:root {
      --primary: #8b0000;
      --secondary: #d4af37;
      --accent: #006b3f;
      --dark: #1a1a1a;
      --light: #f9f6f0;
      --text: #333;
      --shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
      --transition: all 0.3s ease;
    }

    * {
      margin: 0;
      padding: 0;
      box-sizing: border-box;
    }
	html {
     scroll-behavior: smooth; /* Enables smooth scrolling */
	 overflow-x: hidden;
	 
}

    body {
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      color: var(--text);
      background-color: var(--light);
      line-height: 1.6;
      overflow-x: hidden;
    }

    h1, h2, h3, h4 {
      font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
      font-weight: 700;
    }
	
	:root {
  --header-height: 90px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root {
    --header-height: 120px; /* mobile header is taller */
  }
}


    /* Header Styles */
header {
  position: fixed;          /* CHANGE */
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;              /* REQUIRED for fixed */
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--dark), var(--primary));
  color: white;
  padding: 15px 5%;
  z-index: 9999;            /* Higher than overlays */
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}


.logo-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
}

.logo {
  height: 60px;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
}

.logo-text {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--secondary);
  text-shadow: 1px 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  list-style: none;
  align-items: center;
}

.nav-links li {
  padding: 0px 2px; /* Increase horizontal padding */	
  text-align: center;
}

.nav-links a {
  color: white;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.nav-links a:after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  background-color: var(--secondary);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.nav-links a:hover:after {
  width: 100%;
}

.nav-links a:hover {
  color: var(--secondary);
}

.auth-btn {
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1;
  border: 2px solid var(--secondary);
}

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

.login-btn:hover {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--secondary);
}

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

.signup-btn:hover {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--secondary);
}

.mobile-menu-btn {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: white;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* Responsive Menu */
@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
  nav {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .nav-links {
    flex-direction: column;
    background-color: var(--dark);
    width: 100%;
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    display: none;
    padding: 20px 0;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;

    max-height: 80vh;          /* Limit height */
    overflow-y: auto;          /* Enable vertical scroll */
    scrollbar-width: thin;     /* Optional: thinner scrollbars */
  }

  .nav-links.active {
    display: flex;
  }

  .nav-links li {
    margin: 10px 0;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .nav-links a {
    width: 100%;
    display: block;
  }

  .mobile-menu-btn {
    display: block;
    margin-left: 15px;
  }
  .auth-btn {
    width: auto;
    padding: 8px 20px;
  }
}
/* 🔍 Search Bar Styles */
.search-bar-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.nav-search-form {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background-color: white;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 2px 5px;
  height: 32px;
}

.nav-search-form input[type="text"] {
  border: none;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  outline: none;
  width: 120px;
}

.nav-search-form button {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--primary);
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 1rem;
  padding: 0 8px;
}

@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
  .search-bar-container {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 10px 0;
  }

  .nav-search-form input[type="text"] {
    width: 90%;
  }
}


.login-section {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 60px 20px;
  background-color: var(--light);
  min-height: 100vh;
}

.login-container {
  background-color: white;
  padding: 40px 30px;
  max-width: 500px;
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  text-align: center;
  border-top: 5px solid var(--secondary);
}

.login-container h2 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.login-container p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.login-form .form-group {
  text-align: left;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
}

.login-form label {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.login-form input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 15px;
  border: 1px solid #ccc;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.login-form input:focus {
  border-color: var(--secondary);
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 5px var(--secondary);
}

/* Toggle password icon */
.toggle-password {
  position: absolute;
  top: 38px;
  right: 15px;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.toggle-password:hover {
  color: var(--primary);
}

.btn-submit {
  width: 100%;
  background-color: var(--secondary);
  color: var(--dark);
  border: none;
  padding: 12px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-submit:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: white;
}

.login-footer {
  margin-top: 20px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.login-footer a {
  color: var(--primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.login-footer a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Go Back Home Link */
.go-back-home {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 25px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--secondary);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: center;
}

.go-back-home:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
  color: var(--primary);
}
.password-group {
  position: relative;
}

.password-group input {
  padding-right: 40px; /* space for the eye icon */
}

.password-group .toggle-password {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  right: 12px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  cursor: pointer;
  color: #888;
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.password-group .toggle-password:hover {
  color: var(--primary);
}







/* Hero Section */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: var(--header-height); /* 👈 THIS FIXES THE OVERLAP */
  color: white;
  padding: 120px 5%;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: calc(90vh - var(--header-height));
  overflow: hidden;
}



.hero-slideshow {
  background: #360404; /* prevents white flash */	
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: -1;
}

/* Add this for preloading */
.slide.loaded {
  /* Ensure all slides are rendered and ready */
  display: block;
  visibility: visible;
}

/* Make transition faster */
.slide {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease-in-out; /* Fast transition */
}

.slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Background images for slides - Book & Reading Themes */
.slide:nth-child(1) {
  background: linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7)), 
              url('hero1.avif');
  /* Library bookshelf with warm lighting */
}

.slide:nth-child(2) {
  background: linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7)), 
              url('hero2.avif');
  /* Open book on wooden table */
}

.slide:nth-child(3) {
  background: linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7)), 
              url('hero3.avif');
  /* Stack of books with reading glasses */
}
.slide:nth-child(4) {
  background: linear-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7)), 
              url('hero4.avif');
  /* Stack of books with reading glasses */
}


.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 1200px;
}

.hero-content h1 {
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  line-height: 1.2;
  max-width: 900px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

.hero-content p {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  max-width: 900px;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

/* Rest of your existing CSS remains the same */
.hero-buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
}

.btn {
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--secondary);
  color: var(--dark);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: transparent;
  color: white;
  border: 2px solid var(--secondary);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: #c19b2c;
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
}





    /* Section Styles */
    .section {
      padding: 40px 5%;
      max-width: 1400px;
      margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .section-title {
      text-align: center;
      margin-bottom: 60px;
      position: relative;
    }

    .section-title h2 {
      font-size: 2.5rem;
      color: var(--primary);
      display: inline-block;
    }

    .section-title h2:after {
      content: '';
      display: block;
      width: 80px;
      height: 4px;
      background: var(--secondary);
      margin: 15px auto;
      border-radius: 2px;
    }

/* Sections Scrolling Top Margin */
#about-us, #publish, #authors, #stories, #contact, #author-profile-section, #alp-registration-form, #alp-clubs, #new-releases{
  scroll-margin-top: 80px;
}

/* ===============================
   SLIDE ANIMATIONS WITH MOBILE FALLBACK
   =============================== */
.slide-in-right {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(50px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease-out, transform 0.8s ease-out;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  position: relative;
}

/* When in view */
.slide-in-right.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

/* Slide In From Left for Image */
.slide-in-left {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-50px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease-out, transform 0.8s ease-out;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  position: relative;
}

.slide-in-left.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

/* ===============================
   MOBILE FALLBACK - ADD THIS
   =============================== */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .slide-in-right,
  .slide-in-left {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: translateX(0) !important;
  }
}



/* About Us Section */
.about-us {
  background-color: var(--light);
  padding: 40px 5%;
}

.about-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  max-width: 1300px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.about-image img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 500px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.about-content {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 300px;
}

