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22) 50%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 70%,
            transparent 100%);
    transform: skewX(-25deg);
    transition: left 0.75s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
}

.stat-card:hover::before {
    left: 150%;
}

.stat-card:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12), rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.25));
    border-color: rgba(128, 226, 219, 0.5) !important;
    transform: translateY(-8px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4),
        0 0 25px rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.3),
        inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) !important;
}

.stat-number {
    font-family: var(--font-sans, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
    font-size: 2.75rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.stat-card:hover .stat-number {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.stat-meta-label {
    color: var(--color-teal-light, #80E2DB);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    padding-top: 1rem;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    transition: color 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.stat-card:hover .stat-meta-label {
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: rgba(128, 226, 219, 0.4);
}

.stat-meta-sub {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.stat-card:hover .stat-meta-sub {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ACADEMIC / ACHIEVEMENTS
   ========================================================================== */

.achievements-section {
    background-color: #f7fafc;
    padding: 7.5rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
}

.academic-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 5fr 7fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.book-card {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    padding: 3rem;
    border-radius: 24px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.12);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: var(--transition-slow);
}

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

.book-card-watermark {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.5rem;
    right: -1rem;
    opacity: 0.04;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: var(--transition-slow);
}

.book-card-watermark svg {
    width: 180px;
    height: 180px;
}

.book-card:hover .book-card-watermark {
    opacity: 0.08;
}

.book-card-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.badge-featured-book {
    background-color: var(--color-gold);
    color: var(--color-white);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.featured-book-icon {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
}

.book-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-indigo);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.book-desc {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #4b5563;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.book-footer {
    margin-top: auto;
    border-top: 1px solid #f3f4f6;
    padding-top: 2rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.book-learn-more-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 1.0625rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-teal);
}

.book-learn-more-btn:hover {
    color: var(--color-indigo);
}

.book-learn-more-btn .arrow-icon {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.book-learn-more-btn:hover .arrow-icon {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Publications Grid Stack */
.publications-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    justify-content: center;
}

.publication-item-card {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    padding: 1.75rem;
    border-radius: 1rem;
    border: 2px solid rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.08);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    align-items: center;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.publication-item-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.08);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.pub-icon-box {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    color: var(--color-teal);
}

.pub-icon-box svg {
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
}

.bg-pub-teal {
    background-color: var(--color-light-teal);
}

.bg-pub-sage {
    background-color: rgba(165, 200, 202, 0.18);
}

.bg-pub-gold {
    background-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

.pub-text-box {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.pub-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    color: var(--color-indigo);
    margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.pub-card-desc {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    color: #6b7280;
    font-weight: 300;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PHILOSOPHY SECTION
   ========================================================================== */

.philosophy-section {
    position: relative;
    background-color: var(--color-indigo);
    color: var(--color-white);
    text-align: center;
    padding: 6rem 1.5rem;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.philosophy-bg-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at top, rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.4), var(--color-indigo), #0f172a);
    opacity: 0.85;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.philosophy-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 1040px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 3.5rem 2.5rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 1.5rem;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.philosophy-quote-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    opacity: 0.9;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3));
}

.philosophy-text {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
    font-weight: 400;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    max-width: 900px;
    color: #F8FAFC;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.25);
}

.philosophy-text .italic {
    font-style: italic;
    color: #E0F2F7;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.philosophy-text .text-sage {
    color: #D4F1EF;
}

.philosophy-metrics {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 3rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    padding-top: 2.25rem;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 750px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.metric-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.metric-num {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

.metric-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.metric-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 36px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MEDIA SECTION
   ========================================================================== */

.media-section {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    padding: 7.5rem 0;
}

.media-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-end;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.header-left {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.youtube-channel-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 1.0625rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-teal);
    border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.15);
    padding-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.youtube-channel-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-indigo);
    border-color: var(--color-teal);
}

.link-icon {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
}

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

.video-card {
    display: block;
}

.video-thumbnail-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    background-color: #f1f5f9;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    transition: var(--transition-slow);
}

.video-thumbnail {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.video-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-color: rgba(31, 41, 55, 0.25);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    backdrop-filter: blur(1px);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.play-button-circle {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    color: var(--color-teal);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    transition: var(--transition-bounce);
    padding-left: 3px;
}

.play-button-circle svg {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
}

.video-card:hover .video-thumbnail {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.video-card:hover .video-overlay {
    background-color: rgba(31, 41, 55, 0.15);
    backdrop-filter: blur(0px);
}

.video-card:hover .play-button-circle {
    transform: scale(1.12);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.video-title {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    color: var(--color-indigo);
    line-height: 1.35;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.video-card:hover .video-title {
    color: var(--color-teal);
}

.video-desc {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    color: #6b7280;
    margin-top: 0.35rem;
    font-weight: 300;
}

