/* #############################################################################
/* ####### AU Elements [Layout]
/* #############################################################################

/*
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1 - Logo, main navigation, aUElm-site-header.php
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*/

.site-header {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1000;
}

.site-header__nav {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: #ffffff;
    z-index: 9999;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 0 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.site-header__nav .line {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
}

.site-header__logo-img {
    max-height: 50px;
    width: auto;
    padding: 10px 0;
    display: block;
}

.site-header__nav-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    position: relative;
}

/* Hamburger button - hidden on desktop */
.au-hamburger-btn {
    display: none;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .au-hamburger-btn {
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        background: #1b3a4b;
        color: #fff;
        border: none;
        padding: 10px 15px;
        border-radius: 4px;
        cursor: pointer;
        z-index: 10002;
        position: absolute;
        right: 15px;
        top: 50%;
        transform: translateY(-50%);
    }

    .au-hamburger-icon {
        width: 24px;
        height: 2px;
        background: #fff;
        display: block;
        position: relative;
    }

    .au-hamburger-icon::before,
    .au-hamburger-icon::after {
        content: '';
        width: 24px;
        height: 2px;
        background: #fff;
        display: block;
        position: absolute;
        left: 0;
    }

    .au-hamburger-icon::before {
        top: -7px;
    }

    .au-hamburger-icon::after {
        top: 7px;
    }
}

/*
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   2 - Contact info, social links, aUElm-top-bar.php
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/* Top Bar Styles */
.top-utility { border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0; min-height: 40px; }
.top-utility__text { line-height: 40px; }
.top-utility__social-list { margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; }
.top-utility__social-item { display: inline-block; margin-left: 15px; line-height: 40px; }

/* Site Header Styles */
.site-header__logo-img { max-height: 60px; width: auto; padding: 10px 0; display: block; }
.site-header__nav-list { margin: 0; list-style: none; }
.site-header__nav-item { display: inline-block; }
.site-header__nav-link { padding: 25px 15px; display: block; font-weight: 600; }

/* Ensure right float works with BEM containers */
.site-header__nav-container.right, .top-utility__social-container.right {
    float: right;
}

/*
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3 - Page context + SEO, aUElm-breadcrumb.php
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*/

/* Block */
.breadcrumb {
    padding: 15px 0;
    background: #fcfcfc;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

/* Elements */
.breadcrumb__list {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    list-style: none;
    padding-left: 0;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.breadcrumb__item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #666;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.breadcrumb__link {
    color: #888;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.breadcrumb__link:hover {
    color: #00bcd4; /* Brand Teal */
}

.breadcrumb__separator {
    margin: 0 12px;
    color: #ccc;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.breadcrumb__current {
    color: #1b3a4b; /* Brand Slate */
}

/* Modifiers */
.breadcrumb__item--active {
    /* Styles for the last/active item if needed */
    color: #1b3a4b;
}

/* Mobile Adjustments */
@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .breadcrumb { 
        padding: 10px 0; 
    }
    .breadcrumb__item { 
        font-size: 11px; 
    }
    .breadcrumb__separator { 
        margin: 0 8px; 
    }
}


/*
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4 - Hero image + page title, aUElm-page-hero.php
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*/

.page-hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 420px;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Full-width glass band */
.page-hero__glass {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 60px 0;
    background: rgba(20, 20, 25, 0.45);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

/* Content alignment */
.page-hero__inner {
    max-width: 980px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
    text-align: center;
}

/* Typography */
.page-hero__title {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 46px;
    font-weight: 300;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.page-hero__subtitle {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); /* duller than title */
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .page-hero {
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .page-hero__glass {
        padding: 40px 0;
    }

    .page-hero__title {
        font-size: 26px;
    }

    .page-hero__subtitle {
        font-size: 14px;
    }
}

/*
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5.1 - Homepage inspiration, aUElm-home-hero.php
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*/

/* Block */
.home-hero {
    position: relative;
    height: 80vh; /* Shorter than full screen for visibility of content below */
    min-height: 500px;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-attachment: fixed; /* Parallax effect */
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    color: #fff;
}

/* Content Element */
.home-hero__content {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.home-hero__title {
    font-size: 64px;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

.home-hero__tagline {
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 300;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    opacity: 0.95;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Button Element */
.home-hero__btn {
    background: #00bcd4; /* Brand Teal */
    color: #fff;
    padding: 16px 40px;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 50px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: inline-block;
}

.home-hero__btn:hover {
    background: #1b3a4b; /* Brand Slate */
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

/* Scroll Indicator Element */
.home-hero__scroller {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 30px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.home-hero__scroll-text {
    font-size: 10px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.home-hero__scroll-line {
    width: 1px;
    height: 50px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #fff, transparent);
}

/* Mobile Fixes */
@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .home-hero { height: 60vh; background-attachment: scroll; }
    .home-hero__title { font-size: 38px; }
    .home-hero__tagline { font-size: 16px; }
    .home-hero__btn { padding: 12px 30px; font-size: 14px; }
}

/*
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5.2 HOME HERO — MODERN CALM / EDITORIAL PREMIUM
Inspired by contemporary product & travel brands
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*/

:root {
    --brand-red: #8b0000;
    --brand-gold: #ffcc00;
    --hero-font-main: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
}

.au-hero-fixed {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    /* Locks height to viewport so the entire hero is visible without scrolling */
    height: 85vh; 
    min-height: 550px;
    background: var(--hero-img) no-repeat center center / cover;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    font-family: var(--hero-font-main);
}

