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      * {
        box-sizing: border-box;
        margin: 0;
        padding: 0;
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        scroll-behavior: smooth;
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      body {
        font-family: "Sora", sans-serif;
        background: var(--cream);
        color: var(--ink);
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        -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
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      h1,
      h2,
      h3,
      .display {
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      img {
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      .eyebrow {
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        font-weight: 600;
        opacity: 0.7;
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      .wrap {
        max-width: 1360px;
        margin: 0 auto;
        padding: 0 56px;
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      /* ---------- annotation tag (designer's spec label, not site copy) ---------- */
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        z-index: 5;
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        color: var(--lotus);
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      /* ---------- media placeholder blocks (stand in for photography/video) ---------- */
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        background-size: cover;
        background-position: center;
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      /* gradient "photography" treatments, named per brief scene */
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        background:
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            120% 90% at 20% 110%,
            rgba(217, 162, 75, 0.55),
            transparent 60%
          ),
          linear-gradient(
            180deg,
            #cfa8bd 0%,
            #a9836f 32%,
            #4f5a3f 62%,
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            rgba(232, 163, 194, 0.35),
            transparent 60%
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        background: linear-gradient(
          120deg,
          #6d7c56 0%,
          #3c4b34 40%,
          #16251b 100%
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        background: linear-gradient(
          150deg,
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          #b7a37c 55%,
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          160deg,
          #f0c3d8 0%,
          #d98cae 55%,
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          160deg,
          #ecd3a0 0%,
          #d9a24b 60%,
          #8a5f2a 100%
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        background: linear-gradient(
          160deg,
          #c9b6c8 0%,
          #8f7d8a 40%,
          #364638 100%
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            80% 60% at 80% 0%,
            rgba(217, 162, 75, 0.25),
            transparent 60%
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        background: linear-gradient(150deg, #e3b6c9 0%, #b57893 100%);
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        background:
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            70% 60% at 50% 0%,
            rgba(232, 163, 194, 0.28),
            transparent 65%
          ),
          linear-gradient(180deg, #1c2e22 0%, #0e160f 100%);
      }

      /* ---------- real photography (Nature Club Life Center, own venue) ---------- */
      .img-entrance-welcome,
      .img-entrance-glow,
      .img-entrance-balloons,
      .img-equipment-dumbbell-rack,
      .img-equipment-medicine-balls,
      .img-equipment-kettlebells,
      .img-equipment-closeup,
      .img-icon-motif-01,
      .img-icon-motif-02,
      .img-icon-motif-03,
      .img-green-life-motif,
      .img-icon-motif-04,
      .img-icon-motif-05,
      .img-icon-motif-06,
      .img-icon-motif-07,
      .img-icon-motif-om,
      .img-wall-art-chakra,
      .img-wall-art-gallery,
      .img-wall-art-buddha,
      .img-guests-waiting-01,
      .img-guests-waiting-02,
      .img-yoga-seated-twist,
      .img-yoga-pigeon-pose,
      .img-yoga-forward-fold,
      .img-yoga-portrait,
      .img-yoga-balance-pose,
      .img-yoga-side-stretch,
      .img-yoga-backbend,
      .img-yoga-extended-pose,
      .img-yoga-jump,
      .img-yoga-single-leg-balance,
      .img-yoga-leg-hold,
      .img-yoga-arm-balance,
      .img-yoga-pose-13,
      .img-yoga-pose-14,
      .img-yoga-practice,
      .img-yoga-pose-15,
      .img-yoga-pose-16,
      .img-guest-pose,
      .img-yoga-warrior-pose,
      .img-yoga-pose-17,
      .img-yoga-pose-18,
      .img-yoga-pose-19,
      .img-yoga-wall-stretch,
      .img-yoga-jump-pose,
      .img-yoga-lying-pose,
      .img-yoga-lying-variant,
      .img-yoga-relax-pose,
      .img-yoga-relax-variant,
      .img-yoga-seated-pose,
      .img-community-mixed-group,
      .img-community-women-group,
      .img-community-staff-group,
      .img-community-group-01,
      .img-community-women-staff,
      .img-community-men-staff,
      .img-guest-honoree-portrait,
      .img-opening-ceremony-01,
      .img-opening-ceremony-02,
      .img-family-visit,
      .img-family-visit-02 {
        background-size: cover;
        background-position: center;
      }

