/* ==========================================
   DESIGN SYSTEM & VARIABLES
   ========================================== */
:root {
    --bg-dark: #090d16;
    /* Deep rich background dark */
    --bg-card: #121824;
    /* Slate dark card background */
    --bg-header: rgba(9, 13, 22, 0.85);
    /* For glassmorphism */
    --primary: #f59e0b;
    /* Vibrant Amber Gold */
    --primary-hover: #d97706;
    /* Darker Amber Gold */
    --primary-glow: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
    --secondary: #3b82f6;
    /* Sleek Blue */
    --text-main: #f3f4f6;
    /* Bright neutral text */
    --text-muted: #9ca3af;
    /* Dimmed neutral text */
    --border-color: #1e293b;
    /* Slate border */
    --border-glow: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.1);

    --font-heading: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;

    --transition-fast: 0.2s ease;
    --transition-smooth: 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    --max-width: 1200px;
}

/* ==========================================
   RESET & BASE STYLES
   ========================================== */
* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-type: border-box;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    font-size: 16px;
    background-color: var(--bg-dark);
    color: var(--text-main);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
}

body {
    overflow-x: hidden;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

button,
input,
select,
textarea {
    font-family: inherit;
}

/* Common Layout Containers */
.container {
    width: 90%;
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 40px 0;
}

/* Typography elements */
h1,
h2,
h3,
h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

/* Custom selection */
::selection {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--bg-dark);
}

/* ==========================================
   STICKY HEADER STYLE
   ========================================== */
.header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1000;
    background-color: var(--bg-header);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.header.scrolled {
    padding: 10px 0;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.header-container {
    width: 90%;
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    height: 90px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.logo-area {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.brand-logo {
    height: 70px;
    width: 70px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 2px solid var(--primary);
    background-color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.brand-logo:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.brand-name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 40%, var(--primary) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
}

.nav-link {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.cta-btn-nav {
    background-color: transparent;
    border: 2px solid var(--primary);
    color: var(--primary);
    padding: 8px 20px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.cta-btn-nav:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--bg-dark);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--primary-glow);
}

/* ==========================================
   HERO SECTION STYLES
   ========================================== */
.hero-section {
    position: relative;
    /* padding-top: 10px; */
    padding-bottom: 60px;
    overflow: hidden;
    /* min-height: 500px; */
}

.hero-bg-glow {
    position: absolute;
    top: -200px;
    right: -100px;
    width: 600px;
    height: 150px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.08) 0%, rgba(9, 13, 22, 0) 70%);
    z-index: -1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Hero background architectural image with opacity */
.hero-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: url('../assets/hero-bg.png');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    opacity: 0.2;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Ensure hero content sits above the background */
.hero-bg-glow,
.hero-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-container {
    width: 90%;
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 50px;
    align-items: center;
}

.badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.1);
    color: var(--primary);
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom right, #ffffff, #94a3b8);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.hero-subtitle strong {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.hero-meta-points {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.meta-point {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.meta-icon {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.meta-text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-main);
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Action Box with pricing */
.hero-action-box {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 15px;
}

.price-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 12px;
}

.old-price {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    text-decoration: line-through;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.new-price {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary);
    text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2);
}

.limited-spots {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #f87171;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

/* Button styles */
.cta-btn-primary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, #d97706 100%);
    color: #000;
    padding: 18px 36px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
}

.cta-btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.45);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fbbf24 0%, var(--primary) 100%);
}

.cta-btn-primary.pulsate {
    animation: pulseGlow 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseGlow {
    0% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
    }

    70% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 15px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0);
    }

    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(245, 158, 11, 0);
    }
}

/* Right Column: Hero Graphic */
.hero-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.image-glow-ring {
    position: absolute;
    width: 80%;
    height: 80%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12) 0%, rgba(9, 13, 22, 0) 70%);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-portrait {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 420px;
    object-fit: cover;
    z-index: 2;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5));
}

/* Float Cards */
.float-card {
    position: absolute;
    background: rgba(18, 24, 36, 0.8);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    padding: 12px 20px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    z-index: 3;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.float-card h4 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.float-card p {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.float-icon {
    background-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15);
    color: var(--primary);
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.card-left {
    bottom: 40px;
    left: -20px;
    animation: floatAnim 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.card-right {
    top: 60px;
    right: -20px;
    animation: floatAnim 4s ease-in-out infinite 2s;
}

@keyframes floatAnim {
    0% {
        transform: translateY(0px);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-10px);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateY(0px);
    }
}

/* ==========================================
   TRUST BAR SECTION
   ========================================== */
.trust-bar-section {
    background-color: rgba(18, 24, 36, 0.4);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 30px 0;
}

