:root {
            --primary-dark: #060317;
            --accent-purple: #8636f8;
            --text-dark: #333333;
            --text-light: #666666;
            --bg-light: #f8f9fa;
            --white: #ffffff;
        }

        * {
            margin: 0;
            padding: 0;
            box-sizing: border-box;
            font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
        }

        body {
            color: var(--text-dark);
            line-height: 1.6;
            background-color: var(--white);
        }

        a {
            text-decoration: none;
            color: var(--text-dark);
            transition: color 0.3s ease;
        }

        a:hover {
            color: var(--accent-purple);
        }

        /* --- TYPOGRAPHY --- */
        h1, h2, h3, h4 {
            color: var(--primary-dark);
            font-weight: 700;
            line-height: 1.2;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
        }

        h1 { font-size: 4rem; font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; position: relative; }

        /* dual style effect for hero heading */
        .hero-text h1 {
            font-size: 4.5rem;
            color: #060317;
            text-transform: capitalize;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
            position: relative;
        }
        .hero-text h1::before {
            content: attr(data-text);
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            color: #060317;
            -webkit-text-stroke: 2px #060317;
            z-index: -1;
        }
 
        h2 { font-size: 2.2rem; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 40px; }
        h3 { font-size: 1.5rem; }

        p {
            color: var(--text-light);
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        /* --- BUTTONS --- */
        .btn {
            display: inline-block;
            background-color: var(--accent-purple);
            color: var(--white);
            padding: 12px 30px;
            border-radius: 5px;
            font-weight: 600;
            border: none;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: background-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
        }

        .btn:hover {
            background-color: #722bd4;
            color: var(--white);
            transform: translateY(-2px);
        }

        .btn-dark {
            background-color: var(--primary-dark);
        }
        
        .btn-dark:hover {
            background-color: #1a1630;
        }

        /* --- LAYOUT UTILITIES --- */
        .container {
            max-width: 1200px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            padding: 0 20px;
        }

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

        .text-center {
            text-align: center;
        }

        /* --- HEADER & NAV --- */
        /* Styles have been moved into a separate header file. The main index
           simply includes the shared header via the `.site-header` class. */
        
        /* keep any global nav/reset styles here if needed */
        .logo span {
            color: var(--accent-purple);
        }

        /* --- HERO SECTION --- */
        .hero {
            background-color: var(--bg-light);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
               padding: 25px 0 70px 0;
        }

        .hero-content {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 50px;
        }

        .hero-text {
            flex: 1;
        }

        /* hero description styling */
        .hero-top-title {
            font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            color: var(--accent-purple);
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
            margin-bottom: 10px;
        }
        .hero-text p {
            color: #000000;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
        }

        .hero-image {
            flex: 1;
            display: flex;
            gap: 15px;
            justify-content: center;
            height: 600px;
            align-items: center;
            perspective: 1000px;
        }

        .marquee-col {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            overflow: hidden;
            width: 160px;
            height: 600px;
            border-radius: 5px;
            position: relative;
        }

        /* Gradient overlay effect (fade to white at top and bottom) */
        .marquee-col::before,
        .marquee-col::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            height: 60px;
            pointer-events: none;
            z-index: 10;
        }

        .marquee-col::before {
            top: 0;
            background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(244, 252, 255, 1), rgba(244, 252, 255, 0));
        }

        .marquee-col::after {
            bottom: 0;
            background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(244, 252, 255, 1), rgba(244, 252, 255, 0));
        }

        .marquee-track {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 12px;
            padding: 10px 0;
        }

        .marquee-col img {
            width: 160px;
            height: 240px;
            border-radius: 5px;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
            object-fit: cover;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        /* Marquee animations */
        @keyframes marquee-down {
            from {
                transform: translateY(-50%);
            }
            to {
                transform: translateY(0);
            }
        }

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

        .marquee-down .marquee-track {
            animation: marquee-down 30s linear infinite;
        }

        .marquee-up .marquee-track {
            animation: marquee-up 30s linear infinite;
        }

        /* --- LOGO GRID SECTION --- */
        .logo-carousel {
            background-color: var(--primary-dark);
            padding: 40px 0;
        }

        .logo-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(80px, 1fr));
            gap: 15px;
            max-width: 600px;
            margin: 20px 0 0;
        }
        /* smaller variation when inside hero */
        .hero-logo-grid {
            max-width: 500px;
            gap: 10px;
            margin-top: 30px;
            margin-left: 0;
        }

        .logo-item {
            width: 100px;
            height: 100px;
            background-color: #ffffff;
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            padding: 10px;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .logo-item img {
            max-width: 100%;
            max-height: 100%;
            object-fit: contain;
        }

        /* --- STATS SECTION --- */
        .stats-section {
            background-color: var(--primary-dark);
            color: var(--white);
            padding: 60px 0;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .stats-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
            gap: 30px;
            margin-bottom: 40px;
            border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
            padding-bottom: 40px;
        }

        .stat-item h3 {
            color: var(--white);
            font-size: 3.5rem;
            font-weight: 300;
            margin-bottom: 5px;
        }

        .stat-item p {
            color: #e6e6e6;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            margin: 0;
        }

        .stats-cta {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            max-width: 800px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }
        
        .stats-cta h3 {
            color: var(--white);
            margin: 0;
        }

        /* --- BOOKS SHOWCASE --- */
        .books-showcase {
            background-color: var(--bg-light);
        }

        /* Books showcase heading: use Playfair, larger and lighter */
        .books-showcase h2 {
            font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
            font-size: 2.6rem;
            font-weight: 300;
            text-align: center;
            /* margin-bottom: 40px; */
            color: var(--primary-dark);
                padding-bottom: 50px;

        }

        @media (max-width: 992px) {
            .books-showcase h2 {
                font-size: 1.8rem;
            }

            .hero {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    padding: 25px 0 70px 0;
}
        }
        .books-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
            gap: 20px;
            margin-top: 40px;
        }

        /* Carousel styles for books showcase */
        .books-carousel {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 16px;
            position: relative;
            margin-top: 24px;
        }

        .books-viewport {
            overflow: hidden;
            flex: 1 1 auto;
        }

        .books-track {
            display: flex;
            gap: 20px;
            transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.2,1);
            will-change: transform;
        }

        /* show 5 cards in view */
        .books-track .book-card {
            flex: 0 0 20%;
            max-width: 20%;
        }
.carousel-arrow {
    background: #fff;
    border: 2px solid #e0daea;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(6,18,36,0.08);
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    line-height: 1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.25s;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.carousel-arrow:hover {
    background: var(--accent-purple);
    border-color: var(--accent-purple);
    color: #fff;
}
.books-track {
    display: flex !important;
    gap: 20px !important;
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.2,1) !important;
    will-change: transform !important;
}

        .carousel-arrow:active { transform: scale(0.98); }

        /* adjust carousel for smaller screens */
        @media (max-width: 1200px) {
            .books-track .book-card { flex: 0 0 25%; max-width: 25%; }
        }

        @media (max-width: 992px) {
            .books-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
            .book-card .book-cover img { width: 150px; height: 225px; }
            .books-track .book-card { flex: 0 0 33.3333%; max-width: 33.3333%; }
        }

        @media (max-width: 600px) {
            .timeline-flex {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 60px;
    flex-direction: column;
}
            .books-track .book-card { flex: 0 0 50%; max-width: 50%; }
            .carousel-arrow { display: none; }
            .hero {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 25px 0 70px 0;
}
        }

