/* ── HERO REDESIGN ── */
  #home-2 {
    position: relative;
    padding-top: 20px; /* nav height */
    background: var(--cream);
    scroll-margin-top: 72px;
    overflow: hidden;
    /* Stack photo band and cards vertically */
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: stretch !important;
    min-height: unset !important;
	padding-bottom: 40px;
  }

/* ── PHOTO BAND ── */
.hero-2-photo-band {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0;
  height: 72vh;
  min-height: 320px;
  max-height: 640px;
  border-radius: 20px 20px 0 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 72px rgba(26,35,64,0.22);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ── SLIDER ── */
.hpb-slides {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.hpb-img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 1s ease-in-out;
  display: block;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg,
    #1a2340 0%, #2a3560 30%, #3d4f82 55%,
    #c9896a 80%, #b56b4a 100%);
}

.hpb-img.active {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* ── OVERLAY ── */
/* .hero-2-photo-band .hpb-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    rgba(14,20,40,0.38) 0%,
    rgba(14,20,40,0.20) 40%,
    rgba(14,20,40,0.55) 100%
  );
  z-index: 1;
} */

/* ── TEXT ON PHOTO ── */
.hero-2-photo-text {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 0 56px;
  animation: fadeUp 0.85s ease both;
}

.hero-2-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.30em;
  color: var(--gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
/* .hero-2-eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #22c55e;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  animation: heroPulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
} */
@keyframes heroPulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34,197,94,.5); }
  50%       { opacity: .7; box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(34,197,94,0); }
}

.hero-2-headline {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 5vw, 5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.08;
  color: var(--white);
  text-shadow: 0 2px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
  margin: 0;
}
.hero-2-headline em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--blush);
}
.hero-2-headline .brand {
  display: block;
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.6rem);
  font-family: 'Jost', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 300;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
  margin-top: 10px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-shadow: none;
}

/* ── DOTS ── */
.hpb-dots {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 16px;
  right: 20px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
  z-index: 10;
}
.hpb-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  transition: background 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.hpb-dot.active {
  background: #C9896A;
  transform: scale(1.3);
}

/* ── INFO CARDS ROW ── */
.hero-2-cards-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0;
  position: relative;
  margin-top: -2px;
}

.hero-2-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,137,106,0.12);
  padding: 28px 28px 26px;
  position: relative;
  transition: background 0.25s, transform 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
  cursor: default;
}
.hero-2-card:first-child { border-radius: 0 0 0 20px; }
.hero-2-card:last-child  { border-radius: 0 0 20px 0; }
.hero-2-card + .hero-2-card { border-left: none; }
.hero-2-card:hover {
  background: var(--champagne);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(26,35,64,0.10);
  z-index: 2;
}
.hero-2-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.25s;
}
.hero-2-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

.hcc-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.hcc-icon {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--navy-light));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hcc-label {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-light);
}
.hcc-main {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.hcc-sub {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-weight: 400;
}
.hcc-action {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
  margin-top: 12px;
  font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.10em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--rose-gold); text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s, gap 0.2s;
}
.hcc-action:hover { color: var(--terracotta); gap: 9px; }
.hcc-action svg { width: 13px; height: 13px; }

.hcc-status {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  margin-top: 10px;
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600;
  padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 50px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.hcc-status.open   { background: rgba(16,185,129,0.10); color: #059669; border: 1px solid rgba(16,185,129,0.25); }
.hcc-status.closed { background: rgba(239,68,68,0.10);  color: #dc2626; border: 1px solid rgba(239,68,68,0.2); }
.hcc-status-dot {
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hcc-status.open .hcc-status-dot {
  background: #10b981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(16,185,129,0.25);
  animation: pulse-green 1.6s infinite;
}
.hcc-status.closed .hcc-status-dot { background: #ef4444; }

/* ── CTA CARD ── */
.hero-2-card.hero-2-card--cta {
  background: var(--navy);
  border-color: var(--navy);
}
.hero-2-card.hero-2-card--cta:hover {
  background: var(--navy-light);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.hero-2-card.hero-2-card--cta .hcc-label { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); }
.hero-2-card.hero-2-card--cta .hcc-main  { color: var(--white); }
.hero-2-card.hero-2-card--cta .hcc-sub   { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }
.hero-2-card--cta-btns {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px; margin-top: 14px;
}
.hcc-btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center;
  justify-content: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 11px 18px; border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.15s;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.hcc-btn--primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--rose-gold), var(--terracotta));
  color: var(--white);
}
.hcc-btn--primary:hover { filter: brightness(1.1); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.hcc-btn--ghost {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
}
.hcc-btn--ghost:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.14); }

/* ── SVG PLACEHOLDER ── */
.hpb-svg-scene {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
}

/* ── ANIMATIONS ── */
@keyframes pulse-green {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(16,185,129,0.25); }
  50%       { box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(16,185,129,0.10); }
}
@keyframes fadeUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(22px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* ── TABLET ── */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero-2-photo-band {
    width: calc(100% - 32px);
    margin-top: 36px;
    height: 45vh;
  }
  .hero-2-photo-text { padding: 0 28px; }
  .hero-2-cards-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    width: calc(100% - 32px);
  }
  .hero-2-card:first-child { border-radius: 0; }
  .hero-2-card:last-child  { border-radius: 0 0 20px 20px; grid-column: 1 / -1; border-left: 1px solid rgba(201,137,106,0.12); border-top: none; }
  .hero-2-card:nth-child(2) { border-left: none; }
}