.au-hero-fixed__container { 
    position: relative; 
    z-index: 1; /* Low z-index ensures it stays behind the menu */
    width: 100%; 
    max-width: 1280px; 
    margin: 0 auto; 
    padding: 0 30px;
}

.au-hero-fixed__wrapper {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}

/* LEFT SIDE: CONTENT */
.au-hero-fixed__kicker { 
    color: var(--brand-red); 
    font-weight: 800; 
    font-size: 13px; 
    letter-spacing: 4px; 
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: block; 
    margin-bottom: 15px; 
}

.au-hero-fixed__title { 
    color: #fff; 
    font-size: clamp(38px, 6vw, 75px); 
    line-height: 1; 
    font-weight: 900; 
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    /* Soft shadow replaces blurry overlays to keep image sharp */
    text-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

.au-hero-fixed__sub { 
    color: #fff; 
    font-size: 18px; 
    line-height: 1.5;
    max-width: 480px; 
    margin-bottom: 35px; 
    font-weight: 500;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}

/* BUTTON - ONE LINER */
.au-hero-fixed__btn {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--brand-red);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 18px 45px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 14px;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: 2px solid var(--brand-red);
}

.au-hero-fixed__btn:hover {
    background: transparent;
    border-color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* RIGHT SIDE: CRYSTAL CLEAR CARDS */
.au-stat-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    justify-content: flex-end;
}

.au-stat-item {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08); /* Transparent tint */
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3); /* Sharp edges */
    padding: 35px 20px;
    flex: 1;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    /* NO BLUR - Keeps the mountain image crisp through the card */
}

.au-stat-item:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.au-stat-val { 
    display: block; 
    font-size: 36px; 
    font-weight: 900; 
    color: #ffffff; 
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    text-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

.au-stat-lbl { 
    font-size: 10px; 
    color: var(--brand-gold); 
    text-transform: uppercase; 
    letter-spacing: 3px; 
    font-weight: 800;
}

/* MOBILE REFINEMENT - 100% RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .au-hero-fixed { 
        height: auto; 
        min-height: 100vh; /* Full screen on mobile */
        padding: 140px 0 60px 0; 
    }
    .au-hero-fixed__wrapper { 
        grid-template-columns: 1fr; 
        text-align: center; 
        gap: 40px; 
    }
    .au-hero-fixed__sub { margin: 0 auto 30px; }
    .au-stat-row { justify-content: center; }
    .au-hero-fixed__title { font-size: 45px; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .au-stat-row { 
        display: grid; 
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); 
    }
    .au-stat-item:last-child { grid-column: span 2; }
    .au-hero-fixed__btn { width: 100%; padding: 15px; }
}

/*
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6 - Highlight top places, aUElm-featured-destinations.php
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*/
/*
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7 - Curated articles, aUElm-editor-picks.php
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*/
/*
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8 - High-engagement content, aUElm-popular-posts.php
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*/

/* Block: Popular Stories Section */
.popular-stories {
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.popular-stories__heading {
    font-weight: 300; /* text-thin */
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    color: #1b3a4b;
}

.popular-stories__icon {
    color: #00bcd4; /* Brand Teal / Primary */
    margin-right: 10px;
}

.popular-stories__container {
    padding-left: 20px;
}

.popular-stories__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 25px;
}

/* Block: Popular Card */
.popular-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid #eeeeee;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.popular-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.popular-card__link {
    text-decoration: none;
    display: block;
}

.popular-card__image-box {
    position: relative;
    height: 200px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.popular-card__img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.popular-card:hover .popular-card__img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.popular-card__overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.6);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 24px;
}

.popular-card:hover .popular-card__overlay {
    opacity: 1;
}

.popular-card__content {
    padding: 20px;
}

.popular-card__title {
    color: #1b3a4b; /* text-slate */
    font-weight: 700; /* text-strong */
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.popular-card__action {
    color: #00bcd4;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: bold;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 5px;
}

/* Mobile Adjustments */
@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .popular-stories__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .popular-stories__container {
        padding-left: 0;
    }
}

/*
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9 - Encourage exploration, aUElm-cta-explore.php
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*/

/* --- Bespoke Studio CTA --- */

.au-explore-studio {
    margin: 80px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid #1a1a1a; /* Very thin, sharp dark line */
    padding-top: 40px;
}

.au-explore-studio__container {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

/* Title: Clean, light-to-medium weight, not "WordPress Bold" */
.au-explore-studio__title {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 400; /* Lighter weight for high-end look */
    letter-spacing: 0.1em; /* Architectural spacing */
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #000;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

/* Indented Body: The vertical accent line look */
.au-explore-studio__body {
    padding-left: 40px;
    border-left: 1px solid #ddd; /* Thin light vertical guide */
    margin-left: 5px;
}

.au-explore-studio__text {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #666;
    max-width: 550px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

/* Link: Minimalist text link with animated SVG */
.au-explore-studio__link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #1a1a1a;
    text-decoration: none;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.au-explore-studio__arrow {
    margin-left: 15px;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.au-explore-studio__link:hover {
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.au-explore-studio__link:hover .au-explore-studio__arrow {
    transform: translateX(10px);
}

/* Mobile Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .au-explore-studio__title { font-size: 1.4rem; }
    .au-explore-studio__body { padding-left: 20px; }
}

/*
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10 - Blog title + meta, aUElm-post-header.php
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*/
/*
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11 - Large lists, aUElm-pagination.php
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*/
/*
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12 - Progressive loading, aUElm-load-more.php
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/*
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13 - Sort / filter, aUElm-filter-bar.php
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*/
/*
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14 - Standard CTAs, aUElm-button.php
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*/
/*
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15 - Labels (New, Popular), aUElm-badge.php
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*/

