:root {
            --gold: #C9A227;
            --gold-light: #E8D48A;
            --black: #0A0A0A;
            --black-light: #1A1A1A;
            --white: #FFFFFF;
            --white-off: #F5F5F5;
            --gray: #888888;
            --font-display: 'Bebas Neue', sans-serif;
            --font-body: 'Source Sans 3', sans-serif;
        }

        /* Skip Link */
        .skip-link {
            position: absolute;
            left: -999px;
            top: auto;
            width: 1px;
            height: 1px;
            overflow: hidden;
            z-index: 9999;
        }
        .skip-link:focus {
            left: 1rem;
            top: 1rem;
            width: auto;
            height: auto;
            background: var(--gold);
            color: var(--black);
            padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            text-decoration: none;
        }

        /* Focus Styles */
        a:focus, button:focus, input:focus, select:focus, textarea:focus {
            outline: 2px solid var(--gold);
            outline-offset: 2px;
        }

        /* Reset */
        * { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }
        html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
        body {
            font-family: var(--font-body);
            background: var(--black);
            color: var(--white);
            line-height: 1.6;
            overflow-x: hidden;
        }

        /* Navigation */
        header {
            position: fixed;
            top: 0;
            width: 100%;
            z-index: 1000;
            background: rgba(10, 10, 10, 0.95);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.2);
        }
        nav {
            max-width: 1200px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            padding: 1rem 2rem;
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
        }
        .logo {
            font-family: var(--font-display);
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            letter-spacing: 3px;
            color: var(--gold);
            text-decoration: none;
        }
        .nav-links {
            display: flex;
            gap: 2rem;
            list-style: none;
        }
        .nav-links a {
            color: var(--white);
            text-decoration: none;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            transition: color 0.3s ease;
        }
        .nav-links a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
        .hamburger {
            display: none;
            background: none;
            border: none;
            cursor: pointer;
            padding: 0.5rem;
        }
        .hamburger span {
            display: block;
            width: 25px;
            height: 2px;
            background: var(--gold);
            margin: 5px 0;
            transition: 0.3s;
        }

        /* Buttons */
        .btn-primary {
            display: inline-block;
            padding: 1.2rem 3rem;
            background: var(--gold);
            color: var(--black);
            text-decoration: none;
            font-family: var(--font-display);
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            letter-spacing: 2px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            border: 2px solid var(--gold);
            cursor: pointer;
        }
        .btn-primary:hover {
            background: transparent;
            color: var(--gold);
            transform: translateY(-3px);
        }
        .btn-secondary {
            display: inline-block;
            padding: 1.2rem 3rem;
            background: transparent;
            color: var(--white);
            text-decoration: none;
            font-family: var(--font-display);
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            letter-spacing: 2px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            border: 2px solid var(--white);
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }
        .btn-secondary:hover {
            background: var(--white);
            color: var(--black);
            transform: translateY(-3px);
        }

        /* Section Base */
        section { padding: 6rem 2rem; }
        .container {
            max-width: 1100px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }
        .section-label {
            font-family: var(--font-display);
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            color: var(--gold);
            letter-spacing: 4px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
        }
        .section-title {
            font-family: var(--font-display);
            font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
            letter-spacing: 2px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
        }

        /* Hero */
        .hero {
            min-height: 100vh;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            text-align: center;
            padding: 8rem 2rem 4rem;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--black) 0%, var(--black-light) 50%, var(--black) 100%);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }
        .hero::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: -50%;
            left: -50%;
            width: 200%;
            height: 200%;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.03) 0%, transparent 70%);
            animation: pulse 8s ease-in-out infinite;
        }
        @keyframes pulse {
            0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.5; }
            50% { transform: scale(1.1); opacity: 1; }
        }
        .hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 1; max-width: 900px; }
        .hero h1 {
            font-family: var(--font-display);
            font-size: clamp(4rem, 10vw, 8rem);
            letter-spacing: 8px;
            line-height: 1;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
        }
        .hero h1 span { color: var(--gold); }
        .hero-subheadline {
            font-size: 1.3rem;
            color: var(--gray);
            max-width: 700px;
            margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
            line-height: 1.7;
        }
        .hero-ctas {
            display: flex;
            gap: 1.5rem;
            justify-content: center;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            margin-bottom: 3rem;
        }
        .hero-proof {
            display: flex;
            gap: 2.5rem;
            justify-content: center;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            padding-top: 2rem;
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.2);
        }
        .hero-proof span {
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            color: var(--gold-light);
            letter-spacing: 1px;
        }
        .hero-reassurance {
            margin-top: 2rem;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            color: var(--gray);
            font-style: italic;
        }

