/* ======================================= HOME SLIDER START ========================================================== */
/* ========== HERO SLIDER START ========== */

.hero-slider {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 90vh;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.slider-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    height: 100%;
}

.slide {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 1s ease;
}

.slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
    z-index: 1;
}

.slide img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

/* DARK OVERLAY */
.slide::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

/* CENTER TEXT (FIXED) */
.slide-content {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    color: #fff;
    z-index: 2;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.slide-content h2 {
    font-size: 42px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    animation: textFade 1s ease;
}

.slide-content p {
    font-size: 18px;
    opacity: 0.9;
    animation: textFade 1.2s ease;
}

/* DOTS */
.slider-dots {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 30px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    z-index: 5;
}

.dot {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: none;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.dot.active {
    background: #c9a24d;
}

/* ANIMATION */
@keyframes textFade {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(15px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-slider {
        height: 70vh;
    }

    .slide-content h2 {
        font-size: 28px;
    }

    .slide-content p {
        font-size: 16px;
    }
}

/* ========== HERO SLIDER END ========== */
/* ======================================= HOME SLIDER END ========================================================== */


/* ======================================= HOME ABOUT START ========================================================== */
/* ========== WHO WE ARE SECTION START ========== */

/* ========= ELITE ABOUT SECTION ========= */

.elite-about-section {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    padding: 30px 0;
    font-family: 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
}

.elite-about-container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 80px;
}

/* TITLE STYLING */
.about-title {
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: #000000;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.about-gold-divider {
    width: 60px;
    height: 4px;
    background: #c9a24d;
    margin-bottom: 45px;
}

/* CONTENT STYLING */
.about-content {
    width: 100%;
}

.about-p-highlight {
    font-size: 19px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #000000;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    text-align: justify; /* Justified text */
}

.about-p-normal {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.9;
    color: #333333;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    text-align: justify; /* Justified text */
}

/* ===== ANIMATION (LEFT → RIGHT) ===== */
.animate-left {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-50px);
    transition: all 1s ease-out;
}

.animate-left.active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

/* ===== RESPONSIVE ===== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .elite-about-container {
        padding: 0 50px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .elite-about-section {
        padding: 30px 0;
    }

    .elite-about-container {
        padding: 0 30px;
    }

    .about-title {
        font-size: 26px;
    }

    .about-p-highlight {
        font-size: 17px;
        text-align: left; /* Better flow on mobile */
    }

    .about-p-normal {
        font-size: 15px;
        text-align: left; /* Better flow on mobile */
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .elite-about-container {
        padding: 0 20px;
    }

    .about-title {
        font-size: 24px;
        letter-spacing: 1px;
    }

    .about-gold-divider {
        margin-bottom: 30px;
    }
}

/* ========== WHO WE ARE SECTION END ========== */

/* ======================================= HOME ABOUT END ========================================================== */

/* ======================================= HOME PROJECT SLIDER START ========================================================== */
/* ========= ELITE FEATURED SECTION ========= */

.elite-featured-section {
    background: #000000;
    padding: 30px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    font-family: 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
}

/* HEADER */
.featured-header {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.featured-header .sub-title {
    color: #c9a24d;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.featured-header h2 {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 38px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin: 0;
}

.gold-divider {
    width: 50px;
    height: 2px;
    background: #c9a24d;
    margin: 20px auto;
}

/* SLIDER */
.elite-slider-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    /* Soft edges effect */
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 15%, black 85%, transparent);
}

.elite-slider-track {
    display: flex;
    width: max-content;
    animation: elite-slide 35s linear infinite;
}

.elite-slider-wrapper:hover .elite-slider-track {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

/* CARD */
.elite-card {
    width: 340px;
    background: #111111;
    margin-left: 25px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border: 1px solid #222;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.elite-card:hover {
    border-color: #c9a24d;
    transform: translateY(-8px);
}

/* IMAGE */
.elite-image {
    height: 240px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #1a1a1a;
}

.elite-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.elite-card:hover .elite-image img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.price-tag {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    background: #c9a24d;
    color: #000;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14px;
    padding: 6px 12px;
}

/* BODY */
.elite-body {
    padding: 25px;
}

.elite-type {
    display: block;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: #c9a24d;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.elite-body h3 {
    font-size: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.elite-location {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #888;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.elite-info {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #bbb;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    padding-top: 15px;
    border-top: 1px solid #222;
}

/* CARD BUTTON */
.elite-btn {
    display: block;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 12px;
    border: 1px solid #c9a24d;
    color: #c9a24d;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    transition: 0.3s ease;
}

.elite-btn:hover {
    background: #c9a24d;
    color: #000;
}

/* SECTION BUTTON */
.elite-section-btn {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 60px;
}

.elite-section-btn a {
    padding: 16px 40px;
    border: 1px solid #c9a24d;
    color: #c9a24d;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 13px;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    transition: 0.3s ease;
}

.elite-section-btn a:hover {
    background: #c9a24d;
    color: #000;
}

/* ANIMATION MATH: (Width 340 + Margin 25) × 4 = 1460px */
@keyframes elite-slide {
    from { transform: translateX(0); }
    to { transform: translateX(-1460px); }
}

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .elite-card {
        width: 280px;
        margin-left: 15px;
    }

