/* ============================================ */
/* UK MARRIAGE BUREAU - PREMIUM VERSION         */
/* FINAL POLISHED - ALL COLORS FIXED            */
/* FULLY SCOPED UNDER .homepage                 */
/* ============================================ */

.homepage {
    --primary: #135678;
    --primary-dark: #0e425c;
    --card-bg: #175975;
    --accent: #C8A96A;
    --accent-dark: #b89858;
    --white: #FFFFFF;
    --golden: #C8A96A;
    --text-light: #E0E0E0;
    --shadow-sm: 0 5px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    --shadow-md: 0 10px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
    --shadow-lg: 0 20px 45px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
    --shadow-xl: 0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
    --gradient-primary: linear-gradient(135deg, #135678 0%, #0e425c 100%);
    --gradient-golden: linear-gradient(135deg, #C8A96A 0%, #b89858 100%);
    --gradient-card: linear-gradient(145deg, #175975 0%, #134d66 100%);
    --font-heading: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}

/* Base Reset - Scoped */
.homepage * {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.homepage {
    overflow-x: hidden;
    width: 100%;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    background: #FFFFFF;
    color: #1E1E1E;
    display: block;
}

.homepage .container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

/* ============================================ */
/* ANIMATIONS                                   */
/* ============================================ */
@keyframes homepageFadeInUp {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(50px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@keyframes homepageFadeInLeft {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-50px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}

@keyframes homepageFadeInRight {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(50px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}

@keyframes homepagePulse {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
    50% { transform: scale(1.05); opacity: 0.9; }
}

/* ============================================ */
/* HEADINGS - FIXED COLORS                      */
/* ============================================ */

.homepage .main-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--golden);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    text-shadow: 2px 2px 0 #000000, 4px 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
}

.homepage .sub-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-top: 0;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-shadow: 1px 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

/* Responsive headings */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .homepage .main-heading {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    .homepage .sub-heading {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .homepage .main-heading {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }
    .homepage .sub-heading {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
}

/* ============================================ */
/* SEARCH BOX STYLES                            */
/* ============================================ */

.homepage .search-box-wrapper {
    margin: 20px 0 15px;
    position: relative;
}

.homepage .search-box-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 60px;
    border: 2px solid var(--accent);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.homepage .search-box-container:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-color: var(--accent-dark);
}

.homepage .search-icon {
    padding-left: 20px;
    color: var(--accent);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.homepage .search-input {
    flex: 1;
    border: none;
    padding: 14px 15px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    outline: none;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.homepage .search-input::placeholder {
    color: #999;
    font-style: italic;
}

.homepage .search-btn {
    background: var(--gradient-golden);
    border: none;
    padding: 14px 30px;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    pointer-events: auto;
    z-index: 5;
    position: relative;
}

.homepage .search-btn:hover {
    background: var(--accent-dark);
    color: var(--white);
}

/* Search Suggestions */
.homepage .search-suggestions {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    max-height: 300px;
    overflow-y: auto;
    z-index: 100;
    display: none;
    margin-top: 5px;
}

.homepage .search-suggestions.show {
    display: block;
}

.homepage .suggestion-item {
    padding: 12px 20px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.homepage .suggestion-item i {
    color: var(--accent);
    width: 20px;
}

.homepage .suggestion-item:hover {
    background: rgba(200, 169, 106, 0.1);
}

.homepage .suggestion-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

/* ============================================ */
/* HERO SECTION                                 */
/* ============================================ */
.homepage .hero-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F5F5F5 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 2;
}

.homepage .hero-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -50%;
    width: 200%;
    height: 200%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(200,169,106,0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
    animation: homepagePulse 10s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.homepage .hero-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 50px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.homepage .hero-content {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 300px;
    animation: homepageFadeInLeft 0.8s ease-out;
}

.homepage .trust-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: var(--gradient-golden);
    color: var(--primary);
    padding: 6px 15px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    animation: homepagePulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.homepage .hero-content p {
    color: #4a4a4a;
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.homepage .hero-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin: 15px 0;
}

.homepage .btn-primary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 14px 30px;
    border-radius: 40px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    pointer-events: auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
}

.homepage .btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.homepage .btn-outline {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--primary);
    padding: 14px 30px;
    border-radius: 40px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    border: 2px solid var(--accent);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    pointer-events: auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
}

.homepage .btn-outline:hover {
    background: var(--accent);
    color: var(--primary);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.homepage .matrimony-note {
    text-align: left;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #555;
}

.homepage .learn-more-link {
    color: var(--accent);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-left: 8px;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.homepage .learn-more-link:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-left: 12px;
}

/* Hero Slider */
.homepage .hero-slider {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 350px;
    animation: homepageFadeInRight 0.8s ease-out;
}

.homepage .short-slider-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 400px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.homepage .short-slider-container:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 35px 70px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.homepage .short-slider-track {
    display: flex;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.homepage .short-slide {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    position: relative;
    height: 100%;
}

.homepage .short-slide img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.homepage .short-slider-container:hover .short-slide img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.homepage .slide-caption {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.85) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0) 100%);
    padding: 30px 20px 20px;
    color: var(--white);
}