/* ── MOBILE ── */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .hero-2-photo-band {
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 66px;
    border-radius: 20px 20px 0 0;
    height: 55vh;
  }

  .hpb-img {
    object-position: center center;
  }

  .hero-2-photo-text {
    justify-content: flex-end;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 0 20px 24px 20px;
  }

  .hero-2-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    border: 0.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
    border-radius: 100px;
    padding: 4px 10px 4px 6px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }

  .hero-2-headline { font-size: clamp(2rem, 7vw, 3rem); }
  .hero-2-headline .brand { font-weight: 700; color: var(--champagne); }

  .hpb-dots { bottom: 12px; right: 16px; }

  .hero-2-cards-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .hero-2-card:first-child { border-radius: 0; }
  .hero-2-card:last-child  { border-radius: 0 0 20px 20px; }
  .hero-2-card + .hero-2-card {
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(201,137,106,0.12);
    border-top: none;
  }
  .hero-2-card.hero-2-card--cta {
    border-radius: 0 0 20px 20px;
  }
}



/* ══════ FAQ ══════ */
.faq-section { background: var(--white); padding: 100px 80px; }
.faq-inner { max-width: 760px; margin: 48px auto 0; }
.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,137,106,0.12);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.faq-item:first-child { border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,137,106,0.12); }
.faq-q {
  width: 100%; background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer;
  padding: 22px 0; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  font-family: 'Jost', sans-serif; font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--navy); text-align: left; gap: 20px;
  transition: color .2s;
}
.faq-q:hover { color: var(--rose-gold); }
.faq-chevron {
  width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(201,137,106,0.3);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--rose-gold);
  transition: transform .3s, background .2s;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-chevron { transform: rotate(45deg); background: var(--rose-gold); color: white; border-color: var(--rose-gold); }
.faq-a {
  display: none; padding-bottom: 22px;
  font-size: 1rem; color: var(--text-mid); line-height: 1.8; font-weight: 300;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-a { display: block; }

 /* Inline links inside answers */
  .faq-a a {
    color: var(--link);
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-decoration-thickness: 1px;
    text-underline-offset: 3px;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: color 0.2s;
  }

  .faq-a a:hover {
    color: var(--link-hover);
  }
  
    /* WhatsApp CTA */
  .faq-cta {
    margin-top: 56px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff9f5 0%, #fdf3ec 100%);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 36px 32px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .faq-cta-label {
    font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--rose-gold);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }

  .faq-cta h3 {
    font-family: 'Georgia', serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 3vw, 1.55rem);
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--charcoal);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1.3;
  }

  .faq-cta h3 strong { color: var(--rose-gold); }

  .faq-cta p {
    font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--mid);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }

  .wa-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: var(--wa-green);
    color: #fff;
    font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(37,211,102,0.3);
  }

  .wa-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(37,211,102,0.4);
  }

  .wa-btn i { font-size: 18px; }

/* hero slideshow sits below on this layout */
.hero-slideshow-strip {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  background: var(--navy-light);
  display: flex;
  gap: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,169,110,0.12);
  overflow-x: auto;
  scrollbar-width: thick;                          /* show thin scrollbar on Firefox */
  scrollbar-color: var(--gold) transparent;  /* thumb / track */
}

.hero-slideshow-strip::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: block;        /* override your previous hide */
  height: 4px;
}
.hero-slideshow-strip::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: transparent; }
.hero-slideshow-strip::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: var(--rose-gold);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Prevent items from ever wrapping or shrinking — forces overflow */
.hs-strip-item {
  flex: 0 0 220px; padding: 22px 24px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  cursor: pointer; transition: background .25s;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px;
  min-width: 0;
}
/* .hs-strip-item {
  flex: 0 0 220px; padding: 22px 24px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  cursor: pointer; transition: background .25s;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px;
  text-decoration: none;
} */
.hs-strip-item:hover { background: rgba(201,137,106,0.08); }
.hss-tag {
  font-size: 0.6rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.15em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 3px 9px; border-radius: 20px; display: inline-block; width: fit-content;
}
.hss-name { font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 600; color: white; }
.hss-sub { font-size: 0.82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); }
.hss-arrow { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--rose-gold); margin-top: 4px; }

@keyframes fadeSlideUp { from { opacity:0; transform: translateY(24px); } to { opacity:1; transform:none; } }

  /* ══════ TRUST STRIP ══════ */
.trust-strip {
  background: var(--white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,137,106,0.12);
}
.trust-strip-inner {
  display: flex; gap: 0;
  max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto;
}
.trust-item {
  flex: 1; padding: 40px 28px;;
  border-right: 1.2px solid rgba(201,137,106,0.1);
  display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start;
  transition: background .25s;
}
.trust-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.trust-item:hover { background: rgba(201,137,106,0.04); }
.trust-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 10px; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--champagne), var(--blush));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}
.trust-label {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.trust-desc { font-size: 0.99rem; color: var(--text-mid); line-height: 1.55; font-weight: 300; }

/* ══════ SECTION GENERIC ══════ */
.section-eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.28em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--rose-gold); margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
}
.section-eyebrow::before { content: ''; width: 24px; height: 1px; background: var(--rose-gold); }
.section-heading {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 3.5vw, 3.4rem); font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.section-heading.light { color: white; }
.section-sub {
  font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 300; color: var(--text-mid); line-height: 1.8;
  max-width: 580px;
}
.section-sub.light { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }



.section-review-eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.28em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--blush); margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
}
.section-review-eyebrow::before { content: ''; width: 24px; height: 1px; background: var(--rose-gold); }
.section-review-heading {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.3vw, 3.2rem); font-weight: 350; line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--white);
}
.section-review-heading em { font-style: italic; color: var(--blush); }

/* ══════ BIG REVIEW SECTION ══════ */
.review-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, #152038 60%, #1d3250 100%);
  padding: 100px 80px;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.review-section::before {
  content: '"';
  position: absolute; top: -40px; left: 60px;
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 30rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(201,137,106,0.05); line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none; user-select: none;
}
.review-inner {
  max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 380px; gap: 80px; align-items: center;
}
.review-stars {
  display: flex; gap: 5px; margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.review-stars i { color: var(--gold); font-size: 1.3rem; }
.review-quote {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.6rem); font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.45; color: white; margin-bottom: 36px;
  font-style: italic;
}
.review-quote strong { color: var(--gold); font-style: normal; font-weight: 600; }
.review-patient {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
}
.rp-avatar {
  width: 54px; height: 54px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--rose-gold), var(--terracotta));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem; border: 2px solid rgba(201,137,106,0.4);
}
.rp-name {
  font-family: 'Jost', sans-serif; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600;
  color: white; margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.rp-detail { font-size: 0.99rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); }
.rp-source {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
  margin-top: 6px; font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--rose-gold);
}
/* Review panel: all reviews mini */
.review-right-panel {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px;
}
.mini-review {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: 14px; padding: 20px 22px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  transition: border-color .25s, transform .25s;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.mini-review:hover { border-color: rgba(201,137,106,0.4); transform: translateX(-4px); }
.mr-stars { color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.7rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.mr-text {
  font-size: 0.99rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); line-height: 1.6; font-weight: 300;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 3; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden;
}
.mr-name { font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 600; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); }
.mr-date { font-size: 0.68rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); }
.review-google-strip {
  margin-top: 8px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  padding: 14px 20px; border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
}
.rgs-score {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 2.4rem; font-weight: 700; color: white; line-height: 1;
}
.rgs-info { flex: 1; }
.rgs-stars { color: #FBB03B; font-size: 0.85rem; }
.rgs-count { font-size: 0.72rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); margin-top: 4px; }
.rgs-logo { font-size: 1.4rem; opacity: 0.8; color: #FBB03B;}

/* ══════ TECHNOLOGY SECTION ══════ */
.tech-section {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 40px 80px;
}
.tech-intro {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 80px;
  align-items: end; margin-bottom: 70px;
}
.tech-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px;
}
.tech-card {
  border-radius: 20px; overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,137,106,0.12);
  background: var(--cream);
  transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.4,0.64,1), box-shadow .35s, border-color .3s;
  cursor: default;
}
.tech-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 60px rgba(26,35,64,0.1);
  border-color: rgba(201,137,106,0.35);
}
.tech-card-top {
  padding: 36px 28px 28px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--champagne) 0%, var(--blush) 100%);
  position: relative;
  min-height: 190px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-end;
}
.tech-card:nth-child(2) .tech-card-top { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e8f4f4 0%, #c4e0e0 100%); }
.tech-card:nth-child(3) .tech-card-top { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a2340 0%, #2a3560 100%); }
.tech-card:nth-child(4) .tech-card-top { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2d1a00 0%, #5c3a1a 100%); }
.tech-card:nth-child(5) .tech-card-top { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #040d1a 0%,#0d1e38 45%,#1a0a2e 100%); }
.tech-icon {
  position: absolute; top: 24px; left: 28px;
  width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.tech-card-num {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 4.5rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(26,35,64,0.07); position: absolute;
  right: 16px; bottom: 8px; user-select: none;
}
.tech-card:nth-child(3) .tech-card-num,
.tech-card:nth-child(4) .tech-card-num { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }
.tech-card:nth-child(5) .tech-card-num { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); }
.tech-card-label {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  font-size: 0.62rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(26,35,64,0.5); margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.tech-card-label {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  font-size: 0.62rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(26,35,64,0.5); margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.tech-card-label-2 {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  font-size: 0.62rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(123, 255, 255, 0.5); margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.tech-card:nth-child(3) .tech-card-label,
.tech-card:nth-child(4) .tech-card-label { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }
.tech-card:nth-child(5) .tech-card-label { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }
.tech-card-name {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.tech-card:nth-child(3) .tech-card-name,
.tech-card:nth-child(4) .tech-card-name { color: white; }
.tech-card:nth-child(5) .tech-card-name { color: white; }
.tech-card-body { padding: 24px 28px; }
.tech-card-body p { font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--text-mid); line-height: 1.72; font-weight: 300; }
.tech-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
  margin-top: 14px; padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
  background: rgba(201,137,106,0.1); color: var(--terracotta);
}

/* ── Tech Card Link Footer ── */
a.tech-card {
  color: inherit;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.tech-card-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.tech-card-footer {
  margin-top: 20px;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,137,106,0.15);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.tech-card-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--terracotta);
  transition: gap 0.2s ease;
}

.tech-card-arrow {
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

a.tech-card:hover .tech-card-link { gap: 10px; }
a.tech-card:hover .tech-card-arrow { transform: translateX(3px); }

.tech-card-link-sub {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  opacity: 0;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
}

a.tech-card:hover .tech-card-link-sub { opacity: 0.7; }

/* ── Tech Card Photo Background ── */
.tech-card-top {
  position: relative; /* already set, confirm this is present */
}