      /* ---------- licensed stock photography (Pexels, self-hosted) ---------- */
      .img-hero-diverse-yoga-class,
      .img-family-porch-workout,
      .img-yoga-warrior-cloudscape,
      .img-women-yoga-diversity,
      .img-yoga-beach-sunrise,
      .img-leaf-macro-green,
      .img-forest-walk-sunrise,
      .img-kids-yoga-outdoor,
      .img-women-yoga-studio-marble,
      .img-senior-couple-stretch,
      .img-yoga-handstand-assist,
      .img-meditation-lotus-cushion,
      .img-acai-berry-bowl,
      .img-about-grandmother-granddaughter-yoga,
      .img-contact-sunrise-road,
      .img-franchise-modern-reception,
      .img-transform-before-stretch,
      .img-transform-after-confident,
      .img-testimonial-meera,
      .img-testimonial-arjun,
      .img-testimonial-kavya,
      .img-testimonial-rao-family {
        background-size: cover;
        background-position: center;
      }
      .img-entrance-welcome {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/entrance-welcome.webp");
      }
      .img-entrance-glow {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/entrance-glow.webp");
      }
      .img-entrance-balloons {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/entrance-balloons.webp");
      }
      .img-equipment-dumbbell-rack {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/equipment-dumbbell-rack.webp");
      }
      .img-equipment-medicine-balls {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/equipment-medicine-balls.webp");
      }
      .img-equipment-kettlebells {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/equipment-kettlebells.webp");
      }
      .img-equipment-closeup {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/equipment-closeup.webp");
      }
      .img-icon-motif-01 {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/icon-motif-01.webp");
      }
      .img-icon-motif-02 {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/icon-motif-02.webp");
      }
      .img-icon-motif-03 {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/icon-motif-03.webp");
      }
      .img-green-life-motif {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/green-life-motif.webp");
      }
      .img-icon-motif-04 {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/icon-motif-04.webp");
      }
      .img-icon-motif-05 {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/icon-motif-05.webp");
      }
      .img-icon-motif-06 {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/icon-motif-06.webp");
      }
      .img-icon-motif-07 {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/icon-motif-07.webp");
      }
      .img-icon-motif-om {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/icon-motif-om.webp");
      }
      .img-wall-art-chakra {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/wall-art-chakra.webp");
      }
      .img-wall-art-gallery {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/wall-art-gallery.webp");
      }
      .img-wall-art-buddha {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/wall-art-buddha.webp");
      }
      .img-guests-waiting-01 {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/guests-waiting-01.webp");
      }
      .img-guests-waiting-02 {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/guests-waiting-02.webp");
      }
      .img-yoga-seated-twist {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/yoga-seated-twist.webp");
      }
      .img-yoga-pigeon-pose {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/yoga-pigeon-pose.webp");
      }
      .img-yoga-forward-fold {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/yoga-forward-fold.webp");
      }
      .img-yoga-portrait {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/yoga-portrait.webp");
      }
      .img-yoga-balance-pose {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/yoga-balance-pose.webp");
      }
      .img-yoga-side-stretch {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/yoga-side-stretch.webp");
      }
      .img-yoga-backbend {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/yoga-backbend.webp");
      }
      .img-yoga-extended-pose {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/yoga-extended-pose.webp");
      }
      .img-yoga-jump {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/yoga-jump.webp");
      }
      .img-yoga-single-leg-balance {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/yoga-single-leg-balance.webp");
      }
      .img-yoga-leg-hold {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/yoga-leg-hold.webp");
      }
      .img-yoga-arm-balance {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/yoga-arm-balance.webp");
      }
      .img-yoga-pose-13 {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/yoga-pose-13.webp");
      }
      .img-yoga-pose-14 {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/yoga-pose-14.webp");
      }
      .img-yoga-practice {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/yoga-practice.webp");
      }
      .img-yoga-pose-15 {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/yoga-pose-15.webp");
      }
      .img-yoga-pose-16 {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/yoga-pose-16.webp");
      }
      .img-guest-pose {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/guest-pose.webp");
      }
      .img-yoga-warrior-pose {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/yoga-warrior-pose.webp");
      }
      .img-yoga-pose-17 {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/yoga-pose-17.webp");
      }
      .img-yoga-pose-18 {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/yoga-pose-18.webp");
      }
      .img-yoga-pose-19 {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/yoga-pose-19.webp");
      }
      .img-yoga-wall-stretch {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/yoga-wall-stretch.webp");
      }
      .img-yoga-jump-pose {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/yoga-jump-pose.webp");
      }
      .img-yoga-lying-pose {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/yoga-lying-pose.webp");
      }
      .img-yoga-lying-variant {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/yoga-lying-variant.webp");
      }
      .img-yoga-relax-pose {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/yoga-relax-pose.webp");
      }
      .img-yoga-relax-variant {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/yoga-relax-variant.webp");
      }
      .img-yoga-seated-pose {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/yoga-seated-pose.webp");
      }
      .img-community-mixed-group {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/community-mixed-group.webp");
      }
      .img-community-women-group {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/community-women-group.webp");
      }
      .img-community-staff-group {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/community-staff-group.webp");
      }
      .img-community-group-01 {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/community-group-01.webp");
      }
      .img-community-women-staff {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/community-women-staff.webp");
      }
      .img-community-men-staff {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/community-men-staff.webp");
      }
      .img-guest-honoree-portrait {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/guest-honoree-portrait.webp");
      }
      .img-opening-ceremony-01 {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/opening-ceremony-01.webp");
      }
      .img-opening-ceremony-02 {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/opening-ceremony-02.webp");
      }
      .img-family-visit {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/family-visit.webp");
      }
      .img-family-visit-02 {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/family-visit-02.webp");
      }
      .img-hero-diverse-yoga-class {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/hero-diverse-yoga-class.webp");
      }
      .img-family-porch-workout {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/family-porch-workout.webp");
      }
      .img-yoga-warrior-cloudscape {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/yoga-warrior-cloudscape.webp");
      }
      .img-women-yoga-diversity {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/women-yoga-diversity.webp");
      }
      .img-yoga-beach-sunrise {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/yoga-beach-sunrise.webp");
      }
      .img-leaf-macro-green {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/leaf-macro-green.webp");
      }
      .img-forest-walk-sunrise {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/forest-walk-sunrise.webp");
      }
      .img-kids-yoga-outdoor {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/kids-yoga-outdoor.webp");
      }
      .img-women-yoga-studio-marble {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/women-yoga-studio-marble.webp");
      }
      .img-senior-couple-stretch {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/senior-couple-stretch.webp");
      }
      .img-yoga-handstand-assist {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/yoga-handstand-assist.webp");
      }
      .img-meditation-lotus-cushion {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/meditation-lotus-cushion.webp");
      }
      .img-acai-berry-bowl {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/acai-berry-bowl.webp");
      }
      .img-about-grandmother-granddaughter-yoga {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/about-grandmother-granddaughter-yoga.webp");
      }
      .img-contact-sunrise-road {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/contact-sunrise-road.webp");
      }
      .img-franchise-modern-reception {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/franchise-modern-reception.webp");
      }
      .img-transform-before-stretch {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/transform-before-stretch.webp");
      }
      .img-transform-after-confident {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/transform-after-confident.webp");
      }
      .img-testimonial-meera {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/testimonial-meera.webp");
      }
      .img-testimonial-arjun {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/testimonial-arjun.webp");
      }
      .img-testimonial-kavya {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/testimonial-kavya.webp");
      }
      .img-testimonial-rao-family {
        background-image:
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.08), rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.58)),
          url("../Images/testimonial-rao-family.webp");
      }

      /* ---------- floating lotus petal signature (used sparingly) ---------- */
      .petal {
        position: absolute;
        width: 26px;
        height: 34px;
        opacity: 0.5;
        pointer-events: none;
        background: radial-gradient(
          circle at 35% 30%,
          var(--lotus),
          var(--lotus-deep) 75%
        );
        border-radius: 80% 5% 80% 5%;
        animation: drift 14s ease-in-out infinite;
        filter: blur(0.3px);
      }
      @keyframes drift {
        0% {
          transform: translateY(0) rotate(20deg);
        }
        50% {
          transform: translateY(-26px) rotate(50deg);
        }
        100% {
          transform: translateY(0) rotate(20deg);
        }
      }

      /* ---------- growth-lotus scroll signature, fixed corner ---------- */
      #lotus-progress {
        position: fixed;
        right: 26px;
        top: 50%;
        transform: translateY(-50%);
        width: 34px;
        height: 180px;
        z-index: 60;
        pointer-events: none;
        display: flex;
        align-items: flex-end;
        justify-content: center;
      }
      #lotus-progress svg {
        overflow: visible;
      }
      @media (max-width: 900px) {
        #lotus-progress {
          display: none;
        }
      }

