/* ==========================================================================
   Meet Montessori Institute - Main Stylesheet
   ========================================================================== */

/* Fonts are loaded directly in HTML to avoid render-blocking CSS imports */

:root {
    /* Color Palette */
    --primary-color: #4B1F7A;
    --primary-light: #6A2DA8;
    --primary-hover: #6A2DA8;
    --secondary-color: #E6006E;
    --secondary-light: #F8F6FC;
    --accent-gold: #E6006E;
    --accent-gold-hover: #FF4D94;
    --accent-terracotta: #FF4D94;
    --bg-warm-1: #F8F6FC;
    --bg-warm-2: #F1ECF7;
    --text-dark: #2D2D2D;
    --text-muted: #6C757D;
    
    /* Layout & Styling */
    --font-headings: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    --card-radius: 20px;
    --btn-radius: 50px;
    --transition-smooth: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
    --shadow-soft: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    --shadow-hover: 0 20px 40px rgba(75, 31, 122, 0.1);
}

/* Global Reset & Base Styles */
* {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

html, body {
    overflow-x: hidden !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    width: 100%;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    background-color: var(--bg-warm-1);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

section {
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-weight: 700;
}

a {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

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

/* Header & Navigation */
header {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1020;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    header {
        position: relative !important;
        z-index: 1030 !important;
    }
    .navbar.sticky-top {
        position: relative !important;
        z-index: 1030 !important;
    }
}

.top-bar {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    padding: 8px 0;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.top-bar a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.top-bar a:hover {
    color: #fff;
}

.navbar {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    padding: 6px 0;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.navbar.navbar-scrolled {
    padding: 4px 0;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.navbar-brand {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--primary-color) !important;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.navbar-logo-img {
    height: 72px;
    width: 216px;
    max-height: 72px;
    max-width: 216px;
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.navbar-brand-sub {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    display: block;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    margin-top: -3px;
}

.nav-link {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-dark) !important;
    font-size: 1rem;
    padding: 8px 16px !important;
    position: relative;
}

.nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 16px;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--secondary-color);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after {
    width: calc(100% - 32px);
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
    color: var(--secondary-color) !important;
}

/* Custom Premium Buttons */
.btn-premium {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    border-radius: var(--btn-radius);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    border: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.btn-primary-custom {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: #fff !important;
}

.btn-primary-custom:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-hover);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(75, 31, 122, 0.25);
}

.btn-secondary-custom {
    background-color: var(--accent-gold);
    color: #fff !important;
}

.btn-secondary-custom:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent-gold-hover);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.25);
}

.btn-outline-custom {
    background-color: transparent;
    border: 2px solid var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--primary-color) !important;
}

.btn-outline-custom:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: #fff !important;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.btn-hero-secondary {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border: 2px solid #ffffff;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.btn-hero-secondary:hover {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    color: var(--primary-color) !important;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

/* Hero Carousel Styling */
.hero-carousel-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 85vh;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
}

.hero-carousel-wrapper #heroCarousel {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

.hero-carousel-wrapper .carousel-inner {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

.hero-carousel-wrapper .carousel-item {
    height: 85vh;
    min-height: 650px;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(31, 11, 54, 0.92) 0%, rgba(75, 31, 122, 0.88) 50%, rgba(31, 11, 54, 0.92) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    color: #fff;
    text-align: center;
}

.hero-content h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.8rem);
    line-height: 1.15;
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.hero-content p {
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.25rem);
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    max-width: 700px;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

/* Floating ISO Badge style */
.hero-badge-iso {
    position: absolute;
    top: 130px;
    left: 40px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    z-index: 100;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    animation: floatAnimationISO 4s ease-in-out infinite;
    text-align: left;
}

.iso-icon-wrapper {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    background-color: #25d366;
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
}

.iso-title {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    display: block;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.iso-desc {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    display: block;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

/* Floating Career Support Badge style */
.hero-badge-career {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 90px;
    right: 40px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 12px 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    z-index: 100;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.hero-badge-career:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

.career-icon-wrapper {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    background-color: var(--accent-terracotta);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.career-title {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    display: block;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.career-desc {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    display: block;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

/* Pill badge styling */
.hero-pill-badge {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    padding: 6px 18px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.pill-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background-color: #f59e0b; /* Yellow gold */
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-block;
    animation: pulseEffect 2s infinite;
}

/* Color Highlight text classes */
.text-highlight-orange {
    color: #FF8A5B;
}

.text-highlight-green {
    color: #7FEFBD;
}

.text-highlight-blue {
    color: #8ECAE6;
}

/* Custom rounded slider controls */
.carousel-control-prev,
.carousel-control-next {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    border-radius: 50%;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    opacity: 0.6;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    z-index: 101;
}