/* LinkedIn Connection Card */
.linkedin-connection-card {
    background-color: rgba(224, 242, 241, 0.25);
    border: 1px solid rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.08);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.linkedin-connection-card:hover {
    background-color: rgba(224, 242, 241, 0.45);
}

.linkedin-logo-box {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    color: #0077b5;
    padding: 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.linkedin-logo-box svg {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
}

.linkedin-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    color: var(--color-indigo);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.linkedin-card-desc {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    color: #4b5563;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 300;
}

.linkedin-btn {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    background-color: #0077b5;
    color: var(--color-white);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 119, 181, 0.25);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.linkedin-btn:hover {
    background-color: #006097;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 119, 181, 0.35);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT SECTION
   ========================================================================== */

.contact-section {
    background-color: var(--color-bg);
    padding: 7.5rem 0;
}

.contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    align-items: stretch;
}

.locations-panel,
.booking-panel-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
}

.locations-intro {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    color: #4b5563;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    font-weight: 400;
    min-height: 2.8rem;
}

.highlight-teal {
    color: var(--color-teal);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.locations-stack {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
}

.location-item-card {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.12);
    padding: 2.25rem 2.25rem;
    border-radius: 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.location-map-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 1.5rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    min-height: 110px;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    border: 1px solid rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.12);
}

.location-map-wrapper iframe {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100% !important;
    flex: 1;
    min-height: 110px;
    border-radius: 1.5rem;
}

.location-item-card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.loc-icon-wrapper {
    color: var(--color-teal);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: var(--transition-bounce);
}

.loc-icon-wrapper svg {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
}

.location-item-card:hover .loc-icon-wrapper {
    transform: scale(1.12);
}

.loc-details {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.badge-area-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.badge-area {
    font-size: 0.625rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    background-color: var(--color-gold);
    color: var(--color-white);
    padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.loc-hospital-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    color: var(--color-indigo);
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.loc-address {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: #6b7280;
    margin-top: 0.35rem;
}

.loc-time-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
    padding-top: 1.25rem;
    border-top: 1px solid #f3f4f6;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-teal);
    width: 100%;
}

.time-icon {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
}

/* Appointment Booking Right Panel */
.booking-panel-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
}

.booking-card {
    position: relative;
    background-color: var(--color-teal, #2a6f6d);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 2.25rem 2.25rem;
    border-radius: 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px -10px rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.28);
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 100%;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

/* Blurry Floating Shapes Inside Booking Card */
.glass-blob-top {
    position: absolute;
    top: -80px;
    right: -80px;
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(50px);
}

.glass-blob-bottom {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -60px;
    left: -60px;
    width: 240px;
    height: 240px;
    background-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(40px);
}

.booking-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.booking-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    color: #192b38 !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.booking-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.96rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.booking-note-line {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.note-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--color-gold, #eab308);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.theme-form-label {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    font-size: 0.8rem !important;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem !important;
}

.input-icon-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.input-icon {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0.75rem;
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
}

.theme-form-input {
    width: 100%;
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.16) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22) !important;
    border-radius: 0.65rem !important;
    padding: 0.55rem 0.85rem 0.55rem 2.4rem !important;
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    font-weight: 500 !important;
    outline: none !important;
    transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
}

.theme-form-input::placeholder {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55) !important;
}

.theme-form-input:focus {
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) !important;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
}

select.theme-form-input option {
    background-color: #2a6f6d;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.theme-submit-btn {
    width: 100%;
    background-color: #192b38 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-weight: 750 !important;
    font-size: 0.92rem !important;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem !important;
    border: none !important;
    border-radius: 50px !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) !important;
    transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.theme-submit-btn:hover {
    background-color: #0f1c24 !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) !important;
}

.booking-desc {
    color: var(--color-sage);
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    font-weight: 300;
}

.booking-action-stack {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.75rem;
}

.booking-action-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    padding: 1rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.booking-action-link:hover {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.action-icon-circle {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    color: var(--color-teal);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: var(--transition-bounce);
}

.action-icon-circle svg {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    stroke-width: 2.5;
}

.booking-action-link:hover .action-icon-circle {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.action-text-box {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.action-tag {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--color-sage);
    margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.action-value {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.email-value {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    word-break: break-all;
}

.booking-emergency-note {
    margin-top: 3.5rem;
    padding-top: 2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.emergency-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--color-gold);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    animation: pulse-dot 2s infinite;
}

.emergency-text {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    line-height: 1.45;
}

/* Contact Quick Cards styles */
.contact-header-section {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.contact-quick-cards {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    max-width: 880px;
    margin: 2.5rem auto 0;
    width: 100%;
}

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

.contact-quick-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: 1.25rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.08);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    transition: var(--transition-bounce);
    width: 100%;
    text-align: left;
}

