/* ============================================================
   ABOUT US PAGE STYLES — LIGHT GOLD / CREAM LUXURY THEME
   Exact Match to Attached Reference Image
   ============================================================ */

/* Global Side Padding and Container Alignment for About Page */
.ref-about-body .container,
.ref-about-hero-container,
.about-why-ref-container,
.about-process-grid,
.process-steps,
.about-testimonials .container,
.about-cta .container,
.site-footer .container {
  max-width: 1240px !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  margin-left: auto !important;
  margin-right: auto !important;
  padding-left: 32px !important;
  padding-right: 32px !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ref-about-body .container,
  .ref-about-hero-container,
  .about-why-ref-container,
  .about-process-grid,
  .process-steps,
  .about-testimonials .container,
  .about-cta .container,
  .site-footer .container {
    padding-left: 20px !important;
    padding-right: 20px !important;
  }
}

.ref-about-body {
  background-color: #FAF4EB;
  color: #2B1A12;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.ref-about-main {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Clean White & Gold Image Hero Section for About Page */
/* Perfect Alignment Hero Section for About Page (Zero Top/Bottom Cut-Off) */
.blog-hero {
  display: none !important;
}

.ref-about-hero {
  position: relative !important;
  padding: 120px 0 45px !important;
  background-color: #FAF5EE !important;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 75% 40%, rgba(254, 230, 160, 0.45) 0%, transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #FDFBF7 0%, #FAF4EA 50%, #F5EDE0 100%) !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

@media (min-width: 1025px) {
  .ref-about-hero {
    min-height: 100vh !important;
    height: auto !important;
    padding-top: 135px !important; /* Perfect clearance under sticky topbar & header */
    padding-bottom: 45px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .ref-about-hero {
    min-height: auto !important;
    height: auto !important;
    padding-top: 105px !important;
    padding-bottom: 35px !important;
  }

  .ref-about-hero-split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 24px !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  .ref-about-hero-left {
    align-items: center !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  .ref-about-hero-right {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 500px !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
  }
}

.ref-about-hero-container {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 20px !important;
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 2 !important;
}

.ref-about-hero-split {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr !important;
  gap: 28px !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  width: 100% !important;
}

.ref-about-hero-left {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  width: 100% !important;
}

.about-hero-pill {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  background: #FFF9EB !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #D69728 !important;
  color: #7A151E !important;
  padding: 6px 16px !important;
  border-radius: 30px !important;
  font-size: 12.5px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px !important;
  margin: 0 auto 12px auto !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(180, 125, 20, 0.1) !important;
}

.about-hero-pill i {
  color: #D69728 !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
}

/* Main Headline Center-Alignment */
.ref-about-hero-left .hero-main-title {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', 'Cinzel', serif !important;
  margin: 0 auto 12px auto !important;
  gap: 4px !important;
  width: 100% !important;
}

.ref-about-hero-left .title-dark {
  font-size: clamp(30px, 3.4vw, 46px) !important;
  font-weight: 900 !important;
  color: #4A080E !important;
  line-height: 1.1 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  display: block !important;
}

.ref-about-hero-left .title-gold {
  font-size: clamp(24px, 2.8vw, 38px) !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #C98509 !important;
  line-height: 1.15 !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  display: block !important;
}

.ref-about-hero-left .hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 15.5px !important;
  line-height: 1.65 !important;
  color: #5C3529 !important;
  margin: 0 auto 20px auto !important;
  max-width: 580px !important;
  text-align: center !important;
}

.ref-about-hero-left .hero-subtitle strong {
  color: #7A151E !important;
}

/* Call & WhatsApp CTAs Center Alignment */
.ref-about-hero-left .hero-cta-buttons {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 14px !important;
  margin: 0 auto 16px auto !important;
  width: 100% !important;
}

.ref-about-hero-left .btn-hero-call {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
  padding: 12px 26px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #680A0A 0%, #8C0E0E 50%, #4A0505 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  font-size: 14px !important;
  border-radius: 30px !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #FCE893 !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(104, 10, 10, 0.35) !important;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275), box-shadow 0.35s ease !important;
}

.ref-about-hero-left .btn-hero-call:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.03) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(104, 10, 10, 0.45) !important;
}

.ref-about-hero-left .btn-hero-whatsapp {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
  padding: 12px 26px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D4AF37 0%, #C98509 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  font-size: 14px !important;
  border-radius: 30px !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #FFF5DF !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(201, 133, 9, 0.35) !important;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275), box-shadow 0.35s ease !important;
}

.ref-about-hero-left .btn-hero-whatsapp:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.03) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(201, 133, 9, 0.45) !important;
}

