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

        body {
            font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
            color: #333;
            background-color: #f9f9f9;
            overflow-x: hidden;
        }


        html {
                scroll-behavior: smooth; /* Enables the smooth scrolling effect */
            }

        section {
                /* Critical: This prevents the fixed header from covering the section title */
                scroll-margin-top: 120px; 
            }

        /* --- ANNOUNCEMENT BAR --- */
        .announcement-bar {
            background-color: #D4AF37;
            color: #000;
            text-align: center;
            padding: 10px;
            font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            font-weight: 600;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1001; /* Above the header */
            
        }

        /* --- NAVIGATION (UPDATED FOR HOVER EFFECT) --- */
        header {
            background-color: transparent; /* Invisible by default */
            color: #fff;
            padding: 5px 20px;
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            position: fixed; /* Floats on top of the image */
            width: 100%;
            z-index: 1000;
            transition: background-color 0.5s ease, padding 0.3s ease; /* Smooth transition */
            border-bottom: 1px solid transparent; /* No border by default */
        }

        /* THE HOVER EFFECT */
        header:hover {
            background-color: #8b8787; /* Deep Charcoal appears on hover */
            border-bottom: 1px solid #333;
            /* Optional: Compact slightly on hover for effect */
            /* padding: 15px 50px; */ 
        }



        /* Style the Image itself */
        .logo img {
          width: 65%;
          height: 90%;
          object-fit: contain; /* Ensures the logo isn't stretched or cut off */
          display: block;
        }

        /* Hover Effect */
        .logo:hover {
           transform: scale(1.05);
           background: transparent;
           border-color: #fff; /* Optional: Border turns white on hover */
        }

        nav ul {
            display: flex;
            list-style: none;
            gap: 30px;
        }

        nav a {
            text-decoration: none;
            color: #fff;
            font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 1.5px;
            transition: color 0.3s;
            text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.5); /* Shadow makes text readable on image */
        }

        /* Remove text shadow when background becomes solid */
        header:hover nav a {
            text-shadow: none;
        }

        nav a:hover {
            color: #D4AF37;
        }

        .nav-icons {
            display: flex;
            gap: 20px;
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            cursor: pointer;
            text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
        }

        /* --- HERO SECTION --- */
        .hero-section {
            position: relative;
            height: 100vh; /* Full screen */
            width: 100%;
            overflow: hidden;
            display: flex;
            align-items: flex-end;
            justify-content: center;
            padding-bottom: 80px;
        }

       /* .hero-bg {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background-image: url('assets/hero3.jpeg'); 
            background-size: cover;
            background-position: center;
            z-index: -1;
            animation: zoomOutEffect 20s infinite alternate;
        }

        @keyframes zoomOutEffect {
            0% { transform: scale(1.2); }
            100% { transform: scale(1.0); }
        }*/

       /* .hero-overlay {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,0.4) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 50%, rgba(0,0,0,0.2) 100%); 
      
        }*/

        /* --- CTA BUTTON --- */
        .cta-container {
            z-index: 10;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .cta-btn {
            background-color: #D4AF37;
            color: #1a1a1a;
            padding: 18px 50px;
            font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 2px;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            border: none;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
        }

        .cta-btn:hover {
            background-color: #b59025;
            transform: translateY(-2px);
        }

        /* --- DOTS --- */
        .dots {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 30px;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
            display: flex;
            gap: 10px;
            z-index: 10;
        }

        .dot {
            width: 10px;
            height: 10px;
            border: 1px solid #fff;
            border-radius: 50%;
            cursor: pointer;
        }

        .dot.active {
            background-color: #fff;
        }

        /* --- RESPONSIVE --- */
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            header { padding: 15px 20px; }
            nav ul { display: none; }
            .logo { width: 60px; height: 60px; font-size: 1.5rem; }
        }


        /* --- HERO SLIDER STYLES --- */
        .hero-slider {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            z-index: -1; /* Behind content */
        }

