/* --- MAIN CSS --- */
        :root {
            --primary-gold: #FFE066;
            --primary-yellow: #FFE066;
            /*--gradient-gold: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFE066 0%, #FFE066 100%);*/
            --gradient-warm: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFDF8 0%, #FAF6ED 100%);

            /* NEW: Add these for premium effects */
    --gradient-gold: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFE066 0%, #FFE066 100%);
    --gradient-metal: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFE066 0%, #FFE066 100%);

            --gold: #D4AF37;
            --gold-hover: #FFE066;
            
            /* Premium Neutral Palette */
            
            /*--bg-warm-white: #FFFDF8;*/ /*22MAY26*/
            --bg-warm-white: #FFF3B3; 
            /*--bg-light-cream: #FAF6ED;*/ /*22MAY26*/
            --bg-light-cream: #FFF3B3;
            --bg-soft-beige: #F4E7C1;
            /*--bg-light-gray: #F5F5F5;*/ /*22MAY26*/
            --bg-light-gray: #000;
            
            /* High Contrast Accessible Typography Colors */
            --text-main: #0C0D0F;      /* Deep roasted coffee brown */
            --text-charcoal: #1A1A1A; /*charcoal*/
            --text-navy: #002D62 ; /* navy */
            --text-muted: #6E563B;     /* Warm earth brown */
            --text-light: #FFFDF8;     /* Off-white */
            
            /*--font-sans: 'Segoe UI', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, sans-serif;*/
            --font-sans: "Roboto", sans-serif;            
            --transition-smooth: cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
            --shadow-subtle: 0 4px 30px rgba(61, 45, 27, 0.04);
            --shadow-medium: 0 12px 40px rgba(61, 45, 27, 0.08);
            --radius-card: 24px;
            --radius-button: 30px;
            --max-width: 1200px;
        }

        /* --- GLOBAL RESET & BASE STYLES --- */
        * {
            box-sizing: border-box;
            margin: 0;
            padding: 0;
        }

        a{text-decoration: none;}

        html {
            scroll-behavior: smooth;
            scroll-padding-top: 90px;
        }

        body {
            font-family: var(--font-sans);
            background-color: var(--bg-warm-white);
            color: var(--text-main);
            /*line-height: 1.6;*/
            -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
            line-height: 1.8;
            overflow-x: hidden;
        }

        hr{ height: 1px; background-color: #FFE066; border: none; margin: 20px 0px; }

        /* --- BUTTON UI UTILITIES --- */
        .btn {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            padding: 0.9rem 2rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            border-radius: var(--radius-button);
            transition: all 0.3s var(--transition-smooth);
            cursor: pointer;
            border: 2px solid transparent;
            letter-spacing: -0.2px;
             text-align:center;
        }

        .btn-primary {
            /*background: var(--gradient-gold);*/ /*22MAY26*/
            background: var(--text-main);
            color: #fff;
            /*color: var(--text-main);*/ /*22MAY26*/
            box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(223, 169, 39, 0.2);
        }

        .btn-primary:hover {
            transform: translateY(-2px);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(223, 169, 39, 0.35);
        }

        .btn-secondary {
            background-color: transparent;
            border-color: var(--primary-gold);
            color: var(--text-charcoal);
        }

        .btn-secondary:hover {
            background-color: rgba(223, 169, 39, 0.08);
            transform: translateY(-2px);
        }

        /* --- STICKY NAVIGATION HEADER --- */
        .header {
            position: fixed;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            z-index: 1000;
            transition: all 0.4s var(--transition-smooth);
            padding: 1.5rem 0;
            background-color: transparent;
        }

        .header.scrolled {
            /*background-color: rgba(255, 253, 248, 0.9);*/ /*22MAY26*/
            /*background-color: rgba(247, 216, 50, 0.9);*/
            background-color: #FFF3B3;
            
            backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
            padding: 0.9rem 0;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
            /*border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(223, 169, 39, 0.12);*/ /*22MAY26*/
        }

        .nav-container {
            max-width: var(--max-width);
            margin: 0 auto;
            padding: 0 2rem;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: space-between;
        }

        .logo-area {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.7rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            font-size: 1.4rem;
            letter-spacing: -0.5px; 
        }

        .logo-graphic {
            /*width: 40px;*/
            height: 40px;
            background: var(--gradient-gold);
            border-radius: 10px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            color: var(--text-main);
            /*box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(223, 169, 39, 0.2);*/

        }

        .logo-text span {
            color: var(--primary-gold);
        }

        .nav-links {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 2.5rem;
            list-style: none;
        }

        .nav-links a {
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 1rem;
            color: var(--text-main);
            position: relative;
            padding: 0.5rem 0;
            text-decoration: none;
        }

        .nav-links a::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
           
            bottom: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 0;
            height: 3px;
            background: var(--gradient-gold);
            border-radius: 2px;
            transition: width 0.3s ease;
        }

        .nav-links a:hover::after {
            width: 100%;
        }

        .hamburger {
            display: none;
            cursor: pointer;
            background: none;
            border: none;
            padding: 0.5rem;
        }

        .hamburger span {
            display: block;
            width: 26px;
            height: 3px;
            background-color: var(--text-main);
            margin: 5px 0;
            border-radius: 3px;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        /* --- HERO CAROUSEL BANNER --- */
        .hero-section {
            /*position: relative;
            height: 100vh;
            min-height: 700px;
            overflow: hidden;
            background-color: var(--bg-light-cream);*/
            /*24JUL26*/
            position: relative;
            width: 100%;
            /* Calculates height dynamically based on your 1774x887 ratio (approx 50vw) */
            height: 50vw;
            min-height: 400px;
            max-height: 887px;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .carousel-container {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            position: relative;
        }

        .slide {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            opacity: 0;
            visibility: hidden;
            transition: opacity 1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 1s;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
        }

        .slide.active {
            opacity: 1;
            visibility: visible;
        }

        .slide-bg-wrapper {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            right: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .slide-bg {
            /*width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            transform: scale(1.05);
            transition: transform 8s ease;*/
            /*24JUL26*/
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            /* 'contain' or 'cover' depending on whether you want edge-to-edge or full image visibility */
            object-fit: cover; 
            object-position: center;
        }

