/* =========================================================
   ABOUT PAGE ? Reserve Club
========================================================= */

.about-page {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

.ab-label {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    color: #b87333;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.ab-label::before,
.ab-label::after {
    content: "";
    width: 28px;
    height: 2px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #b87333, transparent);
}

.ab-label::after {
    background: linear-gradient(270deg, #b87333, transparent);
}

.ab-title {
    margin: 0 0 18px;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.15;
}

.ab-title span {
    color: #d4a574;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.ab-lead {
    margin: 0 auto;
    max-width: 580px;
    color: #cfc3b4;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.85;
}

.ab-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 8px;
    padding: 16px 28px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.55);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8a5524, #b87333);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition:
        transform 0.35s ease,
        box-shadow 0.35s ease,
        background 0.35s ease;
}

.ab-btn i {
    transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.ab-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.35);
}

.ab-btn:hover i {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

.ab-btn--outline {
    background: transparent;
    border-color: rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.45);
    color: #d4a574;
}

.ab-btn--outline:hover {
    background: rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.12);
    box-shadow: none;
}

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */

.ab-hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 68vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 150px 0 90px;
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
}

.ab-hero__media {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
}

.ab-hero__media img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    transform: scale(1.08);
    filter: brightness(0.62) saturate(1.08) contrast(1.04);
    will-change: transform;
}

.ab-hero__overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7, 7, 7, 0.55) 0%, rgba(7, 7, 7, 0.35) 48%, rgba(7, 7, 7, 0.88) 100%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 50% 52%, rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.18), transparent 46%),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(5, 5, 5, 0.55), transparent 30%, transparent 70%, rgba(5, 5, 5, 0.55));
}

.ab-hero__line {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 2;
    top: 50%;
    width: clamp(50px, 12vw, 180px);
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(212, 165, 116, 0.65));
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ab-hero__line--left {
    left: 4%;
}

.ab-hero__line--right {
    right: 4%;
    transform: scaleX(-1);
}

.ab-hero__content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 900px;
    text-align: center;
}

.ab-hero__eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    color: #d4a574;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.ab-hero__eyebrow::before,
.ab-hero__eyebrow::after {
    content: "";
    width: 34px;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #b87333);
}

.ab-hero__eyebrow::after {
    transform: scaleX(-1);
}

.ab-hero__title {
    margin: 0 0 26px;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 6vw, 5rem);
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.05;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    text-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
}

.ab-hero__title span {
    display: inline;
    color: #d4a574;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.ab-breadcrumb {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 13px;
    padding: 11px 18px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.25);
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(8, 8, 8, 0.42);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
}

.ab-breadcrumb a {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    color: #ffffff;
    transition: color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.ab-breadcrumb a:hover {
    color: #d4a574;
    transform: translateX(-2px);
}

.ab-breadcrumb__separator {
    width: 18px;
    height: 1px;
    background: #b87333;
    transform: rotate(-55deg);
}

.ab-breadcrumb [aria-current="page"] {
    color: #d4a574;
}

.ab-hero__scroll {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 3;
    left: 50%;
    bottom: 24px;
    width: 24px;
    height: 38px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 165, 116, 0.5);
    border-radius: 20px;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.ab-hero__scroll span {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 8px;
    width: 3px;
    height: 7px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    background: #d4a574;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    animation: ab-scroll-cue 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes ab-scroll-cue {
    0%,
    100% {
        opacity: 0.3;
        transform: translate(-50%, 0);
    }

    50% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translate(-50%, 11px);
    }
}

/* ========================================================================================================================== */

/*=========================================
    RESERVE CLUB - OUR STORY SECTION
=========================================*/

.rc-story-section{
    position: relative;
    padding: 140px 0;
    background: #f7f6f2;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.rc-story-section::before{
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -200px;
    right: -150px;
    width: 420px;
    height: 420px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(200,169,106,.08);
    filter: blur(80px);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.rc-story-section::after{
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -220px;
    left: -150px;
    width: 420px;
    height: 420px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(200,169,106,.06);
    filter: blur(90px);
    pointer-events: none;
}


/*=========================
    SECTION TITLE
=========================*/

.rc-story-title{
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto 90px;
    text-align: center;
}

.rc-story-subtitle{
    display: inline-block;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #C8A96A;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.rc-story-title h2{
    font-size: 54px;
    line-height: 1.15;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #111;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.rc-story-title h2 span{
    color: #C8A96A;
}

.rc-story-title p{
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1.9;
    color: #666;
}

.rc-story-facts{
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 18px;
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 36px auto 0;
    padding: 0;
    list-style: none;
}

.rc-story-fact{
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 18px 14px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(200, 169, 106, 0.28);
    border-radius: 4px 16px;
    background:
        linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92), rgba(250, 246, 240, 0.88));
    box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.04);
    text-align: center;
}

.rc-story-fact strong{
    color: #8a5524;
    font-family: "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.4vw, 2rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    line-height: 1;
}

.rc-story-fact span{
    color: rgba(17, 17, 17, 0.55);
    font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}


/*=========================
    MAIN GRID
=========================*/

.rc-story-wrapper{
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 90px;
    align-items: center;
}


/*=========================
    IMAGE
=========================*/

.rc-story-image{
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 26px;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
}

.rc-story-image img{
    width: 100%;
    height: 720px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform .8s ease;
}

.rc-story-image:hover img{
    transform: scale(1.06);
}


/*=========================
    FLOATING BADGE
=========================*/

.rc-story-badge{
    position: absolute;
    left: 35px;
    bottom: 35px;

    width: 220px;

    padding: 22px;

    border-radius: 18px;

    background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);

    backdrop-filter: blur(18px);

    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);

    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);

    color: #fff;
}

.rc-badge-year{
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: #F2D28B;
    font-size: 13px;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.rc-story-badge h4{
    font-size: 28px;
    line-height: 1.3;
    font-weight: 600;
}


/*=========================
    CONTENT
=========================*/

.rc-content-label{
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 15px;

    color: #C8A96A;

    text-transform: uppercase;

    letter-spacing: 3px;

    font-size: 14px;

    font-weight: 600;
}

.rc-story-content h3{
    font-size: 56px;
    line-height: 1.15;
    color: #111;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.rc-story-content p{
    margin-bottom: 22px;

    color: #666;

    font-size: 17px;

    line-height: 1.95;
}


/*=========================
    SIGNATURE
=========================*/

.rc-story-signature{
    margin-top: 45px;
}

.rc-sign-line{
    width: 80px;
    height: 2px;
    background: #C8A96A;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.rc-story-signature h5{
    font-size: 24px;
    color: #111;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.rc-story-signature span{
    color: #777;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    font-size: 15px;
}


/*=========================
    RESPONSIVE
=========================*/

@media(max-width:992px){

    .rc-story-section{
        padding:100px 0;
    }

    .rc-story-wrapper{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
        gap:60px;
    }

    .rc-story-image img{
        height:550px;
    }

    .rc-story-title h2{
        font-size:42px;
    }

    .rc-story-content h3{
        font-size:42px;
    }

    .rc-story-facts{
        gap: 14px;
        max-width: 640px;
    }

}


@media(max-width:768px){

    .rc-story-title{
        margin-bottom:60px;
    }

    .rc-story-title h2{
        font-size:34px;
    }

    .rc-story-title p{
        font-size:16px;
    }

    .rc-story-facts{
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        max-width: 280px;
        gap: 12px;
        margin-top: 28px;
    }

    .rc-story-image img{
        height:420px;
    }

    .rc-story-content h3{
        font-size:34px;
    }

    .rc-story-content p{
        font-size:16px;
        line-height:1.8;
    }

    .rc-story-badge{
        width:180px;
        left:20px;
        bottom:20px;
        padding:18px;
    }

    .rc-story-badge h4{
        font-size:22px;
    }

}

/* ---------- Meet Our Experts ---------- */

.ab-experts {
    --abe-copper: #b87333;
    --abe-copper-dark: #8a5524;
    --abe-copper-light: #d4a574;
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    padding: 125px 0 130px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background:
        linear-gradient(rgba(138, 85, 36, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(138, 85, 36, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 42% at 50% 0%, rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.14), transparent 65%),
        #f5f0e9;
    background-size: 72px 72px, 72px 72px, auto, auto;
}

.ab-experts__ghost {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: clamp(12px, 2.5vw, 36px);
    z-index: 0;
    margin: 0;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    color: rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.05);
    font-family: "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif;
    font-size: clamp(4.2rem, 13vw, 10.5rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 0.9;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    white-space: nowrap;
    pointer-events: none;
    user-select: none;
    -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.225);
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.ab-experts > .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.ab-experts__ambient {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(120px);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ab-experts__ambient--one {
    top: -160px;
    left: -130px;
    width: 430px;
    height: 430px;
    background: rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.17);
}

.ab-experts__ambient--two {
    right: -150px;
    bottom: -180px;
    width: 450px;
    height: 450px;
    background: rgba(138, 85, 36, 0.12);
}

.ab-experts__heading {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 780px;
    margin: 0 auto 68px;
    text-align: center;
}

.ab-experts__eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    color: var(--abe-copper-dark);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 3.4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.ab-experts__eyebrow::before,
.ab-experts__eyebrow::after {
    content: "";
    width: 34px;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--abe-copper));
}

.ab-experts__eyebrow::after {
    transform: scaleX(-1);
}

.ab-experts__heading h2 {
    margin: 0 0 21px;
    color: #251b14;
    font-family: "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 4.3vw, 3.65rem);
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.ab-experts__heading h2 span {
    color: var(--abe-copper-dark);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.ab-experts__heading p {
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    color: #6d6055;
    font-size: 15.5px;
    line-height: 1.85;
}

.ab-experts__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
    perspective: 1500px;
}

.ab-expert-card {
    --abe-x: 50%;
    --abe-y: 50%;
    position: relative;
    min-width: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.24);
    border-radius: 22px 22px 10px 10px;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at var(--abe-x) var(--abe-y), rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.15), transparent 34%),
        linear-gradient(155deg, #211b17, #0e0d0c);
    box-shadow:
        0 22px 48px rgba(65, 37, 17, 0.18),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    outline: none;
    will-change: transform;
    transition:
        border-color 0.4s ease,
        box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.ab-expert-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 5;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: inherit;
    padding: 1px;
    opacity: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(
        260px circle at var(--abe-x) var(--abe-y),
        rgba(255, 224, 189, 0.95),
        rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.5) 42%,
        transparent 72%
    );
    -webkit-mask:
        linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box,
        linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
    mask:
        linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box,
        linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
    mask-composite: exclude;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.ab-expert-card::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 4;
    left: 22px;
    right: 22px;
    bottom: 0;
    height: 3px;
    border-radius: 4px 4px 0 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--abe-copper), var(--abe-copper-light), transparent);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scaleX(0.25);
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.5s ease;
}