.carousel-control-prev {
    left: 25px;
}

.carousel-control-next {
    right: 25px;
}

.carousel-control-prev:hover,
.carousel-control-next:hover {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    border-color: var(--secondary-color);
    color: #fff;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
}

/* Animation keyframes */
@keyframes floatAnimation {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
    50% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-8px); }
}

@keyframes floatAnimationISO {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}

@keyframes pulseEffect {
    0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.6; }
    50% { transform: scale(1.3); opacity: 1; }
    100% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.6; }
}



/* Responsive Media Queries for Carousel */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .hero-carousel-wrapper .carousel-item {
        height: auto;
        min-height: 580px;
        padding: 160px 15px 40px 15px;
    }
    .hero-overlay {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(31, 11, 54, 0.95) 0%, rgba(75, 31, 122, 0.90) 60%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.80) 100%);
    }
    .hero-content {
        text-align: center;
    }
    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 6vw, 2.3rem);
    }
    .hero-content p {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
    .hero-content .d-flex {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    .hero-badge-iso {
        top: 100px;
        left: 20px;
        transform: none;
        animation: none;
    }
    .hero-badge-career {
        display: none !important;
    }
}

/* Sections */
.section-padding {
    padding: 90px 0;
}

.bg-warm-light {
    background-color: var(--bg-warm-2);
}

.section-title {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.section-title span {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    font-weight: 700;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.section-title h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.section-title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -15px;
    left: 0;
    width: 60px;
    height: 4px;
    background-color: var(--accent-gold);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.section-title-center {
    text-align: center;
}

.section-title-center::after {
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

/* Cards & Hover Effects */
.premium-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--card-radius);
    padding: 35px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.premium-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background-color: var(--secondary-color);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.premium-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

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

.card-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 15px;
    background-color: var(--secondary-light);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.premium-card:hover .card-icon {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: #fff;
    transform: rotateY(180deg);
}

/* Course Card Specifics */
.course-card {
    padding: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.course-card-img {
    position: relative;
    height: 230px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

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

.course-card:hover .course-card-img img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.course-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
}

.course-card-body {
    padding: 30px;
}

.course-meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.course-meta span {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
}

/* Stats Counter Section */
.stats-counter-section {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 60px 0;
    position: relative;
    margin-top: -50px;
    z-index: 10;
    border-radius: var(--card-radius);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(75, 31, 122, 0.2);
}

.stat-item {
    text-align: center;
}

.stat-number {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.stat-title {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Accordion Custom Styling */
.accordion-item {
    border: none;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    background: transparent;
}

.accordion-header .accordion-button {
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    background-color: #fff;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    padding: 20px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.accordion-header .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.accordion-header .accordion-button::after {
    filter: brightness(0.2);
}

.accordion-header .accordion-button:not(.collapsed)::after {
    filter: brightness(1) invert(1);
}

.accordion-body {
    background-color: #fff;
    border-radius: 0 0 12px 12px;
    padding: 25px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    border-top: none;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-top: -5px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

/* Lightbox Gallery Styles */
.gallery-item {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--card-radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 250px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    cursor: pointer;
}

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

.gallery-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: rgba(75, 31, 122, 0.85);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 2rem;
}

.gallery-item:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Lightbox Overlay */
#custom-lightbox {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
    z-index: 10000;
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

#custom-lightbox.active {
    display: flex;
    opacity: 1;
}

.lightbox-content-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 85%;
    max-height: 80%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

#custom-lightbox img {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 75vh;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    object-fit: contain;
}

.lightbox-caption {
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-top: 15px;
    text-align: center;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.lightbox-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: -40px;
    right: 0;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.lightbox-close:hover {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.lightbox-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: #fff;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50%;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.lightbox-arrow:hover {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: #fff;
}

.lightbox-arrow-left {
    left: -70px;
}

.lightbox-arrow-right {
    right: -70px;
}

/* Forms */
.form-control, .form-select {
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 12px 18px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    background-color: var(--bg-warm-1);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.form-control:focus, .form-select:focus {
    border-color: var(--secondary-color);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(64, 145, 108, 0.15);
    background-color: #fff;
}

/* Contact Info Box */
.contact-info-card {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--card-radius);
    padding: 40px;
    height: 100%;
}

.contact-info-card h3 {
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
}

.contact-info-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.contact-info-list li {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.contact-info-list li i {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    margin-top: 3px;
}

.contact-info-list li a {
    color: #fff;
}

.contact-info-list li a:hover {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.social-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
}

.social-links a {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.social-links a:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent-gold);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* Map Wrapper */
.map-wrapper {
    border-radius: var(--card-radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    height: 400px;
    border: 4px solid #fff;
}

/* Testimonial slider custom styling */
.testimonial-card {
    background-color: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--card-radius);
    padding: 40px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    margin: 10px;
}

.testimonial-rating {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.testimonial-text {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.testimonial-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
}

