/* ----------------------------------------------------------------
	Custom CSS — Midnight Cellar Theme

	Add all your Custom Styled CSS here for New Styles or
	Overwriting Default Theme Styles for Better Handling Updates
-----------------------------------------------------------------*/

.border-radius-1rem { border-radius: 1rem; }

.font-size-3rem { font-size: 3rem; }
.font-size-4rem { font-size: 4rem; }

.footer-logo-description { font-size: 0.77rem; }

.intro-services img {
	max-width: 72px;
 	margin: 10px auto;
}

.fa-distributor-users-icon {
	font-size: 4rem;
	color: #fff;
}

.web-wine-vendor-box-section .owl-item {
	border: 2px solid #cbbaa6;
  	border-radius: 1rem;
}
.web-wine-vendor-box-section .owl-item .intro-services {
	border-radius: 1rem;
}

.list-highlights li ul li { font-size: 1rem; }

.color-brand-dark { color: #1B2A4A; }
.color-brand-blue { color: #2C3E5A; }
.color-brand-green { color: #198754; }

.dashboard-menu-current {
	background-color: var(--mc-deep-navy, #1B2A4A) !important;
  	color: #fff !important;
  	border-color: transparent !important;
}

.demo-menu-current {
	background-color: var(--mc-champagne-gold, #C9A96E) !important;
  	color: var(--mc-deep-navy, #1B2A4A) !important;
  	border-color: transparent !important;
	font-weight: 600 !important;
}

.contact-us-map { height: 500px; }

.showHidePassword {
	background: #aaa;
	color: #1B2A4A;
}
.showHidePassword:hover { background-color: #212529; }

.auth-link { color: #F8F5F0; }
.auth-link:hover { text-decoration: underline !important; }

.user-auth-form .vendor-signup {

}


/* ================================================================
   HERO SECTION — Cinematic Gradient Overlay
================================================================ */

.mc-hero {
	position: relative;
	overflow: hidden;
}

.mc-hero::before {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	top: 0;
	left: 0;
	right: 0;
	bottom: 0;
	background: linear-gradient(
		135deg,
		rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.85) 0%,
		rgba(26, 26, 46, 0.70) 50%,
		rgba(44, 62, 90, 0.60) 100%
	);
	z-index: 1;
}

.mc-hero .container {
	position: relative;
	z-index: 2;
}

.mc-hero .hero-wine-img {
	z-index: 0;
}

.mc-hero .hero-bg {
	display: none;
}

.mc-hero-subtitle {
	color: var(--mc-champagne-gold, #C9A96E);
	font-size: 0.875rem;
	letter-spacing: 3px;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	font-weight: 500;
	margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.mc-hero-title {
	color: #fff;
	font-size: 3.5rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	line-height: 1.15;
	margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
	text-transform: capitalize;
}

.mc-hero-lead {
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
	font-size: 1.15rem;
	line-height: 1.7;
	font-weight: 400;
	margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.mc-hero-tagline {
	color: var(--mc-champagne-gold, #C9A96E);
	font-size: 1.25rem;
	font-weight: 500;
	margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

/* Hero CTA Button */
.mc-btn-gold {
	display: inline-block;
	background: var(--mc-champagne-gold, #C9A96E);
	color: var(--mc-deep-navy, #1B2A4A);
	font-weight: 700;
	font-size: 1rem;
	letter-spacing: 1px;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	padding: 14px 40px;
	border: 2px solid var(--mc-champagne-gold, #C9A96E);
	border-radius: 4px;
	transition: all 0.3s ease;
	text-decoration: none;
}

.mc-btn-gold:hover {
	background: var(--mc-aged-gold, #D4A54A);
	border-color: var(--mc-aged-gold, #D4A54A);
	color: var(--mc-deep-navy, #1B2A4A);
	transform: translateY(-2px);
	box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.35);
}

/* Luminous glow accent */
.mc-hero-glow {
	position: absolute;
	width: 400px;
	height: 400px;
	background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
	border-radius: 50%;
	top: 20%;
	left: -100px;
	z-index: 1;
	pointer-events: none;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
	.mc-hero-title {
		font-size: 2.5rem;
	}
	.mc-hero-lead {
		font-size: 1rem;
	}
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
	.mc-hero-title {
		font-size: 2rem;
	}
}


/* ================================================================
   WHY CHOOSE US SECTION
================================================================ */

.mc-why-section {
	padding: 5rem 0;
}

/* Why Choose Us — Creative Image Treatment */
.mc-why-image-wrap {
	position: relative;
	border-radius: 16px;
	overflow: visible;
	height: 100%;
	min-height: 480px;
}