/* --- Badge Element BEM Style --- */
.au-badge {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.au-badge__label {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 2px 8px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border-radius: 2px;
    background-color: #eee; /* Default */
}

.au-badge--new .au-badge__label { background-color: #28a745; color: #fff; }
.au-badge--popular .au-badge__label { background-color: #ffc107; color: #000; }

/* UX: Indented content */
.au-badge__body {
    padding-left: 12px; 
}

.au-badge__content {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/*
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16 - Icons with meaning, aUElm-icon-text.php
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*/

/* Block */
.au-icon-item {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Header: Icon + Title */
.au-icon-item__header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

/* Icon - matches your Popular Stories style */
.au-icon-item__icon {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #28a745; /* Green like your NEW badge, or use your primary blue */
    width: 20px;
    text-align: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Title - Bold and professional */
.au-icon-item__title {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #222;
}

/* UX: Indented Body */
.au-icon-item__body {
    padding-left: 30px; /* Aligns description text under the title text */
}

.au-icon-item__content {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: #666;
}

/*
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17 - Notices, aUElm-alert.php
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*/

/* Block */
.au-alert {
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    border-left: 5px solid #ccc; /* Visual accent */
    background-color: #f8f9fa;
    padding: 15px;
    font-family: inherit;
}

/* Modifier Colors */
.au-alert--info    { border-left-color: #17a2b8; background-color: #f0fbfc; }
.au-alert--success { border-left-color: #28a745; background-color: #f4faf5; }
.au-alert--warning { border-left-color: #ffc107; background-color: #fffdf5; }
.au-alert--danger  { border-left-color: #dc3545; background-color: #fff5f6; }

/* Element: Title */
.au-alert__title {
    display: block;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: #333;
}

/* UX: Content indented "slightly inner" than the title */
.au-alert__body {
    padding-left: 15px;
}

.au-alert__content {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: #444;
}

/*
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18 - Reviews, aUElm-rating-stars.php
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*/

/* Block */
.au-rating {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

/* Star Container */
.au-rating__stars {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    color: #ffc107; /* Gold stars */
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    line-height: 1;
}

/* Star Modifiers */
.au-rating__star--empty {
    color: #e0e0e0; /* Grey stars */
}

/* UX: Indented Review Content */
.au-rating__body {
    padding-left: 12px; /* Content slightly inner than stars */
}

.au-rating__content {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #555;
    font-style: italic; /* Common for reviews */
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/*
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19 - Reading clarity, aUElm-read-time.php
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*/

/* --- Reading Clarity Metadata --- */

.au-read-meta {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.au-read-meta__label {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    color: #999; /* Muted architectural gray */
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.au-read-meta__label i {
    font-size: 10px;
}

/* UX: Value indented slightly inner than the label */
.au-read-meta__body {
    padding-left: 18px;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.au-read-meta__value {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #1a1a1a;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/*
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20 - SEO + UX, aUElm-faq-accordion.php
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*/

/* Block */
.faq-accordion {
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.faq-accordion__heading {
    font-weight: 300; /* text-thin */
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.faq-accordion__icon {
    color: #00bcd4; /* text-primary */
}

.faq-accordion__inset {
    padding-left: 20px;
}

.faq-accordion__group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

/* Item Component */
.faq-item {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #eee;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item__trigger {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 18px 25px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-align: left;
}

.faq-item__question {
    color: #1b3a4b;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700; /* text-strong */
}

.faq-item__icon-box {
    color: #00bcd4;
    font-size: 12px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item__panel {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    background: #fcfdfd;
}

.faq-item__content {
    padding: 0 25px 20px 25px;
    color: #666;
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-size: 14px;
}

/* Modifier: Active State */
.faq-item--active {
    border-color: #00bcd4;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); /* shadow-hover */
}

.faq-item--active .faq-item__icon-box {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    color: #1b3a4b;
}

@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .faq-accordion__inset { padding-left: 0; }
}

/*
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21 - Long content, aUElm-toc-accordion.php
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
*/

/* Block */
.toc {
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.toc__inset {
    padding-left: 20px;
}

.toc__wrapper {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 10px;
    border: 1px solid #1b3a4b;
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 100%;
}

/* Trigger Element */
.toc__trigger {
    width: 100%;
    background: #1b3a4b;
    padding: 18px 25px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.toc__label {
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 700; /* text-strong */
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 13px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.toc__icon-main {
    margin-right: 10px;
}

.toc__chevron {
    color: #fff;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

/* Collapsible Area */
.toc__collapsible {
    max-height: 2000px; /* Open by default */
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.5s ease-in-out;
}

.toc__collapsible--collapsed {
    max-height: 0;
}

/* List Rows */
.toc__nav {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.toc__row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 16px 25px;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f2f2f2;
    transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.toc__row:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.toc__row:hover {
    background: #f9fdfd;
}

.toc__index {
    color: #00bcd4;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 12px;
    margin-right: 15px;
    width: 25px;
}

.toc__text {
    color: #444;
    font-size: 14px;
    flex: 1;
}

.toc__arrow {
    color: #eee;
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

/* State Modifiers */
.toc__row:hover .toc__arrow {
    transform: translateX(5px);
    color: #00bcd4;
}

.toc__trigger--closed .toc__chevron {
    transform: rotate(-90deg);
}

@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
    .toc__inset { padding-left: 0; }
}