.testimonial-avatar {
    width: 55px;
    height: 55px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--secondary-light);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-weight: 700;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.testimonial-info h4 {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.testimonial-info p {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 0;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Enhanced Interactive Footer Styles */
footer {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #1a0b2e 0%, #0a0412 100%);
    padding: 85px 0 0 0;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    border-top: 4px solid var(--accent-gold);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

footer::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: 15%;
    width: 250px;
    height: 250px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(230, 0, 110, 0.04) 0%, transparent 70%);
    z-index: 1;
    filter: blur(40px);
    pointer-events: none;
}

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

footer h4 {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 12px;
}

footer h4::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 35px;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: var(--accent-gold);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

footer p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

footer ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding-left: 0;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

footer ul li {
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

footer ul li a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0;
}

footer ul li a::before {
    content: '→';
    opacity: 0;
    width: 0;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    display: inline-block;
}

footer ul li a:hover {
    color: var(--accent-gold) !important;
    padding-left: 5px;
}

footer ul li a:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
    width: 15px;
    margin-right: 5px;
}

/* Contact information list in footer */
.footer-contact-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding-left: 0;
}

.footer-contact-list li {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.footer-contact-list li i {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-top: 2px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.footer-contact-list li span,
.footer-contact-list li a {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.footer-contact-list li a:hover {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* Enhanced footer social media circle buttons */
.footer-socials {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 25px;
}

.footer-socials a {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-socials a:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent-gold);
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
    color: var(--primary-color) !important;
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.08) rotate(8deg);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(255, 176, 58, 0.3);
}

/* Footer Bottom Section styling */
.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    padding: 30px 0;
    margin-top: 60px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.footer-bottom a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.footer-bottom a:hover {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* Sticky Action Widgets */
/* Back To Top Button */
.back-to-top {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 95px;
    right: 25px;
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: #fff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1rem;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    z-index: 999;
}

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

.back-to-top:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent-gold);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* WhatsApp Floating Button */
.whatsapp-float {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 30px;
    right: 25px;
    width: 55px;
    height: 55px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: #25D366;
    color: #fff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    z-index: 999;
}

.whatsapp-float:hover {
    color: #fff;
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(10deg);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35);
}

/* Mobile Sticky CTAs bar at bottom */
.mobile-sticky-cta {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background-color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 -5px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    display: none;
    z-index: 999;
    padding: 10px 15px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.mobile-sticky-cta .btn {
    flex: 1;
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 12px 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 5px;
}

.inner-hero {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    padding: 135px 0 80px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Custom Backgrounds for Sub-Page Banners */
.inner-hero-about { background-image: url('../images/about-classroom.png'); }
.inner-hero-why { background-image: url('../images/course-diploma.png'); }
.inner-hero-diploma { background-image: url('../images/course-diploma.png'); }
.inner-hero-advanced { background-image: url('../images/course-advanced.png'); }
.inner-hero-gallery { background-image: url('../images/about-classroom.png'); }
.inner-hero-reviews { background-image: url('../images/course-advanced.png'); }
.inner-hero-contact { background-image: url('../images/hero-bg.png'); }
.inner-hero-legal { background-image: url('../images/hero-bg.png'); }

.inner-hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50px;
    right: -50px;
    width: 250px;
    height: 250px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 176, 58, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
    z-index: 1;
    filter: blur(30px);
}

.inner-hero::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -80px;
    left: -80px;
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(106, 45, 168, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
    z-index: 1;
    filter: blur(40px);
}

.inner-hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(31, 11, 54, 0.96) 0%, rgba(75, 31, 122, 0.90) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.inner-hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    color: #fff;
    text-align: center;
}

.inner-hero-content nav {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.inner-hero .breadcrumb {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 30px;
    padding: 8px 22px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.inner-hero h1 {
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.2rem);
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.inner-hero p.lead {
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 2.5vw, 1.1rem);
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75) !important;
}

.breadcrumb-item, .breadcrumb-item a {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.breadcrumb-item a:hover {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.breadcrumb-item.active {
    color: #fff;
}

.breadcrumb-item + .breadcrumb-item::before {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
}

/* Scroll reveal helper classes */
.reveal {
    position: relative;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: 0.8s all ease;
}

.reveal.active {
    opacity: 1;
}

.reveal.fade-bottom {
    transform: translateY(50px);
}

.reveal.fade-bottom.active {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.reveal.fade-left {
    transform: translateX(-50px);
}

.reveal.fade-left.active {
    transform: translateX(0);
}

.reveal.fade-right {
    transform: translateX(50px);
}

.reveal.fade-right.active {
    transform: translateX(0);
}

/* Responsive Breakpoints adjustments */
/* Responsive Breakpoints adjustments */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .navbar > .container {
        flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
        justify-content: space-between !important;
    }
    
