:root{
  --bg:#0b0c10;
  --bg2:#13151b;
  --card:#14161d;
  --muted:#9aa0aa;
  --text:#f5f7fb;
  --gold:#d4af37;
  --gold-2:#b9962d;
  --ring:rgba(212,175,55,.35);
  --accent:#ffd37a;
  --shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
  --radius:18px;
  --radius-sm:12px;
  --max:1440px;
}

*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box}
html,body{margin:0;padding:0;background: radial-gradient(1200px 600px at 50% -100px,#1a1d25 10%,#0b0c10 60%);color:var(--text);font-family:Inter,system-ui,Segoe UI,Roboto,Arial,sans-serif}
img{max-width:100%;display:block}
a{color:inherit}

.container{width:100%;max-width:var(--max);margin-inline:auto;padding:0 12px}
header{position:sticky;top:0;z-index:30}
.glass{background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(13,15,20,.9),rgba(13,15,20,.6),transparent);backdrop-filter:saturate(120%) blur(8px)}
.nav{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;padding:12px 0}
.brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.3px;text-decoration:none}
.brand-badge{width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:10px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold),#5c4a16);display:grid;place-items:center;box-shadow:0 0 0 2px #000 inset,0 4px 18px rgba(212,175,55,.25)}
.brand-badge svg{width:20px;height:20px;fill:#111}
nav .menu{display:flex;gap:18px;list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0}
.cta{padding:10px 14px;border-radius:12px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-2));color:#111;font-weight:700;border:0;cursor:pointer;box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(212,175,55,.25);text-decoration:none}

.hamburger{display:none;position:relative;width:36px;height:36px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);border-radius:10px;background:transparent}
.hamburger span,.hamburger::before,.hamburger::after{content:'';position:absolute;left:8px;right:8px;height:2px;background:#fff;transition:transform .25s ease,opacity .25s ease}
.hamburger span{top:17px}
.hamburger::before{top:10px}
.hamburger::after{bottom:10px}
.hamburger[aria-expanded="true"]::before{transform:translateY(7px) rotate(45deg)}
.hamburger[aria-expanded="true"]::after{transform:translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg)}
.hamburger[aria-expanded="true"] span{opacity:0}

@media (max-width:900px){
  .hamburger{display:inline-block}
  nav .menu{position:absolute;right:16px;top:60px;flex-direction:column;background:#0e1117;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);border-radius:12px;padding:12px;display:none;min-width:220px}
  nav .menu.open{display:flex}
}

.hero{padding:28px 0 10px}
.hero-wrap{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.4fr;gap:16px;align-items:center}
.lead{color:var(--muted)}
.mini-cards{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:12px;margin-top:12px}
.mini{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#181b23,#12141a);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);border-radius:14px;padding:12px;display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:center;transform-style:preserve-3d}
.mini svg{width:22px;height:22px;flex:0 0 auto}

.hero-aside{position:relative}
.gallery{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:10px}
.card{position:relative;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#171922,#12141a);border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.card img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;aspect-ratio:2/3;transition:transform .35s ease}
.card:hover img{transform:scale(1.05)}
.note{position:absolute;transform:scale(1.02);right:10px;bottom:10px;background:#10131a;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);padding:8px 10px;border-radius:10px;color:var(--muted);font-size:12px}

section{padding:24px 0}
.section-title{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;margin-bottom:12px}
h1{font-size:clamp(22px,4.8vw,40px);margin:0 0 6px}
h2{font-size:clamp(18px,3vw,28px);margin:0}
.sub{color:var(--muted);font-size:14px}

.grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:12px}
@media (max-width:1200px){.grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}.hero-wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
@media (max-width:900px){.grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}.mini-cards{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media (max-width:600px){.grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}

.badge{position:absolute;top:10px;left:10px;background:rgba(17,18,24,.85);backdrop-filter:blur(6px);padding:6px 8px;border-radius:100px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);font-size:12px}
.meta{padding:10px 12px 12px}
.name{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;font-weight:700}
.attr{display:flex;gap:6px;margin-top:6px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.pill{font-size:12px;color:var(--muted);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);padding:4px 8px;border-radius:100px}

.features{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:14px}
@media (max-width:900px){.features{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.f{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#171922,#11131a);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);border-radius:14px;padding:14px}
.f h3{margin:0 0 6px;font-size:18px}
.f p{margin:0;color:var(--muted)}
.icons{display:flex;gap:10px;margin-top:10px}
.icons .ico{width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:10px;display:grid;place-items:center;background:rgba(212,175,55,.1);border:1px solid var(--ring)}