    .featured-header h2 {
        font-size: 28px;
    }

    /* MATH: (Width 280 + Margin 15) × 4 = 1180px */
    @keyframes elite-slide {
        from { transform: translateX(0); }
        to { transform: translateX(-1180px); }
    }
}

/* ======================================= HOME PROJECT SLIDER END ========================================================== */


/* ======================================= HOME PROJECT LOGOS START ========================================================== */
/* ========= PROJECTS SECTION ========= */
.projects-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 30px 10px; /* Standard desktop padding */
  height: auto;
  min-height: 600px; /* Fixed minimum height for desktop only */
  background-image: url('../images/img.jpg');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-attachment: fixed;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; 
  left: 0; 
  width: 100%; 
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(49, 49, 49, 0.88);
  z-index: 1;
}

.projects-heading {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  color: #c9a24d;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-align: center;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.rhombus-grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
}

.rhombus-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: nowrap; /* Forces desktop view on all devices */
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: -55px; /* Overlap math */
}

.rhombus-row:first-of-type {
  margin-top: 0;
}

.rhombus {
  width: 110px;
  height: 110px;
  background: #ffffff;
  margin: 5px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  clip-path: polygon(50% 0%, 100% 50%, 50% 100%, 0% 50%);
  flex-shrink: 0; /* Prevents squishing on mobile */
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.rhombus img {
  width: 60%;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.rhombus:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  z-index: 10;
}

/* --- TABLET & MOBILE FIX (REMOVING GAPS) --- */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .projects-section {
    min-height: auto; /* Removes large top/bottom gap */
    padding: 30px 10px;
  }
  .rhombus {
    width: 95px;
    height: 95px;
  }
  .rhombus-row {
    margin-top: -48px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .projects-section {
    min-height: auto; /* Removes large top/bottom gap */
    padding: 30px 10px;
  }
  .rhombus {
    width: 75px;
    height: 75px;
    margin: 3px;
  }
  .rhombus-row {
    margin-top: -38px;
  }
  .projects-heading {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  /* Keeps the grid scrollable if it exceeds screen width without breaking shape */
  .rhombus-grid {
    overflow-x: auto;
    padding: 10px 0;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  }
  .rhombus-grid::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none; /* Hides scrollbar for clean look */
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .projects-section {
    padding: 50px 5px;
  }
  .rhombus {
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
    margin: 2px;
  }
  .rhombus-row {
    margin-top: -30px;
  }
}
/* ======================================= HOME PROJECT LOGOS END ========================================================== */

/* ======================================= HOME WHY CHOOSE US START ========================================================== */
/* ==================== WHY CHOOSE US (PREMIUM GOLD UI) ==================== */

.choose-elite-section {
    background-color: #F9F9F9; /* Light Background */
    padding: 30px 0;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.choose-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

/* --- HEADER --- */
.choose-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.choose-subtitle {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #EAAB1C; /* Gold */
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    display: block;
}

.choose-title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 45px;
    color: #000000;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

/* Decorative Separator */
.choose-separator {
    width: 80px;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #EAAB1C, #F4C45E); /* Gold Gradient */
    margin: 0 auto;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* --- GRID LAYOUT --- */
.choose-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); /* 4 Columns */
    gap: 30px;
}

/* --- CARD DESIGN --- */
.choose-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 45px 25px;
    border-radius: 15px; /* Softer Corners */
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275); /* Bouncy smooth transition */
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.03); /* Very subtle initial shadow */
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Hover Effect: Lift & Deep Shadow */
.choose-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-15px);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    border-color: rgba(234, 171, 28, 0.2);
}

/* --- ICON WRAPPER (CONTINUOUS ANIMATION) --- */
.icon-wrapper {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    background: #FFF;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 30px auto;
    color: #EAAB1C;
    font-size: 32px;
    /* Soft double ring effect */
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(249, 249, 249, 1), 0 5px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); 
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    
    /* Continuous Float Animation */
    animation: floatIcon 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Stagger Animations so they don't move together */
.delay-1 { animation-delay: 1s; }
.delay-2 { animation-delay: 2s; }
.delay-3 { animation-delay: 3s; }

/* Mouseover Effect: Icon turns Gold Gradient */
.choose-card:hover .icon-wrapper {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #000000 0%, #D49612 100%); /* Gold Gradient */
    color: #FFF;
    transform: scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(234, 171, 28, 0.4); /* Gold Glow */
}

/* --- TEXT CONTENT --- */
.choose-card h3 {
    font-size: 20px;
    color: #111;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.choose-card:hover h3 {
    color: #EAAB1C; /* Title turns gold on hover */
}

.choose-card p {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #666;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
}

/* --- BOTTOM ANIMATED LINE --- */
.hover-line {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0%;
    height: 5px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #EAAB1C, #F4C45E); /* Gradient Line */
    transition: width 0.4s ease;
}

.choose-card:hover .hover-line {
    width: 100%;
}

/* ==================== KEYFRAME ANIMATIONS ==================== */
@keyframes floatIcon {
    0% { transform: translateY(0px); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-10px); }
    100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
}

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

/* Tablet (Max 1024px) */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .choose-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); /* 2 Columns */
        gap: 20px;
    }
    