.trust-container {
    width: 90%;
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 30px;
}

.trust-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.trust-badges-grid {
    display: flex;
    gap: 40px;
}

.trust-badge-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-main);
}

.badge-icon {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: var(--primary);
}

/* ==========================================
   COMMON SECTION HEADER
   ========================================== */
.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 60px auto;
}

.section-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.section-tag-gold {
    display: inline-block;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.section-desc {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================
   PAIN POINTS SECTION
   ========================================== */
.pain-points-section {
    background-color: var(--bg-dark);
}

.pain-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
}

.pain-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 24px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.pain-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
    /* Match golden brand theme hover color */
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.pain-image-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    height: 165px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    background-color: var(--bg-dark);
}

.pain-card-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.pain-card:hover .pain-card-img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

.pain-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: #fff;
}

.pain-card p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================
   CURRICULUM TIMELINE SECTION
   ========================================== */
.learn-section {
    background-color: rgba(18, 24, 36, 0.2);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.curriculum-timeline {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto 50px auto;
}

.curriculum-timeline::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    left: 20px;
    width: 2px;
    height: calc(100% - 40px);
    background-color: var(--border-color);
    z-index: 1;
}

.timeline-item {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 60px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.timeline-item:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.timeline-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 5px;
    left: 0;
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--bg-card);
    border: 2px solid var(--primary);
    color: var(--primary);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 2;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.1);
}

.timeline-content {
    background-color: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 25px 30px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.timeline-content:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.timeline-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: #fff;
}

.timeline-content p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.center-cta {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 50px;
}

/* ==========================================
   MENTOR SECTION STYLES
   ========================================== */
.mentor-section {
    background-color: var(--bg-dark);
}

.mentor-container {
    width: 90%;
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 100px 0;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}

.mentor-image-side {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.mentor-border-decor {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -15px;
    right: 15px;
    width: 85%;
    height: 100%;
    border: 3px solid var(--primary);
    border-radius: 16px;
    z-index: 1;
}

.mentor-portrait-img {
    width: 85%;
    max-width: 360px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 16px;
    z-index: 2;
    filter: grayscale(20%);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    background-color: var(--bg-card);
}

.mentor-content-side {
    z-index: 2;
}

.mentor-name {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    color: #fff;
}

.mentor-title {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.mentor-quote {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-style: italic;
    color: #e2e8f0;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--primary);
    padding-left: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.mentor-bio {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.mentor-bio p {
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.mentor-bio p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.mentor-stats {
    display: flex;
    gap: 40px;
}

.stat-box {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.stat-num {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

/* ==========================================
   TESTIMONIALS SECTION
   ========================================== */
.testimonials-section {
    background-color: rgba(18, 24, 36, 0.2);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.testimonials-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
}

.testimonial-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 35px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.rating-stars {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 4px;
}

.testimonial-text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #e2e8f0;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    font-style: italic;
}

.student-info {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
}

.student-avatar-placeholder {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.1);
    color: var(--primary);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2);
}

.student-info h4 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
}

.student-info p {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================
   GOOGLE MY BUSINESS REVIEWS BADGE & CTA
   ========================================== */
.gmb-reviews-badge-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: 25px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.gmb-badge-card {
    background: rgba(18, 24, 36, 0.75);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 18px 28px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 28px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.gmb-badge-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.gmb-badge-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
}

.gmb-google-icon {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.gmb-badge-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: left;
}

.gmb-rating-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.gmb-rating-score {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1;
}

.gmb-stars {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    display: flex;
    gap: 3px;
}

.gmb-review-count {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.gmb-badge-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.gmb-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    cursor: pointer;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.gmb-btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, #d97706 100%);
    color: #0d1117;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
}

.gmb-btn-primary:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fbbf24 0%, var(--primary) 100%);
    color: #0d1117;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
}

.gmb-btn-outline {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.gmb-btn-outline:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.gmb-carousel-footer {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-top: 25px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .gmb-badge-card {
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: 20px;
        gap: 18px;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .gmb-badge-header {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .gmb-badge-info {
        align-items: center;
    }
    
    .gmb-badge-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .gmb-btn {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

/* ==========================================
   VIDEO TESTIMONIALS SECTION
   ========================================== */
.video-testimonials-section {
    background-color: rgba(18, 24, 36, 0.1);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.video-testimonials-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .video-testimonials-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

/* ==========================================
   CAREER OPPORTUNITIES SECTION
   ========================================== */
.careers-section {
    background-color: var(--bg-dark);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.careers-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .careers-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

.career-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 35px 30px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.career-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.career-tags {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.career-tag {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.career-tag.type {
    background-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
    color: var(--secondary);
    border: 1px solid rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2);
}

