@import url("tokens.css");

/* ================= Manrope (OFL, self-hosted) ================= */
@font-face {
  font-family: "Manrope"; font-style: normal; font-weight: 200 800; font-display: swap;
  src: url("../assets/fonts/manrope-latin-ext.woff2") format("woff2");
  unicode-range: U+0100-02BA, U+02BD-02C5, U+02C7-02CC, U+02CE-02D7, U+02DD-02FF, U+0304, U+0308, U+0329, U+1D00-1DBF, U+1E00-1E9F, U+1EF2-1EFF, U+2020, U+20A0-20AB, U+20AD-20C0, U+2113, U+2C60-2C7F, U+A720-A7FF;
}
@font-face {
  font-family: "Manrope"; font-style: normal; font-weight: 200 800; font-display: swap;
  src: url("../assets/fonts/manrope-latin.woff2") format("woff2");
  unicode-range: U+0000-00FF, U+0131, U+0152-0153, U+02BB-02BC, U+02C6, U+02DA, U+02DC, U+0304, U+0308, U+0329, U+2000-206F, U+20AC, U+2122, U+2191, U+2193, U+2212, U+2215, U+FEFF, U+FFFD;
}
@font-face {
  font-family: "Manrope"; font-style: normal; font-weight: 200 800; font-display: swap;
  src: url("../assets/fonts/manrope-cyrillic.woff2") format("woff2");
  unicode-range: U+0400-045F, U+0490-0491, U+04B0-04B1, U+2116;
}

/* ================= base ================= */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
/* hard stop for horizontal panning on phones: `hidden` for older browsers,
   `clip` (no scroll container) where supported — covers the iOS quirk where
   body-only overflow-x does not stop sideways swipe when a below-fold
   element (e.g. [data-reveal="right"]) pokes past the viewport edge */
html, body { overflow-x: hidden; overflow-x: clip; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--ivory);
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; }
button { font: inherit; cursor: pointer; background: none; border: 0; color: inherit; }
input, select, textarea { font: inherit; color: inherit; }
::selection { background: var(--gold-soft); color: #2c2104; }

h1, h2, h3, h4 { font-family: var(--font-display); line-height: 1.12; letter-spacing: -.02em; color: var(--ink); }
h1 { font-size: clamp(38px, 5.2vw, 62px); font-weight: 700; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(28px, 3.4vw, 40px); font-weight: 700; }
h3 { font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; }
p { color: var(--ink-soft); }

.wrap { width: min(var(--wrap), 100% - 40px); margin-inline: auto; }
.section { padding: 96px 0; }
.section-champagne { background: var(--champagne); }
.center { text-align: center; }
.lead { font-size: 18px; }
.sub { color: var(--muted); font-size: 15.5px; margin-top: 8px; }

.gold-text {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--gold-soft), var(--gold) 55%, var(--gold-deep));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent;
}
.emerald-text { color: var(--gold-deep); }

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-block; font: 700 12px var(--font-data); letter-spacing: .22em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-deep); margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.eyebrow.center { display: block; }
.section-head { max-width: 680px; margin-bottom: 52px; }
.section-head.center { margin-inline: auto; text-align: center; }
.section-head p { margin-top: 14px; font-size: 17px; }

.ornament { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 14px; padding: 8px 0; color: var(--gold); }
.ornament span { height: 1px; width: min(420px, 40vw); background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold-line), transparent); }
.ornament .dia { width: 9px; height: 9px; background: var(--gold-grad); transform: rotate(45deg); border-radius: 2px; flex: none; }
.ornament i { font-style: normal; font-size: 11px; }

/* ================= buttons ================= */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px;
  font: 600 15.5px var(--font-display); letter-spacing: .01em; text-decoration: none;
  padding: 15px 30px; border-radius: 999px; border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: transform var(--speed) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--speed) var(--ease), background var(--speed);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn:active { transform: translateY(1px) scale(.99); }
.btn-gold {
  background: var(--gold-grad); color: #2c2104;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.5);
}
.btn-gold:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 16px 38px rgba(201,162,39,.45), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.5); }
.btn-emerald {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fffdf8, #f6ead0 65%, #efdcab);
  color: #7a5c14; border: 1.5px solid var(--gold-line);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(201,162,39,.22), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.7);
}
.btn-emerald:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(201,162,39,.35), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.7); }
.btn-ghost { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); color: #fff; background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); backdrop-filter: blur(6px); }
.btn-ghost:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.18); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-ghost-light { border-color: var(--gold-line); color: var(--gold-deep); background: rgba(255,255,255,.6); }
.btn-ghost-light:hover { background: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-outline { border-color: var(--line); color: var(--ink); background: #fff; }
.btn-outline:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold-deep); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-sm { padding: 10px 22px; font-size: 14px; }
.btn-block { width: 100%; }

/* ================= ribbon (gold utility bar) ================= */
.ribbon {
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, #d9a83b 0%, #f0c95e 28%, #f7dc8a 50%, #f0c95e 72%, #d9a83b 100%);
  color: #2e2004; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: .02em;
  position: relative; z-index: 60; overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(120,85,15,.45);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.5);
}
.ribbon::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; left: -45%; width: 30%; pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,.65), transparent);
  animation: ribbon-sheen 9s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes ribbon-sheen { 0%, 52% { left: -45%; } 88%, 100% { left: 135%; } }
.ribbon .wrap { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 16px; padding-top: 5px; padding-bottom: 5px; flex-wrap: wrap; position: relative; }
.r-item { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; }
.r-tag { text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .15em; font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 800; color: #6e4f0c; }
.r-ico { width: 14px; height: 14px; flex: none; color: #6e4f0c; }
.r-sep { color: rgba(110,79,12,.55); font-size: 9px; }
.r-phone {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; font-weight: 700; font-size: 12px; color: #ffe9b0; text-decoration: none;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #4a3408, #2e2004); padding: 4px 13px; border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(46,32,4,.35), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  transition: transform var(--speed) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--speed) var(--ease);
}
.r-phone:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: 0 5px 14px rgba(46,32,4,.45), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.18); }
.r-phone .r-ico { color: #ffe9b0; }

/* ================= header ================= */
.site-header {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 50;
  background: rgba(255, 253, 247, .9); backdrop-filter: blur(14px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  transition: box-shadow var(--speed);
}
.site-header.scrolled { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.nav-bar { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 20px; padding-top: 8px; padding-bottom: 8px; }
.brand { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 13px; text-decoration: none; }
.brand > span { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1; }
.brand > span > br { display: none; }
.brand img { width: 52px; height: 52px; flex: none; filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 10px rgba(201,162,39,.35)); }
.brand-name { font: 700 19px var(--font-display); letter-spacing: -.01em; color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.02; white-space: nowrap; }
.brand-sub { display: inline-block; font: 700 10.5px var(--font-data); letter-spacing: .24em; color: var(--gold-deep); line-height: 1; margin-top: 4px; }
.main-nav { display: flex; gap: 6px; }
.main-nav a {
  text-decoration: none; font-weight: 500; font-size: 15.5px; color: var(--ink-soft);
  padding: 10px 16px; border-radius: 10px; position: relative; transition: color var(--speed);
}
.main-nav a::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 16px; right: 16px; bottom: 6px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold-grad); border-radius: 2px; transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--speed) var(--ease);
}
.main-nav a:hover { color: var(--ink); }
.main-nav a:hover::after, .main-nav a.active::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.main-nav a.active { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 600; }
.nav-cta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.nav-toggle { display: none; width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid var(--line); background: #fff; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.nav-toggle svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; stroke: var(--ink); stroke-width: 2; }

/* mobile nav */
.mobile-nav {
  display: none; position: fixed; inset: 0 0 0 auto; width: min(340px, 84vw); z-index: 90;
  background: var(--paper); padding: 96px 30px 30px; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px;
  transform: translateX(105%); transition: transform .38s var(--ease); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.mobile-nav.open { transform: none; }
.mobile-nav-close {
  position: absolute; top: 26px; right: 22px; width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-line); background: #fff; color: var(--gold-deep);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: transform var(--speed) var(--ease);
}
.mobile-nav-close:hover { transform: rotate(90deg); }
.mobile-nav-close svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; stroke: currentColor; stroke-width: 2.2; stroke-linecap: round; }
.mobile-scrim {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 89; background: rgba(24,18,7,.45);
  opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; transition: opacity .3s var(--ease);
}
.mobile-scrim.show { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }
.mobile-nav a:not(.btn) { text-decoration: none; font: 600 18px var(--font-display); padding: 13px 6px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft); color: var(--ink); }
.mobile-nav a:not(.btn).active { color: var(--gold-deep); }
.mobile-nav .btn { margin-top: 22px; }

/* ================= hero ================= */
.hero { position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: var(--emerald-ink); color: #fff; }
.hero-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.hero-veil { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(7,42,32,.88) 0%, rgba(7,42,32,.62) 42%, rgba(7,42,32,.28) 75%, rgba(7,42,32,.45) 100%); }
.hero-glow { position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(90px); pointer-events: none; }
.hero-glow.g1 { width: 520px; height: 520px; left: -140px; top: -120px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(232,201,100,.35), transparent 65%); }
.hero-glow.g2 { width: 460px; height: 460px; right: -120px; bottom: -140px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(23,138,103,.4), transparent 65%); }
.gold-dust { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; pointer-events: none; }
.hero-grid { position: relative; z-index: 2; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr .95fr; gap: 56px; align-items: center; padding: 88px 0 104px; }
.hero-copy h1 { color: #fff; margin: 18px 0 20px; }
.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font: 600 13px var(--font-data);
  letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-pale);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232,201,100,.4); border-radius: 999px; padding: 9px 18px;
  background: rgba(232,201,100,.08);
}
.pulse { width: 9px; height: 9px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold-soft); position: relative; flex: none; }
.pulse::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -4px; border-radius: 50%; border: 2px solid var(--gold-soft); animation: pulse 1.8s ease-out infinite; }
@keyframes pulse { from { transform: scale(.5); opacity: 1; } to { transform: scale(1.4); opacity: 0; } }
.hero-copy .lede { color: rgba(255,255,255,.82); font-size: 18.5px; max-width: 520px; }
.hero-checks { list-style: none; margin: 28px 0; display: grid; gap: 14px; }
.hero-checks li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.92); font-size: 16px; font-weight: 500; }
.check-tick { width: 30px; height: 30px; flex: none; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(232,201,100,.16); border: 1px solid rgba(232,201,100,.5); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.check-tick svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; stroke: var(--gold-soft); stroke-width: 2.6; fill: none; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round; }
.hero-ctas { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 22px; }
/* breathing room between copy and button rows (global margin reset zeroes p margins) */
p + .hero-ctas, h1 + .hero-ctas, h2 + .hero-ctas, h3 + .hero-ctas { margin-top: 28px; }
.hero-note { color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); font-size: 13.5px; letter-spacing: .02em; }

/* lead card */
.lead-card {
  background: rgba(255, 253, 247, .97); border-radius: 24px; padding: 34px 32px 30px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border: 1px solid rgba(232,201,100,.35);
  position: relative; transform-style: preserve-3d; will-change: transform;
}
.lead-card::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: -1px; border-radius: 25px; padding: 1px; pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, rgba(232,201,100,.7), transparent 30%, transparent 70%, rgba(232,201,100,.5));
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0); -webkit-mask-composite: xor; mask-composite: exclude;
}
.lead-head { margin-bottom: 22px; }
.lead-head h2 { font-size: 25px; margin: 12px 0 8px; }
.lead-head p { font-size: 14.5px; }
.free-tag {
  display: inline-block; font: 700 11px var(--font-data); letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-deep); background: var(--gold-faint); border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
  padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 999px;
}
.lead-form .field { margin-bottom: 15px; }
.lead-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; }
.lead-safe { text-align: center; font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--faint); margin-top: 14px; }

/* ================= trust strip ================= */
.trust-strip { background: var(--paper); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft); }
.trust-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 28px; padding-top: 34px; padding-bottom: 34px; }
.trust-item { display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start; }
.trust-num { font: 700 30px var(--font-display); color: var(--gold); line-height: 1; flex: none; }
.trust-item h3 { font-size: 16.5px; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.trust-item p { font-size: 14px; }