        .slide {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background-size: cover;
            background-position: center;
            
            /* Fade Transition */
            opacity: 0;
            transition: opacity 1.5s ease-in-out;
            
            /* The Zoom Effect */
            animation: zoomOutEffect 20s infinite alternate;
        }

        /* The Active Slide is Visible */
        .slide.active {
            opacity: 1;
        }

        /* Reuse your existing Zoom Animation */
        @keyframes zoomOutEffect {
            0% { transform: scale(1.2); }
            100% { transform: scale(1.0); }
        }

        /* Ensure Overlay stays on top of slides */
        .hero-overlay {
            z-index: 0; 
        }
        .cta-container, .dots {
            z-index: 2;
        }




        /* --- TOGGLE BUTTON (Hidden on Desktop) --- */
                .menu-toggle {
                    display: none;
                    font-size: 1.5rem;
                    color: #000; /* Or #D4AF37 for Gold */
                    cursor: pointer;
                    margin-left: 20px;
                    z-index: 2000;
                }

                /* --- MOBILE STYLES (Triggers under 900px width) --- */
                @media (max-width: 900px) {
                    
                    /* 1. Show the Toggle Button */
                    .menu-toggle {
                        display: block;
                    }

                    /* 2. Hide the Desktop Menu initially */
                    nav ul {
                        position: fixed;
                        top: 0;
                        left: 0;
                        height: 100vh;
                        width: 100%;       
                        background-color: #1a1a1a; /* Dark Background */
                        
                        /* Flexbox for centering items vertically */
                        display: flex;
                        flex-direction: column;
                        align-items: center;
                        justify-content: center;
                        gap: 30px;
                        padding: 0;
                        margin: 0;
                        
                        /* Animation: Slide to the left to hide */
                        transform: translateX(-100%); 
                        transition: transform 0.4s ease-in-out;
                        z-index: 1500; 
                    }

                    /* 3. The 'Active' Class (Added by JS to show menu) */
                    nav ul.active {
                        transform: translateX(0); /* Slides onto screen */
                    }

                    /* 4. Link Styling for Mobile */
                    nav ul li {
                        list-style: none;
                    }

                    nav ul li a {
                        font-size: 1.5rem; 
                        color: #fff; /* White Text */
                        text-decoration: none;
                        font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
                    }
                }





       
       /* --- BRAND STORY SECTION STYLES --- */
        .story-section {
            background-color: #fff;
            padding: 100px 50px;
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        .story-container {
            max-width: 1200px;
            width: 100%;
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; /* Split 50/50 */
            gap: 80px;
            align-items: center;
        }

        /* Text Styling */
        .story-content {
            text-align: left;
        }

        .sub-heading {
            font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
            color: #D4AF37; /* Gold */
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            letter-spacing: 3px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            font-weight: 700;
            display: block;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
        }

        .main-heading {
            font-family: 'Cinzel', serif; /* Royal Font */
            color: #1a1a1a;
            font-size: 3rem;
            font-weight: 400;
            margin-bottom: 25px;
            line-height: 1.2;
        }

        .divider-line {
            width: 60px;
            height: 3px;
            background-color: #D4AF37;
            margin-bottom: 30px;
        }

        .story-text {
            font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
            color: #555;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            line-height: 1.8;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        /* Secondary Button Style (Outline) */
        .text-cta-btn {
            background: transparent;
            color: #1a1a1a;
            border: 2px solid #1a1a1a;
            padding: 12px 35px;
            font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 2px;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-top: 10px;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: all 0.3s;
        }

        .text-cta-btn:hover {
            background: #1a1a1a;
            color: #D4AF37;
            border-color: #1a1a1a;
        }

        /* Image Styling */
        .story-image-wrapper {
            position: relative;
        }

        .story-img {
            width: 100%;
            height: auto;
            display: block;
            box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
        }