.career-tag.location {
    background-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.1);
    color: var(--primary);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2);
}

.career-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.career-experience {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.career-desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.career-reqs {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.career-reqs li {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.career-reqs li i {
    color: #22c55e;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* ==========================================
   BONUSES SECTION STYLES
   ========================================== */
.bonuses-section {
    background-color: var(--bg-dark);
}

.bonuses-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
}

.bonus-card {
    position: relative;
    background-color: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15);
    padding: 40px 30px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.bonus-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary) 0%, #3b82f6 100%);
}

.bonus-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
}

.bonus-tag {
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    right: 15px;
    background-color: #22c55e;
    /* Green tag for free */
    color: #000;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.bonus-icon {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.bonus-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: #fff;
}

.bonus-worth {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.bonus-card p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.bonus-image-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    height: 165px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    background-color: var(--bg-dark);
}

.bonus-card-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.bonus-card:hover .bonus-card-img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* ==========================================
   CHECKOUT & REGISTRATION FORM SECTION
   ========================================== */
.checkout-section {
    position: relative;
    background-color: var(--bg-dark);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 100px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.checkout-glow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.06) 0%, rgba(9, 13, 22, 0) 70%);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.checkout-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 90%;
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
    z-index: 2;
}

.checkout-summary-side {
    color: var(--text-main);
}

.checkout-main-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: #fff;
}

.checkout-summary-desc {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.checkout-points {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 25px;
}

.checkout-point-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 15px;
}

.checked-gold {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-top: 3px;
}

.checkout-point-item strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.checkout-point-item p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Right Side: Form styles */
.checkout-form-side {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
}

.form-wrapper {
    background-color: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 40px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 480px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.form-wrapper h3 {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    color: #fff;
}

.form-sub-hint {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.input-group {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    position: relative;
}

.input-group label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #e2e8f0;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.required {
    color: #ef4444;
}

.input-icon-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.input-field-icon {
    position: absolute;
    left: 15px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.input-group input,
.input-group select {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 15px 12px 42px;
    background-color: var(--bg-dark);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 8px;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.input-group input::placeholder {
    color: #555e6d;
}

.input-group input:focus,
.input-group select:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15);
}

/* Select element details */
.input-group select {
    appearance: none;
    -webkit-appearance: none;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.input-group select option {
    background-color: var(--bg-card);
    color: #fff;
}

/* Error states */
.input-group.error input {
    border-color: #ef4444;
}

.error-msg {
    display: none;
    color: #ef4444;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-top: 6px;
}

.input-group.error .error-msg {
    display: block;
}

/* Order breakdown box */
.order-summary-box {
    background-color: rgba(9, 13, 22, 0.6);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.summary-line {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.summary-line.text-gold {
    color: #22c55e;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.summary-divider {
    border: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    margin: 10px 0;
}

.total-line {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.total-line span:last-child {
    color: var(--primary);
}

/* Checkout CTA Button */
.submit-btn {
    width: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, #d97706 100%);
    color: #000;
    border: none;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
}

.submit-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fbbf24 0%, var(--primary) 100%);
}

.submit-btn:active {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.spinner {
    display: none;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.submit-btn.loading #btnText {
    visibility: hidden;
    opacity: 0;
}

.submit-btn.loading .spinner {
    display: block;
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}

/* ==========================================
   FAQ SECTION ACCORDION STYLES
   ========================================== */
.faq-section {
    background-color: var(--bg-dark);
}

.faq-accordion-list {
    max-width: 750px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 15px;
}

.faq-item {
    background-color: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-item:hover {
    border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2);
}

.faq-trigger {
    width: 100%;
    background-color: transparent;
    border: none;
    padding: 22px 28px;
    text-align: left;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    outline: none;
}

.faq-icon {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.faq-content {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), padding 0.35s ease;
    padding: 0 28px;
}

.faq-content p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding-bottom: 22px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Active states */
.faq-item.active {
    border-color: var(--primary);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-trigger {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}

/* ==========================================
   FOOTER SECTION STYLES
   ========================================== */
.footer {
    background-color: #05080e;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 60px 0 40px 0;
}

.footer-container {
    width: 90%;
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 40px;
    text-align: center;
}

.footer-logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    text-align: left;
}

.footer-brand-logo {
    height: 64px;
    width: 64px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 2px solid var(--primary);
    background-color: #fff;
}

.footer-logo h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: #fff;
}

.footer-logo p {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.footer-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
}

.footer-links a {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.footer-copyright {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    width: 100%;
    padding-top: 30px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.disclaimer {
    font-style: italic;
}

/* ==========================================
   SMART COURSES SECTION
   ========================================== */
.smart-courses-section {
    background-color: var(--bg-dark);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.courses-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
}

