:root {
    /* --- The Master Black Palette --- */
    --black: #000000;
    --soft-black: #0A0A0A;
    --dark-charcoal: #111111;
    --premium-navy: #0A1120;

    /* --- Aesthetic UI Elements --- */
    --card-bg: rgba(20, 20, 20, 0.4);
    /* High transparency for glass effect */
    --hover-dark: rgba(30, 30, 30, 0.6);
    --border-thin: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    /* Whisper-thin elegant borders */

    /* --- Text & Accents --- */
    --text-grey: #cfcfcf;
    /* Slightly softer grey for highly aesthetic contrast */
    --luxury-gold: #D4AF37;
    --white: #FFFFFF;

    /* --- Typography --- */
    --font-heading: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    --font-body: 'Work Sans', sans-serif;

    /* --- Aesthetic Easing --- */
    --smooth-ease: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    /* Apple-style buttery transition */
}


/* button redirect code */
/* #story-section{
scroll-margin-top:100px;
} */
/* ============================= */
/* FULL BACKGROUND SECTION */
/* ============================= */

.legacy-section {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 1024px;
    /* min-height: 100vh; */

    background-image: url("../image/Background_Image/BG1.png");
    background-position: left center;
    background-size: cover;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-end;

    padding: 100px 8%;
}

/* Dark overlay */
.legacy-section::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.1) 30%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.75) 60%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.95) 85%
    );
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Content */
.legacy-content {
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 600px;
    color: #fff;
}

/* Heading */
.legacy-content h2 {
    font-size: 50px;
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
}

/* Paragraph */
.legacy-content p {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.9;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    color: #ddd;
    font-family: 'work sans', serif;
}

/* Signature */
.signature {
    margin-top: 50px;
    font-size: 20px;
    font-style: italic;
}

/* ================= RESPONSIVE ================= */

@media (max-width: 992px) {

    .legacy-section {
        justify-content: center;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 120px 5%;
    }

    .legacy-content h2 {
        font-size: 38px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {

    .legacy-section {
        background: none !important;
        height: 700px;
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }

    .legacy-content h2 {
        font-size: 36px;
    }

    .legacy-content p {
        font-size: 16px;
    }
}

/* =========================================
   2. HOME HERO
   ========================================= */
.home-hero {
    height: 100vh;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-video {
    position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; z-index: 0;
}

.hero-overlay {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5); z-index: 1;
}

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

.hero-text-center h1 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 90px; /* Hero stays big for impact */
    line-height: 0.9; letter-spacing: -2px; margin-bottom: 0px;
    color: var(--white); text-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.hero-text-center h1 span { color: var(--gold); text-shadow: 
        2px 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 
        0px 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6); }

.hero-text-center p {
    font-family: 'Work Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 18px; /* Paragraph Standard */
    letter-spacing: 6px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #e0e0e0;
}

/* Hide mobile video by default */
.mobile-video{
    display: none;
}

/* Mobile View */
@media (max-width: 768px){

    .desktop-video{
        display: none;
    }

    .mobile-video{
        display: block;
    }

}

/* --- THE FIX: Bottom-Only Fade to Black --- */
.rent-pg-hero-gradient {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none; /* Allows clicking through the gradient */
    
    /* Transparent at the top (0% to 60%), smoothly fading to solid black at the bottom (100%) */
    background: linear-gradient(
        to bottom, 
        transparent 0%, 
        transparent 60%, 
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) 85%, 
        var(--black, #000000) 100%
    );
}

/* =========================================
   Exclusive Listings Section
   ========================================= */
   /* .exclusive-Listings{
    padding-top: 0px;
   } */

/* =========================================
   3. SECTIONS HEADERS
   ========================================= */
.section-header {
    text-align: center; padding: 50px 20px; position: relative;
}

.section-header h2 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 50px; /* UPDATED: Standard Heading Size */
    margin-bottom: 20px; color: var(--white);
}

.section-header p {
    font-family: 'Work Sans', sans-serif;
    color: var(--text-grey); max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto;
    font-size: 18px; /* UPDATED: Standard Paragraph Size */
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 1400px;
}

/* =========================================
   Exclusive Listings Section
   ========================================= */
   .exclusive-Listings{
    padding-top: 0px;
   }

/* =========================================
   4. EXCLUSIVE PROPERTIES SECTION
   ========================================= */
.properties-section {
    padding: 0px 5%; background: #0A0A0A;
    padding-bottom: 80px;
}