.ref-about-hero-left .hero-trust-assurance {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #3D0807 !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
}

.ref-about-hero-left .trust-shield-icon {
  width: 26px !important;
  height: 26px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF6E0 0%, #F5D37B 100%) !important;
  border: 1px solid #D69728 !important;
  color: #7A151E !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  font-size: 12px !important;
}

/* Right Visual Composition */
.ref-about-hero-right {
  position: relative !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  display: flex !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
}

.ref-about-hero-right .visual-image-wrapper {
  position: relative !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 480px !important;
}

.ref-about-hero-right .hero-gold-scale-img {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: auto !important;
  max-height: 250px !important;
  object-fit: contain !important;
  display: block !important;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 12px 24px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.25)) !important;
}

.ref-about-hero-right .gold-seal-badge {
  position: absolute !important;
  top: -15px !important;
  right: -10px !important;
  width: 115px !important;
  height: 115px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  z-index: 10 !important;
  animation: pulseGoldSeal 3s infinite ease-in-out !important;
}

.ref-about-hero-right .seal-scallop-svg {
  position: absolute !important;
  inset: 0 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3)) !important;
}

.ref-about-hero-right .seal-text-content {
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 2 !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  line-height: 1.1 !important;
}

.ref-about-hero-right .seal-stars {
  font-size: 8px !important;
  color: #FCE893 !important;
  letter-spacing: 1px !important;
}

.ref-about-hero-right .seal-sub {
  font-size: 8.5px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #FCE893 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px !important;
}

.ref-about-hero-right .seal-main {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', 'Cinzel', serif !important;
  font-size: 11px !important;
  font-weight: 900 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.ref-about-hero-right .seal-tag {
  font-size: 8px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #FCE893 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px !important;
}

/* Bottom Row: 6 Feature Cards with Clean Zero Cut-Off Alignment */
.ref-about-cards-row {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr) !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  margin-top: 24px !important;
}

.ref-about-feature-card {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(214, 151, 40, 0.45) !important;
  border-radius: 16px !important;
  padding: 16px 10px !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(180, 125, 20, 0.08) !important;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease, background 0.35s ease !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: flex-start !important;
  min-height: 135px !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

.ref-about-feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.04) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(180, 125, 20, 0.22) !important;
  border-color: #D69728 !important;
  background: #FFFDF9 !important;
}

.about-card-icon {
  width: 44px !important;
  height: 44px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF6E0 0%, #F5D37B 100%) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #D69728 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  color: #7A151E !important;
  font-size: 18px !important;
  margin-bottom: 10px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(180, 120, 20, 0.22) !important;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275), box-shadow 0.35s ease !important;
}

.about-card-icon i {
  color: #7A151E !important;
  font-size: 18px !important;
}

.ref-about-feature-card:hover .about-card-icon {
  transform: scale(1.15) rotate(6deg) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45) !important;
}

.ref-about-feature-card h3 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', 'Cinzel', serif !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #3D0807 !important;
  line-height: 1.3 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

/* ============================================================
   2. SECTION: WHY WE'RE TOP RATED (ABOUT US SECTION 2)
   ============================================================ */

.about-why-ref {
  padding: 60px 0;
  background-color: #FAF4EB;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  width: 100%;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

@media (min-width: 1025px) {
  .about-why-ref {
    min-height: 100vh;
    height: auto;
    padding: 50px 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }
}

.about-why-ref-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 44px;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Left Column */
.about-why-ref-left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  text-align: left;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.ref-kicker-gold {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #D69728;
  letter-spacing: 1.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.ref-why-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', 'Cinzel', serif;
  font-size: clamp(24px, 3.2vw, 42px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #3D0807;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 0 0 14px 0;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  word-break: break-word;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.ref-why-desc {
  font-size: 15.5px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #5C3529;
  margin: 0 0 18px 0;
  word-break: break-word;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  max-width: 100%;
}

/* Image below content */
.about-why-img-box {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(214, 151, 40, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(180, 125, 20, 0.16);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  margin-top: 4px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.about-why-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.about-why-img-box:hover .about-why-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Right Column: 4 Vertically Stacked Cards */
.about-why-ref-right {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.ref-stacked-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(214, 151, 40, 0.45);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 18px 22px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(180, 125, 20, 0.08);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease, background 0.35s ease;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  width: 100%;
}

.ref-stacked-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(180, 125, 20, 0.2);
  border-color: #D69728;
  background: #FFFDF9;
}