/*
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22 - Structured data, aUElm-schema-jsonld.php
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*/
/*
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23 - Performance, aUElm-lazy-image.php
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
*/
/*
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24 - Footer + trust, aUElm-site-footer.php
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
*/

/*
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25 - Menu, aUElm-menu.php (COMPLETE WORKING VERSION)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
*/

/* AGGRESSIVE RESET */
.au-menu-wrap,
.au-menu,
.au-menu__item,
.au-menu__submenu {
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    border: none !important;
    outline: none !important;
    list-style: none !important;
}

.au-menu-wrap {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    background: transparent !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}

.au-menu-mobile-header {
    display: none;
}

.au-menu {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0;
}

.au-menu__item {
    position: relative;
}

.au-menu__link,
.au-menu__toggle {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 20px 15px !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #1b3a4b !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    border: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: color 0.3s;
}

.au-menu__link:hover,
.au-menu__toggle:hover {
    color: #8b0000 !important;
}

.au-menu__caret {
    width: 0;
    height: 0;
    border-left: 4px solid transparent;
    border-right: 4px solid transparent;
    border-top: 5px solid currentColor;
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.au-menu__item.is-open .au-menu__caret {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.au-menu__submenu {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    min-width: 220px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-top: 3px solid #8b0000 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) !important;
    z-index: 10000;
    display: none;
}

.au-menu__item:hover > .au-menu__submenu {
    display: block;
}

.au-menu__submenu .au-menu__link {
    padding: 12px 20px !important;
    width: 100%;
    display: block;
    text-transform: none;
    font-weight: 500;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .au-menu {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .au-menu-wrap {
        position: fixed !important;
        top: 0 !important;
        right: -100% !important;
        width: 280px !important;
        height: 100vh !important;
        background: #ffffff !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        transition: right 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) !important;
        z-index: 10001 !important;
        box-shadow: -10px 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) !important;
        overflow-y: auto !important;
    }

    .au-menu-wrap.is-open {
        right: 0 !important;
    }

    .au-menu-wrap.is-open .au-menu {
        display: flex !important;
    }

    .au-menu-mobile-header {
        display: flex !important;
        justify-content: space-between !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        padding: 20px !important;
        background: #1b3a4b !important;
        color: #fff !important;
    }

    .au-menu-mobile-logo {
        font-weight: 800;
        text-transform: uppercase;
    }

    .au-menu-mobile-close {
        background: none !important;
        border: none !important;
        color: #fff !important;
        font-size: 32px !important;
        cursor: pointer !important;
    }

    .au-menu-wrap.is-open .au-menu {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: stretch !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }

    .au-menu__item {
        border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0 !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }

    .au-menu__link,
    .au-menu__toggle {
        padding: 18px 25px !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        justify-content: space-between !important;
    }

    .au-menu__submenu {
        position: static !important;
        display: none !important;
        background: #f9f9f9 !important;
        box-shadow: none !important;
        border: none !important;
    }

    .au-menu__item.is-open > .au-menu__submenu {
        display: block !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   26 - Ribbon-01 (PRO / Sharp Editorial)
   - No rounded corners anywhere
   - Themes: brand | travel | policy | brand-dark
   - Align : left | center
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------
   Base (structure + layout)
-------------------------- */
.ribbon-01{
  /* theme variables */
  --r-bg: #ffffff;
  --r-border: rgba(40, 6, 18, 0.12);
  --r-accent: linear-gradient(90deg, #050407, #280612, #961424);

  --r-title: #140c12;
  --r-text: rgba(20, 12, 18, 0.78);

  --r-icon-bg: rgba(150, 20, 36, 0.10);
  --r-icon-fg: rgba(150, 20, 36, 0.95);

  --r-btn-bg: transparent;
  --r-btn-border: rgba(40, 6, 18, 0.22);
  --r-btn-fg: rgba(40, 6, 18, 0.92);
  --r-btn-hover-bg: rgba(150, 20, 36, 0.06);

  margin: 28px 0;
  padding: 0;

  background: var(--r-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--r-border);

  /* IMPORTANT: SHARP EDGES */
  border-radius: 0;
  overflow: hidden;

  /* No shadow (premium editorial style) */
  box-shadow: none;
}

/* top accent line */
.ribbon-01::before{
  content:"";
  display:block;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--r-accent);
}

/* inner */
.ribbon-01 .line{ padding: 0; }

.ribbon-01__wrap{
  padding: 22px 26px;
}

/* header row */
.ribbon-01__head{
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.ribbon-01__icon{
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;

  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;

  background: var(--r-icon-bg);
  color: var(--r-icon-fg);

  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1;

  /* IMPORTANT: SHARP */
  border-radius: 0;
}

/* title */
.ribbon-01__heading{
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--r-title) !important;
}

/* body row */
.ribbon-01__body{
  display:flex;
  gap: 18px;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.ribbon-01__text{
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--r-text) !important;
  max-width: 980px;
}

/* CTA */
.ribbon-01__cta{
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}

.ribbon-01__btn{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;

  padding: 10px 16px;

  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  text-decoration: none;

  background: var(--r-btn-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--r-btn-border);
  color: var(--r-btn-fg);

  /* IMPORTANT: SHARP */
  border-radius: 0;

  transition: transform .12s ease, background .12s ease;
}

.ribbon-01__btn:hover{
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  background: var(--r-btn-hover-bg);
}

/* Align modifiers */
.ribbon-01--left .ribbon-01__heading,
.ribbon-01--left .ribbon-01__text{
  text-align: left;
}