.properties-grid {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px; max-width: 1400px; margin: 0 auto;
}

.property-card {
    background: #111111; border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; transition: all 0.4s ease;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}

.property-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px); border-color: #D4AF37;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.prop-img-box { position: relative; height: 250px; overflow: hidden; }
.prop-img-box img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}
.property-card:hover .prop-img-box img { transform: scale(1.1); }

.prop-tag {
    position: absolute; top: 15px; left: 15px;
    background: #D4AF37; color: #000000;
    font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 5px 10px; letter-spacing: 1px; font-family: 'Work Sans', sans-serif;
}

.prop-details { padding: 25px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; }

.prop-details h3 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 22px; /* Card Title smaller than section heading */
    color: #ffffff; margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.prop-loc {
    font-family: 'Work Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 13px; color: #d6d6d6; margin-bottom: 20px;
    text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.prop-agent {
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
    border-top: 1px solid #d6d6d6; border-bottom: 1px solid #d6d6d6;
    padding: 15px 0; margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.agent-info span {
    display: block; font-size: 10px; color: #888; text-transform: uppercase;
    font-family: 'Work Sans', sans-serif;
}
.agent-info strong {
    display: block; color: #D4AF37; font-size: 14px; margin-top: 3px;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.agent-icons { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.agent-icons a {
    width: 35px; height: 35px; background: rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    text-decoration: none; font-size: 14px; color: #000; transition: 0.3s;
}
.agent-icons a:hover { background: #D4AF37; color: #000; transform: scale(1.1); }

.prop-actions { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-top: auto; }

.prop-btn {
    flex: 1; padding: 12px; font-family: 'Work Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 11px; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer; transition: 0.3s;
}
.prop-btn.solid { background: #D4AF37; border: 1px solid #D4AF37; color: #000; }
.prop-btn.solid:hover { background: #000; border-color: #D4AF37; color: #D4AF37; }
.prop-btn.outline { background: transparent; border: 1px solid #ffffff; color: #ffffff; }
.prop-btn.outline:hover { background: #D4AF37; border-color: #D4AF37; color: #000; }

/* =========================================
   5. PARTNERS MARQUEE
   ========================================= */
.partners-section {
    position: relative; padding: 150px 0; overflow: hidden; background: #000;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.partners-video {
    position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover; opacity: 0.3; z-index: 0;
}
.partners-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; text-align: center; width: 100%; }

.partners-title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 50px; /* UPDATED Heading Size */
    color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 50px;
    text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.marquee-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;

    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 10%, black 90%, transparent);
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 10%, black 90%, transparent);
}

.marquee-content {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    width: max-content;
    animation: scroll 30s linear infinite;
}

.partner-logo {
    height: auto;
    width: auto;
    margin: 0 50px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    opacity: 1;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.partner-logo:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

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


.call-now-btn {
    font-family: 'Work Sans', sans-serif;
    background: var(--white); color: #000; border: none;
    padding: 15px 50px; letter-spacing: 2px; font-weight: 700;
    transition: 0.3s; margin-top: 50px; cursor: pointer;
}
.call-now-btn:hover { background: var(--gold); transform: scale(1.05); }

/* =========================================
   6. VIDEO PARALLAX
   ========================================= */
.video-parallax {
    height: 700px; position: relative; display: flex;
    align-items: center; justify-content: center; overflow: hidden;
}
.video-parallax video {
    position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; opacity: 0.5;
}
.parallax-text {
    position: relative; z-index: 2; font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 100px; letter-spacing: 20px; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; line-height: 1;
}

/* =========================================
   7. AWARDS
   ========================================= */
.awards-grid-img {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 30px; max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 5% 50px;
}
.award-card img { width: 100%; border: 1px solid #333; transition: 0.3s; }

@keyframes float {
    0% { transform: translateY(0px); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-15px); }
    100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
}
.float-anim { animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite; }
.delay-1 { animation-delay: 1s; }
.delay-2 { animation-delay: 2s; }
.delay-3 { animation-delay: 3s; }

/* =========================================
   8. SELL SECTION
   ========================================= */
.sell-section {
    padding: 150px 5% 80px 5%;
    background-color: #0A0A0A;
    /* background: linear-gradient(to bottom right, #05080f, #0A1120, #111827); */
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.sell-section::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: #0A0A0A;
    z-index: 0;
}
.sell-container {
    display: flex; gap: 40px; max-width: 1400px; margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.sell-content-left { flex: 3; }

