/* =====================================================================
   TEASPOON HONEY V2 — PREMIUM CUSTOM STYLESHEET FOR DESIGN PAGES
   ===================================================================== */

:root {
  --v2-gold: #c49646;
  --v2-gold-dark: #a87d35;
  --v2-ink: #221d18;
  --v2-soft: #5c5247;
  --v2-cream: #f7f3ec;
  --v2-cream-card: #efe7db;
  --v2-noir: #0d0a06;
  --v2-serif: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --v2-sans: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
}

body {
  background-color: var(--v2-cream)!important;
  color: var(--v2-ink);
  font-family: var(--v2-sans);
}

.v2-crumbs {
  max-width: 1440px; margin: 30px auto 10px; padding: 0 clamp(20px, 5vw, 80px);
  font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .15em; color: var(--v2-soft);
}
.v2-crumbs a { color: var(--v2-gold); text-decoration: none; }

.v2-eyebrow {
  display: block; font-family: var(--v2-sans); font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .32em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--v2-gold); margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.v2-h2 {
  font-family: var(--v2-serif); font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -.02em; color: var(--v2-ink); margin: 0 0 20px;
}
.v2-orn { color: var(--v2-gold); font-size: 1.2rem; display: block; margin: 10px 0; }
.v2-sec-head { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 40px; }

.v2-btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .6em; font-size: .76rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .12em; text-transform: uppercase; text-decoration: none; padding: 1.1em 2.2em;
  border-radius: 100px; cursor: pointer; transition: all .25s ease; border: none;
}
.v2-btn--dark { background: var(--v2-noir); color: #fff; }
.v2-btn--dark:hover { background: var(--v2-gold); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* FOUNDER PAGE STYLES */
.v2-fhero {
  padding: 40px 0 80px; max-width: 1440px; margin-inline: auto; padding-inline: clamp(20px, 5vw, 80px);
}
.v2-fhero__inner {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: center;
}
.v2-fhero__title {
  font-family: var(--v2-serif); font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5vw, 4.2rem); font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.08; color: var(--v2-ink); margin: 0 0 20px;
}
.v2-fhero__sub {
  font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.75; color: var(--v2-soft); margin-bottom: 30px;
}
.v2-fhero__sig strong { display: block; font-family: var(--v2-serif); font-size: 1.4rem; color: var(--v2-ink); }
.v2-fhero__sig span { font-size: .84rem; color: var(--v2-soft); }

.v2-fhero__media { position: relative; }
.v2-fhero__img { width: 100%; border-radius: 24px; box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.1); display: block; }
.v2-fhero__quote-card {
  position: absolute; bottom: -30px; right: -20px; background: #fff; padding: 30px;
  border-radius: 18px; box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.1); max-width: 320px;
}
.v2-fhero__quote { font-family: var(--v2-serif); font-style: italic; font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0; color: var(--v2-ink); }

/* FOUNDER JOURNEY */
.v2-fjourney { padding: 90px 0; background: #fff; }
.v2-fjourney__inner {
  max-width: 1440px; margin-inline: auto; padding-inline: clamp(20px, 5vw, 80px);
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: center;
}
.v2-polaroid { position: relative; background: #fff; padding: 16px 16px 60px; border-radius: 16px; box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.08); transform: rotate(-2deg); }
.v2-polaroid__img { width: 100%; border-radius: 12px; display: block; }
.v2-polaroid__badge { position: absolute; bottom: 15px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .15em; text-align: center; color: var(--v2-gold); }

.v2-fjourney__pillars { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; margin-top: 30px; }
.v2-fpillar { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; background: var(--v2-cream); padding: 14px 20px; border-radius: 12px; font-size: .88rem; }
.v2-fpillar__icon { font-size: 1.4rem; color: var(--v2-gold); }

/* BIKE JOURNEY */
.v2-fbike { padding: 90px 0; background: var(--v2-cream); }
.v2-fbike__inner { max-width: 1440px; margin-inline: auto; padding-inline: clamp(20px, 5vw, 80px); display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: center; }
.v2-fbike__img { width: 100%; border-radius: 24px; box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.08); }
.v2-fbike__stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 16px; margin-top: 30px; text-align: center; }
.v2-fstat strong { display: block; font-family: var(--v2-serif); font-size: 1.8rem; color: var(--v2-gold); }
.v2-fstat span { font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .1em; color: var(--v2-soft); }

/* BELIEFS */
.v2-fbeliefs { padding: 90px 0; background: #fff; }
.v2-fbeliefs__inner { max-width: 1440px; margin-inline: auto; padding-inline: clamp(20px, 5vw, 80px); }
.v2-fbeliefs__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
.v2-fcard { background: var(--v2-cream); padding: 30px 20px; border-radius: 18px; text-align: center; }
.v2-fcard__icon { font-size: 2rem; display: block; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.v2-fcard h3 { font-family: var(--v2-serif); font-size: 1.2rem; margin: 0 0 8px; color: var(--v2-ink); }
.v2-fcard p { font-size: .84rem; color: var(--v2-soft); margin: 0; line-height: 1.5; }

