/* Kottayam Rentals — from index.html */
:root {
    --bg-page: #ffffff;
    --bg-card: #ffffff;
    --text-primary: #000000;
    --text-muted: #6b6b6b;
    --text-light: #A7A7A7;
    --border-color: #e5e5e5;
    --brand-accent: #c10000;
    --brand-yellow: #F4A300; /* Signal Amber */
    --brand-dark: #000000;
    --brand-blue: #0dabd6; /* Petrol Blue */
    --brand-grey: #A7A7A7; /* Road Dust Grey */
    /* One rhythm for every section: each pads this much top and bottom,
       so the gap between any two sections is exactly twice this value. */
    --section-space: 34px;
    --radius-card: 20px;
    --radius-pill: 30px;
    --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    --shadow-xl: 0 20px 40px -10px rgba(18, 21, 26, 0.08);
  }

  * { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
  html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
  body {
    font-family: 'Poppins', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
    background-color: var(--bg-page);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    line-height: 1.5;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
    overflow-x: hidden;
  }

  /* Secondary brand typeface (Copperplate Gothic Light) for tags & accents */
  .font-brand-secondary,
  .step-badge-pill,
  .section-badge-aesthetic,
  .vision-tag,
  .vision-badge-sub,
  .depot-city-title,
  .card-cat,
  .ticket-brand {
    font-family: 'Copperplate Gothic Light', Copperplate, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  }

  a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
  button { font-family: inherit; cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; }
  img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }

  .container {
    max-width: 1240px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    /* Side gutters only, so section classes keep control of vertical padding */
    padding-left: 24px;
    padding-right: 24px;
  }

  /* HEADER */
  header.site-header {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 100;
  }
  .header-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: 86px;
  }
  .brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .brand-logo {
    height: 70px;
    width: auto;
    display: block;
    border-radius: 8px;
  }
  .nav-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 32px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-muted);
  }
  .nav-links a {
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
  }
  .nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a.active {
    color: var(--text-primary);
  }
  .header-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .lang-select {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    cursor: pointer;
  }
  .icon-circle-btn {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
  }
  .icon-circle-btn:hover {
    background: #f1f3f6;
  }

  /* MOBILE NAV TOGGLE (HAMBURGER) */
  .nav-toggle-btn {
    display: none;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 4px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .nav-toggle-btn span {
    display: block;
    width: 18px;
    height: 2px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    background: var(--text-primary);
    transition: transform 0.28s ease, opacity 0.18s ease;
  }
  .nav-toggle-btn.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(6px) rotate(45deg); }
  .nav-toggle-btn.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
  .nav-toggle-btn.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(-45deg); }

  .nav-backdrop {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 86px 0 0;
    background: rgba(18, 21, 26, 0.45);
    z-index: 98;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.25s ease, visibility 0.25s ease;
  }
  .nav-backdrop.show {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
  }

  /* HERO SECTION (UNCHANGED PERFECT HERO BANNER) */
  /* These sections also carry .container, so only ever set vertical padding
     here — a `padding` shorthand would wipe out the container's side gutters. */
  .hero-section {
    padding-top: var(--section-space);
    padding-bottom: var(--section-space);
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .hero-stage {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 340px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .hero-bg-text {
    position: absolute;
    top: 45%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    font-size: clamp(60px, 12vw, 130px);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: transparent;
    -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px #e2e8f0;
    letter-spacing: -2px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    user-select: none;
    z-index: 1;
    opacity: 0;
  }

  .hero-side-bike {
    position: absolute;
    width: 280px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    opacity: 0;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.1));
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .hero-side-bike.left { left: -80px; }
  .hero-side-bike.right { right: -80px; }

  .hero-main-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    width: min(520px, 85vw);
    margin: 0 auto;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 18px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.15));
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(28px) scale(0.94);
  }
  .hero-main-img-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    display: block;
  }

  /* Sleek Floating Horizontal Search Bar */
  .search-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 18px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border-color);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 860px;
    margin: 24px auto 32px;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(24px);
  }
  .search-field {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    text-align: left;
    border-right: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  }
  .search-field:last-of-type {
    border-right: none;
  }
  .search-field label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 10.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-light);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
  }
  .input-inline {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .input-inline input, .input-inline select {
    border: none;
    background: transparent;
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    width: 100%;
    outline: none;
    cursor: pointer;
  }