        .slide.active .slide-bg {
            transform: scale(1);
        }

        .slide-overlay {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            /*background: linear-gradient(90deg, #FFFDF8 0%, #FFFDF8 45%, rgba(255, 253, 248, 0.85) 60%, rgba(255, 253, 248, 0) 100%);*/
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, #FFF3B3 0%, #FFF3B3  5%, rgba(247, 216, 50, 0.85) 15%, rgba(247, 216, 50, 0) 50%);
        }


        .hero-content2 {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
            max-width: 700px;
        }

        .hero-content {
            max-width: var(--max-width);
            margin: 0 auto;
            padding: 0 2rem;
            width: 100%;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 10;
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(30px);
            transition: transform 0.8s ease 0.3s, opacity 0.8s ease 0.3s;
        }

        .slide.active .hero-content {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateY(0);
        }

        .slogan-tag {
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 2px;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--text-main);
            margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
            display: inline-block;
            background: var(--gradient-gold);
            padding: 0.4rem 1.2rem;
            border-radius: 20px;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(223, 169, 39, 0.15);
        }

        .hero-content h1 {
            font-size: 3.8rem;
            line-height: 1.15;
            font-weight: 800;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            max-width: 650px;
            letter-spacing: -1px;
        }

        .hero-content p {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
            max-width: 520px;
        }

        .hero-actions {
            display: flex;
            gap: 1.2rem;
        }

        .hero-actions > a{
            text-decoration: none;
        }

        .carousel-controls {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 40px;
            max-width: var(--max-width);
            width: calc(100% - 4rem);
            left: 50%;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
            display: flex;
            justify-content: flex-start;
            gap: 12px;
            padding: 0 2rem;
            z-index: 20;
        }

        .dot {
            width: 14px;
            height: 14px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background-color: rgba(61, 45, 27, 0.15);
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: all 0.3s var(--transition-smooth);
        }

        .dot.active {
            background-color: var(--primary-gold);
            width: 35px;
            border-radius: 7px;
        }

        /* --- SECTION BASE ARCHITECTURE --- */
        .section {
            padding: 8rem 2rem;
        }

        .container {
            max-width: var(--max-width);
            margin: 0 auto;
            /*padding: 0rem 1.5rem;*/
        }

        .section-header {
            text-align: center;
            margin-bottom: 5rem;
        }

        .section-header h2 {
            font-size: 2.6rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
            letter-spacing: -0.5px;
            /*color: var(--gold-hover);*/ /*22MAY26*/
            color: var(--text-charcoal);
        }

        .section-header p {
            color: var(--text-charcoal);
            font-size: 1.15rem;
            max-width: 600px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }

        /* --- ABOUT SECTION --- */
        .about-section {
            background-color: var(--bg-light-cream);
            position: relative;
        }

        .about-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
            gap: 5rem;
            align-items: center;
        }

        .about-text h3 {
            font-size: 1.8rem;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            font-weight: 700;
        }

        .about-text p {
            margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            font-size: 1.1rem;
        }

        .metrics-bar {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 2rem;
            margin-top: 3rem;
            border-top: 2px solid rgba(225, 224, 102, 0.15);
            padding-top: 2rem;
        }

        .metric-unit h4 {
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: var(--primary-gold);
            line-height: 1;
            margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
        }

        .metric-unit p {
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--text-main);
            margin: 0;
        }

        .about-visual-matrix {
            position: relative;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        .main-frame {
            border-radius: var(--radius-card);
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-medium);
            width: 100%;
            height: 480px;
        }

        .main-frame img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
        }

        /* 23MAY26 */

        /* Procedural abstract geometry block instead of missing images */
        .about-visual-collage {
            /*position: relative;
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
            grid-template-rows: repeat(12, 1fr);
            height: 450px;*/

            /*TO NOT OVERLAP*/
            position: relative;
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
            grid-template-rows: repeat(12, 1fr);
            height: 520px; /* Increased slightly to comfortably accommodate 3 images */
            width: 100%;
        }

        .about-image img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            border-radius: 20px;
            border:5px solid #fff; 
            margin:0 auto
        }

        .about-visual-collage-home{
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
            grid-template-rows: repeat(12, 1fr);
            height: 520px; /* Increased slightly to comfortably accommodate 3 images */
            width: 100%;
        }

        /*.collage-img {
            border-radius: var(--radius-card);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-medium);
            background-size: cover;
            background-position: center;
        }

        .collage-img-1 {
            grid-column: 1 / 9;
            grid-row: 1 / 10;
            background: linear-gradient(45deg, var(--bg-soft-beige), var(--primary-gold));
        }

        .collage-img-2 {
            grid-column: 5 / 13;
            grid-row: 6 / 13;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-yellow), var(--primary-gold));
            border: 8px solid var(--bg-light-cream);
        }*/


        .collage-img {
            border-radius: var(--radius-card);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-medium);
            background-size: cover;
            background-position: center;
            background-repeat: no-repeat;
            border: 5px solid #fff;
        }

        .collage-img-home {
            grid-column: 1 / 12;
            grid-row: 1 / 12;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        /* Image 1: oil.png (Top-Left positioning) */
        .collage-img-1 {
            grid-column: 1 / 9;
            grid-row: 1 / 8;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        /* Image 2: badge.png (Bottom-Right accent overlapping) */
        .collage-img-2 {
            grid-column: 6 / 13;
            grid-row: 6 / 13;
            z-index: 3; /* Highest layer so the badge sits on top */
        }

        /* Image 3: who_we_are.jpg (Stacked distinctively to prevent messy overlaps) */
        .collage-img-3 {
            grid-column: 3 / 11;
            grid-row: 4 / 11;
            z-index: 2;
            box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
        }

        @media (max-width: 992px) { 
            .about-visual-collage { 
                height: 420px; 
            }
        }

        /* 23MAY26 */

        /* --- MAIN CATEGORIES MATRIX --- */
        .categories-grid {
            /*display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 2.5rem;*/
            /*24JUL26*/
            display: grid;
            /* Forces exactly 3 equal columns on desktop */
            grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
            gap: 1rem;
        }

        .category-mega-card {
            background-color: var(--bg-warm-white);
            border-radius: var(--radius-card);
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
            border: 1px solid rgba(223, 169, 39, 0.1);
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            transition: all 0.4s var(--transition-smooth);
        }

        .category-mega-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-8px);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-medium);
            border-color: var(--primary-gold);
        }

        .card-imagery-pane {
            height: 280px;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            background-color: var(--bg-soft-beige);
        }