/* MILESTONES */
.v2-fmilestones { padding: 90px 0; background: var(--v2-cream); }
.v2-fmilestones__inner { max-width: 1440px; margin-inline: auto; padding-inline: clamp(20px, 5vw, 80px); }
.v2-fmtline { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
.v2-fmcard { background: #fff; border-radius: 18px; padding: 16px; box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,.04); }
.v2-fmcard__imgwrap { width: 100%; height: 140px; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.v2-fmcard__imgwrap img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.v2-fmcard__yr { display: inline-block; font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--v2-gold); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.v2-fmcard h4 { font-family: var(--v2-serif); font-size: 1.05rem; margin: 0 0 6px; color: var(--v2-ink); }
.v2-fmcard p { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--v2-soft); margin: 0; line-height: 1.4; }

/* ACHIEVEMENTS */
.v2-fachievements { padding: 90px 0; background: #fff; }
.v2-fachievements__inner { max-width: 1440px; margin-inline: auto; padding-inline: clamp(20px, 5vw, 80px); }
.v2-fachievements__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: 20px; text-align: center; }
.v2-laurel { background: var(--v2-cream); padding: 30px 16px; border-radius: 18px; }
.v2-laurel__wreath { font-size: 2.2rem; margin-bottom: 10px; color: var(--v2-gold); }
.v2-laurel h4 { font-family: var(--v2-serif); font-size: 1.1rem; margin: 0 0 6px; color: var(--v2-ink); }
.v2-laurel p { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--v2-soft); margin: 0; }

/* QUOTE OUTRO */
.v2-fquote { padding: 100px 0; background: var(--v2-noir); color: #fff; text-align: center; }
.v2-fquote__inner { max-width: 800px; margin-inline: auto; padding-inline: 20px; }
.v2-fquote blockquote { font-family: var(--v2-serif); font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem); font-style: italic; line-height: 1.3; margin: 0 0 20px; color: #fff; }
.v2-fquote__author { font-size: .9rem; letter-spacing: .15em; color: var(--v2-gold); }

/* OUR BUSINESS STYLES */
.v2-bhero { position: relative; min-height: 520px; display: flex; align-items: center; background: #0d0a06; color: #fff; padding: 80px 0; isolation: isolate; overflow: hidden; }
.v2-bhero__bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; }
.v2-bhero__img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; opacity: .5; }
.v2-bhero::after { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0d0a06 0%, rgba(13,10,6,.75) 50%, rgba(13,10,6,.2) 90%); }
.v2-bhero__inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; max-width: 1440px; margin-inline: auto; padding-inline: clamp(20px, 5vw, 80px); }
.v2-bhero__title { font-family: var(--v2-serif); font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.2rem); line-height: 1.08; color: #fff; margin: 0 0 20px; }
.v2-bhero__sub { font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.7; max-width: 50ch; color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); margin-bottom: 30px; }

.v2-bwhoweare { padding: 90px 0; background: var(--v2-cream); text-align: center; }
.v2-bwhoweare__inner { max-width: 1000px; margin-inline: auto; padding-inline: 20px; }
.v2-bwhoweare__cols { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr; gap: 30px; align-items: center; text-align: left; margin-top: 30px; font-size: 1.02rem; line-height: 1.75; color: var(--v2-soft); }

.v2-bpillars { padding: 90px 0; background: #fff; }
.v2-bpillars__inner { max-width: 1440px; margin-inline: auto; padding-inline: clamp(20px, 5vw, 80px); }
.v2-bpillars__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.v2-bcard { background: var(--v2-cream); border-radius: 20px; padding: 20px; transition: transform .3s ease; }
.v2-bcard:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }
.v2-bcard__imgwrap { width: 100%; height: 180px; border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.v2-bcard__imgwrap img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.v2-bcard__icon { font-size: 1.8rem; color: var(--v2-gold); display: block; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.v2-bcard h3 { font-family: var(--v2-serif); font-size: 1.3rem; margin: 0 0 8px; color: var(--v2-ink); }
.v2-bcard p { font-size: .88rem; color: var(--v2-soft); line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 16px; }
.v2-link { font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .1em; color: var(--v2-gold); text-decoration: none; }

.v2-bsteps { padding: 90px 0; background: var(--v2-cream); }
.v2-bsteps__inner { max-width: 1440px; margin-inline: auto; padding-inline: clamp(20px, 5vw, 80px); }
.v2-bsteps__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); gap: 20px; text-align: center; }
.v2-bstep { background: #fff; padding: 30px 16px; border-radius: 18px; box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,.04); }
.v2-bstep__num { font-family: var(--v2-serif); font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--v2-gold); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.v2-bstep h4 { font-family: var(--v2-serif); font-size: 1.05rem; margin: 0 0 8px; color: var(--v2-ink); }
.v2-bstep p { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--v2-soft); margin: 0; line-height: 1.5; }