      /* ---------- nav ---------- */
      header.nav {
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        z-index: 100;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: space-between;
        padding: 20px 44px;
        transition:
          background 0.4s var(--ease),
          padding 0.4s var(--ease),
          backdrop-filter 0.4s;
      }
      header.nav.scrolled {
        background: rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.62);
        backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
        padding: 12px 44px;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(246, 241, 230, 0.1);
      }
      header.nav .logo-mark {
        height: 58px;
        transition:
          height 0.4s var(--ease),
          filter 0.4s var(--ease);
        filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25));
      }
      header.nav.scrolled .logo-mark {
        height: 46px;
        filter: brightness(0) invert(1)
          drop-shadow(0 1px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35));
      }
      header.nav nav {
        display: flex;
        gap: 34px;
      }
      header.nav nav a.flash-pill {
        display: none;
      }
      header.nav nav a {
        font-size: 12.5px;
        letter-spacing: 0.12em;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        color: var(--cream);
        font-weight: 500;
        opacity: 0.85;
        border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
        padding-bottom: 3px;
        transition:
          opacity 0.3s,
          border-color 0.3s;
      }
      header.nav nav a:hover {
        opacity: 1;
        border-color: var(--lotus);
      }
      header.nav .cta-pill {
        border: 1px solid rgba(246, 241, 230, 0.5);
        color: var(--cream);
        padding: 9px 22px;
        border-radius: 100px;
        font-size: 12px;
        letter-spacing: 0.08em;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        font-weight: 600;
        transition: 0.3s;
      }
      header.nav .cta-pill:hover {
        background: var(--lotus);
        border-color: var(--lotus);
        color: var(--forest);
      }
      header.nav .nav-right {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
      }
      header.nav .flash-pill {
        background: var(--gold);
        border-color: var(--gold);
        color: var(--forest);
        margin-right: 14px;
        animation: flashPulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
      }
      header.nav .flash-pill:hover {
        background: var(--lotus);
        border-color: var(--lotus);
        color: var(--forest);
        animation-play-state: paused;
      }
      @keyframes flashPulse {
        0%,
        100% {
          box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(217, 162, 75, 0.65);
          transform: scale(1);
        }
        50% {
          box-shadow: 0 0 0 9px rgba(217, 162, 75, 0);
          transform: scale(1.04);
        }
      }
      .nav-toggle {
        display: none;
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: center;
        align-items: flex-end;
        gap: 5px;
        width: 30px;
        height: 30px;
        cursor: pointer;
        z-index: 110;
        flex-shrink: 0;
        background: none;
        border: none;
        padding: 0;
        margin-left: 14px;
        -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
      }
      .nav-toggle:focus-visible {
        outline: 2px solid var(--lotus);
        outline-offset: 4px;
      }
      .nav-toggle span {
        display: block;
        width: 100%;
        height: 2px;
        background: var(--cream);
        border-radius: 2px;
        transition:
          transform 0.35s var(--ease),
          opacity 0.25s,
          width 0.25s;
      }
      header.nav.menu-open .nav-toggle span:nth-child(1) {
        transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
        width: 100%;
      }
      header.nav.menu-open .nav-toggle span:nth-child(2) {
        opacity: 0;
      }
      header.nav.menu-open .nav-toggle span:nth-child(3) {
        transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
        width: 100%;
      }
      @media (max-width: 900px) {
        header.nav,
        header.nav.scrolled {
          padding: 14px 20px;
          flex-wrap: nowrap;
        }
        header.nav.menu-open {
          backdrop-filter: none;
        }
        header.nav .logo-mark {
          position: relative;
          z-index: 115;
        }
        header.nav.menu-open .logo-mark {
          filter: brightness(0) invert(1)
            drop-shadow(0 1px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35));
        }
        header.nav .nav-right {
          position: relative;
          z-index: 115;
        }
        .nav-toggle {
          display: flex;
        }
        header.nav nav {
          position: fixed;
          inset: 0;
          z-index: 105;
          flex-direction: column;
          align-items: center;
          justify-content: center;
          gap: 26px;
          background: rgba(19, 32, 24, 0.97);
          backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
          transform: translateY(-100%);
          opacity: 0;
          pointer-events: none;
          transition:
            transform 0.45s var(--ease),
            opacity 0.4s;
        }
        header.nav.menu-open nav {
          transform: translateY(0);
          opacity: 1;
          pointer-events: auto;
        }
        header.nav nav a {
          font-size: 18px;
        }
        header.nav nav a.flash-pill {
          display: inline-flex;
          margin-top: 10px;
          opacity: 1;
          border-bottom: none;
          padding-bottom: 14px;
        }
        header.nav .flash-pill {
          font-size: 10.5px;
          padding: 8px 14px;
          margin-right: 10px;
          white-space: nowrap;
        }
      }
      @media (max-width: 380px) {
        header.nav .flash-pill {
          font-size: 9px;
          padding: 7px 11px;
          margin-right: 6px;
        }
      }

      /* ---------- scene base ---------- */
      .scene {
        position: relative;
        width: 100%;
      }
      .full {
        min-height: 100vh;
      }

      /* ===================== SCENE 1 — HERO ===================== */
      #scene-1 {
        min-height: 100vh;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        text-align: center;
        color: var(--cream);
        position: relative;
      }
      #scene-1 .media {
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
      }
      #scene-1 .hero-inner {
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
        padding: 0 24px;
      }
      #scene-1 .eyebrow {
        color: var(--cream);
        opacity: 0.75;
        margin-bottom: 26px;
      }
      #scene-1 h1 {
        font-size: clamp(52px, 9vw, 132px);
        font-style: italic;
        font-weight: 400;
        letter-spacing: -0.01em;
      }
      #scene-1 .sub {
        margin-top: 22px;
        font-size: 15px;
        letter-spacing: 0.03em;
        color: rgba(246, 241, 230, 0.75);
        max-width: 440px;
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
      }
      #scene-1 .cta-row {
        margin-top: 46px;
        display: flex;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        justify-content: center;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 16px;
      }
      .btn-primary {
        display: inline-block;
        background: var(--lotus);
        color: var(--forest);
        padding: 17px 40px;
        border-radius: 100px;
        font-size: 13px;
        letter-spacing: 0.1em;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        font-weight: 700;
        transition:
          transform 0.35s var(--ease),
          background 0.35s;
      }
      .btn-primary:hover {
        transform: translateY(-3px);
        background: var(--cream);
      }
      .btn-ghost {
        display: inline-block;
        border: 1px solid rgba(246, 241, 230, 0.55);
        color: var(--cream);
        padding: 16px 36px;
        border-radius: 100px;
        font-size: 13px;
        letter-spacing: 0.1em;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        font-weight: 600;
        transition: 0.3s;
      }
      .btn-ghost:hover {
        background: rgba(246, 241, 230, 0.12);
      }
      .scroll-cue {
        position: absolute;
        bottom: 36px;
        left: 50%;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 10px;
        z-index: 2;
      }
      .scroll-cue span {
        writing-mode: vertical-rl;
        font-size: 10px;
        letter-spacing: 0.2em;
        color: rgba(246, 241, 230, 0.6);
        text-transform: uppercase;
      }
      .scroll-line {
        width: 1px;
        height: 46px;
        background: linear-gradient(
          180deg,
          rgba(246, 241, 230, 0.7),
          transparent
        );
        animation: pulse-line 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
      }
      @keyframes pulse-line {
        0%,
        100% {
          opacity: 0.3;
        }
        50% {
          opacity: 1;
        }
      }

      /* ===================== SCENE 2 — cinematic image + one sentence ===================== */
      #scene-2 {
        min-height: 92vh;
      }
      #scene-2 .media {
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
      }
      #scene-2 .center-line {
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
        height: 92vh;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 0 24px;
      }
      #scene-2 h2 {
        color: var(--cream);
        font-size: clamp(30px, 4.4vw, 58px);
        font-weight: 400;
        max-width: 900px;
        line-height: 1.16;
      }
      #scene-2 h2 em {
        color: var(--lotus);
        font-style: italic;
      }

