/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Slider Section
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-slider-section {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: clamp(620px, 80vh, 860px);
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-slider-section { height: 620px; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hero-slider-section { height: 560px; }
}

.hero-slide {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 1s ease-in-out, visibility 1s ease-in-out;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

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

.hero-slide-bg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: 1;
  transform: scale(1.05);
  transition: transform 6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.hero-slide.active .hero-slide-bg {
  transform: scale(1);
}

/* Subtle overlay as required */
.hero-slide-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(23, 63, 58, 0.88) 0%, rgba(23, 63, 58, 0.72) 50%, rgba(23, 63, 58, 0.3) 100%);
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-slide-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin-top: clamp(4rem, 8vh, 6rem);
  color: var(--color-cream);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.3s, transform 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.3s;
}

.hero-slide.active .hero-slide-content {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.hero-slide-content h1 {
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.hero-slide-content p {
  color: rgba(250, 245, 234, 0.9);
  font-size: clamp(1.125rem, 1.5vw + 0.25rem, 1.375rem);
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  max-width: 600px;
}

.hero-slide-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-phone-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-left: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
}

.hero-phone-cta:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

/* Hero Absolute Floating Blocks */
.hero-badge-top {
  position: absolute;
  top: 2rem;
  right: 2rem;
}

.hero-badge-bottom {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2rem;
  right: 4rem;
}

.hero-stat-cards {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  right: 0;
  display: flex;
  gap: 1px;
  background-color: rgba(250, 245, 234, 0.15);
  z-index: 5;
}

.hero-stat-card {
  background-color: var(--glass-bg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
  border-top-left-radius: 16px;
  border-top-right-radius: 16px;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-slide-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(23, 63, 58, 0.92) 0%, rgba(23, 63, 58, 0.85) 70%, rgba(23, 63, 58, 0.6) 100%);
  }
  .hero-badge-top, .hero-badge-bottom, .hero-stat-cards {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* Slider Controls */
.hero-slider-controls {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2.5rem;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 10;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-slider-controls .container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.slider-dots {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.slider-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  padding: 0;
}

.slider-dot.active {
  background-color: var(--color-gold);
  transform: scale(1.3);
}

.slider-arrows {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   About Split Preview Layout
   ========================================================================== */
.about-preview-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-preview-img-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 2rem;
  padding-bottom: 2rem;
}

.about-preview-img-wrapper img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 4.5;
  object-fit: cover;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.about-preview-img-wrapper .floating-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
}

.about-feature-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.about-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.about-feature-item svg {
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .about-preview-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
  }
  .about-preview-img-wrapper {
    padding-left: 0;
    max-width: 540px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Mission, Vision & Values Layout
   ========================================================================== */
.mvv-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

.mvv-card {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.mvv-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.mvv-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background-color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.mvv-card.gold::before {
  background-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.mvv-card h3 {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.values-chip-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .mvv-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Services Grid Layout
   ========================================================================== */
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.service-card {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.service-card:hover .icon-box {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-cream);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.service-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.375rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.service-card p {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Why CELS Split Section
   ========================================================================== */
.why-cels-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.mosaic-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  height: 520px;
  width: 100%;
}

.mosaic-img-1 {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 70%;
  height: 320px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-image);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  z-index: 1;
}

.mosaic-img-2 {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 65%;
  height: 280px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-image);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  z-index: 2;
  border: 8px solid var(--color-ivory);
}

.mosaic-wrapper .floating-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 45%;
  left: 5%;
  z-index: 3;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .why-cels-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 4rem; }
  .mosaic-wrapper { max-width: 500px; margin: 0 auto; height: 460px; }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Person-Centered Process Cards Layout
   ========================================================================== */
.process-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 4rem;
}

.process-card {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.process-card:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.process-step-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.process-card h3 {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.process-card p {
  color: rgba(250, 245, 234, 0.8);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .process-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 2rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .process-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Rights, Safety & Trust 3-Column Layout
   ========================================================================== */
.trust-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2.5rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.trust-card {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.trust-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.trust-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--color-text-charcoal);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.trust-list li svg {
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .trust-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Testimonial Carousel Layout
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonial-carousel-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 3.5rem auto 0;
}

.testimonial-track-container {
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 1rem 0;
}

.testimonial-track {
  display: flex;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.testimonial-card {
  min-width: 100%;
  padding: 3rem;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  position: relative;
}