.contact-quick-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px -5px rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.15);
    border-color: rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.2);
}

.quick-icon-circle {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.06);
    color: var(--color-teal);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: var(--transition-bounce);
}

.contact-quick-card:hover .quick-icon-circle {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    background-color: var(--color-teal);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.contact-quick-card>div:not(.quick-icon-circle) {
    min-width: 0;
    flex: 1;
}

.quick-card-tag {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: #8a99ad;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.quick-card-val {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    color: var(--color-indigo);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .quick-card-val {
        font-size: 0.92rem;
        white-space: normal;
        word-break: break-word;
    }
}

.contact-quick-card:hover .quick-card-val {
    color: var(--color-teal);
}

/* Premium Form Controls inside Booking Card */
.booking-card form {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.booking-card .form-label {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--color-sage);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.booking-card .form-input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.15rem;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 12px;
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.booking-card .form-input::placeholder {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.booking-card .form-input:focus {
    outline: none;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-color: var(--color-white);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

/* Fix dropdown arrow/icon color in select options */
.booking-card select.form-input {
    appearance: none;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' fill='none' viewBox='0 0 24 24' stroke='rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6)' stroke-width='2.5'%3E%3Cpath stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round' d='M19.5 8.25l-7.5 7.5-7.5-7.5'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: right 1.15rem center;
    background-size: 1.15rem;
    padding-right: 2.75rem;
}

.booking-card select.form-input option {
    background-color: var(--color-teal);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.booking-card textarea.form-input {
    resize: vertical;
    min-height: 110px;
}

.booking-card .appointment-status {
    padding: 0.85rem 1.15rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.booking-card .form-feedback-error {
    background-color: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.15);
    color: #f87171;
    border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.2);
}

.booking-card .form-feedback-success {
    background-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
    color: #34d399;
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.footer-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82), rgba(224, 242, 241, 0.9));
    color: var(--color-text, #334155);
    padding: 5rem 0 2.5rem 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.16);
    backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
    display: block !important;
}

.footer-section::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at top left, rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.08), transparent 45%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Scroll reveal for remaining page sections and their content cards. */
.google-review-card:not(.revealed),
.clinical-gallery-card:not(.revealed),
.faq-accordion-item:not(.revealed),
.contact-quick-card:not(.revealed),
.location-item-card:not(.revealed),
.booking-card:not(.revealed) {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(28px);
    transition: opacity 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
        transform 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    will-change: opacity, transform;
}

/* Directional motion for Get in Touch cards. */
#contact .contact-quick-card.contact-motion-left,
#contact .contact-quick-card.contact-motion-top,
#contact .contact-quick-card.contact-motion-bottom,
#contact .contact-quick-card.contact-motion-right {
    opacity: 0;
    transition: transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1),
        opacity 0.75s ease,
        box-shadow 0.3s ease,
        border-color 0.3s ease;
    transition-delay: var(--contact-card-delay, 0ms);
    will-change: transform, opacity;
}

#contact .contact-quick-card.contact-motion-left { transform: translate3d(-180px, 0, 0) scale(0.75) rotate(-8deg); }
#contact .contact-quick-card.contact-motion-top { transform: translate3d(0, -150px, 0) scale(0.75) rotate(6deg); }
#contact .contact-quick-card.contact-motion-bottom { transform: translate3d(0, 150px, 0) scale(0.75) rotate(-6deg); }
#contact .contact-quick-card.contact-motion-right { transform: translate3d(180px, 0, 0) scale(0.75) rotate(8deg); }

#contact .contact-quick-card.card-slide-revealed {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1) rotate(0deg);
}

/* Directional motion for Clinic Details and Book Consultation. */
#contact .location-item-card.clinic-motion-left,
#contact .location-item-card.clinic-motion-right,
#contact .booking-card.clinic-motion-left,
#contact .booking-card.clinic-motion-right {
    opacity: 0;
    transition: transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1),
        opacity 0.75s ease,
        box-shadow 0.35s ease;
    transition-delay: var(--clinic-card-delay, 0ms);
    will-change: opacity, transform;
}

#contact .location-item-card.clinic-motion-left,
#contact .booking-card.clinic-motion-left {
    transform: translate3d(-220px, 40px, 0) scale(0.82) rotate(-6deg);
}

#contact .location-item-card.clinic-motion-right,
#contact .booking-card.clinic-motion-right {
    transform: translate3d(220px, 40px, 0) scale(0.82) rotate(6deg);
}

#contact .location-item-card.card-slide-revealed,
#contact .booking-card.card-slide-revealed {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1) rotate(0deg);
}

.google-review-card:nth-child(2),
.clinical-gallery-card:nth-child(2),
.faq-accordion-item:nth-child(2),
.contact-quick-card:nth-child(2) {
    transition-delay: 0.1s;
}