.homepage .slide-caption h4 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--golden);
}

.homepage .slide-caption p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: var(--white);
}

.homepage .slide-link {
    color: var(--golden);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.homepage .slide-link:hover {
    color: var(--white);
    gap: 10px;
}

.homepage .short-slider-nav {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
    border: 1px solid var(--golden);
    color: var(--golden);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    z-index: 10;
}

.homepage .short-slider-nav:hover {
    background: var(--golden);
    color: var(--primary);
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
}

.homepage .short-slider-nav.prev {
    left: 15px;
}

.homepage .short-slider-nav.next {
    right: 15px;
}

.homepage .short-slider-dots {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 15px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    z-index: 10;
}

.homepage .short-slider-dots .dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.homepage .short-slider-dots .dot.active {
    width: 30px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: var(--golden);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--golden);
}

/* ============================================ */
/* PREMIUM SERVICES                             */
/* ============================================ */
.homepage .premium-services-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: var(--white);
}

.homepage .section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.homepage .section-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.homepage .section-title span {
    color: var(--accent);
}

.homepage .section-title::after {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 70px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--gradient-golden);
    margin: 15px auto 0;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.homepage .section-subtitle {
    color: #666;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.homepage .services-grid-4 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

.homepage .service-card-premium {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 35px 25px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.5s ease;
    border: 1px solid rgba(200,169,106,0.2);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.homepage .service-card-premium:hover {
    transform: translateY(-12px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    border-color: var(--accent);
}

.homepage .service-icon i {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    color: var(--accent);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    display: inline-block;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.homepage .service-card-premium:hover .service-icon i {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
}

.homepage .service-card-premium h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: var(--accent);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.homepage .service-card-premium p {
    color: var(--white);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.homepage .service-link {
    color: var(--accent);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 500;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.homepage .service-link:hover {
    gap: 12px;
    color: var(--white);
}

/* ============================================ */
/* MEMBERSHIP PLANS                             */
/* ============================================ */
.homepage .membership-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F8F7F3 0%, #ffffff 100%);
}

.homepage .plans-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

.homepage .plan-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 35px 25px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.5s ease;
    border: 1px solid rgba(200,169,106,0.2);
    position: relative;
}

.homepage .plan-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-12px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    border-color: var(--accent);
}

.homepage .plan-card.featured {
    border: 2px solid var(--accent);
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

.homepage .plan-card.featured:hover {
    transform: scale(1.02) translateY(-12px);
}

.homepage .popular-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: -12px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    background: var(--gradient-golden);
    color: var(--primary);
    padding: 5px 20px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.homepage .plan-header h3 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--accent);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.homepage .plan-price {
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.homepage .plan-price .currency {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    vertical-align: top;
    color: var(--white);
}

.homepage .plan-price .amount {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent);
}

.homepage .plan-price .period {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--white);
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.homepage .plan-features ul {
    list-style: none;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.homepage .plan-features li {
    padding: 10px 0;
    color: var(--white);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    justify-content: center;
}

.homepage .plan-features li i {
    color: var(--accent);
}

.homepage .plan-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px;
    border-radius: 40px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    color: var(--white);
    pointer-events: auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
}

.homepage .plan-btn.premium-btn {
    background: var(--gradient-golden);
    color: var(--primary);
}

.homepage .plan-btn:hover {
    gap: 15px;
    background: var(--accent);
    color: var(--primary);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ============================================ */
/* SUCCESS STORIES                              */
/* ============================================ */
.homepage .success-stories-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: var(--white);
}

.homepage .stories-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

.homepage .story-card-simple {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 30px;
    transition: all 0.5s ease;
    border: 1px solid rgba(200,169,106,0.2);
}

.homepage .story-card-simple:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    border-color: var(--accent);
}

.homepage .story-quote i {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--accent);
    opacity: 0.7;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    display: block;
}

.homepage .story-card-simple p {
    color: var(--white);
    font-style: italic;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.homepage .story-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    padding-top: 20px;
}

.homepage .author-img {
    width: 55px;
    height: 55px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.homepage .author-info h4 {
    color: var(--accent);
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.homepage .author-info span {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.homepage .btn-view-all {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--primary);
    padding: 12px 30px;
    border-radius: 40px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    border: 2px solid var(--accent);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    margin-top: 40px;
    pointer-events: auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
}

.homepage .btn-view-all:hover {
    background: var(--accent);
    gap: 15px;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.homepage .stories-footer {
    text-align: center;
}

/* ============================================ */
/* OUR STORY SECTION                            */
/* ============================================ */
.homepage .our-story-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #175975 0%, #134d66 100%);
}

.homepage .story-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 50px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.homepage .story-image {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 280px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.homepage .story-image:hover {
    transform: scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.homepage .story-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

.homepage .story-content {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 280px;
}

.homepage .story-content h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--accent);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.homepage .story-content h2 span {
    color: var(--white);
}