.mc-why-image {
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	min-height: 480px;
	object-fit: cover;
	object-position: center;
	border-radius: 16px;
	display: block;
	filter: contrast(1.05) saturate(1.1);
}

/* Cinematic warm overlay — wine cellar ambiance */
.mc-why-image-wrap::before {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	border-radius: 16px;
	background: linear-gradient(
		160deg,
		rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.15) 0%,
		rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.05) 40%,
		rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.30) 100%
	);
	z-index: 1;
	pointer-events: none;
}

/* Subtle vignette */
.mc-why-image-wrap::after {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	border-radius: 16px;
	box-shadow: inset 0 0 80px rgba(26, 26, 46, 0.25);
	z-index: 2;
	pointer-events: none;
}

/* Decorative gold corner accents */
.mc-corner {
	position: absolute;
	width: 60px;
	height: 60px;
	z-index: 3;
	pointer-events: none;
}

.mc-corner--tl {
	top: -8px;
	left: -8px;
	border-top: 3px solid var(--mc-champagne-gold, #C9A96E);
	border-left: 3px solid var(--mc-champagne-gold, #C9A96E);
	border-radius: 4px 0 0 0;
}

.mc-corner--br {
	bottom: -8px;
	right: -8px;
	border-bottom: 3px solid var(--mc-champagne-gold, #C9A96E);
	border-right: 3px solid var(--mc-champagne-gold, #C9A96E);
	border-radius: 0 0 4px 0;
}

/* Floating wine glass icon */
.mc-why-float-icon {
	position: absolute;
	bottom: -20px;
	right: -20px;
	width: 100px;
	height: 100px;
	background: var(--mc-warm-ivory, #F8F5F0);
	border-radius: 50%;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.12);
	z-index: 4;
	border: 3px solid rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.3);
}

.mc-why-float-icon img {
	width: 48px;
	height: 48px;
	opacity: 0.6;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
	.mc-why-image-wrap,
	.mc-why-image {
		min-height: 350px;
	}
	.mc-why-float-icon {
		width: 70px;
		height: 70px;
		bottom: -12px;
		right: -8px;
	}
	.mc-why-float-icon img {
		width: 32px;
		height: 32px;
	}
	.mc-corner {
		width: 40px;
		height: 40px;
	}
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
	.mc-why-image-wrap,
	.mc-why-image {
		min-height: 280px;
	}
}

.mc-why-section h2 {
	color: var(--mc-deep-navy, #1B2A4A);
	font-size: 2.5rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 1px;
	position: relative;
	padding-left: 20px;
	margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.mc-why-section h2::before {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	left: 0;
	top: 0;
	bottom: 0;
	width: 4px;
	background: var(--mc-champagne-gold, #C9A96E);
	border-radius: 2px;
}

.mc-why-list {
	list-style: none;
	padding: 0;
	margin: 0 0 1.5rem 0;
}

.mc-why-list li {
	padding: 0.75rem 0;
	padding-left: 2rem;
	position: relative;
	font-size: 1.05rem;
	color: #333;
	border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.06);
}

.mc-why-list li:last-child {
	border-bottom: none;
}

.mc-why-list li i {
	position: absolute;
	left: 0;
	top: 0.85rem;
	color: var(--mc-champagne-gold, #C9A96E);
	font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.mc-why-lead {
	color: #555;
	font-size: 1.05rem;
	line-height: 1.7;
	margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* Why Choose Us CTA */
.mc-btn-navy {
	display: inline-block;
	background: var(--mc-deep-navy, #1B2A4A);
	color: #fff;
	font-weight: 600;
	font-size: 0.95rem;
	letter-spacing: 1px;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	padding: 14px 36px;
	border: 2px solid var(--mc-deep-navy, #1B2A4A);
	border-radius: 4px;
	transition: all 0.3s ease;
	text-decoration: none;
}

.mc-btn-navy:hover {
	background: var(--mc-cellar-blue, #2C3E5A);
	border-color: var(--mc-cellar-blue, #2C3E5A);
	color: #fff;
	transform: translateY(-2px);
	box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.25);
}


/* ================================================================
   HOW IT WORKS SECTION — Green Theme, Row Layout with Connectors
================================================================ */

.mc-hiw-section {
	padding: 5rem 0;
	background: linear-gradient(160deg, #1a3a25 0%, #2d5a3d 40%, #1e4430 100%);
	position: relative;
	overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle pattern overlay */
.mc-hiw-section::before {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	inset: 0;
	background: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 80%, rgba(74, 120, 86, 0.2) 0%, transparent 50%),
				radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.08) 0%, transparent 50%);
	pointer-events: none;
}