.ribbon-01--center .ribbon-01__head{
  justify-content:center;
}
.ribbon-01--center .ribbon-01__heading{
  text-align:center;
}
.ribbon-01--center .ribbon-01__body{
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px){
  .ribbon-01__wrap{
    padding: 18px 16px;
  }

  .ribbon-01__heading{
    font-size: 20px;
  }

  .ribbon-01__body{
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .ribbon-01__btn{
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   THEMES
   ========================================================================== */

/* BRAND */
.ribbon-01--brand{
  --r-bg: #f8f2f5;
  --r-border: rgba(40, 6, 18, 0.12);
  --r-accent: linear-gradient(90deg, #050407, #280612, #961424);

  --r-title: #140c12;
  --r-text: rgba(20, 12, 18, 0.80);

  --r-icon-bg: rgba(150, 20, 36, 0.10);
  --r-icon-fg: rgba(150, 20, 36, 0.95);

  --r-btn-border: rgba(40, 6, 18, 0.22);
  --r-btn-fg: rgba(40, 6, 18, 0.92);
  --r-btn-hover-bg: rgba(150, 20, 36, 0.06);
}

/* TRAVEL */
.ribbon-01--travel{
  --r-bg: #f3fbfb;
  --r-border: rgba(0,0,0,0.10);
  --r-accent: linear-gradient(90deg, #008f9c, #00cdff);

  --r-title: #0f2f3a;
  --r-text: rgba(15, 47, 58, 0.82);

  --r-icon-bg: rgba(0, 143, 156, 0.10);
  --r-icon-fg: rgba(0, 143, 156, 0.95);

  --r-btn-border: rgba(0, 143, 156, 0.30);
  --r-btn-fg: rgba(15, 47, 58, 0.92);
  --r-btn-hover-bg: rgba(0, 143, 156, 0.08);
}

/* POLICY */
.ribbon-01--policy{
  --r-bg: #f7f7f8;
  --r-border: rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  --r-accent: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0,0,0,.65), rgba(0,0,0,.20));

  --r-title: #101114;
  --r-text: rgba(16, 17, 20, 0.76);

  --r-icon-bg: rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  --r-icon-fg: rgba(0,0,0,0.70);

  --r-btn-border: rgba(0,0,0,0.20);
  --r-btn-fg: rgba(0,0,0,0.75);
  --r-btn-hover-bg: rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

/* BRAND DARK */
.ribbon-01--brand-dark{
  --r-bg: #0a060b;
  --r-border: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  --r-accent: linear-gradient(90deg, #961424, rgba(255,255,255,0.18));

  --r-title: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
  --r-text: rgba(255,255,255,0.74);

  --r-icon-bg: rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  --r-icon-fg: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);

  --r-btn-bg: transparent;
  --r-btn-border: rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
  --r-btn-fg: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  --r-btn-hover-bg: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

/*
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27 - Footer + trust, aUElm-footer.php (Modern + Final Polish + 2-col lists)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
*/

:root{
  --au-ink: #062A33;
  --au-ink-2: #0E2D36;
  --au-muted: rgba(14,45,54,0.76);

  --au-border: rgba(6,42,51,0.12);
  --au-surface: #EAF3F4;
  --au-surface-2: #F7FCFD;

  --au-radius: 14px;
}

/* MAIN FOOTER */
.background-footer-pastel{
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--au-surface) 0%, var(--au-surface-2) 100%) !important;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--au-border);
  padding: 74px 0 64px;
  color: var(--au-ink-2) !important;
}

/* Typography */
.background-footer-pastel h4{
  margin: 0 0 22px;
  color: var(--au-ink) !important;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.background-footer-pastel p,
.background-footer-pastel li,
.background-footer-pastel span{
  color: var(--au-muted) !important;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.9;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Normalize links */
.background-footer-pastel a{
  color: var(--au-muted) !important;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 180ms ease, transform 180ms ease;
}
.background-footer-pastel a:hover{
  color: var(--au-ink) !important;
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

/* Columns */
.footer-cols > div{
  position: relative;
  padding-top: 6px;

  /* ✅ IMPORTANT: prevents Column 1 cards from overlapping */
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Desktop column spacing + separators */
@media (min-width: 992px){
  .footer-cols > div[class*="l-3"]{
    padding-left: 28px;
    padding-right: 28px;
    min-height: 320px;
  }
  .footer-cols > div[class*="l-3"]:first-child{ padding-left: 0; }
  .footer-cols > div[class*="l-3"]:last-child{ padding-right: 0; }

  .footer-cols > div[class*="l-3"]:not(:last-child)::after{
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    top: 10px;
    bottom: 10px;
    width: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom,
      rgba(6,42,51,0.00),
      rgba(6,42,51,0.14),
      rgba(6,42,51,0.00)
    );
  }
}

/* Column 1: meta chips */
.au-footer-meta{
  margin-top: 26px;
  display: grid;
  gap: 14px;
}

.au-footer-meta__item{
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;

  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;

  padding: 12px 12px;
  border-radius: 14px;

  border: 1px solid rgba(6,42,51,0.10);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
}

.au-footer-meta__icon{
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: rgba(6,42,51,0.06);
  color: rgba(6,42,51,0.78);
}

.au-footer-meta__icon i{
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1;
}

.au-footer-meta__text{
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: rgba(14,45,54,0.88) !important;
  font-weight: 600;
  overflow-wrap: anywhere;
}

/* --------------------------------------------
   Column 2 & 3: Footer link lists
-------------------------------------------- */
.footer-links{
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.footer-links li{
  margin: 14px 0;
}