.google-review-card:nth-child(3),
.clinical-gallery-card:nth-child(3),
.faq-accordion-item:nth-child(3),
.contact-quick-card:nth-child(3) {
    transition-delay: 0.2s;
}

.google-review-card:nth-child(4),
.clinical-gallery-card:nth-child(4),
.faq-accordion-item:nth-child(4),
.contact-quick-card:nth-child(4) {
    transition-delay: 0.3s;
}

.google-review-card:nth-child(5),
.faq-accordion-item:nth-child(5) {
    transition-delay: 0.4s;
}

.google-review-card:nth-child(6),
.faq-accordion-item:nth-child(6) {
    transition-delay: 0.5s;
}

.google-review-card:nth-child(7) {
    transition-delay: 0.6s;
}

.google-review-card:nth-child(8) {
    transition-delay: 0.7s;
}

.location-item-card:not(.revealed),
.booking-card:not(.revealed) {
    transition-delay: 0.15s;
}

.footer-upper {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.14);
    padding-bottom: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.footer-brand {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.footer-brand-title {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-teal, #2a6f6d);
    transition: text-shadow 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s ease;
    display: inline-block;
    margin: 0;
}

.footer-brand:hover .footer-brand-title {
    text-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.3);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.footer-brand-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: #64748b;
    margin-top: 0.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-brand:hover .footer-brand-subtitle {
    color: var(--color-teal, #2a6f6d);
}

.footer-vedika-brand img {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-vedika-brand:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
    opacity: 1;
}

.footer-nav {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #475569;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

.footer-link {
    color: #475569;
    position: relative;
    transition: color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
    display: inline-block;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -2px;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--color-teal, #2a6f6d);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: width 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.footer-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-teal, #2a6f6d);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-link:hover::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.footer-lower {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #64748b;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

.footer-copy {
    margin: 0;
    color: #64748b;
}

.footer-disclaimer {
    max-width: 580px;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.55;
    text-align: right;
    color: #64748b;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .footer-lower {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        text-align: left;
    }

    .footer-disclaimer {
        text-align: left;
    }
}

/* RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .hero-container,
    .about-grid,
    .contact-grid,
    .clinical-duo-grid,
    .milestones-awards-grid,
    .precision-grid,
    .training-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

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

    .nav-menu {
        display: none;
    }

    .mobile-toggle {
        display: block;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .grid-3,
    .precision-feature-list {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2.1rem;
    }

    .qualifications-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* =====================================================
   GOOGLE REVIEWS SECTION
   ===================================================== */
.google-reviews-section {
    padding: 4.5rem 0;
    background-color: #f8fafc;
}

.google-reviews-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.gr-header-left {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}

.gr-badge-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1e293b;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.gr-overall-rating-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.gr-rating-big {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0f172a;
    line-height: 1;
}

.gr-stars-flex {
    display: flex;
    gap: 3px;
    color: #fbbc04;
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.gr-rating-count {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: #64748b;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Carousel Outer Container */
.google-reviews-carousel-wrap {
    position: relative;
    padding: 0 0.25rem;
}

/* Navigation Buttons */
.gr-carousel-nav {
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(50% - 15px);
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.65);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    color: #ffffff;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 10;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.gr-carousel-nav:hover {
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.92);
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.gr-carousel-nav.gr-nav-prev {
    left: -18px;
}

.gr-carousel-nav.gr-nav-next {
    right: -18px;
}

.gr-carousel-nav.hidden {
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Cards Track */
.google-reviews-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.25rem 1.25rem 0.25rem;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    -ms-overflow-style: none;
}

.google-reviews-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
}

.google-reviews-track.dragging {
    scroll-behavior: auto;
    scroll-snap-type: none;
    cursor: grabbing;
    user-select: none;
}

/* Individual Review Card */
.google-review-card {
    flex: 0 0 310px;
    width: 310px;
    min-width: 310px;
    max-width: 310px;
    min-height: 240px;
    scroll-snap-align: start;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 1.4rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.google-review-card>div {
    width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.google-review-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}

.btn-view-google-reviews {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #1e293b;
    border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-view-google-reviews:hover {
    color: var(--color-teal);
    border-color: var(--color-teal);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.14);
}

.btn-view-google-reviews svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    color: var(--color-teal);
}

/* Author Header */
.gr-author-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.gr-avatar {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.gr-avatar-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: block;
}

.gr-author-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}

.gr-author-name {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #0f172a;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.gr-verified-check {
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.gr-subline {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: #64748b;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.25rem;
    margin-top: 0.1rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.google-logo-text {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

/* Stars Row */
.gr-stars-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.2rem;
    color: #fbbc04;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

