body, html {
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* =========================
   Membership Hero Section
========================= */
.hero-membership {
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  padding-top: calc(40px + var(--spacing-sm)); /* only small gap after navbar */
  padding-bottom: var(--spacing-md); 
  padding-left: var(--spacing-md);
  padding-right: var(--spacing-md);
  text-align: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--highlight-beige);
}

.hero-membership .hero-container {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.hero-membership h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--fs-h1);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
  color: var(--primary-gold);
  letter-spacing: var(--ls-tight);
  line-height: var(--lh-heading);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.hero-membership p {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--fs-h4);
  font-weight: var(--fw-light);
  color: var(--neutral-dark);
  line-height: var(--lh-body);
  margin-top: var(--spacing-xs); /* even tighter */
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Desktop Screens (min-width: 1024px) */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-membership {
    padding-top: calc(80px + var(--spacing-sm)); /* keep tight even on desktop */
    padding-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
    padding-left: var(--spacing-lg);
    padding-right: var(--spacing-lg);
  }

  .hero-membership .hero-container {
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .hero-membership h1 {
    font-size: calc(var(--fs-h1) * 1.2);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg); /* less gap */
  }

  .hero-membership p {
    font-size: calc(var(--fs-body) * 1.1);
    margin: 0 auto var(--spacing-sm);
    max-width: 650px;
  }
}

/* New breakpoint for even larger screens */
@media (min-width: 1280px) {
  .hero-membership {
    padding-top: calc(40px + var(--spacing-sm)); /* no extra big space */
    padding-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
  }
}

.process-container {
            padding: var(--spacing-xl) var(--spacing-md);
            max-width: 1200px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }
    
        .process-title {
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-size: var(--fs-h1);
            font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
            color: var(--primary-gold);
            margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
            text-align: center;
            letter-spacing: var(--ls-tight);
        }
        
        .process-steps {
            position: relative;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: center;
            gap: var(--spacing-lg);
        }
        
        /* Vertical line for mobile */
        .process-steps::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
            height: 100%;
            width: 2px;
            background-color: var(--highlight-beige);
            z-index: -1;
        }
        
        .step-item {
            position: relative;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: center;
            text-align: center;
            max-width: 320px;
        }
        
        .step-number {
            width: 48px;
            height: 48px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            background-color: var(--primary-gold);
            color: var(--bg-white);
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-size: var(--fs-h3);
            font-weight: var(--fw-regular);
            border-radius: 50%;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
            z-index: 10;
        }
        
        .step-content {
            background-color: var(--cream-light);
            border-radius: 8px;
            padding: var(--spacing-lg);
            box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
            margin-top: var(--spacing-md);
            text-align: left;
        }
        
        .step-content h3 {
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-size: var(--fs-h3);
            font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
            color: var(--secondary-brown);
            margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
            letter-spacing: var(--ls-tight);
        }
        
        .step-content p {
            font-size: var(--fs-body);
            font-weight: var(--fw-light);
            color: var(--neutral-dark);
        }
        
        /* Media query for larger screens */
        @media (min-width: 768px) {
            .process-steps {
                flex-direction: row;
                flex-wrap: wrap;
                justify-content: space-between;
                gap: var(--spacing-md);
                align-items: stretch; /* This will make all cards have the same height */
            }
        
            /* Horizontal line for desktop */
            .process-steps::before {
                height: 2px;
                width: 100%;
                top: 50%;
                left: 0;
                transform: translateY(-50%);
            }
        
            .step-item {
                max-width: 15%;
                margin-top: var(--spacing-lg);
            }
        
            .step-content {
                margin-top: var(--spacing-lg);
            }
        }

/* Why it works section */


    .why-it-works-section {
            padding: var(--spacing-xl) var(--spacing-md);
            background-color: var(--cream-light);
            text-align: center;
        }

        .section-title {
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-size: var(--fs-h1);
            font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
            color: var(--primary-gold);
            margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
        }

        .card-grid {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: center;
            gap: var(--spacing-lg);
            max-width: 1200px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }
        
        .info-card {
            background-color: var(--bg-white);
            border-radius: 8px;
            padding: var(--spacing-xl);
            box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
            max-width: 350px;
            width: 100%;
            display: flex; /* Added for inner content alignment */
            flex-direction: column; /* Stacks children vertically */
            align-items: center; /* Centers items horizontally within the card */
            text-align: center;
        }
        
