/* bw-home.css — extracted from inline <style> during CSS centralisation.
 * Loaded alongside bw-base.css. Cascade order: bw-base.css first,
 * this file second (page-type rules win where they overlap).
 */

/* ========== RESET & BASE ========== */
        *, *::before, *::after { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }
        html { scroll-behavior: smooth; overflow-x: hidden; }

        /* Skip-to-main accessibility link */
        .skip-link { position: absolute; top: -40px; left: 0; background: #000; color: #fff; padding: 0.6rem 1rem; z-index: 10000; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 0 0 4px 0; }
        .skip-link:focus { top: 0; outline: 2px solid #FDB827; }
        body {
            font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Noto Sans", sans-serif;
            background: #0f0f0f;
            color: #ffffff;
            overflow-x: hidden;
        }

        /* ========== COLOR VARIABLES ========== */
        :root {
            --dark-bg: #1a1a1a;
            --section-bg: #232323;
            --card-bg: #ffffff;
            --card-hover: #f5f5f5;
            --light-bg: #ffffff;
            --light-alt: #f7f7f7;
            --blue: #009CD9;
            --green: #3BB54A;
            --amber: #FDB827;
            --red: #EE3826;
            --purple: #7E3FB0;
            --text-white: #ffffff;
            --text-dark: #1a1a1a;
            --text-body: #4a4a4a;
            --text-muted: #6b7280;
            --text-dim: #737a85;
        }

        /* ========== NAVBAR ========== */
        .navbar { position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 1000; padding: 0.6rem 2rem; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; transition: all 0.4s ease; background: rgba(15,15,15,0.95); backdrop-filter: blur(10px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px); }
        .navbar.scrolled { background: rgba(15,15,15,0.98); box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.3); }
        .navbar-logo img { height: 56px; width: auto; }
        .nav-links { position: absolute; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); display: flex; gap: 1.8rem; list-style: none; align-items: center; }
        .nav-links > li { position: relative; }
        .nav-links > li > a:hover { color: var(--amber); }
        .nav-links > li > a.active { color: var(--amber); }
        .nav-links > li > a.active::after, .nav-links > li > a:hover::after { content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px; background: var(--amber); }
        /* Products dropdown */
        .nav-links .has-dropdown > a .chev { font-size: 0.6rem; margin-left: 0.4rem; transition: transform 0.25s; opacity: 0.75; }
        .nav-links .has-dropdown:hover > a .chev { transform: rotate(180deg); opacity: 1; }
        .dropdown { position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 6px); left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-6px); background: rgba(15,15,15,0.98); backdrop-filter: blur(12px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px); min-width: 230px; padding: 0.4rem 0; border-radius: 10px; list-style: none; box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(0,0,0,0.4); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease, visibility 0.2s; pointer-events: none; }
        .nav-links .has-dropdown:hover > .dropdown { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); pointer-events: auto; }
        .dropdown li { padding: 0; }
        .nav-links .dropdown a { display: block; padding: 0.7rem 1.5rem; font-size: 0.92rem; font-weight: 500; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88); border-left: 3px solid transparent; transition: background 0.15s, color 0.15s, border-left-color 0.15s; }
        .nav-links .dropdown a:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); color: var(--amber); border-left-color: var(--amber); }
        .nav-links .dropdown a::after { display: none !important; }
        .dropdown-divider { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); margin: 0.35rem 0; pointer-events: none; }
        .mobile-section { font-weight: 700 !important; }
        .mobile-sub { padding-left: 1.25rem !important; font-size: 0.95rem !important; opacity: 0.92; }
        .nav-links a { color: white; font-weight: 500; font-size: 0.95rem; position: relative; padding: 0.5rem 0; transition: color 0.3s; text-decoration: none; }
        .nav-links a:hover { color: var(--amber); }
        .nav-links a.active { color: var(--amber); }
        .nav-links a.active::after, .nav-links a:hover::after { content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px; background: var(--amber); }
        .menu-toggle { display: none; background: none; border: none; color: white; font-size: 1.5rem; cursor: pointer; }
        .mobile-menu { display: none; position: fixed; top: 0; right: -100%; width: 80%; max-width: 300px; height: 100vh; background: #0f0f0f; z-index: 1500; padding: 5rem 2rem 2rem; transition: right 0.4s ease; box-shadow: -10px 0 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.5); }
        .mobile-menu.open { right: 0; }
        .mobile-menu a { display: block; color: white; padding: 1rem 0; font-size: 1.1rem; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); text-decoration: none; }
        .mobile-menu-close { position: absolute; top: 1rem; right: 1rem; background: none; border: none; color: white; font-size: 1.5rem; cursor: pointer; }