        .card-imagery-pane img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            transition: transform 0.6s ease;
        }

        .category-mega-card:hover .card-imagery-pane img {
            transform: scale(1.04);
        }

        .card-body-pane {
            padding: 3rem;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            flex-grow: 1;
        }

        .card-body-pane h3 {
            font-size: 1.8rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
        }

        .card-body-pane p {
            color: var(--text-muted);
            font-size: 1.05rem;
            margin-bottom: 2rem;
            flex-grow: 1;
        }

        .ingredient-tag-cloud {
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 0.6rem;
            margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
        }

        .ing-tag {
            background-color: var(--bg-light-cream);
            color: var(--text-main);
            padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
            border-radius: 30px;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            border: 1px solid rgba(223, 169, 39, 0.15);
        }

        /* --- TRUSTED BRANDS SECTION --- */
        .brands-section {
            background-color: var(--bg-light-gray);
            padding: 6rem 2rem;
        }

        .brands-showcase-wrapper {
            margin-top: 1rem;
        }

        .brands-layout-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
            gap: 1.5rem;
            align-items: center;
        }

        .brand-vault-card {
            background-color: var(--bg-warm-white);
            border-radius: 16px;
            padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
            text-align: center;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
            border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
            transition: all 0.3s var(--transition-smooth);


            border-color: var(--primary-gold); 
        }

        .brand-vault-card:hover {
            transform: scale(1.05);
            border-color: var(--primary-gold);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-medium);
        }

        .brand-title-markup {
            font-weight: 800;
            font-size: 1.25rem;
            color: var(--text-main);
            letter-spacing: -0.5px;
            margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
        }

        .brand-title-markup:hover {
            color: var(--text-charcoal); 
        }

        .brand-category-label {
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
            color: var(--text-charcoal);
            font-weight: 600;
        }

        /* --- CALL TO ACTION BANNER --- */
        .cta-container-box {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FAF6ED 0%, #F4E7C1 100%);
            border-radius: var(--radius-card);
            padding: 5rem 4rem;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            border: 1px solid rgba(223, 169, 39, 0.25);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-medium);
            text-align: center;
        }

        .cta-container-box::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: -50%;
            right: -20%;
            width: 400px;
            height: 400px;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(252, 221, 0, 0.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
            border-radius: 50%;
        }

        .cta-container-box h2 {
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
            letter-spacing: -0.5px;
        }

        .cta-container-box p {
            font-size: 1.15rem;
            color: var(--text-muted);
            max-width: 600px;
            margin: 0 auto 3rem auto;
        }

        .cta-cluster-buttons {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 1.5rem;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
        }
 

        /* --- FOOTER --- */
       /* .footer-canvas {
            background-color: var(--bg-light-cream);
            padding: 6rem 2rem 2.5rem 2rem;
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(223, 169, 39, 0.15);
        }

        .footer-grid-system {
            max-width: var(--max-width);
            margin: 0 auto 5rem auto;
            display: grid;
           
            grid-template-columns: 2fr 1.5fr 1.5fr;
            gap: 4rem;
        }

        .footer-summary-cell h3 {
            font-size: 1.4rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
        }

        .footer-summary-cell p {
            color: var(--text-charcoal);
            font-size: 0.95rem;
        }

        .footer-nav-cell h4 {
            font-size: 1.05rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            position: relative;
        }

        .footer-nav-cell ul {
            list-style: none;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 0.9rem;
        }

        .footer-nav-cell a {
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            color: var(--text-charcoal);
            font-weight: 500;
        }

        .footer-nav-cell a:hover {
            color: var(--text-muted);
        }

        .footer-base-row {
            max-width: var(--max-width);
            margin: 0 auto;
            padding-top: 2.5rem;
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(61, 45, 27, 0.08);
            display: flex;
            
            justify-content: center;
            align-items: center;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            color: var(--text-charcoal);
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 1.5rem;
        }
        */



        /* --- PREMIUM FOOTER --- */
/*.footer-canvas {
     background-color: #0F0A06; 
    padding: 7rem 2rem 3rem 2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
    color: #EAEAEA; 
    position: relative;
}*/

/* Optimized Compact Footer */
.footer-canvas {
    background-color: #0c0D0f; 
    padding: 3.5rem 1.5rem 2rem 1.5rem; /* Reduced from 7rem to 3.5rem top padding */
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
    color: #E5E9F0; 
    position: relative;
}


/* Adds a subtle glowing gold top-line reflection */
.footer-canvas::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; 
    left: 0; 
    width: 100%; 
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #0c0D0f, transparent);
    opacity: 0.3;
}
/*
.footer-grid-system {
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto 5rem auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1.5fr 1.5fr;
    gap: 4rem;
}*/

.footer-grid-system {
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto 2rem auto; /* Reduced margin from 5rem to 2rem */
    display: grid;
    /* Changed from repeat(3, 1fr) to repeat(4, 1fr) */
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem; /* Reduced gap from 4rem to 2rem */
}

.footer-summary-cell h3 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.footer-summary-cell h3 span {
    color: #D4AF37; /* Gold emphasis for 'LIPO' */
}

.footer-summary-cell p {
    color: #fff; /* Muted, sophisticated warm gray */
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-weight: 300;
}

.footer-nav-cell h4 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    color: #FFE066; /* Metallic gold headers */
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.footer-nav-cell ul {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.2rem;
}

.footer-nav-cell a, .footer-nav-cell li {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 400;
    transition: color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
    display: inline-block;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-nav-cell a:hover {
    color: #FFE066;
    transform: translateX(5px); /* Creates a subtle indent on hover */
}

.gold-text {
    color: #FFE066 !important;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.footer-base-row {
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding-top: 2.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #fff;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

        /* --- VISUAL INTERACTIVE RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES --- */
        @media (max-width: 1100px) {
            .hero-content h1 { font-size: 3.2rem; }
            .about-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                gap: 4.5rem;
            }
            .brands-layout-grid {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
            }
            .main-frame { height: 380px; }
        }


        /* Tablets and Medium Screens (2 Columns) */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .categories-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .hero-section {
        height: 60vw;
    }
}


         /* --- INTERACTIVE MEDIA QUERIES --- */
        /* 23MAY26  */
        @media (max-width: 992px) { 
            
            .footer-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            }
        }
        /* 23MAY26  */


        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .hamburger { display: block; }
            