/* Review Text */
.gr-review-text {
    font-size: 0.91rem;
    color: #334155;
    line-height: 1.55;
    word-break: break-word;
}

/* Pagination Dots */
.gr-dots-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
}

.gr-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
    padding: 0;
}

.gr-dot.active {
    background: #1a73e8;
    width: 22px;
    border-radius: 6px;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .google-review-card {
        flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 0.85rem);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .google-review-card {
        flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 0.65rem);
    }

    .gr-carousel-nav.gr-nav-prev {
        left: -10px;
    }

    .gr-carousel-nav.gr-nav-next {
        right: -10px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .google-review-card {
        flex: 0 0 100%;
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .gr-carousel-nav {
        display: none;
    }

    .google-reviews-header {
        align-items: flex-start;
    }
}

/* =====================================================
   PHILOSOPHY / QUOTE CALLOUT SECTION
   ===================================================== */
.philosophy-section {
    position: relative;
    background-color: var(--color-indigo);
    color: var(--color-white);
    text-align: center;
    padding: 6rem 1.5rem;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.philosophy-bg-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at top, rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.4), var(--color-indigo), #0f172a);
    opacity: 0.85;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.philosophy-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 1040px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 3.5rem 2.5rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 1.5rem;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.philosophy-quote-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    opacity: 0.9;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3));
}

.philosophy-text {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
    font-weight: 400;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    max-width: 900px;
    color: #F8FAFC;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.25);
}

.philosophy-text .italic {
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.philosophy-text .text-sage {
    color: #D4F1EF;
}

.philosophy-metrics {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 3rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    padding-top: 2.25rem;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 750px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.metric-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.metric-num {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

.metric-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.metric-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 36px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .philosophy-text {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
    }

    .philosophy-container {
        padding: 2.5rem 1.25rem;
    }

    .metric-divider {
        display: none;
    }

    .philosophy-metrics {
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
}

/* =====================================================
   RESEARCH & ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS SECTION
   ===================================================== */
.achievements-section {
    background-color: #f7fafc;
    padding: 7.5rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
}

.text-center-wrapper {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.section-title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-indigo);
    margin: 0.5rem 0 1rem 0;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.section-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin: 0;
}

.academic-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 5fr 7fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .academic-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

.book-card {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    padding: 3rem;
    border-radius: 24px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.12);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.book-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
}

.book-card-watermark {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.5rem;
    right: -1rem;
    opacity: 0.04;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}

.book-card-watermark svg {
    width: 180px;
    height: 180px;
}

.book-card:hover .book-card-watermark {
    opacity: 0.08;
}

.book-card-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.badge-featured-book {
    background-color: var(--color-gold);
    color: #ffffff;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.featured-book-icon {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
}

.book-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-indigo);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.book-desc {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #4b5563;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.book-footer {
    margin-top: auto;
    border-top: 1px solid #f3f4f6;
    padding-top: 2rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.book-learn-more-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 1.0625rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-teal);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.book-learn-more-btn:hover {
    color: var(--color-indigo);
}

.book-learn-more-btn .arrow-icon {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.book-learn-more-btn:hover .arrow-icon {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Publications / Highlights List */
.publications-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    justify-content: center;
}

.publication-item-card {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    padding: 1.75rem;
    border-radius: 1rem;
    border: 2px solid rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.08);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    align-items: center;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.publication-item-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.07);
}

.pub-icon-box {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    color: var(--color-teal);
}

.pub-icon-box svg {
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
}

.bg-pub-teal {
    background-color: var(--color-light-teal);
}

.bg-pub-sage {
    background-color: rgba(165, 200, 202, 0.18);
}

.bg-pub-gold {
    background-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

.pub-text-box {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.pub-card-title {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    color: var(--color-indigo);
    margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.pub-card-desc {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    color: #6b7280;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.achievements-section .book-card,
.achievements-section .publication-item-card {
    transition: opacity 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
        transform 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
        box-shadow 0.35s ease;
    will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.achievements-section .book-card {
    transform: translateX(-70px) translateY(20px) scale(0.96);
}

.achievements-section .publication-item-card {
    transform: translateX(70px) translateY(20px) scale(0.96);
}

.achievements-section .publication-item-card:nth-child(2) {
    transition-delay: 0.1s;
}

.achievements-section .publication-item-card:nth-child(3) {
    transition-delay: 0.2s;
}

.achievements-section .book-card.revealed,
.achievements-section .book-card.active,
.achievements-section .book-card.is-visible,
.achievements-section .publication-item-card.revealed,
.achievements-section .publication-item-card.active,
.achievements-section .publication-item-card.is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0) translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.achievements-section .book-card-content,
.achievements-section .publication-item-card > * {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(16px);
    transition: opacity 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
        transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.achievements-section .book-card.revealed .book-card-content,
.achievements-section .book-card.active .book-card-content,
.achievements-section .book-card.is-visible .book-card-content,
.achievements-section .publication-item-card.revealed > *,
.achievements-section .publication-item-card.active > *,
.achievements-section .publication-item-card.is-visible > * {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.achievements-section .book-card-content {
    transition-delay: 0.25s;
}