.footer-links a{
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.footer-links a::before{
  content: "";
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(6,42,51,0.16);
  transition: transform 180ms ease, background 180ms ease;
}

.footer-links a:hover::before{
  background: rgba(6,42,51,0.55);
  transform: scale(1.12);
}

/* ✅ NEW: Multi-column footer list for better UI when there are many links */
.footer-links--cols{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  column-gap: 26px;
  row-gap: 12px;
}

.footer-links--cols li{
  margin: 0; /* override default vertical spacing in grid mode */
}

/* keep links aligned nicely in grid */
.footer-links--cols a{
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Responsive: collapse to 1 column */
@media (max-width: 1200px){
  .footer-links--cols{
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .footer-links--cols li{
    margin: 12px 0;
  }
}

/* Column 4: newsletter */
.footer-newsletter{
  margin-top: 18px;
}

.footer-newsletter input{
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--au-radius);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  border: 1px solid rgba(6,42,51,0.16);
  color: var(--au-ink-2);
  outline: none;
  transition: all 180ms ease;
}

.footer-newsletter input:focus{
  border-color: rgba(6,42,51,0.40);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(6,42,51,0.12);
}

.footer-newsletter input::placeholder{
  color: rgba(14,45,54,0.45);
}

/* Subscribe button (reduced shadow) */
.footer-newsletter button{
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 12px;
  border-radius: var(--au-radius);
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border: 0;
  cursor: pointer;

  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 16px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-transform: none;

  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #062A33 0%, #0E3B48 100%);
  color: #fff;

  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(6,42,51,0.14);
  transition: transform 160ms ease, box-shadow 160ms ease, filter 160ms ease;
}

.footer-newsletter button:hover{
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  filter: brightness(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(6,42,51,0.18);
}

/* Social icons row */
.au-footer-social-row{
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 18px;
}

.au-footer-social-row__link{
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 999px;

  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;

  border: 1px solid rgba(6,42,51,0.12);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  color: rgba(6,42,51,0.86) !important;

  box-shadow: none;
  transition: transform 160ms ease, background 160ms ease, border-color 160ms ease;
}

.au-footer-social-row__link:hover{
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  border-color: rgba(6,42,51,0.18);
  box-shadow: none;
}

.au-footer-social-row__link i{
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1;
}

/* Divider */
footer hr.break{
  border-color: rgba(6, 42, 51, 0.16) !important;
}

/* BOTTOM FOOTER */
.background-footer-deep{
  background: #062A33 !important;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.86) !important;
  padding: 22px 0;
}

.background-footer-deep p{
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78) !important;
}

.background-footer-deep a{
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.86) !important;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.background-footer-deep a:hover{
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 991px){
  .background-footer-pastel{
    padding: 54px 0 46px;
  }
}


/*
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28 - Explore Uttarakhand (Hover Reveal), aUElm-explore-uttarakhand.php
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
*/

.explore-uk{
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 70px 0;
    background: #062A33; /* deep petrol */
}

/* background reveal image */
.explore-uk__bg{
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    filter: saturate(0.95) contrast(1.02);
    opacity: 0.32;           /* was 0.22 */
    transform: scale(1.03);
    transition: opacity .45s ease, transform .65s ease, background-image .22s ease;
}

/* overlay for readability */
.explore-uk__overlay{
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 20% 10%, rgba(255,255,255,0.07), rgba(255,255,255,0) 55%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6,42,51,0.20), rgba(6,42,51,0.78));
}

/* inner */
.explore-uk__inner{
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* header */
.explore-uk__head{
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 34px;
}

.explore-uk__title{
    margin: 0 0 10px 0;
    font-size: 46px;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.96);
}

.explore-uk__subtitle{
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
}

/* list */
.explore-uk__content{
    max-width: 980px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.explore-uk__list{
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    list-style: none;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
}

.explore-uk__item{
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
}

.explore-uk__link{
    display: block;
    padding: 22px 10px;
    text-decoration: none;
    position: relative;
    transition: transform .25s ease;
}

/* label */
.explore-uk__label{
    display: block;
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
    transition: color .25s ease;
}

.explore-uk__desc{
    display: block;
    margin-top: 8px;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.62);
}

/* Hover effects */
.explore-uk__item:hover .explore-uk__link{
    transform: translateX(6px);
}

.explore-uk__item:hover .explore-uk__label{
    color: #FFD6C9; /* pastel Peach Blossom */
}

/* different pastel hover accents */
.explore-uk__item:nth-child(2):hover .explore-uk__label{ color: #DCCBFF; } /* aurora lavender */
.explore-uk__item:nth-child(3):hover .explore-uk__label{ color: #C9F1FF; } /* pastel sky */

/* bg intensity on hover (JS will swap image) */
.explore-uk.is-hover .explore-uk__bg{
    opacity: 0.36;
    transform: scale(1.00);
}

/* CTA */
.explore-uk__cta{
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 28px;
}

.explore-uk__button{
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 12px 22px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
    color: #062A33;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: transform .2s ease, background .2s ease;
}

.explore-uk__button:hover{
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    background: #ffffff;
}

/* Mobile */
@media screen and (max-width: 768px){
    .explore-uk{
        padding: 46px 0;
    }

    .explore-uk__title{ font-size: 30px; }
    .explore-uk__label{ font-size: 20px; }
    .explore-uk__bg{ opacity: 0.16; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   29 - Ribbon-02 (PRO / Split Layout: Text Area + Image Area)
   - No rounded corners
   - Image is NOT inside a "container card"
   - The ribbon itself is divided into 2 real areas
   - Themes: brand | travel | policy | dark
   - Layout: image-left | image-right
   ========================================================================== */