.v2-bcommunity { padding: 90px 0; background: #fff; }
.v2-bcommunity__inner { max-width: 1440px; margin-inline: auto; padding-inline: clamp(20px, 5vw, 80px); display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: center; }
.v2-bcommunity__img { width: 100%; border-radius: 24px; box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.08); }
.v2-bcommunity__list { margin-top: 30px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
.v2-bcommunity__item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; background: var(--v2-cream); padding: 16px 20px; border-radius: 14px; }
.v2-bcommunity__icon { font-size: 1.6rem; color: var(--v2-gold); }
.v2-bcommunity__item strong { display: block; font-size: .92rem; color: var(--v2-ink); }
.v2-bcommunity__item span { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--v2-soft); }

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .v2-fhero__inner, .v2-fjourney__inner, .v2-fbike__inner, .v2-bcommunity__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .v2-fbeliefs__grid, .v2-fmtline, .v2-fachievements__grid, .v2-bpillars__grid, .v2-bsteps__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .v2-fbeliefs__grid, .v2-fmtline, .v2-fachievements__grid, .v2-bpillars__grid, .v2-bsteps__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}



/* OUR STORY SPECIFIC STYLES */
.v2-shero { position: relative; padding: clamp(40px,4vw,60px) 0 clamp(50px,5vw,70px); overflow: hidden; background-image: linear-gradient(to right, var(--v2-cream) 0%, var(--v2-cream) 35%, rgba(251,249,244,.85) 45%, rgba(251,249,244,.35) 60%, transparent 78%), url('https://techhands.net/Teaspoon-honey/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-10-2026-01_34_37-AM-1.webp'); background-size: cover; background-position: right center; background-repeat: no-repeat; }
.v2-shero__leaf { position: absolute; left: -30px; top: 60px; width: 190px; opacity: .5; pointer-events: none; mix-blend-mode: multiply; z-index: 2; }
.v2-shero__wrap { max-width: 1440px; margin-inline: auto; padding-inline: clamp(20px, 5vw, 80px); position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.v2-shero__inner { display: block; position: relative; min-height: min(480px,58vh); padding: clamp(20px,3vw,50px) 0; max-width: 600px; }
.v2-shero__title { font-family: var(--v2-serif); font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.2rem); font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.08; color: var(--v2-ink); margin: 0 0 20px; }
.v2-shero__title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--v2-gold); }
.v2-shero__sub { font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.75; color: var(--v2-soft); margin-bottom: 30px; }
.v2-shero__note { position: absolute; top: 10%; right: 6%; width: 230px; background: #f5e8c5; border: 1px solid rgba(120,80,40,.28); padding: 30px 22px 20px; font-family: var(--v2-serif); font-style: italic; font-size: .9rem; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--v2-ink); box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(31,27,22,.16); transform: rotate(2deg); border-radius: 2px; }
.v2-shero__note blockquote { margin: 0; }
.v2-shero__note::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: -16px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); width: 40px; height: 40px; background: var(--v2-gold); border-radius: 50%; box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(196,150,70,.35); background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='%23fff'><path d='M12 3l3 6 6 1-4.5 4.5 1 6.5-5.5-3-5.5 3 1-6.5L3 10l6-1z'/></svg>"); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center; background-size: 20px; }

.v2-sicons { background: #fbf9f4; padding: clamp(32px,4.5vw,52px) 0; border-top: 1px solid rgba(196,150,70,.14); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(196,150,70,.14); font-family: var(--sans,'Mulish',system-ui,sans-serif); overflow: hidden; }
.v2-sicons__viewport { width: 100%; overflow: hidden; -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0, #000 60px, #000 calc(100% - 60px), transparent 100%); mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0, #000 60px, #000 calc(100% - 60px), transparent 100%); }
.v2-sicons__track { display: flex; width: max-content; animation: v2sicons-marquee 26s linear infinite; }
.v2-sicons:hover .v2-sicons__track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.v2-sicons__set { display: flex; flex-shrink: 0; }
.v2-sicon__item { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 44px 1fr; gap: 14px; align-items: center; position: relative; text-align: left; flex: 0 0 auto; width: clamp(260px, 22vw, 320px); padding-inline: clamp(20px,3vw,36px); }
.v2-sicon__item::after { content: ''; position: absolute; right: 0; top: 14%; bottom: 14%; width: 1px; background: rgba(196,150,70,.22); }
.v2-sicon__i { width: 44px; height: 44px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex: 0 0 auto; }
.v2-sicon__i img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: contain; display: block; }
.v2-sicon__item-content h4 { display: block; font-family: var(--sans,'Mulish',system-ui,sans-serif); font-size: .86rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--v2-ink); margin: 0 0 5px 0; line-height: 1.25; }
.v2-sicon__item-content p { display: block; font-family: var(--sans,'Mulish',system-ui,sans-serif); font-size: .78rem; line-height: 1.5; color: var(--v2-soft); margin: 0; }
@keyframes v2sicons-marquee { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .v2-sicons__track { animation: none; }
  .v2-sicons__set[aria-hidden="true"] { display: none; }
}