        /* Book card styling: shadowed cover and descriptive card underneath */
        .book-card {
            text-align: center;
        }
        .book-card {
    padding-bottom: 50px;
    top: 50px;
    position: relative;
}

        .book-card .book-cover {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        .book-card .book-cover img {
            width: 180px;
            height: 270px;
            object-fit: cover;
            border-radius: 6px;
            box-shadow: 0 20px 35px rgba(3,18,40,0.45);
            transform: translateY(-28px);
            transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
        }

        .book-card .book-cover img:hover {
            transform: translateY(-34px);
            box-shadow: 0 30px 45px rgba(3,18,40,0.55);
        }

        .book-desc {
            background: var(--primary-dark);
            color: #ffffff; /* inner content white */
            padding: 48px 14px 18px;
            border-radius: 12px;
            margin-top: -60px;
            position: relative;
            min-height: 140px; /* equal height for all boxes */
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            justify-content: flex-end;
            align-items: flex-start;
            text-align: left;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        /* decorative pill removed per design request */

        .book-desc h4 {
            margin: 0;
            font-size: 1rem;
            color: #ffffff;
            font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
            font-weight: 600;
            font-style: italic;
            line-height: 1.1;
        }

        .book-desc p {
            margin: 6px 0 0;
            color: #e6eef1;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
        }

        /* ensure book image appears in front of the desc card */
        .book-card { position: relative; }
        .book-card .book-cover img { position: relative; z-index: 3; }

        /* more vertical spacing for the books showcase section */
        .books-showcase.section-padding { padding-top: 100px; padding-bottom: 100px; }

        .books-intro {
            max-width: 900px;
            margin: 0 auto 28px;
            text-align: center;
            color: var(--text-light);
            font-size: 1.05rem;
        }

        @media (max-width: 992px) {
            .books-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
            .book-card .book-cover img { width: 150px; height: 225px; }
        }

        .book-card img {
            width: 100%;
            border-radius: 5px;
            box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
        }

        /* --- ALTERNATING SERVICES --- */
        .service-row {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 60px;
            margin-bottom: 80px;
        }

        .service-row:nth-child(even) {
            flex-direction: row-reverse;
        }

        .service-text {
            flex: 1;
        }

        .service-image {
            flex: 1;
        }

        .service-image img {
            width: 100%;
            border-radius: 10px;
            box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
        }

        /* --- GRID SERVICES --- */
        .grid-services {
            background-color: var(--bg-light);
        }

        .services-icons {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
            gap: 30px;
            text-align: center;
            margin-top: 40px;
        }

        .service-icon-box {
            padding: 20px;
            background: var(--white);
            border-radius: 8px;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
        }

        .service-icon-box h4 {
            font-size: 1rem;
            margin-bottom: 0;
            color: var(--accent-purple);
        }

        /* --- TEAM SECTION --- */
        .team-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
            gap: 40px;
            margin-bottom: 40px;
        }

        .team-card {
            text-align: center;
            background: var(--white);
            border-radius: 10px;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
        }

        .team-card img.profile {
            width: 100%;
            height: 250px;
            object-fit: cover;
        }

        .team-info {
            padding: 20px;
        }

        .team-books {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 10px;
            margin-top: 15px;
        }

        .team-books img {
            width: 40px;
            border-radius: 3px;
        }

        /* --- BOTTOM CTA --- */
        .bottom-cta {
            background-color: var(--primary-dark);
            color: var(--white);
            text-align: center;
            padding: 80px 0;
        }

        .bottom-cta h2 {
            color: var(--white);
        }

        /* --- FOOTER --- */
        footer {
            background-color: var(--primary-dark);
            color: #aaa;
            padding: 60px 0 20px;
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
        }

        .footer-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 2fr;
            gap: 30px;
            margin-bottom: 40px;
        }

        .footer-col h4 {
            color: var(--white);
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
        }

        .footer-col ul {
            list-style: none;
        }

        .footer-col ul li {
            margin-bottom: 10px;
        }

        .footer-col ul li a {
            color: #aaa;
        }

        .footer-col ul li a:hover {
            color: var(--accent-purple);
        }

        .footer-bottom {
            text-align: center;
            padding-top: 20px;
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
            font-size: 0.9rem;
        }

        /* --- RESPONSIVE DESIGN --- */
        @media (max-width: 992px) {
            .hero-content { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
            .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
            .stats-cta { flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; text-align: center; }
            .service-row, .service-row:nth-child(even) { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
            .books-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
            .services-icons { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
            .team-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
            .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            nav ul { display: none; /* In a real app, add a hamburger menu here */ }
            h1 { font-size: 2.2rem; }
            .books-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
            .services-icons { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
            .team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
            .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
        }

        /* ── RESET & TOKENS ── */
        :root {
            --primary-dark: #060317;
            --accent-purple: #8636f8;
            --accent-purple-light: #a264ff;
            --text-dark: #1a1a2e;
            --text-mid: #444466;
            --text-light: #666680;
            --bg-light: #f8f9fa;
            --bg-section: #f4fcff;
            --white: #ffffff;
            --gold: #e8c96a;
            --card-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(6,3,23,.10);
            --radius: 14px;
        }
        *, *::before, *::after { margin:0; padding:0; box-sizing:border-box; }
        body { font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif; color:var(--text-dark); line-height:1.7; background:var(--white); }
        img { max-width:100%; display:block; }
        a { text-decoration:none; color:inherit; transition:color .25s; }
        h1,h2,h3,h4 { line-height:1.2; }

        .container { max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto; padding:0 24px; }
        .section-padding { padding:100px 0; }
        .text-center { text-align:center; }

        /* ── BUTTONS ── */
        .btn {
            display:inline-block;
            background:var(--accent-purple);
            color:#fff;
            padding:14px 34px;
            border-radius:6px;
            font-weight:700;
            font-size:.95rem;
            letter-spacing:.3px;
            border:none;
            cursor:pointer;
            transition:background .3s, transform .2s, box-shadow .3s;
        }
        .btn:hover { background:#722bd4; color:#fff; transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(134,54,248,.35); }
        .btn-dark { background:var(--primary-dark); }
        .btn-dark:hover { background:#1a1630; box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(6,3,23,.35); }
        .btn-outline {
            background:transparent;
            border:2px solid var(--accent-purple);
            color:var(--accent-purple);
        }
        .btn-outline:hover { background:var(--accent-purple); color:#fff; }
        .btn-white {
            background:#fff;
            color:var(--accent-purple);
        }
        .btn-white:hover { background:#f0e8ff; color:var(--accent-purple); }

        /* ── SECTION LABELS ── */
        .section-label {
            display:inline-block;
            font-size:.8rem;
            font-weight:700;
            letter-spacing:2px;
            text-transform:uppercase;
            color:var(--gold);
            margin-bottom:14px;
        }

        /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
           1. DETAILED SERVICES SECTION
        ═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
        .services-detailed {  background: var(--primary-dark); }

