/* ==========================================================================
   AuraLuxe Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery Clinic - Main Stylesheet
   Luxury Medical & Cosmetic Dermatology Palette
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  --primary-color: #B38B59;
  --primary-dark: #916c3e;
  --primary-light: #dfc8a7;
  --primary-subtle: #f7f2ea;
  --primary-glow: rgba(179, 139, 89, 0.18);
  --dark-color: #222222;
  --dark-accent: #181818;
  --light-color: #F8F6F2;
  --cream-color: #FAF8F5;
  --text-color: #555555;
  --text-dark: #2d2d2d;
  --text-muted: #828282;
  --border-color: #E8E2D8;
  --border-light: #F0EBE1;
  --success-color: #2d8a5e;
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --radius-pill: 50px;
  --transition-base: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
  --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  --shadow-lg: 0 18px 45px rgba(179, 139, 89, 0.12);
  --shadow-dark: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  --font-serif: 'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif;
  --font-sans: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
}

/* Base Setup */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: var(--text-color);
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-size: 16px;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, .font-serif {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  color: var(--dark-color);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: var(--dark-color);
  font-weight: 600;
}

a {
  color: var(--primary-color);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

a:hover {
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}

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

/* Top Information Bar */
.topbar {
  background-color: var(--dark-accent);
  color: #c4c4c4;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.topbar a {
  color: #c4c4c4;
}

.topbar a:hover {
  color: var(--primary-light);
}

.topbar-social a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  margin-left: 6px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.topbar-social a:hover {
  background: var(--primary-color);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Header & Navigation */
.site-header {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  z-index: 1030;
}

.site-header.sticky-top {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.navbar-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.brand-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color), var(--primary-dark));
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px var(--primary-glow);
}

.brand-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark-color);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.brand-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  font-weight: 600;
  display: block;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--dark-color) !important;
  padding: 0.6rem 1rem !important;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--primary-color) !important;
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 1rem;
  right: 1rem;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--primary-color);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.nav-link.active::after,
.nav-link:hover::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* Custom Buttons */
.btn {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.btn-primary-gold {
  background-color: var(--primary-color);
  border-color: var(--primary-color);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px var(--primary-glow);
}

.btn-primary-gold:hover, .btn-primary-gold:focus {
  background-color: var(--primary-dark);
  border-color: var(--primary-dark);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(179, 139, 89, 0.28);
}

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

.btn-outline-gold:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary-color);
  border-color: var(--primary-color);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-dark-luxury {
  background-color: var(--dark-color);
  border-color: var(--dark-color);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.btn-dark-luxury:hover {
  background-color: var(--dark-accent);
  border-color: var(--dark-accent);
  color: var(--primary-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline-dark-luxury {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--dark-color);
  color: var(--dark-color);
}

.btn-outline-dark-luxury:hover {
  background-color: var(--dark-color);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* Badges and Tags */
.badge-gold-subtle {
  background-color: var(--primary-subtle);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.badge-dark-subtle {
  background-color: rgba(34, 34, 34, 0.07);
  color: var(--dark-color);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

/* Sections */
.section-padding {
  padding: 90px 0;
}

.section-padding-sm {
  padding: 50px 0;
}

.bg-cream {
  background-color: var(--cream-color);
}

.bg-light-soft {
  background-color: var(--light-color);
}

.bg-dark-luxury {
  background-color: var(--dark-color);
  color: #e0e0e0;
}

.bg-dark-luxury h1, 
.bg-dark-luxury h2, 
.bg-dark-luxury h3, 
.bg-dark-luxury h4 {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.section-title-wrap {
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.section-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .section-title {
    font-size: 3rem;
  }
}

.section-desc {
  color: var(--text-color);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  max-width: 680px;
}

/* Page Banner / Hero Subpages */
.page-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(34, 34, 34, 0.92), rgba(21, 21, 21, 0.88)), 
              url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1629909613654-28e377c37b09?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1920&q=80') center/cover no-repeat;
  padding: 90px 0 70px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  position: relative;
}