.homepage .story-content p {
    color: var(--white);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.homepage .btn-story {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: var(--gradient-golden);
    color: var(--primary);
    padding: 12px 28px;
    border-radius: 40px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    pointer-events: auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
}

.homepage .btn-story:hover {
    gap: 15px;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

/* ============================================ */
/* CTA SECTION                                  */
/* ============================================ */
.homepage .cta-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.homepage .cta-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -50%;
    width: 200%;
    height: 200%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(200,169,106,0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
    animation: homepagePulse 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.homepage .cta-wrapper h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
    color: var(--accent);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.homepage .cta-wrapper p {
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.homepage .cta-buttons {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 25px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.homepage .btn-cta-primary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: var(--accent);
    color: var(--primary);
    padding: 14px 35px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    pointer-events: auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
}

.homepage .btn-cta-primary:hover {
    background: var(--white);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.homepage .btn-cta-secondary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 14px 35px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    border: 2px solid var(--accent);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    pointer-events: auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
}

.homepage .btn-cta-secondary:hover {
    background: var(--accent);
    color: var(--primary);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

/* ============================================ */
/* EVENT BANNER SYSTEM                          */
/* ============================================ */
.homepage .event-banner-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    padding: 15px 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0e425c 0%, #135678 100%);
    margin: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.homepage .event-banner {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.15) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 100%);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 15px 50px 15px 25px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    border: 1px solid rgba(200,169,106,0.3);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    max-width: 550px;
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 280px;
}

.homepage .event-banner:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: var(--accent);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.homepage .event-banner h3 {
    color: var(--accent);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.homepage .event-banner p {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    opacity: 0.95;
}

.homepage .event-banner .special-offer {
    background: var(--gradient-golden);
    color: var(--primary);
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 5px;
}

.homepage .event-banner .cta-button {
    background: var(--gradient-golden);
    color: var(--primary);
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 40px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    white-space: nowrap;
    pointer-events: auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
}

.homepage .event-banner .cta-button:hover {
    background: var(--accent-dark);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.homepage .event-banner .close-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 10px;
    right: 15px;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
    border: none;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    pointer-events: auto;
    z-index: 10;
}

.homepage .event-banner .close-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.homepage .event-banner.removing {
    animation: fadeOut 0.3s ease forwards;
}

@keyframes fadeOut {
    to {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(-20px);
        display: none;
    }
}

/* Event Modal */
.homepage .event-modal {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.8);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 1000;
}

.homepage .event-modal-content {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 30px;
    max-width: 500px;
    width: 90%;
    text-align: center;
    border: 2px solid var(--accent);
}

.homepage .event-modal-content h3 {
    color: var(--accent);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.homepage .event-modal-content p {
    color: var(--white);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.homepage .event-modal-content .modal-close {
    background: var(--gradient-golden);
    color: var(--primary);
    border: none;
    padding: 10px 25px;
    border-radius: 40px;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.homepage .event-modal-content .modal-close:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* ============================================ */
/* RESPONSIVE                                   */
/* ============================================ */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .homepage .hero-wrapper {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    .homepage .hero-content {
        text-align: center;
    }
    .homepage .hero-buttons {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    .homepage .trust-badge {
        margin: 0 auto 20px;
    }
    .homepage .short-slider-container {
        height: 350px;
    }
    .homepage .story-wrapper {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .homepage .btn-story {
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .homepage .hero-section {
        padding: 40px 0;
    }
    .homepage .short-slider-container {
        height: 300px;
    }
    .homepage .services-grid-4, 
    .homepage .plans-grid, 
    .homepage .stories-grid {
        gap: 20px;
    }
    .homepage .plan-card.featured {
        transform: scale(1);
    }
    .homepage .plan-card.featured:hover {
        transform: translateY(-12px);
    }
    .homepage .short-slider-nav {
        width: 35px;
        height: 35px;
    }
    .homepage .search-box-container {
        border-radius: 50px;
    }
    .homepage .search-input {
        padding: 12px 12px;
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
    .homepage .search-btn {
        padding: 12px 20px;
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
    .homepage .event-banner-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }
    .homepage .event-banner {
        max-width: 100%;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .homepage .container {
        padding: 0 15px;
    }
    .homepage .short-slider-container {
        height: 280px;
    }
    .homepage .slide-caption {
        padding: 20px 15px 15px;
    }
    .homepage .slide-caption h4 {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
    .homepage .slide-caption p {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
    }
    .homepage .hero-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }
    .homepage .btn-primary, 
    .homepage .btn-outline {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }
    .homepage .plan-card {
        padding: 25px 20px;
    }
    .homepage .story-card-simple {
        padding: 25px 20px;
    }
    .homepage .search-box-container {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        border-radius: 30px;
    }
    .homepage .search-icon {
        display: none;
    }
    .homepage .search-input {
        width: 100%;
        padding: 12px 15px;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .homepage .search-btn {
        width: 100%;
        padding: 12px;
        border-radius: 0 0 30px 30px;
    }
    .homepage .event-banner {
        padding: 12px 40px 12px 15px;
    }
    .homepage .event-banner .cta-button {
        white-space: normal;
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }
}