@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Cinzel:wght@500;600;700;800;900&family=Cormorant+Garamond:ital,wght@0,500;0,600;0,700;1,400;1,600&family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&display=swap');

/* ==========================================================================
   MILLIONAIREMATCH UK - PREMIER MILLIONAIRE DATING THEME
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* The Signature Millionaire Palette: Deepest Obsidian Velvet & 24K Liquid Gold */
  --color-bg-primary: #05070c;
  --color-bg-surface: #0a0e17;
  --color-bg-card: #0f1524;
  --color-bg-elevated: #151d30;
  --color-bg-subtle: #1c273e;

  /* 24K Royal Liquid Gold Hierarchy */
  --color-gold: #d4af37;
  --color-gold-light: #fae596;
  --color-gold-metallic: #f5d77f;
  --color-gold-dark: #9e7818;
  --color-gold-bronze: #6e500a;
  --color-gold-glow: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  --color-gold-border: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.38);

  --color-text-primary: #ffffff;
  --color-text-secondary: #d6dee8;
  --color-text-muted: #8d9cb0;

  --color-border: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.28);
  --color-border-subtle: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  --color-border-hover: #fae596;

  --color-accent-badge: #1f1805;
  --color-accent-badge-text: #fae596;
  --color-success: #10b981;

  /* Typography */
  --font-serif: 'Cinzel', 'Cormorant Garamond', 'Trajan Pro', Georgia, serif;
  --font-sans: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;

  /* Layout & Spacing */
  --container-max-width: 1260px;
  --container-padding: 1.5rem;
  --header-height: 84px;

  /* Elevations & Radii */
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 18px;
  --radius-xl: 24px;
  --shadow-sm: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
  --shadow-card: 0 20px 50px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
  --shadow-gold: 0 0 35px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  --shadow-gold-lg: 0 10px 42px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
  --transition: all 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Reset & Base Setup */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: var(--header-height);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-primary);
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 50% at 50% -5%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(circle 600px at 85% 20%, rgba(26, 38, 64, 0.45) 0%, transparent 75%),
    radial-gradient(circle 700px at 15% 65%, rgba(20, 30, 52, 0.4) 0%, transparent 75%);
  background-attachment: fixed;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.68;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* 24K Gold Selection Highlight */
::selection {
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: #05070c;
}

/* Bespoke 24K Gold Scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: #05070c;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #9e7818 0%, #d4af37 50%, #9e7818 100%);
  border-radius: 5px;
  border: 2px solid #05070c;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #d4af37 0%, #fae596 50%, #d4af37 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.6);
}

/* Skip link */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  left: 20px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: #07090e;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  z-index: 9999;
  transition: top 0.2s ease;
}
.skip-link:focus {
  top: 20px;
}

/* Typography Hierarchy */
h1, h2, h3, h4, .serif-font {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.45rem, 5.2vw, 4rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.8vw, 2.85rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.4vw, 1.85rem);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

p {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

a {
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

.text-gold {
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
}

.text-muted {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* Signature 24K Liquid Gold Metallic Headings */
.gold-foil-text, .hero-title, .section-header h2 {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FFF5CC 16%, #F5D77F 38%, #D4AF37 60%, #9E7818 82%, #F5D77F 92%, #7A5706 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 24px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.38));
}

.section-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  padding: 0.48rem 1.35rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18) 0%, rgba(14, 20, 32, 0.85) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-border);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.22), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
}


.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max-width);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: var(--container-padding);
  padding-right: var(--container-padding);
}

.section-spacing {
  padding-top: 5.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 5.5rem;
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 840px;
  margin: 0 auto 3.5rem auto;
}

.section-header p {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* Luxury Divider */
.luxury-divider {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin: 3.5rem auto;
  max-width: 480px;
}
.luxury-divider::before, .luxury-divider::after {
  content: '';
  flex: 1;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--color-gold), transparent);
}
.luxury-divider span {
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 10px var(--color-gold));
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BUTTONS & BADGES
   ========================================================================== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.95rem 2.2rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

/* Specular Light Sweep Animation on Hover */
.btn::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -50%;
  width: 200%;
  height: 200%;
  background: linear-gradient(60deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4), transparent);
  transform: rotate(30deg) translateX(-120%);
  transition: transform 0.65s ease;
}
.btn:hover::after {
  transform: rotate(30deg) translateX(120%);
}

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF8D6 0%, #F5D77F 22%, #D4AF37 50%, #9E7818 80%, #E8C862 100%);
  color: #05070c;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 26px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid #FFE79A;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FFF0BA 25%, #E5C158 55%, #B88E28 85%, #8B660B 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 36px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.75), 0 0 20px rgba(250, 229, 150, 0.5), inset 0 1px 0 #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: #000000;
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: rgba(14, 20, 32, 0.7);
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-gold-border);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
}