.ab-expert-card:hover,
.ab-expert-card:focus-visible {
    border-color: rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.58);
    box-shadow:
        0 34px 72px rgba(55, 30, 13, 0.28),
        0 0 35px rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.12);
}

.ab-expert-card:hover::before,
.ab-expert-card:focus-visible::before,
.ab-expert-card:hover::after,
.ab-expert-card:focus-visible::after {
    opacity: 1;
}

.ab-expert-card:hover::after,
.ab-expert-card:focus-visible::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.ab-expert-card__media {
    position: relative;
    height: 350px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #171411;
}

.ab-expert-card__media::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 1;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8, 7, 6, 0.04) 40%, rgba(10, 8, 7, 0.8) 100%),
        linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.1), transparent 45%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ab-expert-card__media img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    filter: saturate(0.78) contrast(1.05);
    transform: scale(1.02);
    transition:
        transform 1s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
        filter 0.5s ease;
}

.ab-expert-card:nth-child(1) .ab-expert-card__media img {
    object-position: 28% center;
}

.ab-expert-card:nth-child(2) .ab-expert-card__media img {
    object-position: 37% center;
}

.ab-expert-card:nth-child(4) .ab-expert-card__media img {
    object-position: 72% center;
}

.ab-expert-card:hover .ab-expert-card__media img,
.ab-expert-card:focus-visible .ab-expert-card__media img {
    filter: saturate(1) contrast(1.03);
    transform: scale(1.11);
}

.ab-expert-card__number {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 2;
    top: 17px;
    right: 18px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
    font-family: "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.ab-expert-card__specialty {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 2;
    left: 18px;
    bottom: 18px;
    padding: 9px 13px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 165, 116, 0.48);
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(17, 13, 10, 0.62);
    color: #f3d6b7;
    font-size: 9px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.55px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    transition:
        background 0.35s ease,
        border-color 0.35s ease,
        transform 0.4s ease;
}

.ab-expert-card:hover .ab-expert-card__specialty,
.ab-expert-card:focus-visible .ab-expert-card__specialty {
    border-color: rgba(212, 165, 116, 0.75);
    background: rgba(138, 85, 36, 0.78);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.ab-expert-card__content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 15px;
    min-height: 136px;
    padding: 24px 20px 25px;
}

.ab-expert-card__content h3 {
    margin: 0 0 7px;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 21px;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.ab-expert-card__content p {
    margin: 0;
    color: #aaa097;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.ab-expert-card__experience {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-end;
    color: #998d83;
    font-size: 8px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.ab-expert-card__experience strong {
    color: var(--abe-copper-light);
    font-family: "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 23px;
    line-height: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .ab-experts__grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
        gap: 24px;
        max-width: 860px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .ab-expert-card__media {
        height: 430px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .ab-experts {
        padding: 88px 0;
        background-size: 48px 48px, 48px 48px, auto, auto;
    }

    .ab-experts__ghost {
        font-size: 3.6rem;
        top: 10px;
        letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    }

    .ab-experts__heading {
        margin-bottom: 50px;
    }

    .ab-experts__heading p {
        font-size: 15px;
    }

    .ab-experts__grid {
        gap: 18px;
    }

    .ab-expert-card__media {
        height: 360px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 620px) {
    .ab-experts__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        max-width: 430px;
    }

    .ab-expert-card__media {
        height: 440px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .ab-experts__eyebrow {
        gap: 8px;
        font-size: 10px;
        letter-spacing: 2.4px;
    }

    .ab-experts__eyebrow::before,
    .ab-experts__eyebrow::after {
        width: 22px;
    }

    .ab-expert-card {
        border-radius: 18px 18px 9px 9px;
    }

    .ab-expert-card__media {
        height: 390px;
    }

    .ab-expert-card__content {
        min-height: 125px;
        padding: 22px 18px 24px;
    }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .ab-expert-card,
    .ab-expert-card::before,
    .ab-expert-card::after,
    .ab-expert-card__media img,
    .ab-expert-card__specialty {
        transition: none !important;
    }
}

/* ---------- Why Reserve Club: interactive feature grid ---------- */

.rc-why-section {
    --rcw-copper: #b87333;
    --rcw-copper-dark: #8a5524;
    --rcw-copper-light: #d4a574;
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    padding: 125px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    background:
        linear-gradient(rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.024) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.024) 1px, transparent 1px),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 35% at 50% 0%, rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.13), transparent 62%),
        #0b0b0b;
    background-size: 72px 72px, 72px 72px, auto, auto;
}

.rc-why-section::before,
.rc-why-section::after {
    display: none;
}

.rc-why-section > .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.rc-why-ghost {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: clamp(12px, 2.5vw, 36px);
    z-index: 0;
    margin: 0;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    color: rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.07);
    font-family: "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif;
    font-size: clamp(4rem, 13vw, 10rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 0.9;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    white-space: nowrap;
    pointer-events: none;
    user-select: none;
    -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.207);
    opacity: 0.72;
}

.rc-why-ambient {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(120px);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.rc-why-ambient--one {
    top: 8%;
    left: -160px;
    width: 450px;
    height: 450px;
    background: rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.13);
}

.rc-why-ambient--two {
    right: -170px;
    bottom: 8%;
    width: 470px;
    height: 470px;
    background: rgba(138, 85, 36, 0.11);
}

.rc-why-heading {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 820px;
    margin: 0 auto 68px;
    text-align: center;
}

.rc-why-subtitle {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 17px;
    color: var(--rcw-copper);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 3.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.rc-why-subtitle::before,
.rc-why-subtitle::after {
    content: "";
    width: 30px;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--rcw-copper));
}

.rc-why-subtitle::after {
    transform: scaleX(-1);
}

.rc-why-heading h2 {
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.2vw, 3.55rem);
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    line-height: 1.15;
}

.rc-why-heading h2 span {
    display: inline;
    color: var(--rcw-copper-light);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.rc-why-heading p {
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    color: #bfb3a5;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.85;
}

.rc-feature-list {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 22px;
}

.rc-feature-list:has(.rc-feature-item:hover) .rc-feature-item:not(:hover),
.rc-feature-list:has(.rc-feature-item:focus-visible) .rc-feature-item:not(:focus-visible) {
    opacity: 0.48;
    transform: scale(0.985);
}

.rc-feature-item {
    --rcw-x: 50%;
    --rcw-y: 42%;
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 66px minmax(0, 1fr) auto;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 22px;
    min-height: 168px;
    padding: 28px 26px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.18);
    border-radius: 22px 8px 22px 8px;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at var(--rcw-x) var(--rcw-y), rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.16), transparent 38%),
        linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(28, 25, 22, 0.98), rgba(12, 12, 12, 0.99));
    box-shadow:
        0 18px 42px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.26),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035);
    cursor: default;
    outline: none;
    transition:
        border-color 0.4s ease,
        box-shadow 0.4s ease,
        transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
        opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.rc-feature-item::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 0;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: inherit;
    padding: 1px;
    opacity: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(
        280px circle at 18% 30%,
        rgba(212, 165, 116, 0.85),
        rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.25) 42%,
        transparent 70%
    );
    -webkit-mask:
        linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box,
        linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
    mask:
        linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box,
        linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
    mask-composite: exclude;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}

.rc-feature-item::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 0;
    left: 22px;
    right: 22px;
    bottom: 0;
    height: 3px;
    border-radius: 4px 4px 0 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--rcw-copper), var(--rcw-copper-light), transparent);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scaleX(0.28);
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.5s ease;
}

.rc-feature-item > * {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.rc-feature-item:hover,
.rc-feature-item:focus-visible {
    z-index: 2;
    border-color: rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.55);
    box-shadow:
        0 28px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.42),
        0 0 36px rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.12);
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    opacity: 1;
}

.rc-feature-item:hover::before,
.rc-feature-item:focus-visible::before,
.rc-feature-item:hover::after,
.rc-feature-item:focus-visible::after {
    opacity: 1;
}

.rc-feature-item:hover::after,
.rc-feature-item:focus-visible::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.rc-feature-num {
    position: absolute;
    top: 10px;
    right: 18px;
    z-index: 0;
    color: rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.1);
    font-family: "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif;
    font-size: clamp(3.4rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: color 0.4s ease, transform 0.45s ease;
}

.rc-feature-item:hover .rc-feature-num,
.rc-feature-item:focus-visible .rc-feature-num {
    color: rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.22);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.rc-feature-icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 62px;
    height: 62px;
    margin: 0;
    border: 1px solid rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.3);
    border-radius: 18px 6px 18px 6px;
    background: rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.08);
    color: var(--rcw-copper-light);
    box-shadow:
        inset 0 0 20px rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.04),
        0 10px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.16);
    transition:
        transform 0.4s ease,
        background 0.35s ease,
        border-color 0.35s ease,
        box-shadow 0.35s ease,
        color 0.35s ease;
}

.rc-feature-icon i {
    color: inherit;
    font-size: 20px;
}

.rc-feature-item:hover .rc-feature-icon,
.rc-feature-item:focus-visible .rc-feature-icon {
    color: #fff;
    border-color: rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.55);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--rcw-copper-dark), var(--rcw-copper));
    box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.28);
    transform: translateY(-3px) rotate(-4deg) scale(1.05);
}

.rc-feature-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
    margin: 0;
    min-width: 0;
    padding-right: 8px;
}

.rc-feature-text h4 {
    margin: 0;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.3;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.rc-feature-text p {
    margin: 0;
    color: #aaa097;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    transition: color 0.35s ease;
}

.rc-feature-item:hover .rc-feature-text p,
.rc-feature-item:focus-visible .rc-feature-text p {
    color: #cfc3b4;
}

.rc-feature-arrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.28);
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.08);
    color: var(--rcw-copper-light);
    font-size: 12px;
    opacity: 0.55;
    transform: translateX(-4px);
    transition:
        opacity 0.35s ease,
        transform 0.4s ease,
        background 0.35s ease,
        border-color 0.35s ease,
        color 0.35s ease;
}

.rc-feature-item:hover .rc-feature-arrow,
.rc-feature-item:focus-visible .rc-feature-arrow {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: transparent;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--rcw-copper-dark), var(--rcw-copper));
}

.rc-why-button {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 48px;
}

.rc-why-button .primary-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 11px;
    padding: 16px 28px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.55);
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--rcw-copper-dark), var(--rcw-copper));
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 13px 30px rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.22);
    transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.rc-why-button .primary-btn i {
    transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.rc-why-button .primary-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 38px rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.34);
}