.reviews{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:14px}
@media (max-width:900px){.reviews{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.rev{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#161922,#10131a);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);border-radius:14px;padding:14px}
.rev .who{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;margin-bottom:8px}
.avatar{width:36px;height:36px;border-radius:50%;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#2a2f3b,#1a1f28);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08)}

.copy{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#12141a,#0e1016);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);border-radius:14px;padding:14px;color:#dfe3ea;margin-bottom:12px}
.copy h3{margin:0 0 6px;font-size:18px}
.copy p{margin:8px 0;color:#b6bcc7;line-height:1.55}

.faq .item{border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);border-radius:12px;margin-bottom:10px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#151822,#0f1219)}
.faq summary{cursor:pointer;list-style:none;padding:12px 14px;font-weight:600}
.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
.faq .body{padding:0 14px 12px;color:var(--muted)}

footer{padding:30px 0 60px}
.foot{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.4fr .6fr;gap:14px;align-items:start}
@media (max-width:900px){.foot{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.legal{color:#aab0ba;font-size:13px}
.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:10px 14px;border-radius:12px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);background:linear-gradient(180deg,#1a1d26,#10131a);color:#dfe3ea;text-decoration:none}
.btn:hover{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.2)}

.gold{color:var(--gold)}
.ring{box-shadow:0 0 0 2px var(--ring)}

/* ---------- Animations ---------- */
@keyframes fadeUp{
  from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(14px)}
  to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}
}
@keyframes popIn{
  from{opacity:0;transform:scale(.96)}
  to{opacity:1;transform:scale(1)}
}
.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(14px)}
.reveal.visible{animation:fadeUp .6s cubic-bezier(.2,.65,.2,1) forwards}

.pop.reveal.visible{animation:popIn .5s ease-out forwards}

.tilt{transition:transform .2s ease}
.tilt:hover{transform:perspective(800px) rotateX(6deg) rotateY(-6deg) translateZ(2px)}

/* Reduce motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .reveal,.pop.reveal{animation:none !important;opacity:1 !important;transform:none !important}
  .tilt,.card img{transition:none !important}
}
/* If there's no JS, keep revealed content visible */
html:not(.js) .reveal{opacity:1;transform:none}

/* ===== Guide / Long-form layout ===== */
.content-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:14px;margin-bottom:14px}
@media (max-width:900px){.content-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.content-card{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#171a23,#10131a);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);border-radius:14px;padding:16px}
.content-card h3{margin:0 0 8px;font-size:18px}
.content-card p{margin:8px 0;color:#b6bcc7}
.bullet{margin:8px 0 0 0;padding-left:18px;color:#c2c7d0}
.bullet li{margin:6px 0}
.ol{margin:8px 0 0 18px}
.ol li{margin:6px 0}

.callout{border-radius:14px;padding:16px;border:1px dashed rgba(212,175,55,.5);background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(212,175,55,.08),rgba(16,19,26,.9))}
.callout.glow{box-shadow:0 0 0 2px rgba(212,175,55,.15),0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.35)}
.callout.soft{background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(100,120,200,.08),rgba(16,19,26,.9));border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.14)}

.pull-quote{margin:10px 0 20px;padding:16px;border-left:4px solid var(--gold);background:linear-gradient(180deg,#141822,#0f1219);border-radius:10px}
.pull-quote blockquote{margin:0 0 6px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.5}
.pull-quote figcaption{color:var(--muted);font-size:13px}

.stat-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:10px;margin-top:8px}
@media (max-width:720px){.stat-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}}
.stat{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#0f1218,#0a0d13);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);border-radius:10px;padding:12px;text-align:center}
.stat .big{display:block;font-size:24px;font-weight:800;color:var(--gold)}

/* ===== Sticky TOC & Inline images ===== */
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
.guide-wrap{display:grid;grid-template-columns:260px 1fr;gap:16px}
@media (max-width:1100px){.guide-wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.toc{position:sticky;top:76px;align-self:start;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#141823,#0f1219);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);border-radius:12px;padding:12px}
.toc h3{margin:0 0 8px;font-size:16px}
.toc ol{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:grid;gap:6px;max-height:70vh;overflow:auto}
.toc a{display:block;padding:8px 10px;border-radius:10px;color:#cbd1db;text-decoration:none;border:1px solid transparent}
.toc a:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.08)}
.toc a.active{background:rgba(212,175,55,.08);border-color:rgba(212,175,55,.35);color:var(--accent);box-shadow:0 0 0 2px rgba(212,175,55,.15)}

.inline-img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:16/9;object-fit:cover;border-radius:10px;margin:6px 0 10px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}