.page-banner h1 {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.breadcrumb {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  background: transparent;
  padding: 0;
}

.breadcrumb-item a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.breadcrumb-item a:hover {
  color: var(--primary-light);
}

.breadcrumb-item.active {
  color: var(--primary-light);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.breadcrumb-item + .breadcrumb-item::before {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

/* Homepage Hero */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 88vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(105deg, #FAF8F5 0%, #F5EFE6 50%, #ECE2D4 100%);
  padding: 70px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: -10%;
  right: 10%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(179, 139, 89, 0.2) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 70%);
  filter: blur(50px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 3.85rem;
  }
}

.hero-lead {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--text-color);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  max-width: 540px;
}

.hero-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
}

.hero-img-main {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  object-fit: cover;
  width: 100%;
  height: 540px;
}

.hero-floating-card {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 25px;
  left: -20px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  padding: 16px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(179, 139, 89, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
  max-width: 280px;
  animation: floatCard 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes floatCard {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}

.hero-floating-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 30px;
  right: -15px;
  background: var(--dark-color);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  text-align: center;
}

/* Statistics Counter Cards */
.stats-banner {
  background-color: var(--dark-color);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 55px 0;
  position: relative;
  margin-top: -30px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-dark);
  z-index: 10;
}

.stat-item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 15px 20px;
}

.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 3.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-light);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

/* Treatment Cards */
.treatment-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.treatment-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--primary-light);
}

.treatment-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  height: 230px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #eaeaea;
}

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

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

.treatment-category-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  background: rgba(34, 34, 34, 0.85);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.treatment-card-body {
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.treatment-card-title {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.treatment-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-color);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.treatment-card-footer {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding-top: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.treatment-price {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.treatment-price strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
}

/* Doctor Cards */
.doctor-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  height: 100%;
}

.doctor-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--primary-light);
}

.doctor-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  height: 310px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #f1ede8;
}

.doctor-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.doctor-card:hover .doctor-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.doctor-exp-tag {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  background: rgba(34, 34, 34, 0.9);
  color: var(--primary-light);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.doctor-card-body {
  padding: 24px;
}

.doctor-name {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.doctor-spec {
  color: var(--primary-color);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.doctor-qual {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Before & After Plastic Surgery Comparison Component (Standard & Interactive)
   ========================================================================== */
.before-after-section {
  background: #181818;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.before-after-section h1,
.before-after-section h2,
.before-after-section h3,
.before-after-section h4 {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.before-after-section p,
.before-after-section .section-desc {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82) !important;
}

/* Gallery Card Wrapper */
.gallery-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.gallery-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--primary-color);
}

.gallery-card .gallery-card-body {
  padding: 24px;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

/* Core Before & After Component */
.before-after {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 360px;
  overflow: hidden;
  user-select: none;
  background-color: #1a1a1a;
  cursor: ew-resize;
}

.before-after--large {
  height: 500px;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .before-after {
    height: 320px;
  }
  .before-after--large {
    height: 420px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .before-after {
    height: 280px;
  }
  .before-after--large {
    height: 320px;
  }
}

/* Image Elements inside Before-After */
.before-after__image {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  user-select: none;
  pointer-events: none;
  -webkit-user-drag: none;
}

.before-after__image--after {
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Clip Container holding the Before Image */
.before-after__clip {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 2;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

/* The Before Image must NOT shrink with .before-after__clip */
.before-after__image--before {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  max-width: none;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Draggable Vertical Divider */
.before-after__divider {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  width: 3px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  z-index: 5;
  cursor: ew-resize;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  touch-action: none;
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  transition: background-color 0.15s ease;
}

.before-after__divider:focus-visible {
  background-color: var(--primary-light, #D4AF37);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(179, 139, 89, 0.5), 0 0 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

/* Handle on the Divider */
.before-after__handle {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #B38B59;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 2px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  cursor: ew-resize;
  touch-action: none;
  border: 2px solid #FFFFFF;
  transition: transform 0.15s ease, background-color 0.15s ease;
}

.before-after__handle i {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.before-after__divider:active .before-after__handle,
.before-after.is-dragging .before-after__handle {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1);
  background: #966f3f;
}