/* ================= ticker ================= */
.ticker { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #fbf4e3, #f6ead0 50%, #fbf4e3); overflow: hidden; padding: 15px 0; border-block: 1px solid rgba(176,138,46,.4); box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.7); }
.ticker-track { display: inline-flex; gap: 0; white-space: nowrap; animation: tick 30s linear infinite; will-change: transform; }
.ticker-track span { color: var(--gold-deep); font: 700 13px var(--font-data); letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 0 34px; position: relative; }
.ticker-track span::after { content: "◆"; position: absolute; right: -6px; color: #c9a227; font-size: 9px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); }
@keyframes tick { to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* ================= checker ================= */
.checker-frame {
  background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 28px;
  padding: clamp(30px, 5vw, 60px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); position: relative;
}
.checker-frame::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 5px; background: var(--gold-grad); border-radius: 28px 28px 0 0; }
.checker-head { text-align: center; max-width: 620px; margin: 0 auto 36px; }
.checker-head p { margin-top: 12px; }
.checker-controls { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr auto; gap: 16px; align-items: end; }
.check-result { margin-top: 8px; }
.check-route { font: 600 15px var(--font-display); color: var(--gold-deep); margin: 22px 0 14px; }
.check-list { display: grid; gap: 12px; }
.check-row {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 16px 20px; transition: border-color var(--speed), transform var(--speed) var(--ease);
}
.check-row:hover { border-color: var(--gold-line); transform: translateX(4px); }
.check-row .cr-name { font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px; }
.check-row .cr-spec { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--muted); }
.check-row .cr-price { margin-left: auto; text-align: right; font: 700 16px var(--font-data); color: var(--ink); white-space: nowrap; }
.check-row .cr-price small { display: block; font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .12em; color: var(--gold-deep); text-transform: uppercase; }
.check-row .btn { padding: 10px 20px; font-size: 13.5px; }

/* ================= visa types ================= */
.visa-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.visa-card {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line-soft); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 32px 30px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--speed) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--speed) var(--ease), border-color var(--speed);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  text-decoration: none; color: inherit;
}
.visa-card::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; height: 4px; background: var(--gold-grad); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .4s var(--ease); }
.visa-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: var(--gold-line); }
.visa-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.visa-card:hover .visa-icon { transform: translateY(-3px) rotate(-8deg); box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(201,162,39,.28); }
.visa-card .visa-icon { transition: transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease); }
.visa-card .read-more {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; margin-top: 6px;
  color: var(--gold-deep); font-weight: 700; font-size: 14.5px; text-decoration: none;
  transition: gap .3s var(--ease), color var(--speed);
}
.visa-card:hover .read-more { gap: 11px; }
.visa-icon { width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 16px; background: linear-gradient(140deg, var(--gold-faint), rgba(201,162,39,.14)); border: 1px solid var(--gold-line); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.visa-icon svg { width: 27px; height: 27px; stroke: var(--gold-deep); fill: none; stroke-width: 1.8; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round; }
.visa-card h3 { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.visa-card > p { font-size: 14.5px; flex: 1; }
.visa-meta { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 12px; margin-top: 22px; padding-top: 18px; border-top: 1px dashed var(--line); }
.price-tag { display: inline-flex; flex-direction: column; font: 700 19px var(--font-data); color: var(--ink); }
.price-tag small { font: 700 10px var(--font-data); letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-deep); }
.visa-pick-link { font: 600 14.5px var(--font-display); color: var(--gold-deep); text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; padding-bottom: 2px; transition: border-color var(--speed); }
.visa-pick-link:hover { border-color: var(--gold-deep); }

/* ================= gallery ================= */
.gallery { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 22px; }
.g-card { position: relative; border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; min-height: 380px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.g-card img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .8s var(--ease); }
.g-card:hover img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.g-cap { position: absolute; inset: auto 0 0 0; padding: 70px 26px 24px; background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(24,18,7,.88)); color: #fff; }
.g-cap .k { font: 700 11px var(--font-data); letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-soft); }
.g-cap h3 { color: #fff; margin: 6px 0 4px; font-size: 21px; }
.g-cap p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); font-size: 14px; }

/* ================= steps / why ================= */
.steps { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 22px; counter-reset: steps; }
.step-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line-soft); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 30px 26px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: transform var(--speed) var(--ease); }
.step-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); }
.step-num {
  width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 16px; background: var(--gold-grad); color: #2c2104;
  font: 700 22px var(--font-display); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 18px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}
.step-card h3 { margin-bottom: 8px; font-size: 18px; }
.step-card p { font-size: 14.5px; }
.why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 22px; }
.why-card { display: flex; gap: 20px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line-soft); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 28px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: transform var(--speed) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--speed); }
.why-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.why-ico { width: 54px; height: 54px; flex: none; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold-faint); border: 1px solid var(--gold-line); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.why-ico svg { width: 25px; height: 25px; stroke: var(--gold-deep); fill: none; stroke-width: 1.9; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round; }
.why-card h3 { margin-bottom: 6px; font-size: 18px; }
.why-card p { font-size: 14.5px; }

/* ================= faq ================= */
.faq { max-width: 780px; margin: 0 auto; display: grid; gap: 14px; }
.faq-item { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line-soft); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); overflow: hidden; transition: border-color var(--speed), box-shadow var(--speed); }
.faq-item.open { border-color: var(--gold-line); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.faq-q { width: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; text-align: left; padding: 20px 24px; font: 600 16.5px var(--font-display); color: var(--ink); }
.faq-q .plus, .faq-q .faq-plus { width: 32px; height: 32px; flex: none; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold-faint); color: var(--gold-deep); font-size: 20px; line-height: 1; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; transition: transform .35s var(--ease), background var(--speed); }
.faq-item.open .plus, .faq-item.open .faq-plus { transform: rotate(45deg); background: var(--gold-grad); color: #2c2104; }
.faq-a { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height .4s var(--ease); }
.faq-a p { padding: 0 24px 22px; font-size: 15.5px; }

/* ================= cta band ================= */
.cta-band {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 28px; padding: clamp(40px, 6vw, 72px);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 36px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(24,18,7,.94) 12%, rgba(24,18,7,.62) 52%, rgba(24,18,7,.28)),
    url("../assets/img/cta-desert.jpg") 72% 58% / cover no-repeat, #181207;
  color: #fff; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border: 1px solid rgba(232,201,100,.28);
}
.cta-band::before { content: ""; position: absolute; width: 520px; height: 520px; right: -150px; top: -150px; border-radius: 50%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(232,201,100,.24), transparent 65%); pointer-events: none; }
.cta-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; opacity: .32; }
.cta-band > div { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cta-band h2 { color: #fff; max-width: 480px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.cta-band p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.78); max-width: 440px; }
.cta-actions { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ================= footer ================= */
.footer { background: var(--emerald-ink); color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); margin-top: 0; }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; padding: 72px 0 52px; }
.footer .brand-name { color: #fff; }
.footer-brand p { font-size: 14.5px; margin-top: 18px; max-width: 300px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); }
.footer h4 { color: var(--gold-soft); font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: .18em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 18px; font-family: var(--font-data); }
.footer ul { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 11px; }
.footer ul a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); text-decoration: none; font-size: 15px; transition: color var(--speed); }
.footer ul a:hover { color: var(--gold-soft); }
.footer-phone { font: 700 17px var(--font-data); color: #fff !important; }
.footer-addr{line-height:1.55;max-width:300px}
.footer-addr a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
.footer-addr a:hover{color:var(--gold-deep);text-decoration:underline}
.map-wrap{margin:30px 0 0;border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--line-soft);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md)}
.map-wrap iframe{width:100%;height:380px;border:0;display:block}
@media (max-width:640px){.map-wrap iframe{height:300px}}
.soon-chip { display: inline-block; font: 700 10.5px var(--font-data); letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-soft); border: 1px solid rgba(232,201,100,.4); border-radius: 999px; padding: 3px 10px; margin-left: 8px; }
.seal-mini { font-size: 12.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); }
/* ---------- footer legal disclaimer ---------- */
.footer-legal { display: flex; gap: 13px; align-items: flex-start; padding: 22px 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(232,201,100,.16); }
.legal-ico { flex: none; width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid rgba(232,201,100,.5); background: rgba(232,201,100,.1); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--gold-soft); margin-top: 2px; }
.legal-ico svg { width: 17px; height: 17px; }
.footer-legal p { font-size: 12.5px; line-height: 1.7; color: rgba(255,255,255,.62); }
.footer-legal a { color: var(--gold-soft); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 2px; }
.footer-legal a:hover { color: #fff; }
.footer-bottom { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); }
.footer-bottom .wrap { padding-top: 22px; padding-bottom: 22px; font-size: 13.5px; }

/* ================= support panel & launcher ================= */
#wa-launcher {
  position: fixed; right: 26px; bottom: 26px; z-index: 80; width: 62px; height: 62px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25d366, #128c7e); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(18,140,126,.5); transition: transform var(--speed) var(--ease);
}
#wa-launcher:hover { transform: scale(1.08) rotate(4deg); }
#wa-launcher svg { width: 32px; height: 32px; fill: #fff; }
#wa-launcher .ping { position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: 50%; border: 2px solid #25d366; animation: pulse 2s ease-out infinite; pointer-events: none; }
/* ---------- back to top ---------- */
#back-to-top {
  position: fixed; right: 33px; bottom: 100px; z-index: 80;
  width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-line); background: rgba(255,255,255,.96);
  color: var(--gold-deep); cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(12px);
  transition: opacity .3s ease, transform .3s var(--ease), visibility .3s;
}
#back-to-top.show { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none; }
#back-to-top:hover { background: var(--gold-soft); }
#back-to-top svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  #back-to-top { right: 14px; bottom: 88px; width: 44px; height: 44px; }
}
#support-scrim { position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 94; background: rgba(7,42,32,.45); backdrop-filter: blur(3px); opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; transition: opacity var(--speed); }
#support-scrim.show { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }
.support-panel {
  position: fixed; top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 95; width: min(400px, 92vw);
  background: var(--paper); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  transform: translateX(105%); transition: transform .42s var(--ease);
}
.support-panel.open { transform: none; }
.sp-head { background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--gold-soft), var(--gold) 55%, var(--gold-deep)); color: #2c2104; padding: 30px 28px 26px; position: relative; }
.sp-head h3 { color: #2c2104; font-size: 21px; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.sp-head p { color: rgba(44,33,4,.72); font-size: 14px; }
.sp-close { position: absolute; top: 18px; right: 18px; width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(44,33,4,.12); color: #2c2104; font-size: 15px; transition: background var(--speed); }
.sp-close:hover { background: rgba(44,33,4,.22); }
.sp-body { padding: 22px; display: grid; gap: 12px; overflow-y: auto; }
.support-row { display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: center; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line-soft); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 18px; text-decoration: none; transition: border-color var(--speed), transform var(--speed) var(--ease); }
.support-row:hover { border-color: var(--gold-line); transform: translateX(4px); }
.support-row b { display: block; font: 600 16px var(--font-display); color: var(--ink); }
.support-row span span { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--muted); }

/* ================= forms ================= */
.field { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.field > label, .field-label { display: block; font: 600 13.5px var(--font-display); color: var(--ink); margin-bottom: 8px; letter-spacing: .01em; }
.req { color: #c0392b; font-weight: 700; }
.opt { color: var(--faint); font-weight: 500; font-size: 12.5px; }
.field input[type="text"], .field input[type="tel"], .field input[type="email"],
.field input[type="date"], .field select, .field textarea {
  width: 100%; background: #fff; border: 1.5px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 14px 16px; font-size: 15.5px; color: var(--ink);
  transition: border-color var(--speed), box-shadow var(--speed);
  appearance: none;
}
.field input::placeholder, .field textarea::placeholder { color: var(--faint); opacity: 1; }
.field textarea { min-height: 130px; resize: vertical; }
.field select { background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%236b7a73' stroke-width='2.4' stroke-linecap='round'%3E%3Cpath d='m6 9 6 6 6-6'/%3E%3C/svg%3E"); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: right 14px center; background-size: 18px; padding-right: 44px; }
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--gold-faint); }
.field .error, .field-error { display: none; color: #c0392b; font-size: 13px; margin-top: 7px; font-weight: 500; }
.field.invalid .error, .field.invalid .field-error { display: block; }
.field.invalid input, .field.invalid select, .field.invalid textarea, .field.invalid .cselect-btn { border-color: #c0392b !important; }
.field-hint { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--muted); }
.form-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 0 18px; }
.form-grid > .full { grid-column: 1 / -1; }