.about-content p {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Button Styles for About Section */
.about-content .btn {
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.about-content .btn-primary {
  background: var(--secondary);
  color: var(--dark);
}

.about-content .btn-primary:hover {
  background: #c19b2c;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}









/* ===============================
   WHY WE EXIST SECTION - FULL WIDTH
   =============================== */
.alp-why-exist-section {
    padding: 100px 5%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #fafafa 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.alp-why-exist-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -20%;
    right: -10%;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.03) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 0;
}

.alp-why-exist-section::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -20%;
    left: -10%;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.02) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 0;
}

.alp-why-exist-container {
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Header */
.alp-why-exist-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.alp-why-exist-subtitle {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--secondary);
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.alp-why-exist-title {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin: 0;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.alp-why-exist-title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -15px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 100px;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Main Statement */
.alp-why-exist-statement {
    background: white;
    padding: 50px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.05);
    margin-bottom: 60px;
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
    position: relative;
}

.alp-why-exist-statement i {
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
    opacity: 0.2;
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    left: 30px;
}

.alp-why-exist-statement p {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-style: italic;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Different Section */
.alp-different-section {
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.alp-different-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.alp-different-title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -12px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--secondary), transparent);
}

.alp-different-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
}

.alp-different-item {
    background: white;
    padding: 35px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.alp-different-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: var(--secondary);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
}

.alp-different-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, #6a0000 100%);
    border-radius: 15px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.alp-different-content h4 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.alp-different-content p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text);
    line-height: 1.6;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

/* CTA */
.alp-why-exist-cta {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 50px;
}

.alp-why-exist-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, #6a0000 100%);
    color: white;
    padding: 18px 45px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: 2px solid var(--secondary);
}

.alp-why-exist-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
    gap: 20px;
}

/* ===============================
   WHY WE EXIST - SPLIT LAYOUT
   =============================== */
.alp-mission-section {
    padding: 100px 5%;
    background: white;
    position: relative;
}

.alp-mission-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 50px;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Left Column */
.alp-mission-left {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 300px;
}

.alp-mission-header {
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.alp-mission-subtitle {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--secondary);
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.alp-mission-title {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.alp-mission-quote {
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.03);
    padding: 35px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    border-left: 6px solid var(--secondary);
    position: relative;
}

.alp-mission-quote i {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
    opacity: 0.2;
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 20px;
    right: 30px;
}

.alp-mission-quote p {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-style: italic;
    margin: 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Stats */
.alp-mission-stats {
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.alp-mission-stat {
    text-align: center;
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 100px;
}

.alp-stat-number {
    display: block;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.alp-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text);
    opacity: 0.7;
}

/* Right Column */
.alp-mission-right {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 300px;
}

.alp-mission-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fafafa 0%, #ffffff 100%);
    padding: 50px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

.alp-mission-card-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 15px;
}

.alp-mission-card-title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 80px;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--secondary), var(--primary));
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.alp-mission-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 35px 0;
}

.alp-mission-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    padding: 15px;
    background: white;
    border-radius: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.alp-mission-list li:hover {
    transform: translateX(8px);
    border-color: var(--secondary);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
}

.alp-mission-list li i {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.alp-mission-list li div {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.alp-mission-list li strong {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.alp-mission-list li span {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text);
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.alp-mission-footer {
    text-align: right;
}

.alp-mission-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    color: var(--secondary);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.alp-mission-link:hover {
    gap: 15px;
    color: var(--primary);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .alp-why-exist-title {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }
    
    .alp-why-exist-statement p {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .alp-different-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .alp-mission-title {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }
    
    .alp-mission-quote p {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .alp-why-exist-section,
    .alp-mission-section {
        padding: 60px 5%;
    }
    
    .alp-why-exist-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    
    .alp-why-exist-statement {
        padding: 30px;
    }
    
    .alp-why-exist-statement p {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }
    
    .alp-different-item {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 25px;
    }
    
    .alp-different-icon {
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
    
    .alp-mission-stats {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 20px;
    }
    
    .alp-mission-card {
        padding: 30px;
    }
    
    .alp-mission-card-title {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .alp-why-exist-btn {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    .alp-mission-list li {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }
}






/* ALP New Releases Section - Unique class names */
.alp-releases-container {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 50px;
}

.alp-releases-slider {
  display: flex;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  gap: 25px;
  padding: 10px 0 30px;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
}

.alp-release-item {
  flex: 0 0 280px;
  background-color: white;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
  scroll-snap-align: start;
}

.alp-release-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

/* CHANGED: Modified to fit whole image and reduce size */
.alp-release-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 320px; /* Reduced from 380px */
  object-fit: contain; /* Changed from cover to contain */
  background-color: #f8f9fa; /* Added background for letterbox effect */
  padding: 15px; /* Added padding for spacing */
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.alp-release-item:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.alp-release-info {
  padding: 20px;
  text-align: center;
}

.alp-release-info h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: var(--dark);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.alp-release-info p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Slider buttons */
.alp-slider-prev,
.alp-slider-next {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: white;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  width: 45px;
  height: 45px;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 10;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.alp-slider-prev {
  left: 0;
}

.alp-slider-next {
  right: 0;
}

.alp-slider-prev:hover,
.alp-slider-next:hover {
  background-color: var(--secondary);
  color: var(--dark);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
}

/* Hide scrollbar */
.alp-releases-slider::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.alp-releases-slider {
  -ms-overflow-style: none;
  scrollbar-width: none;
}

/* Responsive - Desktop first approach */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .alp-release-item {
    flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 13px); /* 2 books per row with gap */
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .alp-releases-container {
    padding: 0 60px; /* More padding for mobile to accommodate buttons */
  }
  
  .alp-release-item {
    flex: 0 0 100%; /* One book per row on mobile */
    scroll-snap-align: center;
  }
  
  /* CHANGED: Reduced image size on mobile */
  .alp-release-item img {
    height: 280px; /* Reduced from 320px */
    padding: 10px;
  }
  
  .alp-slider-prev,
  .alp-slider-next {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  
  .alp-slider-prev {
    left: 10px;
  }
  
  .alp-slider-next {
    right: 10px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .alp-releases-container {
    padding: 0 55px;
  }
  
  .alp-release-item {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
  }
  
  /* CHANGED: Further reduced image size on small mobile */
  .alp-release-item img {
    height: 250px; /* Reduced from 320px */
    padding: 8px;
  }
  
  .alp-release-info {
    padding: 15px;
  }
  
  .alp-release-info h3 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }
}

/* For very small screens */
@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .alp-releases-container {
    padding: 0 50px;
  }
  
  /* CHANGED: Even smaller image for very small screens */
  .alp-release-item img {
    height: 220px;
    padding: 5px;
  }
  
  .alp-slider-prev {
    left: 5px;
  }
  
  .alp-slider-next {
    right: 5px;
  }
}







/* ALP Why Choose Us Section - Unique Names */
.alp-why-section {
    padding: 80px 5%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f9f9f9 0%, #ffffff 100%);
    position: relative;
}

.alp-why-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.alp-why-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.alp-why-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.alp-why-title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -10px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 80px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--secondary);
}

/* ALP Reasons List */
.alp-why-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 25px;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.alp-why-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 20px 30px;
    background: white;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border-left: 4px solid transparent;
}