        .services-detailed .section-head {
            text-align:center;
            max-width:680px;
            margin:0 auto 70px;
            position:relative;
        }
       .services-detailed .section-head .section-label {
    position: absolute;
    top: -96px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    font-size: 7.5rem;
    opacity: 0.06;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    color: var(--gold);
    white-space: nowrap;
    z-index: 0;
}
        .services-detailed .section-head h2 {
            font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;
            font-size:2.8rem;
           color: #fff;
            margin-bottom:16px;
            position:relative;
            z-index:1;
        }
        .services-detailed .section-head p {
           color: #aaa;
            font-size:1.05rem;
        }

        /* Service tabs */
        .service-tabs {
            display:flex;
            gap:10px;
            justify-content:center;
            flex-wrap:wrap;
            margin-bottom:56px;
        }
        .service-tab-btn {
            padding:14px 36px;
            border-radius:5px;
            border:2px solid #e0daea;
           border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.15);
    color: #ccc;
            color:var(--text-mid);
            font-weight:600;
            font-size:1rem;
            cursor:pointer;
            transition:all .25s;
        }
        .service-tab-btn.active, .service-tab-btn:hover {
            background:var(--accent-purple);
            border-color:var(--accent-purple);
            color:#fff;
        }

        .service-panel { display:none; }
        .service-panel.active { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:70px; }
        .service-panel:nth-child(even) { flex-direction:row-reverse; }

        .service-panel-text { flex:1; }
        .service-panel-text h3 {
            font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;
            font-size:2rem;
            color: #fff;
            margin-bottom:16px;
        }
        .service-panel-text p { color:#fff; font-size:1rem; margin-bottom:20px; }
        .service-features {
             color: #fff;
            list-style:none;
            margin-bottom:32px;
        }
        .service-features li {
            display:flex;
            align-items:flex-start;
            gap:12px;
            padding:10px 0;
            border-bottom:1px solid #f0eaf8;
              color: #ccc;
            font-size:.95rem;
        }
        .service-features li strong {
    color: #fff !important;
}
        .service-features li:last-child { border-bottom:none; }
        .feature-icon {
            width:22px;
            height:22px;
            background:var(--accent-purple);
            border-radius:50%;
            display:flex;
            align-items:center;
            justify-content:center;
            flex-shrink:0;
            margin-top:2px;
        }
        .feature-icon svg { width:12px; height:12px; fill:#fff; }

        .service-panel-image { flex:1; }
        .service-panel-image .img-stack {
            position:relative;
            height:440px;
        }
        .service-panel-image .img-main {
            width:90%;
            height:420px;
            object-fit:cover;
            border-radius:var(--radius);
            box-shadow:var(--card-shadow);
            position:absolute;
            top:0;
            left:0;
        }
        .service-panel-image .img-badge {
            position:absolute;
            bottom:20px;
            right:0;
            background:var(--primary-dark);
            color:#fff;
            border-radius:var(--radius);
            padding:20px 24px;
            text-align:center;
            box-shadow:0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
        }
        .img-badge span { display:block; font-size:2rem; font-weight:700; font-family:'Playfair Display',serif; color:var(--gold); }
        .img-badge small { font-size:.8rem; color:#ccc; }

        /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
           2. PUBLISHING SOLUTIONS GRID
        ═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
        .solutions-section { background:var(--bg-section); }

        .solutions-section .section-head {
            text-align:center;
            max-width:680px;
            margin:0 auto 64px;
            position:relative;
        }
     .solutions-section .section-head .section-label {
    position: absolute;
    top: -71px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    font-size: 5.5rem;
    opacity: 0.06;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    color: #722bd4 !important;
    z-index: 0;
}
        .solutions-section .section-head h2 {
            font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;
            font-size:2.8rem;
            color:var(--primary-dark);
            margin-bottom:16px;
            position:relative;
            z-index:1;
        }
        .solutions-section .section-head p { color:var(--text-light); font-size:1.05rem; }

        .solutions-grid {
            display:grid;
          grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
        }
        .solution-card {
    padding: 30px 16px;
    text-align: center;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: none;
    transition: transform .3s, box-shadow .3s;
        }
        .solution-card:nth-child(odd) {
    background: var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(6,3,23,.06);
}


.solution-card:nth-child(even) {
    background: transparent;
    box-shadow: none;
}

        .solution-card::before {
            display: none;
            content:'';
            position:absolute;
            top:0; left:0; right:0;
            height:4px;
            background:var(--accent-purple);
            transform:scaleX(0);
            transition:transform .3s;
            transform-origin:left;
        }
        .solution-card:nth-child(odd):hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(6,3,23,.10);
}
.solution-card:nth-child(even):hover {
    background: rgba(134,54,248,.04);
}
        .solution-card:hover { transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:0 20px 50px rgba(6,3,23,.14); }
        .solution-card:hover::before { transform:scaleX(1); }

        .solution-icon {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0e8ff, #e0d0ff);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 16px;
    padding: 10px;
}
        .solution-icon svg { width:28px; height:28px; fill:var(--accent-purple); }
        .solution-card h4 {
         font-size: 0.95rem;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 0;
        }
        .solution-card p { color:var(--text-light); font-size:.9rem; margin:0; line-height:1.6; display: none; }

        /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
           3. WHY CHOOSE US
        ═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
        .why-us { background:var(--primary-dark); overflow:hidden; position:relative; }
        .why-us::before {
            content:'';
            position:absolute;
            top:-200px; right:-200px;
            width:700px; height:700px;
            border-radius:50%;
            background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(134,54,248,.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
            pointer-events:none;
        }

        .why-us-inner {
            display:grid;
            grid-template-columns:2fr 1fr;
            gap:80px;
            align-items:center;
        }
        .why-us-text h2 {
            font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;
            font-size:2.8rem;
            color:#fff;
            margin-bottom:20px;
            text-align: left;
        }
        .why-us-text h2 em { font-style:italic; color:var(--gold); }
        .why-us-text > p { color:#bbb; margin-bottom:40px; font-size:1rem; }

        .why-pillars {
            display:grid;
            grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr);
            gap:20px;
            margin-bottom:40px;
        }
        .pillar {
            background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);
            border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
            border-radius:var(--radius);
            padding:24px;
            transition:background .3s;
        }
        .pillar:hover { background:rgba(255,255,255,.09); }
        .pillar-num {
            font-size:2.2rem;
            font-weight:800;
            font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;
            color:var(--accent-purple);
            line-height:1;
            margin-bottom:8px;
        }
        .pillar h4 { color:#fff; font-size:1rem; margin-bottom:8px; }
        .pillar p { color:#999; font-size:.88rem; margin:0; }

        .why-us-visual { position:relative; }
        .award-cards {
            display:grid;
            grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
            gap:16px;
        }
        .award-card {
            background:rgba(255,255,255,.07);
            border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
            border-radius:var(--radius);
            padding:28px 24px;
            text-align:center;
        }
        .award-card .award-num {
            font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;
            font-size:3rem;
            font-weight:700;
            color:var(--gold);
            line-height:1;
        }
        .award-card .award-label { color:#ccc; font-size:.85rem; margin-top:8px; }

        /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
           4. TESTIMONIALS CAROUSEL
        ═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
        .testimonials { background:var(--bg-light); }
        .testimonials .section-head {
            text-align:center;
            max-width:680px;
            margin:0 auto 64px;
        }
        .testimonials .section-head h2 {
            font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;
            font-size:2.8rem;
            color:var(--primary-dark);
            margin-bottom:16px;
        }
        .testimonials .section-head p { color:var(--text-light); font-size:1.05rem; }