.course-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 35px 30px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.course-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--secondary) 100%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.course-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.course-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
    z-index: 5;
}

.course-card-img-wrapper {
    width: calc(100% + 60px);
    margin: -35px -30px 25px -30px;
    height: 220px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

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

.course-card:hover .course-card-img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.course-badge-area {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.course-level-badge {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    background-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.1);
    color: var(--primary);
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.course-duration {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.course-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.course-feature-list {
    list-style: none;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.course-feature-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.course-feature-item i {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-top: 3px;
}

.course-card-footer {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding-top: 20px;
    margin-top: auto;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.course-card-footer i {
    color: #22c55e;
}

/* ==========================================
   BACK TO TOP & OTHER INTERACTIVE ELEMENTS
   ========================================== */
.back-to-top {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 30px;
    right: 30px;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: #000;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    z-index: 99;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.back-to-top.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.back-to-top:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    background-color: #fbbf24;
}

/* ==========================================
   ABOUT PAGE SPECIFIC STYLES
   ========================================== */
.about-hero-section {
    padding: 150px 0 60px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(18, 24, 36, 0.4) 0%, var(--bg-dark) 100%);
}

.about-story-section {
    background-color: var(--bg-dark);
    padding: 80px 0;
}

.story-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}

.story-image-side {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.story-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.story-content-side h2 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    color: #fff;
}

.story-content-side p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* ==========================================
   VLOGS PAGE SPECIFIC STYLES
   ========================================== */
.vlogs-section {
    padding: 150px 0 80px 0;
}

.vlogs-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 40px;
}

.vlog-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.vlog-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.vlog-thumbnail-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 250px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: #000;
}

.vlog-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    opacity: 0.85;
    transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.vlog-card:hover .vlog-img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.vlog-play-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: #000;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--primary-glow);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    z-index: 3;
}

.vlog-card:hover .vlog-play-overlay {
    background-color: #fff;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1);
}

.vlog-info {
    padding: 25px;
}

.vlog-category {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.vlog-info h3 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.vlog-info p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ==========================================
   BLOGS PAGE SPECIFIC STYLES
   ========================================== */
.blogs-section {
    padding: 150px 0 80px 0;
}

.blogs-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 40px;
}

.blog-post-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-post-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.blog-thumbnail-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    height: 240px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.blog-post-card:hover .blog-img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.blog-card-content {
    padding: 30px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.blog-meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.blog-meta-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.blog-meta-item i {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.blog-card-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.blog-card-content p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.blog-read-btn {
    margin-top: auto;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.blog-read-btn i {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.blog-post-card:hover .blog-read-btn i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ==========================================
   CONTACT US PAGE SPECIFIC STYLES
   ========================================== */
.contact-hero-section {
    padding: 150px 0 60px 0;
}

.contact-section {
    background-color: var(--bg-dark);
    padding-bottom: 100px;
}

.contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 60px;
}

.contact-info-side {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 30px;
}

.contact-details-box {
    background-color: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 35px;
    border-radius: 16px;
}

.contact-details-box h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.contact-info-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.contact-info-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 15px;
}

.contact-info-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.1);
    color: var(--primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-info-text strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.contact-info-text p,
.contact-info-text a {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.contact-info-text a:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.contact-social-links {
    margin-top: 25px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
}

.social-link-btn {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--bg-dark);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.social-link-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: #000;
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--primary-glow);
}

.map-placeholder-box {
    background-color: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 16px;
    height: 250px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.map-iframe {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: none;
    filter: invert(90%) hue-rotate(180deg) grayscale(100%);
    /* Premium dark mode map filter */
    opacity: 0.8;
}

/* ==========================================
   OUR WORK CAROUSEL & LIGHTBOX SECTION
   ========================================== */
.our-work-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 100px 0 0 0;
    /* Flush to the bottom of the section for edge-to-edge gallery */
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* STUDENT WORKS HEADER */
.student-works-header {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    position: relative;
}

.student-works-header .student-text {
    font-size: 5.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    line-height: 0.9;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00f0ff, #7f00ff, #ff007f, #ffd000, #00ff7f);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.student-works-header .works-text {
    font-size: 5.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    line-height: 0.9;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: transparent;
    -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    text-stroke: 1.5px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    margin-top: 5px;
}

/* STUDENT WORKS GALLERY - INTERACTIVE ACCORDION */
.student-works-gallery {
    display: flex;
    width: 100%;
    height: 580px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    background: var(--bg-dark);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.gallery-panel {
    flex: 1;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: flex 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    cursor: pointer;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.gallery-panel:last-child {
    border-right: none;
}