  /* Custom date + time pickers */
  .search-field {
    position: relative;
  }
  .picker-trigger {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    width: 100%;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    padding: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-family: inherit;
    text-align: left;
  }
  .picker-trigger .picker-icon {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .picker-trigger .picker-value {
    flex: 1;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
  }
  .picker-trigger .picker-caret {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    color: #737373;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
  }
  .picker-trigger[aria-expanded="true"] .picker-caret {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    color: var(--brand-accent);
  }

  .picker-panel {
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(100% + 12px);
    left: 0;
    z-index: 80;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1.5px solid #e5e5e5;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    padding: 12px;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(6px);
    transition: opacity 0.18s ease, transform 0.18s ease, visibility 0.18s;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .picker-panel.open {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
    pointer-events: auto;
  }
  .picker-panel.time-panel {
    min-width: 168px;
    max-height: 260px;
    overflow-y: auto;
    padding: 8px;
  }
  .picker-panel.date-panel {
    width: 292px;
    padding: 14px;
  }

  .time-option {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: left;
    border: none;
    background: transparent;
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0a0a0a;
    padding: 10px 12px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.15s ease, color 0.15s ease;
  }
  .time-option:hover {
    background: #f5f5f5;
  }
  .time-option.active {
    background: #0a0a0a;
    color: #ffffff;
  }

  .cal-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
  .cal-title {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0a0a0a;
  }
  .cal-nav {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    border: 1.5px solid #e5e5e5;
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #0a0a0a;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.15s ease, border-color 0.15s ease, color 0.15s ease;
  }
  .cal-nav:hover {
    background: #0a0a0a;
    border-color: #0a0a0a;
    color: #ffffff;
  }
  .cal-weekdays {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(7, 1fr);
    gap: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
  }
  .cal-weekdays span {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 10.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #a3a3a3;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 4px 0;
  }
  .cal-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(7, 1fr);
    gap: 2px;
  }
  .cal-day {
    aspect-ratio: 1;
    border: none;
    background: transparent;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0a0a0a;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.15s ease, color 0.15s ease;
  }
  .cal-day:hover:not(:disabled):not(.selected) {
    background: #f5f5f5;
  }
  .cal-day.muted {
    color: #d4d4d4;
  }
  .cal-day.today {
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1.5px #c10000;
    color: #c10000;
  }
  .cal-day.selected {
    background: #c10000;
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: none;
  }
  .cal-day:disabled {
    opacity: 0.35;
    cursor: not-allowed;
  }

  /* Keep picker menus above clipped hero edges */
  .hero-section {
    overflow: visible;
  }
  .hero-stage {
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .search-card {
    overflow: visible;
    z-index: 40;
  }

  .btn-search {
    background: #0a0a0a;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 12px 30px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    border: none;
    white-space: nowrap;
    margin-left: 8px;
  }
  .btn-search:hover {
    background: #c10000;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(193, 0, 0, 0.3);
  }

  .hero-title-box h1 {
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }
  .hero-title-box p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    max-width: 520px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .hero-title-box,
  .carousel-dots {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(18px);
  }

  .carousel-dots {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 24px;
  }
  .dot {
    width: 24px;
    height: 3px;
    background: #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 2px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }
  .dot.active {
    background: var(--text-primary);
    width: 36px;
  }

  /* ---------- Hero pure animations ---------- */
  @keyframes heroBgIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translate(-50%, -46%) scale(0.96); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1); }
  }
  @keyframes heroBgPulse {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1); opacity: 1; }
    50%      { transform: translate(-50%, -52%) scale(1.015); opacity: 0.85; }
  }
  @keyframes heroSideInL {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translate(-48px, -50%); }
    to   { opacity: 0.5; transform: translate(0, -50%); }
  }
  @keyframes heroSideInR {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translate(48px, -50%); }
    to   { opacity: 0.5; transform: translate(0, -50%); }
  }
  @keyframes heroSideDriftL {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, -50%); }
    50%      { transform: translate(6px, calc(-50% - 6px)); }
  }
  @keyframes heroSideDriftR {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, -50%); }
    50%      { transform: translate(-6px, calc(-50% - 6px)); }
  }
  @keyframes heroMainIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(32px) scale(0.92); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
  }
  @keyframes heroFloat {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50%      { transform: translateY(-12px); }
  }
  @keyframes heroSwap {
    0%   { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px) scale(0.96); }
    100% { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
  }
  @keyframes heroRiseIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(22px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  }
  @keyframes heroDotPulse {
    0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.2); }
    50%      { box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(10, 10, 10, 0); }
  }