.ref-card-icon-badge {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF6E0 0%, #F5D37B 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid #D69728;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #7A151E;
  font-size: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(180, 120, 20, 0.22);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.ref-card-icon-badge i {
  color: #7A151E;
  font-size: 20px;
}

.ref-stacked-card:hover .ref-card-icon-badge {
  transform: scale(1.12) rotate(6deg);
}

.ref-card-gold-line {
  width: 2px;
  height: 38px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, #D69728, transparent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ref-card-content {
  flex: 1;
}

.ref-card-content h3 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', 'Cinzel', serif;
  font-size: 16.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #3D0807;
  margin: 0 0 3px;
  word-break: break-word;
}

.ref-card-content p {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: #5C3529;
  margin: 0;
  word-break: break-word;
}

/* ============================================================
   3. SECTION: CREATIVE & ANIMATED GOLD PROCESS TIMELINE
   ============================================================ */

.about-process-ref {
  padding: 65px 0 !important;
  background-color: #FDFBF7 !important;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 20%, rgba(254, 230, 160, 0.4) 0%, transparent 70%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #FAF4EA 0%, #FDFBF7 50%, #FAF5EE 100%) !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

@media (min-width: 1025px) {
  .about-process-ref {
    min-height: 100vh !important;
    height: auto !important;
    padding: 55px 0 !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }
}

.about-process-ref-container {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  width: 100% !important;
}

/* Header & Kicker */
.about-process-header {
  text-align: center !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  margin-bottom: 24px !important;
  max-width: 780px !important;
}

.process-kicker-pill {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  background: #FFF9EB !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #D69728 !important;
  color: #7A151E !important;
  padding: 6px 18px !important;
  border-radius: 30px !important;
  font-size: 12.5px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px !important;
  margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(180, 125, 20, 0.12) !important;
}

.process-kicker-pill i {
  color: #D69728 !important;
}

.process-main-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', 'Cinzel', serif !important;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.4vw, 42px) !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #3D0807 !important;
  line-height: 1.25 !important;
  margin: 0 0 10px 0 !important;
}

.process-main-title .title-gold {
  color: #C98509 !important;
}

.process-main-desc {
  font-size: 15.5px !important;
  line-height: 1.65 !important;
  color: #5C3529 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

/* Tab Switcher */
.process-tabs-wrapper {
  margin-bottom: 35px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
}

.process-tab-pill-box {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(214, 151, 40, 0.45) !important;
  padding: 6px !important;
  border-radius: 40px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(180, 125, 20, 0.12) !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
}

.process-tab-btn {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
  padding: 10px 24px !important;
  border: none !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  color: #5C3529 !important;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', 'Cinzel', serif !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 14.5px !important;
  border-radius: 30px !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  transition: all 0.35s ease !important;
}

.process-tab-btn i {
  color: #C98509 !important;
  font-size: 16px !important;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease !important;
}

.process-tab-btn.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #680A0A 0%, #8C0E0E 50%, #4A0505 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(104, 10, 10, 0.35) !important;
}

.process-tab-btn.active i {
  color: #FCE893 !important;
}

.process-tab-btn:hover:not(.active) {
  background: #FFF9EB !important;
  color: #7A151E !important;
}

/* Panel Contents */
.process-panel-content {
  display: none !important;
  width: 100% !important;
}

.process-panel-content.active {
  display: block !important;
  animation: fadeInTimeline 0.5s ease forwards !important;
}

@keyframes fadeInTimeline {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(12px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* Creative Timeline Grid */
.creative-timeline-grid {
  position: relative !important;
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr) !important;
  gap: 20px !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  padding-top: 25px !important;
}

/* Horizontal Timeline Connector Line */
.timeline-connector-line {
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 48px !important;
  left: 10% !important;
  right: 10% !important;
  height: 3px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #D69728 0%, #FCE893 50%, #D69728 100%) !important;
  z-index: 1 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(214, 151, 40, 0.5) !important;
}

/* Creative Step Cards */
.timeline-step-card {
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 2 !important;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(214, 151, 40, 0.4) !important;
  border-radius: 22px !important;
  padding: 38px 18px 24px 18px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 26px rgba(180, 125, 20, 0.1) !important;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275), box-shadow 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease, background 0.4s ease !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

.timeline-step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.03) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(180, 125, 20, 0.25) !important;
  border-color: #D69728 !important;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FFFDF7 100%) !important;
}

/* Glowing Step Node Badge */
.step-badge-node {
  position: absolute !important;
  top: -24px !important;
  width: 48px !important;
  height: 48px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #680A0A 0%, #8C0E0E 50%, #4A0505 100%) !important;
  border: 2px solid #FCE893 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(104, 10, 10, 0.4) !important;
  z-index: 3 !important;
}