            .nav-links {
                position: fixed;
                top: 0;
                right: -100%;
                width: 85%;
                max-width: 340px;
                height: 100vh;   
                background-color: var(--bg-warm-white);
                box-shadow: -10px 0 40px rgba(61, 45, 27, 0.1);
                flex-direction: column;
                justify-content: center;
                gap: 2.5rem;
                transition: right 0.4s var(--transition-smooth);
                /*z-index: 1050;*/ /*5JUN26*/
            }

            .nav-links.mobile-active {
                right: 0;
            }

            /*24JUL26*/
            .categories-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .hero-section {
        height: 80vh;
        min-height: 550px;
    }
    
    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
        padding: 10px;
    }
    /*24JUL26 END*/

            .hero-content h1, .hero-content p, .hero-content div{ padding: 0rem 1.5rem; } /*5JUN26*/ 
            .slogan-tag{  margin-left: 1.5rem; }

            .header-cta { display: none; }
            .section { padding: 5.5rem 1.5rem; }
            /*.hero-content h1 { font-size: 2.4rem; }*/
            .hero-content p { font-size: 1.1rem; }
            .slide-bg-wrapper { width: 100%; opacity: 0.3; }
            /*.slide-overlay { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,253,248,0.9) 0%, #FFFDF8 100%); }*/
            /*.slide-overlay { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(247,216,50,0.9) 0%, #f7d832 100%); }*/



             .slide-overlay {  
             background: linear-gradient(90deg, #FFF3B3 0%, #FFF3B3  1%, rgba(247, 216, 50, 0.5) 10%, rgba(247, 216, 50, 0) 10%);
        }

            /*.categories-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }*/
            .brands-layout-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
             
            /*.footer-grid-system { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }*/
            .footer-grid-system {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr; 
        gap: 2rem; /* Ensure gaps remain tight on mobile */
        text-align: center;
    }
    .contact-list li {
        justify-content: center; /* Center contact info on mobile */
    }
            .cta-container-box { padding: 4rem 2rem; }
        }

        /* Animated configuration states for hamburger lines */
        .hamburger.toggle span:nth-child(1) { transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(-5px, 6px); }
        .hamburger.toggle span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
        .hamburger.toggle span:nth-child(3) { transform: rotate(45deg) translate(-5px, -6px); }



        /* --- Final CTA --- */
        .bottom-cta {
            text-align: center;
            background: linear-gradient(rgba(18,18,18,0.8), rgba(18,18,18,0.8)), url('images/slide3.png');
            background-size: cover;
            background-position: center;
            background-attachment: fixed;
            padding: 150px 8%;
        }




    /* ABOUT US PAGE */
        /* --- CSS VARIABLES & BRAND CONFIGURATION --- */
                            :root { 
                                --about-primary-color: #FFE066;
                                --about-accent-color: #c5a059;
                                --about-text-main: #333333;
                                --about-text-muted: #6E563B;
                                --about-bg-light: #f4f6f8;
                                --about-white: #ffffff;
                                --about-font-heading: 'Roboto', sans-serif;
                                --about-font-body: 'Roboto', sans-serif;
                                --about-transition-smooth: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
                                --about-dark-brown: #0C0D0F;
                            }

 
/*******************************************************************************************************************************/
                            
                            .about-container {
                                max-width: 1200px;
                                margin: 0 auto;
                                /*padding: 6.5rem 0rem;*/
                                padding: 8rem 0rem;
                            }

                            .text-center { text-align: center; }

                            .about-section-tag {
                                font-size: 0.8rem;
                                text-transform: uppercase;
                                letter-spacing: 3px;
                                /*color: var(--about-accent-color);*/
                                color: var(--about-dark-brown);
                                font-weight: 600;
                                display: inline-block;
                                margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
                            }

                            .about-section-title {
                                font-family: var(--about-font-heading);
                                font-size: 2.25rem;
                                font-weight: 600;
                                /*color: var(--about-primary-color);*/
                                color: var(--text-charcoal);
                                margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
                                letter-spacing: 1px;
                            }

                            .grid-2-col {
                                display: grid;
                                grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
                                gap: 5rem;
                                align-items: center;
                            }

                            /* --- HERO SECTION BANNER --- */
                            .about-hero-section {
                                position: relative;
                                height: 90vh;
                                display: flex;
                                align-items: center;
                                justify-content: center;
                                text-align: center;
                                color: var(--about-white);
                                /* High-end industrial/corporate image background */
                                background: url('images/oil.png') no-repeat center center/cover;
                                padding-top: 5rem;
                            }

                            a.current_active{
                                color:#FFE066;
                                  text-shadow: offset-x offset-y blur-radius color;
                                  background-color: #0C0D0F;
                                  border-top-left-radius: 35px;
                                  border-bottom-right-radius: 35px;
                                  padding: 10px 30px;

                            }

                            a.current_active:hover{
                                color:#fff;
                                  text-shadow: offset-x offset-y blur-radius color;
                                  background-color: #0C0D0F;
                                  border-top-left-radius: 35px;
                                  border-bottom-right-radius: 35px;
                                  padding: 10px 30px;
                                  min-width: 140px;

                            }

                            /* --- HERO SECTION BANNER --- */
                            /*.product-hero-section {
                                position: relative;
                                height: 90vh;
                                display: flex;
                                align-items: center;
                                justify-content: center;
                                text-align: center;
                                color: var(--about-white);
                               
                                background: url('images/banner2.avif') no-repeat center center/cover;
                                padding-top: 5rem;
                            }*/

                            /* --- PREMIUM HERO SECTION BANNER --- */
.product-hero-section {
    position: relative;
    height: 90vh; /* Adjust for taller cinematic feel */
    min-height: 600px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    color: #ffffff;
    /* High-end industrial/corporate image background */
    background: url('images/slide1.png') no-repeat center center/cover;
    background-attachment: fixed; /* Parallax effect for a premium feel */
    padding-top: 5rem;
}

                             /* --- CONTACT HERO SECTION BANNER --- */
                            .contact-hero-section {
                                position: relative;
                                height: 90vh;
                                display: flex;
                                align-items: center;
                                justify-content: center;
                                text-align: center;
                                color: var(--about-white);
                                /* High-end industrial/corporate image background */
                                background: url('images/slide3.png') no-repeat center center/cover;
                                padding-top: 5rem;
                            }