    .choose-title {
        font-size: 38px;
    }
}

/* Mobile (Max 768px) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .choose-elite-section {
        padding: 30px 0;
    }

    .choose-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr; /* 1 Column */
        gap: 25px;
    }
    
    .choose-title {
        font-size: 32px;
    }
    
    .choose-card {
        padding: 35px 20px;
    }
    
    /* Ensure Animation works nicely on Mobile */
    .icon-wrapper {
        width: 70px;
        height: 70px;
        font-size: 28px;
        animation: floatIcon 4s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
}
/* ======================================= HOME WHY CHOOSE US END ========================================================== */

/* ======================================= HOME TESTMONIALS START ========================================================== */
/* ========= ELITE TESTIMONIALS SECTION ========= */

.elite-testimonials-section {
    background: #000000;
    padding: 30px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    font-family: 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
}

/* HEADER */
.testimonials-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.testimonials-subtitle {
    color: #c9a24d;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.testimonials-header h2 {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 38px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin: 0;
}

.testimonials-gold-line {
    width: 50px;
    height: 3px;
    background: #c9a24d;
    margin: 20px auto 0;
}

/* SLIDER WRAPPER */
.testimonials-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    /* Soft edges to fade cards in/out */
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 15%, black 85%, transparent);
}

.testimonials-track {
    display: flex;
    width: max-content;
    animation: elite-slide-right 35s linear infinite;
}

.testimonials-wrapper:hover .testimonials-track {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

/* CARD DESIGN */
.testimonial-card {
    width: 340px;
    background: #111111;
    margin-left: 30px;
    padding: 40px 30px;
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid #222;
    color: #ffffff;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
    border-color: #c9a24d;
    transform: translateY(-10px);
}

.quote-icon {
    font-family: 'Georgia', serif;
    font-size: 60px;
    color: #c9a24d;
    height: 30px;
    line-height: 1;
    opacity: 0.5;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* IMAGE */
.testimonial-card img {
    width: 90px;
    height: 90px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    border: 3px solid #c9a24d;
    padding: 3px;
    background: #000;
}

/* TYPOGRAPHY */
.testimonial-card h3 {
    font-size: 19px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.place {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #c9a24d;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.stars {
    color: #c9a24d;
    font-size: 16px;
    margin: 15px 0;
}

.feedback {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #cccccc;
    text-align: center;
    font-style: italic;
}

/* ANIMATION MATH: (Width 340 + Margin 30) × 4 cards = 1480px */
@keyframes elite-slide-right {
    from {
        transform: translateX(-1480px);
    }
    to {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
}

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .testimonial-card {
        width: 290px;
        margin-left: 20px;
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }

    .testimonials-header h2 {
        font-size: 28px;
    }

    /* MATH: (Width 290 + Margin 20) × 4 = 1240px */
    @keyframes elite-slide-right {
        from {
            transform: translateX(-1240px);
        }
        to {
            transform: translateX(0);
        }
    }
}

/* ======================================= HOME TESTMONIALS END ========================================================== */

/* ======================================= HOME FAQ's START ========================================================== */
/* ========= ELITE FAQ SECTION ========= */

.elite-faq-section {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    padding: 30px 0;
    font-family: 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
}

/* HEADER */
.faq-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.faq-subtitle {
    color: #c9a24d;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.faq-header h2 {
    color: #000;
    font-size: 38px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin: 0;
}

.faq-gold-divider {
    width: 50px;
    height: 3px;
    background: #c9a24d;
    margin: 20px auto;
}

.faq-header p {
    color: #666;
    font-size: 16px;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* CONTAINER */
.faq-container {
    max-width: 850px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

/* FAQ ITEM (ACCORDION BOX) */
.faq-item {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #eee;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item:hover {
    border-color: #c9a24d;
}

.faq-item[open] {
    border-color: #c9a24d;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

/* SUMMARY / QUESTION */
.faq-item summary {
    padding: 22px 30px;
    color: #000;
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    list-style: none;
    position: relative;
    outline: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker {
    display: none;
}

/* PLUS / MINUS ICON */
.faq-item summary::after {
    content: '+';
    position: absolute;
    right: 30px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: #c9a24d;
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 400;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item[open] summary {
    color: #c9a24d;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f9f9f9;
}

.faq-item[open] summary::after {
    content: '−';
    transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(180deg);
}

/* CONTENT / ANSWER */
.faq-content {
    padding: 20px 30px 30px 30px;
    animation: fadeIn 0.4s ease-out;
}

.faq-content p {
    color: #444;
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin: 0;
    text-align: justify;
}

/* ANIMATION */
@keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-10px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .elite-faq-section {
        padding: 30px 0;
    }

    .faq-header h2 {
        font-size: 28px;
    }

    .faq-item summary {
        font-size: 16px;
        padding: 18px 20px;
    }
    
    .faq-item summary::after {
        right: 20px;
    }

    .faq-content {
        padding: 15px 20px 25px 20px;
    }

    .faq-content p {
        font-size: 14px;
        text-align: left;
    }
}

/* ======================================= HOME FAQ's END ========================================================== */

/* ======================================= BANNER START ========================================================== */
/* =========================================
   ABOUT HERO SECTION - RESPONSIVE
========================================= */