/* Section Header */
.mc-hiw-subtitle {
	color: var(--mc-champagne-gold, #C9A96E);
	font-size: 0.8rem;
	letter-spacing: 3px;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	font-weight: 600;
	margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.mc-hiw-title {
	color: #fff;
	font-size: 2.5rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 1px;
	margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.mc-hiw-lead {
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
	font-size: 1.05rem;
	line-height: 1.7;
	max-width: 600px;
	margin: 0 auto 3rem;
}

/* Tabs */
.mc-hiw-tabs {
	display: flex;
	justify-content: center;
	gap: 0.5rem;
	margin-bottom: 3rem;
	flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.mc-hiw-tab {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 0.625rem;
	padding: 0.875rem 2rem;
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
	border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
	border-radius: 50px;
	font-size: 0.95rem;
	font-weight: 600;
	letter-spacing: 0.5px;
	cursor: pointer;
	transition: all 0.3s ease;
	text-transform: uppercase;
}

.mc-hiw-tab i {
	font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.mc-hiw-tab:hover {
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
	color: #fff;
	border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.mc-hiw-tab.active {
	background: var(--mc-champagne-gold, #C9A96E);
	color: #1a3a25;
	border-color: var(--mc-champagne-gold, #C9A96E);
	box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.3);
}

/* Panels */
.mc-hiw-panels {
	position: relative;
}

.mc-hiw-panel {
	display: none;
	animation: hiwFadeIn 0.4s ease;
}

.mc-hiw-panel.active {
	display: block;
}

@keyframes hiwFadeIn {
	from {
		opacity: 0;
		transform: translateY(15px);
	}
	to {
		opacity: 1;
		transform: translateY(0);
	}
}

/* Timeline Container */
.mc-hiw-timeline {
	max-width: 1100px;
	margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ---- Row Layout: 3 cards per row ---- */
.mc-hiw-row {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
	gap: 2.5rem;
	position: relative;
}

.mc-hiw-row--last {
	grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
}

/* Row spacing */
.mc-hiw-connector {
	height: 2.5rem;
}

/* ---- Step Card ---- */
.mc-hiw-step {
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
	border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
	border-radius: 16px;
	padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem 1.75rem;
	text-align: center;
	position: relative;
	transition: all 0.35s ease;
	backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.mc-hiw-step:hover {
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
	border-color: rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.3);
	transform: translateY(-6px);
	box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

/* ---- Step Number — 3x bigger ---- */
.mc-hiw-step-number {
	position: absolute;
	top: -32px;
	left: 50%;
	transform: translateX(-50%);
	width: 64px;
	height: 64px;
	background: var(--mc-champagne-gold, #C9A96E);
	color: #1a3a25;
	font-size: 1.75rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	border-radius: 50%;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.45);
	border: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
	z-index: 3;
}

/* Step Icon */
.mc-hiw-step-icon {
	width: 64px;
	height: 64px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(74, 120, 86, 0.3), rgba(74, 120, 86, 0.1));
	border: 1.5px solid rgba(74, 120, 86, 0.3);
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	margin: 0.5rem auto 1.25rem;
	transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.mc-hiw-step:hover .mc-hiw-step-icon {
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.2), rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.08));
	border-color: rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.3);
}

.mc-hiw-step-icon i {
	font-size: 1.5rem;
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.mc-hiw-step:hover .mc-hiw-step-icon i {
	color: var(--mc-champagne-gold, #C9A96E);
}

/* Step Title */
.mc-hiw-step-title {
	color: #fff;
	font-size: 1rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	margin-bottom: 0.625rem;
	letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

/* Step Description */
.mc-hiw-step-desc {
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
	font-size: 0.88rem;
	line-height: 1.65;
	margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Bottom CTA */
.mc-hiw-cta {
	text-align: center;
	margin-top: 3rem;
}

.mc-btn-hiw {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 12px;
	text-decoration: none;
	color: #1a3a25;
	background: var(--mc-champagne-gold, #C9A96E);
	font-weight: 700;
	font-size: 0.95rem;
	letter-spacing: 1.5px;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	padding: 14px 40px;
	border: 2px solid var(--mc-champagne-gold, #C9A96E);
	border-radius: 4px;
	transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.mc-btn-hiw:hover {
	background: var(--mc-aged-gold, #D4A54A);
	border-color: var(--mc-aged-gold, #D4A54A);
	color: #1a3a25;
	transform: translateY(-2px);
	box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.35);
}

