* {
      margin: 0;
      padding: 0;
      box-sizing: border-box;
    }

    body {
      font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
      background: #FEFCF7;
      /* soft warm background that complements gold */
    }



    /* ---- golden color palette (consistent with luxury dental brand) ---- */
    :root {
      --gold-deep: #B8860B;      /* dark goldenrod */
      --gold-rich: #D4AF37;       /* classic metallic gold */
      --gold-soft: #F9EFCF;       /* champagne / soft gold background */
      --gold-glow: #FFDF80;
      --gold-accent-dark: #9A6F1F;
      --warm-charcoal: #2E2B28;
      --creamy-white: #FFFDF9;
      --shadow-gold-sm: 0 12px 28px -8px rgba(138, 98, 15, 0.12);
      --shadow-gold-md: 0 20px 32px -12px rgba(100, 70, 20, 0.15);
    }

    .banner-img {
  height: auto;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* Mobile fix */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .banner-img {
    height: auto;
  }
}

    /* container & layout */
    .choose-section {
      max-width: 1400px;
      margin: 4rem auto 5rem;
      padding: 2rem 2rem 3rem;
    }

    /* section header */
    .section-header {
      text-align: center;
      margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
    }

    .section-subtitle {
      display: inline-block;
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      letter-spacing: 3px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      font-weight: 600;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-deep), var(--gold-rich));
      background-clip: text;
      -webkit-background-clip: text;
      color: transparent;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
      border-left: 3px solid var(--gold-rich);
      padding-left: 12px;
    }

    .section-header h2 {
      font-size: 2.8rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--warm-charcoal);
      letter-spacing: -0.02em;
      background: linear-gradient(115deg, #3a3229, #826a38);
      background-clip: text;
      -webkit-background-clip: text;
      color: transparent;
      margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    }

    .section-header h2 span {
      background: none;
      color: var(--gold-deep);
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C9992E, #B8860B);
      background-clip: text;
      -webkit-background-clip: text;
      color: transparent;
    }

    .section-header .lead {
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      color: #5e5a54;
      max-width: 680px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      font-weight: 400;
    }

    /* features grid — 4 columns responsive */
    .features-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
      gap: 2rem;
      margin-top: 1rem;
    }

    /* each feature card: golden glow & subtle luxury */
    .feature-card {
      background: var(--creamy-white);
      border-radius: 2rem;
      padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
      transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.9, 0.4, 1.1);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold-sm);
      border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      backdrop-filter: blur(0px);
    }

    /* golden shimmer accent on top */
    .feature-card::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 100%;
      height: 5px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-rich), #F3CD81, var(--gold-deep));
      border-radius: 5px 5px 0 0;
      transform: scaleX(0);
      transform-origin: left;
      transition: transform 0.4s ease;
    }

    .feature-card:hover::before {
      transform: scaleX(1);
    }

    .feature-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-6px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold-md);
      border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
      background: #FFFEFB;
    }

    /* icon container — golden metallic circle */
    .feature-icon {
      width: 70px;
      height: 70px;
      background: linear-gradient(145deg, #FFF6E5, #FEF4E2);
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
      box-shadow: 0 5px 12px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.15);
      border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
    }

    .feature-icon i {
      font-size: 2.3rem;
      color: var(--gold-deep);
      transition: all 0.25s;
    }

    .feature-card:hover .feature-icon i {
      color: var(--gold-rich);
      transform: scale(1.05);
    }

    /* titles & text */
    .feature-card h3 {
      font-size: 1.55rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: #2d2a26;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
      letter-spacing: -0.3px;
      background: linear-gradient(125deg, #4c3f2c, #7b6236);
      background-clip: text;
      -webkit-background-clip: text;
      color: transparent;
    }

    .feature-card p {
      font-size: 0.98rem;
      line-height: 1.55;
      color: #4f4a43;
      font-weight: 400;
      margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    }

    .feature-list {
      list-style: none;
      margin-top: 0.8rem;
    }

    .feature-list li {
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      color: #615b53;
    }

    .feature-list li i {
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      color: #D4AF37;
      font-weight: bold;
    }

    /* specific adjustments for detailed content (modern equipment, pain-free, prices, staff) */
    .badge-tech {
      background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
      padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
      border-radius: 40px;
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: #B8860B;
      display: inline-block;
      margin-top: 0.5rem;
    }

    /* responsive design */
    @media (max-width: 1100px) {
      .features-grid {
        gap: 1.5rem;
      }
      .feature-card h3 {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
      }
    }

    @media (max-width: 880px) {
      .features-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
      }
      .section-header h2 {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
      }
      .choose-section {
        padding: 1.5rem;
      }
    }

