/* 
 * WedConnect - South Africa Design System & Core Styles
 * Refined for a high-end, elegant wedding experience.
 */

:root {
    /* Color Palette - WedConnect Premium Pink */
    --primary: #d9a2a2; /* Sophisticated Blush Pink */
    --primary-light: #f2e1e1;
    --primary-dark: #b87d7d;
    --accent: #f2d7d7; /* Soft Rose */
    --secondary: #2d3436; /* Soft Charcoal */
    --bg-main: #ffffff;
    --bg-ivory: #fff9f9; /* Subtle Pinkish Ivory */
    --text-dark: #1a1a1a;
    --text-muted: #6b7280;
    --white: #ffffff;
    
    /* Layout Tokens */
    --h-padding: 32px;
    --v-padding: 100px;
    --radius-sm: 8px;
    --radius-md: 16px;
    --radius-lg: 40px;
    --header-height: 90px;
    
    /* Effects */
    --glass-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    --shadow-soft: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

/* 🧊 UTILITY INJECTION: DESIGN TOKENS */
.mb-2  { margin-bottom: 2px; }
.mb-4  { margin-bottom: 4px; }
.mb-8  { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.mb-12 { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.mb-16 { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.mb-20 { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.mb-24 { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.mb-32 { margin-bottom: 32px; }
.mb-40 { margin-bottom: 40px; }
.mb-48 { margin-bottom: 48px; }
.mb-80 { margin-bottom: 80px; }

.w-8  { width: 8px;  height: 8px; }
.w-10 { width: 10px; height: 10px; }
.w-12 { width: 12px; height: 12px; }
.w-14 { width: 14px; height: 14px; }
.w-16 { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
.w-18 { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.w-20 { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.w-24 { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.w-32 { width: 32px; height: 32px; }
.w-40 { width: 40px; height: 40px; }
.w-44 { width: 44px; height: 44px; }

/* Global Reset & Base */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

body {
    font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, sans-serif;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    line-height: 1.6;
    background: var(--bg-main);
}

h1, h2, h3, .logo__text {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.container {
    max-width: 1240px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--h-padding);
}

/* Header & Navigation [Fixed White Background] */
.header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: var(--header-height);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    z-index: 1000;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    background: var(--white); /* White background by default for visibility */
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05); /* Subtle separation */
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
}

/* Global Section Framework */
.section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    background: var(--white);
    clear: both;
}

.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 80px;
}

.section--alt { background: var(--bg-ivory); }
.no-bottom-padding { padding-bottom: 0 !important; }

.header--scrolled {
    height: 72px;
    background: var(--glass-bg);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.container--nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
}

.logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
    line-height: 1;
}

.logo__brand {
    font-family: 'Pinyon Script', cursive;
    font-size: 42px;
    color: var(--primary);
    letter-spacing: 0px;
    display: block;
    margin-top: 4px; /* Tiny adjustment for baseline alignment */
}

/* Centered Navigation */
.nav {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .header { height: auto; padding: 20px 0; position: relative; }
    .container--nav { flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
    .nav { position: static; transform: none; }
    .nav__list { gap: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; }
    .header__actions { gap: 12px; }
    .logo__brand { font-size: 32px !important; }
}

.header__actions { display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: center; }

/* Buttons & Elements */
.btn {
    padding: 12px 28px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 14px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s;
    border: none;
    font-family: inherit;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-decoration: none !important; /* Eliminate browser underlining */
    display: inline-block;
}

.btn--primary {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(217, 162, 162, 0.2);
}

.btn--primary:hover {
    background: var(--primary-dark);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn--secondary {
    background: var(--secondary);
    color: var(--white);
}

.btn--text { background: transparent; color: var(--text-dark); }
.btn--text:hover { color: var(--primary); }

/* Hero Section (Carousel-Ready) */
.hero {
    min-height: 90vh;
    padding-top: 100px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    color: var(--white); /* White text for contrast on images */
}

.hero__carousel {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero__slide {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: heroCrossfade 20s infinite; /* 5 images * 4s = 20s loop */
}

.hero__slide:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0s; }
.hero__slide:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 4s; }
.hero__slide:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 8s; }
.hero__slide:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 12s; }
.hero__slide:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 16s; }

@keyframes heroCrossfade {
    0%   { opacity: 0; }
    5%   { opacity: 1; }  /* Fade in fast (1s) */
    20%  { opacity: 1; }  /* Stay for 3s */
    25%  { opacity: 0; }  /* Fade out fast (1s) */
    100% { opacity: 0; }
}