        /* Definition / "What Militant Means" */
        .definition {
            background: var(--black-light);
            text-align: center;
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.3);
            border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.3);
        }
        .definition-box {
            max-width: 960px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }
        .definition h2 {
            font-family: var(--font-display);
            font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
            letter-spacing: 2px;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
        }
        .definition-text {
            font-size: 1.4rem;
            color: var(--gold-light);
            font-weight: 600;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
        }
        .definition p {
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            color: var(--gray);
            margin: 0 auto;
            text-align: left;
        }

        /* Who We Serve */
        .who-we-serve {
            background: var(--black);
        }
        .who-we-serve .section-title { color: var(--white); }
        .serve-intro {
            font-size: 1.15rem;
            color: var(--white-off);
            max-width: 800px;
            margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
            line-height: 1.8;
        }
        .serve-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
            gap: 2rem;
        }
        .serve-card {
            background: var(--black-light);
            padding: 2.5rem;
            border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
        }
        .serve-card h3 {
            font-family: var(--font-display);
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
            margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
            color: var(--gold);
        }
        .serve-card p {
            color: var(--gray);
            line-height: 1.7;
        }

        /* About / Founder */
        .about {
            background: var(--white-off);
            color: var(--black);
        }
        .about-content {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 2fr;
            gap: 4rem;
            align-items: start;
        }
        .founder-photo {
            width: 100%;
            height: 450px;
            object-fit: cover;
            border-bottom: 4px solid var(--gold);
        }
        .about-text .section-title { color: var(--black); }
        .founder-name {
            font-family: var(--font-display);
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            letter-spacing: 2px;
            margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
            color: var(--black);
        }
        .founder-title {
            color: var(--gold);
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
        }
        .founder-bio {
            font-size: 1.05rem;
            line-height: 1.8;
            color: #333;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
        }
        .founder-accordion {
            margin-top: 1rem;
        }
        .accordion-toggle {
            background: var(--black);
            color: var(--gold);
            border: none;
            padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
            font-family: var(--font-display);
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            letter-spacing: 2px;
            cursor: pointer;
            width: 100%;
            text-align: left;
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
        }
        .accordion-toggle:hover { background: var(--black-light); }
        .accordion-content {
            display: none;
            padding: 2rem;
            background: var(--black-light);
            color: var(--white-off);
            line-height: 1.8;
        }
        .accordion-content.active { display: block; }
        .proof-timeline {
            margin-top: 2rem;
        }
        .timeline-item {
            display: flex;
            gap: 1.5rem;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            align-items: flex-start;
        }
        .timeline-year {
            font-family: var(--font-display);
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            color: var(--gold);
            min-width: 20px;
        }
        .timeline-text {
            color: #333;
            line-height: 1.6;
        }

        /* Testimonials Section */
        .testimonials {
            background: var(--black);
        }
        .testimonials .section-title { color: var(--white); }
        .testimonials-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
            gap: 2rem;
            margin-top: 3rem;
        }
        .testimonial-card {
            background: var(--black-light);
            border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
            border-radius: 12px;
            padding: 2.5rem 2rem 2rem;
            position: relative;
        }
        .testimonial-card::before {
            content: '\201C';
            font-size: 4rem;
            color: var(--gold);
            position: absolute;
            top: 0.5rem;
            left: 1.25rem;
            line-height: 1;
            font-family: Georgia, serif;
        }
        .testimonial-card p {
            color: var(--gray);
            font-size: 1.05rem;
            line-height: 1.7;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            padding-top: 1.5rem;
        }
        .testimonial-author {
            color: var(--white);
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 1rem;
        }
        .testimonial-role {
            color: var(--gold);
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            margin-top: 0.25rem;
        }
        .testimonial-outcome {
            color: var(--gray);
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            margin-top: 0.5rem;
            font-style: italic;
        }

        /* Programs Section */
        .programs {
            background: var(--black-light);
        }
        .programs .section-title { color: var(--white); }
        .programs-intro {
            font-size: 1.15rem;
            color: var(--gray);
            max-width: 700px;
            margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
            line-height: 1.8;
        }
        .program-table {
            width: 100%;
            border-collapse: collapse;
            margin-bottom: 2rem;
        }
        .program-table th {
            background: var(--gold);
            color: var(--black);
            font-family: var(--font-display);
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
            padding: 1.2rem 1.5rem;
            text-align: left;
            text-transform: uppercase;
        }
        .program-table td {
            padding: 1.2rem 1.5rem;
            border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.15);
            color: var(--white-off);
            vertical-align: top;
            line-height: 1.7;
        }
        .program-table tr:hover td { background: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.05); }
        .program-table .track-name {
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--gold-light);
            min-width: 180px;
        }
        .programs-closing {
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            color: var(--white-off);
            padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
            background: var(--black);
            border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
            margin-top: 1rem;
        }