        /* Decorative Gold Frame Offset */
        .image-frame {
            position: absolute;
            top: -20px;
            right: -20px;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            border: 2px solid #D4AF37;
            z-index: -1; /* Behind the image */
        }

        /* Mobile Responsive */
        @media (max-width: 900px) {
            .story-container {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr; /* Stack on top of each other */
                gap: 50px;
            }
            
            .story-content {
                text-align: center;
            }
            
            .divider-line {
                margin: 0 auto 30px auto; /* Center the line */
            }

            .main-heading {
                font-size: 2.2rem;
            }

            .image-frame {
                top: 15px;
                right: 15px; /* Adjust frame for mobile */
            }
        }










        /* --- VALUES SECTION STYLES --- */
        
        .values-section {
            padding: 80px 0;
            background-color: #fff;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .section-header { margin-bottom: 50px; }

        /* THE CONTAINER */
        .gallery-container {
            display: flex;
            width: 100%; /* Full width */
            max-width: 1600px; /* Constraints very wide screens */
            height: 600px; /* Taller height for drama */
            margin: 0 auto;
            overflow: hidden; /* Ensures no spillover */
            /* NO GAP SETTINGS: */
            gap: 0; 
            padding: 0;
        }

        /* INDIVIDUAL PANELS */
        .panel {
            background-size: cover;
            background-position: center;
            background-repeat: no-repeat;
            height: 100%;
            cursor: pointer;
            flex: 1; /* All items start equal width (1/6th) */
            position: relative;
            
            /* TRANSITION SETTINGS */
            transition: flex 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), filter 0.5s ease; /* Ultra smooth ease */
            
            /* VISUALS */
            filter: grayscale(100%) brightness(0.7); /* Black & White + Dark initially for "Bold" look */
            border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); /* Tiny separator line */
        }

        /* Remove border from last item */
        .panel:last-child {
            border-right: none;
        }

        /* --- HOVER EFFECT --- */
        
        .panel:hover {
            flex: 6; /* Expands to take up 50% of the screen (since others are 1) */
            filter: grayscale(0%) brightness(1); /* Returns to full color */
            z-index: 2;
        }

        /* CONTENT INSIDE PANELS */
        .panel-content {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 40px;
            left: 20px;
            text-align: left;
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(20px);
            transition: all 0.4s ease 0.3s; /* Delay ensures it appears only after expansion starts */
            width: 80%;
        }

        .panel:hover .panel-content {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateY(0);
        }

        .panel h3 {
            font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
            font-size: 2rem;
            color: #fff;
            margin-bottom: 5px;
            text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
            white-space: nowrap; /* Prevents breaking on animation */
        }

        .panel p {
            font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
            font-size: 1rem;
            color: #D4AF37; /* Gold Text */
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 2px;
            font-weight: 700;
            text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.8);
        }

        /* --- MOBILE RESPONSIVENESS --- */
        @media (max-width: 900px) {
            .gallery-container {
                flex-direction: column; /* Stack vertically */
                height: 100vh; /* Full screen height */
            }
            
            .panel {
                width: 100%; /* Full width strips */
                border-right: none;
                border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
            }

            .panel:hover {
                flex: 4; /* Less dramatic expansion on mobile */
            }

            .panel h3 { font-size: 1.5rem; }
        }





        /* --- ESSENTIALS MOSAIC STYLES --- */
        .essentials-section {
            padding: 20px 0;
            background-color: #fff;
        }

        .mosaic-container {
            max-width: 1400px;
            width: 95%;
            margin: 0 auto;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 20px; /* Gap between top row and bottom row */
        }

        /* --- THE GRID ITEMS --- */
        .mosaic-item {
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden; /* Keeps the zoom inside */
            cursor: pointer;
        }

        /* Top Full Width Item */
        .mosaic-item.full-width {
            height: 500px; /* Tall header image */
            width: 100%;
        }

        /* Bottom Row Container */
        .bottom-row {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; /* 3 Equal Columns */
            gap: 20px;
            height: 400px;
        }