.elitebanner-hero-section {
    background-color: #000000;
    position: relative;
    padding: 30px 0;
    min-height: 270px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    font-family: 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
}

.elitebanner-container {
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 1350px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* --- LEFT SIDE: TEXT --- */
.elitebanner-text {
    flex: 1;
    z-index: 5;
}

/* Title Styling */
.elitebanner-heading {
    font-size: 70px;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin: 0 0 25px 0;
    text-transform: capitalize;
    letter-spacing: -2px;
}

/* Outline Text Effect (The 'Us') */
.elitebanner-outline-us {
    color: transparent;
    -webkit-text-stroke: 2px #ffffff;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Gold Dot */
.elitebanner-gold-dot {
    color: #EAAB1C;
    font-size: 90px;
    line-height: 0;
}

/* Breadcrumbs */
.elitebanner-breadcrumbs {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.elitebanner-breadcrumbs a {
    color: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.elitebanner-breadcrumbs .separator {
    color: #EAAB1C;
    font-size: 12px;
}

.elitebanner-breadcrumbs .current {
    color: #EAAB1C;
}

/* Tagline with Gold Bar */
.elitebanner-tagline {
    border-left: 5px solid #EAAB1C;
    padding-left: 20px;
}

.elitebanner-tagline p {
    color: #f0f0f0;
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 400;
    margin: 0;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* --- RIGHT SIDE: IMAGE --- */
.elitebanner-image {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    align-items: center;
}

.elitebanner-image img {
    max-width: 60%;
    height: auto;
    max-height: 300px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.5));
}

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

/* --- TABLET VIEW (Max 1024px) --- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .elitebanner-hero-section {
        padding: 30px 0;
        min-height: 250px;
    }

    .elitebanner-heading {
        font-size: 70px;
    }
    
    .elitebanner-gold-dot {
        font-size: 70px;
    }

    .elitebanner-image img {
        max-height: 220px;
    }
    
    .elitebanner-tagline p {
        font-size: 18px;
    }
}

/* --- MOBILE VIEW (Max 768px) --- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .elitebanner-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: center;
        text-align: center;
    }

    /* Watermark Image */
    .elitebanner-image {
        position: absolute;
        top: 50%;
        left: 50%;
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
        z-index: 1;
        opacity: 0.15;
    }
    
    .elitebanner-image img {
        max-height: 200px;
        width: auto;
    }

    /* Center Text */
    .elitebanner-text {
        width: 100%;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .elitebanner-heading {
        font-size: 55px;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
    
    .elitebanner-gold-dot {
        font-size: 55px;
    }
    
    .elitebanner-outline-us {
        -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px #ffffff;
    }

    .elitebanner-breadcrumbs {
        justify-content: center;
        margin-bottom: 25px;
        font-size: 12px;
    }

    .elitebanner-tagline {
        border-left: none;
        border-bottom: 3px solid #EAAB1C;
        padding-left: 0;
        padding-bottom: 10px;
        display: inline-block;
    }
    
    .elitebanner-tagline p {
        font-size: 16px;
    }
}

/* ======================================= BANNER END ========================================================== */

/* ======================================= ABOUT PAGE DETAILS START ========================================================== */
/* ==================== CREATIVE SECTION STYLES ==================== */

.creative-about-section {
    padding: 30px 0;
    background-color: #F9F9F9;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.creative-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 60px;
}

/* ----- LEFT CONTENT ----- */
.creative-content-col {
    flex: 1;
    z-index: 2;
}

.creative-subtitle {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #EAAB1C; /* GOLD */
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.creative-subtitle::before {
    content: '';
    display: inline-block;
    width: 40px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: #EAAB1C; /* GOLD */
    margin-right: 15px;
    transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.creative-content-col:hover .creative-subtitle::before {
    width: 60px;
}

.creative-main-title {
    font-size: 40px;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: #000000;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.script-highlight {
    font-family: 'Dancing Script', cursive;
    color: #EAAB1C;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.1em;
    display: inline-block;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.creative-main-title:hover .script-highlight {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-5deg);
    text-shadow: 2px 2px 0px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.creative-desc {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #444444;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    max-width: 90%;
}

.creative-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 15px 40px;
    background-color: transparent;
    border: 2px solid #EAAB1C;
    color: #000000;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.creative-btn:hover {
    background-color: #EAAB1C;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(234, 171, 28, 0.4);
}

.creative-btn .arrow-icon {
    margin-left: 10px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    display: inline-block;
}

.creative-btn:hover .arrow-icon {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* ----- RIGHT IMAGES COMPOSITION ----- */
.creative-images-col {
    flex: 1.2;
    position: relative;
}

.composition-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    height: 550px;
    width: 100%;
}

.img-box {
    position: absolute;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.img-box img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.img-box:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* Image 1: Top Left */
.top-img {
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 55%;
    height: 320px;
    z-index: 1;
    /* Continuous Animation */
    animation: floatVertical 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Image 2: Bottom Right */
.bottom-img {
    bottom: 0;
    right: 5%;
    width: 50%;
    height: 300px;
    z-index: 2;
    border: 10px solid #EAAB1C;
    /* Continuous Animation Reverse */
    animation: floatVertical 7s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}