.btn-outline-gold {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-gold-border);
}

.btn-outline-gold:hover {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 0.55rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 1.1rem 2.6rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HEADER & NAVIGATION
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(5, 7, 12, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--color-gold-border);
  height: var(--header-height);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), 0 0 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
}

.header-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
}

.brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.brand-logo img {
  height: 52px;
  max-height: 52px;
  width: auto;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 14px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4));
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.brand-logo:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.025);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 24px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.8));
}

.main-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.85rem;
}

.nav-link {
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active {
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-gold-light), var(--color-gold));
  transition: width 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--color-gold);
}

.nav-link:hover::after, .nav-link.active::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.nav-toggle-btn {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  padding: 0.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.nav-toggle-btn svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
}

/* Mobile Drawer */
.mobile-nav-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: var(--header-height);
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background: #0a0e16;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  padding: 1.5rem var(--container-padding);
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
  z-index: 999;
}

.mobile-nav-drawer.active {
  display: flex;
}

.mobile-nav-link {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--color-text-primary);
  padding: 0.6rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
}
/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SECTION & COUPLE BANNER SHOWCASE
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 4.5rem 0 5.5rem 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 75% 35%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08) 0%, rgba(7, 9, 14, 0.98) 70%), #05070c;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gold-border);
}

.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 40%, rgba(26, 38, 64, 0.45) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.hero-container-grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   IMMERSIVE WIDESCREEN HERO BANNER
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-banner-immersive {
  position: relative;
  min-height: clamp(580px, 82vh, 760px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gold-border);
  background: #05070c;
}

.hero-banner-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: right 25% center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  z-index: 1;
  transform: scale(1.02);
  transition: transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.hero-banner-immersive:hover .hero-banner-bg {
  transform: scale(1.035);
}

.hero-overlay-gradient {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: 
    linear-gradient(90deg, 
      rgba(5, 7, 12, 0.97) 0%, 
      rgba(5, 7, 12, 0.93) 34%, 
      rgba(5, 7, 12, 0.68) 54%, 
      rgba(5, 7, 12, 0.15) 75%, 
      rgba(5, 7, 12, 0.35) 100%),
    linear-gradient(to top, 
      #05070a 0%, 
      rgba(5, 7, 10, 0.82) 12%, 
      transparent 32%),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, 
      rgba(5, 7, 12, 0.88) 0%, 
      transparent 18%);
}

.hero-banner-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-banner-content {
  max-width: 650px;
  text-align: left;
}

.hero-banner-content .hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 4.2vw, 3.6rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.015em;
  font-family: 'Cinzel', 'Playfair Display', serif;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95);
}

.hero-banner-content .hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  max-width: 580px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
}

.hero-banner-content .hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.hero-banner-content .hero-trust-badges {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-banner-content .hero-trust-badge-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(10, 15, 26, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 0.45rem 1.05rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #f1f5f9;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .hero-banner-immersive {
    min-height: 520px;
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
  }
  .hero-overlay-gradient {
    background: 
      linear-gradient(90deg, 
        rgba(5, 7, 12, 0.97) 0%, 
        rgba(5, 7, 12, 0.90) 58%, 
        rgba(5, 7, 12, 0.65) 100%),
      linear-gradient(to top, #05070a 0%, transparent 35%);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-banner-immersive {
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 3rem 0;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .hero-banner-content {
    max-width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .hero-banner-content .hero-cta-group {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .hero-banner-content .hero-trust-badges {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .hero-container-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .hero-text-content {
    text-align: left;
  }

  .hero-subtitle {
    margin-left: 0;
    margin-right: 0;
  }

  .hero-cta-group {
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }

  .hero-trust-badges {
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.6vw, 1.25rem);
  color: #cbd5e1;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 2rem auto;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-trust-badges {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
}

.hero-trust-badge-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(14, 20, 33, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.28);
  padding: 0.45rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.hero-trust-badge-item svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Hero Couple Image Showcase (Pure Framed Image) */
.hero-image-wrap,
.hero-banner-wrap {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-image-frame,
.hero-banner-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 620px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), 0 0 50px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  background: #0a0e16;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.hero-image-frame:hover,
.hero-banner-frame:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95), 0 0 65px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.32);
}

.hero-image-frame::before,
.hero-banner-frame::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #fae596, #d4af37, #fae596, transparent);
  z-index: 4;
}

