:root {
  /* Brand colors */
  --color-primary: #F4B400;          /* Turmeric Yellow */
  --color-primary-dark: #D99A00;
  --color-secondary: #F7931E;        /* Deep Orange */
  --color-accent: #5D8C3B;           /* Natural Green */
  --color-accent-dark: #48801b;

  /* Backgrounds */
  --color-bg: #FFF9ED;               /* Warm Cream */
  --color-bg-alt: #FDF6E3;           /* Light Beige */
  --color-card: #FFFFFF;

  /* Text */
  --color-heading: #4A3427;          /* Dark Brown */
  --color-text: #080808;
  --color-text-light: #7A7A7A;
  --color-white: #FFFFFF;

  /* Buttons / gradients */
  --gradient-btn: linear-gradient(135deg, #F7931E 0%, #F4B400 100%);
  --gradient-btn-hover: linear-gradient(135deg, #F4B400 0%, #F7931E 100%);
  --glow-gold: 0 0 25px rgba(244, 180, 0, 0.45);

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-soft: 0 8px 24px rgba(74, 52, 39, 0.08);
  --shadow-card: 0 12px 32px rgba(74, 52, 39, 0.12);
  --shadow-lift: 0 20px 40px rgba(74, 52, 39, 0.18);

  /* Radius */
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 16px;
  --radius-lg: 28px;
  --radius-pill: 999px;

  /* Typography */
  --font-heading: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  --font-body: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  --font-alt: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;

  /* Layout */
  --container-max: 1240px;
  --section-padding: 70px;
  --transition-base: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
/*navbar, hero, brand cards, buttons, sections, footer, forms*/
/* ============================================================
   ATC TURMERIC SPICE HUB — MAIN STYLESHEET
   Organized by section. Comments mark each block.
   ============================================================ */

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

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--color-text);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--color-heading);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 0.6em;
}

a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
ul { list-style: none; }

.container-xl {
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

section { padding: var(--section-padding) 0; position: relative; }
.bg-alt { background: var(--color-bg-alt); }

.section-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-alt);
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-weight: 600;
  background: rgba(93, 140, 59, 0.1);
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.section-heading {
  font-size: clamp(30px, 4vw, 46px);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.section-sub {
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  font-size: 17px;
  max-width: 620px;
}

.text-center { text-align: center; }
.mx-auto { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-alt);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  padding: 14px 30px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--gradient-btn);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(247, 147, 30, 0.35);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--gradient-btn-hover);
  box-shadow: var(--glow-gold);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-heading);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.btn-whatsapp {
  background: #25D366;
  color: #fff;
}
.btn-whatsapp:hover {
  background: #1ebe5b;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
}

.btn-sm { padding: 10px 20px; font-size: 13px; }

/* ---------- Navbar ---------- */
.navbar-custom {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1000;
  padding: 18px 0;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  background: rgba(255, 249, 237, 0.0);
}

.navbar-custom.scrolled {
  background: rgba(255, 249, 237, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  padding: 12px 0;
}

.navbar-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-heading);
}
.brand-logo span.dot { color: var(--color-secondary); }

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 34px;
  align-items: center;
}
.nav-links a {
  font-family: var(--font-alt);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-heading);
  position: relative;
  padding: 4px 0;
}
.nav-links a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; bottom: -4px;
  width: 0; height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-secondary);
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}
.nav-links a:hover::after,
.nav-links a.active::after { width: 100%; }

.nav-cta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  font-size: 26px;
  color: var(--color-heading);
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 120px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(244,180,0,0.12), transparent 60%),
              linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-bg) 0%, var(--color-bg-alt) 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.hero-particles {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}
.particle {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(244,180,0,0.9), rgba(244,180,0,0));
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(93, 140, 59, 0.12);
  color: var(--color-accent-dark);
  font-family: var(--font-alt);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(38px, 5.5vw, 64px);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.hero h1 .highlight {
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  position: relative;
}

.hero p.lead {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--color-text);
  max-width: 520px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.hero-cta { display: flex; gap: 18px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 40px; }

.hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 40px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hero-stat h3 {
  font-size: 34px;
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.hero-stat span {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
}
.hero-visual .main-frame {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift);
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #F4B400, #F7931E);
  position: relative;
}
.hero-visual .main-frame img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
}
.hero-visual .floating-card {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -30px;
  left: -40px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 18px 22px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}
.hero-visual .floating-card i {
  font-size: 28px;
  color: var(--color-accent);
}
.hero-visual .floating-card strong { display: block; color: var(--color-heading); }
.hero-visual .floating-card small { color: var(--color-text-light); }

/* ---------- Section: About / Intro strip ---------- */
.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}
.about-visual {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  aspect-ratio: 1/1;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #FDF6E3, #F4B400 120%);
}
.about-visual img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }

.feature-list { margin-top: 24px; display: grid; gap: 16px; }
.feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
}
.feature-item .icon-box {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 46px; height: 46px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(244,180,0,0.15);
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 18px;
}
.feature-item h4 { font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 4px; font-family: var(--font-alt); }
.feature-item p { font-size: 14.5px; margin: 0; }

/* ---------- Brand cards (OUR TRUSTED BRANDS) ---------- */
.brands-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.brand-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(244, 180, 0, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.brand-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift), var(--glow-gold);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.brand-card .img-wrap {
  aspect-ratio: 1/1;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #FDF6E3, #F4B400);
  position: relative;
}
.brand-card .img-wrap img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}
.brand-card:hover .img-wrap img { transform: scale(1.12); }

.brand-card .card-body {
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.brand-card h4 { font-size: 20px; margin: 0; }
.brand-card .card-body p {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin: 0;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.badge-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; }
.badge-pill {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: rgba(93,140,59,0.12);
  color: var(--color-accent-dark);
  font-family: var(--font-alt);
}

