
<style>
/* Top Bar Styles */




.top-bar {
    background: #111;
    padding: 10px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #333;
}

.top-bar-content {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Social Icons */
.social-icons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
}

.social-icon {
    color: #FFD700;
    background: #222;
    width: 35px;
    height: 35px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.social-icon:hover {
    background: #FFD700;
    color: #000;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.3);
}

/* Contact Information */
.contact-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
    align-items: flex-end;
}

.contact-item {
    text-align: right;
}

.top-email, .top-phone {
    color: #FFD700;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    padding: 3px 0;
}

.top-email:hover, .top-phone:hover {
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateX(-3px);
}

.top-email i, .top-phone i {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    min-width: 16px;
}

/* WhatsApp specific styling */
.social-icon[title="WhatsApp"]:hover {
    background: #25D366;
    color: white;
}

.social-icon[title="Facebook"]:hover {
    background: #1877F2;
    color: white;
}

.social-icon[title="Instagram"]:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, #405DE6, #5851DB, #833AB4, #C13584, #E1306C, #FD1D1D);
    color: white;
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .top-bar-content {
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 15px;
    }
    
    .contact-info {
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .contact-item {
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .top-email, .top-phone {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .top-bar-content {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 12px;
    }
    
    .social-icons {
        order: 2;
    }
    
    .contact-info {
        order: 1;
        align-items: center;
    }
    
    .top-email, .top-phone {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    .social-icons {
        gap: 12px;
    }
    
    .social-icon {
        width: 32px;
        height: 32px;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
}
</style>

/* Gold Rate Section - Fixed Layout */
.rate-section {
    margin: 60px 0;
    padding: 40px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8f9fa 0%, #ffffff 100%);
    position: relative;
}

.rate-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3), transparent);
}

.rate-wrap {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 30px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
    max-width: 1200px;
}

.rate-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, 
                rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.1) 0%, 
                rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.05) 100%);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 35px 30px;
    width: 300px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
    position: relative;
    overflow: visible;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
}

.rate-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

.rate-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #D4AF37, #FFD700, #D4AF37);
    border-radius: 20px 20px 0 0;
}

.rate-card:nth-child(2)::before {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C0C0C0, #E8E8E8, #C0C0C0);
}

/* Fix for content alignment */
.rate-card h5 {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #555;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
    width: 100%;
}

.rate-card h5::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 40px;
    height: 2px;
    background: #D4AF37;
    transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.rate-card:nth-child(2) h5::after {
    background: #C0C0C0;
}

.rate-card:hover h5::after {
    width: 80px;
}

.rate-card h2 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1a1a2e;
    margin: 10px 0 5px 0;
    line-height: 1.2;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.rate-card h2::before {
    content: '₹';
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: #D4AF37;
    opacity: 0.9;
    margin-right: 5px;
}

.rate-card:nth-child(2) h2::before {
    color: #C0C0C0;
}

/* Icon and decoration */
.rate-icon {
    position: absolute;
    top: -25px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: white;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: #D4AF37;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
    border: 2px solid #D4AF37;
}

.rate-card:nth-child(2) .rate-icon {
    color: #C0C0C0;
    border-color: #C0C0C0;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(192, 192, 192, 0.2);
}

.rate-card:hover .rate-icon {
    transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

/* Last updated text */
.last-updated {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #777;
    margin-top: 15px;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding-top: 15px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    width: 100%;
}

.last-updated i {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #D4AF37;
}

.rate-card:nth-child(2) .last-updated i {
    color: #C0C0C0;
}

/* Section title styles */
.rate-section-title {
    text-align: center;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1a1a2e;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 15px;
}

.rate-section-title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 80px;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #D4AF37, #FFD700);
}

/* Pulse animation for attention */
@keyframes pulse {
    0% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
    }
    70% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0);
    }
    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(212, 175, 55, 0);
    }
}

.rate-card.highlight {
    animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .rate-card {
        width: 280px;
        padding: 35px 25px;
    }
    
    .rate-card h2 {
        font-size: 2.3rem;
    }
    
    .rate-section-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .rate-section {
        margin: 40px 0;
        padding: 30px 0;
    }
    
    .rate-wrap {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 40px;
    }
    
    .rate-card {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 400px;
        padding: 40px 30px;
    }
    
    .rate-card h2 {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }
    
    .rate-icon {
        width: 60px;
        height: 60px;
        font-size: 1.8rem;
        top: -30px;
    }
    