.mc-btn-hiw .mc-arrow {
	display: inline-block;
	transition: transform 0.3s ease;
	font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.mc-btn-hiw:hover .mc-arrow {
	transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ---- Responsive — How It Works ---- */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
	.mc-hiw-section {
		padding: 4rem 0;
	}
	.mc-hiw-title {
		font-size: 2rem;
	}
	.mc-hiw-row {
		gap: 2rem;
	}
	.mc-hiw-step {
		padding: 2.25rem 1.25rem 1.5rem;
	}
	.mc-hiw-tab {
		padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
		font-size: 0.85rem;
	}
	.mc-hiw-step-number {
		width: 56px;
		height: 56px;
		font-size: 1.5rem;
		top: -28px;
	}
	/* Adjust connector line between cards */
	.mc-hiw-row .mc-hiw-step:not(:last-child)::after {
		right: -2rem;
		width: 2rem;
	}
	.mc-hiw-row .mc-hiw-step:not(:last-child)::before {
		right: -2rem;
	}
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
	.mc-hiw-section {
		padding: 3rem 0;
	}
	.mc-hiw-title {
		font-size: 1.75rem;
	}
	.mc-hiw-lead {
		font-size: 0.95rem;
		margin-bottom: 2rem;
	}
	.mc-hiw-tabs {
		margin-bottom: 2rem;
	}
	.mc-hiw-tab {
		padding: 0.625rem 1.25rem;
		font-size: 0.8rem;
	}
	/* Stack to 2 columns */
	.mc-hiw-row {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
		gap: 1.5rem;
	}
	.mc-hiw-row--last {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
	}
	/* Hide horizontal connectors on mobile */
	.mc-hiw-row .mc-hiw-step:not(:last-child)::after,
	.mc-hiw-row .mc-hiw-step:not(:last-child)::before {
		display: none;
	}
	/* Hide row connectors on mobile */
	.mc-hiw-connector {
		height: 30px;
	}
	.mc-hiw-connector::before,
	.mc-hiw-connector::after {
		display: none;
	}
	.mc-hiw-step-icon {
		width: 56px;
		height: 56px;
	}
	.mc-hiw-step-icon i {
		font-size: 1.25rem;
	}
	.mc-hiw-step-number {
		width: 48px;
		height: 48px;
		font-size: 1.25rem;
		top: -24px;
	}
	.mc-hiw-cta {
		margin-top: 2rem;
	}
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
	.mc-hiw-row,
	.mc-hiw-row--last {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
		max-width: 360px;
		margin: 0 auto;
	}
	.mc-hiw-connector {
		height: 20px;
	}
}


/* ================================================================
   FEATURES SECTION — Cards with Icon Circles
================================================================ */

.mc-features-section {
	padding: 5rem 0 4rem;
	background: var(--mc-parchment, #E8DFD4);
}

.mc-features-section .mc-section-subtitle {
	color: var(--mc-champagne-gold, #C9A96E);
	font-size: 0.8rem;
	letter-spacing: 3px;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	font-weight: 600;
	margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.mc-features-section .mc-section-title {
	color: var(--mc-deep-navy, #1B2A4A);
	font-size: 2.25rem;
	font-weight: 800;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 1px;
	margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.mc-feature-card {
	background: #fff;
	border: 1px solid rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.08);
	border-radius: 12px;
	padding: 2.5rem 1.75rem;
	text-align: center;
	transition: all 0.35s ease;
	height: 100%;
}

.mc-feature-card:hover {
	transform: translateY(-6px);
	box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.15);
	border-color: var(--mc-champagne-gold, #C9A96E);
}

.mc-feature-icon {
	width: 72px;
	height: 72px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.15), rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.05));
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
}

.mc-feature-icon img {
	width: 36px;
	height: 36px;
}

.mc-feature-icon i {
	font-size: 1.75rem;
	color: var(--mc-deep-navy, #1B2A4A);
}

.mc-feature-card h3 {
	color: var(--mc-deep-navy, #1B2A4A);
	font-size: 1.2rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.mc-feature-card p {
	color: #666;
	font-size: 0.95rem;
	line-height: 1.6;
	margin-bottom: 0;
}


/* ================================================================
   JOIN NOW SECTION — Warm Parchment, Elegant Grid
================================================================ */

.mc-join-section {
	padding: 0;
	background: #D4A54A;
}

/* Banner heading */
.mc-join-banner {
	text-align: center;
	padding: 4rem 1.5rem 2.5rem;
}

.mc-join-banner h2 {
	font-size: 1.75rem;
	font-weight: 400;
	margin: 0 auto;
	line-height: 1.6;
	color: var(--mc-deep-navy, #1B2A4A);
	max-width: 750px;
	letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.mc-join-banner span {
	color: var(--mc-champagne-gold, #C9A96E);
	font-weight: 700;
}

/* Card grid wrapper */
.mc-join-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
	max-width: 1100px;
	margin: 0 auto;
	border: 1px solid rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.1);
	border-radius: 12px;
	overflow: hidden;
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
	backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
	margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