        .mosaic-item.box {
            height: 100%; /* Fills the row height */
        }

        /* --- IMAGE STYLING & ANIMATION --- */
        .mosaic-img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background-size: cover;
            background-position: center;
            transition: transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.19, 1, 0.22, 1); /* Elegant slow ease */
        }

        /* Hover Effect: Scale Image */
        .mosaic-item:hover .mosaic-img {
            transform: scale(1.1);
        }

        /* --- TEXT CONTENT OVERLAY --- */
        .mosaic-content {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            justify-content: center;
            align-items: center;
            background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.25); /* Dark tint for text readability */
            transition: background-color 0.5s ease;
        }

        .mosaic-item:hover .mosaic-content {
            background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.1); /* Lightens on hover */
        }

        .mosaic-content h3 {
            font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
            color: #fff;
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
            text-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
            transform: translateY(0);
            transition: transform 0.5s ease;
        }

        /* Hover Effect: Text moves up slightly */
        .mosaic-item:hover .mosaic-content h3 {
            transform: translateY(-5px);
        }

        /* BUTTON STYLING */
        .shop-btn {
            font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
            color: #fff;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 2px;
            font-weight: 700;
            border-bottom: 2px solid #D4AF37; /* Gold Underline */
            padding-bottom: 5px;
            opacity: 0.9;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .mosaic-item:hover .shop-btn {
            color: #D4AF37; /* Text turns gold on hover */
            border-bottom-color: #fff; /* Line turns white */
            opacity: 1;
        }

        /* --- RESPONSIVE MOBILE --- */
        @media (max-width: 900px) {
            .bottom-row {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr; /* Stack vertically */
                height: auto; /* Allow height to grow */
                gap: 20px;
            }
            
            .mosaic-item.full-width {
                height: 350px;
            }

            .mosaic-item.box {
                height: 350px; /* Square shapes on mobile */
            }

            .mosaic-content h3 {
                font-size: 1.8rem; /* Smaller text on mobile */
            }
        }



         a.shop-btn {
                      text-decoration: none; /* Removes underline */
                      display: inline-block;
                      cursor: pointer;
                    }




/* --- VALUES SECTION STYLES --- */
        .values-strip-section {
            padding-top: 80px;
            background-color: #fff;
            text-align: center;
            
        }

        .icons-container {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 60px;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            margin-bottom: 60px;
            padding: 0 20px;
        }

        .value-item {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: center;
            width: 180px;
            opacity: 0; /* Hidden initially */
            animation-duration: 1s;
            animation-fill-mode: forwards;
        }

        /* --- 1. ICON ANIMATIONS (Right & Left) --- */
        
        .slide-left {
            animation-name: slideInLeft;
        }

        .slide-right {
            animation-name: slideInRight;
        }

        @keyframes slideInLeft {
            0% { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-100px); }
            100% { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
        }

        @keyframes slideInRight {
            0% { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(100px); }
            100% { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
        }

        /* Icon Styling */
        .icon-circle {
            width: 90px;
            height: 90px;
            border: 1.5px solid #1a1a1a;
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 2rem;
            color: #1a1a1a;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            transition: all 0.4s ease;
        }

        .value-item:hover .icon-circle {
            background-color: #D4AF37;
            border-color: #D4AF37;
            color: #fff;
            transform: translateY(-5px);
            box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
        }

        .value-item h4 {
            font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            color: #1a1a1a;
            margin-bottom: 5px;
            font-weight: 700;
        }

        .value-item p {
            font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            color: #777;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
        }

        /* --- WAVE & TEXT AREA --- */
        .wave-content-wrapper {
            position: relative;
            margin-bottom: -5px;
        }

        .wave-separator {
            display: block;
            width: 100%;
            height: auto;
        }

        .philosophy-text {
            background-color: #f4f1ea; 
            padding: 0 20px 100px 20px;
            margin-top: -2px;
        }