    @media (max-width: 550px) {
      .features-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.5rem;
      }
      .feature-card {
        padding: 1.6rem;
      }
      .section-header h2 {
        font-size: 1.9rem;
      }
      .feature-icon {
        width: 60px;
        height: 60px;
      }
      .feature-icon i {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
      }
    }

    /* additional decorative golden divider (optional elegance) */
    .gold-divider {
      width: 80px;
      height: 3px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, #E9C46A, #D4AF37, #B8860B);
      margin: 1rem auto 0;
      border-radius: 4px;
    }

    /* subtle interaction for list items */
    .feature-list li:hover i {
      transform: translateX(3px);
      transition: 0.2s;
    }

    .feature-strip-section {
    padding: 50px 0;
      background: linear-gradient(145deg, #FFF6E5, #FEF4E2);
    text-align: center;
}

.strip-title {
    color: #d4af37;
    font-size: 28px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Strip Container */
.feature-strip {
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
}

/* Moving Track */
.feature-track {
    display: flex;
    width: calc(250px * 10);
    animation: scroll 20s linear infinite;
}

/* Images */
.feature-track img {
    width: 250px;
    height: 180px;
    object-fit: cover;
    margin: 0 10px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    border: 2px solid #d4af37;
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}

/* Hover effect */
.feature-track img:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Pause on hover */
.feature-strip:hover .feature-track {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

/* Animation */
@keyframes scroll {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
}

/* View Button */
.view-btn {
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.view-btn a {
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 10px 25px;
    border: 2px solid #d4af37;
    color: #d4af37;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.view-btn a:hover {
    background: #d4af37;
    color: #000;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .feature-track img {
        width: 180px;
        height: 130px;
    }

    .feature-track {
        width: calc(180px * 10);
    }
}
/* LIGHTBOX */
.lightbox {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.95);
    display: none;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    z-index: 9999;
}

.lightbox img {
    max-width: 90%;
    max-height: 85%;
    border: 3px solid #d4af37;
    border-radius: 10px;
    animation: zoomIn 0.3s ease;
}

.close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 30px;
    font-size: 35px;
    color: #d4af37;
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* Animation */
@keyframes zoomIn {
    from { transform: scale(0.7); opacity: 0; }
    to { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
}

    .doctor-section {
      max-width: 1400px;
      margin: 5rem auto;
      padding: 2rem 2rem;
    }

    /* decorative golden header */
    .section-tag {
      text-align: center;
      margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }
    .section-tag span {
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      letter-spacing: 4px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      font-weight: 600;
      background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--gold-deep), var(--gold-rich));
      background-clip: text;
      -webkit-background-clip: text;
      color: transparent;
      border-left: 3px solid var(--gold-rich);
      padding-left: 12px;
    }

    .main-title {
      text-align: center;
      font-size: 2.6rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: -0.02em;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3d3529, #826a38);
      background-clip: text;
      -webkit-background-clip: text;
      color: transparent;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }
    .main-title span {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C9992E, #B8860B);
      background-clip: text;
      -webkit-background-clip: text;
      color: transparent;
    }
    .gold-divider {
      width: 90px;
      height: 3px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, #E9C46A, #D4AF37, #B8860B);
      margin: 1rem auto 1.8rem;
      border-radius: 4px;
    }

    /* two-column layout: image + specialties */
    .doctor-container {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 3rem;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      margin-top: 1.5rem;
    }

    /* LEFT COLUMN: doctor image with golden frame */
    .doctor-image {
      flex: 1.1;
      min-width: 280px;
      display: flex;
      justify-content: center;
      position: relative;
    }
    .img-wrapper {
      position: relative;
      max-width: 420px;
      width: 100%;
      border-radius: 36px;
      background: linear-gradient(145deg, #FFF6E5, #FEF3E0);
      padding: 12px;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
      transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    }
    .img-wrapper:hover {
      transform: scale(1.02);
    }
    .img-wrapper img {
      width: 100%;
      height: auto;
      border-radius: 28px;
      object-fit: cover;
      display: block;
      box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
      border: 2px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
    }
    /* golden badge */
    .gold-badge {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: -15px;
      right: 20px;
      background: linear-gradient(125deg, var(--gold-rich), var(--gold-deep));
      padding: 0.5rem 1.2rem;
      border-radius: 60px;
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: #2d2a26;
      box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      white-space: nowrap;
    }
    .gold-badge i {
      font-size: 1rem;
      color: #2a241e;
    }

    /* RIGHT COLUMN: specialties grid + intro */
    .doctor-specialties {
      flex: 1.5;
      min-width: 300px;
    }