                            /*.about-hero-overlay {
                                position: absolute;
                                top: 0;
                                left: 0;
                                width: 100%;
                                height: 100%;
                               
                                background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2), rgba(0, 0, 0, 1));
                                z-index: 1;
                            }*/

                            .about-hero-overlay {
                                position: absolute;
                                top: 0;
                                left: 0;
                                width: 100%;
                                height: 100%;
                                /* Richer, deeper gradient blending perfectly into the dark product section */
                                background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(36, 26, 16, 0.4) 0%, rgba(17, 12, 7, 0.95) 100%);
                                z-index: 1;
                            }

                            /*.about-hero-content {
                                position: relative;
                                z-index: 2;
                                max-width: 800px;
                                padding: 0 1.5rem;
                            }*/

                            .about-hero-content {
                                    position: relative;
                                    z-index: 2;
                                    max-width: 900px;
                                    padding: 0 2rem;
                                    animation: fadeInReveal 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1) forwards;
                                }

                            .about-hero-subtitle {
                                font-family: var(--about-font-body);
                                font-size: 0.9rem;
                                text-transform: uppercase;
                                letter-spacing: 6px;
                                color: var(--about-accent-color);
                                display: block;
                                margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
                            }

                           /* .about-hero-title {
                                font-family: var(--about-font-heading);
                                font-size: 3.5rem;
                                font-weight: 400;
                                line-height: 1.2;
                                margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
                            }

                            .about-hero-description {
                                font-size: 1.1rem;
                                color: #e0e6ed;
                                margin-bottom: 3rem;
                                font-weight: 300;
                            }

                            .about-cta-btn {
                                display: inline-block;
                                padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
                               
                                
                                background-color: var(--about-dark-brown);
                                color: #FFE066;
                                transform: translateY(-3px);

                                text-decoration: none;
                                border: 1px solid var(--about-accent-color);
                             
                                font-size: 0.85rem;
                                text-transform: uppercase;
                                letter-spacing: 2px;
                                transition: var(--about-transition-smooth);
                                border-radius: 50px;
                            }

                            .about-cta-btn:hover {
                              
                                background-color: var(--about-dark-brown);
                                
                                color: #fff;
                                transform: translateY(-3px);
                                border-radius: 50px;
                            }*/


                            .about-hero-title {
                                font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif;
                                font-size: 4rem; /* Larger, bolder impact */
                                font-weight: 800;
                                line-height: 1.1;
                                margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
                                letter-spacing: -1px;
                                
                                /* Premium Gold Gradient Text */
                                background: linear-gradient(to right, #D4AF37 0%, #FFF5A0 50%, #D4AF37 100%);
                                -webkit-background-clip: text;
                                -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
                            }



.about-hero-description {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: #D3C5B3; /* Soft warm gray/beige for elegance */
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.8;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.about-cta-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 1.2rem 3.5rem;
    background-color: transparent;
    color: #D4AF37;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: 1px solid #D4AF37;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    border-radius: 50px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
}

.about-cta-btn:hover {
    background-color: #FFE066;
    color: #110C07;
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

@keyframes fadeInReveal {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

                            /* --- COMPANY PROFILE --- */
                            .about-lead-text {
                                font-size: 1.35rem;
                                color: var(--text-charcoal);
                                font-weight: 400;
                                line-height: 1.6;
                                margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
                            }

                            .about-profile-text p {
                                color: var(--text-charcoal);
                                margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
                            }

                            .about-profile-image-wrapper {
                                position: relative;
                            }

                            .about-profile-img {
                                width: 100%;
                                height: 480px;
                                object-fit: cover;
                                box-shadow: 20px 20px 0px -5px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.15);
                            }

                            /* --- VISION & MISSION --- */
                            /*.about-vm-section {
                                background-color: var(--about-bg-light);
                            }

                            .about-vm-card {
                                background-color: var(--about-white);
                                padding: 4rem 3rem;
                                box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
                                border-left: 3px solid var(--about-accent-color);
                                transition: var(--about-transition-smooth);
                                border-radius: 20px;
                            }

                            .about-vm-card:hover { 
                                    border: 5px solid #FFE066; 
                            }*/

                            /* Update the Card Styles */
.about-vm-card {
    background-color: var(--about-white);
    padding: 4rem 3rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
   /* border-left: 4px solid var(--about-accent-color); *//* Consistent border */
   border-lefT: 4px solid #FFE066;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05); /* Softer base shadow */
}

/* Smooth Hover Interaction */
.about-vm-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px); /* Lift effect */
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15); /* Stronger shadow on hover */
    border-left: 4px solid var(--about-primary-color); /* Subtle color shift */
}

/* Enhance the Section Background */
.about-vm-section {
    /* Subtle gradient to add richness */
   /* background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0C0D0F 0%, #2a1f13 100%);*/
    padding: 6rem 0; /* Add top/bottom padding */
}

                            .about-icon-wrapper {
                                width: 45px;
                                height: 45px;
                                color: #FFE066;
                                margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
                            }

                            .about-vm-card h3 {
                                font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif;
                                font-size: 1.6rem;
                                margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
                                /*color: var(--about-primary-color);*/
                                color: #0c0D0f;
                            }

                            .about-vm-card p {
                                color: #222;
                                font-size: 0.95rem;
                            }

                            /* ---  GOALS & VALUES (TABS) --- */
                            .about-section-subtitle {
                                max-width: 800px;
                                margin: 0 auto 3.5rem auto;
                                color: var(--about-text-muted);
                            }

                            .about-tabs-container {
                                /*background: var(--about-white);
                                border: 1px solid #eef2f5;*/
                                /*border: 1px solid #0C0D0F;*/
                                /*box-shadow: 0 15px 50px rgba(13, 35, 58, 0.04);*/
                                padding-top: 1rem;
                                /*background: var(--gradient-metal);*/
                                 
                            }

                            /*.about-tab-buttons {
                                display: flex; 
                                border-bottom: 1px solid var(--about-primary-color); 
                                background: #0C0D0F;  
                            }*/

                            /*.about-tab-btn {
                                flex: 1;
                                padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
                                background: none;
                                border: none;
                                outline: none;
                                font-family: var(--about-font-body);
                                font-size: 0.9rem;
                                font-weight: 500; 
                                color: #fff;
                                letter-spacing: 1px;
                                cursor: pointer;
                                transition: var(--about-transition-smooth); 
                            }*/