  .hero-section.is-animated .hero-bg-text {
    animation:
      heroBgIn 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.05s both,
      heroBgPulse 6s ease-in-out 1.2s infinite;
  }
  .hero-section.is-animated .hero-side-bike.left {
    animation:
      heroSideInL 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.15s both,
      heroSideDriftL 5.5s ease-in-out 1.2s infinite;
  }
  .hero-section.is-animated .hero-side-bike.right {
    animation:
      heroSideInR 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.25s both,
      heroSideDriftR 5.5s ease-in-out 1.3s infinite;
  }
  .hero-section.is-animated .hero-main-img-wrap {
    animation: heroMainIn 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.2s both;
  }
  .hero-section.is-animated .hero-main-img-wrap img {
    animation: heroFloat 4.2s ease-in-out 1.2s infinite;
  }
  .hero-section.is-animated .hero-main-img-wrap.is-swapping img {
    animation: heroSwap 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) both;
  }
  .hero-section.is-animated .search-card {
    animation: heroRiseIn 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.55s both;
  }
  .hero-section.is-animated .hero-title-box {
    animation: heroRiseIn 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.7s both;
  }
  .hero-section.is-animated .carousel-dots {
    animation: heroRiseIn 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) 0.85s both;
  }
  .hero-section.is-animated .dot.active {
    background: var(--brand-accent);
    animation: heroDotPulse 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
  }

  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .hero-bg-text,
    .hero-side-bike,
    .hero-main-img-wrap,
    .search-card,
    .hero-title-box,
    .carousel-dots {
      opacity: 1 !important;
      transform: none !important;
      animation: none !important;
    }
    .hero-bg-text { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) !important; }
    .hero-side-bike { opacity: 0.5 !important; transform: translateY(-50%) !important; }
  }

  /* AESTHETIC ELEVATED DESIGN SYSTEM */
  .section-badge-aesthetic {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fafc 100%);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border-color);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 6px 18px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
  }
  .section-main-heading {
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.6px;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }
  .section-main-heading span {
    color: var(--brand-accent);
  }
  .section-subtext {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    max-width: 560px;
    margin: 0 auto 32px;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }

  /* =========================================================
     SECTION 1: HOW IT WORKS & VISION MISSION (AESTHETIC LIGHT UI)
     ========================================================= */
  .how-it-works-section {
    padding-top: var(--section-space);
    padding-bottom: var(--section-space);
    text-align: center;
  }

  .step-badge-pill {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1.5px solid #e5e7eb;
    color: #4b5563;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    padding: 7px 22px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  }

  /* Universal Aesthetic Bike Watermark Tint Backdrop */
  /* Fills the card and scales the bike down to fit, so the whole vehicle
     stays inside the container instead of being cropped at the edges.
     object-position decides which corner it hugs. */
  .card-bike-watermark {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    padding: 18px;
    object-fit: contain;
    object-position: center;
    pointer-events: none;
    user-select: none;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.07;
    filter: grayscale(100%) contrast(110%);
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
  }

  /* Giant Section Watermark Backdrop */
  .how-it-works-section,
  .policy-section,
  .depots-section,
  .faq-section {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .section-bg-watermark {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 1100px;
    max-width: 95%;
    opacity: 0.055;
    filter: grayscale(100%) contrast(120%) brightness(0.9);
    pointer-events: none;
    user-select: none;
    z-index: 0;
  }

  .how-it-works-section > *:not(.section-bg-watermark),
  .policy-section > *:not(.section-bg-watermark),
  .depots-section > *:not(.section-bg-watermark),
  .faq-section > *:not(.section-bg-watermark) {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
  }