    .doctor-name {
      font-size: 2rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--warm-charcoal);
      margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
      letter-spacing: -0.3px;
    }
    .doctor-title {
      font-size: 1rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      color: #9A6F1F;
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
      border-left: 3px solid var(--gold-rich);
      padding-left: 12px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F7EFDB, transparent);
    }
    .expertise-text {
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      color: #56524b;
      line-height: 1.5;
      margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
      background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05);
      padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
      border-radius: 24px;
      border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
    }

    /* specialties grid — 3 or 4 columns */
    .spec-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(210px, 1fr));
      gap: 1rem;
      margin-top: 0.8rem;
    }

    .spec-card {
      background: var(--creamy-white);
      padding: 0.85rem 1rem 0.85rem 1rem;
      border-radius: 40px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 12px;
      transition: all 0.25s ease;
      border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    }
    .spec-card i {
      font-size: 1.35rem;
      color: var(--gold-rich);
      width: 30px;
      text-align: center;
      transition: transform 0.2s;
    }
    .spec-card span {
      font-weight: 600;
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      color: #3b3630;
      letter-spacing: -0.2px;
    }
    .spec-card:hover {
      background: linear-gradient(105deg, #FFFCF5, #FFF9EF);
      border-color: var(--gold-rich);
      transform: translateY(-3px);
      box-shadow: 0 12px 18px -12px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.25);
    }
    .spec-card:hover i {
      transform: scale(1.1);
      color: var(--gold-deep);
    }

    /* add a subtle golden highlight on list */
    .special-badge {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.5rem;
      background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
      border-radius: 40px;
      padding: 0.3rem 1rem;
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: #9A6F1F;
    }

    @media (max-width: 900px) {
      .doctor-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
      }
      .doctor-specialties {
        text-align: left;
        width: 100%;
      }
      .main-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
      }
      .doctor-name {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
        text-align: center;
      }
      .doctor-title {
        text-align: center;
        border-left: none;
        border-top: 2px solid var(--gold-rich);
        padding-top: 10px;
        display: inline-block;
        width: auto;
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
      }
      .expertise-text {
        text-align: center;
      }
      .spec-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(180px, 1fr));
      }
      .gold-badge {
        right: 10px;
        bottom: -10px;
        padding: 0.3rem 0.9rem;
        font-size: 0.7rem;
      }
    }

    @media (max-width: 550px) {
      .doctor-section {
        padding: 1.5rem;
      }
      .spec-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }
      .spec-card {
        padding: 0.7rem 1rem;
      }
      .main-title {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
      }
    }

    /* optional glowing accent */
    .glow-text {
      background: linear-gradient(120deg, #B8860B, #E5C158);
      background-clip: text;
      -webkit-background-clip: text;
      color: transparent;
      font-weight: 700;
    }
    
        /* services section container */
        .services-section {
            max-width: 1400px;
            margin: 5rem auto;
            padding: 2rem 2rem 4rem;
        }

        /* section header with golden elegance */
        .section-header {
            text-align: center;
            margin-bottom: 3rem;
        }
        .section-subtitle {
            display: inline-block;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            letter-spacing: 3px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            font-weight: 700;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-deep), var(--gold-rich));
            background-clip: text;
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            color: transparent;
            margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
            border-left: 3px solid var(--gold-rich);
            padding-left: 14px;
        }
        .section-header h2 {
            font-size: 2.8rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            background: linear-gradient(125deg, #3d3529, #826a38);
            background-clip: text;
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            color: transparent;
            letter-spacing: -0.02em;
            margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
        }
        .section-header h2 span {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C9992E, #B8860B);
            background-clip: text;
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            color: transparent;
        }
        .gold-divider {
            width: 80px;
            height: 3px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, #E9C46A, #D4AF37, #B8860B);
            margin: 0.8rem auto 0;
            border-radius: 4px;
        }
        .section-lead {
            color: #6c6459;
            max-width: 650px;
            margin: 1rem auto 0;
            font-weight: 400;
        }

        /* 3 cards row (grid) */
        .cards-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
            gap: 2rem;
            margin-top: 2rem;
        }

        /* FLIP CARD CONTAINER */
        .flip-card {
            background-color: transparent;
            width: 100%;
            height: 460px;
            perspective: 1500px;
            cursor: pointer;
        }
        .flip-card-inner {
            position: relative;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            text-align: center;
            transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
            transform-style: preserve-3d;
            border-radius: 28px;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-flip);
        }
        /* flip on hover (desktop) */
        .flip-card:hover .flip-card-inner {
            transform: rotateY(180deg);
        }