.hero-image,
.hero-banner-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.hero-image-frame:hover .hero-image,
.hero-banner-frame:hover .hero-banner-image {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* Opulent Hero Search Component - VIP Terminal */
.hero-search-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(14, 21, 35, 0.97) 0%, rgba(8, 12, 20, 0.98) 100%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.25rem 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), 0 0 45px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  text-align: left;
  max-width: 1060px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
}

.hero-search-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -1px;
  left: 40px;
  right: 40px;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #fae596, #d4af37, #fae596, transparent);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.search-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.85rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
}

.search-card-title {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.search-form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr) auto;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  align-items: flex-end;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.form-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
}

.form-select, .form-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.15rem;
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  outline: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.form-select:focus, .form-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--color-gold-glow);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   EXECUTIVE VIP TICKER RIBBON
   ========================================================================== */
.vip-ticker-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #05070c 0%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.14) 50%, #05070c 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  padding: 0.95rem 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.vip-ticker-content {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fae596;
  letter-spacing: 0.09em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.pulse-dot-gold {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fae596;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #fae596;
  animation: pulse-gold-glow 2.2s infinite ease-in-out;
  margin-right: 0.4rem;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

@keyframes pulse-gold-glow {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.45; transform: scale(0.9); }
  50% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.3); box-shadow: 0 0 14px #fae596; }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   TRUST / VALUE STRIP
   ========================================================================== */
.trust-strip {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #070b14 0%, #05070c 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  padding: 3.5rem 0;
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
}

.trust-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.trust-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.trust-icon-box {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.22) 0%, rgba(14, 20, 32, 0.9) 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  box-shadow: 0 0 22px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.trust-icon-box svg {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
}

.trust-title {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

.trust-desc {
  font-size: 0.885rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INTRODUCTION SECTION (SEO CORE)
   ========================================================================== */
.intro-section {
  background: var(--color-bg-primary);
}

.intro-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.intro-text p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
}

.intro-internal-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.internal-link-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 1.05rem;
  background: var(--color-bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-border);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.internal-link-pill:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  color: #ffffff;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
}

.intro-image-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card), 0 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

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

.intro-image-frame:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOW IT WORKS (4 STEPS)
   ========================================================================== */
.how-it-works-section {
  background: var(--color-bg-surface);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gold-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gold-border);
}

.steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.step-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(16, 24, 40, 0.85) 0%, rgba(9, 14, 24, 0.95) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: #fae596;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.step-number {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3) 0%, rgba(170, 124, 17, 0.2) 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.step-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;

  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.step-desc {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FEATURED SINGLES (MILLIONAIRE CARDS)
   ========================================================================== */
.profiles-section {
  background: var(--color-bg-primary);
}

.profiles-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.profile-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0e1526 0%, #090e18 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.32);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  position: relative;
}

.profile-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: #fae596;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 55px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), 0 0 35px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.32);
}


.profile-image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0d121c;
}

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

.profile-card:hover .profile-image-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Millionaire Badges */
.verified-pill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  background: rgba(7, 9, 14, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.badge-millionaire {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25) 0%, rgba(125, 89, 4, 0.35) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold);
  color: #fae596;
}

.online-indicator {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  right: 1rem;
  width: 13px;
  height: 13px;
  background: var(--color-success);
  border: 2px solid #07090e;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--color-success);
}

.profile-body {
  padding: 1.85rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.profile-header-info {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: baseline;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.profile-name {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.profile-location {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.profile-occupation {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.profile-bio {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.profile-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.profile-tag {
  background: var(--color-bg-subtle);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}
/* Split Segments */
.split-segment {
  background: var(--color-bg-surface);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gold-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gold-border);
}

.split-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.split-grid.reverse {
  direction: rtl;
}

.split-grid.reverse > * {
  direction: ltr;
}

.split-feature-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 1.75rem 0 2rem 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.95rem;
}

.split-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.975rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
}

.split-feature-item svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4));
}

/* UK Cities Grid */
.city-region-block {
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.city-region-title {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.6rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gold-border);
}

.cities-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.35rem;
}

.city-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(16, 24, 40, 0.85) 0%, rgba(9, 14, 24, 0.95) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.28);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.city-card:hover {
  border-color: #fae596;
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(22, 32, 54, 0.9) 0%, rgba(12, 18, 30, 0.98) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75), 0 0 26px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.28);
}

.city-card-img-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 160px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  background: #07090e;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

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

.city-card:hover .city-card-img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.city-card-content {
  padding: 1.35rem 1.4rem 1.4rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.city-card-name {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.city-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.city-card-link {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.city-card-link:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  gap: 0.7rem;
}

/* Lifestyle Grid */
.lifestyle-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.lifestyle-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(16, 24, 40, 0.8) 0%, rgba(9, 14, 24, 0.95) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2rem 1.35rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.lifestyle-card:hover {
  border-color: #fae596;
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 24px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
}