/* custom select */
.cselect { position: relative; }
.cselect-btn {
  width: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; background: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 13px 16px;
  font-size: 15.5px; color: var(--ink); text-align: left; transition: border-color var(--speed), box-shadow var(--speed);
}
.cselect-btn:hover { border-color: var(--gold-line); }
.cselect.open .cselect-btn { border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--gold-faint); }
.cselect-flag { width: 24px; height: 17px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 3px; flex: none; box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.2); }
.cselect-flag.hidden { display: none; }
.cselect-label { flex: 1; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap; }
.cselect-label.placeholder { color: var(--faint); }
.cselect-chev { width: 18px; height: 18px; flex: none; transition: transform var(--speed); }
.cselect.open .cselect-chev { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.cselect-panel {
  position: absolute; z-index: 40; top: calc(100% + 8px); left: 0; right: 0; background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cselect-search { width: 100%; border: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft); padding: 13px 16px; font-size: 15px; color: var(--ink); background: #fff; }
.cselect-search:focus { outline: none; background: var(--ivory); }
.cselect-list { list-style: none; max-height: 260px; overflow-y: auto; padding: 6px; }
.cselect-list li[role="option"] { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; padding: 10px 12px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 15px; color: var(--ink); cursor: pointer; }
.cselect-list li[role="option"]:hover, .cselect-list li.highlighted { background: var(--gold-faint); }
.cselect-list li[aria-selected="true"] { background: var(--gold-faint); font-weight: 600; }
.cselect-empty { padding: 16px; color: var(--muted); font-size: 14px; }

/* dropzone */
.dropzone {
  border: 2px dashed var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); background: #fff;
  padding: 30px 22px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; position: relative;
  transition: border-color var(--speed), background var(--speed);
}
.dropzone:hover, .dropzone.dragover { border-color: var(--gold); background: var(--gold-faint); }
.dropzone input[type="file"] { position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: 0; cursor: pointer; }
.dz-ico { width: 52px; height: 52px; margin: 0 auto 12px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold-faint); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--gold-deep); }
.dz-title { font-weight: 600; color: var(--ink); font-size: 15px; }
.dz-sub { font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 4px; }
.file-chips { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-top: 12px; }
.file-chips:empty { display: none; }
.file-chip { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; background: var(--gold-faint); border: 1px solid var(--gold-line); color: var(--gold-deep); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; border-radius: 999px; padding: 7px 8px 7px 14px; }
.file-chip button { width: 22px; height: 22px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(14,92,70,.15); font-size: 12px; line-height: 1; }

/* ================= page hero ================= */
/* ================= page hero — light photographic ================= */
.page-hero {
  --hero-img: url("../assets/img/hero-dubai.jpg");
  --hero-pos: 76% 42%;
  color: var(--ink); padding: 88px 0 80px; position: relative; overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate;
  background-color: #fdf6e7;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(100deg, #fffdf7 0%, #fdf5e3 40%, rgba(253,245,227,.62) 58%, rgba(253,245,227,.06) 82%),
    radial-gradient(720px 420px at 90% 6%, rgba(232,201,100,.42), transparent 62%),
    var(--hero-img);
  background-size: cover, cover, cover;
  background-position: 0 0, 0 0, var(--hero-pos);
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
body[data-page="apply"] .page-hero, body[data-page="howto"] .page-hero, body[data-page="track"] .page-hero { --hero-img: url("../assets/img/dubai-marina.jpg"); --hero-pos: 72% 40%; }
body[data-page="blog"] .page-hero, body[data-page="post"] .page-hero, body[data-page="contact"] .page-hero { --hero-img: url("../assets/img/cta-desert.jpg"); --hero-pos: 70% 55%; }
@media (max-width:640px){
  .page-hero{
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(100deg,#fffdf7 0%,#fdf5e3 58%,rgba(253,245,227,.92) 80%,rgba(253,245,227,.55) 100%),
      radial-gradient(720px 420px at 90% 6%,rgba(232,201,100,.42),transparent 62%),
      var(--hero-img);
  }
}

.page-hero::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; height: 4px; background: var(--gold-grad); }
.page-hero .gold-text{
  background:none;-webkit-background-clip:border-box;background-clip:border-box;
  color:#8a6116;
  text-shadow:0 1px 18px rgba(255,253,247,.95),0 0 3px rgba(255,253,247,.9);
}
.page-hero h1 { color: var(--ink); font-size: clamp(34px, 4.6vw, 54px); letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.page-hero .lead { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 17.5px; max-width: 640px; margin-top: 14px; }
.crumbs { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 18px; }
.crumbs a { color: var(--gold-deep); text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; }
.crumbs a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

/* ================= apply flow ================= */
.notice-banner {
  display: flex; gap: 20px; align-items: flex-start; background: linear-gradient(120deg, #fff8e6, #fdf3d7);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold-line); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 24px 28px; margin-bottom: 34px;
}
.notice-ico { flex: none; width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold-grad); color: #2c2104; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 15px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold); }
.notice-banner h2 { font-size: 19px; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.notice-banner p { font-size: 14.5px; }

.stepper { list-style: none; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 36px; }
.step-dot { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 13px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line-soft); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 14px 16px; opacity: .55; transition: opacity var(--speed), border-color var(--speed); }
.step-dot .dot { width: 38px; height: 38px; flex: none; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--ivory-deep); color: var(--muted); font: 700 16px var(--font-display); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.step-dot .lbl b { display: block; font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink); }
.step-dot .lbl span { font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); }
.step-dot.current { opacity: 1; border-color: var(--gold-line); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.step-dot.current .dot { background: var(--gold-grad); color: #2c2104; }
.step-dot.done { opacity: 1; }
.step-dot.done .dot { background: var(--gold-grad); color: #2c2104; }

.apply-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px; gap: 30px; align-items: start; }
.apply-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line-soft); border-radius: 24px; padding: clamp(26px, 4vw, 44px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.apply-card h2 { margin-bottom: 6px; }
.step { display: none; }
.step.active { display: block; animation: stepIn .45s var(--ease); }
@keyframes stepIn { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(14px); } }

.visa-pick-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; margin-top: 6px; }
.visa-pick {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); background: #fff; padding: 18px;
  text-align: left; display: grid; gap: 6px; transition: border-color var(--speed), box-shadow var(--speed), transform var(--speed) var(--ease);
}
.visa-pick:hover { border-color: var(--gold-line); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.visa-pick.selected { border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--gold-faint); }
.visa-pick .vp-tag { font: 700 10px var(--font-data); letter-spacing: .14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-deep); }
.visa-pick .vp-name { font: 600 16px var(--font-display); color: var(--ink); }
.visa-pick .vp-spec { font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted); }
.visa-pick .vp-price { font: 700 16px var(--font-data); color: var(--gold-deep); }

.form-section { margin: 34px 0; padding-top: 30px; border-top: 1px dashed var(--line); }
.form-section-head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.fs-num { width: 34px; height: 34px; flex: none; border-radius: 10px; background: var(--gold-grad); color: #2c2104; font: 700 15px var(--font-display); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.form-section-head h3 { font-size: 19px; }
.fs-sub { font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 20px; }

.review-block { border: 1px solid var(--line-soft); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); margin-bottom: 16px; overflow: hidden; }
.review-head { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; padding: 15px 20px; background: var(--ivory); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft); }
.review-head h3 { font-size: 16px; }
.link-edit { font: 600 13.5px var(--font-display); color: var(--gold-deep); }
.link-edit:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.review-rows { padding: 6px 20px 12px; }
.review-row { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 18px; padding: 9px 0; border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--line-soft); font-size: 14.5px; }
.review-row:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.review-row dt { color: var(--muted); }
.review-row dd { font-weight: 600; text-align: right; color: var(--ink); }

.card-preview {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f9e9c2 0%, #f0d47e 34%, #dfb53c 62%, #c1922a 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(150,110,20,.5); border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 28px; color: #2c2104; margin-bottom: 28px; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.55);
}
.card-preview::before { content: ""; position: absolute; width: 340px; height: 340px; right: -110px; top: -110px; border-radius: 50%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,.5), transparent 65%); }
.cp-demo { position: absolute; top: 20px; right: 24px; font: 700 11px var(--font-data); letter-spacing: .2em; color: #2c2104; border: 1px solid rgba(44,33,4,.45); border-radius: 6px; padding: 5px 10px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.35); }
.cp-chip { width: 52px; height: 38px; border-radius: 8px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff3d6, #e8c964); margin-bottom: 22px; box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(150,110,20,.45); }
.cp-num { font: 500 22px var(--font-data); letter-spacing: .12em; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.cp-row { display: flex; gap: 40px; }
.cp-row small { display: block; font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(44,33,4,.62); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.cp-row b { font: 600 15px var(--font-data); letter-spacing: .06em; }
.pay-secure { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; background: var(--gold-faint); border: 1px solid var(--gold-line); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 16px 18px; font-size: 14px; color: var(--gold-deep); margin-top: 8px; }
.pay-secure svg { flex: none; margin-top: 2px; }

.order-summary { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 20px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); position: sticky; top: 110px; }
.os-head { background: var(--gold-grad); color: #2c2104; font: 600 16px var(--font-display); padding: 18px 24px; }
.os-body { padding: 22px 24px 24px; }
.os-visa { font: 700 17px var(--font-display); color: var(--ink); }
.os-spec { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--muted); margin: 4px 0 18px; }
.os-line { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; font-size: 14.5px; padding: 8px 0; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.os-line span:last-child { font-weight: 700; font-family: var(--font-data); color: var(--ink); }
.os-total { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; border-top: 2px solid var(--gold-line); margin-top: 12px; padding-top: 16px; }
.os-total strong { font: 700 24px var(--font-data); color: var(--ink); }
.sum-row { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 10px; padding: 9px 0; font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.sum-row > span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.sum-row b { font-family: var(--font-data); color: var(--ink); white-space: nowrap; }
.sum-total { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; border-top: 2px solid var(--gold-line); margin-top: 8px; padding-top: 14px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; }
.sum-total b { font: 700 22px var(--font-data); color: var(--ink); }
.os-note { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--faint); margin-top: 14px; }

#processing-overlay { position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 120; background: rgba(7,42,32,.6); backdrop-filter: blur(4px); display: none; align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 20px; }
#processing-overlay.show { display: flex; }
.proc-card { background: var(--paper); border-radius: 24px; padding: 44px 48px; text-align: center; max-width: 420px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.proc-card h3 { margin: 20px 0 8px; }
.proc-card p { font-size: 14.5px; }
.proc-spinner { width: 58px; height: 58px; margin: 0 auto; border-radius: 50%; border: 5px solid var(--line); border-top-color: var(--gold); animation: spin 0.9s linear infinite; }
@keyframes spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
.proc-bar { height: 6px; border-radius: 3px; background: var(--line-soft); margin-top: 24px; overflow: hidden; }
.proc-bar::after { content: ""; display: block; height: 100%; width: 40%; border-radius: 3px; background: var(--gold-grad); animation: slide 1.2s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }
@keyframes slide { from { margin-left: 0; } to { margin-left: 60%; } }