        /* Free Resources / Lead Magnets */
        .resources {
            background: var(--black);
        }
        .resources .section-title { color: var(--white); }
        .resources-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 3rem;
        }
        .resource-card {
            background: var(--black-light);
            padding: 3rem;
            border-top: 4px solid var(--gold);
        }
        .resource-card h3 {
            font-family: var(--font-display);
            font-size: 1.8rem;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
            color: var(--white);
        }
        .resource-card p {
            color: var(--gray);
            line-height: 1.7;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
        }
        .resource-bullets {
            list-style: none;
            margin-bottom: 2rem;
        }
        .resource-bullets li {
            color: var(--gold-light);
            padding: 0.4rem 0;
            padding-left: 1.5rem;
            position: relative;
        }
        .resource-bullets li::before {
            content: '✓';
            position: absolute;
            left: 0;
            color: var(--gold);
            font-weight: 700;
        }
        
        /* Gallery Section */
        .gallery {
            background: var(--black-light);
        }
        .gallery .section-title { color: var(--white); }
        .gallery-intro {
            color: var(--gray);
            max-width: 700px;
            margin-bottom: 2rem;
            line-height: 1.7;
        }

        /* Apply Section */
        .apply {
            background: var(--black-light);
        }
        .apply .section-title { color: var(--white); }
        .apply-intro {
            color: var(--gray);
            max-width: 700px;
            margin-bottom: 2rem;
            line-height: 1.7;
        }
        .apply-form {
            max-width: 700px;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 1rem;
        }
        .form-row {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 1rem;
        }
        .form-group {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 0.5rem;
        }
        .form-group.full { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
        .form-group label {
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--white);
        }
        .form-helper {
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            color: var(--gray);
            margin-top: -0.25rem;
        }
        .apply-form input,
        .apply-form select,
        .apply-form textarea {
            padding: 1rem;
            font-size: 1rem;
            border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.3);
            background: var(--black);
            color: var(--white);
            font-family: var(--font-body);
            transition: border-color 0.3s ease;
        }
        .apply-form input:focus,
        .apply-form select:focus,
        .apply-form textarea:focus {
            border-color: var(--gold);
        }
        .apply-form textarea {
            min-height: 100px;
            resize: vertical;
        }
        .apply-form .btn-primary {
            margin-top: 1rem;
            align-self: flex-start;
            cursor: pointer;
        }
        .readiness-scale {
            display: flex;
            gap: 0.75rem;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
        }
        .readiness-scale label {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0.4rem;
            cursor: pointer;
            padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
            border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.3);
            transition: all 0.2s ease;
            font-weight: 400;
        }
        .readiness-scale label:hover,
        .readiness-scale input:checked + span {
            border-color: var(--gold);
            color: var(--gold);
        }
        .readiness-scale input { display: none; }

        /* Resource form (inside resource cards) */
        .resource-form {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 0.75rem;
        }
        .resource-form input,
        .resource-form select,
        .resource-form textarea {
            padding: 0.85rem;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.3);
            background: var(--black);
            color: var(--white);
            font-family: var(--font-body);
            transition: border-color 0.3s ease;
        }
        .resource-form input:focus,
        .resource-form select:focus,
        .resource-form textarea:focus {
            border-color: var(--gold);
        }
        .resource-form textarea {
            min-height: 80px;
            resize: vertical;
        }
        .resource-form .btn-primary {
            padding: 1rem 2rem;
            font-size: 1rem;
            cursor: pointer;
            align-self: flex-start;
        }

        /* Donate */
        .donate {
            background: var(--white-off);
            color: var(--black);
        }
        .donate .section-label { color: var(--gold); }
        .donate .section-title { color: var(--black); }
        .donate-content {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 4rem;
            align-items: start;
        }
        .donate-text p {
            color: #333;
            line-height: 1.8;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
        }
        .donate-where {
            list-style: none;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
        }
        .donate-where li {
            padding: 0.4rem 0;
            padding-left: 1.5rem;
            position: relative;
            color: #333;
        }
        .donate-where li::before {
            content: '→';
            position: absolute;
            left: 0;
            color: var(--gold);
            font-weight: 700;
        }
        .donate-tiers {
            margin-top: 1.5rem;
        }
        .tier-item {
            padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
            border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
            margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
            background: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.05);
            color: #333;
        }
        .tier-amount {
            font-family: var(--font-display);
            font-size: 1.3rem;
            color: var(--gold);
        }
        .donate-action {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 1.5rem;
        }
        .tax-note {
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            color: #666;
            text-align: center;
        }