.sell-text h2 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 50px; /* UPDATED Heading Size */
    line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 25px; color: var(--white);
}
.sell-text h2 .gold-text {
    display: block; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 400; margin-top: 10px;
}
.sell-text p {
    font-family: 'inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 18px; /* UPDATED Paragraph Size */
    line-height: 1.8; color: #b0b0b0; margin-bottom: 40px; max-width: 800px;
}

.sell-grid-small { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; }
.sell-img-box { height: 250px; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 4px; }
.sell-img-box img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: 0.6s ease; }
.sell-img-box:hover img { transform: scale(1.1); }

.sell-content-right {
    flex: 2; height: 520px; border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden; align-self: flex-end;
}
.sell-content-right img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: 0.6s ease;
}
.sell-content-right:hover img { transform: scale(1.1); }

.sell-button-container {
    display: flex; justify-content: flex-end; max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 30px auto 0; position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.show-more-btn {
    padding: 15px 50px; font-size: 14px; background: var(--gold);
    color: #000; border: none; font-family: 'Work Sans', sans-serif;
}

/* =========================================
   6. FAQ SECTION (FIXED WITH BACKGROUND & SHADOW)
   ========================================= */
.rent-pg-faq { 
    padding: 120px 5%; 
    position: relative; /* Essential for background positioning */
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #000; /* Fallback */
}

/* Background Media Fixed */
.faq-bg-media {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.5; /* Balanced visibility */
    filter: grayscale(40%) brightness(0.9); 
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Deep Gradient Overlay - Keeps center video visible */
.faq-bg-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(20, 20, 20, 0.253) 0%, rgba(5, 8, 15, 0.85) 100%);
}

.rent-pg-faq-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2; /* Ensures content is above video/overlay */
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  
}

.rent-pg-faq-header { 
    text-align: center; 
    margin-bottom: 60px; 
}

/* Cinematic Gold Divider */
.rent-pg-gold-divider {
    height: 2px; width: 80px;
    background: rgba(255, 196, 3, 0.897);
    margin: 25px auto;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.rent-pg-gold-divider::after {
    content: ''; 
    position: absolute; 
    top: 0; left: -100%;
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--rent-gold), transparent);
    animation: line-sweep 4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite;
}

/* The FAQ Card - Curved & High Shadow */
.rent-pg-faq-item {
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    background: rgba(5, 5, 5, 0.918); /* Darker glass for better contrast */
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 12px; /* Smooth curved corners */
    transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    overflow: hidden;
    /* Premium Box Shadow */
    box-shadow: 
    0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15), 
    0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(43, 43, 43, 0.03); /* Ghost border */
}

.rent-pg-faq-item:hover {
    background: var(--rent-dark);
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
}

.rent-pg-faq-item.active {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.89);
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.7);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

/* Question Trigger */
.rent-pg-faq-btn {
    width: 100%;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    padding: 32px 40px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    outline: none;
}

.rent-pg-faq-q {
    font-family: 'Work Sans', sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 18px !important;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    text-align: left;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.rent-pg-faq-item.active .rent-pg-faq-q {
    color: #D4AF37;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Smooth Icon Animation */
.rent-pg-faq-icon {
    position: relative;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.rent-pg-faq-icon .line {
    position: absolute;
    background: #D4AF37;
    transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.rent-pg-faq-icon .vertical {
    width: 2px; height: 16px;
    left: 9px; top: 2px;
}

.rent-pg-faq-icon .horizontal {
    width: 16px; height: 2px;
    top: 9px; left: 2px;
}

.rent-pg-faq-item.active .vertical {
    transform: rotate(90deg);
    opacity: 0;
}

/* The Smooth Panel Reveal */
.rent-pg-faq-panel {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.rent-pg-faq-item.active .rent-pg-faq-panel {
    max-height: 600px;
}

.rent-pg-faq-content {
    padding: 0 40px 40px 40px;
    opacity: 0;
    filter: blur(15px);
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: 
        opacity 0.8s ease, 
        filter 0.8s ease, 
        transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.rent-pg-faq-item.active .rent-pg-faq-content {
    opacity: 1;
    filter: blur(0);
    transform: translateY(0);
    transition-delay: 0.2s;
}