        @media (max-width: 900px) {
            .nav-links { display: none; }
            .menu-toggle { display: block; }
            .mobile-menu { display: block; }
        }

        /* ========== HERO ========== */
        .hero {
            position: relative;
            height: 100vh;
            min-height: 600px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            overflow: hidden;
        }
        .hero-carousel {
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            z-index: 0;
        }
        .hero-slide {
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background-size: cover;
            background-position: center;
            opacity: 0;
            transition: opacity 1.5s ease;
        }
        .hero-slide.active { opacity: 1; }
        .hero-overlay {
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background: rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
            z-index: 1;
        }
        .hero-content {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
            text-align: center;
        }
        .hero-content .hero-h1 {
            position: absolute;
            width: 1px; height: 1px;
            padding: 0; margin: -1px;
            overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0);
            white-space: nowrap; border: 0;
        }
        .hero-content .hero-logo {
            display: block;
            max-width: 720px;
            width: 92%;
            margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
            filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.5));
        }
        .hero-buttons { display: flex; gap: 1rem; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
        .btn {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.5rem;
            padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
            border-radius: 4px;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.05em;
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            cursor: pointer;
            border: 2px solid transparent;
        }
        .btn-outline {
            background: transparent;
            border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
            color: white;
        }
        .btn-outline:hover {
            background: white;
            color: #0f0f0f;
            border-color: white;
        }
        .btn-green { background: var(--green); color: #0f0f0f; border-color: var(--green); }
        .btn-green:hover { background: #2f9a3d; border-color: #2f9a3d; }
        .btn-blue { background: var(--blue); color: white; border-color: var(--blue); }
        .btn-blue:hover { background: #0080b3; border-color: #0080b3; }
        .btn-amber { background: var(--amber); color: #0f0f0f; border-color: var(--amber); }
        .btn-amber:hover { background: #e5a620; border-color: #e5a620; }
        .btn-red { background: var(--red); color: white; border-color: var(--red); }
        .btn-red:hover { background: #d42f1e; border-color: #d42f1e; }
        .btn-purple { background: var(--purple); color: white; border-color: var(--purple); }
        .btn-purple:hover { background: #552577; border-color: #552577; }
        .btn-dark { background: var(--card-bg); color: white; border-color: var(--card-bg); }
        .btn-dark:hover { background: var(--card-hover); border-color: var(--card-hover); }

        /* Social sidebar */
        .social-sidebar {
            position: fixed;
            right: 1.5rem;
            top: 50%;
            transform: translateY(-50%);
            z-index: 100;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 0.75rem;
        }
        .social-sidebar a {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            width: 42px;
            height: 42px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: #1a1a1a;
            color: white;
            text-decoration: none;
            font-size: 1rem;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
        }
        .social-sidebar a:hover { background: var(--green); transform: scale(1.1); }
        @media (max-width: 768px) { .social-sidebar { display: none; } }

        /* ========== SECTIONS ========== */
        .section { padding: 4rem 2rem 6rem; }
        .section-dark { background: var(--dark-bg); color: var(--text-white); }
        .section-light { background: var(--light-bg); color: var(--text-dark); }
        .section-light-alt { background: var(--light-alt); color: var(--text-dark); }
        .section-light .section-title,
        .section-light-alt .section-title { color: var(--text-dark); }
        .section-light .section-label,
        .section-light-alt .section-label { opacity: 1; }

        /* Dark header bands above light content sections */
        .section-band {
            background: var(--dark-bg);
            color: var(--text-white);
            padding: 4rem 2rem 3rem;
            text-align: center;
        }
        .section-band .section-title {
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            font-weight: 300;
            line-height: 1.3;
            max-width: 700px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            color: var(--text-white);
        }
        .section-divider {
            width: 120px;
            height: 3px;
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
            margin: 1.5rem auto 0;
            border: none;
        }
        .section-divider-dark {
            width: 120px;
            height: 3px;
            background: rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
            margin: 1.5rem auto 0;
            border: none;
        }
        .section-band .section-label {
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            letter-spacing: 0.2em;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
            display: block;
        }
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .section-band .section-title { font-size: 1.8rem; }
        }
        .container { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; }
        .section-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 4rem; }
        .section-label {
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            letter-spacing: 0.2em;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
            display: block;
        }
        .section-title {
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            font-weight: 300;
            line-height: 1.3;
            max-width: 700px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }
        @media (max-width: 768px) { .section-title { font-size: 1.8rem; } }