.achievements-section .publication-item-card > *:nth-child(1) {
    transition-delay: 0.25s;
}

.achievements-section .publication-item-card > *:nth-child(2) {
    transition-delay: 0.35s;
}

/* =====================================================
   CLINICAL GALLERY SECTION
   ===================================================== */
.clinical-gallery-section {
    padding: 5rem 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FAF9F6 0%, #F1F5F9 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.clinical-gallery-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2.25rem;
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

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

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

.clinical-gallery-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 1.5rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.15);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.clinical-gallery-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.18);
    border-color: var(--color-teal);
}

.clinical-gallery-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 280px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #0f172a;
}

.clinical-gallery-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center top;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

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

.clinical-gallery-zoom-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.4);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.clinical-gallery-card:hover .clinical-gallery-zoom-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
}

.gallery-zoom-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    color: var(--color-indigo);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    transform: scale(0.8);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.clinical-gallery-card:hover .gallery-zoom-icon {
    transform: scale(1);
}

.clinical-gallery-body {
    padding: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.clinical-gallery-tag {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--color-teal);
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
}

.clinical-gallery-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1e293b;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.clinical-gallery-desc {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.clinical-gallery-pills {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}

.clinical-gallery-pill {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.08);
    color: var(--color-teal);
    border: 1px solid rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.12);
}

/* Lightbox Modal */
.image-lightbox-modal {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 99999;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 2rem;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.image-lightbox-modal.active {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.image-lightbox-container {
    max-width: 900px;
    width: 100%;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 1.5rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    position: relative;
    transform: scale(0.95);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.image-lightbox-modal.active .image-lightbox-container {
    transform: scale(1);
}

.image-lightbox-img {
    width: 100%;
    max-height: 560px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.image-lightbox-caption {
    padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
    background: #ffffff;
}

.image-lightbox-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1rem;
    right: 1rem;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.7);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: none;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: background 0.2s ease;
    z-index: 10;
}

.image-lightbox-close:hover {
    background: rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.9);
}

/* =====================================================
   WHY PATIENTS CHOOSE SECTION
   ===================================================== */
.why-choose-section {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 6rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
}

/* Centered Header */
.why-choose-header-center {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.why-choose-main-title {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-indigo);
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.why-choose-name-accent {
    color: var(--color-teal);
    font-style: italic;
}

.why-choose-accent-bar {
    width: 56px;
    height: 4px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-teal), var(--color-gold));
    margin: 1.25rem auto;
}

.why-choose-intro-text {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.7;
    max-width: 600px;
    text-align: center;
}

/* Reason Cards Grid */
.why-choose-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.75rem;
}

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

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

    .why-choose-main-title {
        font-size: 2.25rem;
    }
}

/* Individual Reason Card */
.wc-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
    border-radius: 1.25rem;
    padding: 1.75rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1),
        box-shadow 0.3s ease,
        border-color 0.3s ease;
}

/* Trust-card scroll reveal with directional sliding */
.wc-card {
    opacity: 0;
    will-change: opacity, transform;
    transition: transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.9, 0.3, 1),
        opacity 0.8s ease,
        box-shadow 0.3s ease,
        border-color 0.3s ease;
}

/* Directional initial offsets */
.wc-card.wc-slide-from-left {
    transform: translate3d(-140px, 25px, 0) scale(0.92);
}

.wc-card.wc-slide-from-bottom {
    transform: translate3d(0, 80px, 0) scale(0.92);
}

.wc-card.wc-slide-from-right {
    transform: translate3d(140px, 25px, 0) scale(0.92);
}

/* Fallbacks for nth-child if class is not present */
.wc-card:not([class*="wc-slide-from-"]):nth-child(1) {
    transform: translate(-60px, 0);
}

.wc-card:not([class*="wc-slide-from-"]):nth-child(2) {
    transform: translate(0, -60px);
}

.wc-card:not([class*="wc-slide-from-"]):nth-child(3) {
    transform: translate(0, 60px);
}

.wc-card:not([class*="wc-slide-from-"]):nth-child(4) {
    transform: translate(60px, 0);
}

.wc-card:not([class*="wc-slide-from-"]):nth-child(5) {
    transform: translate(-60px, 0);
}

.wc-card:not([class*="wc-slide-from-"]):nth-child(6) {
    transform: translate(0, -60px);
}