.tech-card-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  z-index: 0;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.tech-card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,137,106,0.72), rgba(180,100,80,0.6));
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Card 1 default overlay (champagne/blush tint) */
.tech-card:nth-child(1) .tech-card-overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201,137,106,0.68), rgba(180,80,60,0.55));
}

/* Zoom photo on hover */
a.tech-card:hover .tech-card-bg {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Ensure all card-top children sit above the photo layers */
.tech-card-icon,
.tech-card-num,
.tech-card-label,
.tech-card-name,
.tech-icon {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Fix label color on photo cards (cards 1 & 2 had dark label, now need light) */
.tech-card:nth-child(1) .tech-card-label {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

/* ══════ SERVICES TEASER ══════ */
.services-section { background: var(--terracotta); padding: 100px 80px; }
.services-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 60px;
}
.svc-card {
  background: var(--white); border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid rgba(201,137,106,0.12);
  transition: transform .3s, box-shadow .3s, border-color .3s;
  cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; display: block;
}
.svc-card:hover { transform: translateY(-7px); box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(26,35,64,0.09); border-color: rgba(201,137,106,0.35); }
.svc-card-accent {
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--rose-gold), var(--terracotta));
}
.svc-card-accent.teal { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal), var(--teal-light)); }
.svc-card-accent.gold { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), #a8823a); }
.svc-card-body { padding: 28px 26px; }
.svc-icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 12px; margin-bottom: 18px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  background: rgba(201,137,106,0.1);
}
.svc-icon.teal { background: rgba(26,107,107,0.1); }
.svc-icon.gold { background: rgba(201,169,110,0.1); }
.svc-card h3 {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: 1.55rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.svc-card p { font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--text-mid); line-height: 1.7; font-weight: 300; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.svc-link {
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--rose-gold); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  transition: gap .2s;
}
.svc-card:hover .svc-link { gap: 10px; }

/* ══════ CTA BAND ══════ */
.cta-band {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--rose-gold) 0%, var(--terracotta) 100%);
  padding: 80px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 48px;
}
.cta-band h2 {
  font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem); font-weight: 400; color: white;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.cta-band p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 300; }
.cta-band-btns { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.btn-white {
  background: white; color: var(--terracotta);
  padding: 16px 36px; border-radius: 6px; border: none;
  font-family: 'Jost', sans-serif; font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  transition: box-shadow .25s, transform .2s;
}
.btn-white:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.18); }
.btn-wa {
  background: #25d366; color: white;
  padding: 15px 32px; border-radius: 6px; border: none;
  font-family: 'Jost', sans-serif; font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
  transition: background .25s, transform .2s;
}
.btn-wa:hover { background: #1ab554; transform: translateY(-2px); }

.btn-emergency {
  background: white; color: rgba(238, 85, 85, 0.9);
  padding: 14px 58px; border-radius: 6px; border: none;
  font-family: 'Jost', sans-serif; font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  transition: box-shadow .25s, transform .2s;
}
.btn-emergency:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.18); }

  /* ─── EMERGENCY BANNER ─── */
  .emergency-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #7a1a1a, #a82020, #7a1a1a);
    padding: 18px 48px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 16px;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .emergency-banner p {
    font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 500; color: #fff;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  }
  .emergency-banner a {
    color: #ffcccc; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: underline; font-size: 1.1rem;
  }
/* ══════════════════════════════════════════
   MOBILE FIXES  (max-width: 900px)
   All rules scoped to mobile so desktop
   is completely unaffected.
══════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 900px) {

  /* ── Global box-model safety ── */
  *, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
  body { overflow-x: hidden; }

  /* ── Floating / sticky widgets: prevent overlap ── */
  /* International float button */
  .intl-float-btn {
    bottom: 120px !important;
    right: 12px !important;
    left: auto !important;
    top: auto !important;
    z-index: 900 !important;
  }
  /* Booking float */
  #booking-float {
    bottom: 170px !important;
    right: 16px !important;
    left: auto !important;
    top: auto !important;
    z-index: 901 !important;
  }
  /* Chat bubble */
  #chat-bubble {
    bottom: 220px !important;
    right: 16px !important;
    left: auto !important;
    top: auto !important;
    z-index: 901 !important;
  }
  /* Sticky side buttons — hide on mobile, replaced by mob-tx-strip */
  .sticky-side-btns { display: none !important; }

  /* ── Proof ticker ── */
  .proof-ticker { margin-top: 0; }

  /* ── HERO SECTION ── */
  #home {
    display: block !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    min-height: unset !important;
  }
  .hero-content {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    gap: 0 !important;
    min-height: unset !important;
  }
  /* Hero text block */
  .hero-right-col {
    order: 2 !important;
	display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
  }
  .hero-slideshow {
    order: 1 !important;
  }
  .pg-card {
    order: 2 !important;
  }
  .hero-text {
    order: 1;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    padding: 90px 18px 16px !important;
    text-align: left;
  }
  .hero-headline {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 8vw, 3rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.15 !important;
  }
  /* Hero slideshow — below text on mobile */
  .hero-slideshow {
    order: 2;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    height: 460px !important;
    margin: 20 !important;
  }
  .hero-slide { height: 460px !important; }
  .hs-bg { height: 460px !important; }

  /* Hero clinic card — stack vertically */
  .hero-clinic-card {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
    padding: 14px !important;
  }
  .hero-clinic-loc,
  .hero-clinic-time {
    width: 100% !important;
    padding: 12px !important;
  }

  /* Hero teaser — horizontal scroll */
  .hero-teaser {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
    overflow-x: auto !important;
    scrollbar-width: none !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    padding-bottom: 4px;
  }
  .hero-teaser::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
  .hero-teaser-item {
    flex: 0 0 auto !important;
    min-width: 120px !important;
    padding: 10px 12px !important;
  }