    .rate-section-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
        margin-bottom: 30px;
        padding-bottom: 10px;
    }
    
    .rate-section-title::after {
        width: 60px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .rate-section {
        margin: 30px 0;
        padding: 25px 0;
    }
    
    .rate-card {
        padding: 35px 25px;
    }
    
    .rate-card h2 {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }
    
    .rate-card h5 {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
    
    .rate-icon {
        width: 50px;
        height: 50px;
        font-size: 1.5rem;
        top: -25px;
    }
    
    .rate-section-title {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
        margin-bottom: 25px;
    }
}
/* RESET */
* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    font-family: "Poppins", Arial, sans-serif;
}

.home-banner {
    background: url('./uploads/banners/banner1.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
    height: 50vh; /* Reduced from 55vh */
    min-height: 400px; /* Reduced from 500px */
    width: 100%;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .home-banner {
        height: 45vh; /* Reduced from 60vh */
        min-height: 350px; /* Reduced from 400px */
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .home-banner {
        height: 40vh; /* Reduced from 50vh */
        min-height: 300px;
    }
}
/* HEADER */
.main-header {
    background: #000;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #f4c430;
}

/* Top Bar */
.top-bar {
    padding: 10px 0;
    background: #111;
}

.top-bar-content {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.top-phone {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: bold;
    color: #f4c430;
}

/* MENU BAR */
.navbar {
    background: #f4c430;
}

.navbar .container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.navbar ul {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    gap: 25px;
    margin-left: auto;
    padding: 14px 0;
}

.navbar ul li a {
    color: #000;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.navbar ul li a.active,
.navbar ul li a:hover {
    color: #fff;
}

/* MOBILE MENU */
.menu-toggle {
    display: none;
}

@media(max-width: 768px) {

    .navbar ul {
        display: none;
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
        background: #111;
        padding: 15px 0;
    }

    .navbar ul li a {
        color: #fff !important;
        padding: 10px;
        display: block;
    }

    .navbar ul.show {
        display: block;
    }

    .menu-toggle {
        display: block;
        font-size: 30px;
        cursor: pointer;
        color: #000;
    }

    .banner-content h1 { font-size: 32px; }
    .banner-content h3 { font-size: 16px; }
}


<style>
    /* Your existing styles */
    .about-text-section {
        padding: 60px 0 20px 0; /* Space above and below */
        background-color: #fff;
    }

    .about-text-section h2 {
        font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
        font-size: 2.2rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        margin-bottom: 30px; /* Increased margin */
        color: var(--charcoal);
        text-align: center;
        padding-bottom: 10px;
        border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold);
    }

    .about-text-section h2 span {
        color: var(--gold); /* Matches your gold variable */
    }

    .about-text-section p {
        font-size: 1rem;
        line-height: 1.8;
        color: #555;
        margin: 0;
    }
    
    /* New styles for balanced layout */
    .container {
        max-width: 1200px;
        margin: 0 auto;
        padding: 0 20px;
    }
    
    .content-wrapper {
        display: flex;
        gap: 30px;
        align-items: stretch;
    }
    
    .text-box {
        background-color: white;
        border-radius: 8px;
        padding: 25px;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
        border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
        flex: 1.4; /* Increased to make text box larger */
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    .text-box p {
        max-width: 100%;
        font-size: 1.05rem; /* Slightly larger for better readability */
    }
    
    .text-box strong {
        color: var(--gold);
        font-weight: 700;
    }
    
    .image-box {
        background-color: white;
        border-radius: 8px;
        padding: 0; /* Remove padding for full image display */
        box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
        border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
        flex: 0.6; /* Reduced to make image box smaller */
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        min-height: 250px; /* Further reduced height */
        overflow: hidden;
    }
    
    .image-placeholder {
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        background-color: #f8f8f8;
        border: none;
        border-radius: 0;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        color: #888;
        font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    }
    
    .placeholder-text {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
        font-weight: 600;
        margin-bottom: 8px;
        color: #666;
    }
    
    .placeholder-subtext {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        color: #aaa;
    }
    
    /* Responsive adjustments */
    @media (max-width: 992px) {
        .content-wrapper {
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 25px;
        }
        
        .text-box, .image-box {
            width: 100%;
            flex: none;
        }
        
        .image-box {
            min-height: 250px;
        }
        
        .about-text-section h2 {
            font-size: 2rem;
        }
    }
    
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
        .container {
            padding: 0 15px;
        }
        