.step-num {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', 'Cinzel', serif !important;
  font-size: 17px !important;
  font-weight: 900 !important;
  color: #FCE893 !important;
}

.step-node-ring {
  position: absolute !important;
  inset: -6px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  border: 1.5px dashed rgba(214, 151, 40, 0.5) !important;
  animation: rotateRing 8s linear infinite !important;
}

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

/* Icon Disc */
.step-icon-disc {
  width: 52px !important;
  height: 52px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF6E0 0%, #F5D37B 100%) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #D69728 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  color: #7A151E !important;
  font-size: 22px !important;
  margin-bottom: 14px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(180, 120, 20, 0.2) !important;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease !important;
}

.timeline-step-card:hover .step-icon-disc {
  transform: scale(1.15) rotate(12deg) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 22px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5) !important;
}

/* Step Title & Desc */
.step-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', 'Cinzel', serif !important;
  font-size: 16px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #3D0807 !important;
  line-height: 1.3 !important;
  margin: 0 0 8px 0 !important;
}

.step-desc {
  font-size: 13.5px !important;
  line-height: 1.6 !important;
  color: #5C3529 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

/* Bottom Gold Bar */
.step-bottom-gold-bar {
  width: 40px !important;
  height: 3px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #D69728 0%, #FCE893 100%) !important;
  border-radius: 3px !important;
  margin-top: 14px !important;
  transition: width 0.35s ease !important;
}

.timeline-step-card:hover .step-bottom-gold-bar {
  width: 75px !important;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .creative-timeline-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 32px 18px !important;
  }
  .timeline-connector-line {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .creative-timeline-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 32px !important;
  }
}

.process-steps span {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', 'Cinzel', serif;
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #D69728;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1;
}

.process-steps h3 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', 'Cinzel', serif !important;
  font-size: 17.5px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #3D0807 !important;
  margin: 0 0 6px 0 !important;
  line-height: 1.3 !important;
}

.process-steps p {
  font-size: 13.5px !important;
  line-height: 1.5 !important;
  color: #5C3529 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

.about-testimonials {
  padding: 92px 0 96px;
  background: #FAF4EB;
}

.about-section-center {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 52px;
}

.about-section-center p {
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #606774;
}

.testimonial-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 32px;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: #FFFDF8;
  padding: 36px 28px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid #e2e5e9;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.testimonial-card i {
  font-size: 36px;
  color: #7a0b0b;
}

.testimonial-card p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: #404652;
  font-style: italic;
  flex: 1;
}

.testimonial-card .stars {
  color: #d1991d;
  font-size: 16px;
}

.testimonial-card h3 {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 17px;
  color: #2b3039;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ============================================================
   5. SECTION: LUXURY GOLD CTA BANNER (COMPACT & ZERO EMPTY SPACE)
   ============================================================ */

.about-cta-ref {
  padding: 45px 0 !important;
  background-color: #FAF4EB !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  position: relative !important;
}

.about-cta-container {
  max-width: 1240px !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
}

.about-cta-card-box {
  position: relative !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4A080E 0%, #680A0A 45%, #2D0408 100%) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #D69728 !important;
  border-radius: 24px !important;
  padding: 36px 42px 0 42px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(74, 8, 14, 0.35) !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

.about-cta-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 1.12fr 0.88fr !important;
  gap: 28px !important;
  align-items: flex-end !important;
  width: 100% !important;
}

/* Left Column */
.about-cta-left {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: flex-start !important;
  text-align: left !important;
  z-index: 2 !important;
  padding-bottom: 36px !important;
}

.cta-pill-tag {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  background: rgba(254, 232, 147, 0.15) !important;
  border: 1px solid #FCE893 !important;
  color: #FCE893 !important;
  padding: 5px 14px !important;
  border-radius: 30px !important;
  font-size: 11.5px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px !important;
  margin-bottom: 10px !important;
}

.cta-main-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', 'Cinzel', serif !important;
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 38px) !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  line-height: 1.22 !important;
  margin: 0 0 10px 0 !important;
}

.cta-main-title .text-gold-gradient {
  color: #FCE893 !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF6E0 0%, #F5D37B 100%) !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
}

.cta-main-desc {
  font-size: 15px !important;
  line-height: 1.6 !important;
  color: rgba(255, 245, 223, 0.9) !important;
  margin: 0 0 18px 0 !important;
  max-width: 560px !important;
}

.cta-main-desc strong {
  color: #FCE893 !important;
}

.cta-actions-row {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 14px !important;
  margin-bottom: 16px !important;
}