.alp-why-item:hover {
    transform: translateX(10px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border-left-color: var(--secondary);
}

.alp-why-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.alp-why-icon i {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.alp-why-item:hover .alp-why-icon i {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.alp-why-text p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--text);
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .alp-why-section {
        padding: 60px 5%;
    }
    
    .alp-why-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    
    .alp-why-item {
        padding: 15px 20px;
    }
    
    .alp-why-icon i {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .alp-why-text p {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .alp-why-item {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 20px;
    }
    
    .alp-why-item:hover {
        transform: translateY(-5px);
    }
}









/* Slider Section */
.african-legends-slider-section {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #000;
  position: relative;
}

/* Image Slider Styling */
.about-photo-slider {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%; /* Full viewport width */
    height: 600px; /* Increased height */
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 0; /* Optional: full-width feel */
    margin: 0 auto;
    background-color: #000000;
}

.about-photo-slider .slide {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 1s ease-in-out;
}

.about-photo-slider .slide img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover; /* Fill the container and crop if needed */
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    border-radius: 0;
}

/* Hover effect for the images */
.about-photo-slider .slide img:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .about-photo-slider {
        height: 400px; /* Adjusted height for mobile */
    }
}













/* Readers Guide Section - Unique CSS */
.readers-guide-section {
    padding: 80px 5%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f9f6f0 0%, #f0e6d6 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.readers-guide-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #8b0000, #d4af37, #006b3f);
}

.readers-guide-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Header Styles */
.readers-guide-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.readers-guide-title {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    color: #8b0000;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 15px;
}

.readers-guide-icon {
    color: #d4af37;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
}

.readers-guide-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: #333;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Tab Navigation */
.readers-guide-tab-buttons {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.readers-guide-tab-btn {
    background: white;
    border: 2px solid #e0d6c2;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #333;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.readers-guide-tab-btn:hover {
    background: #f5f1e8;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.readers-guide-tab-btn.active {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8b0000 0%, #6a0000 100%);
    color: white;
    border-color: #8b0000;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

/* Tab Content */
.readers-guide-tab-content {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 15px;
    padding: 40px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.readers-guide-tab-pane {
    display: none;
    animation: fadeIn 0.5s ease;
}

.readers-guide-tab-pane.active {
    display: block;
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* Path Header */
.readers-guide-path-title {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: #1a1a1a;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
}

.readers-guide-path-number {
    background: #8b0000;
    color: white;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.readers-guide-path-description {
    color: #666;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    padding-left: 55px;
}

/* Books Layout */
.readers-guide-books {
    padding-left: 20px;
}

.readers-guide-book-step {
    display: flex;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    position: relative;
}

.readers-guide-step-marker {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    width: 40px;
    margin-right: 20px;
    position: relative;
}

.readers-guide-step-number {
    background: #d4af37;
    color: white;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    z-index: 2;
}

.readers-guide-step-line {
    position: absolute;
    top: 40px;
    bottom: -40px;
    width: 2px;
    background: #e0d6c2;
    z-index: 1;
}

.readers-guide-book-step:last-child .readers-guide-step-line {
    display: none;
}

/* Book Cards */
.readers-guide-book-card {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    background: white;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    margin-left: 10px;
}

.readers-guide-book-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.readers-guide-book-image {
    width: 150px;
    min-width: 150px;
    background: #f9f6f0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 20px;
}

.readers-guide-book-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    max-height: 180px;
    object-fit: contain;
    border-radius: 5px;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.readers-guide-book-info {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 25px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.readers-guide-book-info h4 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: #1a1a1a;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.readers-guide-book-author {
    color: #8b0000;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.readers-guide-book-excerpt {
    color: #666;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.readers-guide-book-actions {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.readers-guide-book-price {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #8b0000;
}

.readers-guide-view-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8b0000 0%, #6a0000 100%);
    color: white;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: 25px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.readers-guide-view-btn:hover {
    transform: translateX(5px);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* CTA Section */
.readers-guide-cta {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8b0000 0%, #6a0000 100%);
    border-radius: 15px;
    padding: 50px;
    margin-top: 60px;
    text-align: center;
    color: white;
}

.readers-guide-cta-content h3 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
}

.readers-guide-cta-content p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    opacity: 0.9;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.readers-guide-cta-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: #d4af37;
    color: #1a1a1a;
    padding: 15px 30px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.readers-guide-cta-btn:hover {
    background: #c39e2d;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .readers-guide-book-card {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    
    .readers-guide-book-image {
        width: 100%;
        min-width: auto;
        height: 200px;
    }
    
    .readers-guide-book-image img {
        max-height: 160px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .readers-guide-title {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 10px;
    }
    
    .readers-guide-tab-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }
    
    .readers-guide-tab-btn {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 300px;
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    .readers-guide-tab-content {
        padding: 25px;
    }
    
    .readers-guide-book-step {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    
    .readers-guide-step-marker {
        flex-direction: row;
        width: 100%;
        margin-bottom: 15px;
        margin-right: 0;
    }
    
    .readers-guide-step-line {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .readers-guide-path-description {
        padding-left: 0;
    }
    
    .readers-guide-cta {
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .readers-guide-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
    
    .readers-guide-book-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 15px;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }
    
    .readers-guide-view-btn {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}








	

/* Publish With ALP Section - Unique CSS */
.alp-publish-section {
    padding: 80px 5%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f9f6f0 0%, #f0e6d6 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.alp-publish-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary), var(--accent));
}

.alp-publish-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Header Styles */
.alp-publish-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.alp-publish-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary) 0%, #c39e2d 100%);
    color: var(--dark);
    padding: 12px 25px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.alp-publish-title {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.alp-publish-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--text);
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.6;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

/* Main Content Layout */
.alp-publish-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.alp-benefits-container, .alp-cta-container {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 300px;
}

/* Benefits Section */
.alp-benefits-title {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--dark);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
}

.alp-benefits-title i {
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-size: 2rem;
}

.alp-benefits-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 25px;
}

.alp-benefit-card {
    background: white;
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border: 2px solid rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transition: var(--transition);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.alp-benefit-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    border-color: var(--primary);
}

.alp-benefit-icon {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    height: 60px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.05);
    width: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.alp-benefit-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--dark);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.alp-benefit-card p {
    color: var(--text);
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

/* CTA Container */
.alp-cta-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 30px;
}

/* Success Story */
.alp-success-story {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, #6a0000 100%);
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    color: white;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.alp-success-story::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    right: -50%;
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.alp-success-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.alp-success-header i {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.alp-success-header h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: white;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
}

.alp-success-quote {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-style: italic;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 20px;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--secondary);
}

.alp-success-author {
    text-align: right;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* Process Steps */
.alp-process-container {
    background: white;
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border: 2px solid rgba(0, 107, 63, 0.1);
}

.alp-process-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--dark);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
}

.alp-process-title i {
    color: var(--accent);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
}

.alp-process-steps {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.alp-process-step {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 20px;
    padding-bottom: 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.alp-process-step:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
    padding-bottom: 0;
}

.alp-step-number {
    background: var(--accent);
    color: white;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.alp-step-content {
    flex: 1;
}