.hero__overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4); /* Darker overlay for readability on images */
    z-index: 2;
}

.hero__content { 
    text-align: center; 
    z-index: 5; 
    margin: 0 auto; 
    max-width: 1200px;
    padding: 40px;
}

.hero__title {
    font-size: 72px;
    line-height: 1.05;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    color: var(--white);
}

.hero__title .highlight {
    color: var(--primary);
    position: relative;
    font-style: italic;
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.hero__subtitle {
    font-size: 20px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    max-width: 650px;
    margin: 0 auto 56px;
    font-weight: 300;
}

/* Hero Search Bar */
.search-bar {
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 10px;
    border-radius: 80px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
}

.search-bar__field { flex: 1; display: flex; align-items: center; padding: 0 24px; }
.search-bar__field--border { border-left: 1px solid #f0f0f0; }
.search-bar__icon { color: var(--primary); margin-right: 12px; width: 18px; }
.search-bar__input, .search-bar__select { border: none; outline: none; width: 100%; font-size: 16px; padding: 12px 0; color: var(--text-dark); }
.btn--search { padding: 16px 48px; }

/* Section Refinements */
.section { padding: var(--v-padding) 0; }
.bg-alt { background: var(--bg-ivory); }
.section-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 72px; }
.section-title { font-size: 48px; margin-bottom: 16px; color: var(--text-dark); }
.section-subtitle { font-size: 18px; color: var(--text-muted); font-weight: 300; }

.container--full { max-width: 100%; padding: 0; }

/* Province Infinite Carousel */
.provinces-track {
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 40px 0;
    position: relative;
    width: 100vw;
    left: 50%;
    right: 50%;
    margin-left: -50vw;
    margin-right: -50vw;
}

.provinces-carousel {
    display: flex;
    width: max-content;
    animation: scrollProvinces 120s linear infinite; /* Silky, slow pace */
}

.provinces-carousel:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes scrollProvinces {
    0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { transform: translateX(-50%); } 
}

/* 🏆 Hot List Infinite Carousel (Opposite Flow) */
.hot-track {
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 20px 0;
    position: relative;
    width: 100vw;
}

.hot-carousel {
    display: flex;
    width: max-content;
    animation: scrollHot 180s linear infinite; /* Majestic, steady drift */
}

.hot-carousel:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes scrollHot {
    0%   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
    100% { transform: translateX(0); } 
}

.hot-card {
    width: 380px;
    margin-right: 30px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
}

.province-card {
    width: 380px;
    height: 480px;
    margin-right: 24px;
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
}

.province-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.02);
}

.province-card__image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.8s;
}

.province-card:hover .province-card__image {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.province-card__overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    padding: 40px;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.7) 0%, transparent 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
}

.province-card__name {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 28px;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

/* Category Grid Restored */
.category-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr)); gap: 24px; }
.category-card { background: var(--white); padding: 48px 24px; border-radius: var(--radius-md); text-align: center; cursor: pointer; transition: 0.4s; border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04); }
.category-card:hover { transform: translateY(-12px); box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); border-color: var(--primary); }
.category-card__icon-wrap { width: 72px; height: 72px; background: var(--bg-ivory); border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin: 0 auto 28px; color: var(--primary); }
.category-card:hover .category-card__icon-wrap { background: var(--primary); color: var(--white); }
.category-card__name { font-size: 22px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.category-card__meta { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 14px; }


/* Vendor Cards */
.vendor-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(360px, 1fr)); gap: 32px; }
.vendor-card { background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius-md); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft); transition: 0.3s; }
.vendor-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.08); }
.vendor-card__image-container { height: 260px; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.vendor-card__image { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: 0.6s; }
.badge--verified { position: absolute; top: 20px; left: 20px; background: var(--white); padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 4px; font-weight: 700; font-size: 11px; color: #27ae60; box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft); }
.vendor-card__content { padding: 32px; }
.vendor-card__name { font-size: 28px; margin-bottom: 12px; }

/* Footer */
/* 🏛️ ELITE FOOTER ARCHITECTURE */
.footer {
    padding: 120px 0 60px;
    background: #111; /* Refined Dark Shadow */
    color: var(--white);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.footer__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
    gap: 80px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

.footer__brand .logo__brand {
    font-size: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.footer__brand p {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
    max-width: 320px;
}

