/* Global Reset: remove default margins/paddings, set box-sizing and font */
* {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  font-family: "plyfair display", sans-serif;
}

/* Color variables: define gold, black, white for reuse */
:root {
  --gold: #c5a880;
  --black: #000;
  --white: #fff;
}

/* Top Header: container for logo and navigation bar on top of slideshow */
.top-header {
  height: 15%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding-left: 2rem;
}

/* Logo Styling: layout, hover effect, and scaling on hover */
.logo-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.logo-container a img {
  max-width: 220px;
  height: auto;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.logo-container a img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Navigation links: horizontal layout, spacing, and hover effect */
.nav-links {
  margin-left: auto;
  display: flex;
  gap: 2rem;
  padding-right: 2rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.nav-links a {
  text-decoration: none;
  font-family: 'playfair display', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: rgb(0, 0, 0);
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: background 0.3s, color 0.3s;
}

.nav-links a:hover {
  background-color: #000000;
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Main Container: sets padding, max width, centering, and stacking context */
.about-container {
  padding: 2rem;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Intro Section: centered text with spacing */
.intro {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.intro h2 {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.intro p {
  color: var(--black);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Story Section: side-by-side text and image with spacing */
.story {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  gap: 2rem;
}

/* Story Text: styling for headings and paragraphs */
.story-text {
  flex: 1;
}

.story-text h2 {
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.story-text p {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Story Image: image sizing, rounding, and subtle shadow */
.story-image {
  flex: 1;
}

.story-image img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

/* Values Section: overall centering and heading styling */
.values {
  text-align: center;
}

.values h2 {
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  font-size: 2rem;
}

/* Values Grid: 3-column layout with spacing */
.values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

/* Individual Value Cards: background, border, padding, shadow, hover effect */
.value-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.value-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

/* Images inside value cards: full width, rounded corners, margin */
.value-card img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* Card headings: color and spacing */
.value-card h3 {
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

/* Footer styling: background, text color, center alignment, spacing */
.footer {
  background: var(--black);
  color: var(--white);
  text-align: center;
  padding: 1rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

/* Abstract Shapes: circular accents with low opacity for decoration */
.abstract-shape {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  opacity: 0.15;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Specific decorative shapes with size and position */
.shape1 {
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  background: var(--gold);
  top: 5%;
  left: 10%;
}

.shape2 {
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  background: var(--gold);
  bottom: 10%;
  right: 15%;
}

.shape3 {
  width: 150px;
  height: 150px;
  background: var(--gold);
  bottom: 30%;
  left: 40%;
}

/* Responsive adjustments: stack story section and single-column values grid */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .story {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .values-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}


/* Footer Base: main styling for the footer container */
.site-footer {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, #000000 100%);
  color: #eee;
  padding: 50px 20px 20px;
  font-family: 'playfair display', serif;
  font-size: 14px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  /* ensures decorative shapes stay inside footer */
}

/* Abstract shapes: decorative elements inside footer */
.footer-shape {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  opacity: 0.07;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  /* shapes don't interfere with interaction */
}

/* Layering: ensures all main footer content sits above shapes */
.footer-container,
.footer-sponsors,
.footer-bottom {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Layout: grid structure for footer columns */
.footer-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: 40px;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px;
  text-align: left;
}

/* Logo & Tagline: styles for footer branding */
.footer-logo img {
  max-width: 160px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.footer-tagline {
  font-style: italic;
  color: #ccc;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Links: styles for footer navigation links */
.footer-column h4 {
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  font-size: 16px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

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

.footer-links li {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: #eee;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* Newsletter: input field and subscribe button styling */
.footer-newsletter {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  margin: 15px 0;
}

.footer-newsletter input {
  padding: 10px 15px;
  border-radius: 25px;
  border: none;
  flex: 1;
  outline: none;
}

.footer-newsletter button {
  background: var(--gold);
  border: none;
  color: #000;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 25px;
  font-weight: bold;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.3s;
}

.footer-newsletter button:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
}

/* Social links: styling for footer social media icons/links */
.footer-social {
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.footer-social a {
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-right: 15px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: bold;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
}

.footer-social a:hover {
  opacity: 0.7;
}

/* Sponsors: text and logos of footer sponsors */
.footer-sponsors {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-sponsors p {
  font-weight: bold;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.sponsor-logos {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
}

.sponsor-logos img {
  max-height: 50px;
  transition: filter 0.3s;
}

/* Bottom credits: copyright and small footer info */
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid #333;
  padding-top: 15px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #888;
}