.rc-why-button .primary-btn:hover i {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .rc-feature-list {
        gap: 16px;
    }

    .rc-feature-item {
        grid-template-columns: 56px minmax(0, 1fr) auto;
        gap: 16px;
        min-height: 160px;
        padding: 24px 20px;
    }

    .rc-feature-icon {
        width: 54px;
        height: 54px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .rc-why-section {
        padding: 86px 0;
        background-size: 48px 48px, 48px 48px, auto, auto;
    }

    .rc-why-ghost {
        font-size: 3.6rem;
        top: 10px;
        letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    }

    .rc-why-heading {
        margin-bottom: 48px;
    }

    .rc-why-heading p {
        font-size: 15px;
    }

    .rc-feature-list {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        max-width: 520px;
        margin: 0 auto;
        gap: 14px;
    }

    .rc-feature-list:has(.rc-feature-item:hover) .rc-feature-item:not(:hover),
    .rc-feature-list:has(.rc-feature-item:focus-visible) .rc-feature-item:not(:focus-visible) {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: none;
    }

    .rc-feature-item {
        grid-template-columns: 58px minmax(0, 1fr) auto;
        gap: 16px;
        min-height: 0;
        padding: 22px 20px;
    }

    .rc-feature-item:hover,
    .rc-feature-item:focus-visible {
        transform: none;
    }

    .rc-feature-num {
        font-size: 3rem;
    }

    .rc-why-button {
        margin-top: 36px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .rc-why-subtitle {
        gap: 8px;
        font-size: 10px;
        letter-spacing: 2.5px;
    }

    .rc-why-subtitle::before,
    .rc-why-subtitle::after {
        width: 20px;
    }

    .rc-feature-item {
        grid-template-columns: 48px minmax(0, 1fr);
        gap: 14px;
        border-radius: 18px 7px 18px 7px;
        padding: 20px 18px;
    }

    .rc-feature-arrow {
        display: none;
    }

    .rc-feature-icon {
        width: 48px;
        height: 48px;
        border-radius: 14px 5px 14px 5px;
    }

    .rc-feature-icon i {
        font-size: 16px;
    }

    .rc-feature-text h4 {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .rc-why-button .primary-btn {
        width: 100%;
    }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .rc-feature-item,
    .rc-feature-icon,
    .rc-feature-num,
    .rc-feature-arrow,
    .rc-why-button .primary-btn {
        transition: none !important;
    }

    .rc-feature-list:has(.rc-feature-item:hover) .rc-feature-item:not(:hover),
    .rc-feature-list:has(.rc-feature-item:focus-visible) .rc-feature-item:not(:focus-visible) {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: none;
    }
}

/* ---------- Our Story: light premium deck ---------- */

.rc-story-section.rc-vault {
    --rc-copper: #b87333;
    --rc-copper-dark: #8a5524;
    --rc-copper-light: #d4a574;
    --rc-vault-ink: #1a1512;
    --rc-vault-muted: rgba(26, 21, 18, 0.62);
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    padding: clamp(96px, 11vw, 140px) 0 clamp(80px, 9vw, 110px);
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 60% at 50% 0%, rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.07), transparent 55%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #faf7f3 100%);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.rc-vault__mesh {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    opacity: 0.45;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 48px 48px;
    pointer-events: none;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 50% 40%, #000 20%, transparent 75%);
}

.rc-vault__orb {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(90px);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.rc-vault__orb--one {
    top: 8%;
    left: -5%;
    width: 380px;
    height: 380px;
    background: rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.08);
}

.rc-vault__orb--two {
    bottom: 10%;
    right: -8%;
    width: 420px;
    height: 420px;
    background: rgba(212, 165, 116, 0.06);
}

.rc-story-section.rc-vault > .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 1320px;
}

.rc-story-ghost {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: clamp(10px, 2vw, 28px);
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 0;
    margin: 0;
    font-family: "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif;
    font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 11vw, 9rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 0.9;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    white-space: nowrap;
    pointer-events: none;
    color: rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.05);
    -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.1);
}

/* Intro */
.rc-vault__intro {
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto clamp(32px, 5vw, 48px);
    text-align: center;
}

.rc-story-subtitle {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    color: var(--rc-copper-light);
    font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 3.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.rc-story-subtitle::before,
.rc-story-subtitle::after {
    content: "";
    width: 28px;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--rc-copper-light));
}

.rc-story-subtitle::after {
    transform: scaleX(-1);
}

.rc-vault__intro h2 {
    margin: 0 0 18px;
    color: var(--rc-vault-ink);
    font-family: "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.8vw, 3.75rem);
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    line-height: 1.08;
}

.rc-vault__intro h2 span {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--rc-copper-light), var(--rc-copper));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.rc-vault__intro > p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--rc-vault-muted);
    font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(15px, 1.5vw, 16px);
    line-height: 1.88;
}

/* Stats — interactive copper cards */
.rc-vault__stats {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: clamp(14px, 2.2vw, 22px);
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto clamp(40px, 6vw, 56px);
    padding: 0;
    list-style: none;
}

.rc-vault__stat {
    position: relative;
    flex: 1 1 170px;
    max-width: 250px;
    list-style: none;
}

.rc-vault__stat-btn {
    --stat-x: 50%;
    --stat-y: 50%;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 26px 18px 22px;
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
    border: 1px solid rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.16);
    border-radius: 18px;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at var(--stat-x) var(--stat-y), rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.1), transparent 55%),
        linear-gradient(165deg, #ffffff 0%, #faf7f3 100%);
    text-align: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow:
        0 10px 28px rgba(26, 21, 18, 0.06),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    transition:
        transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
        border-color 0.35s ease,
        box-shadow 0.45s ease,
        background 0.35s ease;
}

.rc-vault__stat-shine {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        115deg,
        transparent 35%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55) 48%,
        transparent 62%
    );
    transform: translateX(-120%);
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: transform 0.7s ease;
}

.rc-vault__stat-btn:hover .rc-vault__stat-shine,
.rc-vault__stat-btn:focus-visible .rc-vault__stat-shine {
    transform: translateX(120%);
}

.rc-vault__stat-btn:hover,
.rc-vault__stat-btn:focus-visible {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.5);
    box-shadow:
        0 22px 48px rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.18),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.08);
    outline: none;
}

.rc-vault__stat-btn.is-active {
    border-color: var(--rc-copper);
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.16), transparent 55%),
        linear-gradient(165deg, #fff8f0 0%, #ffffff 100%);
    box-shadow:
        0 18px 44px rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.2),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.12);
}

.rc-vault__stat-btn.is-pulse {
    animation: rc-vault-stat-pulse 0.55s ease;
}

@keyframes rc-vault-stat-pulse {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.03); box-shadow: 0 24px 52px rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.28); }
}

.rc-vault__stat-ring {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -2px;
    z-index: 1;
    border-radius: inherit;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.55), transparent 45%, rgba(212, 165, 116, 0.45)) border-box;
    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) padding-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) padding-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
    mask-composite: exclude;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.rc-vault__stat-btn:hover .rc-vault__stat-ring,
.rc-vault__stat-btn:focus-visible .rc-vault__stat-ring,
.rc-vault__stat-btn.is-active .rc-vault__stat-ring {
    opacity: 1;
}

.rc-vault__stat-icon {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.22);
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.08);
    color: var(--rc-copper);
    font-size: 15px;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), background 0.35s ease, color 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.rc-vault__stat-btn:hover .rc-vault__stat-icon,
.rc-vault__stat-btn:focus-visible .rc-vault__stat-icon,
.rc-vault__stat-btn.is-active .rc-vault__stat-icon {
    transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.06);
    border-color: transparent;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--rc-copper), var(--rc-copper-dark));
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.35);
}

.rc-vault__stat-btn strong {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    color: var(--rc-copper);
    font-family: "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 2.6vw, 2.15rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    line-height: 1;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, color 0.35s ease;
}

.rc-vault__stat-btn:hover strong,
.rc-vault__stat-btn:focus-visible strong,
.rc-vault__stat-btn.is-active strong {
    transform: scale(1.04);
    color: var(--rc-copper-dark);
}

.rc-vault__stat-label {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    color: rgba(26, 21, 18, 0.48);
    font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    transition: color 0.35s ease;
}

.rc-vault__stat-btn:hover .rc-vault__stat-label,
.rc-vault__stat-btn:focus-visible .rc-vault__stat-label,
.rc-vault__stat-btn.is-active .rc-vault__stat-label {
    color: rgba(26, 21, 18, 0.7);
}

.rc-vault__stat-cta {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-top: 6px;
    color: var(--rc-copper);
    font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(6px);
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s ease;
}

.rc-vault__stat-cta i {
    font-size: 9px;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.rc-vault__stat-btn:hover .rc-vault__stat-cta,
.rc-vault__stat-btn:focus-visible .rc-vault__stat-cta,
.rc-vault__stat-btn.is-active .rc-vault__stat-cta {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.rc-vault__stat-btn:hover .rc-vault__stat-cta i,
.rc-vault__stat-btn:focus-visible .rc-vault__stat-cta i {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Hero image */
.rc-vault__hero {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 920px;
    margin: 0 auto clamp(28px, 4vw, 40px);
    padding: 0;
}

.rc-vault__hero-orbit {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -18px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.25);
    border-radius: 28px;
    animation: rc-vault-spin 24s linear infinite;
}

.rc-vault__hero-orbit--inner {
    inset: -8px;
    border-style: dashed;
    border-color: rgba(212, 165, 116, 0.2);
    animation-duration: 36s;
    animation-direction: reverse;
}

@keyframes rc-vault-spin {
    to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

.rc-vault__hero-frame {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 165, 116, 0.28);
    box-shadow:
        0 32px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) inset;
}

.rc-vault__hero-frame img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center center;
    animation: rc-vault-ken 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes rc-vault-ken {
    from { transform: scale(1); }
    to { transform: scale(1.06); }
}

.rc-vault__hero-frame::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 50%, rgba(10, 8, 6, 0.65) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.rc-vault__hero-index {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 3;
    top: 18px;
    right: 20px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    font-family: "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 12px;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
}

.rc-vault__hero .rc-story-badge {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 3;
    left: 20px;
    bottom: 20px;
    width: min(210px, 44vw);
    padding: 18px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: rgba(15, 10, 8, 0.55);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.rc-story-badge i {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 165, 116, 0.4);
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--rc-copper-light);
    font-size: 11px;
}

.rc-badge-year {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    color: var(--rc-copper-light);
    font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.rc-story-badge h4 {
    margin: 0;
    color: #fff;
    font-family: "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.4rem);
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