/* Before & After Floating Labels */
.before-after__label {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.68);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  z-index: 6;
  pointer-events: none;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.before-label {
  left: 16px;
}

.after-label {
  right: 16px;
  background: rgba(179, 139, 89, 0.85);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

/* Modal Specific Adjustments */
#caseDetailModal .modal-dialog {
  max-width: 860px;
}

#caseDetailModal .before-after {
  border-radius: 8px;
}

/* Testimonial Cards */
.testimonial-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.quote-icon {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: var(--primary-light);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.testimonial-text {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: var(--text-color);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.patient-info-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.patient-avatar {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid var(--primary-color);
}

.patient-name {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark-color);
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.patient-treatment {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.star-rating {
  color: #e5a93b;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

/* Feature/Why Choose Us Box */
.feature-box {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 35px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  height: 100%;
}

.feature-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--primary-color);
}

.feature-icon-box {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--primary-subtle);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.feature-box:hover .feature-icon-box {
  background: var(--primary-color);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Blog Cards */
.blog-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--primary-light);
}

.blog-thumb {
  height: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.blog-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.blog-body {
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.blog-meta {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.blog-meta span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.blog-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.blog-title a {
  color: var(--dark-color);
}

.blog-title a:hover {
  color: var(--primary-color);
}

.blog-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-color);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* Accordion FAQs */
.custom-accordion .accordion-item {
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm) !important;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.custom-accordion .accordion-button {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--dark-color);
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 18px 24px;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.custom-accordion .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  background-color: var(--cream-color);
}

.custom-accordion .accordion-button::after {
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 16 16' fill='%23B38B59'%3e%3cpath fill-rule='evenodd' d='M1.646 4.646a.5.5 0 0 1 .708 0L8 10.293l5.646-5.647a.5.5 0 0 1 .708.708l-6 6a.5.5 0 0 1-.708 0l-6-6a.5.5 0 0 1 0-.708z'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
}

.custom-accordion .accordion-body {
  padding: 20px 24px;
  color: var(--text-color);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Multi-Step Appointment Form */
.booking-wizard-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  padding: 40px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .booking-wizard-card {
    padding: 24px 18px;
  }
}

.step-indicator {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.step-indicator::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  left: 30px;
  right: 30px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--border-color);
  z-index: 1;
}

.step-item {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: center;
  flex: 1;
}

.step-circle {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 2px solid var(--border-color);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.step-item.active .step-circle {
  background: var(--primary-color);
  border-color: var(--primary-color);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px var(--primary-glow);
}

.step-item.completed .step-circle {
  background: var(--dark-color);
  border-color: var(--dark-color);
  color: var(--primary-light);
}

.step-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: block;
}

.step-item.active .step-label {
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.step-item.completed .step-label {
  color: var(--dark-color);
}

.time-slot-btn {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 10px 14px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--dark-color);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  width: 100%;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: center;
}

.time-slot-btn:hover:not(:disabled) {
  border-color: var(--primary-color);
  background: var(--primary-subtle);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.time-slot-btn.selected {
  border-color: var(--primary-color);
  background: var(--primary-color);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.time-slot-btn:disabled {
  opacity: 0.4;
  cursor: not-allowed;
  background: #f0f0f0;
}

/* Filter Controls */
.filter-pills-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.filter-pill {
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--dark-color);
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.filter-pill:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary-color);
  color: var(--primary-color);
}

.filter-pill.active {
  background: var(--dark-color);
  border-color: var(--dark-color);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Call to Action Banner */
.cta-banner-wrap {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark-accent), var(--dark-color));
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 70px 50px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-dark);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .cta-banner-wrap {
    padding: 40px 24px;
  }
}

.cta-banner-wrap::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -20%;
  width: 450px;
  height: 450px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(179, 139, 89, 0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Footer */
.site-footer {
  background-color: #161616;
  color: #a8a8a8;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  padding-top: 80px;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--primary-color);
}

.site-footer h5 {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.site-footer h5::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 35px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--primary-color);
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