.lifestyle-icon-box {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2) 0%, rgba(14, 20, 32, 0.9) 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.lifestyle-icon-box svg {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
}

.lifestyle-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.lifestyle-desc {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Safety Banner */
.safety-card-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(19, 25, 38, 0.98) 0%, rgba(7, 9, 14, 0.99) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 3.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card), 0 0 35px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

.safety-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.safety-checklist {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.safety-check-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.95rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.safety-check-item svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4));
}

/* AEO Section */
.aeo-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.aeo-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(16, 24, 40, 0.85) 0%, rgba(9, 14, 24, 0.95) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.aeo-card:hover {
  border-color: #fae596;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 24px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.22);
}

.aeo-question {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.aeo-direct-answer {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-gold);
  padding: 1.1rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #fae596;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.aeo-supporting-text {
  font-size: 0.885rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* FAQ Accordion */
.faq-container {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-item {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(16, 24, 40, 0.8) 0%, rgba(9, 14, 24, 0.95) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.faq-item:hover, .faq-item.active {
  border-color: var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

.faq-button {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.4rem 1.85rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
}

.faq-question-text {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.075rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.faq-chevron {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-answer {
  display: none;
  padding: 0 1.85rem 1.5rem 1.85rem;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
  display: block;
}

.faq-answer p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Success Stories */
.stories-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.story-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(16, 24, 40, 0.85) 0%, rgba(9, 14, 24, 0.95) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem 2.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.story-card:hover {
  border-color: #fae596;
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.story-quote-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4));
}

.story-text {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.story-author-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

.story-image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.story-couple-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.story-card:hover .story-couple-img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.story-author-names {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.blurred-name {
  filter: blur(5px);
  -webkit-filter: blur(5px);
  user-select: none;
  display: inline-block;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  transition: filter 0.35s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.story-card:hover .blurred-name,
.blurred-name:hover {
  filter: blur(0px);
  -webkit-filter: blur(0px);
}

.privacy-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: #dfc285;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  padding: 0.12rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.story-author-location {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* Articles Grid */
.articles-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}

.article-card {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(16, 24, 40, 0.85) 0%, rgba(9, 14, 24, 0.95) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.28);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.article-title-link {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.article-title-link:hover,
.article-card:hover .article-title-link {
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
}

.article-card:hover {
  border-color: #fae596;
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 0 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.article-image-wrap {
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0d121c;
}

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

.article-card:hover .article-image-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.article-content {
  padding: 1.85rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.article-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.article-title {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.article-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.885rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.article-read-more {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* Final CTA Card with Luxury Couple Backdrop */
.final-cta-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 6.5rem 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5, 7, 12, 0.88) 0%, rgba(7, 9, 14, 0.78) 50%, rgba(5, 7, 12, 0.94) 100%),
              url('../images/millionaire-dating-london.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gold-border);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.final-cta-card {
  background: rgba(14, 19, 29, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 4.5rem 2.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 920px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), var(--shadow-gold-lg);
}

.final-cta-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4.2vw, 3.2rem);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.final-cta-desc {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #d1d8e2;
  max-width: 660px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.5rem auto;
}

/* Footer Grid */
.site-footer {
  background: #05070a;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gold-border);
  padding: 5.5rem 0 2.5rem 0;
}

.footer-top-grid,
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 3.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.footer-brand-col p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  max-width: 320px;
}

.footer-col-title {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.footer-link {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.footer-bottom {
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.footer-disclaimer {
  max-width: 780px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Modals */
.modal-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(4, 6, 10, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  z-index: 9999;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.5rem;
}

.modal-backdrop.active {
  display: flex;
}

.modal-dialog {
  background: #111724;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  max-width: 580px;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9), 0 0 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  position: relative;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.modal-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
}

/* Mobile Media Queries */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .search-form-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .search-form-grid .btn {
    grid-column: span 2;
  }
  .trust-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .intro-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .profiles-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .cities-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  .lifestyle-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  .footer-top-grid,
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .main-nav, .header-actions .btn-secondary {
    display: none;
  }
  .nav-toggle-btn {
    display: flex;
  }
  .search-form-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .search-form-grid .btn {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }
  .trust-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .profiles-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .split-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .split-grid.reverse {
    direction: ltr;
  }
  .cities-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .lifestyle-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .aeo-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .aeo-card[style*="span 2"] {
    grid-column: span 1 !important;
  }
  .stories-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .articles-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .safety-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .safety-card-banner {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  }
  .footer-top-grid,
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .cities-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .lifestyle-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}