.v2-sjourney { padding: 90px 0; background: var(--v2-cream); }
.v2-sjourney__inner { max-width: 1440px; margin-inline: auto; padding-inline: clamp(20px, 5vw, 80px); }
.v2-sjourney__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); gap: 18px; }
.v2-scard { background: #fff; border-radius: 18px; padding: 16px; box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,.04); text-align: center; }
.v2-scard__imgwrap { width: 100%; height: 130px; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.v2-scard__imgwrap img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.v2-scard__num { display: inline-block; font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--v2-gold); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.v2-scard h4 { font-family: var(--v2-serif); font-size: 1.05rem; margin: 0 0 4px; color: var(--v2-ink); }
.v2-scard p { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--v2-soft); margin: 0; line-height: 1.4; }

.v2-shome { position: relative; min-height: 480px; display: flex; align-items: center; background: #0d0a06; color: #fff; padding: 80px 0; isolation: isolate; overflow: hidden; }
.v2-shome__bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; }
.v2-shome__img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; opacity: .55; }
.v2-shome::after { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0d0a06 0%, rgba(13,10,6,.75) 50%, rgba(13,10,6,.2) 90%); }
.v2-shome__inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; max-width: 1440px; margin-inline: auto; padding-inline: clamp(20px, 5vw, 80px); }
.v2-shome__title { font-family: var(--v2-serif); font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4rem); color: #fff; margin: 0 0 16px; }
.v2-shome__sub { font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.7; max-width: 52ch; color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); margin-bottom: 28px; }

.v2-spromise { padding: 90px 0; background: #fff; }
.v2-spromise__inner { max-width: 1440px; margin-inline: auto; padding-inline: clamp(20px, 5vw, 80px); }
.v2-spromise__grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.1fr .9fr; gap: 60px; align-items: center; }
.v2-spromise__badges { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
.v2-pbadge { background: var(--v2-cream); padding: 18px 12px; border-radius: 14px; text-align: center; }
.v2-pbadge span { font-size: 1.5rem; display: block; margin-bottom: 6px; color: var(--v2-gold); }
.v2-pbadge strong { display: block; font-size: .84rem; color: var(--v2-ink); }
.v2-pbadge em { display: block; font-style: normal; font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--v2-soft); margin-top: 2px; }

/* CLOSING QUOTE BAND (Our Story page) */
.v2-sclose { position: relative; min-height: 340px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background: var(--v2-noir); color: #fff; padding: 90px 0; isolation: isolate; overflow: hidden; text-align: center; }
.v2-sclose__bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; }
.v2-sclose__img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; opacity: .55; }
.v2-sclose::after { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(13,10,6,.35) 0%, rgba(13,10,6,.78) 100%); }
.v2-sclose__inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; max-width: 760px; margin-inline: auto; padding-inline: 20px; }
.v2-sclose__quote { font-family: var(--v2-serif); font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 3vw, 2rem); font-style: italic; line-height: 1.45; margin: 0 0 20px; color: #fff; }
.v2-sclose__sig { font-family: 'Alex Brush', 'Caveat', cursive; font-size: 1.8rem; color: var(--v2-gold); margin: 0; }

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .v2-spromise__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .v2-sjourney__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .v2-spromise__badges { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .v2-sicons { padding: 24px 0; }
  .v2-sicon__item { width: 240px; padding-inline: 16px; }
  .v2-sicon__i { width: 38px; height: 38px; }
  .v2-sjourney__grid, .v2-spromise__badges { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .v2-shero__note { width: 200px; font-size: .82rem; padding: 24px 16px 16px; right: 0; }
}


/* ABOUT US PAGE STYLES */
/* ====================================================================
   ABOUT US V2 — PIXEL-PERFECT DESIGN REPLICA
   ==================================================================== */
:root {
  --v2-gold: #c49646;
  --v2-gold-dark: #a87b32;
  --v2-ink: #1f1b16;
  --v2-soft: #635a50;
  --v2-cream: #fbf9f4;
  --v2-cream-dark: #f3efe6;
  --v2-border: rgba(196, 150, 70, 0.2);
  --v2-serif: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --v2-sans: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --v2-script: 'Alex Brush', 'Caveat', cursive;
}

.ab-page {
  background-color: var(--v2-cream);
  color: var(--v2-ink);
  font-family: var(--v2-sans);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

/* Common Typography & Utilities */
.ab-container {
  max-width: 1320px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: clamp(20px, 4vw, 60px);
  padding-right: clamp(20px, 4vw, 60px);
}

.ab-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--v2-sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--v2-gold);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.ab-h2 {
  font-family: var(--v2-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.8vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.12;
  color: var(--v2-ink);
  margin: 0 0 18px 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.ab-h2 em {
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--v2-gold);
}

.ab-p {
  font-family: var(--v2-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--v2-soft);
  margin: 0 0 16px 0;
}

/* Buttons */
.ab-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--v2-sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.ab-btn--dark {
  background: var(--v2-ink);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--v2-ink);
}

.ab-btn--dark:hover {
  background: var(--v2-gold);
  border-color: var(--v2-gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(196, 150, 70, 0.25);
}

