/* =========================
   RESET & VARIABLES
========================= */
* {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

:root {
  --cg-navy: #2d3142;
  --cg-cyan: #00b5e2;
  --cg-white: #ffffff;
}

body {
  font-family: "Plus Jakarta Sans", "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
  background-color: #ffffff;
}

/* =========================
   HERO – BASE (MOBILE CARD DESIGN)
========================= */
.hero {
  width: 100%;
  /* min-height: 100vh; */
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  /*padding-top: 100px; /* Space for the floating navbar */
  /* padding-bottom: 40px; */
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  background: var(--cg-white);
}

/* VIDEO – MOBILE CARD STYLE */
.hero-video {
  width: calc(100% - 32px);
  max-width: 420px;
  height: 55vh;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 28px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-overlay {
  display: none; /* Only for Desktop */
}

/* HERO CONTENT – MOBILE */
.hero-content {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  /* padding: 24px 16px; */
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-box {
  background: var(--cg-white);
  color: var(--cg-navy);
  max-width: 420px;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 30px 20px;
  border-radius: 28px;
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.hero-box h1 {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 6vw, 2rem);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.btn-primary {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--cg-cyan);
  color: var(--cg-white);
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 181, 226, 0.3);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(0, 181, 226, 0.4);
}

.center-control {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;

  z-index: 5;
  cursor: pointer;

  /* backdrop-filter: blur(2px); */
}

/* PLAY BUTTON */
.play-btn {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border-radius: 50%;

  background: rgba(0, 181, 226, 0.9);
  color: white;
  font-size: 28px;

  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;

  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(0, 181, 226, 0.7);
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.play-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* TEXT */
.center-control p {
  margin-top: 12px;
  color: white;
  font-size: 14px;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

/* CONTROLS WRAPPER */
.video-controls {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px;
  right: 20px;

  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;

  z-index: 5;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: 0.4s ease;
}

/* SHOW AFTER PLAY */
.video-controls.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* BUTTON STYLE */
.video-controls button {
  width: 45px;
  height: 45px;
  border-radius: 50%;

  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);

  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 18px;

  cursor: pointer;
  transition: 0.3s ease;
}

/* HOVER */
.video-controls button:hover {
  background: #00b5e2;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 181, 226, 0.7);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* =========================
   DESKTOP OPTIMIZATION (FULL SCREEN)
========================= */
@media (min-width: 1025px) {
  .hero {
    height: 100vh;
    padding: 0;
    background: #000;
  }

  .hero-video {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    max-width: none;
    border-radius: 0;
    box-shadow: none;
    z-index: 0;
  }

  .hero-overlay {
    display: block;
    /* position: absolute; */
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
      180deg,
      rgba(45, 49, 66, 0.3) 0%,
      rgba(45, 49, 66, 0.6) 100%
    );
    z-index: 1;
  }

  .hero-content {
    height: 100%;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    align-items: end; /* Center vertically on desktop */
    justify-content: flex-start;
    /* padding-left: 80px; */
    padding-bottom: 80px;
  }

  .hero-box {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    color: var(--cg-white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 900px;
    /* padding: 50px; */
  }

  .hero-box h1 {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .hero-actions {
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }
}

/* =========================
   SCROLL INDICATOR
========================= */
.scroll-indicator {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 30px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 3;
}

.mouse {
  width: 24px;
  height: 38px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.wheel {
  width: 3px;
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--cg-cyan);
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin-top: 8px;
  animation: scrollAnim 1.5s infinite;
}

@keyframes scrollAnim {
  0% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(12px);
  }
}

/* Hide scroll mouse on mobile to save space */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .scroll-indicator {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* =========================
   ANIMATIONS
========================= */
.hero-animate {
  animation: heroSlideUp 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes heroSlideUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(60px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.hero-box h1 {
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeUp 0.8s ease-out 0.4s forwards;
}

.hero-actions {
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeUp 0.8s ease-out 0.6s forwards;
}

@keyframes fadeUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* =========================
   GLOW ANIMATION
========================= */