.ribbon-02{
  margin: 28px 0;
}

.ribbon-02 .line{
  padding: 0;
}

/* MAIN SPLIT WRAP */
.ribbon-02__wrap{
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr; /* text wider than image */
  gap: 0;

  /* same height feel as ribbon */
  min-height: 220px;

  /* Sharp editorial edges */
  border-radius: 0;
  overflow: hidden;

  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.10);
  background: transparent;

  box-shadow: none;
}

/* --------------------------
   TEXT AREA
-------------------------- */
.ribbon-02__content{
  padding: 26px 28px;

  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;

  background: #ffffff; /* overridden by themes */
}

.ribbon-02__heading{
  margin: 0 0 10px 0;
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: #141016;
}

.ribbon-02__text{
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.78;
  color: rgba(20, 16, 22, 0.80);
  max-width: 980px;
}

.ribbon-02__cta{
  margin-top: 14px;
}

/* button = sharp */
.ribbon-02__btn{
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;

  padding: 10px 16px;

  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  text-decoration: none;

  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.18);
  background: transparent;
  color: rgba(0,0,0,.78);

  border-radius: 0;

  transition: transform .12s ease, background .12s ease;
}

.ribbon-02__btn:hover{
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.04);
}

/* --------------------------
   IMAGE AREA (FULL AREA)
   - no padding
   - no border radius
-------------------------- */
.ribbon-02__media{
  min-height: 220px;
  background: #000;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ribbon-02__img{
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 220px;

  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* --------------------------
   Layout modifiers
-------------------------- */
.ribbon-02--image-left .ribbon-02__media{ order: 1; }
.ribbon-02--image-left .ribbon-02__content{ order: 2; }

.ribbon-02--image-right .ribbon-02__media{ order: 2; }
.ribbon-02--image-right .ribbon-02__content{ order: 1; }

/* ==========================================================================
   THEMES
   ========================================================================== */

/* BRAND */
.ribbon-02--brand .ribbon-02__content{
  background: #f8f2f5;
}
.ribbon-02--brand .ribbon-02__heading{
  color: #140c12;
}
.ribbon-02--brand .ribbon-02__text{
  color: rgba(20, 12, 18, 0.80);
}
.ribbon-02--brand .ribbon-02__btn{
  border-color: rgba(40, 6, 18, 0.22);
  color: rgba(40, 6, 18, 0.92);
}
.ribbon-02--brand .ribbon-02__btn:hover{
  background: rgba(150, 20, 36, 0.06);
}

/* TRAVEL */
.ribbon-02--travel .ribbon-02__content{
  background: #f3fbfb;
}
.ribbon-02--travel .ribbon-02__heading{
  color: #0f2f3a;
}
.ribbon-02--travel .ribbon-02__text{
  color: rgba(15, 47, 58, 0.82);
}
.ribbon-02--travel .ribbon-02__btn{
  border-color: rgba(0, 143, 156, 0.30);
  color: rgba(15, 47, 58, 0.92);
}
.ribbon-02--travel .ribbon-02__btn:hover{
  background: rgba(0, 143, 156, 0.08);
}

/* POLICY */
.ribbon-02--policy .ribbon-02__content{
  background: #f7f7f8;
}
.ribbon-02--policy .ribbon-02__heading{
  color: #101114;
}
.ribbon-02--policy .ribbon-02__text{
  color: rgba(16, 17, 20, 0.76);
}
.ribbon-02--policy .ribbon-02__btn{
  border-color: rgba(0,0,0,.20);
  color: rgba(0,0,0,.75);
}
.ribbon-02--policy .ribbon-02__btn:hover{
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

/* DARK */
.ribbon-02--dark .ribbon-02__wrap{
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
}
.ribbon-02--dark .ribbon-02__content{
  background: #0a060b;
}
.ribbon-02--dark .ribbon-02__heading{
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.95);
}
.ribbon-02--dark .ribbon-02__text{
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.74);
}
.ribbon-02--dark .ribbon-02__btn{
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.22);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
}
.ribbon-02--dark .ribbon-02__btn:hover{
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 900px){
  .ribbon-02__wrap{
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .ribbon-02__media{
    min-height: 240px;
  }

  .ribbon-02__img{
    min-height: 240px;
  }

  /* Mobile: image first always */
  .ribbon-02--image-right .ribbon-02__media,
  .ribbon-02--image-left .ribbon-02__media{ order: 1; }

  .ribbon-02--image-right .ribbon-02__content,
  .ribbon-02--image-left .ribbon-02__content{ order: 2; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px){
  .ribbon-02__content{
    padding: 18px 16px;
  }

  .ribbon-02__heading{
    font-size: 22px;
  }

  .ribbon-02__text{
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.75;
  }

  .ribbon-02__btn{
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   30 - Ribbon-03 (Glass / Bokeh Split) - Travel Blog System
   - Uses two images:
       --r3-img-clear : sharp image (media side)
       --r3-img-blur  : pre-blurred image (text background)
   Themes: brand | travel | policy | dark
   Layout: text-left | text-right
   ========================================================================== */

.ribbon-03{ margin: 28px 0; }
.ribbon-03 .line{ padding: 0; }

/* WRAP */
.ribbon-03__wrap{
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 1fr;
  min-height: 240px;

  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.12);

  /* IMPORTANT: never let wrapper carry bg image */
  background: transparent !important;
  background-image: none !important;

  border-radius: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: none;
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   HARD GRID PLACEMENT (prevents overlap)
------------------------------------------------------------ */