.footer__col h4 {
    font-size: 13px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.footer__list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.footer__link {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-radius: 50px;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    display: inline-block;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.footer__link:hover {
    background: var(--primary);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.footer__socials {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-top: 32px;
}

.footer__social-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--white);
    transition: all 0.4s;
    text-decoration: none !important;
}

.footer__social-icon:hover {
    background: var(--primary);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    transform: translateY(-5px) rotate(8deg);
}

.footer__social-icon svg {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    stroke: var(--white);
    fill: none;
    display: block;
}

.footer__bottom {
    margin-top: 100px;
    padding-top: 40px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
    font-size: 13px;
}

.footer__blob-accent {
    position: absolute;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(217, 162, 162, 0.03) 0%, transparent 70%);
    bottom: -300px;
    left: -200px;
    z-index: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; }
    .footer__brand p { margin: 0 auto; }
    .footer__socials { justify-content: center; }
    .footer__bottom { flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; text-align: center; }
}

.text-center { text-align: center; }
.mt-12 { margin-top: 12px; }
.mt-16 { margin-top: 16px; }
.mt-24 { margin-top: 24px; }
.mt-48 { margin-top: 48px; }
.ms-auto { margin-left: auto; }
.hero__blob { position: absolute; width: 800px; height: 800px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(217, 162, 162, 0.05) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 70%); top: -200px; right: -200px; z-index: 1; }

/* Category Section & Spice Design */
.categories {
    background: var(--bg-main);
    padding-bottom: 120px;
}

.category-grid { 
    display: grid; 
    grid-template-columns: repeat(7, 1fr); /* 7 columns for the perfect 2x7 look */
    gap: 20px; 
}

.category-card { 
    background: var(--white); 
    padding: 32px 20px; 
    border-radius: var(--radius-md); 
    text-align: center; 
    cursor: pointer; 
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1); 
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
}

/* The "Spice" - Hover Bloom & Glassmorphism */
.category-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%; left: -50%;
    width: 200%; height: 200%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(217, 162, 162, 0.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.5s;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.category-card:hover { 
    transform: translateY(-10px); 
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(217, 162, 162, 0.15); 
    border-color: var(--primary-light); 
}

.category-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.category-card__icon-wrap { 
    width: 60px; height: 60px; 
    background: var(--bg-ivory); 
    border-radius: 18px; 
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; 
    margin: 0 auto 16px; 
    color: var(--primary); 
    z-index: 5;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.4s;
    border: 1px solid rgba(217, 162, 162, 0.1);
}

.category-card:hover .category-card__icon-wrap { 
    background: var(--primary); 
    color: var(--white); 
    transform: rotate(8deg) scale(1.1);
}

.category-card__name { 
    font-size: 15px; 
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 4px; 
    z-index: 5;
    position: relative;
}

.category-card__meta { 
    color: var(--text-muted); 
    font-size: 11px; 
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    z-index: 5;
    position: relative;
    opacity: 0.7;
}

/* Hot List Section & Cards */
.hot-list {
    background: var(--bg-ivory); /* Soft ivory background for contrast */
}

/* (Redundant definitions below removed in consolidate pass) */

.hot-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(217, 162, 162, 0.15); /* Signature Elite Border */
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
}

.hot-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(217, 162, 162, 0.3); /* Reactive Border Depth */
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(217, 162, 162, 0.12);
}

.province-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
}

.province-card__image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.8s ease;
}

.province-card__overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(0,0,0,0.4));
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    padding: 20px;
}

.province-card__name {
    color: white;
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
}

@keyframes scroll {
    0% { transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { transform: translateX(calc(-288px * 9)); } /* 280px card + 8px gap * count */
}

/* CATEGORY GRID */
.category-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(7, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

.category-card {
    background: white;
    padding: 32px 16px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
}

.category-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    border-color: var(--primary);
}

.category-card__icon-wrap {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    background: var(--bg-ivory);
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 16px;
    color: var(--primary);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.category-card:hover .category-card__icon-wrap {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: white;
}

.category-card__name {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.category-card__meta {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.hot-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(350px, 1fr));
    gap: 32px;
}

.hot-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
}

.hot-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-12px);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.hot-card__image-wrap {
    height: 300px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hot-card__image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.hot-card:hover .hot-card__image {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.hot-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px; left: 20px;
    background: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    z-index: 10;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(217, 162, 162, 0.3);
}

.hot-card__price {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 20px; right: 20px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

/* Explicit Dual Trust System */
.dual-trust {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    border-radius: 100px;
    padding: 3px;
    width: fit-content;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}