        .testi-carousel-wrap { position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
        .testi-track {
            display:flex;
            gap:28px;
            transition:transform .5s cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.2,1);
        }
        .testi-card {
            flex:0 0 calc(33.333% - 19px);
            background:#fff;
            border-radius:var(--radius);
            padding:40px 36px;
            box-shadow:var(--card-shadow);
            position:relative;
        }
        .testi-card::before {
            content:'\201C';
            font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;
            font-size:7rem;
            color:#f0e8ff;
            position:absolute;
            top:-10px; left:24px;
            line-height:1;
        }
        .stars { color:var(--gold); font-size:1.1rem; letter-spacing:2px; margin-bottom:20px; }
        .testi-text { color:var(--text-mid); font-size:1rem; line-height:1.8; margin-bottom:28px; font-style:italic; }
        .testi-author { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; }
        .testi-author img {
            width:52px; height:52px;
            border-radius:50%;
            object-fit:cover;
            border:3px solid #f0e8ff;
        }
        .testi-author-info strong { display:block; color:var(--primary-dark); font-size:.95rem; }
        .testi-author-info span { color:var(--text-light); font-size:.85rem; }
        .testi-book-tag {
            margin-top:8px;
            display:inline-block;
            background:#f0e8ff;
            color:var(--accent-purple);
            font-size:.75rem;
            font-weight:700;
            padding:3px 10px;
            border-radius:20px;
        }

        .testi-nav {
            display:flex;
            justify-content:center;
            align-items:center;
            gap:16px;
            margin-top:48px;
        }
        .testi-arrow {
            width:48px; height:48px;
            border-radius:50%;
            background:#fff;
            border:2px solid #e0daea;
            cursor:pointer;
            font-size:1.3rem;
            display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
            transition:all .25s;
            color:var(--primary-dark);
        }
        .testi-arrow:hover { background:var(--accent-purple); border-color:var(--accent-purple); color:#fff; }
        .testi-dots { display:flex; gap:8px; }
        .testi-dot {
            width:8px; height:8px;
            border-radius:50%;
            background:#ddd;
            cursor:pointer;
            transition:background .25s, transform .25s;
        }
        .testi-dot.active { background:var(--accent-purple); transform:scale(1.4); }

        /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
           5. CTA BANNER 1 (Mid-page)
        ═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
        .cta-mid {
            background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-purple) 0%, #4b1a99 100%);
            padding:80px 0;
            text-align:center;
            position:relative;
            overflow:hidden;
        }
        .cta-mid::before {
            content:'';
            position:absolute;
            inset:0;
            background:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='60' height='60' viewBox='0 0 60 60' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='none' fill-rule='evenodd'%3E%3Cg fill='%23ffffff' fill-opacity='0.04'%3E%3Cpath d='M36 34v-4h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2h-4zm0-30V0h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2V6h4V4h-4zM6 34v-4H4v4H0v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2H6zM6 4V0H4v4H0v2h4v4h2V6h4V4H6z'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
        }
        .cta-mid .container { position:relative; z-index:1; }
        .cta-mid h2 {
            font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;
            font-size:2.8rem;
            color:#fff;
            margin-bottom:16px;
            text-align:center;
        }
        .cta-mid p { color:rgba(255,255,255,.8); max-width:560px; margin:0 auto 36px; font-size:1.05rem; }
        .cta-mid-btns { display:flex; gap:16px; justify-content:center; flex-wrap:wrap; }

        /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
           6. GENRES SECTION
        ═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
        .genres-section { background:var(--white); }
        .genres-section .section-head {
            text-align:center;
            max-width:680px;
            margin:0 auto 64px;
        }
        .genres-section .section-head h2 {
            font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;
            font-size:2.8rem;
            color:var(--primary-dark);
            margin-bottom:16px;
        }
        .genres-section .section-head p { color:var(--text-light); font-size:1.05rem; }

        .genres-grid {
            display:grid;
            grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr);
            gap:24px;
        }
        .genre-card {
            position:relative;
            border-radius:var(--radius);
            overflow:hidden;
            height:280px;
            cursor:pointer;
        }
        .genre-bg {
            position:absolute;
            inset:0;
            background-size:cover;
            background-position:center;
            transition:transform .5s ease;
        }
        .genre-card:hover .genre-bg { transform:scale(1.06); }
        .genre-overlay {
            position:absolute;
            inset:0;
            background:linear-gradient(to top, rgba(6,3,23,.9) 0%, rgba(6,3,23,.3) 60%, transparent 100%);
        }
        .genre-content {
            position:absolute;
            bottom:0; left:0; right:0;
            padding:28px;
        }
        .genre-content h3 {
            font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;
            font-size:1.5rem;
            color:#fff;
            margin-bottom:8px;
        }
        .genre-content p { color:rgba(255,255,255,.75); font-size:.88rem; margin:0; }
        .genre-arrow {
            position:absolute;
            top:24px; right:24px;
            width:36px; height:36px;
            border-radius:50%;
            background:rgba(255,255,255,.15);
            display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
            color:#fff;
            font-size:1.1rem;
            opacity:0;
            transition:opacity .3s, background .3s;
        }
        .genre-card:hover .genre-arrow { opacity:1; background:var(--accent-purple); }

        /* Genre backgrounds using CSS gradients as placeholders */
        .genre-nonfiction .genre-bg { background:linear-gradient(135deg,#1a0b3d,#4b2a8a); }
        .genre-memoir .genre-bg { background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0d1b3e,#1e4080); }
        .genre-business .genre-bg { background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0c2340,#1a5276); }
        .genre-selfhelp .genre-bg { background:linear-gradient(135deg,#1c0633,#6b2fa0); }
        .genre-fiction .genre-bg { background:linear-gradient(135deg,#2c0a0a,#8b3030); }
        .genre-childrens .genre-bg { background:linear-gradient(135deg,#1a2a50,#2e4a7e); }

        /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
           7. FAQ SECTION
        ═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
        .faq-section { background:var(--bg-section); }
        .faq-section .section-head {
            text-align:center;
            max-width:680px;
            margin:0 auto 64px;
        }
        .faq-section .section-head h2 {
            font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;
            font-size:2.8rem;
            color:var(--primary-dark);
            margin-bottom:16px;
        }
        .faq-section .section-head p { color:var(--text-light); font-size:1.05rem; }

        .faq-inner {
            display:grid;
            grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
            gap:60px;
            align-items:start;
        }
        .faq-list { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:12px; }
        .faq-item {
            background:#fff;
            border-radius:var(--radius);
            overflow:hidden;
            box-shadow:0 2px 12px rgba(6,3,23,.06);
            border:1px solid #eee;
        }
        .faq-question {
            display:flex;
            justify-content:space-between;
            align-items:center;
            padding:22px 26px;
            cursor:pointer;
            font-weight:600;
            color:var(--primary-dark);
            font-size:.98rem;
            transition:background .2s;
        }
        .faq-question:hover { background:#f8f5ff; }
        .faq-icon {
            width:28px; height:28px;
            border-radius:50%;
            background:#f0e8ff;
            display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
            flex-shrink:0;
            transition:background .3s, transform .3s;
            color:var(--accent-purple);
            font-size:1.2rem;
            font-weight:400;
        }
        .faq-item.open .faq-icon { background:var(--accent-purple); color:#fff; transform:rotate(45deg); }
        .faq-answer {
            max-height:0;
            overflow:hidden;
            transition:max-height .4s ease, padding .3s;
            padding:0 26px;
            color:var(--text-light);
            font-size:.93rem;
            line-height:1.8;
        }
        .faq-item.open .faq-answer { max-height:300px; padding:0 26px 22px; }