/* Default: text-left */
.ribbon-03__text{
  grid-column: 1;
  grid-row: 1;
}
.ribbon-03__media{
  grid-column: 2;
  grid-row: 1;
}

/* text-right modifier */
.ribbon-03--text-right .ribbon-03__text{
  grid-column: 2;
  grid-row: 1;
}
.ribbon-03--text-right .ribbon-03__media{
  grid-column: 1;
  grid-row: 1;
}

/* MEDIA SIDE (clear image) */
.ribbon-03__media{
  position: relative;
  min-height: 240px;

  background-image: var(--r3-img-clear);
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;

  background-color: #0b0b0b;

  z-index: 1;
}

.ribbon-03__media::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.14), rgba(0,0,0,0.03));
  z-index: 1;
}

/* TEXT SIDE */
.ribbon-03__text{
  position: relative;
  padding: 28px 30px;

  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;

  max-width: 980px;

  /* CRITICAL: prevent pseudo bleed + stacking conflicts */
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;

  z-index: 2;
}

/* blurred background image */
.ribbon-03__text::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;

  background-image: var(--r3-img-blur);
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;

  transform: scale(1.04);
  opacity: 0.96;

  background-color: #0b0b0b;

  z-index: 0;
}

/* Overlay (base) */
.ribbon-03__text::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
  z-index: 1;
}

/* CONTENT LAYER */
.ribbon-03__heading,
.ribbon-03__desc,
.ribbon-03__cta{
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* FORCE white text */
.ribbon-03__text,
.ribbon-03__text *{
  color: #fff !important;
}

/* Heading */
.ribbon-03__heading{
  margin: 0 0 12px 0;
  font-size: 30px;
  font-weight: 950;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;

  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.98) !important;

  text-shadow:
    0 2px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.45),
    0 14px 34px rgba(0,0,0,0.58);
}

/* Desc */
.ribbon-03__desc{
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.80;

  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.86) !important;

  text-shadow:
    0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.55),
    0 12px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.55);

  max-width: 980px;
}

/* CTA */
.ribbon-03__cta{
  margin-top: 16px;
}

.ribbon-03__btn{
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;

  padding: 10px 16px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 950;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  text-decoration: none;

  border-radius: 0;

  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.28);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.96) !important;

  transition: transform .12s ease, background .12s ease;
}

.ribbon-03__btn:hover{
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
}

/* Theme overlays */
.ribbon-03--brand .ribbon-03__text::after{
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg,
      rgba(150, 20, 36, 0.20),
      rgba(40, 6, 18, 0.24)
    ),
    rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
}

.ribbon-03--travel .ribbon-03__text::after{
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg,
      rgba(0, 143, 156, 0.16),
      rgba(0, 45, 55, 0.18)
    ),
    rgba(0,0,0,0.42);
}

.ribbon-03--policy .ribbon-03__text::after{
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg,
      rgba(20, 20, 22, 0.14),
      rgba(10, 10, 12, 0.18)
    ),
    rgba(0,0,0,0.48);
}

.ribbon-03--dark .ribbon-03__wrap{
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
}

.ribbon-03--dark .ribbon-03__text::after{
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg,
      rgba(0,0,0,0.30),
      rgba(0,0,0,0.42)
    ),
    rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
}

.ribbon-03--dark .ribbon-03__btn{
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
}

.ribbon-03--dark .ribbon-03__btn:hover{
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px){
  .ribbon-03__wrap{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .ribbon-03__media{
    grid-column: 1 !important;
    grid-row: 1 !important;
    min-height: 240px;
  }

  .ribbon-03__text{
    grid-column: 1 !important;
    grid-row: 2 !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px){
  .ribbon-03__text{ padding: 18px 16px; }
  .ribbon-03__heading{ font-size: 22px; }
  .ribbon-03__desc{ font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.75; }
  .ribbon-03__btn{ width: 100%; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   30 - hero for Category Pages
   ========================================================================== */

/* ======================================
   REFERENCE HERO (SVG VERSION)
====================================== */

.au-ref-hero {
    position: relative;
    height: 600px;
    background: #fff4e6;
    overflow: hidden;
    font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
}


/* LEFT IMAGE */

.au-ref-hero-img {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    width: 45%;
    height: 100%;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    clip-path: ellipse(90% 80% at 0% 50%);
    z-index: 1;
}


/* WAVES */

.au-ref-wave {
    position: absolute;
    width: 110%;
    height: 200px;
    left: -5%;
    z-index: 2;
}

.au-ref-wave.top {
    bottom: 200px;
}

.au-ref-wave.bottom {
    bottom: -30px;
}


/* CONTENT */

.au-ref-hero-wrap {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 1300px;
    height: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 80px 40px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    align-items: center;
    z-index: 3;
}


.au-ref-hero-content {
    width: 50%;
    max-width: 560px;
}


/* TEXT */

.au-ref-hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 52px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #5b2c00;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}


.au-ref-hero-content p {
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #555;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
}


/* BUTTON */

.au-ref-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 13px 34px;
    background: #7a3d00;
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: .25s;
}

.au-ref-btn:hover {
    background: #572900;
}


/* ======================================
   RESPONSIVE
====================================== */

@media (max-width: 992px) {

    .au-ref-hero-img {
        width: 100%;
        clip-path: none;
        opacity: .25;
    }

    .au-ref-hero-wrap {
        justify-content: center;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .au-ref-hero-content {
        width: 100%;
    }

}