        .about-text-section h2 {
            font-size: 1.7rem;
            margin-bottom: 25px;
        }
        
        .text-box {
            padding: 20px;
        }
        
        .about-text-section {
            padding: 40px 0 15px 0;
        }
        
        .text-box p {
            font-size: 1rem; /* Reset to original on mobile */
        }
    }
</style>
/*about home page section ends here*/

/* Footer Locations Bar */
.footer-locations {
    padding: 30px 0;
    background: #fff;
    text-align: center;
}
.location-links a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #333;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin: 0 8px;
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-right: 1px solid #ddd;
}
.location-links a:last-child { border: none; }
.btn-gold-small {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: #000;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: bold;
}

/* Main Footer */
.main-footer {
    background: #1a1a1a;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 60px 0 20px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.footer-column h4 {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
}
.footer-column h4::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; bottom: 0;
    width: 40px; height: 2px;
    background: var(--gold);
}
.footer-column p { color: #bbb; line-height: 1.6; }
.footer-column ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; }
.footer-column ul li { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.footer-column ul li a { 
    color: var(--gold); 
    text-decoration: none; 
    transition: 0.3s;
}
.footer-column ul li a:hover { color: #fff; }

.social-icons a {
    color: #fff;
    background: #333;
    width: 35px; height: 35px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin-right: 8px;
}

/* Bottom Copyright */
.footer-bottom {
    background: #111;
    padding: 20px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid #333;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #777;
}
/* Add this CSS to your assets/css/style.css file */

:root {
    --gold: #FFD700; /* Gold color for consistency */
}

body {
    font-family: 'Arial', sans-serif;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #333;
}

.page-banner {
    background: url('uploads/banners/banner1.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
    padding: 80px 0;
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
}

.page-banner::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; top: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.65);
}

.page-banner h1 {
    position: relative;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 45px;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* ABOUT CONTENT */
.about-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
    background: #ffffff;
}

.about-box {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 35px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid #eee;
    box-shadow: 0px 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    text-align: center;
}

.about-box p {
    color: #333;
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* WHY CHOOSE US */
.why {
    padding: 70px 0;
    background: #f1f1f1;
}

.why-box {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: .3s;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.why-box:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    background: #fefefe;
}

.why-box i {
    font-size: 32px;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.why-box h4 {
    color: #333;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-weight: bold;
}

.why-box p {
    color: #666;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.section-title {
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: bold;
}
/* Banner - Compact Redesign */
.home-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7)), 
                url('uploads/banners/banner1.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
    height: 65vh;
    min-height: 450px;
    max-height: 600px;
    position: relative;
    animation: fadeIn 1s ease-out;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle gold gradient accent */
.home-banner::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold, #D4AF37), #FFD700, var(--gold, #D4AF37));
    z-index: 2;
}

.banner-overlay {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 30px 20px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.banner-content {
    max-width: 850px;
    width: 90%;
    padding: 50px 35px;
    background: rgba(26, 26, 46, 0.85);
    border-radius: 16px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3),
                inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    animation: contentSlideUp 0.8s ease-out 0.2s both;
    margin: auto;
}

.banner-overlay h1 {
    color: var(--gold, #D4AF37);
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    margin: 0 0 15px 0;
    text-shadow: 0 3px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    animation: titleSlideUp 0.8s ease-out 0.4s both;
    line-height: 1.1;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.banner-overlay h3 {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin: 20px 0 30px 0;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.5;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease-out 0.6s both;
    max-width: 650px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}

.banner-overlay .highlight-text {
    color: var(--gold, #D4AF37);
    font-weight: 500;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.banner-overlay .highlight-text::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -2px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 1px;
    background: currentColor;
    opacity: 0.5;
}

.banner-cta {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-top: 30px;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease-out 0.8s both;
}

.banner-overlay a {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold, #D4AF37), #B8860B);
    padding: 15px 35px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--charcoal, #1a1a2e);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-width: 180px;
}

.banner-overlay a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFD700, #FFC107);
    z-index: -1;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.banner-overlay a:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
}

.banner-overlay a:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Secondary CTA button */
.secondary-cta {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    color: white !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
}

.secondary-cta:hover {
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15) !important;
    border-color: var(--gold, #D4AF37) !important;
}

/* Simplified Stats Bar */
.banner-stats {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-around;
    background: rgba(26, 26, 46, 0.9);
    padding: 20px 30px;
    border-radius: 0 0 16px 16px;
    margin-top: -16px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    border-top: none;
    animation: slideUp 0.8s ease-out 1s both;
}