/* The Animation Logic */
@keyframes eliteGlow {
  0%,
  100% {
    text-shadow: 0 0 0px rgba(0, 181, 226, 0);
    opacity: 0.8;
  }
  50% {
    text-shadow:
      0 0 20px var(--cg-cyan),
      0 0 40px var(--cg-cyan);
    opacity: 1;
    color: #fff; /* Ensures it stays bright during the glow */
  }
}

/* Applying it to your existing Desktop H1 */
@media (min-width: 1025px) {
  .hero-box h1 {
    animation: eliteGlow 3s infinite ease-in-out;
    transition: text-shadow 0.5s ease;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   ELITE RESPONSIVE - WHITE BACKGROUND & FULL WIDTH VIDEO
   ============================================================ */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  /* 1. RESET BACKGROUND TO WHITE */
  .hero {
    background: var(--cg-white) !important; /* Forces white background */
    padding-top: 80px;
    display: block;
    height: auto;
    overflow-x: hidden;
  }

  /* 2. VIDEO: TRUE FULL WIDTH & NATURAL HEIGHT */
  .hero-video {
    width: 100vw !important; /* Spans edge-to-edge */
    max-width: 100vw !important;
    height: auto !important; /* Adjusts naturally to prevent cropping */
    object-fit: contain !important; /* Shows full frame without cutting */
    border-radius: 0 !important; /* Seamless full-width look */
    border: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
  }

  /* 3. HERO CONTENT: ADJUSTED FOR WHITE BACKDROP */
  .hero-content {
    margin-top: -40px; /* Subtle premium overlap */
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    padding: 0px 16px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  /* 4. HERO BOX: LIGHT GLASSMORPHISM */
  .hero-box {
    /* Glass effect tuned for white background */
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(15px) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(15px) !important;

    /* Contrast for readability */
    color: var(--cg-navy) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) !important;

    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    border-radius: 24px;
  }

  .hero-box h1 {
    /* Ensure title remains dark for contrast, but keeps the glow */
    color: var(--cg-navy) !important;
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 7vw, 2.2rem);
    animation:
      fadeUp 0.8s ease-out 0.4s forwards,
      eliteGlow 3s infinite ease-in-out 1.2s;
  }
}

/* TABLET REFINEMENT (iPad/Surface) */
@media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-content {
    margin-top: -80px;
  }
  .hero-box {
    max-width: 85%;
    padding: 40px;
  }
}

/* =========================
   PRESTIGE ANNOUNCEMENT
========================= */
.prestige-announcement {
  padding: 120px 20px;
  background: #ffffff;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

/* Subtle Dubai Skyline Background */
.skyline-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-image: url("https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1512453979798-5ea266f8880c?auto=format&fit=crop&q=80&w=2000");
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0.09; /* Ultra-subtle texture */
  pointer-events: none;
}

.location-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(0, 181, 226, 0.05);
  color: var(--cg-cyan);
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.location-tag .dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--cg-cyan);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--cg-cyan);
  animation: pulseGlow 2s infinite;
}

.prestige-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 6vw, 4rem);
  color: var(--cg-navy);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto 30px;
  letter-spacing: -2px;
}

.gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cg-navy) 0%, var(--cg-cyan) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.dubai-text {
  color: var(--cg-cyan);
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.prestige-divider {
  width: 60px;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--cg-cyan);
  margin: 40px auto;
  border-radius: 10px;
}

.prestige-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.4rem);
  color: var(--cg-navy);
  opacity: 0.6;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-weight: 500;
}

@keyframes pulseGlow {
  0% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 1;
  }
  50% {
    transform: scale(1.5);
    opacity: 0.5;
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

/* --- MOBILE & TABLET OPTIMIZATION --- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .prestige-announcement {
    margin-top: -40px;
    padding: 80px 24px 80px;
  }
  .prestige-title {
    letter-spacing: -1px;
  }
  .prestige-divider {
    margin: 30px auto;
  }
}

/* =========================
   ELITE VISION CAROUSEL
========================= */
.vision-carousel-section {
  padding: 50px 0; /* Full-width background, content is limited */
  background: #ffffff;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.carousel-container {
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
  position: relative;
}