                            .about-tab-btn:hover {
                                color: var(--about-primary-color);
                                /*background-color: #f4f6f8;*/
                                /*background-color: #b89454;*/
                                background-color: #FFE066;
                                color:#0C0D0F ;
                            }

                            /*.about-tab-btn.active {
                                color: var(--about-white);
                                background-color: var(--about-primary-color);
                            }*/

                            .about-tab-content-wrapper {
                                padding: 4rem;
                                min-height: 220px;
                            }

                            /*.about-tab-content {
                                display: none;
                                animation: elegantFadeIn 0.6s ease;
                            }*/

                            /*.about-tab-content.active {
                                display: block;
                            }*/

                            .about-tab-content h3 {
                                font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif;
                                font-size: 1.75rem;
                                /*color: var(--about-primary-color);*/
                                color: var(--about-dark-brown);
                                margin-bottom: 1rem;
                            }

                            .about-tab-content p {
                                color: var(--about-text-muted);
                                font-size: 1.05rem;
                                max-width: 750px;
                            }

                            

                            /* --- INTERACTIVE EFFECTS: SCROLL REVEAL --- */
                            .reveal {
                                opacity: 0;
                                transform: translateY(30px);
                                transition: opacity 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
                            }

                            .reveal.active {
                                opacity: 1;
                                transform: translateY(0);
                            }

                            @keyframes elegantFadeIn {
                                from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(15px); }
                                to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
                            }

                            /* --- RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES --- */
                            @media (max-width: 992px) {
                                .grid-2-col {
                                    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                                    gap: 3.5rem;
                                }
                                .about-hero-title {
                                    font-size: 2.75rem;
                                }
                                .about-profile-img {
                                    height: 380px;
                                }
                            }

                            @media (max-width: 768px) {
                                .about-container {
                                    max-width: 1200px;
                                    margin: 0 auto;
                                    padding: 6.5rem 1.5rem;
                                }

                                .about-hero-title {
                                    font-size: 2.25rem;
                                }
                                .about-tab-buttons {
                                    flex-direction: column;
                                }
                                .about-tab-btn {
                                    /*border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f5;*/
                                    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--about-primary-color);
                                    text-align: left;
                                    padding: 1.25rem 2rem;
                                }
                                /*.about-tab-btn.active {
                                    border-bottom: none;
                                    border-left: 4px solid var(--about-accent-color);
                                }*/
                                /*.about-tab-content-wrapper {
                                    padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
                                }*/


                                 .about-tab-content-wrapper {
                                    padding: 1.5rem; 
                                }
                            }     





/***************PRODUCTS ************/
 :root {
            --product-bg: #121212;
            --product-card-bg: #0C0D0F;
            --product-accent: #D4AF37;
            --product-text-main: #F5D73B;
            --product-text-sub: #A0A0A0;
            --product-trans: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
        }

          /* Responsive Container */
        .product-container { max-width: 1600px; margin: auto; padding:5rem 4.75rem; }

        


        .product-filter-group {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 1rem; /* Smaller gap on mobile */
            flex-wrap: wrap; /* This allows buttons to stack on smaller screens */
            margin-bottom: 3rem;
            padding: 0 1rem; /* Prevents edge-to-edge touch on mobile */
        }

        .product-filter-btn {
            /*background: transparent;*/
            background-color: #FFF3B3;
            border: 1px solid var(--product-accent);
            color: #0c0D0f;
            padding: 10px 25px; /* Slightly tighter padding for mobile */
            cursor: pointer;
            font-family: var(--font-sans);
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 1.5px;
            font-size: 0.85rem; /* Better scaling for small screens */
            transition: var(--product-trans);
            white-space: nowrap; /* Ensures text doesn't break inside the button */
            min-width: 140px; /* Ensures buttons don't get too small */
            border-radius: 50px;
        }

        /* Optional: Make them full-width on very small phones */
        @media (max-width: 480px) {
            .product-filter-btn {
                width: 100%; /* Stacks buttons vertically on mobile */
                /*min-width: 140px;*/
            }
        }


        @media (max-width: 768px) {

            .logo-area{
                /*padding-left: 10px;*/
                margin: 0 auto;
            }

            .product-filter-btn {
                width: 100%; /* Stacks buttons vertically on mobile */
                /*min-width: 140px;*/
            }
        }

        .product-filter-btn.active, .product-filter-btn:hover {          
            background: #FFE066;  
            color: #0c0D0f;  
            border-radius: 50px; 
        }

        /* Fluid Grid - Scales from Mobile to 4k */
        .product-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(350px, 1fr));
            gap: 2.5rem;
            transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
        }

       

        .product-card {
    /* Diagonal gradient: Lighter brown at the top left, deep espresso at the bottom right */
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #3c4048 0%, #3c4048 100%);
    
    /* Delicate, semi-transparent gold border */
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3); 
    
    /* Deep shadow to lift the card off the background */
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem; /* Slightly more padding for luxury spacing */
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: var(--product-trans);
    animation: slideUp 0.6s ease forwards;
    border-radius: 20px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Adds a sharp, glowing yellow/gold top-light reflection */
.product-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #FFE066, transparent);
    opacity: 0.4;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}



        @keyframes slideUp {
            from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); }
            to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
        }

        .product-card:hover { border-color: var(--product-accent); transform: translateY(-10px); }

          .product-card:hover{
             /*box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);*/
              /*box-shadow: 0 15px 50px rgba(224, 175, 27, 0.9);*/
              box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(224, 175, 27, 0.25);
               /*filter: grayscale(0.3);
              filter: brightness(0.9);
              filter: opacity(90%);*/
              background-color: #5e3d19;
        }

        .product-card img {
           /* width: 100%;
            height: 250px;
            object-fit: cover;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem; 
            background-color: #fff;
            border-radius: 20px;*/
        }


        .product-image:hover{
               /*filter: grayscale(0.3);*/
              /*filter: brightness(0.9); */
              /*transform: scale(1.05);*/
        }

        .product-card h3 { /*font-family: var(--font-sans); color: var(--product-accent); margin: 0 0 1rem 0;*/ }
        /*
        .data-row { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; font-size: 0.9rem; }
        .product-label {  color: #F5D73B}
        .product-val { font-weight: 600; color: #fff; text-align: left;}
        .product-desc { font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.6; color: #fff}
        */