.btn-cta-gold-call {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
  padding: 12px 26px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FCE893 0%, #D69728 100%) !important;
  color: #3D0807 !important;
  font-weight: 900 !important;
  font-size: 14px !important;
  border-radius: 30px !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(214, 151, 40, 0.4) !important;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease !important;
}

.btn-cta-gold-call:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.03) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(214, 151, 40, 0.55) !important;
}

.btn-cta-whatsapp {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
  padding: 12px 26px !important;
  background: #25D366 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  font-size: 14px !important;
  border-radius: 30px !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35) !important;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease !important;
}

.btn-cta-whatsapp:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.03) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.5) !important;
}

.cta-trust-guarantee {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  font-size: 12.5px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #FCE893 !important;
}

.trust-shield-disc {
  width: 24px !important;
  height: 24px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: rgba(254, 232, 147, 0.2) !important;
  border: 1px solid #FCE893 !important;
  color: #FCE893 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  font-size: 11px !important;
}

/* Right Column Visual (Flush Bottom Fit - Zero Space Underneath) */
.about-cta-right {
  position: relative !important;
  display: flex !important;
  justify-content: flex-end !important;
  align-items: flex-end !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
  padding-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.cta-visual-wrapper {
  position: relative !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 400px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  justify-content: flex-end !important;
  align-items: flex-end !important;
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
  padding-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.cta-lady-img {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: auto !important;
  max-height: 380px !important;
  object-fit: contain !important;
  object-position: bottom right !important;
  display: block !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 14px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45)) !important;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease !important;
}

.cta-visual-wrapper:hover .cta-lady-img {
  transform: scale(1.04) !important;
}

.cta-offer-floating-badge {
  position: absolute !important;
  bottom: 25px !important;
  left: -15px !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF9EB 0%, #F5D37B 100%) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #D69728 !important;
  border-radius: 16px !important;
  padding: 8px 14px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35) !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  z-index: 5 !important;
}

.badge-gold-star {
  font-size: 9px !important;
  color: #7A151E !important;
}

.badge-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', 'Cinzel', serif !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
  font-weight: 900 !important;
  color: #4A080E !important;
}

.badge-sub {
  font-size: 10px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #5C3529 !important;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .about-cta-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 30px !important;
  }
  .about-cta-card-box {
    padding: 32px 24px !important;
  }
  .about-cta-right {
    justify-content: center !important;
  }
}


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

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .ref-about-hero-split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 24px !important;
  }

  .ref-about-cards-row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 16px !important;
  }

  /* WHY CHOOSE AGHNI GOLD RESPONSIVE */
  .about-why-ref {
    padding: 50px 0 !important;
    min-height: auto !important;
  }

  .about-why-ref-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 32px !important;
  }

  .about-why-ref-left {
    align-items: center !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }

  .ref-kicker-gold {
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
  }

  .ref-why-title {
    font-size: clamp(22px, 5.5vw, 30px) !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  .ref-why-desc {
    font-size: 14.5px !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    margin: 0 auto 16px auto !important;
    max-width: 600px !important;
  }

  .about-why-img-box {
    max-width: 480px !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
  }

  .about-why-img {
    height: 200px !important;
  }

  .about-why-ref-right {
    width: 100% !important;
    gap: 14px !important;
  }

  .process-steps {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)) !important;
  }

  .testimonial-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ref-about-cards-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 14px !important;
  }

  .about-why-ref {
    padding: 35px 0 !important;
  }

  .about-why-ref-container {
    gap: 24px !important;
  }

  .ref-why-title {
    font-size: clamp(20px, 5.6vw, 25px) !important;
  }

  .ref-why-desc {
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
    line-height: 1.55 !important;
  }

  .about-why-img-box {
    max-width: 100% !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
  }

  .about-why-img {
    height: 170px !important;
  }

  .ref-stacked-card {
    padding: 14px 14px !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
  }

  .ref-card-icon-badge {
    width: 42px !important;
    height: 42px !important;
    min-width: 42px !important;
    font-size: 16px !important;
  }

  .ref-card-icon-badge i {
    font-size: 16px !important;
  }

  .ref-card-gold-line {
    height: 32px !important;
  }

  .ref-card-content h3 {
    font-size: 15px !important;
  }

  .ref-card-content p {
    font-size: 12.5px !important;
    line-height: 1.45 !important;
  }

  .process-steps {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .ref-hero-buttons {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
  }

  .ref-btn-gold-call,
  .ref-btn-whatsapp,
  .btn-gold-action {
    width: 100% !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }

  .about-cta-right {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .about-cta-right a {
    width: 100% !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }
}