/* ROTATING BADGE */
.rotating-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 0;
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    z-index: 3;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.rotating-badge:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.spinner-text {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    animation: rotateText 10s linear infinite;
}

.rotating-badge:hover .spinner-text {
    animation-duration: 4s;
}

.spinner-text svg {
    fill: #000000;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.center-icon {
    position: absolute;
    color: #EAAB1C;
    font-size: 24px;
}

/* DOODLE ARROW */
.doodle-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 20px;
    left: 45%;
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    color: #000000;
    z-index: 3;
    opacity: 0.6;
    transform: rotate(-10deg);
    animation: bounceArrow 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* ==================== ANIMATIONS ==================== */

@keyframes floatVertical {
    0% { transform: translateY(0px); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-15px); }
    100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
}

@keyframes rotateText {
    from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

@keyframes bounceArrow {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(-10deg); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-10px) rotate(-10deg); }
}

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

/* Tablet (Max 1024px) */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .creative-main-title { font-size: 40px; }
    .composition-wrapper { height: 450px; }
    .top-img { width: 60%; height: 250px; }
    .bottom-img { width: 55%; height: 240px; }
}

/* Mobile (Max 768px) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .creative-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: 0 20px;
        gap: 50px;
    }
    
    .creative-content-col { text-align: center; }
    .creative-subtitle { justify-content: center; }
    .creative-main-title { font-size: 32px; }
    .creative-desc { margin: 0 auto 30px auto; }

    /* Stack images on mobile but keep animation */
    .composition-wrapper {
        height: auto;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 20px;
        align-items: center;
        margin-top: 20px;
        padding-bottom: 30px; /* Space for the arrow */
    }
    
    .img-box {
        position: relative;
        width: 100%;
        height: 250px;
        top: auto; left: auto; bottom: auto; right: auto;
    }
    
    .bottom-img { border: none; }

    /* Re-position Badge for Mobile */
    .rotating-badge {
        display: flex; /* Force display on mobile */
        top: -40px; /* Overlap nicely on top image */
        right: 10px;
        width: 90px;
        height: 90px;
    }
    
    .center-icon { font-size: 18px; }

}
/* ======================================= ABOUT PAGE DETAILS END ========================================================== */

/* ======================================= ABOUT PAGE MISSION & VISSION START ========================================================== */
/* ==================== ELITE MV SECTION STYLES ==================== */

.elite-mv-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 30px 0;
    background-color: #000000;
    overflow: hidden;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}

/* Background Texture */
.mv-bg-texture {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
    /* Optional: Subtle noise or pattern */
    background-image: url('https://www.transparenttextures.com/patterns/cubes.png');
    opacity: 0.05;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* Gradient Overlay */
.mv-bg-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(234, 171, 28, 0.05) 0%, #000000 70%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.mv-container {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* --- HEADER --- */
.mv-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.mv-subtitle {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #EAAB1C; /* GOLD */
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.mv-main-title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 50px;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.title-separator {
    width: 80px;
    height: 3px;
    background: #EAAB1C;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
}

.title-separator::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%; left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(45deg);
    width: 8px; height: 8px;
    background: #000;
    border: 2px solid #EAAB1C;
}

/* --- CARDS WRAPPER --- */
.mv-cards-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 40px;
}

/* --- CARD DESIGN --- */
.mv-card {
    flex: 1;
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 12px;
    /* Create a dark background for the card area */
    background: #0a0a0a; 
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
    overflow: hidden; /* Keep animations inside */
}

/* Animated Gradient Border Layer */
.card-border-gradient {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 2px; /* Border thickness */
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #333333, #EAAB1C, #333333);
    background-size: 200% 200%;
    /* Continuous Animation: Shimmering Border */
    animation: gradientShift 5s ease infinite;
    -webkit-mask: 
       linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, 
       linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
    mask-composite: exclude;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
}

.card-inner {
    position: relative;
    padding: 50px 40px;
    z-index: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    height: 100%;
}

/* HOVER EFFECT: Card Lift */
.mv-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-15px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(234, 171, 28, 0.1);
}

/* --- ICON WRAPPER --- */
.icon-wrapper {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    background: rgba(234, 171, 28, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid #EAAB1C;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    
    /* Continuous Animation: Float Up and Down */
    animation: floatIcon 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Offset animation for the second card so they don't move perfectly in sync */
.vision-icon {
    animation-delay: 2s;
}

.icon-wrapper i {
    font-size: 32px;
    color: #EAAB1C;
    transition: color 0.4s ease;
}

/* MOUSEOVER: Icon Fill */
.mv-card:hover .icon-wrapper {
    background: #EAAB1C;
    transform: scale(1.1); /* Combines with float */
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(234, 171, 28, 0.6);
}

.mv-card:hover .icon-wrapper i {
    color: #000000;
}

/* --- TEXT CONTENT --- */
.card-heading {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 32px;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
}

.card-text {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #BBBBBB;
    margin: 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.mv-card:hover .card-text {
    color: #FFFFFF; /* Brighten text on hover */
}

/* --- WATERMARK BACKGROUND ICON --- */
.watermark-icon {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -30px;
    right: -30px;
    font-size: 180px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    
    /* Continuous Animation: Slow Spin */
    animation: spinWatermark 25s linear infinite;
    transform-origin: center center;
}