.rent-pg-faq-content p {
    font-family: 'Work Sans', sans-serif !important;
    font-size: 18px !important;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    margin: 0;
}

/* Mobile Smoothing */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .rent-pg-faq { padding: 80px 20px; }
    .rent-pg-faq-btn { padding: 25px; }
    .rent-pg-faq-content { padding: 0 25px 30px 25px; }
    
    .rent-pg-faq-q, 
    .rent-pg-faq-content p { 
        font-size: 16px !important; 
    }
}

/* =========================================
   10. EVENTS & TEAM
   ========================================= */
.events-grid, .team-grid {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 30px;
    max-width: 1400px; margin: 0 auto 80px; padding: 0 5%;
}
.team-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }

.event-card, .team-member {
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); background: var(--card-bg);
    overflow: hidden; transition: 0.3s;
}
.event-img, .team-member img { height: 300px; overflow: hidden; position: relative; }
.event-img img, .team-member img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: 0.6s;
}
.event-card:hover .event-img img, .team-member:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.1); filter: brightness(1.1);
}

.event-content, .team-name { padding: 25px; text-align: center; }
.event-content h3 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; margin-bottom: 10px; color: var(--gold);
}
.event-content p {
    font-family: 'Work Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 13px; color: #ccc;
}

/* =========================================
   11. TESTIMONIALS
   ========================================= */
.testimonials-scroll {
    display: flex; overflow-x: auto; gap: 30px; padding: 0 5% 100px;
    scrollbar-width: none;
}
.testimonials-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }

.testi-card {
    min-width: 350px; background: #111; border: 1px solid #222;
    padding: 50px; position: relative;
}
.quote-icon {
    font-size: 60px; color: var(--gold); opacity: 0.3;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; line-height: 0; margin-bottom: 30px;
}
.testi-card p {
    font-family: 'Work Sans', sans-serif;
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 18px; /* UPDATED Paragraph Size */
    line-height: 1.8; color: #ddd; margin-bottom: 30px;
}
.client-name {
    font-family: 'Work Sans', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold); font-size: 14px;
}
.client-name span {
    display: block; font-weight: 400; color: #666; margin-top: 5px;
}

/* =========================================
   Exclusive Access Section
   ========================================= */
   .exclusive-access{
    padding-top: 60px;
   }


/* =========================================
   12. MOBILE RESPONSIVE
   ========================================= */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .properties-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .sell-container { flex-direction: column; }
    .sell-content-right { height: 300px; align-self: auto; }
    .sell-button-container { justify-content: center; }
    .awards-grid-img, .team-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .properties-grid, .events-grid, .awards-grid-img, .team-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .section-header {
        text-align: center; padding: 50px 20px 20px; position: relative;
    }
    .section-header h2, .partners-title, .sell-text h2 {
        font-size: 36px; /* Scaled down for mobile */
    }
    .section-header p, .sell-text p, .testi-card p {
        font-size: 16px; /* Scaled down for mobile */
    }
    .hero-text-center h1 { font-size: 50px; }
    .home-hero {
        height: 80vh;
        position: relative; 
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        overflow: hidden;
    }
    .sell-content-right img {
        width: 100%; height: 300px; object-fit: cover; transition: 0.6s ease;
    }
    .sell-section {
        padding: 60px 5%;
        position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    }
    .properties-section {
        padding: 0px 5%;
    }
    .exclusive-access{
        padding-top: 20px;
    }
}

/* About section css */
/* --- SECTION CONTAINER --- */
.team-section {
    padding: 80px 5% 50px;
    margin-bottom: 80px;
    background-color: #111111 ;
    /* background-color: var(--dark); */
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
}

/* --- SECTION HEADER (Fixed Fonts) --- */
.section-header {
    margin-bottom: 0px;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.section-header h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 50px; /* FIXED SIZE */
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.section-header p {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 18px; /* FIXED SIZE */
    color: var(--text-grey);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* --- GRID LAYOUT --- */
.team-grid {
    display: grid;
    /* 4 Columns by default */
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); 
    gap: 30px;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto 60px; /* Bottom margin for button */
}

/* --- CARD STYLING --- */
.team-card {
    background: transparent;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    /* Animation defaults */
    opacity: 0; 
    transform: translateY(50px);
    transition: all 0.6s ease;
}

