:root {
            --logo-blue: #0F2E53; 
            --gold: #C5A059;
            --black: #1a1a1a;
            --white: #ffffff;
        }

        body {
            font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
            color: #333;
            overflow-x: hidden;
        }

        h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
            font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
            color: var(--black);
        }

        /* --- Top Bar --- */
        .top-bar {
            background-color: var(--black);
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            color: #ccc;
        }
        .top-bar i { color: var(--gold); }
        .inquiry-link:hover { color: var(--white); cursor: pointer; }

        /* --- Navbar Customization --- */
        .navbar-brand img { height: 50px; width: auto; }
        .nav-link {
            text-transform: uppercase;
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            letter-spacing: 0.5px;
            color: var(--black) !important;
            padding: 10px 15px !important;
        }
        .nav-link:hover { color: var(--logo-blue) !important; }
        
        .dropdown-menu {
            border-top: 3px solid var(--gold);
            border-radius: 0;
            box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
        }
        .dropdown-header {
            font-size: 0.7rem;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: #999;
        }

        .navbar-toggler {
            margin-left: 15px;
            border: none;
        }
        .navbar-toggler:focus { box-shadow: none; }

        /* --- Hero Section --- */
        .hero {
            height: 85vh;
            position: relative;
        }
        .hero::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
            background: rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
        }
        
        .hero-box {
            background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
            backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
            border-radius: 10px;
            padding: 3rem;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
            max-width: 800px;
        }
        .hero-title {
            font-size: 3.5rem;
            color: var(--white);
            text-shadow: 2px 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.9);
        }
        .hero-subtitle {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            color: #f0f0f0;
            text-shadow: 1px 1px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.9);
        }

        /* --- Custom Button --- */
        .btn-gold {
            background-color: var(--gold);
            color: var(--white);
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
            font-weight: 700;
            padding: 12px 30px;
            border: 1px solid var(--gold);
            border-radius: 0;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }
        .btn-gold:hover {
            background-color: transparent;
            color: var(--gold);
        }

        /* --- About Image Hover Effect (NEW) --- */
        .about-img {
            transition: transform 0.5s ease, box-shadow 0.5s ease;
        }
        .about-img:hover {
            transform: scale(1.03); /* Subtle zoom */
            /* Deeper shadow on hover using Bootstrap variable */
            box-shadow: 0 1rem 3rem rgba(0,0,0,.175) !important; 
        }

        /* --- Rotating Badge --- */
        .rotating-badge {
            position: absolute; bottom: -30px; right: -30px; width: 130px; height: 130px;
            background: var(--white); border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
            box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.15); animation: spin 15s linear infinite; z-index: 10;
        }
        .rotating-badge i { font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--gold); }
        .rotating-badge svg { position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; fill: var(--black); }
        @keyframes spin { 100% { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

        /* --- Portfolio --- */
        .portfolio-item { position: relative; overflow: hidden; height: 350px; cursor: pointer; }
        .portfolio-item img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.6s ease; }
        .portfolio-overlay {
            position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
            background: rgba(15, 46, 83, 0.9); opacity: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
            justify-content: center; align-items: center; text-align: center; color: white;
            transition: all 0.4s ease; transform: translateY(20px);
        }
        .portfolio-item:hover img { transform: scale(1.1); }
        .portfolio-item:hover .portfolio-overlay { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
        
        .portfolio-arrow {
            width: 45px; height: 45px; border: 2px solid var(--gold); border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--gold); margin-top: 15px;
            transition: all 0.3s;
        }
        .portfolio-item:hover .portfolio-arrow { background: var(--gold); color: white; transform: scale(1.1); }

        /* --- Reviews Section --- */
        .reviews-section {
            
            background-attachment: fixed;
            background-size: cover;
            color: var(--white);
        }
        
        .review-heading { text-shadow: 2px 2px 10px #000; }
        .review-sub { color: #ddd; text-shadow: 1px 1px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.8); }

        /* Review Card Styles */
        .review-card {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
            backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
            color: white;
            transition: all 0.4s ease;
        }
        