      /* ===================== SCENE 3 — collage montage ===================== */
      #scene-3 {
        min-height: 100vh;
        background: var(--forest);
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
      }
      .collage-grid {
        flex: 1;
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
        grid-template-rows: 1fr;
        min-height: 78vh;
      }
      .collage-grid .media {
        position: relative;
        border-right: 1px solid rgba(246, 241, 230, 0.08);
      }
      .collage-grid .media:hover {
        filter: brightness(1.12);
      }
      #scene-3 .overlay-text {
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        z-index: 3;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        pointer-events: none;
      }
      #scene-3 .overlay-text h2 {
        color: var(--cream);
        font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 50px);
        font-weight: 400;
      }
      @media (max-width: 900px) {
        .collage-grid {
          grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
          grid-template-rows: repeat(2, 1fr);
        }
      }

      /* ===================== SCENE 4 — split screen ===================== */
      #scene-4 {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
        min-height: 92vh;
      }
      #scene-4 .media {
        height: 100%;
      }
      #scene-4 .text-panel {
        background: var(--cream-dim);
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: center;
        padding: 80px 72px;
      }
      #scene-4 .text-panel h2 {
        font-size: clamp(28px, 3vw, 42px);
        font-weight: 400;
        margin-top: 20px;
        max-width: 420px;
      }
      #scene-4 .text-panel .eyebrow {
        color: var(--lotus-deep);
      }
      @media (max-width: 900px) {
        #scene-4 {
          grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        }
        #scene-4 .media {
          height: 56vh;
        }
        #scene-4 .text-panel {
          padding: 52px 28px;
        }
      }

      /* ===================== SCENE 5 — image grid ===================== */
      #scene-5 {
        padding: 120px 0;
        background: var(--cream);
      }
      #scene-5 .head {
        text-align: center;
        margin-bottom: 64px;
      }
      #scene-5 .head h2 {
        font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 52px);
        font-weight: 400;
      }
      .program-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 2px;
        background: var(--line);
      }
      .program-tile {
        position: relative;
        aspect-ratio: 4/5;
        overflow: hidden;
        cursor: pointer;
      }
      .program-tile .tile-label {
        position: absolute;
        left: 22px;
        bottom: 22px;
        z-index: 3;
        color: var(--cream);
        font-family: "Fraunces", serif;
        font-size: 23px;
        font-weight: 400;
        transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease);
      }
      .program-tile .reveal {
        position: absolute;
        left: 22px;
        bottom: -40px;
        z-index: 3;
        opacity: 0;
        transition: 0.4s var(--ease);
        font-size: 11px;
        letter-spacing: 0.14em;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        color: var(--lotus);
        font-weight: 700;
      }
      .program-tile:hover .tile-label {
        transform: translateY(-30px);
      }
      .program-tile:hover .reveal {
        opacity: 1;
        bottom: 26px;
      }
      .program-tile:hover .media {
        transform: scale(1.06);
      }
      .program-tile .media {
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        transition: transform 0.7s var(--ease);
      }
      @media (max-width: 900px) {
        .program-grid {
          grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        }
      }

      /* ===================== SCENE 6 — parallax ===================== */
      #scene-6 {
        min-height: 100vh;
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
      }
      #scene-6 .media {
        position: absolute;
        inset: -10% 0;
        background-attachment: fixed;
        height: 120%;
      }
      #scene-6 .parallax-copy {
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
        height: 100vh;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: flex-end;
        padding: 0 56px 90px;
      }
      #scene-6 .parallax-copy h2 {
        color: var(--cream);
        font-size: clamp(30px, 4vw, 54px);
        font-weight: 400;
        max-width: 640px;
      }

      /* ===================== SCENE 7 — FRANCHISE ===================== */
      #scene-7 {
        background: var(--forest);
        color: var(--cream);
        padding: 140px 0 110px;
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
      }
      #scene-7 .franchise-head {
        text-align: center;
        margin-bottom: 80px;
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
      }
      #scene-7 .franchise-head .eyebrow {
        color: var(--gold);
      }
      #scene-7 .franchise-head h2 {
        font-size: clamp(36px, 5vw, 64px);
        font-weight: 400;
        margin-top: 18px;
      }
      .franchise-cards {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
        gap: 22px;
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
        margin-bottom: 70px;
      }
      .f-card {
        background: rgba(246, 241, 230, 0.05);
        border: 1px solid rgba(246, 241, 230, 0.14);
        border-radius: var(--radius);
        padding: 32px 26px;
        backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
        transition:
          transform 0.35s var(--ease),
          background 0.35s;
      }
      .f-card:hover {
        transform: translateY(-6px);
        background: rgba(246, 241, 230, 0.09);
      }
      .f-card .icon {
        width: 38px;
        height: 38px;
        margin-bottom: 22px;
      }
      .f-card h3 {
        font-size: 19px;
        font-weight: 500;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
      }
      .f-card p {
        font-size: 12.5px;
        color: rgba(246, 241, 230, 0.6);
        line-height: 1.55;
      }
      .f-card .stat {
        font-family: "Fraunces", serif;
        font-size: 34px;
        color: var(--gold);
        margin-top: 14px;
      }

      .growth-chart {
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
        background: rgba(246, 241, 230, 0.04);
        border: 1px solid rgba(246, 241, 230, 0.12);
        border-radius: var(--radius);
        padding: 44px;
        margin-bottom: 60px;
      }
      .growth-chart .chart-head {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: space-between;
        align-items: baseline;
        margin-bottom: 28px;
      }
      .growth-chart h3 {
        font-size: 20px;
        font-weight: 500;
      }
      .growth-chart .eyebrow {
        color: var(--gold);
      }

      .timeline-row {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: space-between;
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
        margin-bottom: 70px;
        gap: 14px;
      }
      .t-step {
        flex: 1;
        text-align: center;
        position: relative;
      }
      .t-step .dot {
        width: 10px;
        height: 10px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        background: var(--lotus);
        margin: 0 auto 16px;
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
      }
      .t-step .line {
        position: absolute;
        top: 5px;
        left: -50%;
        width: 100%;
        height: 1px;
        background: rgba(246, 241, 230, 0.2);
        z-index: 1;
      }
      .t-step:first-child .line {
        display: none;
      }
      .t-step .num {
        font-size: 10px;
        letter-spacing: 0.14em;
        color: var(--gold);
        text-transform: uppercase;
        margin-bottom: 6px;
      }
      .t-step h4 {
        font-size: 14.5px;
        font-weight: 500;
        margin-bottom: 6px;
      }
      .t-step p {
        font-size: 11.5px;
        color: rgba(246, 241, 230, 0.55);
      }

      #scene-7 .fr-cta {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 16px;
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
      }