.confirm-wrap { text-align: center; max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto; }
.confirm-check { width: 84px; height: 84px; margin: 0 auto 22px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(46,158,91,.12); border: 2px solid rgba(46,158,91,.4); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.confirm-check svg { width: 40px; height: 40px; }
.confirm-kicker { font: 700 12px var(--font-data); letter-spacing: .22em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-deep); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.confirm-wrap .lead { margin-top: 14px; }
.ref-stamp { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; background: var(--ivory); border: 1px dashed var(--gold-line); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 14px 22px; margin: 26px 0; }
.ref-stamp small { display: block; font: 700 10.5px var(--font-data); letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); }
.ref-stamp span:last-child { font: 700 20px var(--font-data); color: var(--gold-deep); }
.wax-seal { width: 64px; height: 64px; flex: none; }
.wax-seal svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.confirm-note { background: var(--gold-faint); border: 1px solid var(--gold-line); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 18px 22px; font-size: 14.5px; text-align: left; margin: 26px 0; }
.confirm-actions { display: flex; gap: 14px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ================= contact ================= */
.contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr .8fr; gap: 28px; align-items: start; }
.method-card {
  display: flex; gap: 18px; align-items: flex-start; width: 100%; text-align: left;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line-soft); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 24px; margin-bottom: 16px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform var(--speed) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--speed), border-color var(--speed);
}
a.method-card:hover, button.method-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: var(--gold-line); }
.method-ico { width: 54px; height: 54px; flex: none; border-radius: 16px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.method-ico.wa { background: #25d366; color: #fff; }
.method-ico.navy { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2b200f, #1d1608); color: var(--gold-soft); }
.method-ico.dim { background: var(--ivory-deep); color: var(--faint); }
.method-card h3 { font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.method-card .m-val { font: 700 16px var(--font-data); color: var(--gold-deep); }
.method-card p { font-size: 14px; margin-top: 4px; }
.coming-pill { display: inline-block; margin-top: 8px; font: 700 10.5px var(--font-data); letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-deep); background: var(--gold-faint); border: 1px solid var(--gold-line); border-radius: 999px; padding: 4px 12px; }

.prepared-card { display: none; background: #fff; border: 1.5px solid var(--gold-line); border-radius: 24px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); overflow: hidden; margin-top: 0; }
.prepared-card.show { display: block; animation: stepIn .45s var(--ease); }
.prepared-head { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 14px; background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--gold-soft), var(--gold) 55%, var(--gold-deep)); padding: 22px 28px; }
.prepared-head h2 { color: #2c2104; font-size: 21px; }
.ready-stamp { font: 700 11px var(--font-data); letter-spacing: .18em; color: #2c2104; background: var(--gold-grad); border-radius: 8px; padding: 8px 14px; }
.prepared-body { padding: 28px; }
.prepared-body dl { display: grid; gap: 4px; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.pr-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 90px 1fr; gap: 14px; padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--line-soft); font-size: 14.5px; }
.pr-row dt { color: var(--muted); font-weight: 600; }
.pr-row dd { color: var(--ink); }
.pr-msg { white-space: pre-wrap; }
.pr-actions { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.copy-feedback { min-height: 24px; font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--gold-deep); font-weight: 600; margin-top: 12px; }
.pr-note { font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 6px; }

/* ================= how to apply ================= */
.how-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 360px; gap: 34px; align-items: start; }
.how-step { display: flex; gap: 22px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line-soft); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 30px; margin-bottom: 18px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.how-num { width: 56px; height: 56px; flex: none; border-radius: 18px; background: var(--gold-grad); color: #2c2104; font: 700 24px var(--font-display); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold); }
.how-step h3 { font-size: 20px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.how-step p { font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.checklist { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 9px; }
.checklist li { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: flex-start; font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.checklist svg { flex: none; margin-top: 3px; stroke: var(--gold-deep); }
.doc-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 24px; padding: 32px 30px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); position: sticky; top: 110px; }
.doc-card h3 { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.doc-card > p { font-size: 14.5px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.doc-card ul { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 26px; }
.doc-card li { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; font-size: 14.5px; }
.doc-card li svg { flex: none; margin-top: 2px; stroke: var(--gold-deep); }

/* ================= reveal & tilt ================= */
[data-reveal] { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(26px); transition: opacity .7s var(--ease), transform .7s var(--ease); }
[data-reveal].in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
[data-reveal="zoom"].in { transform: none; }
[data-reveal="zoom"] { transform: scale(.94); }
[data-reveal="right"] { transform: translateX(34px); }
[data-reveal="right"].in { transform: none; }

/* ---------- expanded motion system ---------- */
[data-reveal] { transition-delay: var(--rd, 0s); }
[data-reveal="left"] { transform: translateX(-36px); }
[data-reveal="left"].in { transform: none; }
[data-reveal="down"] { transform: translateY(-28px); }
[data-reveal="down"].in { transform: none; }

/* hero entrance — plays once on page load; JS swaps .hero-in on then clears it so
   tilt/float transforms work again after the entrance finishes */
@keyframes heroIn { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
.hero [data-hero] { opacity: 0; }
.hero [data-hero].hero-in { animation: heroIn .85s var(--ease) backwards; animation-delay: var(--hd, 0s); }

/* gentle float for hero accents */
@keyframes floatSoft { 0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateY(-10px); } }
.float-soft { animation: floatSoft 6s ease-in-out infinite; }

/* gold sheen sweep on primary buttons */
.btn-gold { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.btn-gold::after { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; bottom: 0; left: -70%; width: 45%;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,.55), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-20deg); transition: left .65s ease; pointer-events: none; }
.btn-gold:hover::after { left: 135%; }

/* twinkling separators */
@keyframes twinkle { 0%, 100% { opacity: .45; transform: scale(1) rotate(0deg); } 50% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.3) rotate(20deg); } }
.trust-track span i { animation: twinkle 2.8s ease-in-out infinite; }
.trust-track span:nth-child(2n) i { animation-delay: .7s; }
.trust-track span:nth-child(3n) i { animation-delay: 1.4s; }
.ornament i { display: inline-block; animation: twinkle 3.4s ease-in-out infinite; }

/* count-up numbers keep steady width while ticking */
.num-cell b { font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }
[data-tilt] { transition: transform .3s ease-out; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after { animation-duration: .01ms !important; transition-duration: .01ms !important; }
  [data-reveal] { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  .hero [data-hero], .hero [data-hero].hero-in { opacity: 1; animation: none; }
  .btn-gold::after { display: none; }
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
}

/* ================= responsive ================= */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 44px; padding: 64px 0 72px; }
  .lead-card { max-width: 560px; }
  .visa-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .gallery { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .g-card:first-child { grid-column: 1 / -1; min-height: 300px; }
  .apply-layout, .how-grid, .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .order-summary, .doc-card { position: static; }
  .trust-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .authority-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; }
  .authority-logos { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .main-nav { display: none; }
  .nav-toggle { display: inline-flex; }
  .mobile-nav { display: flex; }
  .section { padding: 68px 0; }
  .checker-controls { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .checker-controls .btn { width: 100%; }
  .visa-grid, .steps, .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .gallery { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .g-card { min-height: 300px; }
  .trust-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; }
  .stepper { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .step-dot .lbl span { display: none; }
  .visa-pick-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-grid, .lead-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ribbon .r-mid { display: none; }
  .cta-band { padding: 36px 28px; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 30px; }
  #wa-launcher { right: 18px; bottom: 18px; width: 56px; height: 56px; }
  .wa-icon { width: 58px; height: 58px; }
  #wa-launcher.wa-fab .wa-icon svg { width: 31px; height: 31px; }
  .review-row { flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
  .review-row dd { text-align: left; }
  /* header: slim one-line bar on mobile — brand + pills + hamburger share a single row */
  .wrap { width: calc(100% - 24px); }
  .ribbon .wrap { padding-top: 4px; padding-bottom: 4px; gap: 10px; }
  .brand img { width: 32px; height: 32px; }
  .brand { gap: 6px; }
  .brand-name { font-size: 13px; white-space: normal; }
  .nav-bar { gap: 6px; padding-top: 6px; padding-bottom: 6px; }
  .nav-cta { gap: 4px; }
  .lang-btn { padding: 0 6px; height: 32px; gap: 4px; }
  .lang-btn #lang-current { min-width: 24px; height: 22px; padding: 0 6px; font-size: 11px; }
  .cur-pill { height: 32px; }
  .cur-btn { height: 100%; padding: 0 2px 0 8px; }
  .cur-btn #cur-current { min-width: 24px; height: 22px; padding: 0 6px; font-size: 11px; }
  .cur-btn .cur-ico { display: none; }
  .cur-caret { width: 22px; }
  .nav-toggle { width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 10px; }
}
/* phones: single-line brand mark keeps the bar short */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .brand-sub { display: none; }
}

/* =====================================================================
   v9 — expanded navigation, language menu, new pages, RTL
   ===================================================================== */

/* ---------- main nav: compact for 9 items ---------- */
.main-nav { gap: 2px; align-items: center; }
.main-nav > a, .nav-drop > a {
  font-size: 13.5px; padding: 10px 9px; white-space: nowrap;
}
.main-nav a::after { left: 9px; right: 9px; }
.nav-track {
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-line); border-radius: 999px;
  color: var(--gold-deep) !important; font-weight: 600;
  padding: 8px 14px !important; margin-left: 4px;
}
.nav-track:hover { background: var(--gold-faint); }
.nav-track::after { display: none; }
.btn-express {
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .07em; font-size: 12px;
  padding: 11px 18px; white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav-cta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }

/* ---------- visa dropdown ---------- */
.nav-drop { position: relative; }
.nav-drop > a { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 500; font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--ink-soft); padding: 10px 9px; border-radius: 10px; position: relative; transition: color var(--speed); }
.nav-drop > a:hover { color: var(--ink); }
.drop-caret { font-size: 9px; color: var(--faint); transition: transform var(--speed); }
.nav-drop-menu {
  position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 8px); left: -12px; min-width: 292px;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); padding: 8px; z-index: 90;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: opacity var(--speed), transform var(--speed) var(--ease), visibility var(--speed);
}
.nav-drop:hover .nav-drop-menu, .nav-drop:focus-within .nav-drop-menu, .nav-drop.open .nav-drop-menu {
  opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none;
}
.nav-drop:hover .drop-caret, .nav-drop.open .drop-caret { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.nav-drop-menu a {
  display: block; padding: 10px 12px; border-radius: 9px;
  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--ink-soft); text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav-drop-menu a::after { display: none; }
.nav-drop-menu a:hover { background: var(--gold-faint); color: var(--ink); }
.nav-drop-menu .drop-all {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft); margin-top: 6px; padding-top: 13px;
  color: var(--gold-deep); font-weight: 700;
}

/* ---------- language dropdown ---------- */
.lang-wrap { position: relative; }
.lang-btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; height: 42px; padding: 0 13px;
  border-radius: 999px; border: 1px solid var(--line); background: #fff; cursor: pointer;
  font: 600 13px var(--font-display); letter-spacing: .04em; color: var(--ink);
  transition: border-color var(--speed), box-shadow var(--speed);
}
.lang-btn #lang-current {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  min-width: 30px; height: 26px; padding: 0 8px; border-radius: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-soft, #d4af6a), var(--gold-deep, #8a6116));
  color: #fff; font: 700 12.5px var(--font-display); letter-spacing: .08em;
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.35);
}
.lang-btn:hover, .lang-wrap.open .lang-btn { border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.lang-menu {
  position: absolute; right: 0; top: calc(100% + 10px); width: 258px;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); padding: 8px; z-index: 95;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: opacity var(--speed), transform var(--speed) var(--ease), visibility var(--speed);
}
.lang-wrap.open .lang-menu { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none; }
.lang-wrap.open .drop-caret { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.lang-head {
  margin: 0; padding: 9px 12px 7px;
  font: 700 10.5px var(--font-display); letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted);
}
.lang-list { max-height: 340px; overflow: auto; }
.lang-row {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 11px; width: 100%;
  padding: 9px 10px; border: 0; background: none; border-radius: 10px; cursor: pointer;
  font: 500 14px var(--font-body); color: var(--ink); text-align: left;
}
.lang-row:hover { background: var(--ivory-deep); }
.lang-row.selected { background: #fdf4d9; }
.flag-chip {
  min-width: 36px; text-align: center; padding: 5px 6px; border-radius: 7px;
  font: 700 10.5px var(--font-data); letter-spacing: .06em;
  color: var(--gold-deep); background: var(--gold-faint); border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.lang-row .lname { flex: 1; }
.lang-row .lcode { font: 700 11px var(--font-data); color: var(--faint); letter-spacing: .05em; }
.lang-row.selected .lcode { color: var(--gold-deep); }