.quote-icon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 2rem;
  right: 2.5rem;
  font-size: 4rem;
  color: var(--color-mint);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.testimonial-text {
  font-size: clamp(1.125rem, 1.5vw + 0.25rem, 1.375rem);
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.author-info h4 {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.author-role {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.trust-stars {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.carousel-controls {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .testimonial-card { padding: 2rem 1.5rem; }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   FAQ Accordion Layout
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-accordion-container {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 3.5rem auto 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.faq-item {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.faq-item.active {
  background-color: var(--color-mint);
  border-color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.faq-header {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.faq-icon {
  position: relative;
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-left: 1rem;
}

.faq-icon::before,
.faq-icon::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.faq-icon::before {
  width: 16px;
  height: 2px;
}

.faq-icon::after {
  width: 2px;
  height: 16px;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon::after {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(90deg);
  opacity: 0;
}

.faq-content {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.faq-content-inner {
  padding: 0 2rem 1.5rem;
  color: var(--color-text-charcoal);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .faq-header { padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem; font-size: 1rem; }
  .faq-content-inner { padding: 0 1.5rem 1.25rem; }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Career Application & Contact Layouts
   ========================================================================== */
.form-grid-2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 0 1.5rem;
}

.contact-layout-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.contact-info-cards {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.contact-card-item {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 2rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.contact-form-container {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 3rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.map-container-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  height: 400px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--color-mint);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 2rem;
  margin-top: 4rem;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .contact-layout-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
  .form-grid-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-form-container { padding: 2rem 1.5rem; }
}

/* Timeline Components */
.process-timeline {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 4rem auto 0;
  padding-left: 2.5rem;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-secondary);
}

.timeline-step {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.timeline-step:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.timeline-marker {
  position: absolute;
  left: -2.5rem;
  top: 0;
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  border: 4px solid var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--color-secondary);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.timeline-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.375rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Premium Service Card with Image Thumbnail
   ========================================================================== */
.service-card-premium {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
}

.service-card-premium::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-gold) 0%, var(--color-secondary) 100%);
  z-index: 2;
}

.service-card-premium:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(23, 63, 58, 0.14);
  border-color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.service-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 0;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.service-card-premium:hover .service-card-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.service-card-img-wrapper {
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.service-card-img-wrapper::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 60px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(255,255,255,0.9) 0%, transparent 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.service-card-body {
  padding: 1.75rem 1.75rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.service-card-body .icon-box {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.service-card-premium:hover .icon-box {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-cream);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.service-card-body h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.service-card-body p {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.service-card-body .btn-link {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.service-card-body .btn-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.service-card-divider {
  width: 40px;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-gold) 0%, transparent 100%);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Compassionate Care Promise Section
   ========================================================================== */
.care-promise-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.care-promise-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-cream) 0%, var(--color-mint) 50%, rgba(234, 244, 239, 0.5) 100%);
  z-index: 0;
}

.care-promise-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 5rem;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.care-promise-img-wrapper {
  position: relative;
}

.care-promise-img-wrapper img {
  border-radius: var(--radius-image);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  width: 100%;
  height: 520px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.care-promise-img-wrapper::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -12px;
  left: -12px;
  right: 12px;
  bottom: 12px;
  border: 3px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-image);
  opacity: 0.3;
  z-index: -1;
}

.care-promise-content {
  position: relative;
}

.care-promise-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.care-promise-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  border-radius: var(--radius-small);
  border: 1px solid rgba(209, 221, 216, 0.4);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.care-promise-item:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  transform: translateX(4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border-color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.care-promise-icon {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background-color: var(--color-mint);
  border-radius: 12px;
}

.care-promise-text {
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.care-promise-text h4 {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.care-promise-text p {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .care-promise-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
  }
  .care-promise-img-wrapper img {
    height: 380px;
    max-width: 540px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: block;
  }
  .care-promise-img-wrapper::after {
    display: none;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Life at Home Image Gallery
   ========================================================================== */
.gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.gallery-item {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 320px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.gallery-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 0;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.gallery-item:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.gallery-caption {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 2rem 1.25rem 1.25rem;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(23, 63, 58, 0.85) 0%, transparent 100%);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  transform: translateY(100%);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-caption {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .gallery-item {
    height: 260px;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   Enhanced Trust Stats Bar
   ========================================================================== */
.trust-stats-bar {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.trust-stat-item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.trust-stat-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.trust-stat-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  display: block;
}

.trust-stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.trust-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .trust-stats-bar {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
  }
}