        .faq-cta-card {
            background:var(--primary-dark);
            border-radius:var(--radius);
            padding:50px 40px;
            text-align:center;
            position:sticky;
            top:30px;
        }
        .faq-cta-card h3 {
            font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;
            font-size:1.8rem;
            color:#fff;
            margin-bottom:14px;
        }
        .faq-cta-card p { color:#aaa; margin-bottom:28px; font-size:.95rem; }
        .faq-cta-card .btn { width:100%; text-align:center; margin-bottom:12px; }
        .faq-cta-card .btn-outline-white {
            display:block;
            width:100%;
            text-align:center;
            padding:13px;
            border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);
            color:#fff;
            border-radius:6px;
            font-weight:600;
            font-size:.95rem;
            transition:border-color .3s;
        }
        .faq-cta-card .btn-outline-white:hover { border-color:#fff; }

        /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
           8. SUBSCRIBE / NEWSLETTER SECTION
        ═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
        .subscribe-section {
            background:var(--primary-dark);
            padding:50px  0 90px 0;
            position:relative;
            overflow:hidden;
        }
        .subscribe-section::after {
            content:'';
            position:absolute;
            bottom:-160px; left:-160px;
            width:500px; height:500px;
            border-radius:50%;
            background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(134,54,248,.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
            pointer-events:none;
        }
        .subscribe-inner {
            display:grid;
            grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
            gap:80px;
            align-items:center;
            position:relative; z-index:1;
        }
        .subscribe-text .section-label { color:var(--gold); }
        .subscribe-text h2 {
            font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;
            font-size:2.6rem;
            color:#fff;
            text-align: left;;
            margin-bottom:16px;
        }
        .subscribe-text p { color:#aaa; font-size:1rem; margin-bottom:24px; }
        .subscribe-perks { list-style:none; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:10px; }
        .subscribe-perks li { display:flex; gap:10px; align-items:center; color:#ccc; font-size:.9rem; }
        .perk-check {
            width:20px; height:20px;
            background:var(--accent-purple);
            border-radius:50%;
            display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
            flex-shrink:0;
        }
        .perk-check::after { content:'✓'; color:#fff; font-size:.7rem; font-weight:700; }

        .subscribe-form-wrap {
            background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);
            border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
            border-radius:var(--radius);
            padding:44px 40px;
        }
        .subscribe-form-wrap h3 { color:#fff; font-size:1.4rem; margin-bottom:8px; }
        .subscribe-form-wrap p { color:#aaa; font-size:.9rem; margin-bottom:28px; }
        .form-row { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:14px; }
        .form-control {
            width:100%;
            padding:14px 18px;
            background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);
            border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
            border-radius:8px;
            color:#fff;
            font-size:.95rem;
            outline:none;
            transition:border-color .25s;
        }
        .form-control::placeholder { color:rgba(255,255,255,.4); }
        .form-control:focus { border-color:var(--accent-purple); }
        .form-control option { background:#1a1040; color:#fff; }
        .subscribe-form-wrap .btn { width:100%; text-align:center; padding:15px; }
        .form-note { color:rgba(255,255,255,.35); font-size:.8rem; text-align:center; margin-top:10px; }

        /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
           9. CONTACT SECTION
        ═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
        .contact-section { background:var(--white); }
        .contact-section .section-head {
            text-align:center;
            max-width:680px;
            margin:0 auto 64px;
        }
        .contact-section .section-head h2 {
            font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;
            font-size:2.8rem;
            color:var(--primary-dark);
            margin-bottom:16px;
        }
        .contact-section .section-head p { color:var(--text-light); font-size:1.05rem; }

        .contact-inner {
            display:grid;
            grid-template-columns:1fr 1.6fr;
            gap:60px;
            align-items:start;
        }
        .contact-info h3 {
            font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;
            font-size:1.6rem;
            color:var(--primary-dark);
            margin-bottom:16px;
        }
        .contact-info > p { color:var(--text-light); margin-bottom:36px; font-size:.95rem; }

        .contact-info-items { display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:20px; margin-bottom:36px; }
        .contact-info-item { display:flex; gap:16px; align-items:flex-start; }
        .contact-icon {
            width:46px; height:46px;
            background:#f0e8ff;
            border-radius:10px;
            display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
            flex-shrink:0;
        }
        .contact-icon svg { width:22px; height:22px; fill:var(--accent-purple); }
        .contact-info-item h4 { font-size:.95rem; color:var(--primary-dark); margin-bottom:4px; }
        .contact-info-item p { color:var(--text-light); font-size:.9rem; margin:0; }

        .social-links { display:flex; gap:12px; }
        .social-link {
            width:42px; height:42px;
            border-radius:50%;
            background:#f0e8ff;
            display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
            color:var(--accent-purple);
            font-size:.9rem;
            font-weight:700;
            transition:background .25s, color .25s;
        }
        .social-link:hover { background:var(--accent-purple); color:#fff; }

        /* Contact Form */
        .contact-form-card {
            background:var(--white);
            border-radius:var(--radius);
            padding:50px 44px;
            box-shadow:0 20px 60px rgba(6,3,23,.1);
            border:1px solid #f0eaf8;
        }
        .contact-form-card h3 { font-size:1.5rem; color:var(--primary-dark); margin-bottom:8px; }
        .contact-form-card > p { color:var(--text-light); font-size:.93rem; margin-bottom:32px; }

        .cf-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:16px; margin-bottom:16px; }
        .cf-full { margin-bottom:16px; }

        .cf-label { display:block; font-size:.83rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--text-dark); margin-bottom:7px; letter-spacing:.3px; }
        .cf-input, .cf-select, .cf-textarea {
            width:100%;
            padding:13px 16px;
            border:2px solid #e8e0f0;
            border-radius:8px;
            font-size:.93rem;
            color:var(--text-dark);
            background:#fff;
            outline:none;
            transition:border-color .25s, box-shadow .25s;
            font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;
        }
        .cf-input:focus, .cf-select:focus, .cf-textarea:focus {
            border-color:var(--accent-purple);
            box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(134,54,248,.1);
        }
        .cf-textarea { resize:vertical; min-height:120px; }
        .cf-select { cursor:pointer; }

        .budget-options { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px; margin-bottom:24px; }
        .budget-btn {
            padding:9px 18px;
            border-radius:50px;
            border:2px solid #e8e0f0;
            background:transparent;
            color:var(--text-mid);
            font-size:.85rem;
            cursor:pointer;
            transition:all .2s;
            font-family:'Open Sans',sans-serif;
        }
        .budget-btn.selected, .budget-btn:hover {
            background:var(--accent-purple);
            border-color:var(--accent-purple);
            color:#fff;
        }

        .cf-checkbox-row {
            display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:12px;
            margin-bottom:28px;
            font-size:.88rem;
            color:var(--text-light);
        }
        .cf-checkbox-row input[type=checkbox] { margin-top:3px; accent-color:var(--accent-purple); flex-shrink:0; }