      /* ===================== SCENE 8 — India map ===================== */
      #scene-8 {
        padding: 130px 0;
        background: var(--cream);
        position: relative;
      }
      #scene-8 .head {
        text-align: center;
        margin-bottom: 58px;
      }
      #scene-8 .head h2 {
        font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 52px);
        font-weight: 400;
      }
      .map-wrap {
        position: relative;
        max-width: 900px;
        margin: 0 auto;
      }
      .map-wrap svg {
        display: block;
        width: 100%;
        height: auto;
      }
      .map-pin-group {
        position: absolute;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 10px;
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
        cursor: pointer;
        z-index: 2;
      }
      .map-pin-group.label-left {
        flex-direction: row-reverse;
      }
      .map-pin-group.label-top {
        flex-direction: column-reverse;
        gap: 6px;
      }
      .map-pin-group.label-bottom {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 6px;
      }
      .map-pin-group.dot-only .map-pin-label {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: scale(0.85);
        pointer-events: none;
        transition:
          opacity 0.2s,
          transform 0.2s;
      }
      .map-pin-group.dot-only:hover {
        z-index: 5;
      }
      .map-pin-group.dot-only:hover .map-pin-label {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(1);
        pointer-events: auto;
      }
      .map-pin {
        position: relative;
        flex-shrink: 0;
        width: 14px;
        height: 14px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        background: var(--lotus-deep);
        border: 3px solid var(--cream);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(201, 106, 146, 0.25);
        transition: transform 0.25s;
      }
      .map-pin::after {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        inset: -8px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        border: 1px solid var(--lotus-deep);
        animation: ping 2.4s ease-out infinite;
      }
      .map-pin-group:hover .map-pin {
        transform: scale(1.35);
      }
      @keyframes ping {
        0% {
          transform: scale(0.6);
          opacity: 0.9;
        }
        100% {
          transform: scale(2.4);
          opacity: 0;
        }
      }
      .map-pin-label {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        line-height: 1.25;
        background: var(--forest);
        color: var(--cream);
        padding: 6px 14px;
        border-radius: 100px;
        white-space: nowrap;
        box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(21, 32, 24, 0.18);
        transition:
          transform 0.25s var(--ease),
          background 0.25s;
      }
      .map-pin-group:hover .map-pin-label {
        background: var(--lotus-deep);
        transform: translateY(-2px);
      }
      .map-pin-label strong {
        font-size: 11.5px;
        font-weight: 600;
      }
      .map-pin-label small {
        font-size: 9px;
        letter-spacing: 0.04em;
        color: rgba(246, 241, 230, 0.65);
      }
      .map-pin-group:hover .map-pin-label small {
        color: rgba(246, 241, 230, 0.85);
      }
      @media (max-width: 600px) {
        .map-pin-label {
          padding: 5px 10px;
        }
        .map-pin-label strong {
          font-size: 10px;
        }
        .map-pin-label small {
          font-size: 8px;
        }
      }
      .map-tooltip {
        position: absolute;
        width: 230px;
        background: var(--forest);
        color: var(--cream);
        border-radius: 16px;
        padding: 14px;
        opacity: 0;
        pointer-events: none;
        transition:
          opacity 0.3s,
          transform 0.3s;
        transform: translateY(6px);
        z-index: 10;
        box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
      }
      .map-tooltip.show {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
        pointer-events: auto;
      }
      .map-tooltip .thumb {
        height: 100px;
        border-radius: 10px;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
      }
      .map-tooltip h4 {
        font-size: 14px;
        font-weight: 500;
        margin-bottom: 4px;
      }
      .map-tooltip p {
        font-size: 10.5px;
        color: rgba(246, 241, 230, 0.6);
        margin-bottom: 8px;
      }
      .map-tooltip .rating {
        font-size: 10px;
        color: var(--gold);
      }

      /* ===================== SCENE 9 — transformation slider ===================== */
      #scene-9 {
        padding: 130px 0;
        background: var(--cream-dim);
      }
      #scene-9 .head {
        text-align: center;
        margin-bottom: 60px;
      }
      #scene-9 .head h2 {
        font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 52px);
        font-weight: 400;
      }
      .ba-slider {
        position: relative;
        max-width: 840px;
        margin: 0 auto 70px;
        aspect-ratio: 16/8;
        border-radius: var(--radius);
        overflow: hidden;
        box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(21, 32, 24, 0.16);
      }
      .ba-after,
      .ba-before {
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
      }
      .ba-before {
        clip-path: inset(0 50% 0 0);
      }
      .ba-handle {
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        bottom: 0;
        left: 50%;
        width: 3px;
        background: var(--cream);
        transform: translateX(-50%);
        cursor: ew-resize;
      }
      .ba-handle::after {
        content: "⟷";
        position: absolute;
        top: 50%;
        left: 50%;
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
        width: 44px;
        height: 44px;
        background: var(--cream);
        border-radius: 50%;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        font-size: 16px;
        color: var(--forest);
        box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
      }
      .ba-label {
        position: absolute;
        top: 18px;
        font-size: 10px;
        letter-spacing: 0.14em;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        color: #fff;
        font-weight: 700;
        z-index: 5;
      }
      .ba-label.left {
        left: 18px;
      }
      .ba-label.right {
        right: 18px;
      }
      .interview-row {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
        gap: 18px;
      }
      .interview-card {
        position: relative;
        aspect-ratio: 3/4;
        border-radius: 16px;
        overflow: hidden;
        cursor: pointer;
      }
      .interview-card .play {
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        z-index: 3;
      }
      .interview-card .play span {
        width: 46px;
        height: 46px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        background: rgba(246, 241, 230, 0.85);
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        font-size: 13px;
        color: var(--forest);
        transition: transform 0.3s;
      }
      .interview-card:hover .play span {
        transform: scale(1.15);
      }
      .interview-card .name {
        position: absolute;
        left: 14px;
        bottom: 12px;
        z-index: 3;
        color: #fff;
        font-size: 12px;
        font-weight: 600;
      }
      @media (max-width: 900px) {
        .interview-row {
          grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        }
      }

      /* ===================== SCENE 10 — community masonry ===================== */
      #scene-10 {
        padding: 130px 0;
        background: var(--cream);
      }
      #scene-10 .head {
        text-align: center;
        margin-bottom: 56px;
      }
      #scene-10 .head h2 {
        font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 52px);
        font-weight: 400;
      }
      .masonry {
        columns: 4 220px;
        column-gap: 14px;
      }
      .masonry .media {
        width: 100%;
        margin-bottom: 14px;
        border-radius: 14px;
        break-inside: avoid;
        position: relative;
      }
      .masonry .media.h1 {
        aspect-ratio: 1/1;
      }
      .masonry .media.h2 {
        aspect-ratio: 3/4;
      }
      .masonry .media.h3 {
        aspect-ratio: 4/3;
      }
      .masonry .media.h4 {
        aspect-ratio: 1/1.3;
      }
      @media (max-width: 900px) {
        .masonry {
          columns: 2 160px;
        }
      }