/* Marquee */
.rc-vault__marquee {
    overflow: hidden;
    margin: 0 calc(-1 * clamp(16px, 4vw, 48px)) clamp(32px, 5vw, 48px);
    padding: 14px 0;
    border-block: 1px solid rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.12);
    background:
        linear-gradient(90deg, #fff 0%, transparent 12%, transparent 88%, #fff 100%),
        rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.05);
}

.rc-vault__marquee:hover .rc-vault__marquee-track {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

.rc-vault__marquee-track {
    display: flex;
    width: max-content;
    animation: rc-vault-marquee 28s linear infinite;
}

.rc-vault__marquee-track span {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    padding-right: 48px;
    color: rgba(138, 85, 36, 0.55);
    font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.28em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

@keyframes rc-vault-marquee {
    to { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* Wide interactive deck */
.rc-vault__deck {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 40px);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.14);
    border-radius: 28px;
    background: #ffffff;
    box-shadow:
        0 24px 64px rgba(26, 21, 18, 0.08),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) inset;
    outline: none;
    transition: box-shadow 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
}

.rc-vault__deck.is-engaged {
    border-color: rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.28);
    box-shadow:
        0 28px 72px rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.12),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) inset;
}

.rc-vault__deck:focus-visible {
    box-shadow:
        0 24px 64px rgba(26, 21, 18, 0.08),
        0 0 0 2px rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.35);
}

.rc-vault__deck-glow {
    position: absolute;
    top: -40%;
    left: 20%;
    width: 60%;
    height: 55%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.1), transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
    filter: blur(20px);
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
}

.rc-vault__deck-bar {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: clamp(28px, 4vw, 40px);
    right: clamp(28px, 4vw, 40px);
    height: 3px;
    border-radius: 99px;
    background: rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.1);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.rc-vault__deck-bar-fill {
    display: block;
    height: 100%;
    width: 20%;
    border-radius: inherit;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--rc-copper-dark), var(--rc-copper), var(--rc-copper-light));
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.45);
    transition: width 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.rc-vault__deck-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 12px;
    margin: 8px 0 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.rc-vault__deck-kicker {
    color: var(--rc-copper);
    font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.rc-vault__deck-hint {
    color: rgba(26, 21, 18, 0.4);
    font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.rc-vault__ribbon {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: clamp(8px, 1.2vw, 12px);
    margin: 0 0 clamp(24px, 3vw, 32px);
}

.rc-vault__ribbon-card {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 4px;
    padding: clamp(14px, 2vw, 18px);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.12);
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: #faf7f3;
    color: rgba(26, 21, 18, 0.55);
    font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
    text-align: left;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition:
        transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
        border-color 0.35s ease,
        background 0.35s ease,
        box-shadow 0.4s ease,
        color 0.35s ease;
}

.rc-vault__ribbon-card::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 14px;
    right: 14px;
    bottom: 0;
    height: 2px;
    border-radius: 99px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--rc-copper-dark), var(--rc-copper-light));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.rc-vault__ribbon-icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.1);
    color: var(--rc-copper);
    font-size: 11px;
    transition: background 0.35s ease, color 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s ease;
}

.rc-vault__ribbon-card em {
    font-style: normal;
    font-family: "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--rc-copper);
    transition: color 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s ease;
}

.rc-vault__ribbon-card strong {
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.rc-vault__ribbon-card:hover,
.rc-vault__ribbon-card:focus-visible {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.4);
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.14);
    color: var(--rc-vault-ink);
    outline: none;
}

.rc-vault__ribbon-card:hover .rc-vault__ribbon-icon,
.rc-vault__ribbon-card:focus-visible .rc-vault__ribbon-icon {
    transform: scale(1.08);
    background: rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.16);
}

.rc-vault__ribbon-card:hover::after,
.rc-vault__ribbon-card:focus-visible::after,
.rc-vault__ribbon-card.is-active::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.rc-vault__ribbon-card.is-active {
    border-color: var(--rc-copper);
    background: linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.16) 0%, #ffffff 70%);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.18);
    color: var(--rc-vault-ink);
}

.rc-vault__ribbon-card.is-active .rc-vault__ribbon-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--rc-copper), var(--rc-copper-dark));
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.3);
}

.rc-vault__ribbon-card.is-active em {
    color: var(--rc-copper-dark);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.rc-vault__panel {
    position: relative;
    min-height: clamp(240px, 30vh, 320px);
    padding: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 36px);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.1);
    border-radius: 20px;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 100% 0%, rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.08), transparent 45%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, #faf7f3 0%, #ffffff 100%);
    transition: border-color 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.rc-vault__deck.is-engaged .rc-vault__panel {
    border-color: rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.22);
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.rc-vault__panel-index {
    position: absolute;
    right: clamp(18px, 3vw, 28px);
    top: clamp(12px, 2vw, 18px);
    z-index: 1;
    color: rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.12);
    font-family: "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif;
    font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 8vw, 5.5rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), opacity 0.35s ease;
}

.rc-vault__panel-index.is-swap {
    opacity: 0.35;
    transform: translateY(8px) scale(0.96);
}

.rc-vault__slide {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    padding: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 36px);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateX(28px);
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), visibility 0.5s;
}

.rc-vault__slide.is-active {
    position: relative;
    inset: auto;
    padding: 0;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

.rc-vault__slide.is-exiting {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    padding: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 36px);
    opacity: 0;
}

.rc-vault__slide.is-exiting.to-left {
    transform: translateX(-24px);
}

.rc-vault__slide.is-exiting.to-right {
    transform: translateX(24px);
}

.rc-vault__slide.from-left {
    transform: translateX(-28px);
}

.rc-vault__slide.from-right {
    transform: translateX(28px);
}

.rc-content-label {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    padding-left: 38px;
    position: relative;
    color: var(--rc-copper-dark);
    font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.rc-content-label::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 50%;
    width: 26px;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--rc-copper-light);
}

.rc-vault__slide h3 {
    margin: 0 0 16px;
    color: var(--rc-vault-ink);
    font-family: "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.2vw, 2.5rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    line-height: 1.08;
}

.rc-vault__slide p {
    margin: 0 0 14px;
    color: var(--rc-vault-muted);
    font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(14.5px, 1.4vw, 15.5px);
    line-height: 1.88;
}

.rc-vault__slide p:last-of-type {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.rc-vault__slide:first-child p,
.rc-vault__slide[data-vault-slide="0"] p {
    color: rgba(26, 21, 18, 0.78);
    font-size: clamp(15px, 1.5vw, 16.5px);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.rc-vault__slide-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    padding: 5px 14px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.25);
    background: rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.08);
    color: var(--rc-copper-dark);
    font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.rc-story-accent {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 10px;
}

.rc-story-accent span {
    width: 44px;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--rc-copper), var(--rc-copper-light));
}

.rc-story-accent small {
    color: var(--rc-copper-dark);
    font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1.8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.rc-story-signature {
    margin-top: 22px;
    padding: 18px 0 0 18px;
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(212, 165, 116, 0.35);
}

.rc-sign-line {
    width: 56px;
    height: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--rc-copper-dark), var(--rc-copper-light));
}

.rc-story-signature h5 {
    margin: 0 0 5px;
    color: var(--rc-vault-ink);
    font-family: "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.rc-story-signature span {
    color: rgba(26, 21, 18, 0.45);
    font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
    font-size: 12px;
}

.rc-vault__deck-foot {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 18px;
    margin-top: clamp(24px, 3vw, 32px);
    padding-top: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.1);
}

.rc-vault__progress-wrap {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    min-width: 160px;
    justify-content: center;
}

.rc-vault__autoplay {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.25);
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--rc-copper);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.rc-vault__autoplay:hover,
.rc-vault__autoplay:focus-visible {
    background: var(--rc-copper);
    border-color: var(--rc-copper);
    color: #fff;
    outline: none;
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

.rc-vault__autoplay[aria-pressed="false"] {
    background: rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.08);
}

.rc-vault__dots {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 16px;
}

.rc-vault__dots button {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    padding: 0;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 99px;
    background: rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.2);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: width 0.35s ease, background 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.rc-vault__dots button.is-active {
    width: 28px;
    background: var(--rc-copper);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.12);
}

.rc-vault__dots button:hover,
.rc-vault__dots button:focus-visible {
    background: var(--rc-copper-light);
    outline: none;
}

.rc-vault__ctrl {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.25);
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #ffffff;
    color: var(--rc-copper);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.rc-vault__ctrl:hover:not(:disabled),
.rc-vault__ctrl:focus-visible:not(:disabled) {
    border-color: var(--rc-copper);
    background: var(--rc-copper);
    color: #fff;
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.35);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.rc-vault__ctrl:disabled {
    opacity: 0.3;
    cursor: not-allowed;
}

.rc-vault__counter {
    color: rgba(26, 21, 18, 0.45);
    font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.rc-vault__counter b {
    color: var(--rc-copper);
    font-family: "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .rc-vault__marquee-track {
        animation: none;
    }

    .rc-vault__slide,
    .rc-vault__deck-bar-fill,
    .rc-vault__stat-btn,
    .rc-vault__stat-shine,
    .rc-vault__stat-icon,
    .rc-vault__stat-cta,
    .rc-vault__ribbon-card,
    .rc-vault__panel-index,
    .rc-vault__ctrl,
    .rc-vault__autoplay {
        transition: none;
        animation: none;
    }

    .rc-vault__stat-btn:hover .rc-vault__stat-shine,
    .rc-vault__stat-btn:focus-visible .rc-vault__stat-shine {
        transform: none;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .rc-story-section.rc-vault {
        padding-top: 80px;
    }

    .rc-vault__intro h2 br {
        display: none;
    }

    .rc-vault__stats {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        max-width: 260px;
    }

    .rc-vault__stat {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: none;
    }

    .rc-vault__stat-cta {
        opacity: 0.85;
        transform: none;
    }

    .rc-vault__ribbon {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    }

    .rc-vault__ribbon-card:nth-child(5) {
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
        max-width: 50%;
        justify-self: center;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .rc-vault__panel {
        min-height: 280px;
    }

    .rc-vault__deck-hint {
        display: none;
    }

    .rc-vault__panel-index {
        font-size: 3rem;
        opacity: 0.7;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .rc-vault__ribbon {
        display: flex;
        overflow-x: auto;
        scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
        padding-bottom: 6px;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    }

    .rc-vault__ribbon-card {
        flex: 0 0 min(160px, 72vw);
        scroll-snap-align: start;
    }

    .rc-vault__ribbon-card:nth-child(5) {
        max-width: none;
    }

    .rc-vault__deck {
        padding: 20px 16px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .rc-story-ghost {
        font-size: 3rem;
    }