.trust-segment {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.trust-segment--google {
    background: #f1f3f4;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.trust-segment--google .trust-segment__label {
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #4285F4; /* Google Blue */
    font-size: 11px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
}

.trust-segment--wedconnect {
    background: transparent;
}

.trust-segment--wedconnect .trust-segment__label {
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 11px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
}

.trust-segment__score {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.trust-segment__status {
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    padding-left: 10px;
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(217, 162, 162, 0.2);
    margin-left: 4px;
}

.hot-card__content {
    padding: 32px;
}

.hot-card__meta {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.hot-card__cat {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
}

.hot-card__rating {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.hot-card__star {
    width: 14px;
    fill: var(--primary);
    color: var(--primary);
}

.hot-card__name {
    font-size: 26px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.hot-card__loc {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 14px;
}

.hot-card__loc i {
    width: 16px;
    color: var(--primary);
}

/* Responsive Adjustments (The Grid Magic) */
@media (max-width: 1300px) {
    .category-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .category-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .category-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .category-card { padding: 24px 12px; }
    .hero { min-height: 70vh; }
    .hero__title { font-size: 38px; }
    .search-bar { flex-direction: column; border-radius: 12px; padding: 15px; width: 90%; }
    .search-bar__field--border { border: none; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin-top: 10px; width: 100%; }
    .btn--search { width: 100%; margin-top: 20px; border-radius: 8px; }
}

/* Vendor Onboarding Styles */
.onboarding-main {
    padding: 120px 0;
    min-height: 100vh;
}

.onboarding-container {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.onboarding-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 56px;
}

.onboarding-title {
    font-size: 56px;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.onboarding-subtitle {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 300;
}

.onboarding-form {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 64px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: 0 40px 100px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.form-section {
    margin-bottom: 56px;
}

.form-section-title {
    font-size: 24px;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    padding-bottom: 16px;
}

.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.form-label {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.form-control {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    font-size: 16px;
    transition: 0.3s;
    background: #fafafa;
}

.form-control:focus {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    background: var(--white);
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(217, 162, 162, 0.1);
}

.form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

/* Custom Toggles */
.form-toggle {
    display: flex;
    background: #f1f3f4;
    padding: 4px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    width: fit-content;
}

.toggle-option {
    cursor: pointer;
}

.toggle-option input { display: none; }

.toggle-option span {
    display: block;
    padding: 8px 24px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: 0.2s;
}

.toggle-option input:checked + span {
    background: var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    color: var(--primary);
}

/* Form Alert (Media Call) */
.form-alert {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    background: rgba(46, 213, 115, 0.05);
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(46, 213, 115, 0.2);
    margin-top: 24px;
}

/* Form Alert Icon */
.form-alert__icon {
    width: 40px; height: 40px;
    background: #2ed573;
    color: var(--white);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Category Pills (The Plus System) */
.category-pills {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
}

.cat-pill {
    cursor: pointer;
}

.cat-pill input { display: none; }

.cat-pill span {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    background: var(--bg-ivory);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.cat-pill input:checked + span {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    border-color: var(--primary);
}

.pill-plus { width: 14px; height: 14px; }
.cat-pill input:checked + span .pill-plus { transform: rotate(45deg); }

.hidden { display: none !important; }

/* Dynamic Socials Spacing & UX */
#socialsList {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px; 
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.social-entry {
    background: #fdfdfd;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
    padding: 12px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

#addSocial {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    margin-top: 8px;
    font-weight: 700;
    background: #f8f9fa;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    border-radius: 8px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

#addSocial:hover {
    background: var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--primary);
}

.btn--icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #ff4757;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.btn--icon:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 71, 87, 0.05);
    border-radius: 8px;
}

/* Portfolio & Upload Styles */
.upload-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.upload-card {
    aspect-ratio: 1;
    background: #fafafa;
    border: 2px dashed rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: 0.3s;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.upload-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    background: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.upload-card i { width: 24px; color: var(--primary); }

.upload-card--active {
    background: var(--primary-light);
    border-style: solid;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
}

/* Input Prefixes */
.input-icon-wrap { position: relative; }
.input-prefix {
    position: absolute;
    left: 18px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}
.ps-40 { padding-left: 40px !important; }

.form-help-tip {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    font-weight: 500;
    background: var(--primary-light);
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 6px;
}

.w-14 { width: 14px; }
.d-block { display: block; }
.mx-auto { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .upload-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}