.alp-step-content h4 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--dark);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.alp-step-content p {
    color: var(--text);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Action Buttons */
.alp-action-buttons {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 15px;
}

.alp-main-cta, .alp-secondary-cta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 15px;
    padding: 18px 25px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
    text-align: center;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}

.alp-main-cta {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary) 0%, #c39e2d 100%);
    color: var(--dark);
}

.alp-main-cta:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

.alp-secondary-cta {
    background: white;
    color: var(--primary);
    border: 2px solid var(--primary);
}

.alp-secondary-cta:hover {
    background: rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* Stats */
.alp-stats-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    background: white;
    padding: 25px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.alp-stat {
    text-align: center;
}

.alp-stat-number {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
}

.alp-stat-label {
    color: var(--text);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

/* Closing Statement */
.alp-closing-statement {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark) 0%, var(--primary) 100%);
    border-radius: 15px;
    padding: 40px;
    text-align: center;
    color: white;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.alp-closing-statement::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: url('data:image/svg+xml,<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 100 100" preserveAspectRatio="none"><path d="M0,0 L100,0 L100,100 Z" fill="rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1)"/></svg>');
    background-size: cover;
}

.alp-closing-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.alp-closing-content i {
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.alp-closing-content h3 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: white;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
}

.alp-closing-content p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .alp-publish-content {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 40px;
    }
    
    .alp-benefits-container, .alp-cta-container {
        flex: none;
        width: 100%;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .alp-publish-title {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }
    
    .alp-benefits-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .alp-stats-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 25px;
    }
    
    .alp-closing-statement {
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .alp-publish-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
    
    .alp-publish-badge {
        padding: 10px 20px;
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }
    
    .alp-benefit-card, .alp-process-container, .alp-success-story {
        padding: 25px 20px;
    }
    
    .alp-process-step {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 15px;
    }
    
    .alp-step-number {
        align-self: center;
    }
    
    .alp-action-buttons .alp-main-cta,
    .alp-action-buttons .alp-secondary-cta {
        padding: 15px 20px;
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
}







	
	


/* Mission Section - FIXED VERSION */
.mission {
  position: relative;
  background: url('book_add.jpg') no-repeat center center;
  background-size: cover;
  min-height: 80vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden; /* Prevents content from escaping */
}

/* Full-cover overlay - FIXED */
.mission-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 80px 5%;
  overflow-y: auto; /* Allows scrolling if content is too tall */
}

/* Content container - FIXED */
.mission-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 1000px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 90vh; /* Prevents content from growing too tall */
  overflow-y: auto; /* Allows scrolling within content if needed */
  padding: 20px 0; /* Added vertical padding */
}

/* Title */
.mission .section-title h2 {
  color: var(--secondary);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  line-height: 1.2;
  padding-top: 10px; /* Added space at top */
}

/* Quote */
.mission-quote {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px;
  color: white;
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  padding: 0 10px; /* Added horizontal padding */
}

.mission-quote span {
  color: var(--secondary);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.mission-content .btn {
  padding: 16px 40px;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 30px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  margin-bottom: 20px; /* Added bottom margin */
  display: inline-block; /* Ensures proper button sizing */
}

/* Tablet Responsive (768px - 1024px) */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .mission {
    min-height: 70vh;
  }

  .mission-overlay {
    padding: 60px 6%;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
  }

  .mission-content {
    max-height: 85vh; /* Adjusted for tablet */
    padding: 15px 0;
  }

  .mission .section-title h2 {
    font-size: 2.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
  }

  .mission-quote {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    padding: 0 15px;
  }

  .mission-quote br {
    display: block;
  }

  .mission-content .btn {
    padding: 14px 35px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
  }
}

/* Mobile Landscape & Small Tablets (576px - 767px) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .mission {
    min-height: 100vh; /* Use full viewport height on mobile */
    align-items: flex-start; /* Align to top on mobile */
  }

  .mission-overlay {
    padding: 60px 7% 40px; /* More top padding, less bottom */
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.92);
    align-items: flex-start; /* Align to top */
    overflow-y: auto; /* Allow scrolling */
  }

  .mission-content {
    max-height: none; /* Remove max-height restriction on mobile */
    padding: 10px 0 30px; /* Adjusted padding */
    margin-top: 20px; /* Added top margin */
  }

  .mission .section-title h2 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    padding-top: 0;
  }

  .mission-quote {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    padding: 0 10px;
  }

  .mission-quote br {
    display: none;
  }

  .mission-content .btn {
    padding: 12px 30px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 280px;
    margin: 0 auto 15px;
    display: block; /* Makes button full width within max-width */
  }
}

/* Mobile Portrait (480px and below) */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .mission {
    min-height: 100vh; /* Full viewport height */
  }

  .mission-overlay {
    padding: 50px 5% 30px; /* Adjusted padding */
  }

  .mission-content {
    padding: 5px 0 25px;
  }

  .mission .section-title h2 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
  }

  .mission-quote {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    padding: 0 5px;
  }

  .mission-content .btn {
    padding: 10px 25px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    max-width: 250px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }
}

/* Very Small Mobile (360px and below) */
@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .mission-overlay {
    padding: 40px 4% 25px;
  }

  .mission-content {
    padding: 0 0 20px;
  }

  .mission .section-title h2 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }

  .mission-quote {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .mission-content .btn {
    padding: 10px 20px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    max-width: 220px;
  }
}

/* Extra Small Mobile (320px and below) */
@media (max-width: 320px) {
  .mission-overlay {
    padding: 35px 3% 20px;
  }

  .mission .section-title h2 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
  }

  .mission-quote {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .mission-content .btn {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    padding: 9px 18px;
    max-width: 200px;
  }
}

/* For tablets in portrait mode (768px - 992px) */
@media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 992px) and (orientation: portrait) {
  .mission {
    min-height: 100vh; /* Full height for tablet portrait */
  }

  .mission-content {
    max-height: 90vh;
  }

  .mission-quote {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    padding: 0 15px;
  }

  .mission-content .btn {
    padding: 13px 32px;
  }
}

/* For tablets in landscape mode (992px - 1024px) */
@media (min-width: 992px) and (max-width: 1024px) and (orientation: landscape) {
  .mission {
    min-height: 100vh; /* Full height for tablet landscape */
  }

  .mission-content {
    max-height: 85vh;
  }

  .mission-quote {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
  }
}

/* SAFE FALLBACK - If content is still escaping */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .mission {
    display: block; /* Fallback layout */
    height: auto;
    min-height: 100vh;
  }
  
  .mission-overlay {
    position: relative; /* Fallback to relative positioning */
    display: block;
    min-height: 100vh;
    padding-top: 80px; /* Extra top padding */
    padding-bottom: 40px;
  }
  
  .mission-content {
    min-height: calc(100vh - 120px); /* Calculate safe height */
  }
}

/* Ensure text doesn't overflow on very small screens */
.mission-quote,
.mission .section-title h2 {
  word-wrap: break-word;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
}

/* Prevent horizontal scrolling */
.mission,
.mission-overlay,
.mission-content {
  max-width: 100vw;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}





	
	/* FAQ Section */
.faq .faq-item {
  background: white;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 25px 30px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: var(--transition);
  border-left: 5px solid var(--accent);
}