    .rc-story-subtitle::before,
    .rc-story-subtitle::after {
        width: 16px;
    }

    .rc-story-accent {
        align-items: flex-start;
    }

    .rc-story-accent small {
        line-height: 1.55;
    }
}

/* ==================================================================================================================== */

/*=========================================
    RESERVE CLUB - OUR PHILOSOPHY
=========================================*/

.rc-philosophy-section{
    position: relative;
    padding: 140px 0;
    background: #ffffff;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Background Glow */

.rc-philosophy-section::before{
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -220px;
    left: -120px;
    width: 420px;
    height: 420px;
    background: rgba(200,169,106,.07);
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(120px);
}

.rc-philosophy-section::after{
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -220px;
    right: -120px;
    width: 420px;
    height: 420px;
    background: rgba(200,169,106,.05);
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(120px);
}

/*=========================================
        SECTION HEADING
=========================================*/

.rc-philosophy-heading{
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: auto;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 90px;
}

.rc-philosophy-subtitle{

    display:inline-block;

    color:#C8A96A;

    text-transform:uppercase;

    letter-spacing:4px;

    font-size:13px;

    font-weight:600;

    margin-bottom:18px;
}

.rc-philosophy-heading h2{

    font-size:56px;

    line-height:1.15;

    color:#111;

    margin-bottom:28px;

    font-weight:700;
}

.rc-philosophy-heading h2 span{

    color:#C8A96A;

}

.rc-philosophy-heading p{

    color:#666;

    font-size:18px;

    line-height:1.9;

}

/*=========================================
        GRID
=========================================*/

.rc-philosophy-grid{

    display:grid;

    grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);

    gap:35px;

}

/*=========================================
        CARD
=========================================*/

.rc-philosophy-card{

    position:relative;

    background:#fff;

    border:1px solid #ECECEC;

    border-radius:24px;

    padding:45px;

    transition:.45s;

    overflow:hidden;

    box-shadow:0 20px 45px rgba(0,0,0,.05);

}

/* Gold Top Line */

.rc-philosophy-card::before{

    content:"";

    position:absolute;

    left:0;

    top:0;

    width:0;

    height:4px;

    background:#C8A96A;

    transition:.45s;

}

.rc-philosophy-card:hover::before{

    width:100%;

}

/* Hover */

.rc-philosophy-card:hover{

    transform:translateY(-15px);

    border-color:#C8A96A;

    box-shadow:0 35px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.12);

}

/*=========================================
        ICON
=========================================*/

.rc-card-icon{

    width:88px;

    height:88px;

    border-radius:50%;

    background:#F7F6F2;

    display:flex;

    align-items:center;

    justify-content:center;

    margin-bottom:35px;

    transition:.45s;

}

.rc-card-icon i{

    font-size:34px;

    color:#C8A96A;

    transition:.45s;

}

.rc-philosophy-card:hover .rc-card-icon{

    background:#C8A96A;

    transform:rotate(8deg);

}

.rc-philosophy-card:hover .rc-card-icon i{

    color:#fff;

}

/*=========================================
        TITLE
=========================================*/

.rc-philosophy-card h3{

    font-size:30px;

    color:#111;

    margin-bottom:20px;

}

/*=========================================
        TEXT
=========================================*/

.rc-philosophy-card p{

    color:#666;

    font-size:17px;

    line-height:1.9;

    margin-bottom:35px;

}

/*=========================================
        LINK
=========================================*/

.rc-card-link{

    display:inline-flex;

    align-items:center;

    gap:12px;

    text-decoration:none;

    color:#111;

    font-weight:600;

    transition:.35s;

}

.rc-card-link span{

    transition:.35s;

}

.rc-philosophy-card:hover .rc-card-link{

    color:#C8A96A;

}

.rc-philosophy-card:hover .rc-card-link span{

    transform:translateX(8px);

}

/*=========================================
        RESPONSIVE
=========================================*/

@media(max-width:992px){

    .rc-philosophy-grid{

        grid-template-columns:1fr;

    }

    .rc-philosophy-heading h2{

        font-size:42px;

    }

}

@media(max-width:768px){

    .rc-philosophy-section{

        padding:100px 0;

    }

    .rc-philosophy-heading{

        margin-bottom:60px;

    }

    .rc-philosophy-heading h2{

        font-size:34px;

    }

    .rc-philosophy-heading p{

        font-size:16px;

    }

    .rc-philosophy-card{

        padding:35px;

    }

    .rc-philosophy-card h3{

        font-size:26px;

    }

    .rc-philosophy-card p{

        font-size:16px;

    }

}
.rc-philosophy-card:hover{

    background:linear-gradient(
        180deg,
        #ffffff 0%,
        #fffdf8 100%
    );

}

/* ---------- Philosophy: premium white treatment ---------- */

.rc-philosophy-section {
    --rcp-copper: #b87333;
    --rcp-copper-dark: #8a5524;
    --rcp-copper-light: #d4a574;
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    padding: 125px 0;
    background:
        linear-gradient(rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
        radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.09), transparent 35%),
        #ffffff;
    background-size: 70px 70px, 70px 70px, auto, auto;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.rc-philosophy-section::before,
.rc-philosophy-section::after {
    z-index: 0;
    background: rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.08);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.rc-philosophy-section > .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.rc-philosophy-ghost {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: clamp(12px, 2.5vw, 36px);
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 0;
    margin: 0;
    font-family: "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif;
    font-size: clamp(4.2rem, 13vw, 10.5rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 0.9;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    white-space: nowrap;
    pointer-events: none;
    user-select: none;
    color: rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.05);
    -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.227);
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.rc-philosophy-heading {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 820px;
    margin: 0 auto 70px;
}

.rc-philosophy-subtitle {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 17px;
    color: var(--rcp-copper);
    font-size: 12px;
    letter-spacing: 3.5px;
}

.rc-philosophy-subtitle::before,
.rc-philosophy-subtitle::after {
    content: "";
    width: 30px;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--rcp-copper));
}

.rc-philosophy-subtitle::after {
    transform: scaleX(-1);
}

.rc-philosophy-heading h2 {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.12em;
    margin-bottom: 21px;
    color: #17130f;
    font-family: "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.3vw, 3.65rem);
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    line-height: 1.15;
}

.rc-philosophy-heading__line {
    display: block;
    color: inherit;
}

.rc-philosophy-heading__accent,
.rc-philosophy-heading h2 span {
    display: block;
    color: var(--rcp-copper);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.rc-philosophy-heading p {
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    color: #6c6259;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.85;
}

.rc-philosophy-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 26px;
    perspective: 1200px;
}

.rc-philosophy-card {
    --rcp-x: 50%;
    --rcp-y: 50%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    min-height: 430px;
    padding: 38px 34px 34px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.16);
    border-radius: 26px 8px 26px 8px;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at var(--rcp-x) var(--rcp-y), rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.09), transparent 32%),
        linear-gradient(145deg, #ffffff 0%, #fffdf9 100%);
    box-shadow:
        0 18px 45px rgba(67, 45, 27, 0.07),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    will-change: transform;
    transition:
        border-color 0.4s ease,
        box-shadow 0.4s ease,
        background 0.4s ease;
}

.rc-philosophy-card::before {
    left: 34px;
    top: 0;
    width: 52px;
    height: 3px;
    border-radius: 0 0 4px 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--rcp-copper-dark), var(--rcp-copper-light));
    transition: width 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.rc-philosophy-card::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    border-radius: inherit;
    padding: 1px;
    background: radial-gradient(
        240px circle at var(--rcp-x) var(--rcp-y),
        rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.6),
        transparent 58%
    );
    -webkit-mask:
        linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box,
        linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
    mask:
        linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box,
        linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
    mask-composite: exclude;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.rc-philosophy-card:hover,
.rc-philosophy-card:focus-visible {
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at var(--rcp-x) var(--rcp-y), rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.12), transparent 34%),
        linear-gradient(145deg, #ffffff 0%, #fffaf2 100%);
    border-color: rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.4);
    box-shadow:
        0 30px 65px rgba(67, 45, 27, 0.13),
        0 0 0 4px rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.04);
    outline: none;
}

.rc-philosophy-card:hover::before,
.rc-philosophy-card:focus-visible::before {
    width: calc(100% - 68px);
}

.rc-philosophy-card:hover::after,
.rc-philosophy-card:focus-visible::after {
    opacity: 1;
}

.rc-philosophy-card > * {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.rc-philosophy-number {
    position: absolute;
    top: 29px;
    right: 30px;
    color: rgba(138, 85, 36, 0.42);
    font-family: "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
}

.rc-card-icon {
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.22);
    border-radius: 22px 7px 22px 7px;
    background: rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.07);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.08);
    transition:
        transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
        color 0.35s ease,
        background 0.35s ease,
        box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.rc-card-icon i {
    color: var(--rcp-copper);
    font-size: 27px;
}

.rc-philosophy-card:hover .rc-card-icon,
.rc-philosophy-card:focus-visible .rc-card-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--rcp-copper-dark), var(--rcp-copper));
    box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.24);
    transform: translateY(-4px) rotate(4deg);
}

.rc-philosophy-card h3 {
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    color: #201913;
    font-family: "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 29px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.rc-philosophy-card p {
    margin-bottom: 27px;
    color: #6c6259;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.78;
}

.rc-card-link {
    gap: 11px;
    margin-top: auto;
    color: var(--rcp-copper-dark);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.rc-card-link i {
    font-size: 11px;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.rc-philosophy-card:hover .rc-card-link,
.rc-philosophy-card:focus-visible .rc-card-link {
    color: var(--rcp-copper);
}

.rc-philosophy-card:hover .rc-card-link i,
.rc-philosophy-card:focus-visible .rc-card-link i {
    transform: translateX(6px);
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .rc-philosophy-grid {
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .rc-philosophy-card {
        min-height: 410px;
        padding: 34px 27px 30px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .rc-philosophy-section {
        padding: 100px 0;
    }

    .rc-philosophy-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    }

    .rc-philosophy-card:last-child {
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
        width: min(100%, calc(50% - 10px));
        justify-self: center;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 700px) {
    .rc-philosophy-section {
        padding: 78px 0;
        background-size: 44px 44px, 44px 44px, auto, auto;
    }

    .rc-philosophy-ghost {
        font-size: 3.8rem;
        top: 10px;
        letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    }

    .rc-philosophy-heading {
        margin-bottom: 48px;
    }

    .rc-philosophy-heading p {
        font-size: 15px;
    }

    .rc-philosophy-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .rc-philosophy-card,
    .rc-philosophy-card:last-child {
        grid-column: auto;
        width: 100%;
        min-height: 0;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .rc-philosophy-subtitle {
        gap: 8px;
        font-size: 10px;
        letter-spacing: 2.5px;
    }

