/* Reset and Base Styles */
* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

:root {
    /* Warmer, more inviting color palette inspired by reference sites */
    --dusty-blue: #6B8E9D;
    --warm-beige: #D4C4B0;
    --soft-cream: #F0E6D6;
    --sage-green: #8B9D7E;
    --deep-green: #5A7052;
    --terracotta: #C97064;
    --warm-tan: #B89B7F;
    --light-cream: #FAF7F2;
    --soft-white: #FFFFFF;
    --text-dark: #3A4A3B;
    --text-light: #6B7C6E;
    --error-color: #C97064;
    --success-color: #6B9D7E;
    --border-color: #E5DDD0;
    --shadow-soft: 0 4px 16px rgba(90, 112, 82, 0.08);
    --shadow-medium: 0 8px 32px rgba(90, 112, 82, 0.12);
    --shadow-large: 0 16px 48px rgba(90, 112, 82, 0.15);
    --transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    --transition-fast: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

body {
    font-family: 'Georgia', 'Times New Roman', serif;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    background: var(--light-cream);
    overflow-x: hidden;
    user-select: none;
    -webkit-user-select: none;
    -moz-user-select: none;
    -ms-user-select: none;
}

/* Typography */
h1, h2, h3 {
    font-family: 'Georgia', 'Palatino', serif;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--deep-green);
    line-height: 1.3;
}

h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.tagline {
    font-family: 'Georgia', 'Palatino', serif;
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 3vw, 1.8rem);
    color: var(--sage-green);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 300;
}

.container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

/* Hero Section - Warm, Welcoming, Calm-inspired */
.hero {
    background: linear-gradient(150deg, #E8D4C4 0%, #C4B5A0 50%, #8B9D7E 100%);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    padding: 120px 0 100px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 20% 80%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) 0%, transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(240, 230, 214, 0.5) 0%, transparent 60%),
        url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='60' height='60' viewBox='0 0 60 60' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='none' fill-rule='evenodd'%3E%3Cg fill='%23ffffff' fill-opacity='0.05'%3E%3Cpath d='M36 34v-4h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2h-4zm0-30V0h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2V6h4V4h-4zM6 34v-4H4v4H0v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2H6zM6 4V0H4v4H0v2h4v4h2V6h4V4H6z'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.hero::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -2px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 100px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, var(--soft-white));
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
    align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 968px) {
    .hero .container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        text-align: left;
    }
}

.hero-content h1 {
    color: var(--deep-green);
    text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease-out;
}

.hero-content .tagline {
    color: var(--sage-green);
    animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease-out 0.2s backwards;
}

.hero-content .subtitle {
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 1.25rem);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    opacity: 0.9;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease-out 0.4s backwards;
}

@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(20px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* Signup Card - Gentle, Welcoming */
.signup-card {
    background: var(--soft-white);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 48px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-large);
    max-width: 500px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    border: 1px solid rgba(229, 221, 208, 0.5);
    animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease-out 0.3s backwards;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
}

.signup-card h2 {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--deep-green);
}

.form-description {
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    font-style: italic;
}

/* Form Styles - Natural, Organic */
.signup-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.form-group {
    position: relative;
}

.form-group label {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-family: 'Georgia', serif;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px 16px;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-family: 'Georgia', serif;
    transition: var(--transition);
    background: var(--light-cream);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    user-select: text;
    -webkit-user-select: text;
    -moz-user-select: text;
    -ms-user-select: text;
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--sage-green);
    background: var(--soft-white);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(139, 157, 126, 0.1);
}

.form-group input::placeholder {
    color: var(--text-light);
    opacity: 0.6;
}

/* Security Question Styling */
.security-question {
    background: var(--light-cream);
    padding: 18px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border-color);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.security-question h3 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--deep-green);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.question-text {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-family: 'Georgia', serif;
}

.new-question-btn {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--sage-green);
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    padding: 8px;
    margin-top: 8px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    font-family: 'Georgia', serif;
}

.new-question-btn:hover {
    color: var(--deep-green);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Consent Checkbox */
.consent-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 16px;
    background: var(--light-cream);
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border-color);
}

.consent-group input[type="checkbox"] {
    margin-top: 4px;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    cursor: pointer;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    accent-color: var(--sage-green);
}

.consent-group label {
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0;
    font-family: 'Georgia', serif;
}

/* Submit Button - Warm, Inviting */
.submit-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sage-green) 0%, var(--deep-green) 100%);
    color: var(--soft-white);
    border: none;
    padding: 16px 32px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 10px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    font-family: 'Georgia', serif;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.submit-btn:hover:not(:disabled) {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-medium);
}

.submit-btn:active:not(:disabled) {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.submit-btn:disabled {
    opacity: 0.6;
    cursor: not-allowed;
}

/* Error and Success Messages */
.error-message {
    color: var(--error-color);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin-top: 6px;
    display: none;
    font-style: italic;
}

.error-message.show {
    display: block;
}

.form-group.error input,
.form-group.error select {
    border-color: var(--error-color);
    background: rgba(201, 112, 100, 0.05);
}