.faq .faq-item:hover {
  background: #fdf9f3;
}

.faq .faq-item h4 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.faq .faq-item p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text);
}

/* Stats Section */
.stats {
 background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--primary), var(--dark));
  color: white;
  text-align: center;
}
    .section-title-stats h2 {
      font-size: 2.5rem;
      color: #FFFFFF;
      display: inline-block;
    }

.stats-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 50px;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 60px 0;
}

.stat-box {
  padding: 20px;
}

.stat-number {
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: var(--secondary);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.stats-container p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--light);
}













	
/* Newsletter Section with Background Overlay */
.newsletter {
  width: 100%;
  background: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1526304640581-3ad991d90eb2?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1950&q=80') no-repeat center center;
  background-size: cover;
  position: relative;
  color: white;
}

.newsletter-overlay {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  padding: 100px 5%;
  text-align: center;
  width: 100%;
}
    .section-title-newsletter h2 {
      font-size: 2.5rem;
      color: #FFFFFF;
      display: inline-block;
    }

    .section-title-newsletter h2:after {
      content: '';
      display: block;
      width: 80px;
      height: 4px;
      background: var(--secondary);
      margin: 15px auto;
      border-radius: 2px;
    }

.newsletter-text {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto 30px;
  color: white;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.newsletter-form {
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
}

.newsletter-form input {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 14px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  min-width: 250px;
}

.newsletter-form input:focus {
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}






/* Authors Section - Premium Professional Design */
.authors-section {
    padding: 100px 5%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f9fa 0%, #ffffff 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.authors-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary), var(--accent));
}

.authors-container {
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Header Styles */
.authors-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.authors-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary) 0%, #c39e2d 100%);
    color: var(--dark);
    padding: 12px 25px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
    animation: badgePulse 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes badgePulse {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); }
    50% { transform: scale(1.05); }
}

.authors-title {
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: var(--dark);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.authors-title span {
    color: var(--primary);
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.authors-title span::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 5px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 8px;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
    z-index: -1;
}

.authors-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--text);
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.6;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

/* Authors Grid */
.authors-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(350px, 1fr));
    gap: 40px;
    margin: 60px 0 40px;
}

/* Author Card */
.author-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    position: relative;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.author-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 50px rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.15);
    border-color: var(--primary);
}

/* Decorative Elements */
.author-card-decoration {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, transparent 50%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05) 50%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.decoration-circle {
    position: absolute;
    top: -30px;
    right: -30px;
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.decoration-line {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary), transparent);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
    transform-origin: left;
}

.author-card:hover .decoration-line {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* Author Image - Round */
.author-image-wrapper {
    padding: 40px 40px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.author-image-circle {
    position: relative;
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    border: 4px solid white;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.author-card:hover .author-image-circle {
    border-color: var(--secondary);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.author-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top; /* Aligns the image to the top */
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.author-card:hover .author-image {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}



/* Author Info */
.author-info {
    padding: 0 30px 30px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.author-name {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--dark);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    line-height: 1.2;
    text-align: center;
}

/* Book Count Badge */
.author-books-count {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, #6a0000 100%);
    color: white;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin: 0 auto 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.author-books-count i {
    color: var(--secondary);
}

.author-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 15px;
}

.author-title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 50px;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
}

.author-description {
    color: var(--text);
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    opacity: 0.8;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

/* Featured Books */
.author-featured-books {
    margin: 20px 0;
    padding: 20px;
    background: rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.03);
    border-radius: 12px;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--secondary);
}

.author-featured-books h4 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--dark);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.author-book-titles {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
}

.author-book-chip {
    background: white;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    border: 1px solid rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.2);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.author-book-chip:hover {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: white;
    border-color: var(--primary);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.author-book-chip i {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}

/* Action Buttons */
.author-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 25px;
}

.author-btn {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 12px 15px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.author-btn::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 0;
    height: 0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    transition: width 0.6s, height 0.6s;
}

.author-btn:hover::before {
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
}

.author-btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, #6a0000 100%);
    color: white;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.author-btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.author-btn-secondary {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--primary);
    border: 2px solid var(--primary);
}

.author-btn-secondary:hover {
    background: rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: var(--secondary);
    color: var(--dark);
}

/* No Authors State */
.no-authors {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 80px 20px;
    background: white;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.no-authors i {
    font-size: 4rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    opacity: 0.5;
}

.no-authors h3 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--dark);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.no-authors p {
    color: var(--text);
    opacity: 0.7;
}

/* View All CTA */
.authors-cta {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 50px;
}

.authors-cta-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    padding: 18px 40px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark) 0%, var(--primary) 100%);
    color: white;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.authors-cta-btn::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), transparent);
    transition: left 0.5s ease;
}

.authors-cta-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.authors-cta-btn:hover::before {
    left: 100%;
}

.authors-cta-btn i {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.authors-cta-btn:hover i {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .authors-title {
        font-size: 2.8rem;
    }
    
    .authors-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
        gap: 30px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .authors-section {
        padding: 80px 5%;
    }
    
    .authors-title {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }
    
    .authors-subtitle {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
        max-width: 600px;
    }
    
    .authors-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 25px;
    }
    
    .author-name {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .author-image-circle {
        width: 130px;
        height: 130px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .authors-section {
        padding: 60px 5%;
    }
    
    .authors-title {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }
    
    .authors-badge {
        padding: 10px 20px;
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }
    
    .authors-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        max-width: 450px;
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }
    
    .author-image-wrapper {
        padding: 30px 30px 15px;
    }
    
    .author-image-circle {
        width: 140px;
        height: 140px;
    }
    
    .author-info {
        padding: 0 25px 25px;
    }
    
    .author-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    
    .authors-cta-btn {
        padding: 16px 30px;
        font-size: 1.1rem;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 350px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .authors-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
    
    .authors-subtitle {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
    
    .author-card {
        margin: 0 10px;
    }
    
    .author-image-circle {
        width: 120px;
        height: 120px;
    }
    
    .author-name {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
    }
    
    .author-title {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
    
    .author-description {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
    
    .author-featured-books {
        padding: 15px;
    }
    
    .author-book-titles {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    
    .author-book-chip {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

/* Animation for cards */
.author-card {
    animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease-out forwards;
    opacity: 0;
}

@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(30px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* Stagger animation for cards */
.author-card:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.author-card:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.author-card:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
.author-card:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
.author-card:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 0.5s; }
.author-card:nth-child(6) { animation-delay: 0.6s; }







/* Bulk & Corporate Orders Section */
.alp-bulk-section {
    padding: 100px 5%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f9fa 0%, #ffffff 100%);
    color: var(--text);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.alp-bulk-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    right: -10%;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 0;
}

.alp-bulk-section::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -30%;
    left: -10%;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.03) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 0;
}

.alp-bulk-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Header */
.alp-bulk-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.alp-bulk-subtitle {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--secondary);
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.alp-bulk-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.3;
    color: var(--primary);
}

/* Grid Layout */
.alp-bulk-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
}

.alp-bulk-card {
    background: white;
    border: 1px solid rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 40px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.alp-bulk-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    border-color: var(--secondary);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
}

.alp-bulk-card-full {
    grid-column: span 2;
}

/* Card Header */
.alp-bulk-card-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
    padding-bottom: 20px;
}