/* ---------- currency picker: one-tap switch ---------- */
.cur-wrap { position: relative; }
/* Split pill: tapping the main area switches currency in one tap;
   the caret opens the full list for a direct choice. */
.cur-pill {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: stretch; height: 42px;
  border-radius: 999px; border: 1px solid var(--line); background: #fff;
  overflow: hidden; transition: border-color var(--speed), box-shadow var(--speed);
}
.cur-pill:hover, .cur-wrap.open .cur-pill { border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.cur-btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; padding: 0 4px 0 13px;
  border: 0; background: none; cursor: pointer;
  font: 600 13px var(--font-display); letter-spacing: .04em; color: var(--ink);
}
.cur-btn #cur-current {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  min-width: 30px; height: 26px; padding: 0 8px; border-radius: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-soft, #d4af6a), var(--gold-deep, #8a6116));
  color: #fff; font: 700 12.5px var(--font-display); letter-spacing: .08em;
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.35);
}
.cur-ico { width: 20px; height: 20px; color: var(--gold-deep); flex: none; }
.cur-caret {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  width: 32px; border: 0; border-left: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  background: none; cursor: pointer; color: var(--gold-deep);
}
.cur-caret:hover { background: var(--ivory-deep); }
.cur-caret .drop-caret { font-size: 11px; transition: transform var(--speed); }
.cur-menu {
  position: absolute; right: 0; top: calc(100% + 10px); width: 258px;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); padding: 8px; z-index: 95;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: opacity var(--speed), transform var(--speed) var(--ease), visibility var(--speed);
}
.cur-wrap.open .cur-menu { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none; }
.cur-wrap.open .drop-caret { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.cur-head {
  margin: 0; padding: 9px 12px 7px;
  font: 700 10.5px var(--font-display); letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted);
}
.cur-list { max-height: 340px; overflow: auto; }
.cur-row {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 11px; width: 100%;
  padding: 9px 10px; border: 0; background: none; border-radius: 10px; cursor: pointer;
  font: 500 14px var(--font-body); color: var(--ink); text-align: left;
}
.cur-row:hover { background: var(--ivory-deep); }
.cur-row.selected { background: #fdf4d9; }
.cur-sym {
  min-width: 36px; text-align: center; padding: 5px 6px; border-radius: 7px;
  font: 700 10.5px var(--font-data); letter-spacing: .06em;
  color: var(--gold-deep); background: var(--gold-faint); border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.cur-row .lname { flex: 1; }
.cur-row .lcode { font: 700 11px var(--font-data); color: var(--faint); letter-spacing: .05em; }
.cur-row.selected .lcode { color: var(--gold-deep); }
/* One-tap switch confirmation toast */
.cur-toast {
  position: fixed; left: 50%; bottom: 28px; z-index: 300;
  transform: translate(-50%, 14px); opacity: 0; visibility: hidden;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
  padding: 11px 20px; border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(43, 33, 19, .96); color: #fdf6e3;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, .55);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(60, 42, 10, .35);
  font: 600 13.5px var(--font-display); letter-spacing: .03em; white-space: nowrap;
  transition: opacity .25s ease, transform .25s ease, visibility .25s;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cur-toast.show { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translate(-50%, 0); }
.cur-toast .cur-toast-sym {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  min-width: 26px; height: 26px; padding: 0 7px; border-radius: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-soft, #d4af6a), var(--gold-deep, #8a6116));
  color: #fff; font: 700 12px var(--font-display);
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* clear the sticky Call/WhatsApp bar */
  .cur-toast { bottom: 88px; }
}

/* ---------- WhatsApp floating button (animated) ---------- */
#wa-launcher.wa-fab {
  width: auto; height: auto; border-radius: 999px; background: none;
  display: flex; align-items: center; padding: 0;
}
#wa-launcher.wa-fab:hover { transform: none; }
.wa-label {
  max-width: 0; overflow: hidden; white-space: nowrap;
  background: #fff; color: var(--ink); font: 600 13.5px var(--font-display);
  border-radius: 999px 0 0 999px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: max-width .35s var(--ease), padding .35s var(--ease);
}
.wa-fab:hover .wa-label, .wa-fab:focus-visible .wa-label { max-width: 150px; padding: 13px 4px 13px 18px; }
.wa-icon {
  position: relative; width: 62px; height: 62px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: #25D366;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(37,211,102,.45), 0 3px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.20);
  flex: none; transition: transform var(--speed) var(--ease);
}
.wa-fab:hover .wa-icon { transform: scale(1.07); }
#wa-launcher.wa-fab .wa-icon svg { width: 34px; height: 34px; fill: #fff; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
#wa-launcher.wa-fab .ping {
  position: absolute; inset: -5px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(37,211,102,.5); background: none;
  animation: wa-ping 2.6s ease-out infinite; pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes wa-ping { 0% { transform: scale(.85); opacity: .8; } 70%, 100% { transform: scale(1.28); opacity: 0; } }
@keyframes wa-ping-sm { 0% { transform: scale(.85); opacity: .8; } 70%, 100% { transform: scale(1.2); opacity: 0; } }



/* ---------- eServices ---------- */
.eservice-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.eservice-card {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line-soft); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 32px 28px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--speed) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--speed), border-color var(--speed);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px;
}
.eservice-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: var(--gold-line); }
.eservice-card h3 { font-size: 20px; margin: 0; }
.eservice-card p { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 15px; margin: 0; flex: 1; }
.eservice-card .visa-icon { width: 52px; height: 52px; }
.wa-inline {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px; margin-top: 6px;
  color: var(--gold-deep); font-weight: 700; font-size: 14.5px; text-decoration: none;
}
.wa-inline svg { width: 19px; height: 19px; fill: #25d366; }
.wa-inline:hover { color: #a37c14; text-decoration: underline; }

/* ---------- visa hub / compare ---------- */
.visa-detail-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 22px; }
.compare-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); font-size: 14.5px; }
.compare-table th, .compare-table td { padding: 15px 18px; text-align: left; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft); }
.compare-table th { background: var(--gold-grad); color: #2c2104; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: .04em; }
.compare-table tr:last-child td { border-bottom: 0; }
.compare-table td:first-child { font-weight: 600; }
.compare-table a { color: var(--gold-deep); font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; }
.compare-table a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.table-scroll { overflow-x: auto; border-radius: var(--radius); }

/* ---------- visa detail page ---------- */
.vd-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 360px; gap: 28px; align-items: start; }
.vd-main .apply-card { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.vd-price-card {
  position: sticky; top: 96px;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 26px 24px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.vd-price-card h3 { margin: 0 0 2px; font-size: 21px; }
.vd-price-card .sub { margin: 0 0 16px; font-size: 14px; }
.vd-price-card .order-summary {
  position: static; overflow: visible; box-shadow: none;
  background: var(--gold-faint); border: 1px solid var(--gold-line); border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 6px 18px 12px; margin: 0 0 18px;
}
.vd-price-card .btn-block { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.vd-price-card .field-hint { margin: 12px 0 0; font-size: 12.5px; }
.vd-facts { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 14px; margin: 22px 0; }
.fact-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line-soft); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 20px 14px 18px; text-align: center; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }
.fact-card .visa-icon { width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 14px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.fact-card .visa-icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.fact-label { font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 600; }
.fact-card b { font: 700 17px var(--font-display); color: var(--ink); line-height: 1.35; }
.vd-fact { background: var(--gold-faint); border: 1px solid var(--gold-line); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 14px; text-align: center; }
.vd-fact b { display: block; font: 700 19px var(--font-display); color: var(--ink); }
.vd-fact span { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--muted); }
.doc-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 10px; }
.doc-list li { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line-soft); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 13px 15px; font-size: 14.5px; }
.doc-list li > svg { flex: none; width: 22px; height: 22px; margin-top: 1px; stroke: var(--gold-deep); fill: none; stroke-width: 1.9; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round; }
.doc-list .check-tick { flex: none; margin-top: 1px; }
.vd-steps { counter-reset: vds; list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 12px; }
.vd-step { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line-soft); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 14px 18px; }
.vd-step p { margin: 0; font-size: 15px; }
.vd-num { flex: none; width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold-grad); color: #2c2104; font: 700 14px var(--font-display); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold); }

/* ---------- visa-types hub cards ---------- */
.visa-card-head { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.visa-card-head .visa-icon { width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 14px; margin-bottom: 0; }
.visa-card-head .visa-icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.visa-card-head h3 { margin: 0; font-size: 20px; }
.visa-price { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font: 700 20px var(--font-data); color: var(--ink); margin: 6px 0 12px; }
.compare-wrap { overflow-x: auto; border-radius: var(--radius); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.vd-steps li { position: relative; padding-left: 52px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line-soft); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 16px 18px 16px 58px; }
.vd-steps li::before {
  counter-increment: vds; content: counter(vds);
  position: absolute; left: 16px; top: 16px; width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold-grad); color: #fff; font: 700 14px var(--font-display);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.vd-steps b { display: block; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.vd-steps p { margin: 0; font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.related-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 18px; }

/* ---------- about ---------- */
.about-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 26px; align-items: start; }
.about-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line-soft); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 34px 30px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.about-card h2 { margin-top: 0; }
.about-card p { color: var(--ink-soft); }
.value-list { list-style: none; margin: 20px 0 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 14px; }
.value-list li { display: flex; gap: 13px; align-items: flex-start; }
.value-list b { display: block; }
.value-list p { margin: 3px 0 0; font-size: 14.5px; }

/* ---------- blog ---------- */
.blog-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.blog-card {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line-soft); border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); text-decoration: none; color: inherit;
  transition: transform var(--speed) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--speed);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.blog-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.blog-card-img { height: 190px; position: relative; overflow: hidden; background-size: cover; background-position: center; background-color: #f3e9cf; }
.blog-card-img::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(24,18,7,0) 45%, rgba(24,18,7,.32)); }
.blog-grid .blog-card:nth-of-type(1) .blog-card-img { background-image: url("../assets/img/hero-dubai.jpg"); }
.blog-grid .blog-card:nth-of-type(2) .blog-card-img { background-image: url("../assets/img/dubai-marina.jpg"); }
.blog-grid .blog-card:nth-of-type(3) .blog-card-img { background-image: url("../assets/img/cta-desert.jpg"); }
.blog-card-body { padding: 24px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; flex: 1; }
.blog-card-body .post-date { font: 600 12px var(--font-data); letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-deep); }
.blog-card-body h3 { margin: 0; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.35; }
.blog-card-body p { margin: 0; font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--ink-soft); flex: 1; }
.blog-card-body .read-more { color: var(--gold-deep); font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; }
.post-body { max-width: 760px; }
.post-body h2 { margin-top: 38px; }
.post-body p, .post-body li { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 16.5px; line-height: 1.75; }
.post-body ul { padding-left: 22px; display: grid; gap: 8px; }
.post-meta { display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: center; color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); font-size: 14px; margin-top: 10px; }
.post-cta { margin-top: 44px; }
.post-cta h2 { margin-bottom: 14px; }

/* ---------- FAQs page ---------- */
.faq-cats { display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 30px; }
.faq-cat {
  border: 1px solid var(--line); background: #fff; border-radius: 999px; padding: 10px 20px;
  font: 600 14px var(--font-display); color: var(--ink-soft); cursor: pointer;
}
.faq-cat.active, .faq-cat:hover { background: var(--gold-grad); border-color: var(--gold-deep); color: #2c2104; }
.faq-group { margin-bottom: 40px; }
.faq-group > h2 { font-size: 24px; margin-bottom: 18px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.faq-group > h2 .visa-icon { width: 40px; height: 40px; }

/* ---------- track ---------- */
.track-card { max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto; }
.track-result { margin-top: 26px; }
.track-timeline { list-style: none; margin: 22px 0 0; padding: 0; position: relative; }
.track-timeline::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 15px; top: 8px; bottom: 8px; width: 2px; background: var(--line); }
.track-timeline li { position: relative; padding: 0 0 24px 46px; }
.track-timeline li:last-child { padding-bottom: 0; }
.tt-dot {
  position: absolute; left: 6px; top: 2px; width: 20px; height: 20px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff; border: 2px solid var(--line);
}
.track-timeline li.done .tt-dot { background: var(--gold-grad); border-color: var(--gold-deep); }
.track-timeline li.now .tt-dot { background: var(--gold-grad); border-color: var(--gold-deep); box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px var(--gold-faint); }
.track-timeline b { display: block; font-size: 15.5px; }
.track-timeline span { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--muted); }
.track-ref { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: center; background: var(--gold-faint); border: 1px dashed var(--gold-line); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 14px 18px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.track-ref b { font-family: var(--font-data); letter-spacing: .08em; }
.track-note { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--muted); margin: 14px 0 0; }
.track-error { font-size: 14.5px; color: #8a2b23; background: #fdf0ee; border: 1px solid #f2c9c2; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 12px 16px; margin: 18px 0 0; }
#track-live .btn, #track-result .btn { margin-top: 20px; }