        .static-text {
            font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
            font-size: 3.5rem;
            color: #1a1a1a;
            margin: 0;
            line-height: 1.2;
            opacity: 0;
            animation: fadeIn 1s ease forwards 1.5s; /* Delays until icons are done */
        }

        @keyframes fadeIn {
            to { opacity: 1; }
        }

        /* --- 2. TYPEWRITER TEXT ANIMATION --- */
        
        .typewriter-text {
            font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
            font-size: 3.5rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: #D4AF37; /* Gold */
            margin: 0;
            line-height: 1.2;
            display: inline-block;
        }

        /* Initial state of letters: Hidden and slightly down */
        .typewriter-text span {
            opacity: 0;
            display: inline-block;
            transform: translateY(10px);
            animation: revealLetter 0.05s forwards;
        }

        @keyframes revealLetter {
            to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
        }

        /* --- DELAY LOOP FOR EACH LETTER --- */
        /* This creates the "one by one" effect */
        .typewriter-text span:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 2.0s; }
        .typewriter-text span:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 2.1s; }
        .typewriter-text span:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 2.2s; }
        .typewriter-text span:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 2.3s; }
        .typewriter-text span:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 2.4s; }
        .typewriter-text span:nth-child(6) { animation-delay: 2.5s; }
        .typewriter-text span:nth-child(7) { animation-delay: 2.6s; }
        .typewriter-text span:nth-child(8) { animation-delay: 2.7s; }
        .typewriter-text span:nth-child(9) { animation-delay: 2.8s; }
        .typewriter-text span:nth-child(10) { animation-delay: 2.9s; }
        .typewriter-text span:nth-child(11) { animation-delay: 3.0s; }
        .typewriter-text span:nth-child(12) { animation-delay: 3.1s; }
        .typewriter-text span:nth-child(13) { animation-delay: 3.2s; }
        .typewriter-text span:nth-child(14) { animation-delay: 3.3s; }
        .typewriter-text span:nth-child(15) { animation-delay: 3.4s; }
        .typewriter-text span:nth-child(16) { animation-delay: 3.5s; }
        .typewriter-text span:nth-child(17) { animation-delay: 3.6s; }
        .typewriter-text span:nth-child(18) { animation-delay: 3.7s; }
        .typewriter-text span:nth-child(19) { animation-delay: 3.8s; }
        .typewriter-text span:nth-child(20) { animation-delay: 3.9s; }
        .typewriter-text span:nth-child(21) { animation-delay: 4.0s; }
        .typewriter-text span:nth-child(22) { animation-delay: 4.1s; }
        .typewriter-text span:nth-child(23) { animation-delay: 4.2s; }
        .typewriter-text span:nth-child(24) { animation-delay: 4.3s; }
        .typewriter-text span:nth-child(25) { animation-delay: 4.4s; }

        /* Mobile Adjustments */
        @media (max-width: 900px) {
            .icons-container { gap: 30px; }
            .static-text, .typewriter-text { font-size: 2.2rem; }
            
            /* On mobile, stack text to prevent breaking issues */
            .typewriter-text { display: block; margin-top: 10px; }
        }





        /* --- FOOTER STYLES --- */
        .footer-section {
            background-color: #1a1a1a; /* Deep Charcoal */
            color: #fff;
            margin-top: 0;
        }

        /* Newsletter Strip */
        .newsletter-strip {
            background-color: #222; /* Slightly lighter than footer bg */
            padding: 50px 50px;
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
        }

        .newsletter-content h3 {
            font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
            color: #D4AF37; /* Gold */
            font-size: 1.8rem;
            margin-bottom: 5px;
        }

        .newsletter-content p {
            font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
            color: #ccc;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
        }

        .newsletter-form {
            display: flex;
            gap: 10px;
        }

        .email-input {
            padding: 15px 20px;
            width: 300px;
            background: transparent;
            border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
            color: #fff;
            font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
        }