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

.footer-links a {
  color: #a8a8a8;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--primary-light);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.footer-contact-icon {
  color: var(--primary-color);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.footer-bottom {
  background: #0f0f0f;
  padding: 22px 0;
  margin-top: 60px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.newsletter-form .form-control {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill) 0 0 var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 12px 18px;
}

.newsletter-form .form-control:focus {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--primary-color);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.newsletter-form .btn {
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-pill) var(--radius-pill) 0;
}

/* Lightbox Modal Custom */
.lightbox-modal .modal-content {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
}

.lightbox-modal .btn-close {
  filter: invert(1);
  opacity: 0.9;
}

/* Utilities */
.text-gold {
  color: var(--primary-color) !important;
}

.bg-gold {
  background-color: var(--primary-color) !important;
}

.border-gold {
  border-color: var(--primary-color) !important;
}

.rounded-custom {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md) !important;
}

.rounded-lg-custom {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg) !important;
}

.shadow-custom {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   User Panel, Authentication & Dashboard Styles
   ========================================================================== */

/* OTP Digit Box Styling */
.otp-digit-box {
  width: 48px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-color);
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--dark-color);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.otp-digit-box:focus {
  border-color: var(--primary-color);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--primary-glow);
  outline: none;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Luxury Dropdown Menu */
.luxury-dropdown {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 8px 0;
  min-width: 220px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.luxury-dropdown .dropdown-item {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.luxury-dropdown .dropdown-item:hover {
  background-color: var(--cream-color);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}

/* User Sidebar Navigation */
.user-panel-sidebar {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
}

.user-sidebar-nav .nav-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.user-sidebar-nav .nav-link i {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--primary-color);
}

.user-sidebar-nav .nav-link:hover {
  background-color: var(--cream-color);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.user-sidebar-nav .nav-link.active {
  background-color: var(--dark-accent);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.user-sidebar-nav .nav-link.active i {
  color: var(--primary-light);
}

/* Dashboard Metric Cards */
.dashboard-stat-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 20px;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.dashboard-stat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--primary-light);
}

.stat-icon-wrap {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.stat-icon-gold {
  background-color: var(--cream-color);
  color: var(--primary-color);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.stat-icon-blue {
  background-color: #ebf5ff;
  color: #0066cc;
}

.stat-icon-green {
  background-color: #edfbf2;
  color: #28a745;
}

.stat-icon-red {
  background-color: #fff1f0;
  color: #dc3545;
}

/* Status Badges */
.badge-status-upcoming {
  background-color: #ebf5ff;
  color: #0066cc;
  border: 1px solid #cce5ff;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.badge-status-confirmed {
  background-color: #e6f7ee;
  color: #198754;
  border: 1px solid #b7ebcf;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.badge-status-pending {
  background-color: #fff9e6;
  color: #b78103;
  border: 1px solid #ffe69c;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.badge-status-completed {
  background-color: #f0f0f0;
  color: #555555;
  border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.badge-status-cancelled {
  background-color: #feebe9;
  color: #dc3545;
  border: 1px solid #fccac7;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

/* Appointment Action Buttons & Slots */
.appointment-action-btn {
  padding: 6px 12px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.slot-pill-btn {
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--dark-color);
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  text-align: center;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.slot-pill-btn:hover:not(:disabled) {
  border-color: var(--primary-color);
  background: var(--cream-color);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.slot-pill-btn.active {
  background: var(--dark-accent);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--dark-accent);
}

.slot-pill-btn:disabled, .slot-pill-btn.booked {
  background: #f5f5f5;
  color: #a0a0a0;
  border-color: #e0e0e0;
  cursor: not-allowed;
  text-decoration: line-through;
}

/* Print Styles for Appointment Confirmation */
@media print {
  .topbar, .site-header, .site-footer, .no-print, .user-panel-sidebar, .btn {
    display: none !important;
  }
  body {
    background: #fff !important;
    color: #000 !important;
  }
  .print-card {
    box-shadow: none !important;
    border: 1px solid #ddd !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Comprehensive Contrast & Color Inversion Safeguards
   ========================================================================== */