/* ---------- contact v9 (brightlink-inspired, our palette) ---------- */
.contact-ways { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 18px; }
.contact-way {
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line-soft); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px 24px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); text-decoration: none; color: inherit;
  transition: transform var(--speed) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--speed), border-color var(--speed);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px;
}
a.contact-way:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: var(--gold-line); }
.contact-way h3 { margin: 0; font-size: 18px; }
.contact-way p { margin: 0; font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.contact-way .big { font: 700 19px var(--font-display); color: var(--gold-deep); }
.contact-way .big.mail { font-size: 15px; word-break: break-all; }
.contact-way .visa-icon { width: 48px; height: 48px; }
.home-grid3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.hours-strip {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #fffdf8, #fdf3d9 60%, #fbeecd); color: var(--ink);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold-line); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 22px 28px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.hours-strip b { font-size: 17px; color: var(--gold-deep); }
.hours-strip span { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 14.5px; }
.hours-strip .visa-icon { background: rgba(255,255,255,.12); }

/* ---------- apply: step 2 notes (amer-style) ---------- */
.apply-notes {
  background: var(--gold-faint); border: 1px solid var(--gold-line); border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 20px 22px; margin-top: 8px;
}
.apply-notes h4 { margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 15.5px; color: var(--gold-deep); }
.apply-notes ul { margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; display: grid; gap: 7px; font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.express-banner {
  display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 22px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff8e3, #fdf0c8); border: 1px solid var(--gold-line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 16px 20px;
}
.express-banner b { color: var(--gold-deep); }

/* ---------- RTL ---------- */
[dir="rtl"] body, [dir="rtl"] .main-nav, [dir="rtl"] .footer, [dir="rtl"] .apply-card { text-align: right; }
[dir="rtl"] .main-nav a::after { transform-origin: right; }
[dir="rtl"] .nav-drop-menu { left: auto; right: -12px; }
[dir="rtl"] .lang-menu { right: auto; left: 0; }
[dir="rtl"] .cur-menu { right: auto; left: 0; }
[dir="rtl"] .lang-row { text-align: right; }
[dir="rtl"] .cur-row { text-align: right; }
[dir="rtl"] .vd-steps li { padding: 16px 58px 16px 18px; }
[dir="rtl"] .vd-steps li::before { left: auto; right: 16px; }
[dir="rtl"] .track-timeline::before { left: auto; right: 15px; }
[dir="rtl"] .track-timeline li { padding: 0 46px 24px 0; }
[dir="rtl"] .track-timeline .tt-dot { left: auto; right: 6px; }
[dir="rtl"] .crumbs, [dir="rtl"] .post-meta { direction: rtl; }

/* ---------- responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 1180px) {
  .main-nav > a, .nav-drop > a { font-size: 12.5px; padding: 10px 7px; }
  .nav-track { padding: 7px 11px !important; }
}
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .main-nav { display: none; }
  .nav-toggle { display: inline-flex; }
  .mobile-nav { display: flex; }
  .nav-cta .btn-express { display: none; }
  .eservice-grid, .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .vd-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .vd-price-card { position: static; }
  .contact-ways { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .home-grid3, .about-grid, .visa-detail-grid, .related-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .nav-cta .btn-express { padding: 11px; border-radius: 50%; }
  .nav-cta .btn-express .plane-ico { width: 19px; height: 19px; animation: none; }
  .nav-cta .btn-express > span { display: none; }
  .lang-btn { padding: 0 11px; }
  .eservice-grid, .blog-grid, .contact-ways, .home-grid3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .wa-label { display: none; }
  #wa-launcher.wa-fab {
    right: max(16px, env(safe-area-inset-right));
    bottom: max(22px, env(safe-area-inset-bottom));
    width: 56px; height: 56px;
  }
  #wa-launcher.wa-fab .wa-icon { width: 56px; height: 56px; }
  #wa-launcher.wa-fab .ping { inset: -2px; animation-name: wa-ping-sm; }
  .vd-facts { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .stepper.four { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
  .stepper.four .step-dot .lbl span { display: none; }
  .stepper.four .step-dot .lbl b { font-size: 11.5px; }
}

/* ---------- v10: numbers band, timeline, policy docs, clusters, chooser ---------- */
.num-band { background: linear-gradient(120deg, #fffdf8 0%, #fdf3d9 55%, #fbeecd 100%); border: 1.5px solid var(--gold-line); border-radius: 28px; padding: clamp(30px, 4vw, 50px); display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.num-band::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 4px; background: var(--gold-grad); }
.num-band::after { content: ""; position: absolute; width: 560px; height: 320px; right: -170px; bottom: -170px; border-radius: 50%; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(232,201,100,.3), transparent 65%); pointer-events: none; }
.num-cell { text-align: center; color: var(--ink); position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.num-cell b { display: block; font: 700 clamp(28px, 3.4vw, 42px) var(--font-display); background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--gold-deep), #a37c14); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; color: transparent; }
.num-cell span { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--ink-soft); display: block; margin-top: 6px; }

.timeline { position: relative; margin: 8px 0 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 0; }
.timeline li { position: relative; padding: 0 0 34px 44px; }
.timeline li:last-child { padding-bottom: 0; }
.timeline li::before { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 13px; top: 30px; bottom: -4px; width: 2px; background: linear-gradient(var(--gold-line), var(--gold-faint)); }
.timeline li:last-child::before { display: none; }
.tl-dot { position: absolute; left: 0; top: 2px; width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold-grad); box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.tl-dot::after { content: ""; width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: #2c2104; }
.timeline b.tl-year { font: 700 15px var(--font-data); color: var(--gold-deep); letter-spacing: .06em; }
.timeline h4 { margin: 6px 0 6px; font-size: 18px; }
.timeline p { margin: 0; color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 15px; }

.policy-doc { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line-soft); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: clamp(26px, 4vw, 48px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; }
.policy-sec { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 56px 1fr; gap: 18px; padding: 26px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft); }
.policy-sec:last-child { border-bottom: 0; padding-bottom: 0; }
.policy-num { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 14px; background: var(--gold-faint); border: 1px solid var(--gold-line); color: var(--gold-deep); font: 700 17px var(--font-display); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.policy-sec h3 { margin: 4px 0 10px; font-size: 19px; }
.policy-sec p, .policy-sec li { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 15.5px; }
.policy-sec ul { margin: 10px 0 0; padding-left: 20px; display: grid; gap: 8px; }
.policy-note { background: var(--gold-faint); border: 1px solid var(--gold-line); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 18px 22px; margin-top: 26px; font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.policy-note b { color: var(--gold-deep); }

.cluster { margin-bottom: 54px; }
.cluster:last-of-type { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.cluster-head { display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.cluster-head h2 { margin: 0; }
.cluster-tag { font: 700 11px var(--font-data); letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-deep); background: var(--gold-faint); border: 1px solid var(--gold-line); border-radius: 999px; padding: 5px 13px; }
.cluster-sub { color: var(--ink-soft); margin: 0 0 22px; max-width: 720px; }

.chooser { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 16px; margin: 26px 0 8px; }
.chooser-step { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line-soft); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 24px 20px; position: relative; }
.chooser-step .vd-num { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.chooser-step h4 { margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 16.5px; }
.chooser-step p { margin: 0; font-size: 14px; color: var(--ink-soft); }

.guide-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 18px; }
.guide-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line-soft); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 28px 26px; }
.guide-card h3 { margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 19px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.guide-card h3 .visa-icon { width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 12px; margin: 0; }
.guide-card h3 .visa-icon svg { width: 21px; height: 21px; }
.guide-card p { margin: 0 0 14px; font-size: 15px; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.guide-card .read-more { font-size: 14.5px; }

@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .chooser { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .guide-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .num-band { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; }
  .chooser { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .policy-sec { grid-template-columns: 40px 1fr; gap: 12px; }
  .policy-num { width: 36px; height: 36px; font-size: 15px; }
}

/* ================= express running bar (site-wide) ================= */
.express-bar { display: block; text-decoration: none; overflow: hidden; padding: 7px 0 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f6dd9a 0%, var(--gold) 45%, var(--gold-deep) 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(120,84,12,.45);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.55), 0 2px 10px rgba(150,110,20,.18); }
.express-track { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; white-space: nowrap; animation: tick 32s linear infinite; will-change: transform; }
.express-track span { color: #2c2104; font: 700 11px var(--font-data); letter-spacing: .2em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 0 26px; position: relative; text-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.35); }
.express-track span::after { content: "✦"; position: absolute; right: -5px; color: #2c2104; font-size: 8px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); opacity: .55; }
.express-bar:hover .express-track { animation-play-state: paused; }

/* ---------- plane icon ---------- */
.plane-ico { width: 1.15em; height: 1.15em; flex: none; }
.btn-express { gap: 8px; }
.btn-express .plane-ico { width: 17px; height: 17px; animation: plane-cruise 3.4s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes plane-cruise {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg); }
  50% { transform: translate(1.5px, -2px) rotate(-5deg); }
}
.btn-express:hover .plane-ico { animation: none; transform: translate(4px, -4px) rotate(-14deg) scale(1.12); transition: transform .35s var(--ease); }
.cta-band .btn .plane-ico { width: 17px; height: 17px; animation: plane-cruise 3.4s ease-in-out infinite; }
.cta-band .btn:hover .plane-ico { animation: none; transform: translate(4px, -4px) rotate(-14deg) scale(1.12); transition: transform .35s var(--ease); }
.express-track { flex: 1 0 auto; min-width: 0; }

/* ---------- authority strip (homepage) ---------- */
.authority-strip { background: #fff; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft); }
.authority-inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(230px, 330px) 1fr; gap: 36px; align-items: center; padding: 30px 0; }
.authority-copy strong { display: block; font: 700 20px/1.3 var(--font-display); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.authority-copy span { color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.6; }
.authority-logos { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); gap: 6px; align-items: center; }
.authority-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 8px 4px; }
.authority-logo img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 56px; width: auto; filter: grayscale(1); opacity: .72; transition: opacity .3s ease, filter .3s ease; }
.authority-logo:hover img { opacity: 1; filter: grayscale(.2); }
/* ---------- trust marquee (homepage) ---------- */
.trust-band { background: #fffdf8; border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft); overflow: hidden; padding: 26px 0 22px; }
.trust-band .eyebrow { display: block; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.trust-band h2 { text-align: center; font-size: clamp(22px, 3vw, 30px); margin: 0 0 18px; }
.trust-viewport { overflow: hidden; }
.trust-track { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; white-space: nowrap; animation: tick 40s linear infinite; will-change: transform; }
.trust-track span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; font: 600 14.5px var(--font-display); color: var(--ink-soft); padding: 0 30px; }
.trust-track span i { font-style: normal; color: var(--gold); font-size: 12px; }
.trust-band:hover .trust-track { animation-play-state: paused; }