  /* Vision & Mission Aesthetic Card */
  .vision-mission-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-card);
    padding: 26px 32px 28px;
    text-align: left;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
  }
  .vision-mission-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 4px;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--brand-yellow), var(--brand-accent));
  }
  /* Opacity only — a hover scale would push the bike past the card edge */
  .policy-hero-card:hover .card-bike-watermark {
    opacity: 0.15;
  }

  /* Lift the real card content above the watermark so text stays crisp */
  .policy-hero-card > *:not(.card-bike-watermark) {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
  }
  .vision-mission-card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-color: #cbd5e1;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
  }
  .vision-header-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    padding-bottom: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--border-color);
  }
  .vision-icon-halo {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    font-size: 19px;
    background: linear-gradient(140deg, #fff7e6, #ffedd5);
    border: 1px solid #fde3b0;
  }
  .vision-title-block {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
  }
  .vision-tag {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  }
  .vision-title-sub {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-top: 3px;
  }
  .vision-badge-sub {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    background: #f1f5f9;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    color: #475569;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .vision-text {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #4b5563;
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-weight: 450;
    max-width: 900px;
  }
  .vision-text strong {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    font-weight: 800;
  }
  .vision-pillars {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 22px;
  }
  .vision-pillar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 11px;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid #eef2f7;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    transition: background 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
  }
  .vision-pillar:hover {
    background: #fffdf6;
    border-color: #fde3b0;
  }
  .vision-pillar .vp-icon {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1;
  }
  .vision-pillar strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-primary);
  }
  .vision-pillar small {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
  }

  /* 4 Step Cards Aesthetic Horizontal Grid */
  .steps-4grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    position: relative;
  }

  .step-card-box {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1.5px solid #e5e7eb;
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 28px 24px;
    text-align: left;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.025);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .step-card-box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    border-color: #cbd5e1;
  }

  .step-card-header-flex {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }
  .step-card-num {
    font-size: 26px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #111827;
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  }

  .step-icon-aesthetic {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 18px;
  }
  .icon-bg-blue { background: #eff6ff; color: #2563eb; }
  .icon-bg-amber { background: #fef2f2; color: #c10000; }
  .icon-bg-green { background: #f0fdf4; color: #16a34a; }
  .icon-bg-rose { background: #f8fafc; color: #475569; }

  .step-card-title {
    font-size: 15.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #111827;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }
  .step-card-desc {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #6b7280;
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-weight: 400;
  }

  /* =========================================================
     SECTION 2: POLICY & GUIDELINES (AESTHETIC ASYMMETRIC BENTO)
     ========================================================= */
  .policy-section {
    padding-top: var(--section-space);
    padding-bottom: var(--section-space);
    text-align: center;
  }

  .policy-bento-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 360px 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
    align-items: stretch;
    text-align: left;
  }

  /* Hero Highlight Card */
  .policy-hero-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #fff1f2 100%);
    border: 1.5px solid #fecdd3;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 32px 28px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.04);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .policy-hero-card .card-bike-watermark {
    object-position: center 62%;
  }
  .hero-card-badge {
    font-size: 10.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    background: #ffe4e6;
    color: #e11d48;
    padding: 5px 14px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    display: inline-block;
    width: fit-content;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  }
  .hero-card-icon-halo {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 26px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  }
  .hero-card-title {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #111827;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }
  .hero-card-intro {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: #4b5563;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }
  .hero-card-features-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-top: auto;
  }
  .hero-feature-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    border: 1px solid #ffe4e6;
  }
  .hero-feature-item .feature-icon {
    font-size: 18px;
    margin-top: 2px;
  }
  .hero-feature-item strong {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #111827;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
  }
  .hero-feature-item p {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #6b7280;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.5;
  }

  /* Sub-Grid for remaining cards */
  .policy-subgrid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .policy-mini-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1.5px solid #e5e7eb;
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 24px 22px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.025);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
  }
  .policy-mini-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    border-color: #cbd5e1;
  }
  .mini-card-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }
  .mini-icon-bubble {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 18px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .mini-card-title {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #111827;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.2;
  }
  .mini-card-subtag {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-weight: 600;
  }

  .mini-policy-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
  }
  .mini-policy-list li {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    color: #4b5563;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 16px;
  }
  .mini-policy-list li::before {
    content: '✓';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: #2563eb;
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 11px;
  }
  .mini-policy-list li strong {
    color: #111827;
  }