/* MOUSEOVER: Watermark brightens slightly */
.mv-card:hover .watermark-icon {
    color: rgba(234, 171, 28, 0.05);
}

/* ==================== KEYFRAME ANIMATIONS ==================== */

/* 1. Icon Floating (Up and Down) */
@keyframes floatIcon {
    0% { transform: translateY(0px); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-12px); }
    100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
}

/* 2. Watermark Spinning (Slow rotation) */
@keyframes spinWatermark {
    0% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* 3. Border Gradient Shimmer */
@keyframes gradientShift {
    0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
    50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
    100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
}

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

/* Tablet (Max 1024px) */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .mv-main-title { font-size: 42px; }
    .mv-cards-wrapper { gap: 20px; }
    .card-inner { padding: 40px 30px; }
}

/* Mobile (Max 768px) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .elite-mv-section { padding: 30px 0; }
    
    .mv-cards-wrapper {
        flex-direction: column; /* Stack vertically */
    }
    
    .mv-card {
        margin-bottom: 25px;
    }
    
    .mv-main-title { font-size: 32px; }
    
    /* Ensure animations are still visible but slightly smaller watermark */
    .watermark-icon {
        font-size: 140px;
        bottom: -20px;
        right: -20px;
    }
    
    /* Maintain float animation on mobile */
    .icon-wrapper {
        animation: floatIcon 4s ease-in-out infinite; 
    }
}
/* ======================================= ABOUT PAGE MISSION & VISSION END ========================================================== */

/* ======================================= ABOUT PAGE FOUNDER START ========================================================== */
/* ==================== ELITE DIRECTOR STYLES ==================== */

.elite-director-section {
    padding: 30px 0;
    background-color: #EAAB1C; /* Pure Black Background */
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.director-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    width: 95%;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* --- THE MAIN CARD --- */
.director-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: #0a0a0a; /* Very Dark Grey Card */
    border: 1px solid #1a1a1a;
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 50px;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

/* Hover: Subtle Lift */
.director-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: #333;
}

/* --- LEFT IMAGE AREA --- */
.director-img-area {
    flex: 0 0 40%; /* Takes 40% width */
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    padding-right: 40px;
}

/* Rotating Gold Border */
.img-border-anim {
    position: absolute;
    width: 310px;
    height: 380px;
    border: 2px dashed #EAAB1C; /* Gold Dashed Border */
    border-radius: 4px;
    animation: rotateBorder 20s linear infinite; /* Continuous Rotation */
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Photo Box */
.director-photo-box {
    position: relative;
    width: 280px;
    height: 350px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 4px;
    z-index: 2;
    background: #000;
}

.director-photo-box img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    filter: grayscale(100%); /* B&W by default */
    transition: all 0.5s ease;
    transform: scale(1);
}

/* Hover: Color & Zoom */
.director-card:hover .director-photo-box img {
    filter: grayscale(0%);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Experience Badge */
.xp-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -20px;
    left: 20px;
    background: #EAAB1C; /* Gold */
    color: #000;
    padding: 15px 25px;
    text-align: center;
    z-index: 3;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    /* Continuous Bobbing Animation */
    animation: bounceBadge 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.xp-number {
    display: block;
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1;
}

.xp-label {
    font-size: 11px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* --- RIGHT CONTENT AREA --- */
.director-content-area {
    flex: 1;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.section-tag {
    font-size: 12px;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    color: #EAAB1C;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.director-name {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 42px;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.director-role {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #888;
    font-weight: 400;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.quote-separator {
    width: 60px;
    height: 3px;
    background: #EAAB1C;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.director-message {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #CCC;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    position: relative;
}

.big-quote {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 60px;
    color: #EAAB1C;
    line-height: 0;
    vertical-align: -20px;
    margin-right: 5px;
    opacity: 0.5;
}

/* Footer (Signature + Socials) */
.director-footer {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    border-top: 1px solid #222;
    padding-top: 25px;
}

.signature-text {
    font-family: 'Great Vibes', cursive;
    font-size: 38px;
    color: #EAAB1C;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.social-icons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
}

.social-icons a {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: #111;
    color: #FFF;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: 1px solid #333;
}

/* Hover: Social Icon Glow */
.social-icons a:hover {
    background: #EAAB1C;
    color: #000;
    border-color: #EAAB1C;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ==================== ANIMATIONS ==================== */

@keyframes rotateBorder {
    from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

@keyframes bounceBadge {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}

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

/* Tablet (Max 1024px) */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .director-card { padding: 30px; }
    .director-img-area { flex: 0 0 45%; }
    .img-border-anim { width: 260px; height: 320px; }
    .director-photo-box { width: 240px; height: 300px; }
    .director-name { font-size: 36px; }
}

/* Mobile (Max 768px) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .elite-director-section { padding: 40px 0; }
    
    .director-card {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }

    /* Stack Image on Top */
    .director-img-area {
        flex: 0 0 auto;
        padding-right: 0;
        margin-bottom: 40px;
        width: 100%;
    }

    /* Resize Image for Mobile */
    .director-photo-box {
        width: 260px;
        height: 320px;
    }
    