        .review-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-10px);
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
            border-color: var(--gold);
            box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
        }

        /* --- Footer --- */
        footer { background: #111; color: #999; border-top: 5px solid var(--logo-blue); }
        .footer-title { color: white; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold); display: inline-block; padding-bottom: 5px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
        .social-link {
            width: 40px; height: 40px; background: #222; color: white; display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center; justify-content: center; border-radius: 50%; margin-right: 10px;
            transition: 0.3s; text-decoration: none;
        }
        .social-link:hover { background: var(--logo-blue); color: white; transform: translateY(-3px); }
        .footer-links li { margin-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 1px solid #222; padding-bottom: 10px; }
        .footer-links a { color: #999; text-decoration: none; transition: 0.3s; }
        .footer-links a:hover { color: var(--gold); padding-left: 5px; }

        /* Scroll To Top */
        #scrollTopBtn {
            display: none; position: fixed; bottom: 30px; right: 30px; z-index: 99;
            background: var(--gold); color: white; border: none; width: 50px; height: 50px;
            border-radius: 50%; font-size: 1.2rem; cursor: pointer; transition: 0.3s;
        }
        #scrollTopBtn:hover { background: var(--logo-blue); transform: translateY(-5px); }
        
        /* Mobile Tweaks */
        @media (max-width: 991px) {
            .hero-title { font-size: 2.5rem; }
            .rotating-badge { width: 90px; height: 90px; right: 10px; bottom: 10px; }
        }
		
		/* --- Franchise Modal Styling --- */
.modal-content {
    border: none;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

.modal-header {
    background-color: var(--logo-blue); /* Uses your root Blue */
    color: var(--white);
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--gold);
}

.modal-title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.form-control:focus {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0.25rem rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.25); /* Gold Glow */
}

.form-label {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--black);
}

/* --- Franchise Modal Styling --- */
.modal-header {
    background-color: var(--logo-blue); 
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--gold);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center; /* Helps with centering */
    position: relative;      /* Needed for positioning the close button */
}

.modal-header .modal-title {
    color: #ffffff !important; /* Forces text to be WHITE */
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    width: 100%;               /* Takes full width */
    text-align: center;        /* Centers the text */
}

/* Fix for the Close (X) Button */
.modal-header .btn-close {
    filter: invert(1) grayscale(100%) brightness(200%); /* Makes X white */
    opacity: 1;
    position: absolute; /* Puts button in corner so it doesn't push text */
    right: 20px;        /* Distance from right */
    top: 20px;          /* Distance from top */
    margin: 0;          /* Removes default Bootstrap margin */
}

.modal-content {
    border: none;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}



/* --- Vision, Mission, Values (VMV) Fancy Cards --- */
.vmv-card {
    border-radius: 15px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Hover Effect: Lift Up + Gold Border + Shadow */
.vmv-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    border-bottom: 5px solid var(--gold);
}

.vmv-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    color: var(--logo-blue);
}

/* Small Image/Icon Styling */
.vmv-icon {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    background: #f9f9f9;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.vmv-icon img {
    width: 35px;
    height: 35px;
    object-fit: contain;
}

/* Icon Background turns Gold on Hover */
.vmv-card:hover .vmv-icon {
    background-color: var(--gold);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}


/* --- Brand Info Fancy Card (Premium White Version) --- */
.brand-info-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 15px;
    /* Soft, large shadow for 'floating' effect */
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); 
    border-top: 5px solid var(--gold); /* Gold Accent Top */
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
    color: var(--black); /* Dark text for readability */
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Hover Effect: Lift up */
.brand-info-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.brand-card-title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    color: var(--logo-blue);
    border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
}

.brand-info-card .info-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center; /* Vertically center icon and text */
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #555;
    gap: 15px; /* Space between icon and text */
}

/* Gold Circle Icons */
.brand-info-card .icon-box {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.1); /* Very light gold bg */
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--gold);
    flex-shrink: 0; /* Prevents icon from squishing */
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.brand-info-card:hover .icon-box {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: white;
}