        /* Subscribe */
        .subscribe {
            background: var(--black);
            text-align: center;
        }
        .subscribe .section-title { color: var(--white); }
        .subscribe p {
            color: var(--gray);
            max-width: 600px;
            margin: 0 auto 2rem;
        }

        /* Contact */
        .contact {
            background: var(--black-light);
        }
        .contact .section-title { color: var(--white); }
        .contact-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 4rem;
        }
        .contact-info p {
            color: var(--gray);
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
            line-height: 1.7;
        }
        .contact-info a {
            color: var(--gold);
            text-decoration: none;
        }
        .contact-info a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
        .partnerships {
            background: var(--black);
            padding: 2rem;
            border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
        }
        .partnerships h3 {
            font-family: var(--font-display);
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            color: var(--gold);
            margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
        }
        .partnerships p {
            color: var(--gray);
            line-height: 1.7;
        }

        /* Footer */
        footer {
            background: var(--black);
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.2);
            padding: 3rem 2rem;
            text-align: center;
        }
        .footer-content {
            max-width: 1100px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }
        .footer-brand {
            font-family: var(--font-display);
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            letter-spacing: 3px;
            color: var(--gold);
            margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
        }
        .footer-tagline {
            color: var(--gray);
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
        }
        .footer-links {
            display: flex;
            gap: 2rem;
            justify-content: center;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
        }
        .footer-links a {
            color: var(--white);
            text-decoration: none;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            transition: color 0.3s ease;
        }
        .footer-links a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
        .footer-legal {
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            color: var(--gray);
            line-height: 1.8;
        }

        /* Sticky Mobile CTA */
        .sticky-cta {
            display: none;
            position: fixed;
            bottom: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            z-index: 999;
            background: var(--black);
            border-top: 2px solid var(--gold);
            padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
            text-align: center;
        }
        .sticky-cta a {
            display: block;
            background: var(--gold);
            color: var(--black);
            padding: 0.85rem;
            font-family: var(--font-display);
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            letter-spacing: 2px;
            text-decoration: none;
            text-transform: uppercase;
        }

        /* Consent checkbox */
        .consent-group {
            display: flex;
            gap: 0.5rem;
            align-items: flex-start;
        }
        .consent-group input[type="checkbox"] {
            margin-top: 0.3rem;
            width: auto;
        }
        .consent-group label {
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            color: var(--gray);
            font-weight: 400;
        }

        /* Honeypot */
        .sr-only {
            position: absolute;
            width: 1px;
            height: 1px;
            padding: 0;
            margin: -1px;
            overflow: hidden;
            clip: rect(0,0,0,0);
            border: 0;
        }

        /* ===== RESPONSIVE ===== */
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .nav-links { display: none; }
            .hamburger { display: block; }
            .nav-links.active {
                display: flex;
                flex-direction: column;
                position: absolute;
                top: 100%;
                left: 0;
                right: 0;
                background: var(--black);
                padding: 2rem;
                border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.2);
            }
            .hero h1 { font-size: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 5rem); }
            .hero-proof { gap: 1rem; }
            .serve-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
            .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
            .about-content { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
            .founder-photo { height: 300px; }
            .program-table { font-size: 0.9rem; }
            .program-table th, .program-table td { padding: 0.8rem; }
            .resources-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
            .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
            .donate-content { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
            .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
            .sticky-cta { display: block; }
            body { padding-bottom: 60px; }
        }

        @media (max-width: 480px) {
            section { padding: 4rem 1.25rem; }
            .hero { padding: 6rem 1.25rem 3rem; }
            .btn-primary, .btn-secondary {
                padding: 1rem 2rem;
                font-size: 1rem;
                width: 100%;
                text-align: center;
            }
        }
        
        
        /* ===================================
   IMAGE SLIDER - SHAH CUSTOM
   =================================== */

/* ===== Multi Column Slider ===== */
.mc-slider {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: auto;
}

.mc-viewport {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.mc-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  transition: transform 0.45s ease;
}

/* Item Card */
.mc-item {
  flex: 0 0 calc(25% - 15px);
  height: auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom:30px;
}
.mc-item img{width:250px;}

/* Navigation Buttons */
.mc-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border: none;
  background: #f2cb05;
  color: #000;
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 10;
}

.mc-btn.prev { left: -15px; }
.mc-btn.next { right: -15px; }

/* Responsive Columns */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .mc-item { flex-basis: calc(33.333% - 14px); }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .mc-item { flex-basis: calc(50% - 10px); }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .mc-item { flex-basis: 100%; }
}