    .img-border-anim {
        width: 280px;
        height: 340px;
    }

    /* Center Badge */
    .xp-badge {
        left: 50%;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
        bottom: -20px;
        animation: none; /* Simplify animation on mobile */
    }

    /* Center Align Text */
    .director-content-area {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .quote-separator { margin: 0 auto 25px auto; }
    
    .director-footer {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 20px;
        width: 100%;
    }
}
/* ======================================= ABOUT PAGE FOUNDER END ========================================================== */

/* ======================================= CONTACT US PAGE START ========================================================== */
/* ==================== ELITE CONTACT US STYLES ==================== */

.elitecontactus-section {
    padding: 30px 0;
    background-color: #F5F5F5; /* Light Grey Background */
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    position: relative;
}

.elitecontactus-container {
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

/* --- HEADER --- */
.elitecontactus-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.elitecontactus-subtitle {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #EAAB1C; /* Gold */
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.elitecontactus-title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 45px;
    color: #000;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.elitecontactus-separator {
    width: 70px;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #EAAB1C, #D49612);
    margin: 0 auto;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* --- MAIN WRAPPER (Split Layout) --- */
.elitecontactus-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); /* Premium Shadow */
}

/* --- LEFT SIDE: INFO BOX (Black) --- */
.elitecontactus-info-box {
    flex: 0 0 40%; /* 40% Width */
    background: #000000;
    padding: 50px 40px;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.elitecontactus-info-title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 28px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.elitecontactus-info-desc {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #BBBBBB;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* INFO ITEMS */
.elitecontactus-info-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.elitecontactus-info-icon {
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    background: rgba(234, 171, 28, 0.15); /* Transparent Gold */
    color: #EAAB1C;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 18px;
    margin-right: 20px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border: 1px solid rgba(234, 171, 28, 0.3);
    
    /* Animation */
    animation: elitecontactus-float 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.elitecontactus-delay-1 { animation-delay: 1s; }
.elitecontactus-delay-2 { animation-delay: 2s; }

.elitecontactus-info-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.elitecontactus-info-text span {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #888;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.elitecontactus-info-text a, .elitecontactus-info-text p {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #FFF;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin: 0;
    transition: color 0.3s;
}

.elitecontactus-info-text a:hover {
    color: #EAAB1C;
}

/* SOCIALS */
.elitecontactus-socials {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-top: 20px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.elitecontactus-socials a {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid #333;
    color: #FFF;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.elitecontactus-socials a:hover {
    background: #EAAB1C;
    border-color: #EAAB1C;
    color: #000;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* DECORATIVE CIRCLE */
.elitecontactus-big-circle {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -50px;
    right: -50px;
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    background: rgba(234, 171, 28, 0.1);
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* --- RIGHT SIDE: FORM BOX (White) --- */
.elitecontactus-form-box {
    flex: 1; /* 60% Width */
    padding: 50px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    position: relative;
}

/* FORM LAYOUT */
.elitecontactus-form-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
}

.elitecontactus-input-group {
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    width: 100%;
}

.elitecontactus-input-group label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #333;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.elitecontactus-required { color: #EAAB1C; }
.elitecontactus-optional { font-weight: 400; color: #999; font-size: 12px; }

/* INPUTS, SELECTS, TEXTAREA */
.elitecontactus-input-group input, 
.elitecontactus-input-group textarea,
.elitecontactus-input-group select {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 15px;
    border: 1px solid #E0E0E0;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: #FAFAFA;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    color: #333;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    outline: none;
    appearance: none;
}

/* Custom Dropdown Arrow */
.elitecontactus-input-group select {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;charset=UTF-8,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23333' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3e%3cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'%3e%3c/polyline%3e%3c/svg%3e");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: right 15px center;
    background-size: 16px;
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* Focus Animation */
.elitecontactus-input-group input:focus, 
.elitecontactus-input-group textarea:focus,
.elitecontactus-input-group select:focus {
    border-color: #EAAB1C;
    background: #FFF;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(234, 171, 28, 0.15);
}

/* SUBMIT BUTTON */
.elitecontactus-submit-btn {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 16px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #000000 0%, #222222 100%);
    color: #EAAB1C; /* Gold Text */
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.elitecontactus-submit-btn:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EAAB1C 0%, #D49612 100%);
    color: #000;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(234, 171, 28, 0.3);
}

/* --- SUCCESS MESSAGE STYLES --- */
.elitecontactus-success-box {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 40px 20px;
    animation: elitecontactus-fadeIn 0.5s ease-in-out;
}

.elitecontactus-success-icon {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    background: #EAAB1C;
    color: #000;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 40px;
    margin: 0 auto 25px auto;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(234, 171, 28, 0.2);
    animation: elitecontactus-popIn 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.elitecontactus-success-box h3 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 32px;
    color: #000;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.elitecontactus-success-box p {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #555;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.elitecontactus-sub-text {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #EAAB1C;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.elitecontactus-reset-btn {
    background: transparent;
    border: 2px solid #EAAB1C;
    padding: 10px 25px;
    border-radius: 5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.elitecontactus-reset-btn:hover {
    background: #EAAB1C;
    color: #FFF;
}

/* --- ANIMATIONS --- */
@keyframes elitecontactus-float {
    0% { transform: translateY(0px); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-5px); }
    100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
}