.message {
    padding: 16px 20px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    display: none;
    font-family: 'Georgia', serif;
}

.message.show {
    display: block;
}

.message.success {
    background: rgba(107, 157, 126, 0.1);
    color: var(--success-color);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(107, 157, 126, 0.3);
}

.message.error {
    background: rgba(201, 112, 100, 0.1);
    color: var(--error-color);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(201, 112, 100, 0.3);
}

/* Loading State */
.loading {
    position: relative;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.loading::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    margin: -12px 0 0 -12px;
    border: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    border-top-color: var(--soft-white);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: spin 0.8s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes spin {
    to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero {
        padding: 60px 0 50px;
    }

    .signup-card {
        padding: 32px 24px;
    }

    h1 {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }

    .tagline {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .container {
        padding: 0 16px;
    }

    .signup-card {
        padding: 24px 20px;
    }

    .form-group input,
    .form-group select {
        padding: 12px 14px;
    }

    .submit-btn {
        padding: 14px 24px;
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
}

/* Accessibility */
.visually-hidden {
    position: absolute;
    width: 1px;
    height: 1px;
    padding: 0;
    margin: -1px;
    overflow: hidden;
    clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
    white-space: nowrap;
    border: 0;
}

input:focus-visible,
select:focus-visible,
button:focus-visible {
    outline: 2px solid var(--sage-green);
    outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* Smooth Scroll Animations */
.feature,
.testimonial-card,
.process-step {
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease-out forwards;
}

.feature:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.feature:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.feature:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
.feature:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }

.testimonial-card:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.testimonial-card:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.testimonial-card:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.3s; }

.process-step:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.process-step:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.process-step:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 0.3s; }

/* Smooth Animations */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    *,
    *::before,
    *::after {
        animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
        animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
        transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    }
}

/* About Section */
.about {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: var(--soft-white);
    text-align: center;
}

.about-intro {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto 4rem;
}

.about h2 {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.about-description {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.9;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    opacity: 0.85;
}

.section-subtitle {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-style: italic;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

/* Features Grid */
.features {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
    gap: 40px;
    margin-top: 48px;
}

.feature {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 40px 28px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--soft-white) 0%, var(--light-cream) 100%);
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 2px solid var(--border-color);
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.feature::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--sage-green), var(--warm-tan));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.feature:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-medium);
    border-color: var(--sage-green);
}

.feature:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.feature-icon {
    font-size: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.feature h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--deep-green);
}

.feature p {
    color: var(--text-light);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Philosophy Section */
.philosophy {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: var(--light-cream);
    text-align: center;
}

.philosophy h2 {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.philosophy-content {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.philosophy-text {
    text-align: left;
}

.philosophy-text p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.philosophy-points {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.philosophy-points li {
    padding: 12px 0;
    padding-left: 32px;
    position: relative;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.philosophy-points li::before {
    content: '🌿';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 12px;
}

.philosophy-points strong {
    color: var(--deep-green);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Testimonials Section */
.testimonials {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--light-cream) 0%, var(--soft-cream) 100%);
    position: relative;
}

.testimonials::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--border-color), transparent);
}

.testimonials h2 {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.testimonials-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 32px;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.testimonial-card {
    background: var(--soft-white);
    padding: 40px 32px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-medium);
}

.testimonial-quote {
    font-size: 4rem;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--warm-beige);
    font-family: 'Georgia', serif;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    opacity: 0.5;
}

.testimonial-text {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-style: italic;
}

.testimonial-author {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
    padding-top: 1rem;
    border-top: 2px solid var(--border-color);
}

.testimonial-author strong {
    color: var(--deep-green);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.testimonial-author span {
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .testimonials-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* Enrollment Process Section */
.enrollment-process {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: var(--soft-white);
    text-align: center;
}

.enrollment-process h2 {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.process-steps {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 24px;
    margin: 4rem 0;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.process-step {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 240px;
    max-width: 300px;
    padding: 40px 32px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--light-cream) 0%, var(--soft-cream) 50%);
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 2px solid var(--border-color);
    position: relative;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.process-step:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-medium);
    border-color: var(--sage-green);
}

.step-number {
    position: absolute;
    top: -16px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sage-green), var(--deep-green));
    color: var(--soft-white);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: bold;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.step-icon {
    font-size: 3rem;
    margin: 1rem 0;
}

.process-step h3 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--deep-green);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.process-step p {
    color: var(--text-dark);
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.process-arrow {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--sage-green);
    font-weight: bold;
}

.cta-banner {
    margin-top: 4rem;
    padding: 48px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sage-green) 0%, var(--deep-green) 100%);
    border-radius: 20px;
    color: var(--soft-white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-medium);
}

.cta-banner p {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    font-style: italic;
}

.btn-secondary {
    background: var(--soft-white);
    color: var(--deep-green);
    border: 2px solid var(--soft-white);
    padding: 16px 40px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 10px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    font-family: 'Georgia', serif;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--soft-white);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-medium);
}

/* Responsive Process Steps */
@media (max-width: 968px) {
    .process-arrow {
        display: none;
    }