/* Dark Sections, Hero, CTA, and Footers */
.dark-section,
.bg-dark,
.bg-dark-luxury,
.bg-dark-accent,
.hero-dark,
.cta-dark,
.footer-dark,
.site-footer,
.cta-banner-wrap {
  background-color: #181818;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.dark-section h1, .dark-section h2, .dark-section h3, .dark-section h4, .dark-section h5, .dark-section h6,
.bg-dark h1, .bg-dark h2, .bg-dark h3, .bg-dark h4, .bg-dark h5, .bg-dark h6,
.bg-dark-luxury h1, .bg-dark-luxury h2, .bg-dark-luxury h3, .bg-dark-luxury h4, .bg-dark-luxury h5, .bg-dark-luxury h6,
.bg-dark-accent h1, .bg-dark-accent h2, .bg-dark-accent h3, .bg-dark-accent h4, .bg-dark-accent h5, .bg-dark-accent h6,
.footer-dark h1, .footer-dark h2, .footer-dark h3, .footer-dark h4, .footer-dark h5, .footer-dark h6,
.site-footer h1, .site-footer h2, .site-footer h3, .site-footer h4, .site-footer h5, .site-footer h6,
.cta-dark h1, .cta-dark h2, .cta-dark h3, .cta-dark h4, .cta-dark h5, .cta-dark h6,
.cta-banner-wrap h1, .cta-banner-wrap h2, .cta-banner-wrap h3, .cta-banner-wrap h4, .cta-banner-wrap h5, .cta-banner-wrap h6 {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.dark-section p, .dark-section span, .dark-section li, .dark-section .lead,
.bg-dark p, .bg-dark span, .bg-dark li, .bg-dark .lead,
.bg-dark-luxury p, .bg-dark-luxury span, .bg-dark-luxury li, .bg-dark-luxury .lead,
.bg-dark-accent p, .bg-dark-accent span, .bg-dark-accent li, .bg-dark-accent .lead,
.footer-dark p, .footer-dark span, .footer-dark li,
.site-footer p, .site-footer span, .site-footer li,
.cta-dark p, .cta-dark span, .cta-dark li, .cta-dark .lead,
.cta-banner-wrap p, .cta-banner-wrap span, .cta-banner-wrap li, .cta-banner-wrap .lead {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
}

.dark-section a:not(.btn):not(.badge),
.bg-dark a:not(.btn):not(.badge),
.bg-dark-luxury a:not(.btn):not(.badge),
.bg-dark-accent a:not(.btn):not(.badge),
.footer-dark a:not(.btn):not(.badge),
.site-footer a:not(.btn):not(.badge),
.cta-banner-wrap a:not(.btn):not(.badge) {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.dark-section a:not(.btn):not(.badge):hover,
.bg-dark a:not(.btn):not(.badge):hover,
.bg-dark-luxury a:not(.btn):not(.badge):hover,
.bg-dark-accent a:not(.btn):not(.badge):hover,
.footer-dark a:not(.btn):not(.badge):hover,
.site-footer a:not(.btn):not(.badge):hover,
.cta-banner-wrap a:not(.btn):not(.badge):hover {
  color: var(--primary-light);
}

.dark-section i:not(.text-gold):not(.text-warning):not(.text-danger):not(.text-success),
.bg-dark i:not(.text-gold):not(.text-warning):not(.text-danger):not(.text-success),
.bg-dark-luxury i:not(.text-gold):not(.text-warning):not(.text-danger):not(.text-success),
.site-footer i:not(.text-gold):not(.text-warning):not(.text-danger):not(.text-success) {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Override accidental Bootstrap dark text classes inside dark sections */
.bg-dark .text-dark,
.bg-dark-luxury .text-dark,
.bg-dark-accent .text-dark,
.dark-section .text-dark,
.site-footer .text-dark,
.cta-banner-wrap .text-dark {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.bg-dark .text-body,
.bg-dark-luxury .text-body,
.bg-dark-accent .text-body,
.dark-section .text-body,
.site-footer .text-body {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88) !important;
}