/* --- IMAGE AREA (Animation Focus) --- */
.img-box {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 400px; /* Tall Portrait Mode */
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.img-box img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    filter: grayscale(100%); /* Black & White initially */
    transition: transform 0.6s ease, filter 0.6s ease;
}

/* Hover Effect: Zoom & Color */
.team-card:hover .img-box img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    filter: grayscale(0%);
}

/* --- GOLD OVERLAY (Hidden initially) --- */
.social-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0; /* Full cover */
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.85); /* Gold with transparency */
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(100%); /* Slide up effect */
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.team-card:hover .social-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.social-overlay i {
    font-size: 30px;
    color: #fff;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.social-overlay i:hover {
    transform: scale(1.2);
    color: #000;
}

/* --- TEXT CONTENT --- */
.team-info {
    text-align: center;
}

.team-info .role {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--gold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.team-info .name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 24px; /* Name size */
    color: var(--white);
    margin: 0;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* --- BUTTON STYLING --- */
.gold-btn-solid.center {
    display: table;
    margin: 0 auto; /* Center horizontally */
    background-color: var(--gold);
    color: #000;
    padding: 15px 50px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: 1px solid var(--gold);
    transition: 0.3s ease;
}

.gold-btn-solid.center:hover {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--white);
    border-color: var(--white);
}

/* --- REVEAL ANIMATION CLASS --- */
/* Ensure elements slide up when scrolling */
.reveal.active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Staggered Delay for Cards */
.team-card:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.team-card:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.team-card:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.team-card:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.4s; }

/* =========================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN (Mobile & Tablet)
   ========================================= */

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

/* Mobile (768px) - 1 Column */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .team-section {
        margin-bottom: 0px;
        padding: 0px 5% 50px;
    }

    .team-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 50px;
    }

    .img-box {
        height: 450px; /* Taller images on mobile look premium */
    }

    /* Adjust font size for mobile specific */
    .section-header h2 {
        font-size: 36px;
    }

    .section-header p {
        font-size: 16px; 
    }


    .parallax-text {
    position: relative; z-index: 2; font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 40px; letter-spacing: 20px; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; line-height: 1;
}
}

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

.design-section {
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 100vh;

    background-image: url("../image/Background_Image/BG2.png"); /* change path */
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
}

/* Optional dark overlay for better text visibility */
.design-section::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.design-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 700px;
    padding: 20px;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.design-content h1 {
    font-size: 48px;
    font-weight: 400;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.design-content p {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #dddddd;
}

/* ============================= */
/* RESPONSIVE */
/* ============================= */

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .design-content h1 {
        font-size: 32px;
    }

    .design-content p {
        font-size: 16px;
    }
}

/* =======================================================
   ULTRA-SMOOTH LUXURY HERO SLIDER
   ======================================================= */
.luxury-hero-slider {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100vh;
    background-color: var(--black, #000);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* --- Slide Container & Background Animations --- */
.hero-slide {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), visibility 1.2s;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    z-index: 2;
}

.hero-bg-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transform: scale(1.08); /* Starts zoomed in slightly */
    transition: transform 8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1); /* Ultra-slow cinematic transition */
}

.hero-slide.active .hero-bg-img {
    transform: scale(1); /* Smoothly zooms OUT to normal size */
}

.hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.85) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.2) 50%, rgba(0,0,0,0.7) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

/* --- Content Wrapper --- */
.hero-content-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 80px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    z-index: 10;
}

/* --- Left Column: Text Content --- */
.hero-text-col {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    max-width: 600px;
}

.hero-brand {
    font-family: var(--font-body, 'Work Sans', sans-serif);
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--white, #fff);
    letter-spacing: 5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 300;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.hero-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Playfair Display', serif);
    font-size: 75px; 
    color: var(--white, #fff);
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin: 0 0 15px 0;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.hero-location {
    font-family: var(--font-body, 'Work Sans', sans-serif);
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #B0B0B0;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    font-weight: 300;
}

/* Glassmorphism Button */
.btn-glass {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 18px 45px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    color: var(--white, #fff);
    font-family: var(--font-body, 'Work Sans', sans-serif);
    font-size: 12px;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-glass:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-color: var(--white, #fff);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* --- Right Column: Image & Arrows --- */
.hero-preview-col {
    flex: 0.8;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center; /* Aligns arrows and image vertically */
    justify-content: flex-end;
    gap: 30px; /* Space between arrows and the image card */
}