        /* front & back panels */
        .flip-front, .flip-back {
            position: absolute;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            backface-visibility: hidden;
            border-radius: 28px;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
        }

        /* --- FRONT STYLE (golden elegance, icon + image + service name) --- */
        .flip-front {
            background: var(--cream-white);
            border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            padding: 1.5rem;
            transition: all 0.2s;
        }
        .front-icon {
            background: linear-gradient(145deg, #FFF6E5, #FEF3E2);
            width: 80px;
            height: 80px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
            box-shadow: 0 5px 12px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.15);
            border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
        }
        .front-icon i {
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            color: var(--gold-rich);
            transition: 0.2s;
        }
        .service-img {
            width: 100%;
            max-width: 380px;
            height: 270px;
            object-fit: cover;
            border-radius: 28px;
            margin: 0.8rem 0 1rem;
            box-shadow: 0 8px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
            border: 2px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
            transition: transform 0.3s ease;
        }
        .flip-card:hover .service-img {
            transform: scale(1.02);
        }
        .service-name {
            font-size: 1.7rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            background: linear-gradient(125deg, #4a3f31, #846e3f);
            background-clip: text;
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            color: transparent;
            margin-top: 0.5rem;
            letter-spacing: -0.3px;
        }
        .gold-badge-front {
            background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
            border-radius: 60px;
            padding: 0.25rem 1rem;
            font-size: 0.7rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: #9A6F1F;
            margin-top: 10px;
        }

        /* --- BACK SIDE STYLE (golden, info + read more btn) --- */
        .flip-back {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFCF5, #FFF8EA);
            transform: rotateY(180deg);
            border: 1px solid var(--gold-rich);
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            justify-content: center;
            align-items: center;
            padding: 1.8rem;
            text-align: center;
            box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,215,0,0.2), var(--shadow-gold);
        }
        .back-title {
            font-size: 1.8rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: var(--gold-deep);
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
            border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold-rich);
            display: inline-block;
            padding-bottom: 5px;
        }
        .back-description {
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            line-height: 1.5;
            color: #4f4a41;
            margin: 1rem 0 1.5rem;
            font-weight: 500;
        }
        .read-more-btn {
            background: linear-gradient(105deg, #D4AF37 0%, #B8860B 100%);
            border: none;
            padding: 0.7rem 1.6rem;
            border-radius: 40px;
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            color: #2E2B28;
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: all 0.25s ease;
            box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.3);
            text-decoration: none;
            font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
        }
        .read-more-btn i {
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            transition: transform 0.2s;
        }
        .read-more-btn:hover {
            background: linear-gradient(105deg, #E5C158 0%, #C9992E 100%);
            transform: translateY(-3px);
            box-shadow: 0 10px 18px -6px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.5);
        }
        .read-more-btn:hover i {
            transform: translateX(4px);
        }
        .back-feature {
            margin-top: 1rem;
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            color: #B8860B;
            background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
            padding: 0.3rem 1rem;
            border-radius: 60px;
        }

        /* responsive: 3 cards in a row becomes 1 or 2 on smaller screens */
        @media (max-width: 1000px) {
            .cards-grid {
                gap: 1.5rem;
            }
            .service-name {
                font-size: 1.4rem;
            }
            .flip-card {
                height: 440px;
            }
        }
        @media (max-width: 850px) {
            .cards-grid {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
            }
            .section-header h2 {
                font-size: 2.2rem;
            }
        }
        @media (max-width: 600px) {
            .cards-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
                max-width: 380px;
                margin: 0 auto;
            }
            .services-section {
                padding: 1rem 1rem 3rem;
            }
            .flip-card {
                height: 450px;
            }
            .back-title {
                font-size: 1.5rem;
            }
        }

        /* touch devices: fallback flip on click via js (we'll add small script to ensure mobile flip) */
        @media (hover: hover) {
            /* fine, hover flip works */
        }
        
        /* additional micro-interactions */
        .flip-front, .flip-back {
            transition: all 0.2s;
        }
        @media (max-width: 576px) {

    /* section spacing */
    .services-section {
        padding: 0.8rem 0.8rem 2rem;
        margin: 2rem auto;
    }

    /* heading */
    .section-header h2 {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }

    .section-lead {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        padding: 0 5px;
    }

    /* grid */
    .cards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.2rem;
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    /* card size */
    .flip-card {
        height: 420px;
    }

    /* front icon */
    .front-icon {
        width: 60px;
        height: 60px;
    }

    .front-icon i {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }

    /* image */
    .service-img {
        height: 200px;
        border-radius: 18px;
    }

    /* text */
    .service-name {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }

    .gold-badge-front {
        font-size: 0.65rem;
        padding: 0.2rem 0.8rem;
    }

    /* back side */
    .back-title {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }

    .back-description {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
        line-height: 1.4;
    }

    .read-more-btn {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        padding: 0.5rem 1.2rem;
    }

    .back-feature {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
    }
}

        /* testimonials section */
        .testimonials-section {
            max-width: 1400px;
            margin: 4rem auto 6rem;
            padding: 2rem 2rem 4rem;
            position: relative;
        }

        /* header styling */
        .section-header {
            text-align: center;
            margin-bottom: 3rem;
        }
        .section-subtitle {
            display: inline-block;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            letter-spacing: 3px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            font-weight: 700;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-deep), var(--gold-rich));
            background-clip: text;
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            color: transparent;
            margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
            border-left: 3px solid var(--gold-rich);
            padding-left: 14px;
        }
        .section-header h2 {
            font-size: 2.8rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            background: linear-gradient(125deg, #3d3529, #826a38);
            background-clip: text;
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            color: transparent;
            letter-spacing: -0.02em;
            margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
        }
        .section-header h2 span {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C9992E, #B8860B);
            background-clip: text;
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            color: transparent;
        }
        .gold-divider {
            width: 80px;
            height: 3px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, #E9C46A, #D4AF37, #B8860B);
            margin: 0.8rem auto 0;
            border-radius: 4px;
        }
        .section-lead {
            color: #6c6459;
            max-width: 650px;
            margin: 1rem auto 0;
            font-weight: 400;
        }

        /* ----- Swiper / slider container ----- */
        .testimonial-slider {
            margin-top: 2rem;
            overflow: hidden;
            padding: 1rem 0.5rem 2.5rem;
        }

        .swiper {
            width: 100%;
            padding-bottom: 50px;
        }

        .swiper-slide {
            height: auto;
            transition: transform 0.3s;
        }

        /* testimonial card - golden luxury design */
        .testimonial-card {
            background: var(--cream-white);
            border-radius: 32px;
            padding: 2rem 1.8rem;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
            height: 100%;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
            position: relative;
        }
        .testimonial-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-6px);
            border-color: var(--gold-rich);
            box-shadow: 0 30px 40px -20px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.3);
        }

        /* gold quote icon */
        .quote-icon {
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            color: var(--gold-rich);
            opacity: 0.4;
            margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
        }
        .testimonial-text {
            font-size: 1rem;
            line-height: 1.55;
            color: #3e3a34;
            font-weight: 500;
            margin: 1rem 0 1.2rem;
            flex: 1;
        }
        .stars {
            color: #E5B83C;
            letter-spacing: 3px;
            margin-bottom: 1rem;
            font-size: 1rem;
        }
        .patient-info {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 1rem;
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
            padding-top: 1.2rem;
            margin-top: auto;
        }
        .avatar {
            width: 52px;
            height: 52px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F2E6D2, #F7EFDD);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-weight: bold;
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            color: var(--gold-deep);
            border: 2px solid var(--gold-rich);
        }
        .patient-details h4 {
            font-weight: 700;
            color: #2e2b26;
            font-size: 1rem;
        }
        .patient-details p {
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            color: #9A6F1F;
            font-weight: 500;
        }

        /* Swiper navigation buttons (golden theme) */
        .swiper-button-next, .swiper-button-prev {
            color: var(--gold-deep);
            background: rgba(255, 250, 235, 0.8);
            width: 44px;
            height: 44px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
            box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
            transition: all 0.2s;
        }
        .swiper-button-next:after, .swiper-button-prev:after {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            font-weight: bold;
        }
        .swiper-button-next:hover, .swiper-button-prev:hover {
            background: var(--gold-rich);
            color: white;
            box-shadow: 0 5px 12px rgba(184,134,11,0.3);
        }
        .swiper-pagination-bullet {
            background: #D4C4A3;
            opacity: 0.6;
        }
        .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
            background: var(--gold-rich);
            transform: scale(1.1);
        }

        /* responsive adjustments */
        @media (max-width: 900px) {
            .section-header h2 {
                font-size: 2.2rem;
            }
            .testimonials-section {
                padding: 1rem 1.5rem 3rem;
            }
            .testimonial-card {
                padding: 1.5rem;
            }
        }
        @media (max-width: 640px) {
            .swiper-button-next, .swiper-button-prev {
                display: none;
            }
            .testimonials-section {
                margin: 2rem auto 3rem;
            }
            .testimonial-text {
                font-size: 0.9rem;
            }
        }
        /* extra golden decoration */
        .gold-dots {
            text-align: center;
            margin-top: 1rem;
        }