.stat-item {
    text-align: center;
    color: white;
    padding: 0 10px;
}

.stat-number {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold, #D4AF37);
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    display: block;
    line-height: 1;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    margin-top: 6px;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    font-weight: 400;
}

/* Animations */
@keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; }
    to { opacity: 1; }
}

@keyframes titleSlideUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(20px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

@keyframes contentSlideUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(30px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(15px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

@keyframes slideUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(10px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .home-banner {
        height: 60vh;
        min-height: 400px;
    }
    
    .banner-overlay h1 {
        font-size: 2.8rem;
    }
    
    .banner-overlay h3 {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }
    
    .banner-content {
        padding: 40px 30px;
        width: 95%;
    }
    
    .stat-number {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .home-banner {
        height: 55vh;
        min-height: 350px;
    }
    
    .banner-overlay h1 {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
    }
    
    .banner-overlay h3 {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
        margin: 15px 0 25px 0;
        line-height: 1.4;
    }
    
    .banner-content {
        padding: 35px 25px;
        border-radius: 12px;
    }
    
    .banner-overlay a {
        padding: 13px 28px;
        font-size: 1rem;
        min-width: 160px;
    }
    
    .banner-stats {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 15px;
        padding: 15px 20px;
        border-radius: 0 0 12px 12px;
    }
    
    .stat-item {
        flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 15px);
        min-width: 120px;
    }
    
    .stat-number {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }
    
    .stat-label {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .home-banner {
        height: 50vh;
        min-height: 300px;
        max-height: 400px;
    }
    
    .banner-overlay {
        padding: 20px 15px;
    }
    
    .banner-overlay h1 {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
    
    .banner-overlay h3 {
        font-size: 1rem;
        margin: 10px 0 20px 0;
    }
    
    .banner-content {
        padding: 30px 20px;
        border-radius: 10px;
    }
    
    .banner-cta {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 12px;
        margin-top: 25px;
    }
    
    .banner-overlay a {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 250px;
        padding: 12px 25px;
    }
    
    .banner-stats {
        padding: 12px 15px;
        gap: 10px;
    }
    
    .stat-item {
        flex: 1 1 100%;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
    }
    
    .stat-number {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
    }
}

/* Add subtle pattern overlay for texture */
.banner-content::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-image: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.03) 0%, transparent 20%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 90% 80%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.03) 0%, transparent 20%);
    border-radius: inherit;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Quick fix for better mobile experience */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .home-banner {
        height: 55vh;
    }
    
    .banner-stats {
        margin-top: -10px;
    }
}
/* About Text Section - Modern Redesign */
.about-text-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f9fa 0%, #f1f3f4 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Decorative background elements */
.about-text-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -100px;
    right: -100px;
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 0;
}

.about-text-section::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -80px;
    left: -80px;
    width: 250px;
    height: 250px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(26, 26, 46, 0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 0;
}

.about-text-section .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    max-width: 1200px;
    padding: 0 30px;
}

.about-text-section h2 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 3.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1a1a2e;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    line-height: 1.2;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 20px;
}

.about-text-section h2::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 120px;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #D4AF37, #B8860B);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.about-text-section h2 span {
    color: #D4AF37;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.about-text-section h2 span::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -2px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background: currentColor;
    opacity: 0.3;
}

.about-text-section p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #4a5568;
    text-align: justify;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    background: white;
    padding: 50px 60px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    position: relative;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.about-text-section p:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.about-text-section p::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 4px;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #D4AF37, #B8860B);
    border-radius: 4px 0 0 4px;
}

.about-text-section p strong {
    color: #1a1a2e;
    font-weight: 600;
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1) 0%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3) 100%);
    padding: 2px 6px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    position: relative;
}

/* Decorative quote marks */
.about-text-section p::after {
    content: '"';
    position: absolute;
    top: -30px;
    left: 40px;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 5rem;
    color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1;
}

/* Stats grid for credibility */
.about-stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 60px;
}

.stat-card {
    background: white;
    padding: 30px 20px;
    border-radius: 15px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.stat-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #D4AF37, #B8860B);
}

.stat-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.stat-number {
    display: block;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #D4AF37;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.stat-text {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #4a5568;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Trust badges */
.trust-badges {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 50px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.badge {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    background: white;
    padding: 20px 25px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.badge:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.badge i {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: #D4AF37;
}

.badge-text {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #1a1a2e;
}

/* CTA Button */
.about-cta {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 60px;
}