    .process-steps {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 32px;
    }

    .process-step {
        max-width: 100%;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .cta-banner {
        padding: 32px 24px;
    }

    .cta-banner p {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }
}

/* Footer */
.footer {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--deep-green) 0%, var(--sage-green) 100%);
    color: var(--soft-white);
    padding: 60px 0 24px;
}

.footer-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    text-align: center;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .footer-content {
        text-align: left;
    }
}

.footer-section h3,
.footer-section h4 {
    color: var(--soft-cream);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.footer-section p {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.footer-section a {
    color: var(--soft-cream);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-section a:hover {
    color: var(--soft-white);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.footer-section ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
}

.footer-section ul li {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-bottom {
    text-align: center;
    padding-top: 24px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.footer-bottom p {
    margin: 0.5rem 0;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* CAPTCHA Question Visibility Fix */
.captcha-question {
    background: var(--light-cream);
    padding: 16px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border-color);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-family: 'Georgia', serif;
}

.refresh-btn {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--sage-green);
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    padding: 8px 0;
    margin-top: 8px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    font-family: 'Georgia', serif;
}

.refresh-btn:hover {
    color: var(--deep-green);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Checkbox Label Fix */
/* Button Styling */
.btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sage-green) 0%, var(--deep-green) 100%);
    color: var(--soft-white);
    border: none;
    padding: 16px 32px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 10px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    font-family: 'Georgia', serif;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    width: 100%;
}

.btn-primary:hover:not(:disabled) {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-medium);
}

.btn-primary:active:not(:disabled) {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.btn-primary:disabled {
    opacity: 0.6;
    cursor: not-allowed;
}

/* Form Message */
.form-message {
    padding: 16px 20px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    margin-top: 20px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-family: 'Georgia', serif;
    text-align: center;
}

.form-message.success {
    background: rgba(107, 157, 126, 0.1);
    color: var(--success-color);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(107, 157, 126, 0.3);
}

.form-message.error {
    background: rgba(201, 112, 100, 0.1);
    color: var(--error-color);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(201, 112, 100, 0.3);
}

/* Photo Carousel Section */
.carousel-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--light-cream) 0%, var(--soft-white) 100%);
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
}

.carousel-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--border-color), transparent);
}

.carousel-section h2 {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.carousel-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-style: italic;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.carousel-container {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-large);
    background: var(--soft-white);
    border: 3px solid var(--border-color);
}

.carousel-track {
    display: flex;
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.carousel-slide {
    min-width: 100%;
    position: relative;
}

.carousel-slide img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 500px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    background: var(--light-cream);
}

.carousel-caption {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(58, 74, 59, 0.9), transparent);
    color: var(--soft-white);
    padding: 24px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-style: italic;
    font-family: 'Georgia', serif;
}

.carousel-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    border: none;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--deep-green);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    z-index: 10;
}

.carousel-btn:hover {
    background: var(--soft-white);
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-medium);
}

.carousel-btn-prev {
    left: 16px;
}

.carousel-btn-next {
    right: 16px;
}

.carousel-dots {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 20px;
    background: var(--soft-white);
}

.carousel-dot {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--border-color);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    padding: 0;
}

.carousel-dot.active {
    background: var(--sage-green);
    transform: scale(1.3);
}

.carousel-dot:hover {
    background: var(--deep-green);
}

/* Responsive Carousel */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .carousel-slide img {
        height: 350px;
    }

    .carousel-btn {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    .carousel-btn-prev {
        left: 8px;
    }

    .carousel-btn-next {
        right: 8px;
    }

    .carousel-caption {
        font-size: 1rem;
        padding: 16px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .carousel-slide img {
        height: 280px;
    }

    .carousel-caption {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        padding: 12px;
    }
}

/* Checkbox Styling - Override */
.checkbox-label {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    background: none !important;
    border: none !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
    color: var(--text-dark) !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    font-family: 'Georgia', serif !important;
}

.checkbox-label input[type="checkbox"] {
    margin-top: 2px !important;
    width: 18px !important;
    height: 18px !important;
    min-width: 18px !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    accent-color: var(--sage-green) !important;
}

.checkbox-label .checkmark {
    display: none !important;
}

/* Blog Section */
.blog {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: var(--soft-white);
}

.blog h2 {
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--deep-green);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.blog-subtitle {
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.blog-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 24px;
}

.blog-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 24px;
    background: var(--light-cream);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 20px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-small);
    transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
}

.blog-item:hover {
    transform: translateX(8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-medium);
}

.blog-item-image {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 160px;
    height: 120px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--warm-beige);
}

.blog-item-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.blog-item-placeholder {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
}

.blog-item-content {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}

.blog-item-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--deep-green);
    margin: 0 0 8px 0;
}

.blog-item-excerpt {
    color: var(--text-dark);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-item-date {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    text-align: right;
    min-width: 100px;
}

/* Responsive layout */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .blog-item {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }

    .blog-item-image {
        width: 100%;
        height: 200px;
    }

    .blog-item-date {
        text-align: left;
        width: 100%;
    }
}