.gallery-panel img.work-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    filter: brightness(0.6) grayscale(0.2);
    transition: filter 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.gallery-panel:hover {
    flex: 3.8;
}

.gallery-panel:hover img.work-img {
    filter: brightness(1.05) grayscale(0);
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.panel-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(9, 13, 22, 0) 0%, rgba(9, 13, 22, 0.4) 45%, rgba(9, 13, 22, 0.95) 100%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    padding: 30px;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.gallery-panel:hover .panel-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
    transition-delay: 0.15s;
}

.panel-info {
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.gallery-panel:hover .panel-info {
    transform: translateY(0);
    transition-delay: 0.15s;
}

.panel-badge {
    align-self: flex-start;
    background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.5);
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    display: inline-block;
}

.panel-info h4 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.panel-info p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 500;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.panel-info p::after {
    content: " \2192";
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.gallery-panel:hover .panel-info p::after {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Lightbox Modal Styles */
.work-lightbox-modal {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 99999;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.work-lightbox-modal.active {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.work-lightbox-backdrop {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(5, 8, 15, 0.92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
}

.work-lightbox-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    width: 92%;
    max-width: 1100px;
    max-height: 90vh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: rgba(18, 24, 36, 0.85);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
    overflow: hidden;
    transform: scale(0.95);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.work-lightbox-modal.active .work-lightbox-container {
    transform: scale(1);
}

.work-lightbox-topbar {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 16px 28px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    background: rgba(9, 13, 22, 0.6);
}

.work-lightbox-counter {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding: 4px 14px;
    border-radius: 20px;
}

.work-lightbox-close {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: none;
    color: var(--text-main);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.work-lightbox-close:hover {
    background: #ef4444;
    color: #fff;
    transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.work-lightbox-main {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 20px;
    flex: 1;
    min-height: 400px;
    max-height: 62vh;
    background: #070a12;
}

.work-lightbox-img-box {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

#workLightboxImg {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 58vh;
    object-fit: contain;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
}

.work-lightbox-nav {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(18, 24, 36, 0.8);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: var(--text-main);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
    z-index: 10;
}

.work-lightbox-nav.prev {
    left: 20px;
}

.work-lightbox-nav.next {
    right: 20px;
}

.work-lightbox-nav:hover {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #000;
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.5);
}

.work-lightbox-footer {
    padding: 22px 32px;
    background: rgba(18, 24, 36, 0.95);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.work-lightbox-tech {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.work-lightbox-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.work-lightbox-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 850px;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {

    .student-works-header .student-text,
    .student-works-header .works-text {
        font-size: 3.8rem;
    }

    .student-works-gallery {
        flex-direction: column;
        height: auto;
        border-right: none;
    }

    .gallery-panel {
        height: 180px;
        width: 100%;
        flex: auto;
        border-right: none;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
        transition: height 0.5s ease;
    }

    .gallery-panel:last-child {
        border-bottom: none;
    }

    .gallery-panel:hover {
        height: 320px;
        flex: auto;
    }

    .panel-overlay {
        opacity: 1;
        /* Always show overlay on mobile since hover states are tricky */
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(9, 13, 22, 0) 0%, rgba(9, 13, 22, 0.4) 30%, rgba(9, 13, 22, 0.85) 100%);
        padding: 20px;
    }

    .panel-info {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {

    .student-works-header .student-text,
    .student-works-header .works-text {
        font-size: 2.8rem;
    }

    .gallery-panel {
        height: 150px;
    }

    .gallery-panel:hover {
        height: 280px;
    }

    .work-lightbox-nav {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .work-lightbox-nav.prev {
        left: 10px;
    }

    .work-lightbox-nav.next {
        right: 10px;
    }

    .work-lightbox-footer {
        padding: 16px 20px;
    }

    .work-lightbox-title {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================
   MEDIA QUERIES FOR RESPONSIVENESS
   ========================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hero-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .hero-content {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    .hero-meta-points {
        align-items: center;
    }

    .hero-portrait {
        max-width: 360px;
    }

    .float-card.card-left {
        left: 20px;
    }

    .float-card.card-right {
        right: 20px;
    }

    .mentor-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 50px;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .mentor-image-side {
        order: 1;
    }

    .mentor-content-side {
        order: 2;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .mentor-quote {
        border-left: none;
        border-top: 3px solid var(--primary);
        border-bottom: 3px solid var(--primary);
        padding: 15px 0;
        margin: 25px 0;
    }

    .mentor-stats {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .checkout-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 50px;
    }

    .checkout-form-side {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .form-wrapper {
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .contact-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .story-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
        text-align: center;
    }
}

/* Floating Software Icons in Hero Section */
.hero-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
}