        .cf-submit {
            width:100%;
            padding:16px;
            background:var(--accent-purple);
            color:#fff;
            border:none;
            border-radius:8px;
            font-size:1rem;
            font-weight:700;
            cursor:pointer;
            transition:background .3s, transform .2s;
        }
        .cf-submit:hover { background:#722bd4; transform:translateY(-2px); }

        /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
           10. ENHANCED FOOTER
        ═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
        .site-footer {
            background:var(--primary-dark);
            padding-top:80px;
        }
        .footer-top {
            display:grid;
            grid-template-columns:2.2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1.8fr;
            gap:40px;
            padding-bottom:60px;
            border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
        }
        .footer-brand .f-logo {
            font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;
            font-size:1.6rem;
            font-weight:700;
            color:#fff;
            margin-bottom:16px;
            display:block;
        }
        .footer-brand .f-logo span { color:var(--accent-purple); }
        .footer-brand p { color:#888; font-size:.88rem; line-height:1.8; margin-bottom:24px; }
        .footer-awards {
            display:flex; gap:12px; flex-wrap:wrap;
        }
        .f-award {
            padding:7px 14px;
            border-radius:50px;
            border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
            color:#ccc;
            font-size:.75rem;
            font-weight:600;
        }

        .footer-col h4 { color:#fff; font-size:1rem; font-weight:700; margin-bottom:22px; }
        .footer-col ul { list-style:none; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:10px; }
        .footer-col ul li a { color:#888; font-size:.88rem; transition:color .25s; }
        .footer-col ul li a:hover { color:var(--accent-purple); }

        .footer-newsletter h4 { color:#fff; font-size:1rem; font-weight:700; margin-bottom:14px; }
        .footer-newsletter p { color:#888; font-size:.85rem; margin-bottom:18px; }
        .footer-email-form { display:flex; gap:0; }
        .footer-email-form input {
            flex:1;
            padding:12px 16px;
            background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);
            border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
            border-right:none;
            border-radius:6px 0 0 6px;
            color:#fff;
            font-size:.88rem;
            outline:none;
        }
        .footer-email-form input::placeholder { color:rgba(255,255,255,.35); }
        .footer-email-form button {
            padding:12px 18px;
            background:var(--accent-purple);
            border:none;
            border-radius:0 6px 6px 0;
            color:#fff;
            font-size:.88rem;
            font-weight:600;
            cursor:pointer;
            transition:background .25s;
        }
        .footer-email-form button:hover { background:#722bd4; }

        .footer-bottom {
            display:flex;
            justify-content:space-between;
            align-items:center;
            padding:24px 0;
            border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
        }
        .footer-bottom p { color:#555; font-size:.83rem; }
        .footer-bottom-links { display:flex; gap:24px; }
        .footer-bottom-links a { color:#555; font-size:.83rem; transition:color .25s; }
        .footer-bottom-links a:hover { color:var(--accent-purple); }

        /* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
           RESPONSIVE
        ═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
        @media (max-width:1100px) {
            .solutions-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);}
            .footer-top { grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
        }
        @media (max-width:900px) {
            .service-panel.active, .why-us-inner, .subscribe-inner, .contact-inner, .faq-inner { grid-template-columns:1fr; flex-direction:column; }
            .service-panel.active { flex-direction:column; }
            .award-cards { grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
            .genres-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
            .testi-card { flex:0 0 calc(50% - 14px); }
            .footer-top { grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
            .why-us-inner { display:flex; flex-direction:column; }
            .why-pillars { grid-template-columns:repeat(2, 1fr); }
        }
        @media (max-width:600px) {
            .solutions-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
 }
            .genres-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
            .testi-card { flex:0 0 100%; }
            .cf-grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
            .footer-top { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
            .footer-bottom { flex-direction:column; gap:12px; text-align:center; }
            .why-pillars { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
        }


        .testimonials .section-head .section-label {
    position: absolute;
    top: -71px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    font-size: 5.5rem;
    opacity: 0.06;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    z-index: 0;
}
.testimonials .section-head {
    position: relative;
}

.testimonials .section-head h2 {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}




/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   TESTIMONIALS V2 - TWO-COLUMN IMAGE CARDS
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.tv2-section {
    background: var(--bg-light);
}

.tv2-section .section-head {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 0 auto 64px;
    position: relative;
}


.tv2-section .section-head .section-label {
    position: absolute;
    top: -71px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    font-size: 5.5rem;
    opacity: 0.06;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    z-index: 0;
    color: #722bd4;
}

.tv2-section .section-head h2 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.tv2-section .section-head p {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* Carousel wrapper */
.tv2-carousel {
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.tv2-track {
    display: flex;
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.2,1);
    will-change: transform;
}

/* Each slide = 2 cards side by side */
.tv2-slide {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
    padding: 0 4px;
}

/* Individual card: image left, content right */
.tv2-card {
    display: flex;
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(6,3,23,.08);
    transition: transform .3s, box-shadow .3s;
}

.tv2-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(6,3,23,.12);
}

/* Book image side */
.tv2-card-image {
    flex: 0 0 250px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0e8ff, #e8e0f5);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 24px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.tv2-card-image::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -30px;
    right: -30px;
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(134,54,248,.1);
}

.tv2-card-image img {
    width: 200px;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 6px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(3,18,40,.35);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    transition: transform .3s;
}

.tv2-card:hover .tv2-card-image img {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

/* Content side */
.tv2-card-content {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 28px 28px 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.tv2-stars {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.tv2-quote {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.tv2-detail {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

/* Author row */
.tv2-author-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.tv2-author-info strong {
    display: block;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.tv2-author-info span {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}

/* Genre tags */
.tv2-tags {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.tv2-tag {
    background: #f0e8ff;
    color: var(--accent-purple);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

/* Navigation */
.tv2-nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-top: 48px;
}

.tv2-arrow {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #fff;
    border: 2px solid #e0daea;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all .25s;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.tv2-arrow:hover {
    background: var(--accent-purple);
    border-color: var(--accent-purple);
    color: #fff;
}

.tv2-dots {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
}

.tv2-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #ddd;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background .25s, transform .25s;
}

.tv2-dot.active {
    background: var(--accent-purple);
    transform: scale(1.4);
}

/* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .tv2-slide {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
    }
    .tv2-card-image {
        flex: 0 0 160px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .tv2-card {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    .tv2-card-image {
        flex: none;
        height: 220px;
        padding: 20px;
    }
    .tv2-card-image img {
        width: 120px;
        height: 180px;
    }
    .tv2-quote {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   CTA SCATTER - FLOATING IMAGES + DARK BG
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.cta-scatter {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--primary-dark);
 
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 100px 0;
}
/* Gradient fade from images to dark background */
.cta-scatter-fade {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    z-index: 2;
    background: linear-gradient(
        to bottom,
        rgba(6,3,23,0) 0%,
        rgba(6,3,23,0.3) 25%,
        rgba(6,3,23,0.75) 45%,
        rgba(6,3,23,1) 60%,
        rgba(6,3,23,1) 100%
    );
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Center content */
.cta-scatter-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 650px;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

.cta-scatter-label {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    padding: 8px 22px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.cta-scatter-title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 3.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    text-align: center;
}

.cta-scatter-title em {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--gold);
}

.cta-scatter-desc {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.cta-scatter-btns {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
}

.cta-scatter-outline {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 13px 30px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: border-color .3s, background .3s;
}