        /* ========== PRODUCTS ========== */
        /* ========== PRODUCTS GRID (5 original BW categories, icon-led) ========== */
        .products-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
            gap: 0;
            border-radius: 16px;
            overflow: hidden;
            border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
        }
        @media (max-width: 1024px) {
            .products-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
        }
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .products-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
        }
        .product-card {
            background: var(--card-bg);
            padding: 2.5rem 1.75rem;
            text-align: center;
            transition: all 0.4s ease;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            border-right: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: center;
        }
        .product-card:last-child { border-right: none; }
        @media (max-width: 1024px) {
            .product-card:nth-child(3) { border-right: none; }
            .product-card:nth-child(-n+3) { border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb; }
        }
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .product-card { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb; }
            .product-card:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
        }
        .product-card::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
            height: 3px;
            background: var(--card-accent);
            transition: height 0.3s ease;
        }
        .product-card::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background: var(--card-accent);
            opacity: 0;
            transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
            pointer-events: none;
        }
        .product-card:hover { background: var(--card-hover); }
        .product-card:hover::before { height: 4px; }
        .product-card:hover::after { opacity: 0.03; }
        .product-card.cat-blue   { --card-accent: var(--blue); }
        .product-card.cat-green  { --card-accent: var(--green); }
        .product-card.cat-amber  { --card-accent: var(--amber); }
        .product-card.cat-red    { --card-accent: var(--red); }
        .product-card.cat-purple { --card-accent: var(--purple); }
        .product-icon {
            width: 80px;
            height: 80px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: #f3f4f6;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
            transition: all 0.4s ease;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
        }
        .product-card:hover .product-icon { background: #e5e7eb; transform: scale(1.08); }
        .product-icon img { width: 48px; height: 48px; object-fit: contain; }
        .product-card h3 {
            font-size: 1.15rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
            color: var(--text-dark);
        }
        .product-card p {
            color: var(--text-body);
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            line-height: 1.65;
            margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
            flex: 1;
        }
        .product-card .btn {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            padding: 0.7rem 1.5rem;
        }  /* teal */

        /* ========== GALLERY ========== */
        .gallery-grid {
            columns: 3;
            column-gap: 1.5rem;
        }
        .gallery-item {
            break-inside: avoid;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            border-radius: 12px;
            overflow: hidden;
            position: relative;
            cursor: pointer;
        }
        .gallery-item img {
            width: 100%;
            display: block;
            transition: transform 0.5s ease;
        }
        .gallery-item::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background: rgba(0,0,0,0);
            transition: background 0.3s ease;
        }
        .gallery-item:hover img { transform: scale(1.05); }
        .gallery-item:hover::after { background: rgba(0,0,0,0.2); }
        .gallery-item .zoom-icon { position: absolute; bottom: 0.85rem; right: 0.85rem; width: 38px; height: 38px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.95); border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: #1a1a1a; font-size: 0.85rem; opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); transition: all 0.4s ease; z-index: 2; pointer-events: none; }
        .gallery-item:hover .zoom-icon, .gallery-item:focus .zoom-icon { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
        .gallery-item:focus { outline: 2px solid var(--amber); outline-offset: 2px; }
        .gallery-more { text-align: center; margin-top: 3rem; }