/* ================= about hero — split visual ================= */
.about-hero { position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding: clamp(64px, 8vw, 110px) 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(800px 460px at 88% 10%, rgba(232,201,100,.4), transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(560px 380px at 4% 100%, rgba(201,162,39,.14), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #fffdf7, #fdf4e2);
}
.about-hero::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; height: 4px; background: var(--gold-grad); }
.about-hero-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.05fr .95fr; gap: clamp(36px, 5vw, 76px); align-items: center; }
.about-hero .lead { color: var(--ink-soft); margin-top: 16px; max-width: 520px; font-size: 17px; }
.about-hero-points { display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 26px; }
.about-hero-points span { font: 600 13px var(--font-data); color: var(--gold-deep); background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--gold-line); border-radius: 999px; padding: 9px 16px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.about-hero-media { position: relative; }
.about-arch { margin: 0; border-radius: 220px 220px 26px 26px; overflow: hidden; border: 7px solid #fff; outline: 1px solid var(--gold-line); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.about-arch img { display: block; width: 100%; height: clamp(340px, 40vw, 500px); object-fit: cover; }
.about-float { position: absolute; left: -30px; bottom: 44px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.94); backdrop-filter: blur(8px); border: 1px solid var(--gold-line); border-radius: 18px; padding: 16px 22px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.about-float b { display: block; font: 700 24px var(--font-display); color: var(--gold-deep); }
.about-float span { font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted); }
/* story split with photo */
.story-split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: .95fr 1.05fr; gap: 28px; margin-bottom: 44px; align-items: stretch; }
.story-photo { margin: 0; border-radius: 24px; overflow: hidden; position: relative; min-height: 340px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border: 1px solid var(--gold-line); }
.story-photo img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.story-photo::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 55%, rgba(24,18,7,.35)); }
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .about-hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-arch { border-radius: 160px 160px 22px 22px; }
  .about-arch img { height: 320px; }
  .about-float { left: 12px; bottom: 18px; }
  .story-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .story-photo { min-height: 240px; }
}

/* ============ EMIRATES STRIP ============ */
.em-slider { position: relative; }
.em-viewport { overflow: hidden; padding: 6px 0 8px; }
.em-track { display: flex; gap: 18px; transition: transform .7s cubic-bezier(.22,.8,.3,1); will-change: transform; }
.em-strip { display: flex; gap: 18px; overflow-x: auto; padding: 6px max(20px, calc((100vw - 1200px) / 2 + 20px)) 26px; scroll-snap-type: x mandatory; scrollbar-width: thin; scrollbar-color: var(--gold, #c9a227) transparent; }
.em-card { position: relative; flex: 0 0 clamp(240px, 26vw, 300px); height: 400px; border-radius: 20px; overflow: hidden; scroll-snap-align: start; box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(120, 84, 20, .16); transition: transform .45s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.3,1.2), box-shadow .45s; }
.em-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.015); box-shadow: 0 26px 60px rgba(120, 84, 20, .24); }
.em-card img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .8s ease; }
.em-card:hover img { transform: scale(1.07); }
.em-cap { position: absolute; inset: auto 0 0 0; padding: 52px 20px 20px; background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(30, 20, 8, .72)); }
.em-cap h3 { color: #fff; font-size: 1.35rem; letter-spacing: .02em; margin: 0; }
.em-arrow {
  position: absolute; top: 200px; margin-top: -23px; width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-line); background: rgba(255,255,255,.94); color: var(--gold-deep);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: background var(--speed), box-shadow var(--speed), scale var(--speed); z-index: 2;
}
.em-arrow:hover { background: var(--gold-soft); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); scale: 1.06; }
.em-arrow svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.em-prev { left: 14px; }
.em-next { right: 14px; }
.em-dots { display: flex; gap: 8px; justify-content: center; padding: 18px 0 4px; }
.em-dot { width: 9px; height: 9px; border-radius: 50%; border: 0; padding: 0; background: #d9cba4; cursor: pointer; transition: background .3s, transform .3s; }
.em-dot.is-on { background: var(--gold-deep); transform: scale(1.35); }
@media (max-width: 820px) { .em-arrow { display: none; } .em-card { height: 340px; } }

/* ============ DOCUMENTS ============ */
.doc-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 22px; }
.doc-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, .28); border-radius: 20px; padding: 34px 28px; text-align: center; box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(120, 84, 20, .10); transition: transform .4s ease, box-shadow .4s ease; }
.doc-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 22px 52px rgba(120, 84, 20, .18); }
.doc-ico { display: inline-flex; width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 50%; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f6e7c1, #e8c96a); margin-bottom: 18px; }
.doc-ico svg { width: 30px; height: 30px; fill: none; stroke: #6d4c12; stroke-width: 1.7; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round; }
.doc-card h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; margin: 0 0 10px; }
.doc-card p { margin: 0; color: #6b6257; font-size: .96rem; line-height: 1.6; }

/* ============ E-VISA VIEWER ============ */
.ev-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr; gap: 56px; align-items: center; }
.ev-thumb { position: relative; display: block; width: 100%; max-width: 420px; margin: 0 auto; border: 0; padding: 0; background: none; cursor: zoom-in; border-radius: 22px; }
.ev-thumb img { width: 100%; border-radius: 22px; box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(120, 84, 20, .22); display: block; }
.ev-sample { position: absolute; top: 14px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); background: rgba(20, 14, 6, .82); color: #f5d67b; font-size: .68rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .14em; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 999px; white-space: nowrap; }
.ev-zoom { position: absolute; right: 14px; bottom: 14px; width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e8c96a, #c9a227); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(120, 84, 20, .35); }
.ev-zoom svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; fill: none; stroke: #fff; stroke-width: 2; stroke-linecap: round; }
.ev-points { list-style: none; margin: 26px 0 32px; padding: 0; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px 22px; }
.ev-points li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-weight: 600; font-size: .98rem; }
.ev-points svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; flex: 0 0 24px; fill: none; stroke: #c9a227; stroke-width: 1.8; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round; }

/* e-visa lightbox */
.ev-modal { position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 200; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 24px; }
.ev-modal[hidden] { display: none; }
.ev-modal-backdrop { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: rgba(24, 17, 8, .78); backdrop-filter: blur(6px); }
.ev-modal-card { position: relative; max-width: 560px; width: 100%; background: #fffdf7; border-radius: 24px; padding: 26px 26px 24px; box-shadow: 0 40px 100px rgba(0,0,0,.4); text-align: center; animation: evPop .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.3,1.25); }
@keyframes evPop { from { transform: scale(.92) translateY(14px); opacity: 0; } }
.ev-modal-card .ev-sample { top: 40px; }
.ev-modal-card img { width: 100%; border-radius: 14px; margin: 6px 0 20px; }

/* ============ REVIEWS ============ */
.rev-score { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 14px; margin-top: 18px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.rev-score b { font-size: 2.6rem; font-weight: 800; color: #1d1a14; }
.rev-stars { color: #e0a92e; font-size: 1.5rem; letter-spacing: .18em; }
.rev-stars.sm { font-size: 1.05rem; }
.rev-meta { color: #6b6257; font-size: .95rem; }
/* ---------- reviews slider ---------- */
.rev-slider { position: relative; max-width: 720px; margin: 36px auto 0; }
.rev-viewport { overflow: hidden; border-radius: 22px; }
.rev-track { position: relative; }
.rev-slide { position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px) scale(.985); transition: opacity .65s var(--ease), transform .65s var(--ease); pointer-events: none; }
.rev-slide.is-active { position: relative; opacity: 1; transform: none; pointer-events: auto; }
.rev-slide.rev-card:hover { transform: none; box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(120, 84, 20, .10); }
.rev-arrow { position: absolute; top: 50%; margin-top: -23px; width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--gold-line); background: #fff; color: var(--gold-deep); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; cursor: pointer; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: background var(--speed), box-shadow var(--speed), scale var(--speed); z-index: 2; }
.rev-arrow:hover { background: var(--gold-faint); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.rev-arrow:active { scale: .94; }
.rev-arrow svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.rev-prev { left: -72px; }
.rev-next { right: -72px; }
.rev-dots { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px; margin-top: 24px; }
.rev-dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 999px; border: 0; padding: 0; background: rgba(150,110,20,.28); cursor: pointer; transition: width .35s var(--ease), background .35s var(--ease); }
.rev-dot.is-on { width: 28px; background: var(--gold-deep); }
.vh { position: absolute !important; width: 1px; height: 1px; margin: -1px; padding: 0; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0 0 0 0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0; }
.rev-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, .28); border-radius: 20px; padding: 30px 28px; margin: 0; box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(120, 84, 20, .10); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; transition: transform .4s ease, box-shadow .4s ease; }
.rev-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 22px 52px rgba(120, 84, 20, .18); }
.rev-card blockquote { margin: 0; font-size: .98rem; line-height: 1.65; color: #4a4438; font-style: italic; flex: 1; }
.rev-card figcaption b { display: block; font-size: 1rem; }
.rev-card figcaption span { color: #8a8072; font-size: .85rem; }
.rev-note { color: #8a8072; font-size: .88rem; margin-top: 26px; }

/* ============ TRACK TEASER ============ */
.track-teaser { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 26px; background: linear-gradient(120deg, #fdf6e3, #f7e8c4); border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, .4); border-radius: 24px; padding: 38px 44px; box-shadow: 0 18px 48px rgba(120, 84, 20, .14); flex-wrap: wrap; }
.track-teaser h2 { margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 1.6rem; }
.track-teaser p { margin: 0; color: #6b6257; }

/* ============ RESPONSIVE: new sections ============ */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .ev-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .doc-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .em-card { flex-basis: 240px; height: 320px; }
  .track-teaser { padding: 30px 26px; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .em-card, .em-card img, .doc-card, .rev-card { transition: none; }
}

/* ============ MOBILE FRIENDLINESS (390px and up) ============ */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .authority-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 22px; padding: 26px 0; }
  .authority-logos { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 4px 12px; }
  .authority-logo img { max-height: 48px; }
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  /* stop iOS auto-zoom on form fields */
  .field input[type="text"], .field input[type="tel"], .field input[type="email"],
  .field input[type="date"], .field select, .field textarea, .cselect-search { font-size: 16px; }
  .notice-banner { padding: 20px; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 26px; }
  .notice-banner h2 { font-size: 17px; }
  .ev-points { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 12px; }
  .track-teaser .btn { width: 100%; text-align: center; }
  .footer-grid a, .footer-bottom span { overflow-wrap: anywhere; }
  .stepper { gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 28px; }
  .step-dot { padding: 10px 12px; gap: 10px; }
  .step-dot .dot { width: 32px; height: 32px; font-size: 14px; }
  .apply-card { border-radius: 20px; }
  .table-scroll, .compare-wrap, .em-strip, .cselect-list { -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; }
}
@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .rev-arrow { display: none; }
  .rev-slider { max-width: 560px; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .authority-logos { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .authority-logo img { max-height: 44px; }
  .em-card { flex-basis: 220px; height: 300px; }
  .lead-card { padding: 28px 22px 26px; }
  .hero-copy .lede { font-size: 16.5px; }
  .rev-score b { font-size: 2.1rem; }
  .track-teaser { padding: 26px 20px; }
  .track-teaser h2 { font-size: 1.35rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .stepper { gap: 6px; }
  .step-dot { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; gap: 7px; padding: 12px 6px; }
  .step-dot .lbl b { font-size: 10.5px; line-height: 1.35; }
  .ribbon .wrap { gap: 10px; }
  .r-tag { letter-spacing: .1em; font-size: 10px; }
  .r-phone { padding: 4px 11px; font-size: 12px; }
}