  /* Hero explore chips — wrap */
  .hero-explore {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    gap: 6px !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
  }
  .hero-svc-chip {
    font-size: 0.75rem !important;
    padding: 6px 10px !important;
  }

  /* Hero CTA row — stack */
  .hero-cta-row {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    align-items: stretch !important;
  }
  .hero-cta-row .hero-cta-primary,
  .hero-cta-row .hero-cta-secondary {
    width: 100% !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  /* ── Hero slideshow strip — horizontal scroll ── */
  .hero-slideshow-strip {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
    overflow-x: auto !important;
    scrollbar-width: none !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  }
  .hero-slideshow-strip::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
  .hs-strip-item { flex: 0 0 180px !important; }

  /* ── Trust strip — wrap to 2 columns ── */
  .trust-strip-inner {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
    gap: 0 !important;
  }
  .trust-item {
    padding: 20px 16px !important;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(201,137,106,0.1) !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,137,106,0.1) !important;
    flex: unset !important;
  }
  .trust-item:nth-child(2n) { border-right: none !important; }
  .trust-item:nth-child(n+3) { border-bottom: none !important; }

  /* ── Review section ── */
  .review-section { padding: 60px 18px !important; }
  .review-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 36px !important;
  }
  .review-section::before { font-size: 12rem !important; top: -20px !important; left: 10px !important; }

  /* ── Technology section ── */
  .tech-section { padding: 60px 18px !important; }
  .tech-intro {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 20px !important;
    margin-bottom: 36px !important;
  }
  .tech-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
    gap: 14px !important;
  }

  /* ── Services section ── */
  .services-section { padding: 60px 18px !important; }
  .services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
    gap: 14px !important;
    margin-top: 36px !important;
  }

  /* ── FAQ section ── */
  .faq-section { padding: 60px 18px !important; }
  .faq-inner { margin-top: 28px !important; }

  /* ── CTA band ── */
  .cta-band {
    padding: 48px 18px !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    gap: 24px !important;
  }
  .cta-band-btns {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    gap: 12px !important;
  }
  .cta-band-btns .btn-white,
  .cta-band-btns .btn-wa {
    width: 100% !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }
 .hero-cta-primary,.hero-cta-secondary,.hero-cta-white{padding:16px 25px;font-size:.8rem; justify-content: center !important;}
 .btn-emergency {
    width: 100% !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
  }
  /* ── Bottom nav spacing: prevent content hiding behind mob-bottom-nav ── */
  body { padding-bottom: 80px !important; }
  footer { padding-bottom: 80px !important; }

  /* ── mob-tx-toggle & strip: push above bottom nav ── */
  .mob-tx-toggle {
    bottom: 64px !important;
    z-index: 1100 !important;
  }
  .mob-tx-strip {
    bottom: 64px !important;
    z-index: 1099 !important;
  }

  /* ── Chat window: full-width on mobile ── */
  #chat-window {
    width: calc(100vw - 24px) !important;
    right: 12px !important;
    left: 12px !important;
    bottom: 80px !important;
    max-height: 70vh !important;
  }

  /* ── Section headings scale ── */
  .section-heading {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 6vw, 2.8rem) !important;
  }

    /* ── Emergency banner ── */
    .emergency-banner {
      padding: 14px 18px !important;
      flex-direction: column !important;
      gap: 8px !important;
      text-align: center !important;
    }
    .emergency-banner p { font-size: 1.1rem !important; }

  .hero-eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  #home-2 {
	padding-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .card-section {
	padding: 20px 20px;
  }
}

/* ── Very small screens ── */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
  .tech-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
  .trust-strip-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
  .trust-item { border-right: none !important; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,137,106,0.1) !important; }
  .trust-item:last-child { border-bottom: none !important; }
  .hero-slideshow { height: 460px !important; }
  .hero-slide, .hs-bg { height: 460px !important; }
}



 .urgency-panel {
    background: var(--navy); border-radius: 16px; padding: 48px 40px;
    color: white; position: sticky; top: 100px;
  }
  .urgency-panel h3 {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 1px; color: var(--gold);
  }
  .urgency-panel p { font-size: 0.99rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); margin-bottom: 5px; line-height: 1.7; }
  .urgency-item {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
    padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  }
  .urgency-dot { width: 10px; height: 10px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0; }
  .urgency-dot.red { background: #e55; }
  .urgency-dot.yellow { background: #e8a020; }
  .urgency-dot.green { background: #2ecc71; }
  .urgency-item p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); }
  .urgency-cta {
    margin-top: 10px; width: 100%; background: var(--rose-gold); color: white;
    border: none; padding: 16px; border-radius: 10px; font-family: 'Jost', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
    cursor: pointer; transition: background .25s;
  }
  .urgency-cta:hover { background: var(--terracotta); }
  
  .urgency-panel {
    position: relative;
    top: auto;
  }
  
  .pg-card {
    border: none;
    background: transparent;
  }


  .pg-trigger {
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    border-radius: 14px;
    width: 100%;
    background: transparent;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    text-align: left;
    transition: background 0.3s;
  }
  
  .pg-icon {
    width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 10px;
    background: var(--champagne);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .pg-label-title { margin: 0; font-size: 16px; color: #fff; font-weight: 600; }
  .pg-label-sub   { font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }

  .pg-chevron { margin-left: auto; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); transition: transform 0.3s ease; flex-shrink: 0; }
  .pg-card.open .pg-chevron { transform: rotate(180deg); }
  