.bg-dark .text-muted,
.bg-dark-luxury .text-muted,
.bg-dark-accent .text-muted,
.dark-section .text-muted,
.site-footer .text-muted {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65) !important;
}

.bg-dark .text-secondary,
.bg-dark-luxury .text-secondary,
.bg-dark-accent .text-secondary,
.dark-section .text-secondary,
.site-footer .text-secondary {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78) !important;
}

/* Dark Cards */
.dark-card,
.card-dark {
  background: #181818;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.dark-card h1, .dark-card h2, .dark-card h3, .dark-card h4, .dark-card h5, .dark-card h6,
.card-dark h1, .card-dark h2, .card-dark h3, .card-dark h4, .card-dark h5, .card-dark h6 {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.dark-card p, .dark-card span,
.card-dark p, .card-dark span {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

/* Hero Section Contrast */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
}

.hero-section h1,
.hero-section h2,
.hero-section h3,
.hero-section h4 {
  color: var(--dark-color);
}

.hero-section.hero-dark,
.hero-section.dark-overlay {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.hero-section.hero-dark h1,
.hero-section.hero-dark h2,
.hero-section.hero-dark p,
.hero-section.hero-dark span {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Form Controls & Labels Contrast */
.form-control,
.form-select {
  color: var(--dark-color);
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.form-label {
  color: var(--dark-color);
}

.dark-section .form-label,
.bg-dark .form-label,
.bg-dark-luxury .form-label,
.bg-dark-accent .form-label {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.dark-section .form-control,
.dark-section .form-select,
.bg-dark .form-control,
.bg-dark .form-select,
.bg-dark-luxury .form-control,
.bg-dark-luxury .form-select,
.bg-dark-accent .form-control,
.bg-dark-accent .form-select {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.dark-section .form-control:focus,
.bg-dark .form-control:focus,
.bg-dark-luxury .form-control:focus,
.bg-dark-accent .form-control:focus {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--primary-color);
}

.dark-section .form-control::placeholder,
.bg-dark .form-control::placeholder,
.bg-dark-luxury .form-control::placeholder,
.bg-dark-accent .form-control::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

/* Modal Contrast */
.modal-content {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--dark-color);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.modal-content h1, .modal-content h2, .modal-content h3, .modal-content h4, .modal-content h5, .modal-content h6 {
  color: var(--dark-color);
}

.modal-content p {
  color: var(--text-color);
}

.modal-content .form-label {
  color: var(--dark-color);
}

.modal-header.bg-dark h1,
.modal-header.bg-dark h2,
.modal-header.bg-dark h3,
.modal-header.bg-dark h4,
.modal-header.bg-dark h5,
.modal-header.bg-dark h6,
.modal-header.bg-dark .modal-title {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

/* Accordion Contrast */
.accordion-item {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--dark-color);
}

.accordion-button {
  color: var(--dark-color);
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  background: #f8f6f2;
}

.accordion-body {
  color: var(--text-color);
}

/* Dashboard & User Panel Contrast */
.dashboard-sidebar {
  background: #181818;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.dashboard-sidebar a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.80);
}

.dashboard-sidebar a:hover,
.dashboard-sidebar a.active {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background: rgba(179, 139, 89, 0.20);
}

.dashboard-table {
  color: var(--dark-color);
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Dropdown Menu Contrast */
.dropdown-menu {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.dropdown-menu .dropdown-item {
  color: var(--dark-color);
}

.dropdown-menu .dropdown-item:hover,
.dropdown-menu .dropdown-item:focus {
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  background: var(--cream-color);
}

.dropdown-menu-dark {
  background: #181818;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.dropdown-menu-dark .dropdown-item {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.dropdown-menu-dark .dropdown-item:hover {
  background: rgba(179, 139, 89, 0.25);
  color: var(--primary-light);
}

/* Image Sizing and Proportions */
img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

.card-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 280px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.doctor-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 310px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.hero-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.treatment-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 230px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.blog-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 240px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.patient-avatar {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.ba-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}