.alp-bulk-icon {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, #6a0000 100%);
    border-radius: 15px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.alp-bulk-card-header h3 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin: 0;
}

/* Lists */
.alp-bulk-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.alp-bulk-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--text);
    padding: 10px 15px;
    background: rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.02);
    border-radius: 12px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.alp-bulk-list li:hover {
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08);
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

.alp-bulk-list li i {
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    width: 24px;
    text-align: center;
}

.alp-bulk-list li i.fa-building { color: #3498db; }
.alp-bulk-list li i.fa-users { color: #2ecc71; }
.alp-bulk-list li i.fa-calendar-alt { color: #e74c3c; }
.alp-bulk-list li i.fa-church { color: #f39c12; }
.alp-bulk-list li i.fa-school { color: #9b59b6; }
.alp-bulk-list li i.fa-tags { color: #e67e22; }
.alp-bulk-list li i.fa-truck { color: #3498db; }
.alp-bulk-list li i.fa-certificate { color: #f1c40f; }
.alp-bulk-list li i.fa-heart { color: #e74c3c; }

/* Steps */
.alp-bulk-steps {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

.alp-bulk-step {
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
}

.alp-bulk-step:not(:last-child)::after {
    content: '→';
    position: absolute;
    right: -15px;
    top: 30px;
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
    opacity: 0.5;
}

.alp-step-number {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, #6a0000 100%);
    border: 2px solid var(--secondary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: white;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.alp-bulk-step:hover .alp-step-number {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    background: var(--secondary);
    color: var(--primary);
    border-color: var(--primary);
}

.alp-step-content h4 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
}

.alp-step-content p {
    color: var(--text);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .alp-bulk-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    
    .alp-bulk-steps {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 30px;
    }
    
    .alp-bulk-step:not(:last-child)::after {
        display: none;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .alp-bulk-section {
        padding: 60px 5%;
    }
    
    .alp-bulk-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .alp-bulk-card-full {
        grid-column: span 1;
    }
    
    .alp-bulk-title {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }
    
    .alp-bulk-card {
        padding: 30px;
    }
    
    .alp-bulk-card-header h3 {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .alp-bulk-steps {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
    }
}










/* Delivery & Shipping Section */
.alp-delivery-section {
    padding: 100px 5%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #f5f5f5 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.alp-delivery-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -20%;
    right: -5%;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.03) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 0;
}

.alp-delivery-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Header */
.alp-delivery-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.alp-delivery-subtitle {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--secondary);
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.alp-delivery-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.3;
    color: var(--primary);
}

/* Grid Layout */
.alp-delivery-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 25px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.alp-delivery-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 35px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.alp-delivery-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.alp-delivery-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.alp-delivery-card:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.alp-delivery-card-full {
    grid-column: span 3;
}

/* Card Header */
.alp-delivery-card-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
    padding-bottom: 20px;
}

.alp-delivery-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, #6a0000 100%);
    border-radius: 15px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.alp-delivery-card-header h3 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin: 0;
}

.alp-delivery-region {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    margin-left: 10px;
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Delivery Lists */
.alp-delivery-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 20px 0;
}

.alp-delivery-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.alp-delivery-list li i {
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-top: 2px;
    min-width: 24px;
    text-align: center;
}

.alp-delivery-note {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #666;
    font-style: italic;
    margin-left: 5px;
}

/* Badges and Extras */
.alp-delivery-badge {
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    border: 1px dashed var(--secondary);
    border-radius: 30px;
    padding: 10px 15px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 10px;
}

.alp-delivery-badge i {
    color: var(--secondary);
}

.alp-delivery-coverage {
    margin-top: 15px;
    padding: 12px;
    background: rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.02);
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--secondary);
}

.alp-delivery-coverage span {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.alp-delivery-countries {
    margin-top: 15px;
    padding: 12px;
    background: rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.02);
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.alp-delivery-countries i {
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

/* Order Processing */
.alp-delivery-processing {
    padding: 20px 0;
}

.alp-processing-timeline {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.alp-processing-step {
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
}

.alp-processing-step:not(:last-child)::after {
    content: '→';
    position: absolute;
    right: -15px;
    top: 20px;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
    opacity: 0.4;
}

.alp-processing-icon {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, #6a0000 100%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: white;
    margin: 0 auto 15px;
    border: 2px solid var(--secondary);
}

.alp-processing-content h4 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.alp-processing-content p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text);
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.alp-processing-note {
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
    border-radius: 15px;
    padding: 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
}

.alp-processing-note i {
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
}

.alp-processing-note p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text);
    margin: 0;
}

/* Shipping Partners */
.alp-delivery-partners {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 50px;
    padding: 30px;
    background: white;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.alp-delivery-partners h4 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.alp-partner-logos {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 30px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.alp-partner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    color: var(--text);
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    background: rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.02);
    border-radius: 30px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.alp-partner:hover {
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    color: var(--primary);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.alp-partner i {
    color: var(--secondary);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .alp-delivery-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    
    .alp-delivery-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .alp-delivery-card-full {
        grid-column: span 2;
    }
    
    .alp-processing-timeline {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .alp-processing-step:not(:last-child)::after {
        display: none;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .alp-delivery-section {
        padding: 60px 5%;
    }
    
    .alp-delivery-title {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }
    
    .alp-delivery-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .alp-delivery-card-full {
        grid-column: span 1;
    }
    
    .alp-delivery-card-header h3 {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
    }
    
    .alp-delivery-icon {
        width: 50px;
        height: 50px;
        font-size: 1.4rem;
    }
    
    .alp-processing-timeline {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }
    
    .alp-processing-note {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .alp-partner-logos {
        gap: 15px;
    }
    
    .alp-partner {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        padding: 6px 12px;
    }
}









	
	
/* Testimonials Section - Modern & Professional */
.testimonials {
  padding: 80px 5%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f9fa 0%, #e9ecef 100%);
}

.testimonials .section-title h2 {
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  text-align: center;
  width: 100%;
}

.testimonials .section-title h2::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -10px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 80px;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--secondary);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.testimonials .section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-top: 25px;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  opacity: 0.8;
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.testimonials-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
  gap: 30px;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 60px auto 40px;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: white;
  padding: 40px 35px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.testimonial-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  background: #ffffff;
}

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

.testimonial-rating {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: #FFD700;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.testimonial-rating i {
  margin-right: 3px;
}

.testimonial-card p {
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 25px;
}

.testimonial-card p::before {
  content: '"';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: -10px;
  font-size: 4rem;
  color: var(--secondary);
  opacity: 0.2;
  font-family: 'Georgia', serif;
  font-weight: bold;
}

.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding-top: 15px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.testimonial-author h4 {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.testimonial-role {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text);
  opacity: 0.7;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Testimonials Metrics Section (Updated Class Names) */
.testimonials-metrics {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 60px;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 60px auto 0;
  padding: 40px;
  background: white;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.metric-item {
  text-align: center;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 120px;
}

.metric-number {
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  line-height: 1;
}

.metric-label {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Responsive Design - Tablet (768px - 1024px) */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .testimonials {
    padding: 70px 5%;
  }
  
  .testimonials .section-title h2 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }
  
  .testimonials .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    max-width: 550px;
  }
  