            /* --- CONFINED IMAGE ZOOM EFFECT --- */
.product-image-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    height: 250px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    overflow: hidden; /* This is the magic rule that keeps the zoomed image inside the box */
    background-color: #fff; /* Keeps the white background for transparent images */
}

.product-image-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    /* A longer, cubic-bezier transition makes the zoom feel heavy and luxurious */
    transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1); 
}

/* Trigger the zoom when hovering anywhere on the product card */
.product-card:hover .product-image-wrapper img {
    transform: scale(1.12); /* Enlarges the image by 12% */
}

/* --- BRAND & PRODUCT NAME TYPOGRAPHY --- */
.product-title-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.4rem; /* Tight, controlled spacing between brand and name */
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.product-brand {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2.5px;
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 700;
}
 

.product-name {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    
    /* Premium Metallic Gold Gradient */
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #D4AF37 0%, #FFF5A0 25%, #D4AF37 50%, #FFE066 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-size: 200% auto;
    animation: goldShine 6s linear infinite;
}

/* Optional: Adds a subtle sweeping shine to the text */
@keyframes goldShine {
    to { background-position: 200% center; }
}
        /* --- PRODUCT ACCORDION STYLES --- */
        .product-accordions {
            margin-top: 1rem;
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
        }

        .product-details {
            border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
        }

        .product-details summary {
            color: var(--product-text-main); /* Gold text */
            padding: 0.9rem 0;
            cursor: pointer;
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            list-style: none; /* Hides default arrow in modern browsers */
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            transition: color 0.3s ease;
        }

        /* Custom + / − indicator */
        .product-details summary::after {
            content: '+';
            color: var(--product-accent);
            font-size: 1.4rem;
            font-weight: 400;
            line-height: 1;
            transition: transform 0.3s ease;
        }

        /* Change icon when accordion is open */
        .product-details[open] summary::after {
            content: '−';
        }

        /* Hides default arrow in Safari/Chrome */
        .product-details summary::-webkit-details-marker {
            display: none;
        }

        /* Accordion expanded content */
        .details-content {
            padding-bottom: 1.2rem;
            color: #EAEAEA;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            line-height: 1.6;
            animation: dropDown 0.3s ease-out;
        }

        /* Optional: Smooth fade-in for the text content */
        @keyframes dropDown {
            from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-5px); }
            to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
        }




/* --- PRODUCT SECTION CONTAINER --- */
 

/* --- PREMIUM PRODUCT SECTION CONTAINER --- */
#products {
    /* Soft spotlight gradient: lighter brown at the top center, fading to near-black at the edges */
    background: radial-gradient(circle at top center, #E5E9F0 0%, #E5E9F0 100%);
    
    /* Generous padding gives the cards "room to breathe" (a hallmark of luxury design) */
    padding: 6rem 0 8rem 0; 
    
    /* Subtle, semi-transparent gold borders to elegantly frame the top and bottom */
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
    
    /* An inner shadow at the top to create a sense of deep, architectural depth */
    box-shadow: inset 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}
  

/* Adjustments for better alignment of contact list */
.contact-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    /*margin-top: 1rem;*/
}

.contact-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center; /* Changed from flex-start to center for better alignment */
    gap: 10px;
    /*margin-bottom: 0.8rem; *//* Tighter list spacing */
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.contact-list i {
    color: #FFE066; /* Consistent gold color */
    width: 20px;    /* Fixed width keeps all text perfectly aligned */
    margin-top: 4px; /* Adjusts icon alignment with first line of text */
}

.contact-list a {
    color: #fff;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-list a:hover {
    color: #D4AF37;
}













/* Container for the buttons */
.about-tab-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.5rem; /* Space between buttons */
    padding: 0.5rem;
    /*background: #1A1510;*/ /* Dark background */
    background: #0c0D0f;
    border-radius: 50px; /* Fully rounded container */
    width: fit-content;
    margin: 0 auto; /* Centered */
}

/* Individual tab style */
.about-tab-btn {
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 50px; /* Matches the container */
    background: transparent;
    color: #A0968C;
    border: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* Active State: The "Pill" */
.about-tab-btn.active {
    background: #FFE066; /* Signature yellow */
    color: #0F0A06;     /* Dark contrast text */
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(252, 221, 0, 0.3); /* Subtle glow */
}

/* Hover State: Subtle lift */
.about-tab-btn:hover:not(.active) {
    color: #ffffff;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}
/* Smooth content transition */
.about-tab-content {
    display: none;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
}

.about-tab-content.active {
    display: block;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}




/* --- Optimized About Tabs Container --- */
.about-tab-buttons {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap; /* This ensures buttons wrap to the next line on mobile */
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 5.5rem;
    padding: 0.5rem;
    /*background: #1A1510;*/
    background: #0c0D0f;
    border-radius: 50px;
    /*width: fit-content;*/
    width: 95%;
    max-width: 95%; /* Prevents overflow on very small screens */
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.about-tab-btn {
    padding: 0.8rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: transparent;
    color: #A0968C;
    border: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    cursor: pointer;
    white-space: nowrap; /* Keeps button text on one line */
}

/* Active State */
.about-tab-btn.active {
    background: #FFE066;
    color: #0F0A06;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(252, 221, 0, 0.3);
}

/* Hover State */
.about-tab-btn:hover:not(.active) {
    color: #ffffff;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

/* Responsive adjustment for Mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .about-tab-buttons {
        border-radius: 20px; /* Slightly tighter radius on mobile */
        gap: 0.3rem;
        width: 100%;
    }
    .about-tab-btn {
        padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
}



/*24JUL26*/

/* --- TRUSTED BRANDS ENHANCEMENTS --- */
/*
.brands-layout-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.brand-vault-card {
    background-color: #1A1510;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.brand-vault-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: var(--primary-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(223, 169, 39, 0.2);
    background-color: #33261a;
}

.brand-title-markup img {
    max-height: 40px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: brightness(0.95);
    transition: filter 0.3s ease;
}

.brand-vault-card:hover .brand-title-markup img {
    filter: brightness(1.1);
}

.brand-category-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: #A0968C;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-top: 0.8rem;
}
 
.news-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: var(--primary-gold) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}
 
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .brands-layout-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 650px) {
    .brands-layout-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}*/


/* --- SECTION BACKGROUND CONTRAST --- */
.brands-section {
    background-color: #3c4048 !important; /* Deep rich brown */
    padding: 6rem 2rem;
}