.cta-button {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D4AF37, #B8860B);
    color: white;
    padding: 18px 40px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}

.cta-button:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
    color: white;
}

.cta-button i {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.cta-button:hover i {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .about-text-section {
        padding: 80px 0;
    }
    
    .about-text-section h2 {
        font-size: 2.8rem;
    }
    
    .about-text-section p {
        font-size: 1.15rem;
        padding: 40px 50px;
    }
    
    .about-stats {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 20px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .about-text-section {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }
    
    .about-text-section h2 {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
        margin-bottom: 30px;
    }
    
    .about-text-section p {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
        padding: 35px 40px;
        text-align: left;
    }
    
    .about-text-section p::after {
        left: 30px;
        font-size: 4rem;
    }
    
    .stat-number {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    
    .trust-badges {
        gap: 20px;
    }
    
    .badge {
        padding: 15px 20px;
        flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px);
        min-width: 200px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .about-text-section .container {
        padding: 0 20px;
    }
    
    .about-text-section h2 {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
        padding-bottom: 15px;
    }
    
    .about-text-section p {
        font-size: 1rem;
        padding: 30px 25px;
        line-height: 1.7;
    }
    
    .about-text-section p::after {
        left: 20px;
        font-size: 3rem;
        top: -20px;
    }
    
    .about-stats {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 15px;
    }
    
    .stat-card {
        padding: 25px 15px;
    }
    
    .trust-badges {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }
    
    .badge {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 300px;
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    .cta-button {
        padding: 16px 35px;
        font-size: 1rem;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 300px;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

/* Animation for paragraph */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(30px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.about-text-section p {
    animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease-out;
}

.about-stats,
.trust-badges,
.about-cta {
    animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease-out 0.3s both;
}

/*contact page css */



/* Gold Rate Section - Fixed Layout */
.rate-section {
    margin: 60px 0;
    padding: 40px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8f9fa 0%, #ffffff 100%);
    position: relative;
}

.rate-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3), transparent);
}

.rate-wrap {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 30px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
    max-width: 1200px;
}

.rate-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, 
                rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.1) 0%, 
                rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.05) 100%);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 35px 30px;
    width: 300px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
    position: relative;
    overflow: visible;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
}

.rate-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

.rate-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #D4AF37, #FFD700, #D4AF37);
    border-radius: 20px 20px 0 0;
}

.rate-card:nth-child(2)::before {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C0C0C0, #E8E8E8, #C0C0C0);
}

/* Fix for content alignment */
.rate-card h5 {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #555;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
    width: 100%;
}

.rate-card h5::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 40px;
    height: 2px;
    background: #D4AF37;
    transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.rate-card:nth-child(2) h5::after {
    background: #C0C0C0;
}

.rate-card:hover h5::after {
    width: 80px;
}

.rate-card h2 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1a1a2e;
    margin: 10px 0 5px 0;
    line-height: 1.2;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.rate-card h2::before {
    content: '₹';
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: #D4AF37;
    opacity: 0.9;
    margin-right: 5px;
}

.rate-card:nth-child(2) h2::before {
    color: #C0C0C0;
}

/* Icon and decoration */
.rate-icon {
    position: absolute;
    top: -25px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: white;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: #D4AF37;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
    border: 2px solid #D4AF37;
}

.rate-card:nth-child(2) .rate-icon {
    color: #C0C0C0;
    border-color: #C0C0C0;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(192, 192, 192, 0.2);
}

.rate-card:hover .rate-icon {
    transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

/* Last updated text */
.last-updated {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #777;
    margin-top: 15px;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding-top: 15px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    width: 100%;
}

.last-updated i {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #D4AF37;
}

.rate-card:nth-child(2) .last-updated i {
    color: #C0C0C0;
}

/* Section title styles */
.rate-section-title {
    text-align: center;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1a1a2e;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 15px;
}

.rate-section-title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 80px;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #D4AF37, #FFD700);
}

/* Pulse animation for attention */
@keyframes pulse {
    0% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
    }
    70% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0);
    }
    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(212, 175, 55, 0);
    }
}

.rate-card.highlight {
    animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .rate-card {
        width: 280px;
        padding: 35px 25px;
    }
    
    .rate-card h2 {
        font-size: 2.3rem;
    }
    
    .rate-section-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .rate-section {
        margin: 40px 0;
        padding: 30px 0;
    }
    