      /* ===================== SCENE 11 — reels ===================== */
      #scene-11 {
        padding: 110px 0 130px;
        background: var(--forest);
      }
      #scene-11 .head {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: space-between;
        align-items: baseline;
        margin-bottom: 44px;
      }
      #scene-11 .head h2 {
        color: var(--cream);
        font-size: clamp(26px, 3.4vw, 40px);
        font-weight: 400;
      }
      #scene-11 .head .eyebrow {
        color: var(--lotus);
      }
      .reel-row {
        display: flex;
        gap: 16px;
        overflow-x: auto;
        padding-bottom: 10px;
        scrollbar-width: none;
      }
      .reel-row::-webkit-scrollbar {
        display: none;
      }
      .reel-card {
        flex: 0 0 200px;
        aspect-ratio: 9/16;
        border-radius: 18px;
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
      }
      .reel-card .play {
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        z-index: 3;
        color: #fff;
        font-size: 22px;
      }

      /* ===================== SCENE 12 — contact ===================== */
      #scene-12 {
        min-height: 90vh;
        position: relative;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        color: var(--cream);
      }
      #scene-12 .media {
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
      }
      #scene-12 .contact-inner {
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
        text-align: center;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 460px;
        padding: 0 24px;
      }
      #scene-12 h2 {
        font-size: clamp(30px, 4vw, 50px);
        font-weight: 400;
        margin-bottom: 34px;
      }
      .mini-form {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 12px;
        margin-bottom: 30px;
      }
      .mini-form input {
        background: rgba(246, 241, 230, 0.08);
        border: 1px solid rgba(246, 241, 230, 0.28);
        border-radius: 100px;
        padding: 15px 22px;
        color: var(--cream);
        font-family: "Sora", sans-serif;
        font-size: 13px;
      }
      .mini-form input::placeholder {
        color: rgba(246, 241, 230, 0.5);
      }
      .contact-actions {
        display: flex;
        gap: 12px;
        justify-content: center;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
      }
      .icon-btn {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 8px;
        border: 1px solid rgba(246, 241, 230, 0.4);
        color: var(--cream);
        padding: 12px 22px;
        border-radius: 100px;
        font-size: 12px;
        letter-spacing: 0.06em;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        font-weight: 600;
      }

      /* ---------- footer ---------- */
      footer {
        background: var(--forest);
        color: rgba(246, 241, 230, 0.6);
        padding: 64px 0 34px;
      }
      footer .foot-top {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: space-between;
        align-items: flex-start;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 40px;
        margin-bottom: 50px;
      }
      footer .logo-mark {
        height: 60px;
        margin-bottom: 16px;
        filter: brightness(0) invert(1) opacity(0.9);
      }
      footer .foot-cols {
        display: flex;
        gap: 70px;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
      }
      footer .foot-cols h5 {
        font-size: 11px;
        letter-spacing: 0.14em;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        color: var(--gold);
        margin-bottom: 16px;
      }
      footer .foot-cols a {
        display: block;
        font-size: 13px;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
        color: rgba(246, 241, 230, 0.65);
      }
      footer .foot-bottom {
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(246, 241, 230, 0.12);
        padding-top: 24px;
        font-size: 11px;
        display: flex;
        justify-content: space-between;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 10px;
      }

      /* ---------- fade-in on scroll ---------- */
      .fade-up {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(36px);
        transition:
          opacity 0.9s var(--ease),
          transform 0.9s var(--ease);
      }
      .fade-up.in {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
      }

      @media (max-width: 900px) {
        .wrap {
          padding: 0 22px;
        }
        .franchise-cards {
          grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        }
        .timeline-row {
          flex-wrap: wrap;
        }
        .t-step {
          flex: 0 0 45%;
        }
      }

      /* ============================================================
         PAGE-SPECIFIC — franchise-opportunity.html
         ============================================================ */

      /* ===================== FRANCHISE PAGE — model comparison ===================== */
      #models {
        background: var(--cream);
        padding: 120px 0;
      }
      #models .head {
        text-align: center;
        margin-bottom: 60px;
      }
      #models .head .eyebrow {
        color: var(--lotus-deep);
      }
      #models .head h2 {
        font-size: clamp(32px, 4.5vw, 54px);
        font-weight: 400;
        margin-top: 16px;
      }
      .model-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 26px;
      }
      .model-card {
        background: #fff;
        border: 1px solid var(--line);
        border-radius: var(--radius);
        padding: 40px 36px;
        transition:
          transform 0.35s var(--ease),
          box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease);
      }
      .model-card:hover {
        transform: translateY(-6px);
        box-shadow: 0 24px 48px rgba(21, 32, 24, 0.1);
      }
      .model-card .tag {
        display: inline-block;
        font-size: 10.5px;
        letter-spacing: 0.14em;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        font-weight: 700;
        color: var(--forest);
        background: var(--lotus);
        padding: 6px 14px;
        border-radius: 100px;
        margin-bottom: 18px;
      }
      .model-card h3 {
        font-size: 26px;
        font-weight: 500;
        margin-bottom: 22px;
      }
      .model-specs {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 14px;
        margin-bottom: 28px;
      }
      .model-specs .row {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: space-between;
        gap: 16px;
        padding-bottom: 14px;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
        font-size: 13.5px;
      }
      .model-specs .row:last-child {
        border-bottom: none;
        padding-bottom: 0;
      }
      .model-specs .label {
        color: var(--ink-soft);
      }
      .model-specs .value {
        font-weight: 600;
        text-align: right;
      }
      .model-card .highlight {
        font-family: "Fraunces", serif;
        font-size: 30px;
        color: var(--lotus-deep);
      }

      /* ===================== FRANCHISE PAGE — resources ===================== */
      #resources {
        background: var(--forest-soft);
        color: var(--cream);
        padding: 100px 0;
      }
      #resources .head {
        text-align: center;
        margin-bottom: 54px;
      }
      #resources .head .eyebrow {
        color: var(--gold);
      }
      #resources .head h2 {
        color: var(--cream);
        font-size: clamp(30px, 4vw, 46px);
        font-weight: 400;
        margin-top: 16px;
      }
      .resource-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 20px;
      }
      .resource-card {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 16px;
        background: rgba(246, 241, 230, 0.05);
        border: 1px solid rgba(246, 241, 230, 0.14);
        border-radius: var(--radius);
        padding: 24px;
        transition:
          background 0.3s,
          transform 0.3s var(--ease);
      }
      .resource-card:hover {
        background: rgba(246, 241, 230, 0.1);
        transform: translateY(-4px);
      }
      .resource-card .r-icon {
        flex-shrink: 0;
        width: 44px;
        height: 44px;
        border-radius: 12px;
        background: rgba(217, 162, 75, 0.16);
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
      }
      .resource-card h4 {
        font-size: 14px;
        font-weight: 500;
        margin-bottom: 4px;
      }
      .resource-card span {
        font-size: 11.5px;
        color: rgba(246, 241, 230, 0.55);
      }

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

      /* ============================================================
         PAGE-SPECIFIC — about-us.html
         ============================================================ */