    .rc-philosophy-subtitle::before,
    .rc-philosophy-subtitle::after {
        width: 20px;
    }

    .rc-philosophy-card {
        padding: 31px 24px 28px;
    }

    .rc-philosophy-number {
        top: 25px;
        right: 23px;
    }

    .rc-card-icon {
        width: 64px;
        height: 64px;
    }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .rc-philosophy-card,
    .rc-card-icon,
    .rc-card-link i {
        transition: none !important;
    }
}



































/* ---------- Mission ---------- */

.ab-mission {
    --abm-x: 50%;
    --abm-y: 50%;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    isolation: isolate;
    padding: 125px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    background:
        linear-gradient(rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 45% at 50% 0%, rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.13), transparent 62%),
        #0b0b0b;
    background-size: 72px 72px, 72px 72px, auto, auto;
}

.ab-mission > .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.ab-mission__ambient {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(110px);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ab-mission__ambient--one {
    top: -170px;
    right: -110px;
    width: 430px;
    height: 430px;
    background: rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.15);
}

.ab-mission__ambient--two {
    bottom: -190px;
    left: -120px;
    width: 390px;
    height: 390px;
    background: rgba(138, 85, 36, 0.12);
}

.ab-mission__ghost {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: clamp(12px, 2.5vw, 36px);
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 0;
    margin: 0;
    font-family: "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif;
    font-size: clamp(3.8rem, 12vw, 9.5rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 0.9;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    white-space: nowrap;
    pointer-events: none;
    user-select: none;
    color: rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.07);
    -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(187, 123, 64, 0.189);
    opacity: 0.75;
}

.ab-mission__heading {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto 64px;
    text-align: center;
}

.ab-mission__lead {
    max-width: 650px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    color: #bfb3a5;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.85;
}

.ab-mission__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    perspective: 1200px;
}

.ab-mission__card {
    --abm-card-x: 50%;
    --abm-card-y: 50%;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    min-height: 490px;
    padding: 44px 40px 40px;
    border-radius: 28px 8px 28px 8px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.22);
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at var(--abm-card-x) var(--abm-card-y), rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.11), transparent 35%),
        linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(24, 22, 20, 0.98), rgba(11, 11, 11, 0.98));
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow:
        0 28px 65px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035);
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    will-change: transform;
    transition:
        border-color 0.4s ease,
        box-shadow 0.4s ease,
        background 0.4s ease;
}

.ab-mission__card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    border-radius: inherit;
    padding: 1px;
    background: radial-gradient(
        300px circle at var(--abm-card-x) var(--abm-card-y),
        rgba(212, 165, 116, 0.85),
        rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.25) 42%,
        transparent 68%
    );
    -webkit-mask:
        linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box,
        linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
    mask:
        linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box,
        linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
    mask-composite: exclude;
    opacity: 0.3;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.ab-mission__card::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 0;
    left: 40px;
    right: 40px;
    bottom: 0;
    height: 3px;
    border-radius: 4px 4px 0 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #b87333, #d4a574, transparent);
    transform: scaleX(0.2);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease, opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.ab-mission__card > * {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.ab-mission__card:hover,
.ab-mission__card:focus-visible {
    border-color: rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.5);
    box-shadow:
        0 36px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.38),
        0 0 38px rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.09);
    outline: none;
}

.ab-mission__card:hover::before,
.ab-mission__card:focus-visible::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.ab-mission__card:hover::after,
.ab-mission__card:focus-visible::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
    opacity: 1;
}

.ab-mission__icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 66px;
    height: 66px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.35);
    border-radius: 20px 6px 20px 6px;
    background: rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.09);
    color: #d4a574;
    font-size: 23px;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.08);
    transition:
        transform 0.4s ease,
        color 0.35s ease,
        background 0.35s ease,
        box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.ab-mission__card:hover .ab-mission__icon,
.ab-mission__card:focus-visible .ab-mission__icon {
    color: #ffffff;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8a5524, #b87333);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 38px rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.24);
    transform: translateY(-4px) rotate(4deg);
}

.ab-mission__num {
    position: absolute;
    top: 45px;
    right: 40px;
    margin: 0;
    color: rgba(212, 165, 116, 0.45);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
}

.ab-mission__card h3 {
    margin: 0 0 16px;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.3rem);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.ab-mission__card p {
    margin: 0 0 26px;
    color: #bfb3a5;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.ab-mission__points {
    display: grid;
    gap: 13px;
    margin-top: auto;
    padding: 0;
    list-style: none;
}

.ab-mission__points li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 11px;
    color: #e2d9cf;
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.ab-mission__points i {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex: 0 0 24px;
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.35);
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.08);
    color: #d4a574;
    font-size: 9px;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .ab-mission {
        padding: 100px 0;
    }

    .ab-mission__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        max-width: 680px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .ab-mission__card {
        min-height: 0;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .ab-mission {
        padding: 82px 0;
        background-size: 48px 48px, 48px 48px, auto, auto;
    }

    .ab-mission__ghost {
        font-size: 3.4rem;
        top: 10px;
        letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    }

    .ab-mission__heading {
        margin-bottom: 48px;
    }

    .ab-mission__lead {
        font-size: 15px;
    }

    .ab-mission__card {
        padding: 36px 28px 32px;
    }

    .ab-mission__num {
        top: 38px;
        right: 28px;
    }

}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .ab-mission__card {
        padding: 31px 22px 28px;
        border-radius: 22px 7px 22px 7px;
    }

    .ab-mission__icon {
        width: 58px;
        height: 58px;
        margin-bottom: 25px;
        font-size: 20px;
    }

    .ab-mission__num {
        top: 32px;
        right: 22px;
    }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .ab-mission__card,
    .ab-mission__icon,
    .ab-mission__card::after {
        transition: none !important;
    }
}

/* ---------- Design Philosophy (white principle switcher — no image) ---------- */

.ab-design {
    --abd-copper: #b87333;
    --abd-copper-dark: #8a5524;
    --abd-copper-light: #d4a574;
    --abd-ink: #161412;
    --abd-muted: #6b6258;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    isolation: isolate;
    padding: 125px 0 130px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background:
        linear-gradient(rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 40% at 50% 0%, rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.1), transparent 58%),
        #ffffff;
    background-size: 70px 70px, 70px 70px, auto, auto;
}

.ab-design > .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.ab-design__ghost {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: clamp(10px, 2vw, 32px);
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 0;
    margin: 0;
    font-family: "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif;
    font-size: clamp(4rem, 13vw, 10rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 0.9;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    white-space: nowrap;
    pointer-events: none;
    user-select: none;
    color: rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.05);
    -webkit-text-stroke: 1px rgba(176, 107, 41, 0.255);
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.ab-design__ambient {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(110px);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ab-design__ambient--one {
    top: -140px;
    right: -80px;
    width: 420px;
    height: 420px;
    background: rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.12);
}

.ab-design__ambient--two {
    bottom: -160px;
    left: -100px;
    width: 380px;
    height: 380px;
    background: rgba(138, 85, 36, 0.09);
}

/* Heading */
.ab-design__heading {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto 48px;
    text-align: center;
}

.ab-design__eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    color: var(--abd-copper);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 3.2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.ab-design__eyebrow::before,
.ab-design__eyebrow::after {
    content: "";
    width: 30px;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--abd-copper));
}

.ab-design__eyebrow::after {
    transform: scaleX(-1);
}

.ab-design__title {
    margin: 0 0 18px;
    color: var(--abd-ink);
    font-family: "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.ab-design__title span {
    color: var(--abd-copper);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.ab-design__lead {
    margin: 0 auto;
    max-width: 620px;
    color: var(--abd-muted);
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.85;
}

/* Interactive shell */
.ab-design__shell {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.95fr) minmax(0, 1.05fr);
    gap: clamp(22px, 3vw, 36px);
    align-items: stretch;
    max-width: 1080px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Focus console */
.ab-design__focus {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    min-height: 100%;
    padding: 36px 34px 32px;
    border-radius: 28px 8px 28px 8px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.28);
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 20% 0%, rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.22), transparent 55%),
        linear-gradient(160deg, #1a1613 0%, #0d0c0b 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow:
        0 28px 60px rgba(22, 20, 18, 0.16),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    transition: border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.ab-design__focus.is-swap .ab-design__focus-icon,
.ab-design__focus.is-swap .ab-design__focus-title,
.ab-design__focus.is-swap .ab-design__focus-copy,
.ab-design__focus.is-swap .ab-design__focus-points {
    animation: abDesignSwap 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

@keyframes abDesignSwap {
    0% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(12px); }
    100% { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.ab-design__focus-orbit {
    position: absolute;
    right: -40px;
    top: 20%;
    width: 220px;
    height: 220px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.18);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ab-design__focus-orbit--two {
    right: -80px;
    top: 8%;
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    border-color: rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.1);
}

.ab-design__focus-top {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.ab-design__focus-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.35);
    background: rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.12);
    color: var(--abd-copper-light);
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.ab-design__focus-step {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 4px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    font-size: 12px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.ab-design__focus-step strong {
    color: var(--abd-copper-light);
    font-family: "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1;
}

.ab-design__focus-icon {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    border-radius: 22px 7px 22px 7px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.4);
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.28), rgba(138, 85, 36, 0.12));
    color: var(--abd-copper-light);
    font-size: 26px;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.18);
}

.ab-design__focus-title {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    margin: 0 0 14px;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 2.8vw, 2.35rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.ab-design__focus-copy {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    margin: 0 0 24px;
    color: #cfc3b4;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    max-width: 36ch;
}

.ab-design__focus-points {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: grid;
    gap: 12px;
    margin: 0 0 auto;
    padding: 0 0 28px;
    list-style: none;
}

.ab-design__focus-points li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    color: #e8dfd4;
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.45;
}

.ab-design__focus-points i {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex: 0 0 22px;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.4);
    background: rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.12);
    color: var(--abd-copper-light);
    font-size: 8px;
}

.ab-design__progress {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    height: 2px;
    margin-top: 8px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ab-design__progress-bar {
    display: block;
    height: 100%;
    width: 20%;
    border-radius: inherit;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--abd-copper-dark), var(--abd-copper-light));
    transition: width 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

/* Interactive list */
.ab-design__list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.ab-design__item {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 18px 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.16);
    border-radius: 18px 6px 18px 6px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    color: var(--abd-ink);
    font-family: inherit;
    text-align: left;
    cursor: pointer;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(22, 20, 18, 0.04);
    transition:
        transform 0.35s ease,
        border-color 0.35s ease,
        background 0.35s ease,
        color 0.35s ease,
        box-shadow 0.35s ease,
        padding 0.35s ease;
}