.ab-btn--outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--v2-ink);
  border: 1px solid var(--v2-ink);
}

.ab-btn--outline:hover {
  background: var(--v2-ink);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ====================================================================
   SECTION 1: HERO
   ==================================================================== */
.ab-hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: 50px 0 70px 0;
  background: var(--v2-cream);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ab-hero__botanical {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 10%;
  width: 240px;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.18;
}

.ab-hero__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
}

.ab-hero__breadcrumb {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--v2-soft);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.ab-hero__breadcrumb a {
  color: var(--v2-soft);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

.ab-hero__breadcrumb a:hover {
  color: var(--v2-gold);
}

.ab-hero__title {
  font-family: var(--v2-serif);
  font-size: clamp(3.2rem, 5.5vw, 4.8rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.06;
  color: var(--v2-ink);
  margin: 0 0 24px 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.ab-hero__title span {
  font-weight: 400;
}

.ab-hero__text {
  max-width: 480px;
}

.ab-hero__text p {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--v2-soft);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.ab-hero__media {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.ab-hero__img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 540px;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(31, 27, 22, 0.08);
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* ====================================================================
   SECTION 2: THE INSPIRATION
   ==================================================================== */
.ab-inspiration {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 90px 0;
}

.ab-inspiration__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
}

.ab-inspiration__photo {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.ab-inspiration__photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 420px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.ab-inspiration__caption {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), transparent);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.ab-inspiration__name {
  font-family: var(--v2-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0;
}

.ab-inspiration__role {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  margin-top: 2px;
  display: block;
}

.ab-inspiration__content {
  padding: 0 10px;
}

.ab-inspiration__signature {
  font-family: var(--v2-script);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: var(--v2-ink);
  margin-top: 28px;
}

/* Note Card Graphic */
.ab-notecard {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--v2-cream);
  border: 1px solid rgba(196, 150, 70, 0.25);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 50px 36px 40px 36px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05), inset 0 0 40px rgba(196, 150, 70, 0.04);
}

.ab-notecard__seal {
  position: absolute;
  top: -20px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  background: var(--v2-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(196, 150, 70, 0.4);
}

.ab-notecard__seal svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  fill: #ffffff;
}

.ab-notecard__quote {
  font-family: var(--v2-script);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--v2-ink);
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0;
}

.ab-notecard__floral {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 12px;
  right: 16px;
  width: 54px;
  height: auto;
  opacity: 0.35;
}

/* ====================================================================
   SECTION 3: WHY TEASPOON HONEY
   ==================================================================== */
.ab-why {
  background: var(--v2-cream);
  padding: 70px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--v2-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--v2-border);
}

.ab-why__header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 44px;
}

.ab-why__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  position: relative;
}

.ab-why__item {
  padding: 0 24px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

.ab-why__item:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  top: 10%;
  height: 80%;
  width: 1px;
  background: var(--v2-border);
}

.ab-why__icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  margin: 0 auto 16px auto;
  color: var(--v2-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.ab-why__icon svg {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  stroke: var(--v2-gold);
  stroke-width: 1.5;
  fill: none;
}

.ab-why__title {
  font-family: var(--v2-sans);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--v2-ink);
  margin: 0 0 6px 0;
}

.ab-why__desc {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--v2-soft);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ====================================================================
   SECTION 4: OUR STORY
   ==================================================================== */
.ab-story {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 95px 0;
}

.ab-story__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: center;
}

.ab-story__cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.ab-story__card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 360px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.ab-story__card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.ab-story__card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.ab-story__card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(15, 12, 9, 0.88) 0%, rgba(15, 12, 9, 0.2) 60%, transparent 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 24px 20px;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.ab-story__card-title {
  font-family: var(--v2-serif);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0 0 4px 0;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.ab-story__card-desc {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ====================================================================
   SECTION 5: FROM HIVE TO YOU
   ==================================================================== */
.ab-hive {
  background: var(--v2-cream);
  padding: 85px 0;
}

.ab-hive__header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.ab-hive__timeline {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

.ab-hive__line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 55px;
  left: 8%;
  right: 8%;
  height: 1px;
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--v2-gold);
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.ab-hive__step {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: center;
}

.ab-hive__circle-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 110px;
  height: 110px;
  margin: 0 auto 18px auto;
}

.ab-hive__circle {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 3px solid #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  background: var(--v2-cream-dark);
}

.ab-hive__circle img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.ab-hive__badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -6px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--v2-gold);
  color: var(--v2-ink);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 2px 10px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.ab-hive__step-title {
  font-family: var(--v2-sans);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--v2-ink);
  margin: 0 0 4px 0;
}

.ab-hive__step-desc {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--v2-soft);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ====================================================================
   SECTION 6: OUR PROMISE
   ==================================================================== */
.ab-promise {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 95px 0;
}

.ab-promise__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

.ab-promise__media {
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.ab-promise__media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 480px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.ab-promise__badges {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.ab-promise__badge {
  background: var(--v2-cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--v2-border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 20px 12px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.ab-promise__badge:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--v2-gold);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(196, 150, 70, 0.12);
}