/* Social Links */
.social-links-brand {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 15px;
}

.social-links-brand a {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: #f4f4f4;
    color: var(--black);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.social-links-brand a:hover {
    background: var(--logo-blue);
    color: white;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.hover-gold:hover {
    color: var(--gold) !important;
}

/* contact us style*/
        /* --- Branch Card Specific Styles --- */
        .branch-card {
            background: #fff;
            border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
            border-radius: 12px;
            overflow: hidden;
            transition: all 0.4s ease;
            box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
            height: 100%;
        }

        .branch-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-8px);
            box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.2); /* Gold Shadow */
            border-color: var(--gold);
        }

        .branch-details {
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            color: #555;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        .branch-details i {
            color: var(--gold);
            width: 20px;
            text-align: center;
            margin-right: 8px;
        }

        .mini-map-col {
            position: relative;
            min-height: 180px; /* Ensures map has height */
            background: #eee;
        }

        .mini-map-col iframe {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            border: 0;
            filter: grayscale(100%);
            transition: 0.3s;
        }
        
        .branch-card:hover iframe {
            filter: grayscale(0%); /* Map colors return on hover */
        }

        .section-divider {
            border-top: 1px solid #ddd;
            width: 100%;
            margin: 0;
            opacity: 0.5;
        }

         /* --- NEW: Contact Feature Cards --- */
        .contact-feature-card {
            background: #fff;
            padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
            border-radius: 15px;
            text-align: center;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
            transition: all 0.4s ease;
            border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;
            height: 100%;
        }

        .contact-feature-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-10px);
            box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.15);
            border-bottom-color: var(--gold);
        }

        .contact-icon-circle {
            width: 70px;
            height: 70px;
            background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.1);
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
            font-size: 1.8rem;
            color: var(--gold);
            transition: all 0.4s ease;
        }

        .contact-feature-card:hover .contact-icon-circle {
            background: var(--gold);
            color: #fff;
            transform: scale(1.1) rotateY(180deg);
        }

        .contact-feature-card h5 {
            font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
        }
		
		  /* Specific Styles for Upcoming Cards */
        .upcoming-card {
            border: none;
            background: #fff;
            border-radius: 10px; /* Slightly tighter radius */
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
            transition: all 0.4s ease;
            height: 100%; 
        }

        .upcoming-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-5px);
            box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.2); 
            border-bottom: 3px solid var(--gold);
        }

        .upcoming-img-col {
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            min-height: 120px; /* REDUCED HEIGHT */
        }

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

        .upcoming-card:hover .upcoming-img-col img {
            transform: scale(1.1);
        }

        .upcoming-badge {
            font-size: 0.65rem;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
            color: var(--gold);
            font-weight: 700;
            display: block;
        }
        
        .card-title {
            font-size: 1.1rem; /* Slightly smaller heading */
        }
		
/* --- Portfolio Marquee Styles --- */
.marquee-container {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    background: #f8f9fa; /* Matches bg-light */
}

.marquee-track {
    display: flex;
    width: max-content; /* Allows track to be as wide as needed */
    /* Adjust '40s' to change speed. 
       'linear' ensures constant speed.
       'infinite' makes it loop.
    */
    animation: marqueeScroll 40s linear infinite;
}

/* Pause on hover so users can click/view details */
.marquee-track:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

/* The Animation Logic */
@keyframes marqueeScroll {
    0% { transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { transform: translateX(-50%); } /* Moves exactly half way */
}

/* Adjust Portfolio Items for Marquee */
.marquee-item {
    width: 350px; /* Fixed width for consistency */
    flex-shrink: 0; /* Prevents cards from squishing */
    position: relative;
    height: 350px;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2); /* Optional separator */
}

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

/* Hover Effects (Same as before) */
.portfolio-overlay {
    position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
    background: rgba(15, 46, 83, 0.9); opacity: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center; align-items: center; text-align: center; color: white;
    transition: all 0.4s ease; transform: translateY(20px);
}

.marquee-item:hover img { transform: scale(1.1); }
.marquee-item:hover .portfolio-overlay { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