  .testimonials-container {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 25px;
    max-width: 900px;
  }
  
  .testimonial-card {
    padding: 35px 30px;
  }
  
  .testimonial-card p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }
  
  .testimonials-metrics {
    gap: 40px;
    padding: 35px;
    max-width: 700px;
  }
  
  .metric-number {
    font-size: 3rem;
  }
  
  .metric-label {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
}

/* Responsive Design - Mobile Landscape & Small Tablets (576px - 767px) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .testimonials {
    padding: 60px 5%;
  }
  
  .testimonials .section-title h2 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }
  
  .testimonials .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-top: 20px;
    padding: 0 10px;
  }
  
  .testimonials-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 500px;
    gap: 20px;
    margin: 50px auto 30px;
  }
  
  .testimonial-card {
    padding: 30px 25px;
  }
  
  .testimonial-card p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    padding-left: 20px;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }
  
  .testimonial-card p::before {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    top: -8px;
  }
  
  .testimonials-metrics {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 30px;
    padding: 30px 20px;
    margin-top: 40px;
    max-width: 500px;
  }
  
  .metric-item {
    min-width: auto;
    padding: 10px 0;
  }
  
  .metric-number {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
  }
  
  .metric-label {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
}

/* Responsive Design - Mobile Portrait (480px and below) */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .testimonials {
    padding: 50px 5%;
  }
  
  .testimonials .section-title h2 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }
  
  .testimonials .section-title h2::after {
    width: 60px;
    height: 3px;
    bottom: -8px;
  }
  
  .testimonials .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-top: 15px;
  }
  
  .testimonials-container {
    gap: 15px;
  }
  
  .testimonial-card {
    padding: 25px 20px;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }
  
  .testimonial-rating {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
  }
  
  .testimonial-card p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    padding-left: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  
  .testimonial-card p::before {
    font-size: 3rem;
    top: -6px;
  }
  
  .testimonial-author h4 {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  
  .testimonial-role {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
  
  .testimonials-metrics {
    padding: 25px 15px;
    margin-top: 30px;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }
  
  .metric-number {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }
  
  .metric-label {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
}

/* Responsive Design - Very Small Mobile (360px and below) */
@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .testimonials {
    padding: 40px 4%;
  }
  
  .testimonials .section-title h2 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }
  
  .testimonials .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
  
  .testimonial-card {
    padding: 20px 18px;
  }
  
  .testimonial-card p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding-left: 15px;
  }
  
  .testimonial-card p::before {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }
  
  .testimonials-metrics {
    padding: 20px 12px;
  }
  
  .metric-number {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }
  
  .metric-label {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
}

/* Extra Small Mobile (320px and below) */
@media (max-width: 320px) {
  .testimonials .section-title h2 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .testimonial-card {
    padding: 18px 15px;
  }
  
  .testimonial-card p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
  
  .metric-number {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  
  .metric-label {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }
}

/* Animation for slide-in effect */
.slide-in-right {
  animation: slideInRight 0.6s ease-out forwards;
}

@keyframes slideInRight {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(30px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
}

/* Ensure text contrast and readability */
.testimonial-card,
.testimonials-metrics {
  color: var(--text);
}

/* Hover state improvements */
.testimonial-card:hover .testimonial-author h4 {
  color: var(--secondary);
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.testimonial-card:hover .testimonial-role {
  opacity: 0.9;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}










/* Container to place sections side-by-side */
.info-sections-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 4rem auto;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

/* Base styles for both sections */
[class*="section-bulk-"], [class*="section-delivery-"] {
    border-radius: 2.5rem;
    padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
    transition: var(--transition, transform 0.3s ease);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow, 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15));
}

[class*="section-bulk-"]:hover, [class*="section-delivery-"]:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
}

/* --- Corporate & Bulk Orders Section (ALP Store Theme: Dark with Gold) --- */
.section-bulk-corporate {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--dark) 0%, #2a2a2a 100%);
    color: var(--light);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
}

.bulk-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    padding: 0.5rem 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    color: var(--secondary);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.bulk-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--light);
}

.bulk-title span {
    color: var(--secondary);
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-decoration-thickness: 3px;
    text-underline-offset: 8px;
    text-decoration-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

.bulk-description {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(249, 246, 240, 0.8);
    max-width: 90%;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.bulk-features {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.bulk-feature {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
    background: rgba(249, 246, 240, 0.05);
    padding: 0.5rem 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 40px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
    color: var(--light);
}

.bulk-feature i {
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.bulk-button {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    background: var(--secondary);
    color: var(--dark);
    padding: 1rem 2.2rem;
    border-radius: 60px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.bulk-button:hover {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--secondary);
    border-color: var(--secondary);
    gap: 1.2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.bulk-backdrop {
    position: absolute;
    top: -20%;
    right: -10%;
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: -1;
}

/* --- Delivery & Shipping Section (ALP Store Theme: Light with Maroon/Gold) --- */
.section-delivery-shipping {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--light) 0%, #e8e0d5 100%);
    color: var(--text);
    border: 1px solid rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.15);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.delivery-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    padding: 0.5rem 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--secondary);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
}

.delivery-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.delivery-title span {
    color: var(--secondary);
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    padding: 0 0.2rem;
    font-style: italic;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.delivery-description {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text);
    max-width: 90%;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.delivery-stats {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.stat-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.stat-number {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--primary);
    text-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--secondary);
    margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

.delivery-button {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    background: var(--primary);
    color: var(--light);
    padding: 1rem 2.2rem;
    border-radius: 60px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(139, 0, 0, 0.3);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.delivery-button:hover {
    background: var(--secondary);
    color: var(--dark);
    gap: 1.2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

.delivery-footnote {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--secondary);
    opacity: 0.8;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.delivery-map-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -10%;
    right: -5%;
    width: 250px;
    height: 250px;
    background: url('data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="%23d4af37" opacity="0.05"><path d="M12 2C8.13 2 5 5.13 5 9c0 5.25 7 13 7 13s7-7.75 7-13c0-3.87-3.13-7-7-7zm0 9.5c-1.38 0-2.5-1.12-2.5-2.5s1.12-2.5 2.5-2.5 2.5 1.12 2.5 2.5-1.12 2.5-2.5 2.5z"/></svg>');
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: center;
    background-size: contain;
    opacity: 0.15;
    z-index: -1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* ===== RESPONSIVE DESIGN IMPROVEMENTS ===== */

/* Large Tablets and small desktops */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .info-sections-container {
        gap: 1.5rem;
        padding: 0 1.2rem;
    }
    
    [class*="section-bulk-"], [class*="section-delivery-"] {
        padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    }
    
    .bulk-title, .delivery-title {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }
}

/* Tablets - stack sections vertically */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .info-sections-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr; /* Stack vertically */
        gap: 1.5rem;
        padding: 0 1rem;
        margin: 2.5rem auto;
    }
    
    [class*="section-bulk-"], [class*="section-delivery-"] {
        padding: 2.5rem 1.8rem;
        border-radius: 2rem;
        width: 100%;
    }
    
    .bulk-title, .delivery-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    
    .bulk-description, .delivery-description {
        max-width: 100%;
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
    
    .bulk-features {
        gap: 1rem;
    }
    
    .delivery-stats {
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    
    .stat-number {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
    