        .subscribe-btn {
            padding: 15px 30px;
            background-color: #D4AF37;
            color: #1a1a1a;
            border: none;
            font-weight: 700;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: all 0.3s;
        }

        .subscribe-btn:hover {
            background-color: #fff;
        }

        /* Main Footer Area */
        .footer-main {
            padding: 80px 50px;
        }

        .footer-container {
            max-width: 1400px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; /* Brand col is wider */
            gap: 50px;
        }

        .footer-col h4 {
            font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
            color: #fff;
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            margin-bottom: 25px;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
        }

        .footer-col ul {
            list-style: none;
        }

        .footer-col ul li {
            margin-bottom: 12px;
        }

        .footer-col a {
            text-decoration: none;
            color: #aaa;
            font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            transition: color 0.3s;
        }

        .footer-col a:hover {
            color: #D4AF37; /* Turns Gold on hover */
        }

        /* Brand Column Specifics */
            .footer-logo {
                display: flex;
                align-items: center;
                justify-content: flex-start; /* Aligns logo to the left */
                margin-bottom: 20px;
            }

            /* Style the image itself */
            .footer-img {
                width: 150px; /* Adjust this width based on your logo's shape */
                height: auto; /* Maintains aspect ratio */
                object-fit: contain;
                
                /* Optional: If your logo is black text and needs to be white, use this filter */
                /* filter: brightness(0) invert(1); */
            }

        .brand-desc {
            color: #aaa;
            line-height: 1.6;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            margin-bottom: 25px;
            max-width: 300px;
        }

        .social-icons {
            display: flex;
            gap: 20px;
        }

        .social-icons i {
            color: #fff;
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: color 0.3s;
        }

        .social-icons i:hover {
            color: #D4AF37;
        }

        /* Contact Info */
        .contact-col p {
            color: #aaa;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
        }

        /* Footer Bottom */
        .footer-bottom {
            background-color: #111; /* Darkest shade */
            padding: 20px 50px;
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            color: #666;
        }

        .payment-icons {
            display: flex;
            gap: 15px;
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            color: #888;
        }

        /* Responsive */
        @media (max-width: 900px) {
            .newsletter-strip {
                flex-direction: column;
                text-align: center;
                gap: 20px;
            }
            
            .newsletter-form {
                flex-direction: column;
                width: 100%;
            }
            
            .email-input { width: 100%; }

            .footer-container {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr; /* Stack all columns */
                gap: 40px;
            }
            
            .footer-bottom {
                flex-direction: column;
                gap: 15px;
                text-align: center;
            }
        }



            /* --- TOGGLE BUTTON STYLES --- */
            .menu-toggle {
                display: none;      /* Hidden on Desktop */
                font-size: 1.5rem;
                color: #fff;        /* White icon */
                cursor: pointer;
                z-index: 2000;      /* Sit on top of everything */
            }

            /* --- MOBILE STYLES (Max Width 900px) --- */
            @media (max-width: 900px) {
                
                /* 1. Show the Toggle Button */
                .menu-toggle {
                    display: block !important;
                }

                /* 2. The Menu Drawer */
                nav ul {
                    position: fixed;
                    top: 0;
                    left: 0;
                    height: 100vh;
                    width: 100%;       /* Full width on mobile for better touch */
                    background-color: #1a1a1a;
                    
                    /* Flexbox for centering items */
                    display: flex;
                    flex-direction: column;
                    align-items: center;
                    justify-content: center;
                    gap: 30px;
                    
                    /* Animation properties */
                    transform: translateX(-100%); /* Hidden to the left */
                    transition: transform 0.4s ease-in-out;
                    z-index: 1500; /* Behind the toggle button but above content */
                }

                /* 3. The 'Active' Class (Added by JS) */
                nav ul.active {
                    transform: translateX(0) !important; /* Slide in */
                }

                /* 4. Link Styling */
                nav ul li a {
                    font-size: 1.5rem; /* Larger text for mobile */
                    color: #fff;
                }
            }