      /* ===================== ABOUT PAGE — mission & vision ===================== */
      #mission-vision {
        background: var(--cream);
        padding: 130px 0 110px;
      }
      #mission-vision .head {
        text-align: center;
        margin-bottom: 60px;
      }
      #mission-vision .head .eyebrow {
        color: var(--lotus-deep);
      }
      #mission-vision .head h2 {
        font-size: clamp(32px, 4.5vw, 54px);
        font-weight: 400;
        margin-top: 16px;
      }
      .mv-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 26px;
      }
      .mv-card {
        background: #fff;
        border: 1px solid var(--line);
        border-radius: var(--radius);
        padding: 44px 40px;
        transition:
          transform 0.35s var(--ease),
          box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease);
      }
      .mv-card:hover {
        transform: translateY(-6px);
        box-shadow: 0 24px 48px rgba(21, 32, 24, 0.1);
      }
      .mv-card .mv-icon {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        margin-bottom: 22px;
      }
      .mv-card h3 {
        font-family: "Fraunces", serif;
        font-size: 24px;
        font-weight: 500;
        margin-bottom: 14px;
      }
      .mv-card p {
        font-size: 14.5px;
        line-height: 1.7;
        color: var(--ink-soft);
      }
      @media (max-width: 900px) {
        .mv-grid {
          grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        }
      }

      /* ===================== ABOUT PAGE — founder ===================== */
      #founder {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
        background: var(--forest);
        color: var(--cream);
        min-height: 90vh;
      }
      #founder .media {
        height: 100%;
      }
      #founder .founder-panel {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: center;
        padding: 80px 72px;
      }
      #founder .eyebrow {
        color: var(--gold);
        margin-bottom: 18px;
      }
      #founder .quote-mark {
        font-family: "Fraunces", serif;
        font-size: 64px;
        line-height: 1;
        color: var(--lotus);
        margin-bottom: 6px;
      }
      #founder blockquote {
        font-family: "Fraunces", serif;
        font-style: italic;
        font-size: clamp(22px, 2.6vw, 32px);
        font-weight: 400;
        line-height: 1.35;
        max-width: 560px;
      }
      #founder .founder-goal {
        margin-top: 22px;
        font-size: 14.5px;
        line-height: 1.7;
        color: rgba(246, 241, 230, 0.72);
        max-width: 520px;
      }
      #founder .founder-name {
        margin-top: 32px;
        font-size: 15px;
        font-weight: 600;
      }
      #founder .founder-title {
        font-size: 12px;
        letter-spacing: 0.06em;
        color: rgba(246, 241, 230, 0.55);
        margin-top: 3px;
      }
      .credential-list {
        display: flex;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 10px;
        margin-top: 28px;
        max-width: 560px;
      }
      .credential-list span {
        font-size: 11px;
        letter-spacing: 0.04em;
        padding: 8px 16px;
        border-radius: 100px;
        border: 1px solid rgba(246, 241, 230, 0.28);
        color: rgba(246, 241, 230, 0.85);
      }
      @media (max-width: 900px) {
        #founder {
          grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        }
        #founder .media {
          height: 52vh;
        }
        #founder .founder-panel {
          padding: 56px 28px;
        }
      }

      /* ===================== ABOUT PAGE — facilities ===================== */
      #facilities {
        background: var(--cream);
        padding: 120px 0;
      }
      #facilities .head {
        text-align: center;
        margin-bottom: 60px;
      }
      #facilities .head .eyebrow {
        color: var(--lotus-deep);
      }
      #facilities .head h2 {
        font-size: clamp(32px, 4.5vw, 54px);
        font-weight: 400;
        margin-top: 16px;
      }
      .facility-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 22px;
      }
      .facility-card {
        background: #fff;
        border: 1px solid var(--line);
        border-radius: var(--radius);
        padding: 32px 28px;
        transition:
          transform 0.35s var(--ease),
          box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease);
      }
      .facility-card:hover {
        transform: translateY(-6px);
        box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(21, 32, 24, 0.09);
      }
      .facility-card .icon {
        width: 36px;
        height: 36px;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
      }
      .facility-card h3 {
        font-size: 17px;
        font-weight: 500;
        margin-bottom: 8px;
      }
      .facility-card p {
        font-size: 13px;
        line-height: 1.6;
        color: var(--ink-soft);
      }
      @media (max-width: 900px) {
        .facility-grid {
          grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        }
      }

      /* ===================== ABOUT PAGE — values ===================== */
      #values {
        background: var(--forest);
        color: var(--cream);
        padding: 120px 0;
      }
      #values .head {
        text-align: center;
        margin-bottom: 70px;
      }
      #values .head .eyebrow {
        color: var(--gold);
      }
      #values .head h2 {
        font-size: clamp(32px, 4.5vw, 54px);
        font-weight: 400;
        margin-top: 16px;
      }

      /* ===================== ABOUT PAGE — milestones ===================== */
      #milestones {
        background: var(--cream);
        padding: 90px 0;
      }
      .milestone-row {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
        gap: 20px;
        text-align: center;
      }
      .milestone-row .num {
        font-family: "Fraunces", serif;
        font-size: clamp(36px, 5vw, 56px);
        color: var(--lotus-deep);
      }
      .milestone-row .label {
        margin-top: 8px;
        font-size: 12.5px;
        letter-spacing: 0.04em;
        color: var(--ink-soft);
      }
      @media (max-width: 900px) {
        .milestone-row {
          grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
          gap: 40px 20px;
        }
      }

      /* ============================================================
         PAGE-SPECIFIC — contact-us.html
         ============================================================ */

      /* ===================== CONTACT PAGE — quick info ===================== */
      #quick-info {
        background: var(--cream);
        padding: 130px 0 100px;
      }
      #quick-info .head {
        text-align: center;
        margin-bottom: 56px;
      }
      #quick-info .head .eyebrow {
        color: var(--lotus-deep);
      }
      #quick-info .head h2 {
        font-size: clamp(32px, 4.5vw, 54px);
        font-weight: 400;
        margin-top: 16px;
      }
      .info-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
        gap: 20px;
      }
      .info-card {
        background: #fff;
        border: 1px solid var(--line);
        border-radius: var(--radius);
        padding: 30px 26px;
        transition:
          transform 0.35s var(--ease),
          box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease);
      }
      .info-card:hover {
        transform: translateY(-6px);
        box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(21, 32, 24, 0.09);
      }
      .info-card .icon {
        width: 34px;
        height: 34px;
        margin-bottom: 18px;
      }
      .info-card h3 {
        font-size: 15.5px;
        font-weight: 500;
        margin-bottom: 6px;
      }
      .info-card p {
        font-size: 13px;
        line-height: 1.6;
        color: var(--ink-soft);
      }
      .info-card a.info-link {
        display: inline-block;
        margin-top: 10px;
        font-size: 12px;
        font-weight: 600;
        letter-spacing: 0.04em;
        color: var(--lotus-deep);
        border-bottom: 1px solid currentColor;
      }
      @media (max-width: 900px) {
        .info-grid {
          grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        }
      }