/* Cards */
.mc-join-card {
	padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
	text-align: center;
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	position: relative;
	border-right: 1px solid rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.08);
	transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.mc-join-card:last-child {
	border-right: none;
}

.mc-join-card:hover {
	background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

/* Icon */
.mc-join-card-icon {
	width: 72px;
	height: 72px;
	margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
	opacity: 0.7;
}

.mc-join-card-icon img {
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	object-fit: contain;
}

/* Title */
.mc-join-card h3 {
	color: var(--mc-deep-navy, #1B2A4A);
	text-transform: uppercase;
	font-weight: 800;
	font-size: 1.15rem;
	letter-spacing: 2px;
	margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* Description */
.mc-join-card p {
	color: #666;
	line-height: 1.75;
	font-size: 0.95rem;
	margin-bottom: 2rem;
	max-width: 280px;
}

/* CTA button — circle with arrow, inspired by example */
.mc-btn-join {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 12px;
	text-decoration: none;
	color: var(--mc-deep-navy, #1B2A4A);
	font-weight: 600;
	font-size: 0.85rem;
	letter-spacing: 1.5px;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	transition: all 0.3s ease;
	padding: 10px 28px;
	border: 1.5px solid var(--mc-deep-navy, #1B2A4A);
	border-radius: 50px;
}

.mc-btn-join:hover {
	background: var(--mc-deep-navy, #1B2A4A);
	color: #fff;
	transform: translateY(-2px);
	box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.15);
}

.mc-btn-join .mc-arrow {
	display: inline-block;
	transition: transform 0.3s ease;
	font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.mc-btn-join:hover .mc-arrow {
	transform: translateX(4px);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
	.mc-join-grid {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
		margin-left: 1rem;
		margin-right: 1rem;
	}
	.mc-join-card {
		border-right: none;
		border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.08);
		padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
	}
	.mc-join-card:last-child {
		border-bottom: none;
	}
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
	.mc-join-banner h2 {
		font-size: 1.35rem;
	}
	.mc-join-banner {
		padding: 3rem 1rem 2rem;
	}
}


/* ================================================================
   BLOG SECTION — Wine Glass Cards
================================================================ */

.mc-blogs-section {
	background: var(--mc-warm-ivory, #F8F5F0) !important;
	padding: 5rem 0;
}

.mc-blogs-section .heading-block h2 {
	color: var(--mc-deep-navy, #1B2A4A);
	font-weight: 800;
}

.mc-blogs-section .heading-block span {
	color: #666;
}

/* Wine glass card structure */
.mc-blog-card {
	display: flex;
	flex-direction: column;
	align-items: center;
	transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.mc-blog-card:hover {
	transform: translateY(-6px);
}

/* Bowl — the image area (rounded bottom like a wine glass bowl) */
.mc-blog-card .entry-image {
	width: 100%;
	max-width: 280px;
	height: 210px;
	border-radius: 6px 6px 50% 50% / 0% 0% 60% 60%;
	overflow: hidden;
	position: relative;
	box-shadow:
		inset 0 -8px 18px rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.10),
		0 6px 20px rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.08);
	border: 1px solid rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.2);
	border-top: 3px solid var(--mc-champagne-gold, #C9A96E);
}

.mc-blog-card .entry-image a {
	display: block;
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
}

.mc-blog-card .entry-image img {
	width: 100%;
	height: 100%;
	object-fit: cover;
	transition: transform 0.5s ease, filter 0.4s ease;
	filter: saturate(1.05);
}

.mc-blog-card:hover .entry-image img {
	transform: scale(1.08);
	filter: saturate(1.2) brightness(1.02);
}

/* Stem — thin elegant connector */
.mc-blog-card .mc-glass-stem {
	width: 2px;
	height: 40px;
	background: linear-gradient(
		to bottom,
		rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.5),
		rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.15)
	);
	position: relative;
}

/* Knob where stem meets bowl */
.mc-blog-card .mc-glass-stem::before {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	top: -3px;
	left: 50%;
	transform: translateX(-50%);
	width: 8px;
	height: 6px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.3);
}

/* Base — elliptical foot */
.mc-blog-card .mc-glass-base {
	width: 90px;
	height: 10px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: linear-gradient(
		to right,
		rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.05),
		rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.25),
		rgba(201, 169, 110, 0.05)
	);
	box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.05);
	margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

/* Content below the glass */
.mc-blog-card .mc-glass-content {
	text-align: center;
	padding: 0 0.75rem;
	max-width: 300px;
}

.mc-blog-card .entry-title h2 {
	font-size: 1.1rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
	line-height: 1.4;
}