.ab-design__item::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 18%;
    bottom: 18%;
    width: 3px;
    border-radius: 0 3px 3px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--abd-copper-dark), var(--abd-copper));
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease, top 0.35s ease, bottom 0.35s ease;
}

.ab-design__item-num {
    color: rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.45);
    font-family: "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    transition: color 0.35s ease;
}

.ab-design__item-main {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    min-width: 0;
}

.ab-design__item-icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex: 0 0 44px;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 14px 5px 14px 5px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.2);
    background: rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.08);
    color: var(--abd-copper);
    font-size: 16px;
    transition: background 0.35s ease, color 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s ease;
}

.ab-design__item-copy {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 3px;
    min-width: 0;
}

.ab-design__item-label {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.1px;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.ab-design__item-hint {
    color: var(--abd-muted);
    font-size: 12px;
    line-height: 1.4;
    transition: color 0.35s ease, opacity 0.35s ease;
}

.ab-design__item-arrow {
    color: rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.4);
    font-size: 12px;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease, color 0.35s ease;
}

.ab-design__item:hover,
.ab-design__item:focus-visible {
    transform: translateX(4px);
    border-color: rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.1);
    outline: none;
}

.ab-design__item:hover .ab-design__item-arrow,
.ab-design__item:focus-visible .ab-design__item-arrow {
    transform: translateX(4px);
    color: var(--abd-copper);
}

.ab-design__item:hover .ab-design__item-icon,
.ab-design__item:focus-visible .ab-design__item-icon {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.ab-design__item.is-active {
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: transparent;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--abd-copper-dark), var(--abd-copper));
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.28);
    padding: 22px 22px;
}

.ab-design__item.is-active::before {
    opacity: 0;
}

.ab-design__item.is-active .ab-design__item-num,
.ab-design__item.is-active .ab-design__item-arrow,
.ab-design__item.is-active .ab-design__item-hint {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
}

.ab-design__item.is-active .ab-design__item-icon {
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
}

.ab-design__item.is-active .ab-design__item-arrow {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .ab-design__shell {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        max-width: 620px;
    }

    .ab-design__focus {
        min-height: 0;
        padding: 30px 28px 28px;
    }

    .ab-design__focus-copy {
        max-width: none;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 700px) {
    .ab-design {
        padding: 88px 0 96px;
        background-size: 48px 48px, 48px 48px, auto, auto;
    }

    .ab-design__ghost {
        font-size: 3.6rem;
        top: 8px;
        letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    }

    .ab-design__heading {
        margin-bottom: 36px;
    }

    .ab-design__lead {
        font-size: 15px;
    }

    .ab-design__focus {
        padding: 26px 22px 24px;
        border-radius: 22px 7px 22px 7px;
    }

    .ab-design__focus-icon {
        width: 62px;
        height: 62px;
        font-size: 22px;
        margin-bottom: 18px;
    }

    .ab-design__focus-copy {
        font-size: 14px;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .ab-design__item {
        gap: 12px;
        padding: 15px 16px;
    }

    .ab-design__item-icon {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        flex-basis: 40px;
        font-size: 14px;
    }

    .ab-design__item-label {
        font-size: 14px;
    }

    .ab-design__item-hint {
        font-size: 11px;
    }

    .ab-design__item.is-active {
        padding: 18px 18px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .ab-design__item {
        grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
    }

    .ab-design__item-arrow {
        display: none;
    }

    .ab-design__focus-orbit,
    .ab-design__focus-orbit--two {
        opacity: 0.5;
    }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .ab-design__item,
    .ab-design__progress-bar,
    .ab-design__focus.is-swap .ab-design__focus-icon,
    .ab-design__focus.is-swap .ab-design__focus-title,
    .ab-design__focus.is-swap .ab-design__focus-copy,
    .ab-design__focus.is-swap .ab-design__focus-points {
        animation: none !important;
        transition: none !important;
    }
}

/* ---------- Pillars ---------- */


.ab-pillars {
    --abp-copper: #b87333;
    --abp-copper-dark: #8a5524;
    --abp-copper-light: #d4a574;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    isolation: isolate;
    padding: 125px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #000000;
}

.ab-pillars > .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.ab-pillars__ambient {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(110px);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.ab-pillars__ambient--one {
    top: -150px;
    left: -100px;
    width: 390px;
    height: 390px;
    background: rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.13);
}

.ab-pillars__ambient--two {
    right: -130px;
    bottom: -170px;
    width: 420px;
    height: 420px;
    background: rgba(138, 85, 36, 0.12);
}

.ab-pillars__heading {
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto 66px;
    text-align: center;
}

.ab-pillars__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 18px;
    perspective: 1300px;
}

.ab-pillar {
    --abp-x: 50%;
    --abp-y: 50%;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    min-height: 245px;
    padding: 26px 24px 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.18);
    border-radius: 16px;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at var(--abp-x) var(--abp-y), rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.11), transparent 34%),
        linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(27, 25, 23, 0.97), rgba(14, 14, 14, 0.99));
    box-shadow:
        0 16px 38px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.24),
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035);
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    will-change: transform;
    transition:
        border-color 0.4s ease,
        box-shadow 0.4s ease,
        background 0.4s ease;
}

.ab-pillar::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 0;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: inherit;
    padding: 1px;
    background: radial-gradient(
        240px circle at var(--abp-x) var(--abp-y),
        rgba(212, 165, 116, 0.82),
        rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.22) 40%,
        transparent 68%
    );
    -webkit-mask:
        linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box,
        linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
    mask:
        linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box,
        linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
    mask-composite: exclude;
    opacity: 0.25;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.ab-pillar::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 0;
    left: 18px;
    right: 18px;
    bottom: 0;
    height: 3px;
    border-radius: 4px 4px 0 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--abp-copper), var(--abp-copper-light), transparent);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scaleX(0.25);
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.5s ease;
}

.ab-pillar > * {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.ab-pillar:hover,
.ab-pillar:focus-visible {
    border-color: rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.48);
    box-shadow:
        0 26px 58px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.38),
        0 0 34px rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.08);
    outline: none;
}

.ab-pillar:hover::before,
.ab-pillar:focus-visible::before,
.ab-pillar:hover::after,
.ab-pillar:focus-visible::after {
    opacity: 1;
}

.ab-pillar:hover::after,
.ab-pillar:focus-visible::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.ab-pillar__number {
    display: none;
}

.ab-pillar__icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    margin-bottom: 19px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 13px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.22);
    background: rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.055);
    color: var(--abp-copper-light);
    font-size: 18px;
    box-shadow:
        inset 0 0 18px rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.035),
        0 10px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14);
    transition:
        transform 0.4s ease,
        color 0.35s ease,
        background 0.35s ease,
        box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.ab-pillar:hover .ab-pillar__icon,
.ab-pillar:focus-visible .ab-pillar__icon {
    color: var(--abp-copper-light);
    background: rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.48);
    box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.16);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.ab-pillar h3 {
    margin: 0 0 10px;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.ab-pillar p {
    margin: 0;
    color: #aaa097;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .ab-pillars__grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
        gap: 24px;
    }

    .ab-pillar {
        min-height: 230px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .ab-pillars {
        padding: 86px 0;
        background-size: 48px 48px, 48px 48px, auto, auto;
    }

    .ab-pillars__heading {
        margin-bottom: 48px;
    }

    .ab-pillars__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        max-width: 620px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .ab-pillar {
        min-height: 0;
        padding: 28px 26px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .ab-pillar {
        padding: 25px 22px;
        border-radius: 15px;
    }

    .ab-pillar__icon {
        width: 46px;
        height: 46px;
        margin-bottom: 18px;
        font-size: 17px;
    }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .ab-pillar,
    .ab-pillar__icon,
    .ab-pillar::after {
        transition: none !important;
    }
}

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .ab-pillars__grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .ab-hero {
        min-height: 64vh;
        padding: 140px 0 70px;
    }

    .ab-hero__line {
        width: 7vw;
    }

}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .ab-pillars {
        padding: 90px 0;
    }

    .ab-pillars__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .ab-hero__line {
        display: none;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .ab-hero {
        min-height: 58vh;
        padding: 120px 0 70px;
    }

    .ab-hero__eyebrow {
        gap: 8px;
        font-size: 10px;
        letter-spacing: 2.4px;
    }

    .ab-hero__eyebrow::before,
    .ab-hero__eyebrow::after {
        width: 20px;
    }

    .ab-hero__title {
        margin-bottom: 22px;
    }

    .ab-breadcrumb {
        padding: 10px 15px;
        font-size: 11px;
    }

    .ab-hero__scroll {
        bottom: 18px;
    }

    .ab-btn {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .ab-hero__scroll span {
        animation: none;
    }
}

/* =============================================================================================================================================== */

/* Legacy Why-section CSS retained but disabled. */
@media (max-width: 0px) {
/*=========================================
    RESERVE CLUB - WHY SECTION
=========================================*/

.rc-why-section{
    position: relative;
    padding: 140px 0;
    background: #0f0f10;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/*=========================================
    BACKGROUND GLOW
=========================================*/

.rc-why-section::before{
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -250px;
    left: -180px;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: rgba(200,169,106,.08);
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(140px);
}

.rc-why-section::after{
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -250px;
    right: -180px;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: rgba(200,169,106,.05);
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(150px);
}

/*=========================================
        SECTION HEADING
=========================================*/

.rc-why-heading{
    max-width:760px;
    margin:auto;
    text-align:center;
    margin-bottom:90px;
}

.rc-why-subtitle{

    display:inline-block;

    color:#C8A96A;

    letter-spacing:4px;

    text-transform:uppercase;

    font-size:13px;

    font-weight:600;

    margin-bottom:18px;

}

.rc-why-heading h2{

    font-size:56px;

    line-height:1.15;

    color:#fff;

    margin-bottom:25px;

}

.rc-why-heading h2 span{

    color:#C8A96A;

}

.rc-why-heading p{

    color:rgba(255,255,255,.70);

    font-size:18px;

    line-height:1.9;

}

/*=========================================
        MAIN GRID
=========================================*/

.rc-why-wrapper{

    display:grid;

    grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr;

    gap:80px;

    align-items:center;

}

/*=========================================
        LEFT CONTENT
=========================================*/

.rc-why-label{

    display:inline-block;

    color:#C8A96A;

    text-transform:uppercase;

    letter-spacing:3px;

    font-size:14px;

    margin-bottom:18px;

}

.rc-why-content h3{

    color:#fff;

    font-size:52px;

    line-height:1.15;

    margin-bottom:25px;