    .rate-wrap {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 40px;
    }
    
    .rate-card {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 400px;
        padding: 40px 30px;
    }
    
    .rate-card h2 {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }
    
    .rate-icon {
        width: 60px;
        height: 60px;
        font-size: 1.8rem;
        top: -30px;
    }
    
    .rate-section-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
        margin-bottom: 30px;
        padding-bottom: 10px;
    }
    
    .rate-section-title::after {
        width: 60px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .rate-section {
        margin: 30px 0;
        padding: 25px 0;
    }
    
    .rate-card {
        padding: 35px 25px;
    }
    
    .rate-card h2 {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }
    
    .rate-card h5 {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
    
    .rate-icon {
        width: 50px;
        height: 50px;
        font-size: 1.5rem;
        top: -25px;
    }
    
    .rate-section-title {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
        margin-bottom: 25px;
    }
}
/* RESET */
* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    font-family: "Poppins", Arial, sans-serif;
}

/* FULL SCREEN BANNER */
.home-banner {
    height: 50vh;
    background: url("../uploads/banners/banner1.jpg") center center / cover no-repeat;
    position: relative;
}

.banner-overlay {
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.60);
    height: 100%;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
}

.banner-content h1 {
    font-size: 52px;
    color: #f4c430;
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.8);
}

.banner-content h3 {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 22px;
    margin: 15px 0;
}

.call-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    background: #b4004e;
    padding: 16px 26px;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 20px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.call-btn:hover {
    background: #d20063;
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

/* HEADER */
.main-header {
    background: #000;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #f4c430;
}

/* Top Bar */
.top-bar {
    padding: 10px 0;
    background: #111;
}

.top-bar-content {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.top-phone {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: bold;
    color: #f4c430;
}

/* MENU BAR */
.navbar {
    background: #f4c430;
}

.navbar .container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.navbar ul {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    gap: 25px;
    margin-left: auto;
    padding: 14px 0;
}

.navbar ul li a {
    color: #000;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.navbar ul li a.active,
.navbar ul li a:hover {
    color: #fff;
}

/* MOBILE MENU */
.menu-toggle {
    display: none;
}

@media(max-width: 768px) {

    .navbar ul {
        display: none;
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
        background: #111;
        padding: 15px 0;
    }

    .navbar ul li a {
        color: #fff !important;
        padding: 10px;
        display: block;
    }

    .navbar ul.show {
        display: block;
    }

    .menu-toggle {
        display: block;
        font-size: 30px;
        cursor: pointer;
        color: #000;
    }

    .banner-content h1 { font-size: 32px; }
    .banner-content h3 { font-size: 16px; }
}


/* About Text Section Styling */
.about-text-section {
    padding: 60px 0 20px 0; /* Space above and below */
    background-color: #fff;
}

.about-text-section h2 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: var(--charcoal);
}

.about-text-section h2 span {
    color: var(--gold); /* Matches your gold variable */
}

.about-text-section p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #555;
    max-width: 1000px; /* Keeps the text from stretching too wide on big screens */
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Footer Locations Bar */
.footer-locations {
    padding: 30px 0;
    background: #fff;
    text-align: center;
}
.location-links a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: #333;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin: 0 8px;
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-right: 1px solid #ddd;
}
.location-links a:last-child { border: none; }
.btn-gold-small {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: #000;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: bold;
}

/* Main Footer */
.main-footer {
    background: #1a1a1a;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 60px 0 20px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.footer-column h4 {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
}
.footer-column h4::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; bottom: 0;
    width: 40px; height: 2px;
    background: var(--gold);
}
.footer-column p { color: #bbb; line-height: 1.6; }
.footer-column ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; }
.footer-column ul li { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.footer-column ul li a { 
    color: var(--gold); 
    text-decoration: none; 
    transition: 0.3s;
}
.footer-column ul li a:hover { color: #fff; }

.social-icons a {
    color: #fff;
    background: #333;
    width: 35px; height: 35px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin-right: 8px;
}

/* Bottom Copyright */
.footer-bottom {
    background: #111;
    padding: 20px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid #333;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #777;
}
/* Add this CSS to your assets/css/style.css file */

:root {
    --gold: #FFD700; /* Gold color for consistency */
}

body {
    font-family: 'Arial', sans-serif;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #333;
}

.page-banner {
    background: url('uploads/banners/banner1.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
    padding: 80px 0;
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
}

.page-banner::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; top: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.65);
}

.page-banner h1 {
    position: relative;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 45px;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* ABOUT CONTENT */
.about-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
    background: #ffffff;
}