.mc-blog-card .entry-title h2 a {
	color: var(--mc-deep-navy, #1B2A4A);
	text-decoration: none;
	transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.mc-blog-card .entry-title h2 a:hover {
	color: var(--mc-champagne-gold, #C9A96E);
}

.mc-blog-card .entry-meta {
	margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.mc-blog-card .entry-meta ul {
	list-style: none;
	padding: 0;
	margin: 0;
}

.mc-blog-card .entry-meta li {
	color: #aaa;
	font-size: 0.78rem;
	letter-spacing: 0.5px;
	text-transform: uppercase;
}

.mc-blog-card .entry-content p {
	color: #666;
	font-size: 0.9rem;
	line-height: 1.6;
	margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.mc-blog-card .more-link {
	color: var(--mc-champagne-gold, #C9A96E);
	font-weight: 600;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	font-size: 0.78rem;
	letter-spacing: 1.5px;
	transition: color 0.2s ease;
	text-decoration: none;
	border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mc-champagne-gold, #C9A96E);
	padding-bottom: 2px;
}

.mc-blog-card .more-link:hover {
	color: var(--mc-aged-gold, #D4A54A);
	border-color: var(--mc-aged-gold, #D4A54A);
}

/* Blog View All button */
.mc-btn-view-blogs {
	background-color: var(--mc-deep-navy, #1B2A4A) !important;
	border-color: var(--mc-deep-navy, #1B2A4A) !important;
	color: #fff;
	font-weight: 600;
	transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.mc-btn-view-blogs:hover {
	background-color: var(--mc-cellar-blue, #2C3E5A) !important;
	border-color: var(--mc-cellar-blue, #2C3E5A) !important;
	transform: translateY(-2px);
	box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.2);
}

/* Responsive — wine glass cards */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
	.mc-blog-card .entry-image {
		max-width: 240px;
		height: 180px;
	}
	.mc-blog-card .mc-glass-stem {
		height: 30px;
	}
	.mc-blog-card .mc-glass-base {
		width: 70px;
		height: 8px;
	}
}


/* ================================================================
   FOOTER — Midnight Background
================================================================ */

#footer.mc-footer {
	background-color: var(--mc-midnight, #1A1A2E);
	border: none;
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

#footer.mc-footer .footer-logo-description {
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
	font-size: 0.88rem;
	line-height: 1.7;
}

#footer.mc-footer .nav-link {
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7) !important;
}

#footer.mc-footer .nav-link:hover {
	color: var(--mc-champagne-gold, #C9A96E) !important;
}

#footer.mc-footer .widget_links h4,
#footer.mc-footer .widget h4 {
	color: var(--mc-champagne-gold, #C9A96E);
	font-weight: 700;
	font-size: 1.1rem;
	letter-spacing: 0.5px;
	position: relative;
	padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
	margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

#footer.mc-footer .widget_links h4::after,
#footer.mc-footer .widget h4:not(:only-child)::after {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	left: 0;
	bottom: 0;
	width: 30px;
	height: 2px;
	background: var(--mc-champagne-gold, #C9A96E);
	border-radius: 1px;
}

#footer.mc-footer .widget_links ul li a {
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
	transition: color 0.2s ease, padding-left 0.2s ease;
}

#footer.mc-footer .widget_links ul li a:hover {
	color: var(--mc-champagne-gold, #C9A96E);
	padding-left: 4px;
}

#footer.mc-footer .button.button-border {
	border-color: var(--mc-champagne-gold, #C9A96E) !important;
	color: var(--mc-champagne-gold, #C9A96E) !important;
}

#footer.mc-footer .button.button-border:hover {
	background-color: var(--mc-champagne-gold, #C9A96E) !important;
	color: var(--mc-deep-navy, #1B2A4A) !important;
}

#footer.mc-footer #copyrights {
	background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
	border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

#footer.mc-footer #copyrights a {
	color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

#footer.mc-footer .social-icon {
	opacity: 0.7;
	transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}

#footer.mc-footer .social-icon:hover {
	opacity: 1;
}


/* ================================================================
   ABOUT US — COMPARE / WHY EXCELLARWINE (Blue Theme)
================================================================ */

.mc-compare-section {
	padding: 5rem 0;
	background: linear-gradient(160deg, #1B2A4A 0%, #2C3E5A 40%, #1B2A4A 100%);
	position: relative;
	overflow: hidden;
}

.mc-compare-section::before {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	top: -120px;
	right: -120px;
	width: 400px;
	height: 400px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,169,110,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
	pointer-events: none;
}