/* 📱 ELITE HAMBURGER & DRAWER ARCHITECTURE */
.menu-toggle { 
    display: none; 
    background: transparent; 
    border: none; 
    cursor: pointer; 
    padding: 0; 
    z-index: 2000; 
    width: 44px; /* Perfect square hit area */
    height: 44px;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
.menu-toggle__box { width: 30px; height: 18px; position: relative; }
.menu-toggle__inner, .menu-toggle__inner::before, .menu-toggle__inner::after {
    width: 30px; height: 2px; background-color: var(--primary);
    position: absolute; transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    left: 0;
}
.menu-toggle__inner { top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); }
.menu-toggle__inner::before { content: ''; top: -8px; }
.menu-toggle__inner::after { content: ''; bottom: -8px; }

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .container--nav { flex-direction: row !important; justify-content: space-between !important; height: 90px; }
    .menu-toggle { display: flex; margin-left: auto; }
    .logo__brand { font-size: 32px !important; }
    
    .header__nav-wrap {
        position: fixed;
        top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0;
        background: var(--white);
        z-index: 1500;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        padding: 40px;
        gap: 40px;
        opacity: 0;
        visibility: hidden;
        transform: translateY(-20px);
        transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    }

    .header--active .header__nav-wrap {
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

    .header--active .menu-toggle__inner { background-color: transparent; }
    .header--active .menu-toggle__inner::before { top: 0; transform: rotate(45deg); }
    .header--active .menu-toggle__inner::after { bottom: 0; transform: rotate(-45deg); }

    .nav { position: static; transform: none; }
    .nav__list { flex-direction: column; gap: 32px; align-items: center; }
    .nav__link { font-size: 24px; font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; }
    .header__actions { flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; width: 100%; max-width: 300px; }
    .header__actions .btn { width: 100%; text-align: center; font-size: 16px; }
    
    .no-scroll { overflow: hidden; height: 100vh; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    /* 1. Wider Content */
    .container { padding: 0 16px !important; }
    
    /* 2. Structured Hero Search Bar */
    .search-bar--hero {
        flex-direction: column;
        border-radius: 20px;
        padding: 16px;
        gap: 8px;
        margin-bottom: 40px !important;
    }
    .search-bar__field {
        width: 100%;
        border: none !important;
        border-bottom: 1px solid #eee !important;
        padding: 12px 16px !important;
        justify-content: flex-start;
    }
    .search-bar__field:last-of-type {
        border-bottom: none !important;
    }
    .search-bar--hero .search-bar__select, 
    .search-bar--hero .search-bar__input {
        width: 100%;
    }
    .btn--search {
        width: 100%;
        margin-top: 8px;
        border-radius: 12px;
        padding: 16px 0;
    }

    /* 3. Headings on One Line */
    .hero__title {
        font-size: clamp(24px, 8vw, 36px) !important;
        white-space: nowrap;
        letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    }
    .section-title {
        font-size: clamp(24px, 7vw, 32px) !important;
        white-space: nowrap;
        letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    }

    /* 4. Smooth Swipe Category Vault */
    .category-vault {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: row !important;
        flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
        overflow-x: auto !important;
        scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
        gap: 16px !important;
        padding: 0 16px 32px !important;
        scrollbar-width: none;
    }
    .category-vault::-webkit-scrollbar {
        display: none;
    }
    .category-vault .vault-card {
        flex: 0 0 85vw !important;
        width: 85vw !important;
        height: 400px !important;
        scroll-snap-align: center;
        margin-right: 0 !important;
        border-radius: 20px !important;
        transform: none !important; /* Disable any hover scale on swipe element */
    }

    /* 5. Center Global HQ Footer */
    .footer__col:last-child {
        text-align: center;
    }
    .footer__col:last-child h4 {
        text-align: center;
    }
    .footer__col:last-child .footer__list li {
        justify-content: center !important;
    }

    /* 6. Onboarding Mobile Optimization */
    .onboarding-main { padding: 40px 0; }
    .onboarding-container { padding: 0 16px; }
    .onboarding-header { margin-bottom: 32px; }
    .onboarding-title { font-size: 34px !important; line-height: 1.1; }
    .onboarding-subtitle { font-size: 15px; }
    .onboarding-form { padding: 32px 20px !important; border-radius: 24px; }
    .form-section { margin-bottom: 32px; }
    .form-section-title { font-size: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
    .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 16px; }
    .upload-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important; gap: 12px; }
}