.about-box {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 35px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid #eee;
    box-shadow: 0px 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    text-align: center;
}

.about-box p {
    color: #333;
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* WHY CHOOSE US */
.why {
    padding: 70px 0;
    background: #f1f1f1;
}

.why-box {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: .3s;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.why-box:hover {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    background: #fefefe;
}

.why-box i {
    font-size: 32px;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.why-box h4 {
    color: #333;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-weight: bold;
}

.why-box p {
    color: #666;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.section-title {
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: bold;
}
/* Banner - Compact Redesign */
.home-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7)), 
                url('uploads/banners/banner1.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
    height: 65vh;
    min-height: 450px;
    max-height: 600px;
    position: relative;
    animation: fadeIn 1s ease-out;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle gold gradient accent */
.home-banner::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold, #D4AF37), #FFD700, var(--gold, #D4AF37));
    z-index: 2;
}

.banner-overlay {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 30px 20px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.banner-content {
    max-width: 850px;
    width: 90%;
    padding: 50px 35px;
    background: rgba(26, 26, 46, 0.85);
    border-radius: 16px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3),
                inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    animation: contentSlideUp 0.8s ease-out 0.2s both;
    margin: auto;
}

.banner-overlay h1 {
    color: var(--gold, #D4AF37);
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    margin: 0 0 15px 0;
    text-shadow: 0 3px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    animation: titleSlideUp 0.8s ease-out 0.4s both;
    line-height: 1.1;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.banner-overlay h3 {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin: 20px 0 30px 0;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.5;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease-out 0.6s both;
    max-width: 650px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}

.banner-overlay .highlight-text {
    color: var(--gold, #D4AF37);
    font-weight: 500;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.banner-overlay .highlight-text::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -2px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 1px;
    background: currentColor;
    opacity: 0.5;
}

.banner-cta {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-top: 30px;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease-out 0.8s both;
}

.banner-overlay a {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold, #D4AF37), #B8860B);
    padding: 15px 35px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--charcoal, #1a1a2e);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-width: 180px;
}

.banner-overlay a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFD700, #FFC107);
    z-index: -1;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.banner-overlay a:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
}

.banner-overlay a:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Secondary CTA button */
.secondary-cta {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    color: white !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
}

.secondary-cta:hover {
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15) !important;
    border-color: var(--gold, #D4AF37) !important;
}

/* Simplified Stats Bar */
.banner-stats {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-around;
    background: rgba(26, 26, 46, 0.9);
    padding: 20px 30px;
    border-radius: 0 0 16px 16px;
    margin-top: -16px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    border-top: none;
    animation: slideUp 0.8s ease-out 1s both;
}

.stat-item {
    text-align: center;
    color: white;
    padding: 0 10px;
}

.stat-number {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gold, #D4AF37);
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    display: block;
    line-height: 1;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    margin-top: 6px;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    font-weight: 400;
}

/* Animations */
@keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; }
    to { opacity: 1; }
}

@keyframes titleSlideUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(20px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

@keyframes contentSlideUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(30px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(15px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

@keyframes slideUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(10px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .home-banner {
        height: 60vh;
        min-height: 400px;
    }
    
    .banner-overlay h1 {
        font-size: 2.8rem;
    }
    
    .banner-overlay h3 {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }
    
    .banner-content {
        padding: 40px 30px;
        width: 95%;
    }
    
    .stat-number {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .home-banner {
        height: 55vh;
        min-height: 350px;
    }
    
    .banner-overlay h1 {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
    }
    
    .banner-overlay h3 {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
        margin: 15px 0 25px 0;
        line-height: 1.4;
    }
    
    .banner-content {
        padding: 35px 25px;
        border-radius: 12px;
    }
    
    .banner-overlay a {
        padding: 13px 28px;
        font-size: 1rem;
        min-width: 160px;
    }
    
    .banner-stats {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 15px;
        padding: 15px 20px;
        border-radius: 0 0 12px 12px;
    }
    
    .stat-item {
        flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 15px);
        min-width: 120px;
    }
    
    .stat-number {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }
    
    .stat-label {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .home-banner {
        height: 50vh;
        min-height: 300px;
        max-height: 400px;
    }
    
    .banner-overlay {
        padding: 20px 15px;
    }
    
    .banner-overlay h1 {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
    
    .banner-overlay h3 {
        font-size: 1rem;
        margin: 10px 0 20px 0;
    }
    