@keyframes elitecontactus-fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@keyframes elitecontactus-popIn {
    0% { transform: scale(0); }
    80% { transform: scale(1.1); }
    100% { transform: scale(1); }
}

/* --- RESPONSIVE DESIGN --- */

/* Tablet (Max 1024px) */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .elitecontactus-wrapper {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    
    .elitecontactus-info-box {
        padding: 40px;
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .elitecontactus-info-item {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .elitecontactus-info-icon { margin: 0 0 15px 0; }
    
    .elitecontactus-form-box { padding: 40px; }
}

/* Mobile (Max 768px) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .elitecontactus-section { padding: 30px 0; }
    .elitecontactus-title { font-size: 32px; }
    
    .elitecontactus-form-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0;
    }
    
    .elitecontactus-form-box {
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }
    
    .elitecontactus-input-group input, 
    .elitecontactus-input-group textarea, 
    .elitecontactus-input-group select {
        font-size: 16px;
        padding: 12px;
    }
}

/* ======================================= CONTACT US PAGE END ========================================================== */

/* CONTAINER */
.property-section {
  --ps-bg: #121212;
  --ps-card-bg: #1e1e1e;
  --ps-text: #e0e0e0;
  --ps-text-muted: #888888;
  --ps-gold: #d4af37;
  --ps-gold-hover: #f0c752;
  --ps-border: #333333;
  
  background-color: var(--ps-bg);
  font-family: 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
  color: var(--ps-text);
  padding: 30px 20px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  /* IMPORTANT: Ensure overflow is visible for sticky to work */
  overflow: visible !important; 
}

.property-section * {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* HEADER */
.property-section .section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.property-section .section-header h2 {
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 300;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  margin: 0 0 10px 0;
  color: #fff;
}

.property-section .section-header p {
  color: var(--ps-text-muted);
  font-size: 14px;
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* --- FILTERS (STICKY FIXED) --- */
.property-section .filters {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 15px;
  
  /* STICKY CONFIGURATION */
  position: -webkit-sticky; /* For Safari */
  position: sticky;
  top: 0px; /* CHANGE THIS VALUE if you have a top navbar (e.g., top: 80px) */
  z-index: 1000; /* High index to stay on top */
  
  /* Styling to ensure content doesn't show through */
  background: #1e1e1e; 
  padding: 20px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--ps-gold);
  border-radius: 4px; /* Slight radius */
  box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  align-items: center; /* Ensures button aligns with inputs */
}

/* CUSTOM SELECT */
.property-section .select-wrapper {
  position: relative;
}

.property-section select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 15px;
  background: #121212;
  color: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--ps-border);
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 14px;
  outline: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.property-section select:focus {
  border-color: var(--ps-gold);
}

.property-section .select-wrapper::after {
  content: '▼';
  font-size: 10px;
  color: var(--ps-gold);
  position: absolute;
  right: 15px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* RANGE SLIDER */
.property-section .range-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.property-section .range-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--ps-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.property-section #price-val {
  color: var(--ps-gold);
  font-weight: bold;
}

.property-section input[type="range"] {
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: #333;
  border-radius: 2px;
  outline: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
}

.property-section input[type="range"]::-webkit-slider-thumb {
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  background: var(--ps-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: 0.2s;
}

.property-section input[type="range"]::-webkit-slider-thumb:hover {
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

/* CLEAR BUTTON STYLES (NEW) */
.property-section .action-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  height: 100%;
}

.property-section .clear-btn {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 15px; /* Matches Select padding */
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--ps-gold);
  border: 1px solid var(--ps-gold);
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  height: 43px; /* Forces height to match Inputs/Selects */
  margin-top: auto;
}

.property-section .clear-btn:hover {
  background: var(--ps-gold);
  color: #000;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

/* RESULT TEXT */
.property-section .result {
  text-align: right;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--ps-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--ps-border);
  padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.property-section #count {
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: bold;
}

/* GRID */
.property-section .grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 25px;
}

/* CARD DESIGN */
.property-section .card {
  background: var(--ps-card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--ps-border);
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.property-section .card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  border-color: var(--ps-gold);
}

/* IMAGE */
.property-section .card-image {
  position: relative;
  height: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.property-section .card-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.property-section .card:hover .card-image img {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.property-section .price-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 15px;
  right: 0;
  background: var(--ps-gold);
  color: #000;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: -2px 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

/* BODY */
.property-section .card-body {
  padding: 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.property-section .property-type {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--ps-gold);
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: block;
}

.property-section .project-name {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0 0 5px 0;
  color: #fff;
}

.property-section .location {
  color: var(--ps-text-muted);
  font-size: 13px;
  margin: 0;
}

.property-section .divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: #333;
  margin: 15px 0;
}

.property-section .card-footer {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.property-section .bhk {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #ccc;
  margin: 0;
}

/* BUTTON */
.property-section .view-btn {
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--ps-gold);
  border: 1px solid var(--ps-gold);
  padding: 8px 15px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: 0.3s;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.property-section .view-btn:hover {
  background: var(--ps-gold);
  color: #000;
}

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .property-section .grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .property-section .grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .property-section .grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .property-section .filters { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } 
}