[id^="g-"]{scroll-margin-top:86px}

/* Full-bleed band helper */
.band{width:100vw;margin-left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);background:linear-gradient(180deg,#10131a,#0b0e14)}
.band .container{max-width:var(--max)}

.loc{display:block;margin-top:6px;font-size:12px;color:#c3c9d3}

.content-grid.compact{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:12px;margin-bottom:12px}
@media (max-width:900px){.content-grid.compact{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* === Larger Hero Gallery (width & height) === */
.hero-aside .gallery{
  grid-auto-rows: clamp(220px, 28vh, 360px); /* taller tiles */
  gap:12px;
}
@media (min-width:1400px){
  .hero-aside .gallery{ grid-auto-rows: clamp(280px, 34vh, 420px); }
}
.hero-aside .gallery .card{ height:100%; }
.hero-aside .gallery .card img{
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  aspect-ratio:auto; /* override any earlier ratio */
}
.hero-aside .gallery .card:nth-child(1){ grid-row: span 2; } /* big feature tile */

/* === Zigzag two-column content (image/text alternating) === */
.zigzag .zz-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr 0.9fr;gap:26px;align-items:center;margin-bottom:34px}
.zigzag .zz-row.alt{grid-template-columns:0.9fr 1.1fr}
.zigzag .zz-text h2,.zigzag .zz-text h3{margin:0 0 8px}
.zigzag .zz-text p{margin:8px 0;color:#c2c8d3;line-height:1.6}
.zigzag .zz-media{margin:0}
.zigzag .zz-media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;border-radius:14px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);box-shadow:var(--shadow);aspect-ratio:16/11}
@media (max-width:1000px){
  .zigzag .zz-row,.zigzag .zz-row.alt{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:14px}
  .zigzag .zz-media img{aspect-ratio:16/10}
}

/* Shorter profile cards in Recommended & New */
/* Override for profile grids */
#recommended .card img,
#new .card img{
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;          /* <-- important: not 100% */
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}


/* Slightly denser meta for compact height */
#recommended .meta, #new .meta{padding:8px 10px 10px}
#recommended .attr, #new .attr{margin-top:4px; gap:4px}
#recommended .pill, #new .pill{padding:3px 7px;font-size:11px}

/* Extra breathing room between sections */
section{padding:42px 0 34px}
section + section{margin-top:24px}

/* Slightly taller thumbs (keep width the same) */
#recommended .card img,
#new .card img{
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 3.2;   /* was 4/3; this adds a bit more height */
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* A little more space between profiles */
#recommended .grid,
#new .grid{
  gap: 12px;             /* was tighter; bump slightly for breathing room */
}

/* No extra outer margin on figures */
#recommended .card,
#new .card{
  margin: 0;
}

/* Compact but comfy text area */
#recommended .meta,
#new .meta{
  padding: 8px 10px 10px;
}

/* ===== Booking form ===== */
.bk-steps{
  list-style:none; display:flex; gap:12px; justify-content:center;
  margin:4px 0 16px; padding:0;
}
.bk-steps li{
  width:26px; height:26px; border-radius:999px;
  display:grid; place-items:center; font-weight:700; font-size:12px;
  color:#c9ced8; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#181b22,#12141a);
}
.bk-steps li.active{
  color:#111; background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-2));
  border-color:transparent; box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(212,175,55,.25);
}

.bk-card{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#151821,#10131a);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border-radius:14px; padding:16px;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow);
}
.bk-title{ margin:0 0 12px; font-size:20px }

.bk-form{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
  gap:12px;
}
@media (max-width:900px){
  .bk-form{ grid-template-columns:1fr }
}

.bk-field{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:6px }
.bk-field span{ font-size:13px; color:#c9ced8 }
.bk-field b{ color:var(--gold); font-weight:700 }

.bk-field input,
.bk-field select,
.bk-field textarea{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#0f1219,#0b0e14);
  color:var(--text);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-radius:12px;
  padding:10px 12px;
  outline:none;
}
.bk-field textarea{ resize:vertical }
.bk-field input::placeholder,
.bk-field textarea::placeholder{ color:#9097a4 }

.bk-field input:focus,
.bk-field select:focus,
.bk-field textarea:focus{
  border-color:rgba(212,175,55,.55);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 2px rgba(212,175,55,.18);
}

.bk-span-2{ grid-column:span 2 }
.bk-span-3{ grid-column:span 3 }
@media (max-width:900px){
  .bk-span-2, .bk-span-3{ grid-column:span 1 }
}

.bk-actions{ display:flex; justify-content:flex-end }
.bk-actions .btn{ font-weight:700 }

/* Booking image band */
.bk-band img{
  width:100%; height:clamp(180px,36vh,360px);
  object-fit:cover; display:block;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}