/* ================= DUBAI VISA GUIDE ================= */
.guide-hero { position: relative; color: #fff; overflow: hidden; display: flex; align-items: flex-end; min-height: 540px; }
.guide-hero .gh-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: url("../assets/img/hero-dubai.jpg") center 32%/cover; }
.guide-hero .gh-shade { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(20,13,4,.62) 0%, rgba(20,13,4,.28) 42%, rgba(20,13,4,.82) 100%); }
.guide-hero::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; height: 5px; background: var(--gold-grad); z-index: 2; }
.guide-hero .wrap { position: relative; z-index: 1; padding-top: 140px; padding-bottom: 70px; }
.guide-hero .crumbs, .guide-hero .crumbs a { color: #f3e3b8; }
.guide-hero h1 { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(38px, 5.4vw, 64px); letter-spacing: -.02em; max-width: 820px; }
.guide-hero .lead { color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); font-size: 18px; max-width: 640px; margin-top: 16px; }
.gh-points { display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 26px; }
.gh-points span { font: 600 13px var(--font-data); color: #ffe9b0; border: 1px solid rgba(232,201,100,.55); background: rgba(20,13,4,.38); backdrop-filter: blur(6px); border-radius: 999px; padding: 9px 17px; }
.g-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--line-soft); border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: transform var(--speed) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--speed) var(--ease); display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.g-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.g-img { height: 190px; background-size: cover; background-position: center; position: relative; flex: none; }
.g-img::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(24,18,7,0) 52%, rgba(24,18,7,.42)); }
.g-card:hover .g-img { filter: saturate(1.08); }
.g-body { padding: 26px 26px 28px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; }
.g-body h3 { margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 20px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.g-body h3 .visa-icon { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 13px; margin: 0; flex: none; }
.g-body h3 .visa-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.g-body p { margin: 0 0 16px; font-size: 15px; color: var(--ink-soft); flex: 1; }
.g-body .read-more { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--gold-deep); font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; transition: gap .3s var(--ease); }
.g-card:hover .read-more { gap: 11px; }
.g-split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: clamp(28px, 4vw, 64px); align-items: center; }
.g-photo { margin: 0; border-radius: 24px; overflow: hidden; position: relative; min-height: 400px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border: 1px solid var(--gold-line); }
.g-photo img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.g-photo::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 55%, rgba(24,18,7,.42)); }
.g-photo figcaption { position: absolute; left: 24px; bottom: 20px; z-index: 1; color: #fff; font: 600 14px var(--font-data); letter-spacing: .05em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.g-arch { border-radius: 210px 210px 24px 24px; border-width: 7px; }
.g-media { position: relative; }
.g-float { position: absolute; left: -28px; bottom: 48px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.95); backdrop-filter: blur(8px); border: 1px solid var(--gold-line); border-radius: 18px; padding: 15px 22px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); z-index: 2; }
.g-float b { display: block; font: 800 26px var(--font-display); color: var(--gold-deep); }
.g-float span { font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted); }
.g-photo-tall { min-height: 520px; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .g-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .g-photo { min-height: 260px; }
  .g-arch { border-radius: 150px 150px 20px 20px; }
  .g-float { left: 12px; bottom: 16px; }
  .guide-hero { min-height: 460px; }
}
.g-prose p { font-size: 16.5px; line-height: 1.75; color: var(--ink-soft); margin: 0 0 16px; }
.g-prose p b { color: var(--ink); }

/* ================= HOW TO APPLY beauty ================= */
.guide-hero.gh-marina .gh-bg { background-image: url("../assets/img/dubai-marina.jpg"); }
.how-timeline { position: relative; }
.how-timeline::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 57px; top: 44px; bottom: 44px; width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-line), var(--gold-deep), var(--gold-line));
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.how-timeline .how-step { position: relative; transition: transform var(--speed) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--speed) var(--ease); }
.how-timeline .how-step:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.how-timeline .how-num { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.how-aside { position: sticky; top: 110px; }
.how-aside .g-body h3 { font-size: 21px; }
.how-aside ul { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 14px; margin: 0 0 24px; padding: 0; }
.how-aside li { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--ink-soft); }
.how-aside li svg { flex: none; margin-top: 2px; stroke: var(--gold-deep); }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .how-timeline::before { left: 47px; }
  .how-aside { position: static; }
}

/* ================= HOW TO APPLY journey map ================= */
.journey-map {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--gold-line); border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 20px 24px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.jm-step { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px; white-space: nowrap; }
.jm-num {
  width: 34px; height: 34px; flex: none; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold-grad); color: #2c2104;
  font: 700 16px var(--font-display); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}
.jm-arrow { width: 22px; height: 22px; stroke: var(--gold-deep); flex: none; }
@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .journey-map { gap: 8px; padding: 16px; }
  .jm-step { font-size: 12.5px; }
  .jm-num { width: 28px; height: 28px; font-size: 14px; }
  .jm-arrow { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
}

.pay-row{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;padding:16px 0 6px;margin-top:12px;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14)}
.pay-label{font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#e9d9b8;opacity:.9}
.pay-badges{display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center}
.pay-chip{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;height:36px;min-width:58px;padding:6px 10px;background:#fff;border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.25)}
.pay-chip img{height:20px;width:auto;max-width:64px;object-fit:contain;display:block}

.f-contact li{display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:flex-start;margin-bottom:14px}
.f-contact li:last-child{margin-bottom:0}
.f-ico{flex:none;width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:12px;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;background:linear-gradient(145deg,#fdf6e3,#f3e3bd);border:1px solid rgba(207,169,46,.55);box-shadow:0 4px 10px rgba(122,86,18,.18)}
.f-ico svg{width:19px;height:19px;stroke:#8a6116;fill:none;stroke-width:1.9;stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round}

/* ---- Multi-currency note ---- */
.price-note {
  font-size: .82rem; color: var(--ink-soft); font-style: italic;
  margin: 10px auto 0; max-width: 560px; text-align: center; line-height: 1.5;
}
.vd-price-card .price-note { text-align: left; margin-top: 8px; }

/* ---- Mobile sticky call/WhatsApp bar (<=768px) ---- */
.mobile-cta-bar { display: none; }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .mobile-cta-bar {
    display: flex; gap: 10px;
    position: fixed; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; z-index: 80;
    padding: 10px 12px calc(10px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px));
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.94);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px); backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(120,90,30,.18);
    box-shadow: 0 -6px 24px rgba(60,40,10,.10);
  }
  .mobile-cta-bar a {
    flex: 1; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 9px;
    padding: 14px 8px; border-radius: 14px;
    font: 700 16px var(--font-body); color: #fff; text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.16);
  }
  .mobile-cta-bar a:active { transform: scale(.98); }
  .mobile-cta-bar svg { width: 23px; height: 23px; fill: #fff; flex: none; }
  .mcb-call { background: var(--gold-grad); color: #2c2104; }
  .mcb-call svg { fill: #2c2104; }
  .mcb-wa { background: #25D366; }
  #wa-launcher, #wa-launcher.wa-fab { display: none !important; }
  body { padding-bottom: 78px; }
}

/* ---- Cookie consent banner ---- */
.cookie-banner {
  position: fixed; z-index: 95;
  left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  bottom: 70px;
  width: min(560px, calc(100% - 32px));
  background: #fffdf7;
  border: 1px solid rgba(176,141,79,.45);
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 50px rgba(60,40,10,.22);
  padding: 18px 20px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px;
}
.cookie-banner[hidden] { display: none; }
.cookie-banner p { margin: 0; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.55; color: var(--ink-soft); text-align: center; }
.ck-actions { display: flex; gap: 10px; justify-content: center; }
.ck-actions .btn { flex: 1; max-width: 200px; }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .cookie-banner {
    bottom: calc(78px + 28px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px));
    padding: 15px 16px;
  }
}

/* ---- footer beautify ---- */
.footer { position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  background: radial-gradient(1100px 480px at 50% -12%, rgba(201,162,39,.16), transparent 62%), var(--emerald-ink); }
.footer::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold) 22%, var(--gold-soft) 50%, var(--gold) 78%, transparent); }
.footer-grid { position: relative; }
.footer h4 { position: relative; padding-bottom: 12px; }
.footer h4::after { content: ""; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0; width: 36px; height: 2px; border-radius: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-soft), transparent); }
[dir="rtl"] .footer h4::after { left: auto; right: 0; background: linear-gradient(-90deg, var(--gold-soft), transparent); }
.footer ul a { display: inline-block; transition: color var(--speed), transform var(--speed); }
.footer ul a:hover { color: var(--gold-soft); transform: translateX(5px); }
[dir="rtl"] .footer ul a:hover { transform: translateX(-5px); }
.footer-brand .brand img { filter: drop-shadow(0 5px 16px rgba(201,162,39,.35)); }
.footer-brand .brand-name { letter-spacing: .01em; }
.f-ico { transition: transform var(--speed), box-shadow var(--speed); }
.f-contact li:hover .f-ico { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(201,162,39,.35); }
.footer-phone:hover { color: var(--gold-soft) !important; }
.pay-row { padding: 30px 0 10px; margin-top: 18px; gap: 18px; }
.pay-label { color: var(--gold-soft); opacity: 1; font-size: .8rem; }
.pay-chip { transition: transform var(--speed), box-shadow var(--speed); }
.pay-chip:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.35); }
.footer-bottom { border-top: 1px solid rgba(232,201,100,.18); background: rgba(0,0,0,.18); }
.footer-bottom .wrap { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .footer-grid { padding: 56px 0 40px; }
  .pay-row { flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
}

/* ---- official WhatsApp glyph inside stroke-icon tiles ---- */
.why-ico.wa-glyph svg, .visa-icon.wa-glyph svg, .f-ico.wa-glyph svg { fill: #1da851; stroke: none; }
/* ---- emirate cards open a photo lightbox ---- */
button.em-card { display: block; width: 100%; border: 0; padding: 0; background: none; font: inherit;
  color: inherit; cursor: pointer; text-align: left; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; }
button.em-card:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid var(--gold-soft); outline-offset: 3px; border-radius: 18px; }
.em-lightbox { position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 220; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 22px; }
.em-lightbox[hidden] { display: none; }
.em-lb-backdrop { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: rgba(23,17,6,.74); backdrop-filter: blur(8px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px); }
.em-lb-frame { position: relative; width: min(940px, 94vw); margin: 0; background: #fffdf7;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,162,39,.55); border-radius: 20px; padding: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(10,6,0,.5), 0 0 0 6px rgba(232,201,100,.12); }
.em-lb-frame img { display: block; width: 100%; max-height: 72vh; object-fit: contain; border-radius: 12px; background: #171106; }
.em-lb-cap { margin: 0; padding: 12px 8px 4px; text-align: center; font: 700 17px var(--font-display); color: var(--ink); }
.em-lb-close { position: absolute; top: -16px; right: -16px; width: 42px; height: 42px; border: 0; border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg,#f4df9a,#e8c964 55%,#d9ab3c); color: #3d2c07; cursor: pointer;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(217,171,60,.45); }
.em-lb-close svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.em-lb-arrow { position: absolute; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); width: 46px; height: 46px; border: 0;
  border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,253,247,.94); color: #8a6116; cursor: pointer;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(10,6,0,.28); }
.em-lb-arrow svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.em-lb-prev { left: -22px; } .em-lb-next { right: -22px; }
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .em-lb-frame { padding: 10px; border-radius: 16px; }
  .em-lb-close { top: -13px; right: -6px; }
  .em-lb-prev { left: 6px; } .em-lb-next { right: 6px; }
  .em-lb-arrow { width: 40px; height: 40px; background: rgba(255,253,247,.88); }
}
.em-dot { background: #c3b28a; }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .em-viewport { padding-left: 18px; padding-right: 18px; }
}

/* ---------- Article hero: full-bleed designed banner ---------- */
.article-hero{position:relative;overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate;color:#fffdf7;background:#171106;}
.article-hero-bg{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-2;background-size:cover;background-position:center 38%;}
.article-hero-shade{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:-1;background:
  linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(23,16,5,.62) 0%, rgba(23,16,5,.28) 42%, rgba(23,16,5,.82) 100%),
  radial-gradient(820px 420px at 88% 8%, rgba(232,201,100,.28), transparent 62%);}
.article-hero::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;height:4px;background:var(--gold-grad);}
.article-hero-inner{padding:104px 0 76px;max-width:860px;}
.article-hero .crumbs{color:rgba(255,253,247,.78);}
.article-hero .crumbs a{color:#f3e3b3;}
.article-cat{display:inline-block;margin:14px 0 16px;padding:7px 16px;border-radius:999px;
  font-size:12.5px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:#3d2c07;background:linear-gradient(120deg,#f4df9a,#e8c964 55%,#d9ab3c);
  box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(217,171,60,.35);}
.article-hero h1{color:#fffdf7;font-size:clamp(30px,4.6vw,52px);line-height:1.12;letter-spacing:-.01em;
  text-shadow:0 2px 26px rgba(10,6,0,.55);}
.article-hero .post-meta{color:rgba(255,253,247,.85);}
.article-hero .post-meta span+span::before{content:"·";margin:0 10px;opacity:.6;}
@media (max-width:760px){
  .article-hero-inner{padding:72px 0 54px;}
  .article-hero-bg{background-position:center 30%;}
}
[dir="rtl"] .article-hero-inner{text-align:right;}
[dir="rtl"] .article-hero .post-meta{flex-direction:row-reverse;}