.floating-software-icon {
    position: absolute;
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    border-radius: 30%;
    background-color: rgba(18, 24, 36, 0.7);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 2px solid var(--border-color);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 6px;
    z-index: 5;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.floating-software-icon img {
    width: 80%;
    height: 80%;
    object-fit: contain;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.floating-software-icon:hover {
    transform: scale(1.15) translateY(-5px) !important;
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--primary-glow);
}

/* Individual Floating positions & slow floating animation offsets */
.icon-3dsmax {
    top: 15%;
    left: 7%;
    animation: float-1 6s ease-in-out infinite;
    border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.4);
}

.icon-vray {
    top: 45%;
    left: 4%;
    animation: float-2 7s ease-in-out infinite;
    border-color: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.4);
}

.icon-corona {
    top: 20%;
    right: -5%;
    animation: float-3 8s ease-in-out infinite;
    border-color: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.4);
}

.icon-autocad {
    top: 55%;
    right: 6%;
    animation: float-4 6.5s ease-in-out infinite;
    border-color: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.4);
}

.icon-revit {
    top: 62%;
    left: 9%;
    animation: float-3 7.5s ease-in-out infinite;
    border-color: rgba(14, 116, 223, 0.4);
}

.icon-solidworks {
    top: 76%;
    right: 3%;
    animation: float-1 8.5s ease-in-out infinite;
    border-color: rgba(220, 20, 60, 0.4);
}

/* Float Animations */
@keyframes float-1 {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-12px) rotate(3deg);
    }
}

@keyframes float-2 {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-15px) rotate(-4deg);
    }
}

@keyframes float-3 {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-10px) rotate(5deg);
    }
}

@keyframes float-4 {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-14px) rotate(-3deg);
    }
}

/* Hamburger Toggle Button (Desktop hidden) */
.menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 28px;
    height: 18px;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 1100;
    padding: 0;
}

.menu-toggle .bar {
    width: 100%;
    height: 2.5px;
    background-color: var(--text-main);
    border-radius: 3px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Hamburger transition active transforms */
.menu-toggle.active .bar:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(8px) rotate(45deg);
    background-color: var(--primary);
}

.menu-toggle.active .bar:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
}

.menu-toggle.active .bar:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-45deg);
    background-color: var(--primary);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .menu-toggle {
        display: flex;
    }

    .nav-menu {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        right: -100%;
        width: 280px;
        height: 100vh;
        background-color: rgba(18, 24, 36, 0.98);
        backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
        border-left: 1px solid var(--border-color);
        padding: 100px 30px 40px 30px;
        gap: 25px;
        z-index: 1050;
        transition: right 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
        box-shadow: -10px 0 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    }

    .nav-menu.active {
        right: 0;
    }

    .nav-link {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
        font-weight: 600;
        width: 100%;
        padding: 10px 0;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    }

    .header-container {
        justify-content: space-between;
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .pain-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .curriculum-timeline::before {
        left: 15px;
    }

    .timeline-item {
        padding-left: 45px;
    }

    .timeline-badge {
        width: 32px;
        height: 32px;
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        left: -1px;
    }

    .testimonials-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .video-testimonials-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .careers-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .bonuses-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .courses-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .vlogs-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }

    .blogs-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }

    .trust-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .trust-badges-grid {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 15px;
    }

    .footer-copyright {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 15px;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .footer-links {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 15px;
    }

    .floating-software-icon {
        width: 100px;
        height: 100px;
        padding: 7px;
    }

    .icon-3dsmax {
        top: 15%;
        left: 5%;
    }

    .icon-vray {
        top: 50%;
        left: 0%;
    }

    .icon-corona {
        top: 18%;
        right: 2%;
    }

    .icon-autocad {
        top: 55%;
        right: 0%;
    }

    .icon-revit {
        top: 75%;
        left: 3%;
    }

    .icon-solidworks {
        top: 78%;
        right: 0%;
    }

    .float-card {
        padding: 8px 14px;
        gap: 10px;
        border-radius: 8px;
    }

    .float-card h4 {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }

    .float-card p {
        font-size: 0.65rem;
    }

    .float-icon {
        width: 28px;
        height: 28px;
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }

    .card-left {
        bottom: 20px;
        left: -10px;
    }

    .card-right {
        top: auto;
        bottom: 110px;
        right: -10px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    .hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .cta-btn-primary {
        width: 100%;
        padding: 15px 20px;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    .float-card {
        display: none;
        /* Hide floating widgets on extra small mobile screens for visual neatness */
    }

    .form-wrapper {
        padding: 25px 20px;
    }

    .faq-trigger {
        padding: 16px 20px;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================
   VIDEO MODAL LIGHTBOX STYLES
   ========================================== */
.vlog-card {
    cursor: pointer;
}