        /* LIGHTBOX (shared pattern with gallery.html — keyed off #lightbox + bw-gallery.js) */
        .lightbox { position: fixed; inset: 0; background: rgba(8,8,8,0.94); z-index: 5000; display: none; align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 2rem; backdrop-filter: blur(8px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px); }
        .lightbox.open { display: flex; }
        .lightbox img { max-width: 90vw; max-height: 88vh; object-fit: contain; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.5); animation: lbZoom 0.3s ease; }
        @keyframes lbZoom { from { transform: scale(0.92); opacity: 0; } to { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; } }
        .lightbox-close { position: absolute; top: 1.5rem; right: 1.5rem; width: 44px; height: 44px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); color: white; border: none; border-radius: 50%; font-size: 1.3rem; cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; transition: background 0.3s; }
        .lightbox-close:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); }
        .lightbox-nav { position: absolute; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); width: 50px; height: 50px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); color: white; border: none; border-radius: 50%; font-size: 1.1rem; cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; transition: background 0.3s; }
        .lightbox-nav:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); }
        .lightbox-prev { left: 1.5rem; }
        .lightbox-next { right: 1.5rem; }
        .lightbox-counter { position: absolute; bottom: 1.5rem; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); color: white; font-size: 0.85rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.8; font-weight: 600; }
        @media (max-width: 768px) { .gallery-grid { columns: 2; } .lightbox-nav { width: 40px; height: 40px; } .lightbox-prev { left: 0.75rem; } .lightbox-next { right: 0.75rem; } }
        @media (max-width: 480px) { .gallery-grid { columns: 2; column-gap: 0.75rem; } }

        /* ========== CONTACT ========== */
        .contact-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 3rem;
            align-items: start;
        }
        @media (max-width: 768px) { .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
        .offices-row {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 0;
        }
        .offices-row .office {
            border-bottom: none;
            padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
            margin-bottom: 0;
        }
        @media (max-width: 480px) { .offices-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
        .form-group { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
        .form-group label {
            display: block;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.05em;
            color: var(--text-dim);
            margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
        }
        .form-group input,
        .form-group textarea {
            width: 100%;
            padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
            border-radius: 8px;
            color: white;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            font-family: inherit;
            transition: border-color 0.3s ease;
        }
        .form-group input:focus,
        .form-group textarea:focus {
            outline: none;
            border-color: var(--green);
        }
        .form-group textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 120px; }
        .form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.25rem; }
        @media (max-width: 480px) { .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
        .radio-group {
            display: flex;
            gap: 1.5rem;
            align-items: center;
        }
        .radio-group label {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.5rem;
            cursor: pointer;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            text-transform: none;
            letter-spacing: 0;
        }
        .radio-group input[type="radio"] {
            width: 18px;
            height: 18px;
            accent-color: var(--green);
        }

        /* Contact info */
        .contact-info h3 {
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
            color: var(--green);
        }
        .contact-info .office {
            margin-bottom: 2rem;
            padding-bottom: 2rem;
            border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
        }
        .contact-info .office:last-of-type { border-bottom: none; }
        .contact-info p, .contact-info a {
            color: var(--text-muted);
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            line-height: 1.7;
            text-decoration: none;
        }
        .contact-info a:hover { color: var(--green); }
        .contact-email {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.75rem;
            font-size: 1.1rem !important;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: white !important;
            margin-bottom: 2rem;
            padding-bottom: 2rem;
            border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
        }
        .contact-socials {
            display: flex;
            gap: 1rem;
            margin-top: 2rem;
        }
        .contact-socials a {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            width: 44px;
            height: 44px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
            color: white;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }
        .contact-socials a:hover { background: var(--green); border-color: var(--green); color: white !important; transform: scale(1.1); }

        /* ========== FOOTER ========== */
        .footer { background: #0a0a0a; color: white; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05); }
        .footer-main {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 3rem;
            max-width: 1200px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            padding: 3.5rem 2rem;
            align-items: center;
        }
        .footer-main img { max-width: 280px; opacity: 0.85; }
        .footer-search h4 { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; color: white; }
        .footer-search p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; line-height: 1.6; }
        .search-form { display: flex; gap: 0.5rem; }
        .search-form input {
            flex: 1;
            padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
            border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
            color: white;
            border-radius: 4px;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            font-family: inherit;
        }
        .search-form input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
        .search-form input:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--green); }
        .footer-bottom {
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
            padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
            text-align: center;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
        }
        .footer-bottom a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.3s; }
        .footer-bottom a:hover { color: var(--amber); }
        @media (max-width: 900px) {
            .footer-main { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; text-align: center; padding: 2.75rem 1.5rem; }
            .footer-main > div:first-child { display: flex; justify-content: center; }
        }