.brand-card .card-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.brand-card .card-actions .btn { flex: 1; justify-content: center; font-size: 12px; padding: 10px 14px; }

/* ---------- Why Choose Us / Counters ---------- */
.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 26px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}
.why-card {
  background: var(--color-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 34px 26px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}
.why-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-card); }
.why-card .icon-circle {
  width: 64px; height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gradient-btn);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 24px;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
}
.why-card h4 { font-size: 17px; }
.why-card p { font-size: 14px; margin: 0; }

.counter-strip {
  background: var(--color-heading);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 50px 30px;
  margin-top: 60px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
}
.counter-strip .counter-item h3 {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.counter-strip .counter-item span {
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
}

/* ---------- Process timeline ---------- */
.timeline {
  margin-top: 60px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  position: relative;
}
.timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 32px; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-primary) 0 10px, transparent 10px 20px);
  z-index: 0;
}
.timeline-step { position: relative; text-align: center; z-index: 1; }
.timeline-step .step-num {
  width: 64px; height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-card);
  border: 3px solid var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 22px; font-weight: 700;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
.timeline-step h4 { font-size: 16px; }
.timeline-step p { font-size: 13.5px; }

/* ---------- Gallery ---------- */
.gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  grid-auto-rows: 220px;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}
.gallery-item {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #FDF6E3, #F4B400);
}
.gallery-item.tall { grid-row: span 2; }
.gallery-item img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.gallery-item:hover img { transform: scale(1.1); }
.gallery-item .overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 50%, rgba(74,52,39,0.75));
  display: flex; align-items: flex-end;
  padding: 16px;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}
.gallery-item:hover .overlay { opacity: 1; }
.gallery-item .overlay span { color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-alt); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px; }

/* ---------- Testimonials ---------- */
.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--color-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 34px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  margin: 10px;
}
.testimonial-card .stars { color: var(--color-primary); margin-bottom: 14px; font-size: 14px; }
.testimonial-card p.quote { font-size: 15px; color: var(--color-text); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.testimonial-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.testimonial-author .avatar {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gradient-btn);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700; font-family: var(--font-alt);
}
.testimonial-author strong { display: block; font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--color-heading); }
.testimonial-author span { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--color-text-light); }

/* ---------- CTA banner ---------- */
.cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--color-secondary), var(--color-primary));
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 60px 50px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 30px;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lift);
}
.cta-banner h2 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 8px; font-size: 30px; }
.cta-banner p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); margin: 0; }
.cta-banner .cta-actions { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.cta-banner .btn-outline { border-color: #fff; color: #fff; }
.cta-banner .btn-outline:hover { background: #fff; color: var(--color-secondary); }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--color-heading);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  padding: 80px 0 0;
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 40px;
  padding-bottom: 50px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.footer-grid h5 {
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-alt);
  font-size: 15px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.footer-brand .brand-logo { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.footer-brand p { font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); max-width: 300px; }
.footer-links li { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.footer-links a { font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); transition: var(--transition-base); }
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--color-primary); padding-left: 4px; }
.footer-contact li { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 16px; font-size: 14px; }
.footer-contact i { color: var(--color-primary); margin-top: 3px; }
.social-row { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-top: 16px; }
.social-row a {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}
.social-row a:hover { background: var(--color-primary); color: var(--color-heading); }
.footer-bottom {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 24px 0;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}
.footer-bottom a { color: var(--color-primary); }

/* ---------- WhatsApp floating button ---------- */
.whatsapp-float {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 28px; right: 28px;
  width: 60px; height: 60px;
  background: #25D366;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(37,211,102,0.5);
  z-index: 999;
  animation: pulse-wa 2.4s infinite;
}
.whatsapp-float:hover { transform: scale(1.08); }
@keyframes pulse-wa {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37,211,102,0.5); }
  70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 14px rgba(37,211,102,0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37,211,102,0); }
}

/* ---------- Back to top ---------- */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 28px; left: 28px;
  width: 46px; height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-heading);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  z-index: 999;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
}
.back-to-top.show { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.back-to-top:hover { background: var(--color-secondary); }

/* ---------- Contact page ---------- */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 50px;
}
.contact-info-card {
  background: var(--color-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
.contact-info-card .info-row { display: flex; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 26px; }
.contact-info-card .info-row .icon-box {
  width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(244,180,0,0.15); color: var(--color-secondary);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 18px; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact-info-card h5 { font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.contact-info-card p, .contact-info-card a { font-size: 14px; margin: 0; }

.contact-form-card {
  background: var(--color-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
.form-control, .form-select {
  border: 1.5px solid #EEE0BF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 13px 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  background: var(--color-bg);
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}
.form-control:focus, .form-select:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(244,180,0,0.18);
  outline: none;
}
.form-label { font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-heading); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.map-frame { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft); margin-top: 40px; }
.map-frame iframe { width: 100%; height: 360px; border: 0; display: block; }

.alert-success-custom {
  background: rgba(93,140,59,0.12);
  color: var(--color-accent-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  font-size: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.alert-error-custom {
  background: rgba(220,53,69,0.1);
  color: #b02a37;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  font-size: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* ---------- Page header (inner pages) ---------- */
.page-header {
  padding: 170px 0 90px;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--color-bg-alt), var(--color-bg));
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-header .breadcrumb-custom {
  font-family: var(--font-alt);
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}
.page-header .breadcrumb-custom a { color: var(--color-secondary); }

/* ---------- AOS-safe defaults (avoids flash-of-hidden if JS delays) ---------- */
[data-aos] { opacity: 1; }

/* ---------- Utility ---------- */
.pill-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(247,147,30,0.12);
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--font-alt);
}