.video-modal {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 2000;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
}

.video-modal.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.video-modal-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.video-modal-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 800px;
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    background-color: #000;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    z-index: 2;
    transform: scale(0.9);
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.video-modal.active .video-modal-container {
    transform: scale(1);
}

.video-modal-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    right: 15px;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    z-index: 10;
}

.video-modal-close:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: #000;
}

.video-modal-iframe-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

.video-modal-iframe-wrapper iframe {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: none;
}

/* ==========================================
   SWIPER CAROUSEL CUSTOM STYLING
   ========================================== */
.video-testimonials-carousel-wrapper,
.text-testimonials-carousel-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.video-testimonials-carousel,
.text-testimonials-carousel {
    padding-bottom: 50px !important;
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.video-testimonials-carousel .swiper-slide,
.text-testimonials-carousel .swiper-slide {
    height: auto !important;
    /* Force cards to have equal height in row */
    display: flex;
}

.video-testimonials-carousel .vlog-card,
.text-testimonials-carousel .testimonial-card {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Navigation Arrows style */
.video-testimonials-carousel-wrapper .swiper-button-next,
.video-testimonials-carousel-wrapper .swiper-button-prev,
.text-testimonials-carousel-wrapper .swiper-button-next,
.text-testimonials-carousel-wrapper .swiper-button-prev {
    color: var(--primary) !important;
    background-color: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    z-index: 10;
    margin-top: -24px;
    /* Align vertical center exactly */
}

.video-testimonials-carousel-wrapper .swiper-button-next::after,
.video-testimonials-carousel-wrapper .swiper-button-prev::after,
.text-testimonials-carousel-wrapper .swiper-button-next::after,
.text-testimonials-carousel-wrapper .swiper-button-prev::after {
    font-size: 1.1rem !important;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.video-testimonials-carousel-wrapper .swiper-button-next:hover,
.video-testimonials-carousel-wrapper .swiper-button-prev:hover,
.text-testimonials-carousel-wrapper .swiper-button-next:hover,
.text-testimonials-carousel-wrapper .swiper-button-prev:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary) !important;
    color: var(--bg-dark) !important;
    border-color: var(--primary) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--primary-glow);
}

/* Custom Swiper pagination dots */
.video-testimonials-carousel .swiper-pagination-bullet,
.text-testimonials-carousel .swiper-pagination-bullet {
    background-color: var(--text-muted) !important;
    opacity: 0.3;
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.video-testimonials-carousel .swiper-pagination-bullet-active,
.text-testimonials-carousel .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
    background-color: var(--primary) !important;
    opacity: 1;
    width: 24px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

/* Position arrows nicely on large screens (hanging outside) */
@media (min-width: 1300px) {

    .video-testimonials-carousel-wrapper .swiper-button-prev,
    .text-testimonials-carousel-wrapper .swiper-button-prev {
        left: -65px !important;
    }

    .video-testimonials-carousel-wrapper .swiper-button-next,
    .text-testimonials-carousel-wrapper .swiper-button-next {
        right: -65px !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 1299px) {

    .video-testimonials-carousel-wrapper .swiper-button-prev,
    .text-testimonials-carousel-wrapper .swiper-button-prev {
        left: -20px !important;
    }

    .video-testimonials-carousel-wrapper .swiper-button-next,
    .text-testimonials-carousel-wrapper .swiper-button-next {
        right: -20px !important;
    }
}

}

/* ==========================================
   ABOUT PAGE PORTFOLIO & TIMELINE STYLES
   ========================================== */
.about-stats-section {
    background-color: var(--bg-dark);
    padding: 60px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    text-align: center;
}

.stat-card {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 30px 20px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.stat-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.stat-number {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.about-expertise-section {
    background-color: rgba(18, 24, 36, 0.15);
    padding: 80px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.expertise-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.expertise-card {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 35px 30px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.expertise-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.expertise-icon-wrapper {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.1);
    color: var(--primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15);
}

.expertise-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.expertise-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}

.expertise-list li {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.expertise-list li i {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.about-journey-section {
    background-color: var(--bg-dark);
    padding: 80px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.journey-timeline-container {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 40px auto 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 30px;
}

.journey-timeline-container::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 5px;
    bottom: 5px;
    width: 2px;
    background-color: var(--border-color);
}

.timeline-item {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.timeline-item:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.timeline-dot {
    position: absolute;
    left: -36px;
    top: 5px;
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--primary);
    border: 3px solid var(--bg-dark);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--primary-glow);
    z-index: 2;
}

.timeline-content {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 25px 30px;
    border-radius: 12px;
}

.timeline-date {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.timeline-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.timeline-company {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.timeline-desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.corporate-clients-box {
    margin-top: 50px;
    background: rgba(18, 24, 36, 0.4);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 35px;
}