        .info-card h3 {
            font-family: var(--font-heading);
            font-size: var(--fs-h3);
            font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
            color: var(--secondary-brown);
            margin-top: var(--spacing-md);
            margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
        }
        
        .info-card p {
            font-size: var(--fs-body);
            color: var(--neutral-dark);
        }
        
        .icon-placeholder {
            width: 48px;
            height: 48px;
            color: var(--primary-gold);
        }

        @media (min-width: 768px) {
            .card-grid {
                flex-direction: row;
                flex-wrap: wrap;
                justify-content: center;
                gap: var(--spacing-lg);
                align-items: stretch; /* This will make all cards have the same height */
            }

            .info-card {
                flex: 1 1 calc(33.333% - var(--spacing-lg));
                max-width: calc(33.333% - var(--spacing-lg));
            }
        }

/* =========================
   Testimonials Section Card
========================= */

.testimonials-card {
  background-color: var(--cream-light); /* softer contrast */
  padding: var(--spacing-lg) var(--spacing-md); /* reduced internal padding */
  border-radius: 12px;
  margin: var(--spacing-lg) var(--spacing-md);
}

.testimonials-card h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--fs-h2);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
  color: var(--secondary-brown); /* darker for contrast */
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
  text-align: center;
  letter-spacing: var(--ls-tight);
  line-height: var(--lh-heading);
}

.testimonials-card .testimonial {
  background-color: var(--highlight-beige); /* individual card background */
  padding: var(--spacing-lg); /* more padding for individual cards */
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
  text-align: left;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08); /* subtle shadow */
}

.testimonials-card .testimonial p {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--fs-body);
  font-weight: var(--fw-light);
  color: var(--neutral-dark);
  line-height: var(--lh-body);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.testimonials-card .testimonial-name {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--fs-small);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
  color: var(--secondary-brown);
  display: block;
  text-align: right;
}

/* =========================
   Media Queries for Testimonials Card
========================= */

/* Tablet (768px – 991px) */
@media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 991px) {
  .testimonials-card {
    padding: var(--spacing-md);
  }
  .testimonials-card .testimonial p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }
  .testimonials-card .testimonial-name {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
}

/* Laptop (992px – 1199px) */
@media (min-width: 992px) and (max-width: 1199px) {
  .testimonials-card {
    padding: var(--spacing-lg);
  }
  .testimonials-card .testimonial p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }
  .testimonials-card .testimonial-name {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
}

/* Desktop (1200px and above) */
@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .testimonials-card {
    padding: var(--spacing-lg);
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: var(--spacing-lg) auto;
  }
  .testimonials-card .testimonial p {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
  }
  .testimonials-card .testimonial-name {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}

/* =========================
   FAQ Section
========================= */
.faqs {
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  padding: var(--spacing-lg) var(--spacing-md);
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.faqs h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--fs-h2);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
  color: var(--primary-gold);
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
}

/* FAQ Item */
.faq-item {
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--neutral-light); /* outline border */
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

/* Question Button */
.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  padding: var(--spacing-md);
  text-align: left;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--fs-body);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semibold);
  color: var(--secondary-brown);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.faq-question:hover {
  background-color: var(--highlight-beige);
}

/* Icon */
.faq-icon {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

/* Answer Box with Animation */
.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
  opacity: 0;
  padding: 0 var(--spacing-md);
}

.faq-answer p {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--fs-body);
  font-weight: var(--fw-light);
  color: var(--neutral-dark);
  line-height: var(--lh-body);
  margin: var(--spacing-md) 0;
}

/* Active State */
.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
  max-height: 500px; /* big enough for content */
  opacity: 1;
  padding-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg); /* plus turns into an X */
}

/* ===============================
   FAQ Section Media Queries
================================= */

/* Tablet: 768px and up */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .faqs {
    padding: var(--spacing-xl) var(--spacing-lg);
    max-width: 700px;
  }

  .faq-question {
    font-size: 1.05rem; /* slightly bigger for tablet */
  }

  .faq-answer p {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}

/* Laptop: 1024px and up */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .faqs {
    padding: var(--spacing-xl) var(--spacing-xl);
    max-width: 850px;
  }

  .faq-question {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }

  .faq-answer p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }
}

/* Desktop / Large Screen: 1280px and up */
@media (min-width: 1280px) {
  .faqs {
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: var(--spacing-xxl) var(--spacing-xl);
  }

  .faq-question {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }

  .faq-answer p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }
}