  .pg-card.open .pg-trigger {
    border-bottom-left-radius: 0;
    border-bottom-right-radius: 0;
  }


  .pg-photo-container {
    padding: 20px 0; 
    max-height: 600px; 
    opacity: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.4s ease, opacity 0.3s ease, padding 0.4s ease;
  }


  .pg-photo-container img {
    height: 410px;  
    width: 100%;
    object-fit: cover; 
    border-radius: 12px;
    object-position: center; 
  }

  .pg-card.open .pg-photo-container {
    max-height: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    padding: 0;
  }

  .pg-content {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.4s ease;
    border: 1px solid transparent; 
    border-top: none;
  }

  .pg-card.open .pg-content {
    max-height: 1000px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    border-top: none;
    border-bottom-left-radius: 14px;
    border-bottom-right-radius: 14px;
  }

  .pg-inner { padding: 7px 20px 10px; }

  .pg-desc { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); line-height: 1.5; margin: 0 0 18px; }

  #slidingPhoto {
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease-in-out;
  }
  







.card-section {
  padding: 40px 20px;
  background-color: #f8f9fa;
}

.card-container {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}

.custom-card {
  background: var(--card-bg);
  text-decoration: none; /* Removes underline from links */
  color: inherit;
  padding: 40px 30px;
  border-radius: 24px; /* Rounded corners */
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(26,35,64,0.1);
  border-color: var(--rose-gold);
}

.custom-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  background: var(--card-hover);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
  border-color: var(--accent-color);
}

.card-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.pain-icon { color: #dc2626; }
.pain-icon-2 { color: var(--navy-light); }

.card-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.card-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.card-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-grow: 1; /* Pushes the 'Learn More' to the bottom */
}

.card-link {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

/* Mobile Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .card-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ═══ DOCTORS SECTION ═══ */
.doctors-section {
  padding: 80px 20px 60px;
  background: var(--cream);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.doctors-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -60px; right: -60px;
  width: 300px; height: 300px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,137,106,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.doctors-intro {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto 56px;
  text-align: center;
}

/* DESKTOP GRID */
.doctors-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
@media (max-width: 1100px) { .doctors-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }

/* DOCTOR CARD */
.doc-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(26,35,64,0.07);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,137,106,0.12);
}
.doc-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(26,35,64,0.13);
}
.doc-photo-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 3/3.6;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--champagne) 0%, var(--blush) 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.doc-photo {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  display: block;
  transition: transform .4s ease;
}
.doc-card:hover .doc-photo { transform: scale(1.04); }
.doc-photo-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 72px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--champagne) 0%, var(--blush) 100%);
}
.doc-photo-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(26,35,64,0.30) 0%, transparent 50%);
}
.doc-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  background: var(--rose-gold);
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: 'Jost', sans-serif;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
}
.doc-info {
  padding: 20px 20px 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}
.doc-name {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 0 0 4px;
}
.doc-spec {
  font-family: 'Jost', sans-serif;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--rose-gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.doc-bio {
  font-family: 'Jost', sans-serif;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  flex: 1;
}
.doc-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.doc-tag {
  font-family: 'Jost', sans-serif;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--terracotta);
  background: rgba(201,137,106,0.10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,137,106,0.2);
  padding: 3px 9px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}
.doc-cta {
  font-family: 'Jost', sans-serif;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: color .2s;
}
.doc-card:hover .doc-cta { color: var(--rose-gold); }
.doc-cta span { transition: transform .2s; }
.doc-card:hover .doc-cta span { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ── MOBILE SLIDER ── */
.doctors-slider-wrap {
  display: none;
  position: relative;
  max-width: 380px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.doctors-slider {
  display: flex;
  overflow: hidden;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}
.doc-slide {
  min-width: 100%;
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(26,35,64,0.09);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,137,106,0.12);
}
.doc-slide .doc-photo-wrap {
  aspect-ratio: 3/2.8;
}
.doc-slide .doc-info {
  padding: 18px 18px 20px;
}
.doc-slide .doc-name { font-size: 20px; }

/* Arrow buttons */
.doc-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-60%);
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(201,137,106,0.25);
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(26,35,64,0.10);
  z-index: 10;
  transition: background .2s, border-color .2s;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.doc-arrow:hover { background: var(--rose-gold); border-color: var(--rose-gold); color: #fff; }
.doc-arrow svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.doc-arrow-prev { left: -18px; }
.doc-arrow-next { right: -18px; }

/* Dots */
.doc-dots {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}
.doc-dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(201,137,106,0.25);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background .2s, transform .2s;
}
.doc-dot.active {
  background: var(--rose-gold);
  transform: scale(1.3);
}

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .doctors-grid { display: none; }
  .doctors-slider-wrap { display: block; }
  .doctors-section { padding: 60px 20px 50px; }
}

.hero-2-social-proof {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 28px;
  left: 28px;
  z-index: 10;
}

.review-card {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  width: max-content;   /* ← key line, older Samsung support than fit-content */
}

/* Option 1 - White */
.review-white {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 3px;
}
.review-white .review-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: #888;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}
.review-white .review-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.review-white .stars { color: #F5A623; font-size: 15px; }
.review-white .rating { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a1a; }
.review-white .review-count { font-size: 12px; color: #666; }

/* Option 2 - Amber */
.review-amber {
  background: #FAEEDA;
  border: 1px solid #FAC775;
}
.review-amber .review-score {
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #633806;
  line-height: 1;
}
.review-amber .review-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 36px;
  background: #FAC775;
}
.review-amber .review-right {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}
.review-amber .stars { color: #BA7517; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 1px; }
.review-amber .review-count { font-size: 12px; color: #854F0B; }