        /* ========== BACK TO TOP ========== */
        .back-to-top {
            position: fixed;
            bottom: 2rem;
            right: 2rem;
            width: 44px;
            height: 44px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: #1a1a1a;
            color: white;
            border: none;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            cursor: pointer;
            display: none;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            z-index: 100;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
        }
        .back-to-top.visible { display: flex; }
        .back-to-top:hover { background: var(--green); transform: translateY(-3px); }

        /* ========== UTILITIES ========== */
        .text-blue { color: var(--blue); }
        .text-green { color: var(--green); }
        .text-amber { color: var(--amber); }
        .text-red { color: var(--red); }
        .section-band .text-red { color: #ff5a47; } /* WCAG AA on dark bg */

        /* ========== ABOUT ========== */
        .about-section {
            position: relative;
            padding: 8rem 2rem;
            background-size: cover;
            background-position: center;
            background-attachment: fixed;
            background-color: #111;
            background-image: url('images/about/about-bg.jpg');
        }
        .about-section::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
        }
        .about-content {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
            max-width: 1200px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }
        .about-text {
            max-width: 800px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            text-align: center;
        }
        .about-text .section-label { color: var(--green); text-shadow: 0 1px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.5); }
        .about-text h2 {
            font-size: 3.5rem;
            font-weight: 300;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
            line-height: 1.2;
            text-shadow: 0 2px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
        }
        .about-text p {
            color: #ffffff;
            font-size: 1.05rem;
            line-height: 1.8;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            text-shadow: 0 1px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
        }
        .about-stats {
            display: flex;
            gap: 3rem;
            margin-top: 2.5rem;
            justify-content: center;
        }
        .about-stat h4 {
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: var(--green);
        }
        .about-stat span {
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            color: #ffffff;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.1em;
            text-shadow: 0 1px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
        }
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .about-text h2 { font-size: 2rem; }
            .about-section { background-attachment: scroll; padding: 5rem 1.5rem; }
            .about-stats { gap: 1.5rem; }
            .about-stat h4 { font-size: 1.8rem; }
        }

        /* ========== BLOG STRIP ========== */
        .blog-strip { padding: 4rem 2rem 5rem; background: var(--light-bg); }
        .blog-strip-inner { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; }
        .blog-strip-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; margin-top: 1rem; }
        @media (max-width: 880px) { .blog-strip-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
        .blog-strip-card { background: white; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease; border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; display: flex; flex-direction: column; color: inherit; }
        .blog-strip-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 22px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.12); }
        .blog-strip-image { height: 170px; background-size: cover; background-position: center; position: relative; }
        .blog-strip-image::after { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.05), rgba(0,0,0,0.25)); }
        .blog-strip-body { padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem 1.5rem; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
        .blog-strip-meta { display: flex; gap: 0.85rem; font-size: 0.74rem; color: #6b7280; margin-bottom: 0.7rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em; font-weight: 600; }
        .blog-strip-meta i { margin-right: 0.3rem; opacity: 0.7; }
        .blog-strip-card h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.35; margin-bottom: 0.7rem; color: #1a1a1a; }
        .blog-strip-card p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: #4a4a4a; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; flex: 1; }
        .blog-strip-cta { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem; font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 700; color: #9a6d09; transition: gap 0.3s; }
        .blog-strip-cta i { font-size: 0.7rem; transition: transform 0.3s; }
        .blog-strip-card:hover .blog-strip-cta { gap: 0.7rem; }
        .blog-strip-card:hover .blog-strip-cta i { transform: translateX(3px); }
        .blog-strip-viewall { text-align: center; margin-top: 2.5rem; }
        .blog-strip-viewall a { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; padding: 0.8rem 1.75rem; background: #1a1a1a; color: white; border-radius: 6px; font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; transition: all 0.3s; }
        .blog-strip-viewall a:hover { background: var(--amber); color: #1a1a1a; transform: translateY(-2px); }
        @media (max-width: 768px) { .blog-strip { padding: 3rem 1.25rem 3.5rem; } }
        .text-purple { color: var(--purple); }

        /* Darken accent colors on light backgrounds for readability */
        .section-light .text-amber,
        .section-light-alt .text-amber { color: #e5a620; }
        .section-light .text-green,
        .section-light-alt .text-green { color: #2f9a3d; }
        .section-light .text-red,
        .section-light-alt .text-red { color: #d42f1e; }