.hero-preview-card {
    width: 380px;
    height: 480px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    box-shadow: 0 40px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.hero-preview-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    filter: brightness(0.9);
}

/* --- NAVIGATION ARROWS (Now exclusively in the right column) --- */
.hero-nav-arrow {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    font-size: 45px; /* Thin, elegant size */
    font-weight: 100; /* Makes the arrow icon thinner */
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    padding: 10px;
    outline: none;
}

.hero-nav-arrow:hover {
    color: var(--white, #fff);
    transform: scale(1.15); /* Smooth pop on hover */
    text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

/* --- BUTTERY STAGGERED ANIMATIONS --- */
.hero-brand, .hero-title, .hero-location, .btn-glass {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(40px);
    transition: all 1s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1); /* Apple-style buttery easing */
}

.hero-preview-card {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(40px) scale(0.95); /* Slides in from right slightly */
    transition: all 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

/* Active State Triggers */
.hero-slide.active .hero-brand { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.hero-slide.active .hero-title { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.hero-slide.active .hero-location { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); transition-delay: 0.4s; }
.hero-slide.active .btn-glass { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); transition-delay: 0.5s; }
.hero-slide.active .hero-preview-card { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0) scale(1); transition-delay: 0.6s; }


/* =======================================================
   RESPONSIVE LAYOUT (TABLET & MOBILE)
   ======================================================= */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hero-title { font-size: 55px; }
    .hero-preview-card { width: 320px; height: 420px; }
    .hero-content-wrapper { padding: 50px 50px; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-content-wrapper {
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: center;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 80px 40px 0px;
    }
    .hero-text-col{
        flex: 1;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        max-width: 600px;
    }

    .hero-text-col {
        align-items: center;
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .hero-preview-col {
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 20px;
        margin-top: -400px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 425px) {
    .luxury-hero-slider { height: 100vh; min-height: 650px; }
    .hero-title { font-size: 40px; }
    .hero-location { margin-bottom: 30px; }
    .btn-glass { padding: 14px 30px; }
    .hero-preview-card { width: 220px; height: 300px; }
    .hero-nav-arrow { font-size: 30px; }
}

/* ==========================================
   RETREAT SECTION – BINGHATTI LUXURY
========================================== */

.retreat-section {
    background: #161616;
    padding: 140px 6%;
}

.retreat-container {
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: auto;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 100px;
}

/* LEFT SIDE */
.retreat-left {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.retreat-label {
    font-family: 'Work Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 6px;
    /* color: #dcdcdc; */
    color: #D4AF37;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.retreat-heading {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 95px;
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.05;
    color: #ffffff;
    /* color: #D4AF37; */
    margin: 50px 0;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
}

/* ==========================================
   LUXURY IMAGE WRAPPER
========================================== */

.retreat-small-img,
.retreat-large-img {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.retreat-small-img {
    margin-top: 80px;
}

/* Smooth cinematic zoom */
.retreat-small-img img,
.retreat-large-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    transform: scale(1.05);
    transition: transform 1.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

/* Hover zoom */
.retreat-small-img:hover img,
.retreat-large-img:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.15);
}

/* Soft luxury gradient overlay */
.retreat-small-img::after,
.retreat-large-img::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        180deg,
        rgba(0,0,0,0) 60%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.25) 100%
    );
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.8s ease;
}

.retreat-small-img:hover::after,
.retreat-large-img:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* RIGHT SIDE */
.retreat-right {
    flex: 1.3;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.retreat-text {
    margin-top: 50px;
    font-family: 'Work Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #ffffff;
    max-width: 520px;
    line-height: 1.9;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

/* ==========================================
   RESPONSIVE
========================================== */

@media (max-width: 992px) {

    .retreat-label {
        padding-bottom: 30px;
    }

    .retreat-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 60px;
    }

    .retreat-heading {
        font-size: 50px;
        margin: 0;
    }

    .retreat-small-img {
        display: none; /* Keep design clean on mobile */
    }