.cta-scatter-outline:hover {
    border-color: #fff;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    color: #fff;
}

/* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .cta-scatter {
        min-height: 600px;
        padding-bottom: 60px;
    }
    .cta-scatter-title {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }
    .cta-float-img {
        width: 80px;
        height: 100px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .cta-float-img {
        width: 60px;
        height: 80px;
    }
    .cta-scatter-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
}



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

.cta-scatter::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: rgba(6,3,23,0.75);
    z-index: 1;
}

.cta-scatter-images {
    z-index: 2;
}

.cta-scatter-fade {
    z-index: 3;
}

.cta-scatter-content {
    z-index: 4;
}

.genre-memoir .genre-bg {
    background: url('images/2148373805.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
}

.genre-business .genre-bg {
    background: url('images/top-view-office-elements_1921-144.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
}

.genre-selfhelp .genre-bg {
    background: url('images/bookworm-having-breakfast_1098-16977.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
}

.genre-fiction .genre-bg {
    background: url('images/front-view-man-reading-book_23-2149744695.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
}

.genre-childrens .genre-bg {
    background: url('images/school-children-library-reading-books-doing-homework-prepare-school-project-lessons_98296-10397.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
}
.genre-nonfiction .genre-bg {
    background: url('images/2149082207.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
}


.genres-section .section-head .section-label {
    position: absolute;
    display: inline;
    top: -71px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    font-size: 5.5rem;
    opacity: 0.06;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    z-index: 10;
    color: #722bd4;
} 
.genres-section .section-head {
    position: relative;
    overflow: visible;
}

.faq-section .section-head .section-label {
    position: absolute;
    display: inline;
    top: -71px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    font-size: 5.5rem;
    opacity: 0.06;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    z-index: 10;
    color: #722bd4;
} 
.faq-section .section-head {
    position: relative;
    overflow: visible;
}
/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   BOOKS HORIZONTAL MARQUEE STRIP
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
.books-marquee-strip {
    background: var(--primary-dark);
    padding: 70px 0 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 100%;
}

.books-marquee-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    animation: marquee-left 40s linear infinite;
    width: max-content;
}

.books-marquee-track img {
    width: 140px;
    height: 210px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.books-marquee-track img:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

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

/* Hero top title enhanced */
.hero-top-title {
    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--accent-purple);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2.5px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: inline-block;
}

/* Inline email form */
.hero-inline-form {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 500px;
    border-radius: 5px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(6,3,23,.12);
    margin-top: 10px;
}

.hero-email-input {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    border: 2px solid #e0daea;
    border-right: none;
    border-radius: 5px 0 0 5px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    outline: none;
    transition: border-color 0.25s;
}

.hero-email-input::placeholder {
    color: #999;
}

.hero-email-input:focus {
    border-color: var(--accent-purple);
}

.hero-form-btn {
    padding: 16px 28px;
    background: var(--accent-purple);
    color: #fff;
    border: 2px solid var(--accent-purple);
    border-radius: 0 5px 5px 0;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    cursor: pointer;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: background 0.3s, transform 0.2s;
}

.hero-form-btn:hover {
    background: #722bd4;
    border-color: #722bd4;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .hero-inline-form {
        flex-direction: column;
        border-radius: 5px;
    }
    .hero-email-input {
        border-right: 2px solid #e0daea;
        border-radius: 5px 5px 0 0;
        border-bottom: none;
    }
    .hero-form-btn {
        border-radius: 0 0 5px 5px;
        width: 100%;
    }
}

span.section-label {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display';
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   PROPOSAL POPUP FORM
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Overlay */
.pp-overlay {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: rgba(6,3,23,0.7);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    z-index: 9999;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 20px;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.pp-overlay.active {
    display: flex;
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Modal container */
.pp-modal {
    display: flex;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 960px;
    max-height: 90vh;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(6,3,23,.35);
    position: relative;
    transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.97);
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.2,1);
}

.pp-overlay.active .pp-modal {
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

/* Close button */
.pp-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px;
    right: 20px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: #999;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 10;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: background 0.25s, color 0.25s;
}

.pp-close:hover {
    background: #f0e8ff;
    color: #8636f8;
}

/* ── LEFT PANEL: BRANDING ── */
.pp-left {
    flex: 0 0 320px;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #060317 0%, #1a0b3d 50%, #2d1566 100%);
    padding: 48px 36px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Decorative circles */
.pp-left::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -80px;
    right: -80px;
    width: 250px;
    height: 250px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(134,54,248,.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.pp-left::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -60px;
    left: -60px;
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(232,201,106,.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.pp-left-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.pp-badge-label {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(134,54,248,.25);
    border: 1px solid rgba(134,54,248,.3);
    color: #c9a0ff;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.pp-left-title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.pp-left-desc {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

/* Trust items */
.pp-trust-items {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
}

.pp-trust-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.pp-trust-icon {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.07);
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ── RIGHT PANEL: FORM ── */
.pp-right {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 40px 40px;
    overflow-y: auto;
    max-height: 90vh;
}

.pp-form-title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: #060317;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.pp-form-subtitle {
    color: #888;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

/* ── STEP INDICATORS ── */
.pp-steps {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.pp-step {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    color: #bbb;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: color 0.3s;
}

.pp-step.active {
    color: #8636f8;
}

.pp-step.completed {
    color: #22c55e;
}

.pp-step span {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #eee;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #999;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.pp-step.active span {
    background: #8636f8;
    color: #fff;
}

.pp-step.completed span {
    background: #22c55e;
    color: #fff;
}

.pp-step-line {
    flex: 1;
    height: 2px;
    background: #eee;
    margin: 0 12px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.pp-step-line.filled {
    background: #8636f8;
}

/* ── STEP PANELS ── */
.pp-step-panel {
    display: none;
}

.pp-step-panel.active {
    display: block;
    animation: ppFadeIn 0.3s ease;
}

@keyframes ppFadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(10px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}

/* ── FORM FIELDS ── */
.pp-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.pp-field {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.pp-field-full {
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.pp-label {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #333;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.pp-input,
.pp-select,
.pp-textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    border: 2px solid #e8e0f0;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #333;
    background: #fff;
    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    outline: none;
    transition: border-color 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
}

.pp-input:focus,
.pp-select:focus,
.pp-textarea:focus {
    border-color: #8636f8;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(134,54,248,.08);
}

.pp-input::placeholder,
.pp-textarea::placeholder {
    color: #aaa;
}

.pp-select {
    cursor: pointer;
    appearance: auto;
}

.pp-textarea {
    resize: vertical;
    min-height: 100px;
}

/* ── BUDGET BUTTONS ── */
.pp-budget-options {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
}

.pp-budget-btn {
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 2px solid #e8e0f0;
    background: transparent;
    color: #666;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s;
}

.pp-budget-btn.selected,
.pp-budget-btn:hover {
    background: #8636f8;
    border-color: #8636f8;
    color: #fff;
}

/* ── CHECKBOX ── */
.pp-checkbox-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: #888;
}

.pp-checkbox-row input[type=checkbox] {
    margin-top: 3px;
    accent-color: #8636f8;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ── BUTTONS ── */
.pp-btn-next,
.pp-btn-submit {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px;
    background: #8636f8;
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.3s, transform 0.2s;
    margin-top: 8px;
}