.mc-compare-subtitle {
	color: var(--mc-champagne-gold, #C9A96E);
	font-size: 0.875rem;
	letter-spacing: 2px;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	font-weight: 600;
	margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.mc-compare-title {
	color: #fff;
	font-size: 2.5rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.mc-compare-lead {
	color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
	font-size: 1.1rem;
	line-height: 1.7;
	max-width: 600px;
	margin: 0 auto 3rem;
}

/* --- Comparison Table --- */
.mc-compare-table-wrap {
	overflow-x: auto;
	-webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
	margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.mc-compare-table {
	width: 100%;
	border-collapse: separate;
	border-spacing: 0;
	min-width: 700px;
}

.mc-compare-table thead th {
	padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
	font-size: 1rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	letter-spacing: 1px;
	border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}

.mc-compare-table thead th:first-child {
	color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
	text-align: left;
	width: 28%;
}

.mc-compare-table thead th:not(:first-child) {
	color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
	text-align: center;
}

.mc-compare-table thead th.mc-th-highlight {
	color: var(--mc-champagne-gold, #C9A96E);
	position: relative;
}

.mc-compare-table tbody td {
	padding: 1.1rem 1.5rem;
	border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
	color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
	font-size: 0.95rem;
	vertical-align: middle;
}

.mc-compare-table tbody tr:last-child td {
	border-bottom: none;
}

.mc-compare-table tbody td:first-child {
	font-weight: 600;
	color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
	text-align: left;
}

.mc-compare-table tbody td:not(:first-child) {
	text-align: center;
}

/* Highlight Excellarwine column */
.mc-compare-table .mc-col-highlight {
	background: rgba(201,169,110,0.07);
}

.mc-compare-table thead .mc-col-highlight {
	background: rgba(201,169,110,0.12);
	border-radius: 12px 12px 0 0;
}

.mc-compare-table tbody tr:last-child .mc-col-highlight {
	border-radius: 0 0 12px 12px;
}

/* Icons in table */
.mc-compare-icon {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	width: 28px;
	height: 28px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.mc-compare-icon--yes {
	background: rgba(37,179,96,0.15);
	color: #25b360;
}

.mc-compare-icon--no {
	background: rgba(220,53,69,0.12);
	color: #dc3545;
}

.mc-compare-icon--partial {
	background: rgba(255,193,7,0.15);
	color: #ffc107;
}

/* --- Stats Bar --- */
.mc-compare-stats {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
	gap: 1.5rem;
	margin-top: 3rem;
}

.mc-compare-stat {
	text-align: center;
	padding: 1.75rem 1rem;
	background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
	border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
	border-radius: 12px;
	transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.mc-compare-stat:hover {
	transform: translateY(-4px);
	border-color: rgba(201,169,110,0.25);
}

.mc-compare-stat-number {
	font-size: 2.25rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	color: var(--mc-champagne-gold, #C9A96E);
	line-height: 1.2;
	margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.mc-compare-stat-label {
	font-size: 0.85rem;
	color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
	line-height: 1.4;
}

/* --- Pain Point Cards --- */
.mc-pain-cards {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
	gap: 1.5rem;
	margin-top: 3rem;
}

.mc-pain-card {
	padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
	background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
	border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
	border-radius: 12px;
	transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.mc-pain-card:hover {
	transform: translateY(-4px);
	border-color: rgba(201,169,110,0.25);
}

.mc-pain-card-icon {
	width: 52px;
	height: 52px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	font-size: 1.3rem;
	margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.mc-pain-card-icon--red {
	background: rgba(220,53,69,0.12);
	color: #dc3545;
}

.mc-pain-card-icon--amber {
	background: rgba(255,193,7,0.12);
	color: #ffc107;
}

.mc-pain-card-icon--green {
	background: rgba(37,179,96,0.12);
	color: #25b360;
}

.mc-pain-card h4 {
	color: #fff;
	font-size: 1.1rem;
	font-weight: 600;
	margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.mc-pain-card p {
	color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
	font-size: 0.9rem;
	line-height: 1.6;
	margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Compare responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
	.mc-compare-stats {
		grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
	}
	.mc-pain-cards {
		grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
	}
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
	.mc-compare-title {
		font-size: 2rem;
	}
	.mc-compare-stats {
		grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
		gap: 1rem;
	}
	.mc-compare-stat {
		padding: 1.25rem 0.75rem;
	}
	.mc-compare-stat-number {
		font-size: 1.75rem;
	}
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
	.mc-compare-section {
		padding: 3rem 0;
	}
	.mc-compare-stats {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
	}
	.mc-pain-cards {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
	}
}


/* ================================================================
   ABOUT US — PARTNER WITH US (Green Theme)
================================================================ */

.mc-partner-section {
	padding: 5rem 0;
	background: linear-gradient(160deg, #1a3a25 0%, #2d5a3d 40%, #1e4430 100%);
	position: relative;
	overflow: hidden;
}