    .retreat-large-img img {
        margin-top: -60px;
    }

    .retreat-section {
        padding: 70px 30px;
    }

    .retreat-text {
        max-width: 100%;
        font-size: 15px;
    }
}

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/* luxury-section */
/* dfvswertesrsererser */
/* =======================================================
   BRANDED LUXURY COLLECTION SLIDER
   ======================================================= */
.luxury-collection-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 100px 10px !important;
    background-color: var(--black, #000);
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* --- Background Video Setup --- */
.collection-bg-video {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
    z-index: 0; filter: brightness(0.6) grayscale(20%);
}
.collection-bg-overlay {
    position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1;
    /* Deep gradient to make the central image pop */
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(5,8,15,0.4) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.95) 100%);
}

.collection-container {
    position: relative; z-index: 2; width: 100%; max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; text-align: center;
}

/* --- Header --- */
.collection-header { margin-bottom: 50px; }
.collection-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading) !important; font-size: 35px !important; color: var(--white);
    letter-spacing: 2px; margin: 0; font-weight: 500 !important;
}
.thin-text { font-weight: 200 !important; color: var(--text-grey); }

/* --- Slider Image Wrapper --- */
.collection-slider-wrapper {
    position: relative; max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto;
    /* Clean glass frame */
    box-shadow: 0 40px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.8); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}

.collection-image-track { position: relative; width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16/9; overflow: hidden; background: var(--black); }

/* Image Slides (Absolute stacked for crossfading) */
.col-image-slide {
    position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: 0; visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 1s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), visibility 1s;
}
.col-image-slide.active { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; z-index: 2; }

.col-image-slide img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transform: scale(1.05);
    transition: transform 6s ease-out; /* Slow zoom out when active */
}
.col-image-slide.active img { transform: scale(1); }

/* --- Navigation Arrows --- */
.col-arrow {
    position: absolute; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
    background: transparent; border: none; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); font-size: 35px; font-weight: 100;
    cursor: pointer; z-index: 10; padding: 20px; transition: all 0.4s ease; outline: none;
}
.col-arrow:hover { color: var(--white); transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1); }
.col-prev { left: -80px; }
.col-next { right: -80px; }

/* --- Indicator Dots --- */
.collection-dots {
    position: absolute; bottom: 20px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex; gap: 12px; z-index: 10;
}
.col-dot {
    width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    background: transparent; cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.4s ease;
}
.col-dot.active { background: var(--white); border-color: var(--white); transform: scale(1.2); }

/* --- Dynamic Text Area --- */
.collection-text-area {
    position: relative; height: 100px; margin-top: 40px; display: flex; justify-content: center;
}

.col-text-slide {
    position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; text-align: center;
    opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(15px);
    transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}
.col-text-slide.active { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); transition-delay: 0.2s; }

.col-subtitle { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 18px; color: var(--white); font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 2px; margin: 0 0 10px 0; text-transform: uppercase; }
.col-brand { font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-grey); letter-spacing: 4px; text-transform: uppercase; margin: 0; font-weight: 300; }

/* =======================================================
   RESPONSIVE LAYOUTS
   ======================================================= */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .collection-slider-wrapper { max-width: 80%; }
    .col-prev { left: -50px; font-size: 25px; }
    .col-next { right: -50px; font-size: 25px; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .collection-slider-wrapper { max-width: 100%; margin: 0 20px; }
    /* Move arrows inside the image for tablets */
    .col-prev { left: 10px; color: var(--white); text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.5); }
    .col-next { right: 10px; color: var(--white); text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.5); }
}

/* --- STRICT MOBILE VIEW (Max 425px) --- */
@media (max-width: 425px) {
    .luxury-collection-section { padding: 80px 20px !important; min-height: auto; }
    
    .collection-header { margin-bottom: 30px; text-align: left !important; }
    .collection-title { font-size: 26px !important; letter-spacing: 1px; text-align: left !important; }

    .collection-slider-wrapper { margin: 0; max-width: 100%; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden; }
    
    .col-prev { left: 5px; font-size: 20px; padding: 10px; }
    .col-next { right: 5px; font-size: 20px; padding: 10px; }

    .collection-text-area { margin-top: 30px; height: 90px; }
    
    /* Strict Mobile Text Alignment */
    .col-text-slide { text-align: left !important; }
    .col-subtitle { font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 5px; letter-spacing: 1px; }
    .col-brand { font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 2px; }
}

/* =======================================================
   CINEMATIC HORIZONTAL SLIDER (Why Invest In Dubai)
   ======================================================= */
.dubai-horizontal-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 120px 0px 50px !important;
    /* Top/Bottom padding. L/R handled inside */
    background-color: var(--black, #000);
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Ambient glow to separate from pure black */
.horizontal-bg-glow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 0;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.horizontal-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* --- Header & Controls Layout --- */
.horizontal-header-top {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-end;
    padding: 0 40px;
    /* Aligns with max-width container */
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.header-text-col {
    text-align: left;
}