/* Contact block */
.bk-contact{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:14px;
}
@media (max-width:900px){ .bk-contact{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr } }
@media (max-width:520px){ .bk-contact{ grid-template-columns:1fr } }

.bk-contact-item{
  display:flex; gap:12px; align-items:center;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#171922,#11131a);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border-radius:14px; padding:14px;
}
.bk-contact-item .bk-sub{ color:var(--muted); font-size:13px; margin-top:2px }

.bk-cta{ text-align:center; margin-top:14px }

/* ===== Employment page ===== */
.emp-hero{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#10131a,#0b0e14);
  padding:32px 0 24px;
}
.emp-hero-wrap{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.2fr 1fr; gap:22px; align-items:center;
}
@media (max-width:980px){ .emp-hero-wrap{ grid-template-columns:1fr } }

.emp-hero-copy .emp-kicker{
  letter-spacing:.18em; text-transform:uppercase; font-size:12px; color:var(--accent); margin:0 0 6px;
}
.emp-hero-copy h1{ margin:0 0 8px; font-size:clamp(22px,4.6vw,40px) }
.emp-hero-copy .lead{ color:var(--muted); margin-bottom:12px }
.emp-hero-media img{
  width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; border-radius:16px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06); box-shadow:var(--shadow);
  aspect-ratio:16/9;
}

/* Why join */
.emp-why-grid{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:0.9fr 1.1fr; gap:22px; align-items:center;
}
@media (max-width:1000px){ .emp-why-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr } }
.emp-why-media{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:10px;
}
.emp-why-media img{
  width:100%; aspect-ratio:1/1; object-fit:cover; border-radius:12px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}
.emp-why-copy h2{ margin:0 0 8px }
.emp-list{ margin:8px 0 0 18px; color:#cbd1db }
.emp-list li{ margin:6px 0 }

/* Info cards */
.emp-cards{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:14px; margin-top:8px;
}
@media (max-width:1000px){ .emp-cards{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr } }
@media (max-width:620px){ .emp-cards{ grid-template-columns:1fr } }
.emp-card{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#171a23,#10131a);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border-radius:14px; padding:16px;
}
.emp-card h3{ margin:0 0 6px; font-size:18px }
.emp-card p{ margin:6px 0; color:#b6bcc7 }

/* Application form */
.emp-form-wrap{ margin-top:6px }
.emp-form-card{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#151821,#10131a);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border-radius:14px; padding:16px; box-shadow:var(--shadow);
}
.emp-form{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:12px;
}
@media (max-width:900px){ .emp-form{ grid-template-columns:1fr } }

.emp-field{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:6px }
.emp-field span{ font-size:13px; color:#c9ced8 }
.emp-field b{ color:var(--gold) }

.emp-field input, .emp-field select, .emp-field textarea{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#0f1219,#0b0e14);
  color:var(--text);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-radius:12px; padding:10px 12px; outline:none;
}
.emp-field input::placeholder, .emp-field textarea::placeholder{ color:#9097a4 }
.emp-field input:focus, .emp-field select:focus, .emp-field textarea:focus{
  border-color:rgba(212,175,55,.55); box-shadow:0 0 0 2px rgba(212,175,55,.18);
}
.emp-span-3{ grid-column:span 3 }
@media (max-width:900px){ .emp-span-3{ grid-column:span 1 } }
.emp-upload span{ font-weight:600 }
.emp-upload .sub{ color:var(--muted); font-size:12px; margin-top:4px }
.emp-actions{ display:flex; justify-content:flex-end }

/* Two-up content like reference */
.emp-content{ margin-top:8px }
.emp-two{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.1fr 0.9fr; gap:20px; align-items:center; margin-bottom:18px;
}
.emp-two.alt{ grid-template-columns:0.9fr 1.1fr }
@media (max-width:1000px){ .emp-two, .emp-two.alt{ grid-template-columns:1fr } }
.emp-two img{
  width:100%; border-radius:14px; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06); object-fit:cover; aspect-ratio:16/11;
}
.emp-text h3{ margin:0 0 8px }
.emp-checks{ margin:8px 0 0 18px; color:#cbd1db }
.emp-checks li{ margin:6px 0 }

/* === Employment: tighten "Professional standards" & "Safety & discretion" === */
.emp-content { margin-top: 0 }                   /* less outer space */

.emp-two,
.emp-two.alt{
  gap: 14px;                                     /* was 20px */
  margin-bottom: 12px;                           /* was 18px */
  align-items: start;                            /* prevents extra vertical stretch */
}