    /* Adjust backdrop overlays for mobile */
    .bulk-backdrop {
        width: 200px;
        height: 200px;
    }
    
    .delivery-map-overlay {
        width: 180px;
        height: 180px;
    }
}

/* Mobile phones */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .info-sections-container {
        gap: 1.2rem;
        padding: 0 0.8rem;
        margin: 2rem auto;
    }
    
    [class*="section-bulk-"], [class*="section-delivery-"] {
        padding: 2rem 1.2rem;
        border-radius: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .bulk-badge, .delivery-badge {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
        margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    }
    
    .bulk-title, .delivery-title {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }
    
    .bulk-description, .delivery-description {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
        line-height: 1.5;
    }
    
    .bulk-features {
        gap: 0.8rem;
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }
    
    .bulk-feature {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
        gap: 0.5rem;
    }
    
    .bulk-feature i {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
    
    .delivery-stats {
        gap: 1.5rem;
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    
    .stat-item {
        min-width: 80px;
    }
    
    .stat-number {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .stat-label {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }
    
    .bulk-button, .delivery-button {
        padding: 0.8rem 1.8rem;
        font-size: 1rem;
        gap: 0.6rem;
        width: 100%; /* Full width buttons on mobile */
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    .delivery-footnote {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    /* Hide decorative elements on very small screens */
    .bulk-backdrop, .delivery-map-overlay {
        opacity: 0.05;
    }
}

/* Small phones */
@media (max-width: 360px) {
    [class*="section-bulk-"], [class*="section-delivery-"] {
        padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
    }
    
    .bulk-title, .delivery-title {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
    }
    
    .bulk-features {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 0.6rem;
    }
    
    .bulk-feature {
        width: 100%;
    }
    
    .delivery-stats {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1rem;
    }
    
    .stat-item {
        flex-direction: row;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 0.8rem;
    }
    
    .stat-number {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }
}















/* Publish Now Section */
.publish-now-section {
  background-image: url('publish_now.webp'); /* Replace with your actual image */
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  width: 100%;
  height: 400px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.publish-now-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65); /* Increased from 0.5 to 0.65 */
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 30px;
}


.publish-now-heading {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-shadow: 1px 1px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.publish-now-button {
  background-color: var(--secondary);
  color: var(--dark);
  padding: 14px 30px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.publish-now-button:hover {
  background-color: #c19b2c;
  color: white;
}


    /* Contact Section */
    .contact-container {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 50px;
      align-items: center;
    }

    .contact-info {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 25px;
    }

    .contact-item {
      display: flex;
      align-items: flex-start;
      gap: 15px;
    }

    .contact-icon {
      font-size: 1.8rem;
      color: var(--secondary);
      min-width: 50px;
      text-align: center;
    }

    .contact-details h3 {
      font-size: 1.4rem;
      margin-bottom: 8px;
      color: var(--primary);
    }

    .contact-form {
      background: white;
      padding: 40px;
      border-radius: 10px;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    }

    .form-group {
      margin-bottom: 25px;
    }

    .form-group label {
      display: block;
      margin-bottom: 8px;
      font-weight: 500;
    }

    .form-control {
      width: 100%;
      padding: 14px;
      border: 1px solid #ddd;
      border-radius: 4px;
      font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
      font-size: 1rem;
      transition: var(--transition);
    }

    .form-control:focus {
      border-color: var(--secondary);
      outline: none;
      box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
    }

    textarea.form-control {
      min-height: 150px;
      resize: vertical;
    }

    /* Footer */
    footer {
      background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--dark), var(--primary));
      color: white;
      padding: 60px 5% 30px;
    }

    .footer-content {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
      gap: 40px;
      max-width: 1400px;
      margin: 0 auto 50px;
    }

    .footer-logo {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 20px;
    }

    .footer-logo img {
      width: 180px;
      filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
    }

    .footer-logo p {
      max-width: 300px;
      opacity: 0.8;
    }

    .footer-links h3, .footer-social h3 {
      font-size: 1.4rem;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
      color: var(--secondary);
    }

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

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

    .footer-links a {
      color: white;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: var(--transition);
      display: inline-block;
    }

    .footer-links a:hover {
      color: var(--secondary);
      transform: translateX(5px);
    }

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

    .social-icon {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      width: 45px;
      height: 45px;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      border-radius: 50%;
      color: white;
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      transition: var(--transition);
    }

    .social-icon:hover {
      background: var(--secondary);
      transform: translateY(-5px);
    }

    .copyright {
      text-align: center;
      padding-top: 30px;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      opacity: 0.7;
    }
	
	
	.chat-btn {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 30px;
    right: 30px;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 9999;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.chat-btn:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.6); /* WhatsApp green glow */
}

.chat-icon-img {
    width: 60px;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}




    /* Responsive Design */
    @media (max-width: 992px) {
      .hero h1 {
        font-size: 2.8rem;
      }
      
      .contact-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .mobile-menu-btn {
        display: block;
      }
      
      .nav-links {
        position: fixed;
        top: 90px;
        left: -100%;
        background: var(--dark);
        width: 100%;
        height: calc(100vh - 90px);
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        padding-top: 40px;
        transition: var(--transition);
      }
      
      .nav-links.active {
        left: 0;
      }
      
      .nav-links li {
        margin: 15px 0;
      }
      
      .hero h1 {
        font-size: 2.4rem;
      }
      
      .hero p {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
      }
      
      .story-card {
        flex-direction: column;
      }
      
      .story-img {
        width: 100%;
        height: 200px;
      }
    }

    @media (max-width: 576px) {
      .hero {
        padding: 80px 5%;
      }
      
      .hero h1 {
        font-size: 2rem;
      }
      
      .hero-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
      }
      
      .btn {
        width: 100%;
      }
      
      .section-title h2 {
        font-size: 2rem;
      }
      
      .quote {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
      }
    }
	
	
	
	/* Cart count badge */
.nav-cart {
  display: inline-block; /* ensures it behaves like other nav links */
}

.nav-cart a {
  display: inline-flex;       /* aligns icon, text, and count in one line */
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;                   /* space between icon, text, and count */
}

.nav-cart .cart-count {
  background-color: crimson;  /* red badge */
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 12px;        /* pill shape */
  line-height: 1;
}
/* Mobile view: center cart link in nav menu */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-cart a {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center; /* centers icon, text, and badge */
  }
}


/* ===============================
   SLIDE ANIMATIONS WITH MOBILE FALLBACK
   =============================== */
.slide-in-right {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(50px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease-out, transform 0.8s ease-out;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  position: relative;
}

/* When in view */
.slide-in-right.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

/* Slide In From Left for Image */
.slide-in-left {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-50px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease-out, transform 0.8s ease-out;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  position: relative;
}

.slide-in-left.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

/* ===============================
   MOBILE FALLBACK - ADD THIS
   =============================== */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .slide-in-right,
  .slide-in-left {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: translateX(0) !important;
  }
}

/* Your CSS already has this - make sure it's exactly this */
.slide-in-right {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(50px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease-out, transform 0.8s ease-out;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  position: relative;
}

.slide-in-right.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.slide-in-left {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-50px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease-out, transform 0.8s ease-out;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  position: relative;
}

.slide-in-left.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}