.horizontal-pre {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 14px;
    letter-spacing: 6px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--luxury-gold);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.horizontal-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 50px !important;
    color: var(--white);
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
    font-weight: 400 !important;
    margin: 0 0 20px 0;
}

.horizontal-divider {
    width: 80px;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--luxury-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
}

/* --- Slider Controls (Desktop) --- */
.slider-controls {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
}

.slide-btn {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 20px;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.4s var(--smooth-ease);
}

.slide-btn:hover {
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--black);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* --- The Horizontal Track --- */
.horizontal-track-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
}

/* --- The Continuous Horizontal Track --- */
.horizontal-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
    padding: 20px 40px 60px 40px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    /* REMOVED scroll-snap so it glides smoothly */
    -ms-overflow-style: none;
    scrollbar-width: none;
}

.horizontal-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
}

/* --- The Glass Cards --- */
/* --- The Glass Cards --- */
.h-card {
    flex: 0 0 400px;
    min-height: 420px;
    /* REMOVED scroll-snap-align */
    background: rgba(15, 15, 15, 0.5);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 50px 40px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-start;
}

.h-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    background: rgba(25, 25, 25, 0.8);
}

.feature-h-card {
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--luxury-gold);
}

/* Faint Background Numbers */
.h-card .card-watermark {
    position: absolute;
    right: -10px;
    bottom: -20px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 150px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    line-height: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: all 0.5s ease;
}

.h-card:hover .card-watermark {
    color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.04);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Card Typography */
.h-card-icon {
    font-size: 32px;
    color: #D4AF37;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    display: block;
}

.h-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 26px;
    color: var(--white);
    margin: 0 0 15px 0;
    font-weight: 300;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.h-card p {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--text-grey);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 300;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.accent-text {
    color: #D4AF37;
    font-style: italic !important;
    font-weight: 300;
}

/* =======================================================
   RESPONSIVE LAYOUTS (TABLET & MOBILE)
   ======================================================= */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .h-card {
        flex: 0 0 350px;
        padding: 40px 30px;
        min-height: 380px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .horizontal-header-top {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 30px;
    }

    .slider-controls {
        display: none;
    }

    /* Hide buttons on tablet/mobile, rely on native swipe */
    .h-card {
        flex: 0 0 320px;
    }
}

/* --- STRICT MOBILE VIEW (Max 425px) --- */
@media (max-width: 425px) {

    /* 1. Global Section Spacing */
    .dubai-horizontal-section {
        padding: 60px 0 !important;
        /* Top/bottom 60px. Sides 0 to allow full bleed swipe */
    }

    /* 2. STRICT 20PX PADDING L/R AND LEFT ALIGNMENT FOR HEADER */
    .horizontal-header-top {
        padding: 0 20px !important;
        margin-bottom: 40px;
    }

    .header-text-col {
        text-align: left !important;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .horizontal-pre {
        text-align: left !important;
        font-size: 12px;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
    }

    .horizontal-title {
        text-align: left !important;
        font-size: 36px !important;
        margin-bottom: 15px !important;
    }

    .horizontal-divider {
        margin: 0 !important;
        /* Snaps line strictly to left */
    }

    /* 3. MOBILE SLIDER TRACK */
    .horizontal-track {
        padding: 10px 20px 40px 20px;
        /* Creates exactly 20px padding on left start */
        gap: 15px;
        /* Tighter gap for mobile */
    }

    /* 4. MOBILE CARDS (Allows next card to "peek" in) */
    .h-card {
        flex: 0 0 85vw;
        /* Takes up 85% of screen, showing part of the next card */
        min-height: auto;
        padding: 30px 20px;
        text-align: left !important;
        border-radius: 8px;
    }

    .h-card-icon {
        font-size: 26px;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .h-card h3 {
        font-size: 22px !important;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
        text-align: left !important;
    }

    .h-card p {
        font-size: 15px !important;
        line-height: 1.6 !important;
        text-align: left !important;
        text-align-last: left !important;
    }

    .h-card .card-watermark {
        font-size: 100px;
        right: -5px;
        bottom: -10px;
    }
}