/* The Mask defines the border and shape */
.carousel-track-mask {
  border-radius: 40px; /* Custom rounded corners */
  overflow: hidden;
  /* --- The Dark Navy Blue Border --- */
  border: 3px solid #2d3142;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.carousel-track {
  display: flex;
  width: 600%; /* 6 slides, 100% each */
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.77, 0, 0.175, 1);
}

.carousel-slide {
  width: 16.6667%;
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 21 / 9; /* Ultra-wide, cinematic aspect ratio */
}

.carousel-slide img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover; /* Ensures image fills the ultra-wide space */
  display: block;
}

/* Slide Overlay (Glassmorphism + Darkening) */
.slide-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 0%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) 100%
  );
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end; /* Sits content at the bottom */
  padding: 60px;
  z-index: 3;
}

.slide-content {
  max-width: 600px;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.slide-label {
  color: var(--cg-cyan);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: block;
}

.slide-content h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.slide-content h3 b {
  color: var(--cg-cyan);
  /* Subtle Cyan Glow on the highlighted word */
  text-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 181, 226, 0.4);
}

.slide-content p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  opacity: 0.8;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Pagination & Dots */
.carousel-controls {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.carousel-dots {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
}

.carousel-dots .dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  background: rgba(45, 49, 66, 0.1);
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: 0.3s ease;
}

.carousel-dots .dot.active {
  background: var(--cg-cyan);
  transform: scale(1.3);
}

/* Arrows */
.carousel-arrows {
  display: flex;
  gap: 15px;
  margin-left: 30px;
}

.arrow-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: 2px solid rgba(45, 49, 66, 0.1);
  color: var(--cg-navy);
  width: 45px;
  height: 45px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: 0.3s;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.arrow-btn:hover {
  background: var(--cg-navy);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--cg-navy);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* --- MOBILE & TABLET OPTIMIZATION --- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .vision-carousel-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }

  .carousel-track-mask {
    border-radius: 20px;
    border-width: 2px;
  }

  .carousel-slide {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  } /* Closer to standard */

  .slide-overlay {
    padding: 30px;
  }

  .slide-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .carousel-slide {
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  } /* Taller for mobile */

  .slide-overlay {
    padding: 20px;
  }

  .slide-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }

  .slide-content p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
}

/* =========================
   JOIN C&G SECTION (ELITE)
========================= */
.join-cg {
  padding: 50px 20px;
  background: #ffffff;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.join-header {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto 60px;
}

.join-header h2.gradient-text {
  /* Premium gradient from Navy to Cyan */
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cg-navy) 0%, var(--cg-cyan) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block; /* Essential for the gradient to clip correctly to the text */
  padding-bottom: 5px; /* Prevents descenders like 'j' or 'y' from being cut off */
}

/* Ensure the header container allows the text to center properly */
.join-header {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto 60px;
  text-align: center;
}

.sub-label {
  color: var(--cg-cyan);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.join-header h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  color: var(--cg-navy);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -1.5px;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

/* Stats Grid */
.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto 80px;
}

.stat-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  padding: 50px 30px;
  border-radius: 32px;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.stat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 181, 226, 0.1);
  border-color: var(--cg-cyan);
}

.stat-value {
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--cg-cyan);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

.stat-value::after {
  content: "+";
  font-size: 2rem;
  vertical-align: top;
  margin-left: 2px;
}

.stat-label {
  color: var(--cg-navy);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

/* Tablet & Mobile Tweaks */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .join-cg {
    padding: 60px 20px;
  }
  .stat-card {
    padding: 30px 20px;
  }
  .stat-value {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }
}

.elite-glow-btn {
  padding: 20px 50px !important;
  font-size: 1.1rem !important;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 181, 226, 0.3) !important;
}

/* =========================
   SUCCESS MANTRA STYLING
========================= */
.success-mantra {
  padding: 50px 20px;
  background: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  text-align: center; /* Forces center alignment for children */
}

.mantra-header {
  margin-bottom: 60px; /* Space between header and cards */
}

.mantra-header h2.gradient-text {
  /* Increased font size to match Prestige section impact */
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem) !important;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -2px;
  margin-top: 10px;