/* Option 3 - Teal */
.review-teal {
  background: #1D9E75;
}
.review-teal .review-left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2px;
}
.review-teal .stars { color: #9FE1CB; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 1.5px; }
.review-teal .rating { font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700; color: #E1F5EE; line-height: 1; }
.review-teal .review-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 36px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
}
.review-teal .review-right {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}
.review-teal .review-count { font-size: 13px; color: #E1F5EE; font-weight: 600; }
.review-teal .review-label { font-size: 11px; color: #9FE1CB; }

/* Option 4 - Pill */
.review-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #f5f5f5;
  border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
}
.review-pill .stars { color: #F5A623; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 1px; }
.review-pill .rating { font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; color: #1a1a1a; }
.review-pill .divider { color: #ccc; font-size: 14px; }
.review-pill .review-count { font-size: 13px; color: #555; }












.hero-2-photo-text {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;            /* ← changed from bottom: 0 */
  left: 0;
  padding: 32px 28px;
  background: none;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  z-index: 10;
}

/* override mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-2-photo-text {
    top: 0;
    bottom: unset;
	background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,0.75) 0%, transparent 100%);
  }
  
  .hero-2-photo-band .hpb-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    rgba(14,20,40,0.38) 0%,
    rgba(14,20,40,0.20) 40%,
    rgba(14,20,40,0.55) 100%
  );
  z-index: 1;
}
}

.hero-2-eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  /* color: rgba(255,255,255,0.70); */
  font-weight: 500;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}

.hero-2-eyebrow strong {
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.hero-2-headline {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.45rem;          /* Mobile-first: compact but bold */
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;      /* Wider tracking = cleaner uppercase feel */
  margin: 0 0 20px;
}

.hero-2-tagline {
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  line-height: 1.55;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
}

/* Tablet */
@media (min-width: 480px) {
  .hero-2-headline { font-size: 2.1rem; }
  .hero-2-tagline  { font-size: 1.05rem; }
}

/* Desktop */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .hero-2-headline { font-size: 2.4rem; letter-spacing: 0.04em; }
  .hero-2-tagline  { font-size: 1.15rem; }
}

.review-amber {
  background: #FAEEDA;
  border: 1px solid #FAC775;
}

.review-amber .review-score {
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #633806;
  line-height: 1;
}

.review-amber .review-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 36px;
  background: #FAC775;
}

.review-amber .review-right {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
}

.review-amber .stars {
  color: #BA7517;
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.review-amber .review-count {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #854F0B;
}









  .ps-section {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
    background: #fdf8f5;
    font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .ps-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.09em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #b56b4a;
    background: #f5e8e0;
    border: 1px solid #e8c4b8;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 5px 14px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }
  .ps-eyebrow-dot {
    width: 7px; height: 7px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #b56b4a;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .ps-headline {
	font-family: 'Jost', sans-serif;
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1a2340;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.2;
  }
  .ps-headline-accent {
    color: #b56b4a;
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: block;
    line-height: 1.2;
  }
  .ps-subline {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #9a8a82;
    margin: 8px 0 0;
  }
  .ps-controls-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin: 18px 0 12px;
  }
  @media (max-width: 640px) {
    .ps-controls-row { justify-content: flex-end; }
  }
  .ps-nav-btn {
    width: 36px; height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1.5px solid #c9896a;
    background: #fff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.15s, transform 0.12s;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .ps-nav-btn:hover { background: #f5e8e0; }
  .ps-nav-btn:active { transform: scale(0.92); }
  .ps-nav-btn:disabled { opacity: 0.25; cursor: default; }
  .ps-nav-btn:disabled:hover { background: #fff; }
  .ps-nav-btn svg {
    width: 16px; height: 16px;
    stroke: #b56b4a;
    stroke-width: 2.2;
    fill: none;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    stroke-linejoin: round;
  }
  .ps-scroll-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scrollbar-width: thin;
    scrollbar-color: #e8c4b8 transparent;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    padding: 8px 4px 12px 2px;
  }
  .ps-scroll-track::-webkit-scrollbar { height: 4px; }
  .ps-scroll-track::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: transparent; }
  .ps-scroll-track::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: #e8c4b8; border-radius: 4px; }
  .ps-card {
    flex: 0 0 175px;
    scroll-snap-align: start;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1.5px solid #ede0d8;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 16px 14px 14px;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
    transition: border-color 0.18s, transform 0.15s, box-shadow 0.15s;
    cursor: pointer;
  }
  .ps-card:hover {
    border-color: #b56b4a;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(181,107,74,0.13);
  }
  .ps-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 10.5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    width: fit-content;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
  }
  .ps-name {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1a2340;
    line-height: 1.25;
  }
  .ps-sub {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #7a6a62;
    line-height: 1.5;
    flex: 1;
  }
  .ps-cta {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #b56b4a;
    margin-top: 6px;
    border-top: 1px solid #f0ece4;
    padding-top: 10px;
  }
  
  
  
  
  