.pp-btn-next:hover,
.pp-btn-submit:hover {
    background: #722bd4;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.pp-btn-back {
    padding: 14px 24px;
    background: transparent;
    color: #888;
    border: 2px solid #e8e0f0;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.pp-btn-back:hover {
    border-color: #8636f8;
    color: #8636f8;
}

.pp-btn-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 8px;
}

.pp-btn-row .pp-btn-next,
.pp-btn-row .pp-btn-submit {
    flex: 1;
    margin-top: 0;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE
═══════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .pp-modal {
        flex-direction: column;
        max-height: 95vh;
    }

    .pp-left {
        flex: none;
        padding: 30px 24px;
    }

    .pp-left-title {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    .pp-trust-items {
        flex-direction: row;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 10px;
    }

    .pp-trust-item {
        font-size: 0.78rem;
    }

    .pp-right {
        padding: 28px 24px;
    }

    .pp-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .pp-btn-row {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .pp-left {
        padding: 24px 20px;
    }

    .pp-left-desc {
        display: none;
    }

    .pp-right {
        padding: 24px 18px;
    }

    .pp-steps {
        font-size: 0.72rem;
    }
}

.pp-left-title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    text-align: left;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
label {
    color: black;
}


@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .section-head .section-label {
        position: relative !important;
        top: auto !important;
        left: auto !important;
        transform: none !important;
        font-size: 0.8rem !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
        letter-spacing: 2px !important;
        display: inline-block !important;
    }
}



.gw-hero {
    overflow: hidden;
}

.gw-hero .container {
    overflow: hidden;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .gw-hero-visual {
        display: none;
    }
    .gw-hero-inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .gw-hero-form {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 280px !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {


    .gw-hero-text {
    display: flex;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}
    .gw-hero-text h1 {
        font-size: 2rem;
        overflow: hidden;
        word-wrap: break-word;
    }
    .gw-hero-text > p {
          overflow: hidden;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        padding: 0 10px;
    }
    .gw-hero-form {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    .gw-hero-email {
                text-align: center;
        width: 100%;
        border-right: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
        border-radius: 6px 6px 0 0;
        border-bottom: none;
    }
    .gw-hero-form-btn {
        border-radius: 0 0 6px 6px;
        width: 100%;
    }
    h2 {
        font-size: 1.8rem !important;
    }
}




/* ── BY THE NUMBERS ── */
.abt-impact {
    padding: 120px 0;
    background: var(--primary-dark);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.abt-impact::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -200px; right: -200px;
    width: 600px; height: 600px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(134,54,248,.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.abt-impact .section-head {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 0 auto 64px;
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.abt-impact .section-head .section-label { color: var(--gold); }
.abt-impact .section-head h2 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.abt-impact .section-head p { color: #aaa; }

.abt-impact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.abt-impact-card {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 36px 28px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: background .3s, transform .3s;
}
.abt-impact-card:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.abt-impact-num {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 3.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.abt-impact-card h4 {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.abt-impact-card p {
    color: #777;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Big cards span wider */
.abt-impact-big {
    background: rgba(134,54,248,.08);
    border-color: rgba(134,54,248,.15);
}
.abt-impact-big .abt-impact-num {
    font-size: 3.8rem;
}

/* Trust badges row */
.abt-trust-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.abt-trust-badge {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 12px 22px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.03);
    transition: border-color .25s;
}

.abt-trust-badge:hover {
    border-color: rgba(134,54,248,.3);
}

.abt-trust-badge i {
    color: var(--accent-purple);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.abt-trust-badge span {
    color: #ccc;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .abt-impact-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .abt-impact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .abt-impact-num { font-size: 2.4rem; }
    .abt-impact-big .abt-impact-num { font-size: 2.8rem; }
    .abt-trust-row { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
}


.service-link{
display:inline-block;
margin-left:15px;
font-size:14px;
color:#ffffff;
text-decoration:none;
font-weight:500;
}

.service-link:hover{
text-decoration:underline;
color: white;
}
.pp-trust-icon img {
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}
.timeline-flex{
display:flex;
align-items:center;
gap:60px;
}

.timeline-content{
flex:1;
}

.timeline-image{
flex:1;
text-align:right;
}

.timeline-image img{
max-width:100%;
border-radius:10px;
}

.timeline-list{
margin:25px 0;
padding-left:20px;
}

.timeline-list li{
margin-bottom:12px;
}

.btn-primary{
display:inline-block;
padding:12px 28px;
background:#000;
color:#fff;
text-decoration:none;
border-radius:5px;
}
/* Timeline Dark Section Fix */

.mkt-timeline{
    color:#fff;
}

.mkt-timeline h2 {
    color: #fff;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    text-align: left;
}


.mkt-timeline p{
    color:#fffc;
}

.mkt-timeline .timeline-list li{
    color:#fffc;
}

.mkt-timeline .section-label{
    color:var(--gold);
    font-weight:600;
}

.mkt-timeline strong{
    color:#fff;
}
.gw-hero-visual .img-main {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, .4);
}



.abt-hero {
    min-height: 90vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: stretch;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;

    /* Full background image */
    background: url('images/ghostwriting.JPG') center/cover no-repeat !important;

    /* Fallback dark color */
    background-color: var(--primary-dark);
}

/* Dark overlay */
.abt-hero::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
    background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.7); /* adjust opacity */
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Hero content on top of overlay */
.abt-hero-left,
.abt-hero-right {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Optional: make image in right column hidden (if you want full bg) */
.abt-hero-right img {
    display: none; /* remove if you still want the img element visible */
}


.abt-story {
    padding: 120px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;

    /* Full background image */
    background: url('images/book-marketing-image.png') center/cover no-repeat fixed;

    /* Fallback background color for overlay effect */
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
}

/* Overlay for light effect */
.abt-story::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
    background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.83); /* adjust opacity for desired light overlay */
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Content above overlay */
.abt-story > .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}


@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .hero {
        padding: 20px 0 40px;
    }
    .hero-content {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .hero-text h1 {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }
    .hero-text p {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
    .hero-image {
        height: 400px;
    }
    .hero-inline-form {
        max-width: 100%;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
    .logo-grid.hero-logo-grid {
        justify-content: center;
        margin: 15px auto 0;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero {
        padding: 15px 0 30px;
    }
    .hero-text h1 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    .hero-image {
        display: none;
    }
    .hero-inline-form {
        flex-direction: column;
        border-radius: 5px;
    }
    .hero-email-input {
        border-right: 2px solid #e0daea;
        border-radius: 5px 5px 0 0;
        border-bottom: none;
        width: 100%;
    }
    .hero-form-btn {
        border-radius: 0 0 5px 5px;
        width: 100%;
    }
    .logo-grid.hero-logo-grid {
        gap: 8px;
    }
    .logo-item {
        width: 60px;
        height: 60px;
    }
    .hero-text h1 .highlight {
        padding: 0 6px;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .top-bar .btn-cta {
        width: 80%;
        text-align: center;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    
    .hero-text h1 {
        font-size: 1.7rem;
    }
    .hero-text p {
        font-size: 0.88rem;
        padding: 0 10px;
    }
    .logo-item {
        width: 50px;
        height: 50px;
    }
}







.pub-plat-cards {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 18px;
}
.abt-story {
    padding: 120px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: url(images/book-marketing-image.png) center / cover no-repeat fixed !important;
    background-color: var(--bg-light) !important;
}
.pub-plat-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(1, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}