.emp-two img{
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;                         /* slightly shorter than 16/11 */
  max-height: 360px;                             /* hard cap so images don’t get tall */
  width: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.emp-two h3{ margin: 0 0 6px }                   /* tighter heading */
.emp-two p{  margin: 6px 0 }                     /* tighter paragraphs */

/* On small screens keep it compact too */
@media (max-width: 1000px){
  .emp-two img{ max-height: 300px; aspect-ratio: 16 / 11 }
}

/* === Highlighted Submit button (Employment form) === */
.submit-btn{
  --shine: rgba(212,175,55,.35);

  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  gap:8px;

  padding:12px 18px;
  border:0;
  border-radius:12px;
  font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:.2px;

  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-2));
  color:#111; /* high contrast on gold */
  box-shadow:
    0 10px 28px rgba(212,175,55,.28),
    0 0 0 2px rgba(0,0,0,.55) inset;

  cursor:pointer;
  transition:transform .15s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, filter .2s ease;
  position:relative;
}

/* soft glow ring */
.submit-btn::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; inset:-4px;
  border-radius:14px;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 2px var(--shine);
  opacity:.65; pointer-events:none;
}

/* subtle moving sheen */
.submit-btn::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  border-radius:inherit;
  background:linear-gradient(120deg, transparent 30%, rgba(255,255,255,.25) 50%, transparent 70%);
  transform:translateX(-120%);
  transition:transform .6s ease;
}

/* hover / focus states */
.submit-btn:hover,
.submit-btn:focus-visible{
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow:
    0 14px 34px rgba(212,175,55,.34),
    0 0 0 2px rgba(0,0,0,.45) inset;
}
.submit-btn:hover::after{ transform:translateX(120%); }

/* active press */
.submit-btn:active{ transform: translateY(0); filter:saturate(105%); }

/* gentle attention pulse (reduced for users who prefer less motion) */
@keyframes btnPulse { 
  0%,100% { box-shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(212,175,55,.28), 0 0 0 2px rgba(0,0,0,.55) inset; }
  50%     { box-shadow:0 14px 36px rgba(212,175,55,.38), 0 0 0 2px rgba(0,0,0,.45) inset; }
}
.submit-btn{ animation: btnPulse 2.8s ease-in-out infinite; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .submit-btn{ animation:none; }
}

/* === Gold CTA style (reusable) === */
.btn-gold,
.submit-btn{
  --shine: rgba(212,175,55,.35);

  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  gap:8px;

  padding:12px 18px;
  border:0;
  border-radius:12px;
  font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:.2px;

  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold),var(--gold-2));
  color:#111; /* contrast on gold */
  text-decoration:none;

  box-shadow:
    0 10px 28px rgba(212,175,55,.28),
    0 0 0 2px rgba(0,0,0,.55) inset;

  cursor:pointer;
  transition:transform .15s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, filter .2s ease;
  position:relative;
}

/* glow ring */
.btn-gold::before,
.submit-btn::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; inset:-4px;
  border-radius:14px;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 2px var(--shine);
  opacity:.65; pointer-events:none;
}

/* sheen */
.btn-gold::after,
.submit-btn::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  border-radius:inherit;
  background:linear-gradient(120deg, transparent 30%, rgba(255,255,255,.25) 50%, transparent 70%);
  transform:translateX(-120%);
  transition:transform .6s ease;
}

/* hover / focus */
.btn-gold:hover,
.btn-gold:focus-visible,
.submit-btn:hover,
.submit-btn:focus-visible{
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow:
    0 14px 34px rgba(212,175,55,.34),
    0 0 0 2px rgba(0,0,0,.45) inset;
}
.btn-gold:hover::after,
.submit-btn:hover::after{ transform:translateX(120%); }

/* active */
.btn-gold:active,
.submit-btn:active{ transform: translateY(0); filter:saturate(105%); }

/* gentle attention pulse */
@keyframes btnPulse { 
  0%,100% { box-shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(212,175,55,.28), 0 0 0 2px rgba(0,0,0,.55) inset; }
  50%     { box-shadow:0 14px 36px rgba(212,175,55,.38), 0 0 0 2px rgba(0,0,0,.45) inset; }
}
.btn-gold,
.submit-btn{ animation: btnPulse 2.8s ease-in-out infinite; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  .btn-gold, .submit-btn{ animation:none; }
}
/* Make the whole card clickable */
.card{position:relative}
.card .stretched-link{
  position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:5; border-radius:var(--radius);
  text-indent:-9999px; /* hides link text */
}
.card:focus-within{outline:2px solid var(--ring); outline-offset:3px}
.card:hover img{transform:scale(1.04)} /* optional nicer hover */