.ab-promise__badge-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  margin: 0 auto 10px auto;
  color: var(--v2-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.ab-promise__badge-icon svg {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  stroke: var(--v2-gold);
  stroke-width: 1.5;
  fill: none;
}

.ab-promise__badge-title {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--v2-ink);
  margin: 0 0 2px 0;
  display: block;
}

.ab-promise__badge-sub {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--v2-soft);
  display: block;
}

/* Responsive Styles */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .ab-hero__grid, .ab-inspiration__grid, .ab-story__grid, .ab-promise__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  .ab-why__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
  }
  .ab-why__item:not(:last-child)::after {
    display: none;
  }
  .ab-hive__timeline {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
  }
  .ab-hive__line {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ab-why__grid, .ab-promise__badges {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .ab-story__cards {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .ab-hive__timeline {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}


/* ABOUT US PAGE LAYOUT FIX & HEADER CLEARANCE */
body.page-template-page-about-us {
  background-color: #faf7f2 !important;
  color: #43372d !important;
  margin-top: 0 !important;
  padding-top: 0 !important;
}

.ab-page {
  background-color: #faf7f2 !important;
}

.ab-hero {
  padding-top: calc(var(--tspbar-h, 38px) + 90px) !important;
}



/* ABOUT US HERO FULL BACKGROUND IMAGE STYLING */
.ab-hero {
  position: relative !important;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(13, 10, 8, 0.92) 0%, rgba(13, 10, 8, 0.78) 45%, rgba(13, 10, 8, 0.4) 80%, rgba(13, 10, 8, 0.2) 100%),
              url('https://techhands.net/Teaspoon-honey/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/hero-mountain-jar.png') center right/cover no-repeat !important;
  background-attachment: fixed !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  min-height: 600px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  padding-top: calc(var(--tspbar-h, 38px) + 90px) !important;
  padding-bottom: 80px !important;
}

.ab-hero__grid {
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr !important;
  align-items: center !important;
}

.ab-hero__title {
  color: #ffffff !important;

}

.ab-hero__title span {
  color: #c49646 !important;
}

.ab-hero__text p, .ab-p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92) !important;
}

.ab-hero__breadcrumb a, .ab-hero__breadcrumb span {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75) !important;
}

.ab-hero__media {
  opacity: 0.95;
}

.ab-hero__media img {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6));
}




/* ABOUT US HERO — CLEAN LIGHT LUXURY LAYOUT (IMAGE REMOVED, ULTRA-LEGIBLE) */
.ab-hero {
  position: relative !important;
  background: #faf7f2 !important;
  color: #43372d !important;
  min-height: auto !important;
  padding-top: calc(var(--tspbar-h, 38px) + 90px) !important;
  padding-bottom: clamp(50px, 7vh, 80px) !important;
}

.ab-hero__grid {
  display: block !important;
  max-width: 860px !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  text-align: center !important;
}

.ab-hero__text {
  max-width: 100% !important;
}

.ab-hero__breadcrumb {
  justify-content: center !important;
  display: flex !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  font-size: 0.75rem !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  color: #8c7b6c !important;
  margin-bottom: 20px !important;
}

.ab-hero__breadcrumb a {
  color: #8c7b6c !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.ab-hero__title {
  font-family: var(--v2-serif, 'Fraunces', serif) !important;
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.8rem) !important;
  line-height: 1.12 !important;
  color: #1f1b16 !important;
  margin: 0 0 24px !important;
}

.ab-hero__title span {
  color: #c49646 !important;
  font-style: italic !important;
}

.ab-hero__text p, .ab-p {
  font-family: var(--v2-sans, 'Mulish', sans-serif) !important;
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.4vw, 1.15rem) !important;
  line-height: 1.75 !important;
  color: #55483d !important;
  max-width: 68ch !important;
  margin: 0 auto 16px !important;
}

.ab-hero__media {
  display: none !important;
}

.ab-btn--dark {
  background: #1f1b16 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  padding: 0.9em 2em !important;
  border-radius: 100px !important;
  font-size: 0.75rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  margin-top: 24px !important;
  transition: background 0.25s, transform 0.25s !important;
}

.ab-btn--dark:hover {
  background: #c49646 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
}




/* ABOUT US HERO — REVERTED 2-COLUMN LAYOUT WITH SIDE IMAGE */
.ab-hero {
  position: relative !important;
  background: #faf7f2 !important;
  color: #43372d !important;
  min-height: auto !important;
  padding-top: calc(var(--tspbar-h, 38px) + 90px) !important;
  padding-bottom: clamp(60px, 8vh, 100px) !important;
}

.ab-hero__grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr !important;
  gap: clamp(30px, 5vw, 70px) !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  max-width: 1440px !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  text-align: left !important;
}

.ab-hero__text {
  max-width: 580px !important;
}

.ab-hero__breadcrumb {
  justify-content: flex-start !important;
  display: flex !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  font-size: 0.75rem !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  color: #8c7b6c !important;
  margin-bottom: 20px !important;
}