  /* Ensuring gradient visibility on white background */
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cg-navy) 0%, var(--cg-cyan) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
}

/* Adjust the sub-label to keep the hierarchy balanced */
.mantra-header .sub-label {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  letter-spacing: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.mantra-desc {
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 20px auto 0;
  color: var(--cg-navy);
  opacity: 0.7;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Mantra Grid */
.mantra-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
  max-width: 1300px;
  margin: 0 auto 100px;
}

.mantra-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 50px 35px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  border-bottom: 4px solid var(--cg-navy); /* Subtle link to carousel border */
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
  position: relative;
}

.mantra-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  border-bottom-color: var(--cg-cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 181, 226, 0.1);
}

.mantra-num {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--cg-cyan);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.mantra-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--cg-navy);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.mantra-card p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--cg-navy);
  opacity: 0.6;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* #ONEMOREME BANNER */
.onemoreme-banner {
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: var(--cg-navy); /* Premium dark contrast */
  padding: 60px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.omm-hashtag {
  display: block;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--cg-cyan);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
  text-transform: lowercase;
}

.omm-content p {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  opacity: 0.8;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Mobile Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .onemoreme-banner {
    padding: 40px 20px;
    border-radius: 25px;
  }
  .mantra-grid {
    margin-bottom: 60px;
  }
}

/* =========================
   TESTIMONIALS STYLING
========================= */
.testimonials {
  padding: 100px 20px;
  background: #fcfcfc; /* Extremely light gray to distinguish from mantra section */
}

.testimonial-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 50px auto 60px; /* Centers the entire block */
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.testimonial-header h2.gradient-text {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem) !important;
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  margin: 10px 0 20px;
}

.testimonial-desc {
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0 auto;
  max-width: 650px; /* Prevents long, awkward single lines */
}

.testimonial-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 60px auto 0;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 40px;
  border-radius: 32px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 181, 226, 0.08);
  border-color: var(--cg-cyan);
}

.quote-icon {
  font-size: 4rem;
  color: var(--cg-cyan);
  font-family: serif;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: -10px;
  opacity: 0.3;
}

.quote-text {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--cg-navy);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.member-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  padding-top: 20px;
}

.member-name {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--cg-navy);
  font-size: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.member-role {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--cg-cyan);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.testimonial-carousel-wrapper {
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  padding: 20px;
  cursor: grab;
  touch-action: pan-y;
  outline: none;
}

.testimonial-carousel-wrapper.is-dragging {
  cursor: grabbing;
}

.testimonial-track {
  display: flex;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
  user-select: none;
}

.testi-slide {
  min-width: 100%;
  padding: 0 15px;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 50px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  text-align: center;
}

.quote-mark {
  font-size: 5rem;
  color: var(--cg-cyan);
  opacity: 0.2;
  line-height: 0;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.testi-footer {
  margin-top: 30px;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.testi-footer strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--cg-navy);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}
.testi-footer span {
  color: var(--cg-cyan);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.testi-dots {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 30px;
}
.t-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  padding: 0;
  border: 0;
  background: #ddd;
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: 0.3s;
}
.t-dot.active {
  background: var(--cg-cyan);
  width: 24px;
  border-radius: 10px;
}

/* Mobile Tweaks */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .testimonial-card {
    padding: 30px;
  }
}

/* =========================
   ELITE SECTION SEPARATOR
========================= */
.section-separator {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 60px 0; /* Space between sections */
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sep-line {
  height: 1px;
  flex-grow: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(45, 49, 66, 0) 0%,
    rgba(45, 49, 66, 0.2) 50%,
    rgba(45, 49, 66, 0) 100%
  );
}

.sep-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  background: var(--cg-cyan);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--cg-cyan); /* Matches your location dot glow */
  position: relative;
}

/* Subtle pulse animation to keep the page 'alive' */
.sep-dot::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -5px;
  border: 1px solid var(--cg-cyan);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: pulseGlow 3s infinite;
  opacity: 0.5;
}

@keyframes pulseGlow {
  0% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 0.5;
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(2.5);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}