.portfolio-arrow {
    width: 45px; height: 45px; border: 2px solid var(--gold); border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--gold); margin-top: 15px;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}
.marquee-item:hover .portfolio-arrow { background: var(--gold); color: white; transform: scale(1.1); }
		
 /* --- Fancy Accordion Styles (Banner Look) --- */
        .accordion-section {
            background: linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.9), rgba(255,255,255,0.9)), url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1542314831-068cd1dbfeeb?q=80&w=2070&auto=format&fit=crop');
            background-size: cover;
            background-attachment: fixed;
        }

        .accordion-item {
            border: none;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            background: transparent;
            box-shadow: none;
        }

        .accordion-button {
            font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
            font-size: 1.25rem;
            color: var(--logo-blue);
            background-color: #fff;
            padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
            border: 1px solid #eee;
            border-left: 6px solid var(--logo-blue); 
            border-radius: 8px !important;
            box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); 
            transition: all 0.4s ease;
        }

        .accordion-button:hover {
            transform: translateX(10px);
            background-color: #f8f9fa;
        }

        .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
            color: #fff;
            background-color: var(--logo-blue);
            border-left: 6px solid var(--gold);
            box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(15, 46, 83, 0.3);
            transform: translateX(0);
        }

        .accordion-button:not(.collapsed)::after {
            filter: invert(1);
        }

        .accordion-button:focus {
            box-shadow: none;
        }

        .accordion-body {
            font-size: 1rem;
            color: #555;
            line-height: 1.8;
            padding: 2rem;
            background: #fff;
            border-radius: 0 0 8px 8px;
            border: 1px solid #eee;
            border-top: none;
            margin-top: -5px;
        }

        /* --- CTA Section (Glass Card for Readability) --- */
        .cta-section {
            background: linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8)), url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1596178065887-1198b6148b2b?q=80&w=2070&auto=format&fit=crop');
            background-size: cover;
            background-position: center;
            background-attachment: fixed;
            padding: 100px 0;
            color: white;
        }

        /* The Box inside the CTA section */
        .cta-box {
            background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
            backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
            padding: 3rem;
            border-radius: 20px;
            border: 2px solid var(--gold);
            box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.4);
            transition: transform 0.3s ease;
        }

        .cta-box:hover {
            transform: scale(1.02);
        }

        .btn-whatsapp {
            background-color: #25D366;
            color: white;
            border: none;
            padding: 12px 35px;
            font-weight: bold;
            transition: all 0.3s;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
        }

        .btn-whatsapp:hover {
            background-color: #128C7E;
            color: white;
            transform: translateY(-3px);
            box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
        }
    .mini-map-col {
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
        min-height: 100%;
        background: #eee; /* Placeholder color while map loads */
    }
    
    .mini-map-col iframe {
        width: 100% !important;
        height: 100% !important;
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        border: 0;
    }

    /* --- BRANCH CARD ANIMATIONS --- */

.branch-card {
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.12), 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.24); /* Subtle shadow default */
    border-radius: 12px; /* Smooth corners */
}

/* Hover Effect: Lift Up + Deep Shadow */
.branch-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px); /* Moves up */
    box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.25), 0 10px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.22); /* Realistic depth */
}

/* Hover Effect: Change Title Color */
.branch-card:hover .branch-title {
    color: var(--gold); /* Assuming you have this variable, or use #d4af37 */
    transition: color 0.3s;
}

/* --- MAP REDIRECT TRICK --- */

/* 1. Force the container size */
.map-container iframe {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    border: 0;
    display: block;
    min-height: 140px;
    pointer-events: none; /* KEY: Disables interaction inside the map so the parent <a> tag gets clicked */
}

/* 2. Optional Overlay (Extra safety for clicking) */
.map-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 10; /* Sits on top of iframe */
    background: transparent;
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* --- VIEW MAP BADGE --- */
.view-map-badge {
    margin-top: 10px;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.branch-card:hover .view-map-badge {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.bg-gold {
    background-color: #d4af37; /* Gold color fallback */
}