.wc-card:nth-child(2),
.wc-card:nth-child(5) {
    transition-delay: 0.1s;
}

.wc-card:nth-child(3),
.wc-card:nth-child(6) {
    transition-delay: 0.2s;
}

.wc-card.revealed,
.wc-card.active,
.wc-card.is-visible,
.wc-card.wc-slide-revealed {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1) !important;
}

.wc-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.015) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.12) !important;
    border-color: rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.3) !important;
}

/* Icon Box */
.wc-card-icon-wrap {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.wc-card:hover .wc-card-icon-wrap {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-4deg);
}

.wc-card-icon-wrap svg {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
}

.wc-icon-teal {
    background: rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.1);
    color: var(--color-teal);
}

.wc-icon-gold {
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

.wc-icon-sage {
    background: rgba(165, 200, 202, 0.2);
    color: #2A6F6D;
}

/* Card Body */
.wc-card-body {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.wc-card-title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    color: var(--color-indigo);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.wc-card-desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.55;
}

/* =====================================================
   FAQ ACCORDION SECTION
   ===================================================== */
.faq-section {
    padding: 6rem 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(245, 252, 251, 0.65), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98));
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-container {
    max-width: 940px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-accordion-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.faq-accordion-item {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.18);
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

/* Alternating slide reveal for FAQ cards */
.faq-accordion-item {
    transition: transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
        opacity 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
        border-color 0.3s ease,
        box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.faq-accordion-item.faq-slide-left:not(.revealed):not(.is-visible) {
    opacity: 0 !important;
    transform: translate3d(-320px, 25px, 0) rotate(-4deg) scale(0.85) !important;
}

.faq-accordion-item.faq-slide-right:not(.revealed):not(.is-visible) {
    opacity: 0 !important;
    transform: translate3d(320px, 25px, 0) rotate(4deg) scale(0.85) !important;
}

.faq-accordion-item.revealed,
.faq-accordion-item.is-visible {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) rotate(0deg) scale(1) !important;
}

.faq-accordion-item:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-teal, #2A6F6D);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.12);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.faq-accordion-header {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1.4rem 1.75rem;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-align: left;
    outline: none;
    font-family: inherit;
}

.faq-question-title {
    font-size: 1.12rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    color: var(--color-indigo, #1F2937);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-accordion-item:hover .faq-question-title {
    color: var(--color-teal, #2A6F6D);
}

.faq-question-icon {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.12) 0%, rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.04) 100%);
    color: var(--color-teal, #2A6F6D);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-accordion-item.active .faq-question-icon {
    background: var(--color-teal, #2A6F6D);
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.3);
}

.faq-toggle-btn {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #f1f5f9;
    color: var(--color-teal, #2A6F6D);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-accordion-item.active .faq-toggle-btn {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    background: var(--color-teal, #2A6F6D);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.faq-accordion-content {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.35s ease, padding 0.35s ease;
    opacity: 0;
    padding: 0 1.75rem;
}

.faq-accordion-item.active .faq-accordion-content {
    max-height: 400px;
    opacity: 1;
    padding: 0 1.75rem 1.6rem 1.75rem;
}

.faq-answer-text {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #475569;
    border-top: 1px dashed rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.15);
    padding-top: 1rem;
    margin: 0;
}

/* =====================================================
   CONTACT & SOCIAL QUICK CARDS
   ===================================================== */
.contact-section {
    padding: 6rem 0;
    background: #f8fafc;
    position: relative;
}

.contact-header-section {
    text-align: center;
}

.contact-quick-cards {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
    max-width: 960px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.contact-quick-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 1.25rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.08);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
    min-width: 280px;
    width: calc(50% - 1rem);
    max-width: 450px;
    text-align: left;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .contact-quick-card {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 100%;
    }
}

.contact-quick-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px -5px rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.15);
    border-color: rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.2);
}

.quick-icon-circle {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.06);
    color: var(--color-teal, #2a6f6d);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.contact-quick-card:hover .quick-icon-circle {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.contact-quick-card>div:not(.quick-icon-circle) {
    min-width: 100px;
    flex: 1;
}

.quick-card-tag {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: #8a99ad;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

.quick-card-val {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    color: var(--color-indigo, #1f2937);
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
    word-break: break-word;
    overflow-wrap: anywhere;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

.contact-quick-card:hover .quick-card-val {
    color: var(--color-teal, #2a6f6d);
}

/* =====================================================
   CLINIC DETAILS & APPOINTMENT BOOKING GRID
   ===================================================== */
.locations-panel,
.booking-panel-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
}

.locations-intro {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    color: #4b5563;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    font-weight: 400;
    min-height: 2.8rem;
}

.locations-stack {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
}

.locations-grid-duo {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 820px) {
    .locations-grid-duo {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