.ab-hero__title {
  font-family: var(--v2-serif, 'Fraunces', serif) !important;
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.5vw, 3.8rem) !important;
  line-height: 1.12 !important;
  color: #1f1b16 !important;
  margin: 0 0 24px !important;
}

.ab-hero__title span {
  color: #c49646 !important;
}

.ab-hero__text p, .ab-p {
  font-family: var(--v2-sans, 'Mulish', sans-serif) !important;
  font-size: clamp(0.98rem, 1.3vw, 1.1rem) !important;
  line-height: 1.75 !important;
  color: #55483d !important;
  margin-bottom: 16px !important;
}

.ab-hero__media {
  display: block !important;
  position: relative !important;
}

.ab-hero__img {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: auto !important;
  object-fit: contain !important;
  display: block !important;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 20px 40px rgba(67, 55, 45, 0.12)) !important;
}

.ab-btn--dark {
  background: #1f1b16 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  padding: 0.9em 2em !important;
  border-radius: 100px !important;
  font-size: 0.75rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  margin-top: 24px !important;
}



/* ABOUT US HERO — FULL BACKGROUND IMAGE (NO GRADIENT OVERLAY, NO SIDE CARD) */
.ab-hero {
  position: relative !important;
  background-image: url('https://techhands.net/Teaspoon-honey/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/hero-mountain-jar.png') !important;
  background-position: center center !important;
  background-size: cover !important;
  background-repeat: no-repeat !important;
  background-attachment: fixed !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  min-height: 560px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  padding-top: calc(var(--tspbar-h, 38px) + 90px) !important;
  padding-bottom: 80px !important;
}

.ab-hero__grid {
  display: block !important;
  max-width: 640px !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
/*   margin-left: max(20px, calc((100vw - 1440px) / 2 + 60px)) !important; */
  text-align: left !important;
}

.ab-hero__text {
  max-width: 600px !important;
}

.ab-hero__breadcrumb {
  justify-content: flex-start !important;
  display: flex !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  font-size: 0.75rem !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88) !important;
  margin-bottom: 20px !important;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) !important;
}

.ab-hero__breadcrumb a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88) !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.ab-hero__title {
  font-family: var(--v2-serif, 'Fraunces', serif) !important;
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4.8vw, 4rem) !important;
  line-height: 1.1 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  margin: 0 0 24px !important;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7) !important;
}

.ab-hero__title span {
  color: #f2b831 !important;
  font-style: italic !important;
}

.ab-hero__text p, .ab-p {
  font-family: var(--v2-sans, 'Mulish', sans-serif) !important;
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.3vw, 1.12rem) !important;
  line-height: 1.75 !important;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) !important;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7) !important;
  margin-bottom: 16px !important;
}

.ab-hero__media {
  display: none !important;
}

.ab-btn--dark {
  background: #1f1b16 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  padding: 0.9em 2.2em !important;
  border-radius: 100px !important;
  font-size: 0.75rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  margin-top: 20px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) !important;
}



/* ABOUT US HERO — HIGH CONTRAST & LEGIBILITY (POSITION UNCHANGED) */
.ab-hero {
  position: relative !important;
  background-image: url('https://techhands.net/Teaspoon-honey/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/hero-mountain-jar.png') !important;
  background-position: center center !important;
  background-size: cover !important;
  background-repeat: no-repeat !important;
  background-attachment: fixed !important;
  min-height: 560px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  padding-top: calc(var(--tspbar-h, 38px) + 90px) !important;
  padding-bottom: 80px !important;
}

.ab-hero__container, .ab-container {
  max-width: 1440px !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  margin: 0 auto !important;
  padding-inline: clamp(20px, 5vw, 80px) !important;
}

.ab-hero__text {
  max-width: 580px !important;
  background: rgba(13, 10, 8, 0.45) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px) !important;
  padding: clamp(24px, 4vw, 36px) !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(242, 184, 49, 0.25) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) !important;
}

.ab-hero__breadcrumb {
  display: flex !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  font-size: 0.75rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  color: #f2b831 !important;
  margin-bottom: 16px !important;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) !important;
}

.ab-hero__breadcrumb a, .ab-hero__breadcrumb span {
  color: #f2b831 !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.ab-hero__title {
  font-family: var(--v2-serif, 'Fraunces', serif) !important;
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.5vw, 3.8rem) !important;
  line-height: 1.12 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  margin: 0 0 20px !important;
  text-shadow: 0 3px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9), 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95) !important;
}

.ab-hero__title span {
  color: #f2b831 !important;
  font-style: italic !important;
}

.ab-hero__text p, .ab-p {
  font-family: var(--v2-sans, 'Mulish', sans-serif) !important;
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.3vw, 1.12rem) !important;
  line-height: 1.75 !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9), 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95) !important;
  margin-bottom: 14px !important;
}

.ab-hero__media {
  display: none !important;
}

.ab-btn--dark {
  background: #f2b831 !important;
  color: #1f1b16 !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  padding: 0.95em 2.2em !important;
  border-radius: 100px !important;
  font-size: 0.75rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  margin-top: 16px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) !important;
  transition: transform 0.25s, background 0.25s !important;
}

