.carousel { position: relative; overflow: hidden; width: 100%; }
.carousel-track { display: flex; will-change: transform; transition: transform 350ms ease; }
.carousel-slide { user-select: none; }
.carousel-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  border: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: white;
  font-size: 18px; /* size of FA icon */
  transition: background 0.3s;
}

.carousel-arrow:hover {
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
}

.carousel-arrow[disabled]{ opacity:.35; cursor:default; }
.carousel-arrow.prev{ left:6px; }
.carousel-arrow.next{ right:6px; }
.carousel-dots {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  bottom: 8px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 4px; /* reduce spacing a bit */
}

.carousel-dot {
  width: 6px;        /* smaller size */
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%; /* ensures perfect circle */
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.3s, transform 0.2s;
}

.carousel-dot[aria-current="true"] {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
  transform: scale(1.2); /* subtle emphasis */
}