  
/* ========== PATIENT COMFORT SECTION ========== */
  .pcs-section {
    padding: 60px 20px;
    background: var(--cream);
    font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
  }
  .pcs-container {
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .pcs-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
  }
  .pcs-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--rose-gold);
    margin: 0 0 0.6rem;
    font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;
  }
  .pcs-heading {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.2;
  }
  .pcs-heading em {
	font-size: 2rem;
	font-style: normal;
	font-weight: 700;
    color:var(--rose-gold);
  }
  .pcs-grid {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .pcs-card {
    flex: 1 1 300px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: stretch;
    border-radius: 14px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--white);
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    min-height: 220px;
    transition: transform 0.18s ease, box-shadow 0.18s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
  }
  .pcs-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(181, 107, 74, 0.12);
  }
  .pcs-content {
    flex: 0 0 50%;
    width: 50%;
    padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .pcs-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--terracotta);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
  .pcs-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
    font-family: Georgia, serif;
  }
  .pcs-text {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--text-mid);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0 0 1rem;
    font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;
  }
  .pcs-link {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--link);
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;
  }
  .pcs-card:hover .pcs-link {
    color: var(--link-hover);
  }
  .pcs-photo {
    flex: 0 0 50%;
    width: 50%;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    position: relative;
  }
  .pcs-photo::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(232,196,184,0.18) 0%, transparent 60%);
  }
  .pcs-photo-pain {
    background-image: url('images/anaesthesia.jpg');
  }
  .pcs-photo-sedation {
    background-color: var(--blush);
    background-image: url('images/sedation.jpg');
  }

  @media (max-width: 600px) {
    .pcs-card { flex-direction: column; }
    .pcs-content, .pcs-photo { flex: unset; width: 100%; }
    .pcs-photo { min-height: 200px; }
  }
  
  
  
  
  
  
   /* ─── SECTION WRAPPER ─── */
  .dental-sections {
    padding: 10px 0;
    background: var(--cream);
  }

  /* ─── SECTION LABEL ─── */
  .section-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.22em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--rose-gold);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }
  .section-eyebrow::before {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 28px;
    height: 1.5px;
    background: var(--rose-gold);
  }

  /* ─── CARD ─── */
  .ds-card {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    align-items: stretch;
    max-width: 1180px;
    margin: 0 auto 56px;
    border-radius: 28px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 60px rgba(26,35,64,0.10), 0 2px 12px rgba(26,35,64,0.06);
    background: var(--white);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(36px);
    transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1), transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
  }
  .ds-card.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  /* ─── LEFT: CONTENT PANE ─── */
  .ds-content {
    padding: 64px 60px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--white);
    position: relative;
  }
  .ds-content::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 40px; bottom: 40px; right: 0;
    width: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, var(--border) 30%, var(--border) 70%, transparent);
  }

  .ds-title {
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 3.5vw, 3.2rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.18;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }
  .ds-title em {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--rose-gold);
  }

  .ds-desc {
    font-size: 16.5px;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: var(--text-mid);
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    max-width: 440px;
  }

  /* ─── FEATURE PILLS ─── */
  .ds-features {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
  }
  .ds-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--teal);
    background: var(--teal-pale);
    border: 1px solid rgba(26,107,107,0.15);
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  }
  .ds-pill svg { flex-shrink: 0; }

  /* ─── CTA BUTTON ─── */
  .ds-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 14px 30px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--rose-gold), var(--terracotta));
    color: var(--white);
    font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
    align-self: flex-start;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(201,137,106,0.35);
    transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
  }
  .ds-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(201,137,106,0.45);
  }
  .ds-btn svg { transition: transform 0.2s; }
  .ds-btn:hover svg { transform: translateX(3px); }

  /* ─── RIGHT: PHOTO PANE ─── */
  .ds-photo {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 420px;
    background: var(--champagne);
  }
  .ds-photo img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
  }
  .ds-card:hover .ds-photo img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
  }

  /* decorative badge on photo */
  .ds-photo-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 28px;
    left: 28px;
    background: rgba(26,35,64,0.82);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    color: var(--white);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 14px 20px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    line-height: 1.5;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  }
  .ds-photo-badge strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 20px;
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gold);
    line-height: 1.2;
  }

  /* photo overlay gradient */
  .ds-photo-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(26,35,64,0.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
  }

  /* ─── SLOW DENTISTRY VARIANT: teal accent ─── */
  .ds-card--teal .ds-title em { color: var(--teal); }
  .ds-card--teal .ds-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--teal-light));
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(26,107,107,0.28);
  }
  .ds-card--teal .ds-btn:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(26,107,107,0.38);
  }
  .ds-card--teal .section-eyebrow { color: var(--teal); }
  .ds-card--teal .section-eyebrow::before { background: var(--teal); }
  .ds-card--teal .ds-photo { background: var(--teal-pale); }
  .ds-card--teal .ds-photo-badge {
    background: rgba(26,107,107,0.85);
  }
  .ds-card--teal .ds-photo-badge strong { color: #a8e6e6; }

  /* ─── STEPS (slow dentistry) ─── */
  .ds-steps {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
  }
  .ds-step {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .ds-step-num {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--teal-pale);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(26,107,107,0.2);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--teal);
    margin-top: 2px;
  }
  .ds-step-text strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 2px;
  }
  .ds-step-text span {
    font-size: 15.5px;
    color: var(--text-mid);
    line-height: 1.55;
  }

  /* ─── RESPONSIVE ─── */
  @media (max-width: 860px) {
    .ds-card {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      margin: 0 16px 40px;
    }
    .ds-content {
      padding: 44px 36px;
    }
    .ds-content::after { display: none; }
    .ds-photo { min-height: 280px; }
  }
  @media (max-width: 540px) {
    .dental-sections { padding: 48px 0; }
    .ds-content { padding: 36px 24px; }
    /* .ds-title { font-size: 1.75rem; } */
  }