  .full-span-card {
    grid-column: span 2;
  }
  .cancellation-flex-boxes {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 14px;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: 10px;
  }
  .cancel-badge-box {
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
  }
  .cancel-time {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #64748b;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  .cancel-val {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 900;
  }
  .cancel-val.green { color: #16a34a; }
  .cancel-val.amber { color: #c10000; }
  .cancel-note {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-style: italic;
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 200px;
  }

  /* =========================================================
     SECTION 3: KERALA DEPOTS (COMMAND CENTER DASHBOARD)
     ========================================================= */
  .depots-section {
    padding-top: var(--section-space);
    padding-bottom: var(--section-space);
    text-align: center;
  }

  /* Fleet bike image slider */
  .depot-slider {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fafc 0%, #eef2f7 100%);
    border: 1.5px solid #e5e7eb;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
    min-height: 380px;
  }
  .depot-slider-track {
    display: flex;
    height: 100%;
    transition: transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    will-change: transform;
  }
  .depot-slide {
    position: relative;
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    min-width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 36px 72px 28px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }
  .depot-slide img {
    width: min(720px, 100%);
    height: 260px;
    object-fit: contain;
    object-position: center;
    display: block;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 18px 28px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.18));
  }
  .depot-slide-caption {
    margin-top: 18px;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 560px;
  }
  .depot-slide-caption strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.4px;
    color: #0f172a;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
  }
  .depot-slide-caption span {
    display: block;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .depot-slider-nav {
    position: absolute;
    top: 42%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 3;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #0f172a;
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transition: background 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
  }
  .depot-slider-nav:hover {
    background: #0f172a;
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: #0f172a;
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.05);
  }
  .depot-slider-nav.prev { left: 16px; }
  .depot-slider-nav.next { right: 16px; }
  .depot-slider-dots {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 20px;
  }
  .depot-slider-dots .depot-dot {
    width: 24px;
    height: 3px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    border: none;
    padding: 0;
    background: #e2e8f0;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: width 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
  }
  .depot-slider-dots .depot-dot.active {
    width: 36px;
    background: #0f172a;
  }

  /* =========================================================
     SECTION 4: RENTAL KNOWLEDGE BASE (AESTHETIC ACCORDION)
     ========================================================= */
  .faq-section {
    padding-top: var(--section-space);
    padding-bottom: var(--section-space);
    text-align: center;
  }
  .faq-wrap {
    max-width: 820px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
  }
  .faq-item-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: border-color 0.25s ease;
    text-align: left;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
  }
  .faq-header-btn {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 22px 28px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    cursor: pointer;
  }
  .faq-badge-tag {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 900;
    background: #f1f5f9;
    color: #475569;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    margin-right: 10px;
  }
  .faq-toggle-icon {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }
  .faq-item-card.active .faq-toggle-icon {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    color: var(--text-primary);
  }
  .faq-body-text {
    display: none;
    padding: 0 28px 24px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.75;
    border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    padding-top: 18px;
  }
  .faq-item-card.active .faq-body-text {
    display: block;
  }

  /* KOTTAYAM RENTALS FOOTER */
  footer.site-footer {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding-top: var(--section-space);
    padding-bottom: 28px;
  }
  .footer-grid-top {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(220px, 1.5fr) repeat(3, minmax(150px, 1fr));
    gap: 48px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    align-items: start;
    text-align: left;
    justify-items: stretch;
  }
  .footer-brand-title {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
  .footer-brand-logo {
    height: 56px;
    width: auto;
    display: block;
    border-radius: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }
  .footer-brand-desc {
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    max-width: 320px;
  }
  .footer-col-h {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }
  .footer-links-list {
    list-style: none;
  }
  .footer-links-list li {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
  }
  .footer-links-list a {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
  }
  .footer-links-list a:hover {
    color: var(--text-primary);
  }

  .footer-bottom-bar {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding-top: 22px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 20px;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
  }
  .footer-copy {
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.5;
  }
  .footer-legal-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .footer-legal-links a {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .footer-legal-links a:hover {
    color: var(--text-primary);
  }