    .banner-content {
        padding: 30px 20px;
        border-radius: 10px;
    }
    
    .banner-cta {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 12px;
        margin-top: 25px;
    }
    
    .banner-overlay a {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 250px;
        padding: 12px 25px;
    }
    
    .banner-stats {
        padding: 12px 15px;
        gap: 10px;
    }
    
    .stat-item {
        flex: 1 1 100%;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
    }
    
    .stat-number {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
    }
}

/* Add subtle pattern overlay for texture */
.banner-content::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-image: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.03) 0%, transparent 20%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 90% 80%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.03) 0%, transparent 20%);
    border-radius: inherit;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Quick fix for better mobile experience */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .home-banner {
        height: 55vh;
    }
    
    .banner-stats {
        margin-top: -10px;
    }
}
/* About Text Section - Modern Redesign */
.about-text-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f9fa 0%, #f1f3f4 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Decorative background elements */
.about-text-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -100px;
    right: -100px;
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 0;
}

.about-text-section::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -80px;
    left: -80px;
    width: 250px;
    height: 250px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(26, 26, 46, 0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 0;
}

.about-text-section .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    max-width: 1200px;
    padding: 0 30px;
}

.about-text-section h2 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 3.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1a1a2e;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    line-height: 1.2;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 20px;
}

.about-text-section h2::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 120px;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #D4AF37, #B8860B);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.about-text-section h2 span {
    color: #D4AF37;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.about-text-section h2 span::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -2px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background: currentColor;
    opacity: 0.3;
}

.about-text-section p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #4a5568;
    text-align: justify;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    background: white;
    padding: 50px 60px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    position: relative;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.about-text-section p:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.about-text-section p::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 4px;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #D4AF37, #B8860B);
    border-radius: 4px 0 0 4px;
}

.about-text-section p strong {
    color: #1a1a2e;
    font-weight: 600;
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1) 0%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3) 100%);
    padding: 2px 6px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    position: relative;
}

/* Decorative quote marks */
.about-text-section p::after {
    content: '"';
    position: absolute;
    top: -30px;
    left: 40px;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 5rem;
    color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1;
}

/* Stats grid for credibility */
.about-stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 60px;
}

.stat-card {
    background: white;
    padding: 30px 20px;
    border-radius: 15px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.stat-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #D4AF37, #B8860B);
}

.stat-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.stat-number {
    display: block;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #D4AF37;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.stat-text {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #4a5568;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Trust badges */
.trust-badges {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 50px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.badge {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    background: white;
    padding: 20px 25px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.badge:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.badge i {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: #D4AF37;
}

.badge-text {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #1a1a2e;
}

/* CTA Button */
.about-cta {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 60px;
}

.cta-button {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D4AF37, #B8860B);
    color: white;
    padding: 18px 40px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}

.cta-button:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
    color: white;
}

.cta-button i {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.cta-button:hover i {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .about-text-section {
        padding: 80px 0;
    }
    
    .about-text-section h2 {
        font-size: 2.8rem;
    }
    
    .about-text-section p {
        font-size: 1.15rem;
        padding: 40px 50px;
    }
    
    .about-stats {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 20px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .about-text-section {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }
    
    .about-text-section h2 {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
        margin-bottom: 30px;
    }
    
    .about-text-section p {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
        padding: 35px 40px;
        text-align: left;
    }
    
    .about-text-section p::after {
        left: 30px;
        font-size: 4rem;
    }
    
    .stat-number {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    
    .trust-badges {
        gap: 20px;
    }
    
    .badge {
        padding: 15px 20px;
        flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 20px);
        min-width: 200px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .about-text-section .container {
        padding: 0 20px;
    }
    
    .about-text-section h2 {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
        padding-bottom: 15px;
    }
    
    .about-text-section p {
        font-size: 1rem;
        padding: 30px 25px;
        line-height: 1.7;
    }
    
    .about-text-section p::after {
        left: 20px;
        font-size: 3rem;
        top: -20px;
    }
    
    .about-stats {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 15px;
    }
    
    .stat-card {
        padding: 25px 15px;
    }
    
    .trust-badges {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }
    
    .badge {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 300px;
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    .cta-button {
        padding: 16px 35px;
        font-size: 1rem;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 300px;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

/* Animation for paragraph */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(30px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.about-text-section p {
    animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease-out;
}

.about-stats,
.trust-badges,
.about-cta {
    animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease-out 0.3s both;
}

/*contact page css */