.corporate-clients-box h3 {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
}

.corporate-clients-list {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    text-align: center;
}

.client-item {
    background: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 15px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-main);
}

.about-mission-section {
    background-color: rgba(18, 24, 36, 0.1);
    padding: 80px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.tabs-container {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 40px auto 0 auto;
}

.tabs-navigation {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    gap: 15px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.tab-trigger {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    padding: 12px 25px;
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.tab-trigger:hover {
    color: #fff;
}

.tab-trigger.active {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.tab-trigger.active::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -1px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--primary-glow);
}

.tab-content {
    display: none;
    animation: fadeIn 0.4s ease;
}

.tab-content.active {
    display: block;
}

.why-choose-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 15px 30px;
}

.why-item {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.why-item i {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.about-cta-section {
    background-color: var(--bg-dark);
    padding: 80px 0;
}

.about-cta-banner {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12), transparent), var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 60px 40px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.about-cta-banner::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 4px;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: var(--primary);
}

.about-cta-banner h2 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: #fff;
}

.about-cta-banner p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 30px auto;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.about-cta-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--bg-dark);
    padding: 14px 35px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.about-cta-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-hover);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    color: var(--bg-dark);
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(5px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .expertise-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .expertise-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .corporate-clients-list {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .why-choose-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .corporate-clients-list {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* Responsive images inside blog post contents */
.blog-article-content img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    margin: 25px auto;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* About Us Popup Modal Styles */
.about-modal-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    z-index: 10000;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.about-modal-overlay.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    pointer-events: all;
}

.about-modal-content {
    background-color: #0b0f19;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 20px;
    max-width: 900px;
    width: 90%;
    max-height: 85vh;
    overflow-y: auto;
    padding: 40px;
    position: relative;
    transform: scale(0.9) translateY(20px);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

/* Custom scrollbar for popup content */
.about-modal-content::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 8px;
}

.about-modal-content::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: transparent;
}

.about-modal-content::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.about-modal-content::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: var(--primary);
}

.about-modal-overlay.active .about-modal-content {
    transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
}

.about-modal-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: color 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
    line-height: 1;
}

.about-modal-close:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .about-modal-content {
        padding: 25px;
        width: 95%;
        max-height: 90vh;
    }

    .modal-story-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 20px !important;
    }

    .modal-story-grid div:first-child {
        height: 250px !important;
    }

    .about-modal-content div[style*="grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr)"] {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
        gap: 15px !important;
    }

    .about-modal-content div[style*="grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr)"] {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 15px !important;
    }
}

/* MSME Certification Section Styling */
.msme-cert-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
    background-color: #0f172a;
}

.msme-cert-card {
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 50px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: center;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.msme-logo-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.msme-logo-img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    max-height: 160px;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.msme-text-wrapper {
    color: #1e293b;
}

.msme-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.1);
    color: #d97706;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25);
}

.msme-text-wrapper h2 {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0f172a;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.msme-text-wrapper p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #475569;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.msme-benefits {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}

.msme-benefits li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #1e293b;
}

.msme-benefits li i {
    color: #d97706;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .msme-cert-card {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        padding: 40px 30px;
        gap: 30px;
    }
}

/* Placements Success Section Styling */
.placements-section {
    padding: 20px 0;
    background-color: var(--bg-dark);
}

.placements-carousel-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    padding: 0 50px;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.placements-carousel {
    overflow: hidden;
    padding-bottom: 50px !important;
}

.placement-slide-card {
    background-color: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    transition: transform var(--transition-smooth), border-color var(--transition-smooth);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.placement-slide-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.placement-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
}

/* Customize Swiper Buttons for Placements */
.placements-carousel-wrapper .swiper-button-prev,
.placements-carousel-wrapper .swiper-button-next {
    color: var(--primary) !important;
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    background-color: var(--bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.placements-carousel-wrapper .swiper-button-prev:after,
.placements-carousel-wrapper .swiper-button-next:after {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: bold;
}

.placements-carousel-wrapper .swiper-button-prev:hover,
.placements-carousel-wrapper .swiper-button-next:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--bg-dark) !important;
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
}

.placements-carousel-wrapper .swiper-button-prev {
    left: 0;
}

.placements-carousel-wrapper .swiper-button-next {
    right: 0;
}

.placements-carousel .swiper-pagination-bullet {
    background: #cbd5e1 !important;
    opacity: 0.3;
}

.placements-carousel .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
    background: var(--primary) !important;
    opacity: 1;
    width: 18px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

#wa-floating-button {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  z-index: 99999;
}
#wa-floating-button img {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0px 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
#wa-floating-button img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}