  /* =========================================================
     RESPONSIVE LAYOUT BREAKPOINTS
     ========================================================= */

  /* --- Laptop / small desktop --- */
  @media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .steps-4grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .policy-6grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .policy-bento-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .depots-layout-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .depot-slider { min-height: 340px; }
    .depot-slide img { height: 220px; }
    .footer-grid-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; }
    .vision-pillars { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .hero-side-bike { width: 210px; }
    .hero-side-bike.left { left: -70px; }
    .hero-side-bike.right { right: -70px; }
  }

  /* --- Tablet: swap the nav for a slide-down drawer --- */
  @media (max-width: 900px) {
    .nav-toggle-btn { display: flex; }
    .lang-select { display: none; }

    .nav-links {
      position: fixed;
      top: 86px;
      left: 0;
      right: 0;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: stretch;
      gap: 0;
      padding: 6px 24px 18px;
      background: #ffffff;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.10);
      font-size: 15px;
      max-height: calc(100vh - 86px);
      overflow-y: auto;
      transform: translateY(-100%);
      visibility: hidden;
      transition: transform 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 0.32s;
      z-index: 99;
    }
    .nav-links.open {
      transform: translateY(0);
      visibility: visible;
    }
    .nav-links a {
      padding: 15px 4px;
      border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    }
    .nav-links a:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

    /* Hero: drop the side previews and stack the bike over its price box */
    .hero-side-bike { display: none; }
    .hero-stage {
      flex-direction: column;
      min-height: 0;
      gap: 4px;
    }
    .hero-main-img-wrap { width: min(460px, 92%); }
  }

  /* --- Large phone / small tablet --- */
  @media (max-width: 860px) {
    :root { --section-space: 28px; }
    .section-main-heading { font-size: 26px; }

    /* Search bar becomes a 2-up card stack */
    .search-card {
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 8px;
      padding: 12px;
      border-radius: 16px;
    }
    .search-field {
      flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 4px);
      min-width: 140px;
      border-right: none;
      background: #f8fafc;
      border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
      border-radius: 12px;
      padding: 10px 14px;
    }
    .btn-search {
      width: 100%;
      margin-left: 0;
      padding: 14px;
      font-size: 14px;
    }

    .policy-hero-card { padding: 26px 22px; }
    .depot-slide-caption strong { font-size: 20px; }
  }

  /* --- Phone --- */
  @media (max-width: 640px) {
    :root { --section-space: 24px; }
    .container { padding-left: 16px; padding-right: 16px; }

    .steps-4grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .policy-6grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .policy-subgrid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .full-span-card { grid-column: span 1; }
    .footer-grid-top {
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      gap: 28px;
      text-align: center;
      justify-items: center;
    }
    .footer-brand-logo {
      margin-left: auto;
      margin-right: auto;
    }
    .footer-brand-desc {
      max-width: none;
      margin-left: auto;
      margin-right: auto;
    }
    .footer-links-list {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
    }
    .footer-bottom-bar {
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 12px;
      text-align: center;
    }
    .footer-legal-links {
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      justify-content: center;
    }
    .section-bg-watermark { width: 600px; opacity: 0.04; }
    .cancellation-flex-boxes { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
    .cancel-note { min-width: 0; }
    .vision-mission-card { padding: 22px 20px 24px; }
    /* Icon + title share row 1; badge gets row 2 at its natural width */
    .vision-header-row {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
      gap: 12px 14px;
      align-items: center;
    }
    .vision-badge-sub {
      grid-column: 1 / -1;
      justify-self: start;
    }
    .vision-pillars { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

    .nav-links { padding: 6px 16px 18px; }

    /* Hero typography scales down */
    .hero-bg-text { -webkit-text-stroke-width: 1px; }
    .hero-stage { margin-bottom: 12px; }
    .hero-title-box h1 { font-size: 22px; }
    .hero-title-box p { font-size: 13px; }

    .section-main-heading { font-size: 23px; letter-spacing: -0.4px; }
    .section-subtext { font-size: 13.5px; margin-bottom: 26px; }
    .step-badge-pill,
    .section-badge-aesthetic { font-size: 10.5px; padding: 6px 16px; }