}

.rc-why-intro{

    color:rgba(255,255,255,.72);

    font-size:17px;

    line-height:1.9;

    margin-bottom:45px;

}

/*=========================================
        FEATURE LIST
=========================================*/

.rc-feature-list{

    display:grid;

    gap:20px;

}

.rc-feature-item{

    display:flex;

    align-items:flex-start;

    gap:20px;

    padding:22px;

    border-radius:18px;

    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);

    background:rgba(255,255,255,.03);

    transition:.45s;

}

.rc-feature-item:hover{

    transform:translateX(12px);

    border-color:#C8A96A;

    background:rgba(200,169,106,.08);

}

/*=========================================
        ICON
=========================================*/

.rc-feature-icon{

    width:52px;

    height:52px;

    min-width:52px;

    border-radius:50%;

    display:flex;

    align-items:center;

    justify-content:center;

    background:#C8A96A;

    transition:.4s;

}

.rc-feature-icon i{

    color:#fff;

    font-size:16px;

}

.rc-feature-item:hover .rc-feature-icon{

    transform:rotate(360deg) scale(1.1);

}

/*=========================================
        TEXT
=========================================*/

.rc-feature-text h4{

    color:#fff;

    font-size:22px;

    margin-bottom:10px;

}

.rc-feature-text p{

    color:rgba(255,255,255,.70);

    line-height:1.8;

    font-size:15px;

}

/*=========================================
        BUTTON
=========================================*/

.rc-why-button{

    margin-top:45px;

}

/*=========================================
        IMAGE
=========================================*/

.rc-why-image{

    position:relative;

    overflow:hidden;

    border-radius:28px;

    box-shadow:0 40px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.35);

}

.rc-why-image img{

    width:100%;

    height:850px;

    object-fit:cover;

    transition:transform .8s ease;

}

.rc-why-image:hover img{

    transform:scale(1.06);

}

/*=========================================
        FLOATING CARD
=========================================*/

.rc-image-card{

    position:absolute;

    left:35px;

    bottom:35px;

    width:250px;

    padding:24px;

    border-radius:20px;

    background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);

    backdrop-filter:blur(18px);

    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);

}

.rc-image-card span{

    display:block;

    color:#F2D28B;

    margin-bottom:10px;

    letter-spacing:2px;

    font-size:13px;

}

.rc-image-card h4{

    color:#fff;

    line-height:1.4;

    font-size:28px;

}

/*=========================================
        RESPONSIVE
=========================================*/

@media(max-width:1200px){

    .rc-why-wrapper{

        grid-template-columns:1fr;

    }

    .rc-why-image{

        order:-1;

    }

}

@media(max-width:992px){

    .rc-why-section{

        padding:100px 0;

    }

    .rc-why-heading h2{

        font-size:42px;

    }

    .rc-why-content h3{

        font-size:42px;

    }

    .rc-why-image img{

        height:600px;

    }

}

@media(max-width:768px){

    .rc-why-heading{

        margin-bottom:60px;

    }

    .rc-why-heading h2{

        font-size:34px;

    }

    .rc-why-content h3{

        font-size:34px;

    }

    .rc-feature-item{

        padding:18px;

    }

    .rc-feature-icon{

        width:46px;
        height:46px;
        min-width:46px;

    }

    .rc-feature-text h4{

        font-size:20px;

    }

    .rc-image-card{

        left:20px;

        bottom:20px;

        width:210px;

        padding:18px;

    }

    .rc-image-card h4{

        font-size:22px;

    }

}
}

/* ---------- Pillars: full-bleed image showcase ---------- */

.ab-pillars {
    --abp-copper: #b87333;
    --abp-copper-dark: #8a5524;
    --abp-copper-light: #d4a574;
    padding: 0;
    background: #000000;
}

.ab-pillars > .container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: none;
    padding: 0;
}

.ab-pillars__ambient {
    display: none;
}

.ab-pillars__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 2px;
    max-width: none;
    margin: 0;
    background: rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.18);
    perspective: 1400px;
}

.ab-pillar {
    --abp-x: 50%;
    --abp-y: 50%;
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    min-height: 500px;
    padding: 64px 42px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 0;
    border-radius: 0;
    background: #0c0b0a;
    box-shadow: none;
    isolation: isolate;
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
}

.ab-pillar::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 3;
    inset: 0;
    padding: 0;
    border-radius: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(
        340px circle at var(--abp-x) var(--abp-y),
        rgba(212, 165, 116, 0.2),
        rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.06) 40%,
        transparent 72%
    );
    -webkit-mask: none;
    mask: none;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.45s ease;
}

.ab-pillar::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 5;
    inset: 16px;
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 165, 116, 0.55);
    border-radius: 0;
    background: none;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.97);
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.55s ease;
}

.ab-pillar:hover,
.ab-pillar:focus-visible {
    border-color: transparent;
    box-shadow: none;
    outline: none;
}

.ab-pillar:hover::before,
.ab-pillar:focus-visible::before,
.ab-pillar:hover::after,
.ab-pillar:focus-visible::after {
    opacity: 1;
}

.ab-pillar:hover::after,
.ab-pillar:focus-visible::after {
    transform: scale(1);
}

.ab-pillar > .ab-pillar__media {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 0;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

.ab-pillar__media img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    filter: saturate(0.72) contrast(1.08) brightness(0.72);
    transform: scale(1.02);
    transition:
        transform 1.15s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
        filter 0.55s ease;
}

.ab-pillar:nth-child(1) .ab-pillar__media img {
    object-position: center 48%;
}

.ab-pillar:nth-child(2) .ab-pillar__media img {
    object-position: center;
}

.ab-pillar:nth-child(3) .ab-pillar__media img {
    object-position: center 48%;
}

.ab-pillar:nth-child(4) .ab-pillar__media img {
    object-position: center 58%;
}

.ab-pillar:hover .ab-pillar__media img,
.ab-pillar:focus-visible .ab-pillar__media img {
    filter: saturate(0.95) contrast(1.05) brightness(0.62);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.ab-pillar > .ab-pillar__shade {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 1;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(4, 4, 4, 0.28), rgba(5, 4, 4, 0.76)),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(9, 7, 6, 0.18), transparent 50%, rgba(9, 7, 6, 0.16));
    transition: background 0.5s ease;
}

.ab-pillar:hover .ab-pillar__shade,
.ab-pillar:focus-visible .ab-pillar__shade {
    background:
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(4, 4, 4, 0.2), rgba(5, 4, 4, 0.8)),
        radial-gradient(circle at center, transparent, rgba(6, 4, 3, 0.35));
}

.ab-pillar > .ab-pillar__content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 4;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    width: min(100%, 530px);
    text-align: center;
    transform: translateZ(35px);
}

.ab-pillar__index {
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    color: var(--abp-copper-light);
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
}

.ab-pillar .ab-pillar__content h3 {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
    margin: 0 0 18px;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: "Playfair Display", Georgia, serif;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3.15rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.08;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    text-shadow: 0 5px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
}

.ab-pillar .ab-pillar__content h3 > span {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: -1;
    left: -14px;
    top: 50%;
    width: 32px;
    height: 38px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--abp-copper-dark), var(--abp-copper));
    transform: translateY(-50%) skewX(-8deg);
    box-shadow: 0 7px 22px rgba(184, 115, 51, 0.32);
    transition: width 0.45s ease, transform 0.45s ease;
}

.ab-pillar:hover .ab-pillar__content h3 > span,
.ab-pillar:focus-visible .ab-pillar__content h3 > span {
    width: calc(100% + 28px);
    transform: translateY(-50%) skewX(0);
}

.ab-pillar .ab-pillar__content p {
    max-width: 480px;
    margin: 0 0 26px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.75;
    text-shadow: 0 3px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
}

.ab-pillar__link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 12px 18px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 165, 116, 0.58);
    background: rgba(8, 7, 6, 0.24);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 9px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.7px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    transition:
        color 0.35s ease,
        background 0.35s ease,
        border-color 0.35s ease,
        transform 0.35s ease;
}

.ab-pillar__link i {
    font-size: 9px;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.ab-pillar__link:hover,
.ab-pillar__link:focus-visible {
    border-color: var(--abp-copper-light);
    background: var(--abp-copper-dark);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    outline: none;
}

.ab-pillar__link:hover i,
.ab-pillar__link:focus-visible i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .ab-pillars {
        padding: 0;
    }

    .ab-pillars__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2px;
        max-width: none;
    }

    .ab-pillar {
        min-height: 470px;
        padding: 58px 32px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .ab-pillar {
        min-height: 430px;
        padding: 48px 24px;
    }

    .ab-pillar::after {
        inset: 10px;
    }

    .ab-pillar .ab-pillar__content h3 {
        font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 9vw, 2.5rem);
    }

    .ab-pillar .ab-pillar__content p {
        font-size: 13px;
        line-height: 1.7;
    }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .ab-pillar__media img,
    .ab-pillar__shade,
    .ab-pillar__content h3 > span,
    .ab-pillar__link,
    .ab-pillar::after {
        transition: none !important;
    }
}

/* =========================================================
   ABOUT ? mobile layout safety (no desktop size changes)
========================================================= */

.about-page img {
    max-width: 100%;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .about-page {
        overflow-x: clip;
    }

    .about-page .container {
        width: min(94%, 1200px);
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .ab-hero__media img,
    .rc-story-image img,
    .ab-pillar__media img,
    .ab-expert-card__media img {
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        object-fit: cover;
        display: block;
    }

    .rc-story-badge,
    .ab-design__shell,
    .ab-design__list,
    .ab-design__focus,
    .rc-feature-text {
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .rc-philosophy-card,
    .ab-mission__card,
    .ab-expert-card,
    .rc-feature-item {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 100%;
        box-sizing: border-box;
    }

    .ab-design__item,
    .ab-design__item-label {
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .ab-design__item-label {
        white-space: normal;
    }

    .ab-experts__grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .ab-hero__content,
    .rc-story-title,
    .rc-philosophy-heading,
    .ab-mission__heading,
    .ab-experts__heading,
    .rc-why-heading {
        text-align: center;
    }

    .ab-hero__eyebrow,
    .rc-story-subtitle,
    .rc-philosophy-subtitle,
    .ab-label,
    .ab-experts__eyebrow,
    .rc-why-subtitle,
    .ab-design__eyebrow {
        justify-content: center;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .ab-breadcrumb {
        justify-content: center;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    .ab-experts__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        max-width: 420px;
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }

    .ab-design__shell,
    .ab-design__list {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .ab-design__item {
        width: 100%;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .rc-story-image {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .rc-story-badge {
        width: min(190px, calc(100% - 28px));
    }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    [data-aos] {
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transform: none !important;
        transition: none !important;
    }
}