.news-section {
    background-color: #E5E9F0 !important; /* Noticeably darker espresso/near-black for high contrast */
    padding: 6rem 2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
}

/* --- TRUSTED BRANDS LOGO OVERFLOW & SCALING FIX --- */
.brands-layout-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.brand-vault-card {
    background-color: #FFE066;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 2rem 1rem; /* Balanced vertical and horizontal padding */
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 130px; /* Gives consistent box depth so logos never overflow */
    overflow: hidden;  /* Safety constraint */
}

.brand-vault-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: var(--primary-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(223, 169, 39, 0.25);
    background-color: #FFF3B3;
}

/* Ensures logos scale fluidly inside the card container without clipping */
.brand-title-markup {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.brand-title-markup img {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 38px; /* Safe constraint for grid layout */
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: brightness(0.95);
    transition: filter 0.3s ease;
}

.brand-vault-card:hover .brand-title-markup img {
    filter: brightness(1.1);
}

.brand-category-label {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px;
    /*color: #A0968C;*/
    color: #0c0D0f;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* --- RESPONSIVE GRID BREAKPOINTS FOR BRANDS --- */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .brands-layout-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 650px) {
    .brands-layout-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}



/* --- CLEAN NON-OVERLAPPING IMAGE GALLERY --- */
.about-visual-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.gallery-card {
    border-radius: var(--radius-card);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-medium);
    border: 5px solid #fff;
    background-color: #fff;
    width: 100%;
    height: 240px;
}

.gallery-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.gallery-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.gallery-card-small {
    height: 180px;
}

/* --- RESPONSIVE STACKING FOR MOBILE --- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .gallery-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr; /* Stacks the oil and badge images vertically on smaller screens */
    }
    
    .gallery-card {
        height: 250px;
    }

    .product-container{
        padding: 0.5rem 0.5rem;        
    }
 
    .news-section {
        padding: 0.5rem 0.5rem 
    }
}





/* ==========================================================================
   NEWS & ARTICLE SPECIFIC CLASSES & RESPONSIVE LAYOUTS
   ========================================================================== */

/* News Hero Section */
.news-hero-section {
    position: relative;
    height: 60vh;
    min-height: 400px;
    background: url('images/who_we_are.jpg') no-repeat center center/cover;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0 2rem;
}

.news-hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
    background: rgba(17, 12, 7, 0.75);
}

.news-hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 800px;
}

.news-hero-subtitle {
    display: inline-block;
    color: #D4AF37;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.news-hero-title {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.news-hero-description {
    color: #EAEAEA;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.news-cta-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    background-color: #FFE066;
    color: #110C07;
    padding: 0.8rem 2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.news-cta-btn:hover {
    background-color: #e5c700;
}

/* News Listing Grid & Cards */
.news-page-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: 100%;
}

.news-grid-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

.news-card {
    background-color: #3c4048;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.news-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.news-image-wrapper {
    height: 220px;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.news-card-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.news-card:hover .news-card-image {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.news-card-body {
    padding: 1.8rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.news-card-meta {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #FFE066;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.news-card-heading {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.news-card-excerpt {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

/* Article Hero Section */
.article-hero-section {
    position: relative;
    background: url('images/who_we_are.jpg') no-repeat center center/cover;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0 2rem;
}

.article-hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
    background: rgba(17, 12, 7, 0.8);
}

.article-hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 900px;
}

.article-hero-subtitle {
    display: inline-block;
    color: #D4AF37;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.article-hero-title {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

/* --- RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS --- */

/* Tablets & Small Laptops (Max-Width: 1024px) */
@media screen and (max-width: 1024px) {
    .news-grid-layout {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .news-hero-title, .article-hero-title {
        font-size: 2.3rem !important;
    }

    .footer-grid-system {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }
}

/* Mobile Devices (Max-Width: 768px) */
@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .news-grid-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .news-hero-section, .article-hero-section {
        height: 60vh !important;
        min-height: 550px !important;
        padding: 0 1.5rem;
    }

    .news-hero-title, .article-hero-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem !important;
    }

    .article-text-content {
        font-size: 1rem !important;
        line-height: 1.7 !important;
    }

    .footer-grid-system {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .article-footer-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch !important;
    }

    .article-footer-actions a {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
    }
}

/* Extra Small Phones (Max-Width: 480px) */
@media screen and (max-width: 480px) {
    .news-hero-title, .article-hero-title {
        font-size: 1.5rem !important;
    }

    #news-grid-section, 
    .article-main-wrapper {
        padding: 4rem 1rem !important;
    }

    .news-card-body {
        padding: 1.2rem;
    }
}

/* Large Screens & 2K Monitors (Min-Width: 1440px to 2560px) */
@media screen and (min-width: 1440px) {
    .news-page-container, 
    .article-container {
        max-width: 1350px !important;
    }

    .news-grid-layout {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }
}

@media screen and (min-width: 2000px) {
    body {
        font-size: 1.15rem;
    }

    .news-page-container, 
    .article-container {
        max-width: 1550px !important;
    }

    .news-hero-section, .article-hero-section {
        height: 50vh;
        max-height: 650px;
    }

    .news-hero-title, .article-hero-title {
        font-size: 3.5rem !important;
    }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE PHOTO GALLERY STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

.article-photo-gallery {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.gallery-item {
    position: relative;
    height: 260px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: #241A12;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.gallery-item img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.gallery-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.gallery-item:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* --- RESPONSIVE ADJUSTMENTS FOR GALLERY --- */

/* Tablets & Small Laptops (Max-Width: 1024px) */
@media screen and (max-width: 1024px) {
    .article-photo-gallery {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
        gap: 1.25rem;
    }
    
    .gallery-item {
        height: 240px;
    }
}

/* Mobile Devices (Max-Width: 768px) */
@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .article-photo-gallery {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 1rem;
    }
    
    .gallery-item {
        height: 280px;
    }
}

/* Extra Small Phones (Max-Width: 480px) */
@media screen and (max-width: 480px) {
    .gallery-item {
        height: 220px;
    }
}

/* Large Screens & 2K Monitors (Min-Width: 1440px to 2560px) */
@media screen and (min-width: 1440px) {
    .article-photo-gallery {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .gallery-item {
        height: 310px;
    }
}

@media screen and (min-width: 2000px) {
    .article-photo-gallery {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }

    .gallery-item {
        height: 380px;
    }
}