.location-item-card {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.12);
    padding: 2.25rem 2.25rem;
    border-radius: 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
    flex: 1;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.location-item-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.12);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.loc-icon-wrapper {
    color: var(--color-teal);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.loc-icon-wrapper svg {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
}

.location-item-card:hover .loc-icon-wrapper {
    transform: scale(1.15);
}

.loc-details {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
}

.badge-area {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    background-color: var(--color-gold, #d4af37);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.loc-hospital-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    color: var(--color-indigo);
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.loc-address {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: #4b5563;
    line-height: 1.55;
}

/* Appointment Booking Right Panel */
.booking-card {
    position: relative;
    background-color: var(--color-teal, #2a6f6d);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 2.25rem 2.25rem;
    border-radius: 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px -10px rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.28);
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 100%;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.glass-blob-top {
    position: absolute;
    top: -80px;
    right: -80px;
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(50px);
}

.glass-blob-bottom {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -60px;
    left: -60px;
    width: 240px;
    height: 240px;
    background-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(40px);
}

.booking-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.booking-title {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    color: #192b38 !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.booking-note-line {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.note-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--color-gold, #eab308);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.theme-form-label {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    font-size: 0.8rem !important;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem !important;
}

.input-icon-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.input-icon {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0.75rem;
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
}

.theme-form-input {
    width: 100%;
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.16) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22) !important;
    border-radius: 0.65rem !important;
    padding: 0.55rem 0.85rem 0.55rem 2.4rem !important;
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    font-weight: 500 !important;
    outline: none !important;
    transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

.theme-form-input::placeholder {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55) !important;
}

.theme-form-input:focus {
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) !important;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
}

select.theme-form-input option {
    background-color: #2a6f6d;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.theme-submit-btn {
    width: 100%;
    background-color: #192b38 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-weight: 750 !important;
    font-size: 0.92rem !important;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem !important;
    border: none !important;
    border-radius: 50px !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) !important;
    transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

.theme-submit-btn:hover {
    background-color: #0f1c24 !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) !important;
}

/* =====================================================
   INTERACTIVE GOOGLE MAP SECTION & ANIMATIONS
   ===================================================== */
.contact-map-section {
    position: relative;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(45px) scale(0.97);
    transition: opacity 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
        transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.contact-map-section.active,
.contact-map-section.appeared,
.contact-map-section.revealed,
.contact-map-section.is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.location-map-card-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 1.75rem;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 35px -8px rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.14), 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.15);
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.5s ease;
    height: 320px;
}

.location-map-card-wrapper:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 55px -10px rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.3), 0 0 30px rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.15);
    border-color: rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.45);
}

.map-hover-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.25rem;
    right: 1.25rem;
    z-index: 10;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    padding: 0.55rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.2);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 650;
    color: #1f2937;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, background 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
}

.location-map-card-wrapper:hover .map-hover-badge {
    transform: scale(1.06);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.22);
    border-color: var(--color-teal, #2a6f6d);
}

.pulse-beacon {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    background-color: #10b981;
    border-radius: 50%;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.pulse-beacon::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -4px;
    left: -4px;
    right: -4px;
    bottom: -4px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid #10b981;
    animation: mapBeaconPulse 1.8s infinite ease-out;
}

@keyframes mapBeaconPulse {
    0% {
        transform: scale(0.6);
        opacity: 1;
    }

    100% {
        transform: scale(2.2);
        opacity: 0;
    }
}

.contact-map-section:hover .map-header-icon {
    animation: mapPinBounce 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.36, 0.07, 0.19, 0.97) infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes mapPinBounce {
    0% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateY(-6px);
    }
}

.map-directions-btn {
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
    padding: 0.45rem 0.95rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(42, 111, 109, 0.15);
}

.map-directions-btn:hover {
    background: var(--color-teal, #2a6f6d);
    color: #ffffff !important;
}


/* Floating Card Badge Standard */
.floating-badge-card {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 1.5rem !important;
    left: 1.5rem !important;
    right: auto !important;
    top: auto !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem !important;
    border-radius: 1rem !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 0.85rem !important;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg, 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 8px 10px -6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1)) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) !important;
    z-index: 10 !important;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease !important;
    max-width: max-content !important;
}

.image-wrapper:hover .floating-badge-card,
.floating-badge-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
}

.badge-icon-wrapper {
    width: 42px !important;
    height: 42px !important;
    min-width: 42px !important;
    background-color: var(--color-light-teal, #e0f2fe) !important;
    color: var(--color-teal, #0284c7) !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
}

.badge-card-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.badge-card-title {
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: var(--color-indigo, #0f172a) !important;
    font-family: var(--font-sans, 'DM Sans', sans-serif) !important;
    white-space: nowrap !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
}

.badge-card-desc {
    display: none !important;
}