      /* ===================== CONTACT PAGE — locations ===================== */
      #locations {
        background: var(--forest);
        color: var(--cream);
        padding: 120px 0;
      }
      #locations .head {
        text-align: center;
        margin-bottom: 64px;
      }
      #locations .head .eyebrow {
        color: var(--gold);
      }
      #locations .head h2 {
        font-size: clamp(32px, 4.5vw, 54px);
        font-weight: 400;
        margin-top: 16px;
      }
      .location-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 22px;
      }
      .location-card {
        background: rgba(246, 241, 230, 0.05);
        border: 1px solid rgba(246, 241, 230, 0.14);
        border-radius: var(--radius);
        padding: 34px 30px;
        transition:
          transform 0.35s var(--ease),
          background 0.35s;
      }
      .location-card:hover {
        transform: translateY(-6px);
        background: rgba(246, 241, 230, 0.09);
      }
      .location-card .tag {
        display: inline-block;
        font-size: 10px;
        letter-spacing: 0.1em;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        font-weight: 700;
        color: var(--forest);
        background: var(--gold);
        padding: 6px 13px;
        border-radius: 100px;
        margin-bottom: 18px;
      }
      .location-card h3 {
        font-size: 21px;
        font-weight: 500;
        margin-bottom: 4px;
      }
      .location-card .loc-state {
        font-size: 12px;
        color: rgba(246, 241, 230, 0.5);
        margin-bottom: 16px;
      }
      .location-card p {
        font-size: 13px;
        line-height: 1.65;
        color: rgba(246, 241, 230, 0.72);
        margin-bottom: 18px;
      }
      .service-tags {
        display: flex;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 7px;
        margin-bottom: 22px;
      }
      .service-tags span {
        font-size: 10.5px;
        padding: 5px 12px;
        border-radius: 100px;
        border: 1px solid rgba(246, 241, 230, 0.22);
        color: rgba(246, 241, 230, 0.75);
      }
      .location-card .loc-actions {
        display: flex;
        gap: 14px;
      }
      .location-card .loc-actions a {
        font-size: 11.5px;
        font-weight: 600;
        letter-spacing: 0.04em;
        color: var(--lotus);
        border-bottom: 1px solid currentColor;
      }
      @media (max-width: 900px) {
        .location-grid {
          grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        }
      }

      /* ===================== CONTACT PAGE — expansion states ===================== */
      #expansion {
        background: var(--cream);
        padding: 100px 0;
      }
      #expansion .head {
        text-align: center;
        margin-bottom: 40px;
      }
      #expansion .head .eyebrow {
        color: var(--lotus-deep);
      }
      #expansion .head h2 {
        font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 44px);
        font-weight: 400;
        margin-top: 16px;
      }
      #expansion .head p {
        max-width: 560px;
        margin: 18px auto 0;
        font-size: 14px;
        color: var(--ink-soft);
        line-height: 1.7;
      }
      .state-chips {
        display: flex;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 12px;
        max-width: 900px;
        margin: 0 auto;
      }
      .state-chips span {
        font-size: 13px;
        font-weight: 500;
        padding: 11px 22px;
        border-radius: 100px;
        border: 1px solid var(--line);
        background: #fff;
        color: var(--ink);
      }

      /* ===================== CONTACT PAGE — FAQ ===================== */
      #faq {
        background: var(--cream-dim);
        padding: 110px 0;
      }
      #faq .head {
        text-align: center;
        margin-bottom: 54px;
      }
      #faq .head .eyebrow {
        color: var(--lotus-deep);
      }
      #faq .head h2 {
        font-size: clamp(32px, 4.5vw, 54px);
        font-weight: 400;
        margin-top: 16px;
      }
      .faq-list {
        max-width: 760px;
        margin: 0 auto;
      }
      .faq-item {
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
        padding: 26px 4px;
      }
      .faq-item h4 {
        font-size: 16.5px;
        font-weight: 500;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
      }
      .faq-item p {
        font-size: 13.5px;
        line-height: 1.7;
        color: var(--ink-soft);
        max-width: 640px;
      }

      /* ============================================================
         PAGE-SPECIFIC — investment-opportunity.html
         ============================================================ */
      .invest-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 22px;
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
        margin-bottom: 34px;
      }
      .invest-card {
        background: rgba(246, 241, 230, 0.05);
        border: 1px solid rgba(246, 241, 230, 0.14);
        border-radius: var(--radius);
        padding: 38px 30px;
        text-align: center;
        backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
        transition:
          transform 0.35s var(--ease),
          background 0.35s;
      }
      .invest-card:hover {
        transform: translateY(-6px);
        background: rgba(246, 241, 230, 0.09);
      }
      .invest-card .tag {
        display: inline-block;
        font-size: 10.5px;
        letter-spacing: 0.12em;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        font-weight: 700;
        color: var(--forest);
        background: var(--gold);
        padding: 6px 14px;
        border-radius: 100px;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
      }
      .invest-card .amount {
        font-family: "Fraunces", serif;
        font-size: 40px;
        color: var(--cream);
        margin-bottom: 26px;
      }
      .invest-rows {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 16px;
      }
      .invest-rows .irow {
        padding-top: 16px;
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(246, 241, 230, 0.14);
      }
      .invest-rows .irow:first-child {
        border-top: none;
        padding-top: 0;
      }
      .invest-rows .irow strong {
        display: block;
        font-size: 22px;
        font-weight: 600;
        color: var(--gold);
        margin-bottom: 4px;
      }
      .invest-rows .irow span {
        font-size: 11.5px;
        letter-spacing: 0.05em;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        color: rgba(246, 241, 230, 0.55);
      }
      .invest-terms-banner {
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
        text-align: center;
        background: rgba(246, 241, 230, 0.05);
        border: 1px solid rgba(246, 241, 230, 0.14);
        border-radius: 100px;
        padding: 18px 24px;
        font-size: 13px;
        letter-spacing: 0.04em;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        font-weight: 600;
        color: var(--cream);
      }
      #ecosystem {
        background: var(--cream);
        padding: 130px 0 100px;
      }
      #ecosystem .head {
        text-align: center;
        margin-bottom: 54px;
      }
      #ecosystem .head .eyebrow {
        color: var(--lotus-deep);
      }
      #ecosystem .head h2 {
        font-size: clamp(32px, 4.5vw, 54px);
        font-weight: 400;
        margin-top: 16px;
      }
      .value-props {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 50px;
        margin-top: 60px;
      }
      .value-prop {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 12px;
        text-align: center;
      }
      .value-prop svg {
        width: 30px;
        height: 30px;
      }
      .value-prop span {
        font-size: 12.5px;
        letter-spacing: 0.04em;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        font-weight: 600;
        color: var(--ink-soft);
      }
      .invest-disclaimer {
        margin-top: 30px;
        font-size: 11px;
        line-height: 1.6;
        color: rgba(246, 241, 230, 0.5);
      }
      @media (max-width: 860px) {
        .invest-grid {
          grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        }
      }