.mc-partner-section::before {
	content: '';
	position: absolute;
	bottom: -100px;
	left: -100px;
	width: 350px;
	height: 350px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,169,110,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
	pointer-events: none;
}

.mc-partner-subtitle {
	color: var(--mc-champagne-gold, #C9A96E);
	font-size: 0.875rem;
	letter-spacing: 2px;
	text-transform: uppercase;
	font-weight: 600;
	margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.mc-partner-title {
	color: #fff;
	font-size: 2.5rem;
	font-weight: 700;
	margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.mc-partner-lead {
	color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
	font-size: 1.1rem;
	line-height: 1.7;
	max-width: 650px;
	margin: 0 auto 3rem;
}

/* --- Partner Type Cards --- */
.mc-partner-grid {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
	gap: 1.5rem;
	margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.mc-partner-card {
	padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
	background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
	border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
	border-radius: 16px;
	transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}

.mc-partner-card:hover {
	transform: translateY(-5px);
	border-color: rgba(201,169,110,0.3);
	background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

.mc-partner-card-icon {
	width: 60px;
	height: 60px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: rgba(201,169,110,0.12);
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	font-size: 1.5rem;
	color: var(--mc-champagne-gold, #C9A96E);
	margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.mc-partner-card h4 {
	color: #fff;
	font-size: 1.25rem;
	font-weight: 600;
	margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.mc-partner-card p {
	color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
	font-size: 0.95rem;
	line-height: 1.65;
	margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.mc-partner-card ul {
	list-style: none;
	padding: 0;
	margin: 0;
}

.mc-partner-card ul li {
	color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
	font-size: 0.875rem;
	padding: 0.35rem 0;
	padding-left: 1.5rem;
	position: relative;
}

.mc-partner-card ul li::before {
	content: '\2713';
	position: absolute;
	left: 0;
	color: var(--mc-champagne-gold, #C9A96E);
	font-weight: 700;
}

/* --- Partner Benefits Bar --- */
.mc-partner-benefits {
	display: grid;
	grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
	gap: 1.5rem;
	margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.mc-partner-benefit {
	text-align: center;
	padding: 2rem 1.25rem;
	background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
	border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
	border-radius: 12px;
}

.mc-partner-benefit-icon {
	width: 48px;
	height: 48px;
	border-radius: 50%;
	background: rgba(201,169,110,0.1);
	display: flex;
	align-items: center;
	justify-content: center;
	font-size: 1.2rem;
	color: var(--mc-champagne-gold, #C9A96E);
	margin: 0 auto 1rem;
}

.mc-partner-benefit h5 {
	color: #fff;
	font-size: 1.05rem;
	font-weight: 600;
	margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.mc-partner-benefit p {
	color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
	font-size: 0.875rem;
	line-height: 1.5;
	margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* --- Partner CTA --- */
.mc-partner-cta {
	text-align: center;
	padding-top: 1rem;
}

.mc-btn-partner {
	display: inline-flex;
	align-items: center;
	gap: 10px;
	padding: 14px 36px;
	background: var(--mc-champagne-gold, #C9A96E);
	color: #1a3a25;
	border-radius: 50px;
	font-weight: 600;
	font-size: 1rem;
	text-decoration: none;
	transition: all 0.3s ease;
	border: 2px solid var(--mc-champagne-gold, #C9A96E);
}

.mc-btn-partner:hover {
	background: transparent;
	color: var(--mc-champagne-gold, #C9A96E);
	transform: translateY(-2px);
	box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(201,169,110,0.25);
}

/* Partner responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
	.mc-partner-grid {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
	}
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
	.mc-partner-title {
		font-size: 2rem;
	}
	.mc-partner-benefits {
		grid-template-columns: 1fr;
		gap: 1rem;
	}
	.mc-partner-card {
		padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
	}
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
	.mc-partner-section {
		padding: 3rem 0;
	}
}


/* ================================================================
   FLOATING DECORATIVE ELEMENTS
================================================================ */

.mc-float-grapes,
.mc-float-glass {
	opacity: 0.06;
	filter: brightness(0) saturate(0);
}


/* ================================================================
   RESPONSIVE
================================================================ */

@media (max-width: 767px) {
	.mc-why-section h2 {
		font-size: 2rem;
	}
	.mc-features-section .mc-section-title {
		font-size: 1.75rem;
	}
	.mc-join-card {
		padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
	}
	.mc-blog-card .entry-image img {
		height: 180px;
	}
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
	.mc-why-section {
		padding: 3rem 0;
	}
	.mc-features-section {
		padding: 3rem 0 2rem;
	}
}