    .step-card-box { padding: 22px 20px; }
    .policy-mini-card { padding: 20px 18px; }
    .hero-card-title { font-size: 18px; }

    .depot-slider { min-height: 300px; }
    .depot-slide { padding: 28px 52px 22px; }
    .depot-slide img { height: 180px; }
    .depot-slider-nav { width: 36px; height: 36px; font-size: 17px; top: 38%; }
    .depot-slider-nav.prev { left: 10px; }
    .depot-slider-nav.next { right: 10px; }
    .depot-slide-caption strong { font-size: 17px; }
    .depot-slide-caption span { font-size: 13px; }

    .faq-header-btn { padding: 18px 18px; font-size: 14px; gap: 12px; }
    .faq-body-text { padding: 0 18px 20px; padding-top: 16px; }
  }

  /* --- Small phone --- */
  @media (max-width: 420px) {
    .brand-logo { height: 52px; }
    .header-actions { gap: 8px; }
    .icon-circle-btn { width: 34px; height: 34px; }

    .search-field { flex: 1 1 100%; }
    .picker-panel.date-panel { width: min(292px, calc(100vw - 48px)); }
    .section-main-heading { font-size: 21px; }
    .vision-icon-halo { width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 12px; font-size: 17px; }
    .faq-badge-tag { display: none; }
    .depot-slide { padding: 24px 44px 18px; }
    .depot-slide img { height: 150px; }
  }

  /* =========================================================
     SCROLL REVEAL (standard fade-up)
     ========================================================= */
  .reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(28px);
    transition:
      opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
      transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
    will-change: opacity, transform;
  }
  .reveal.is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  .reveal-delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
  .reveal-delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
  .reveal-delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
  .reveal-delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.32s; }
  .reveal-delay-5 { transition-delay: 0.40s; }

  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .reveal {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: none;
      transition: none;
    }
  }

.search-card { max-width: none; width: 100%; }
.btn-search { flex-shrink: 0; }

/* Date and time must stay wide enough for "29 Sep 2026" and "10:00 AM". */
@media (min-width: 1181px) {
  .search-field { padding-left: 12px; padding-right: 12px; }
  .search-field.location-combobox {
    flex: 1 1 180px;
    min-width: 176px;
  }
  .search-field[data-picker="date"] {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    min-width: 178px;
  }
  .search-field[data-picker="time"] {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    min-width: 146px;
  }
  .search-field[data-picker] .picker-trigger .picker-value {
    overflow: visible;
    text-overflow: unset;
    flex: 0 0 auto;
  }
}

/* Mid widths: wrap so each value has a full cell instead of an ellipsis. */
@media (min-width: 861px) and (max-width: 1180px) {
  .search-card { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
  .search-field,
  .search-field.location-combobox,
  .search-field[data-picker="date"],
  .search-field[data-picker="time"] {
    flex: 1 1 calc(33.333% - 8px);
    min-width: 180px;
    border-right: none;
  }
  .search-field[data-picker] .picker-trigger .picker-value,
  .search-field.location-combobox .picker-trigger .picker-value {
    overflow: visible;
    text-overflow: unset;
  }
  .btn-search { margin-left: auto; }
}
.picker-panel.location-panel {
  min-width: 240px;
  width: max(100%, 240px);
  max-height: 280px;
  padding: 10px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  z-index: 90;
}
.location-filter {
  width: 100%;
  border: 1.5px solid #e5e5e5;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 9px 12px;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  outline: none;
  background: #f8fafc;
}
.location-filter:focus {
  border-color: var(--brand-accent);
  background: #fff;
}
.location-options {
  overflow-y: auto;
  max-height: 200px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}
.location-option {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0a0a0a;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.location-option:hover,
.location-option.is-selected {
  background: #fff5f5;
  color: var(--brand-accent);
}
.location-option-empty {
  cursor: default;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-light);
}
.picker-value.is-placeholder { color: var(--text-light); font-weight: 600; }

.nav-my-bookings-desktop {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-accent);
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  margin-right: 4px;
}
.nav-my-bookings-desktop:hover { color: var(--brand-blue, var(--brand-accent)); }
.nav-my-bookings-mobile { display: none; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nav-my-bookings-desktop { display: none; }
  .nav-my-bookings-mobile { display: block; }
}