.ab-btn--dark:hover {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  color: #1f1b16 !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
}



/* ALL REAL PHOTOGRAPHY CARD ENHANCEMENTS */
.ab-story__card {
  position: relative !important;
  border-radius: 22px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 4 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(51, 40, 29, 0.12) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(196, 150, 70, 0.2) !important;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 0.84, 0.44, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease !important;
}

.ab-story__card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(51, 40, 29, 0.2) !important;
}

.ab-story__card img {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  display: block !important;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease !important;
}

.ab-story__card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.06) !important;
}

.ab-story__card-overlay {
  position: absolute !important;
  inset: 0 !important;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(13, 10, 8, 0.92) 0%, rgba(13, 10, 8, 0.5) 50%, rgba(13, 10, 8, 0.1) 100%) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  justify-content: flex-end !important;
  padding: clamp(20px, 2.5vw, 32px) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.ab-story__card-title {
  font-family: var(--v2-serif, 'Fraunces', serif) !important;
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1.8vw, 1.45rem) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  margin: 0 0 8px !important;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) !important;
}

.ab-story__card-desc {
  font-family: var(--v2-sans, 'Mulish', sans-serif) !important;
  font-size: clamp(0.82rem, 1vw, 0.92rem) !important;
  line-height: 1.55 !important;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

.ab-hive__circle img {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
}



/* SECTION 4 OUR STORY CARDS — GAP & BRIGHTNESS FIX */
.ab-story__grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
  gap: clamp(30px, 4vw, 60px) !important;
  align-items: center !important;
}

.ab-story__cards {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
  gap: clamp(16px, 2vw, 24px) !important;
  width: 100% !important;
}

.ab-story__card {
  position: relative !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 4.2 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(51, 40, 29, 0.14) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(196, 150, 70, 0.2) !important;
  background: #1f1b16 !important;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 0.84, 0.44, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease !important;
}

.ab-story__card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 22px 48px rgba(51, 40, 29, 0.22) !important;
}

.ab-story__card img {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  display: block !important;
  filter: brightness(1.05) contrast(1.05) !important;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease !important;
}

.ab-story__card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.06) !important;
}

.ab-story__card-overlay {
  position: absolute !important;
  inset: 0 !important;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(13, 10, 8, 0.95) 0%, rgba(13, 10, 8, 0.65) 35%, rgba(13, 10, 8, 0.1) 65%, transparent 100%) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  justify-content: flex-end !important;
  padding: clamp(18px, 2vw, 26px) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.ab-story__card-title {
  font-family: var(--v2-serif, 'Fraunces', serif) !important;
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.5vw, 1.35rem) !important;
  line-height: 1.2 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  margin: 0 0 6px !important;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7) !important;
}

.ab-story__card-desc {
  font-family: var(--v2-sans, 'Mulish', sans-serif) !important;
  font-size: clamp(0.8rem, 0.95vw, 0.88rem) !important;
  line-height: 1.5 !important;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92) !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7) !important;
}



/* ====================================================================
   UNIVERSAL DROPDOWN MENU VISIBILITY & LEGIBILITY FIX
   ==================================================================== */
.hp-navi {
  position: relative !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
}

.hp-sub, .v2hd .hp-sub, .sub-menu {
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 100% !important;
  left: 50% !important;
  transform: translate(-50%, 10px) !important;
  min-width: 240px !important;
  background: #ffffff !important;
  color: #1f1b16 !important;
  border-radius: 14px !important;
  padding: 12px 8px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(13, 10, 8, 0.22), 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(196, 150, 70, 0.25) !important;
  opacity: 0 !important;
  visibility: hidden !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease, visibility 0.25s ease !important;
  z-index: 9999 !important;
}

.hp-navi:hover .hp-sub,
.hp-navi:focus-within .hp-sub,
.hp-navi:hover .sub-menu,
.hp-navi:focus-within .sub-menu,
li.menu-item-has-children:hover > .sub-menu {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  pointer-events: auto !important;
  transform: translate(-50%, 0) !important;
}

.hp-sub a, .hp-sub__link, .sub-menu a, .v2hd .hp-sub__link {
  display: block !important;
  padding: 10px 16px !important;
  font-family: var(--v2-sans, 'Mulish', sans-serif) !important;
  font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em !important;
  color: #43372d !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s, padding-left 0.2s !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
}

.hp-sub a:hover, .hp-sub__link:hover, .sub-menu a:hover, .v2hd .hp-sub__link:hover {
  background: #f7f3ec !important;
  color: #c49646 !important;
  padding-left: 20px !important;
}

.hp-sub__link--head {
  font-size: 0.75rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  color: #c49646 !important;
  padding: 8px 16px 4px !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
}

.hp-sub__link--deep {
  padding-left: 26px !important;
  font-size: 0.78rem !important;
  color: #55483d !important;
}

.hp-sub__link--deep:hover {
  padding-left: 30px !important;
  color: #c49646 !important;
}