    .navbar-brand {
        max-width: 75%;
    }

    .navbar-logo-img {
        height: 60px !important;
        max-height: 60px !important;
        width: 180px !important;
        max-width: 180px !important;
    }

    .inner-hero {
        padding: 100px 0 50px 0 !important;
    }

    .offcanvas, .offcanvas-lg {
        position: fixed !important;
        top: 0 !important;
        left: 0 !important;
        right: 0 !important;
        bottom: 0 !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        height: 100vh !important;
        max-height: 100vh !important;
        background-color: #ffffff !important;
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        z-index: 1045 !important;
        border: none !important;
        transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1) !important;
    }
    
    .offcanvas-header {
        flex-shrink: 0;
        padding: 20px 24px;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
        background-color: #ffffff !important;
        position: sticky;
        top: 0;
        z-index: 1050;
    }
    
    .offcanvas-header .btn-close {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
        padding: 10px;
        margin: -10px;
        opacity: 0.8;
        transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    }
    
    .offcanvas-header .btn-close:hover {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: rotate(90deg);
    }
    
    .offcanvas-body {
        flex-grow: 1;
        padding: 24px;
        background-color: #ffffff !important;
        overflow-y: auto !important;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    }
    
    .offcanvas-body .navbar-nav {
        gap: 8px;
    }
    
    .offcanvas-body .nav-link {
        font-family: var(--font-headings);
        font-weight: 700;
        font-size: 1.02rem !important;
        color: var(--text-dark) !important;
        padding: 12px 16px !important;
        border-radius: 10px;
        transition: var(--transition-smooth);
        display: block;
        min-height: 48px; /* Touch-friendly tap target minimum 48px height */
        line-height: 24px;
        border-bottom: none !important;
    }
    
    .offcanvas-body .nav-link:hover,
    .offcanvas-body .nav-link.active {
        background-color: var(--secondary-light) !important;
        color: var(--primary-color) !important;
        padding-left: 22px !important;
    }
    
    /* Courses mobile dropdown nested optimization */
    .offcanvas-body .dropdown-menu {
        display: block !important;
        position: static !important;
        float: none !important;
        background-color: #FAF9F6 !important;
        border-left: 3px solid var(--secondary-color) !important;
        border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0 !important;
        padding: 8px 15px !important;
        margin: 5px 16px 12px 16px !important;
        box-shadow: none !important;
        border-top: none !important;
        border-right: none !important;
        border-bottom: none !important;
    }

    .offcanvas-body .dropdown-toggle::after {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .offcanvas-body .nav-item.dropdown > .nav-link {
        pointer-events: none !important;
        color: var(--primary-color) !important;
        font-weight: 800;
        opacity: 0.9;
        background-color: transparent !important;
        padding-left: 16px !important;
    }
    
    .offcanvas-body .dropdown-item {
        padding: 12px 16px !important;
        font-size: 0.95rem !important;
        font-weight: 600;
        border-radius: 8px;
        color: var(--text-dark) !important;
        transition: var(--transition-smooth);
        min-height: 44px;
        display: block;
    }
    
    .offcanvas-body .dropdown-item:hover {
        background-color: rgba(64, 145, 108, 0.1) !important;
        color: var(--primary-color) !important;
    }
    
    /* Full-width premium CTA button inside mobile collapse */
    .offcanvas-body .btn-premium {
        width: 100% !important;
        padding: 14px 20px !important;
        font-size: 0.9rem !important;
        justify-content: center;
        margin-top: 12px;
        border-radius: 12px !important;
    }
    
    /* Perfect logo and toggler vertical centering */
    .navbar > .container {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
        justify-content: space-between !important;
        align-items: center !important;
    }
    
    .navbar-toggler {
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        min-height: 48px !important; /* Accessibility minimum tap size */
        min-width: 48px !important;
        padding: 6px !important;
        margin: 0 !important;
        border-radius: 8px !important;
    }
    
    /* Backdrop overlay behind offcanvas side drawer */
    .offcanvas-backdrop.show {
        opacity: 0.65 !important;
        backdrop-filter: blur(4px) !important;
        background-color: var(--text-dark) !important;
    }
    
    .hero-section {
        padding: 120px 0 60px 0;
    }
    
    .stats-counter-section {
        margin-top: 0;
        border-radius: 0;
        padding: 40px 0;
    }
    
    .section-padding {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .section-padding {
        padding: 50px 0; /* Compact margins, less excessive white space */
    }
    
    .mobile-sticky-cta {
        display: flex !important; /* Restore mobile sticky bottom CTA bar */
        gap: 10px;
        padding: 12px 15px calc(12px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom)) 15px;
        height: calc(72px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom));
        align-items: center;
    }
    
    .mobile-sticky-cta .btn {
        flex: 1;
        height: 48px; /* Touch-friendly tap target minimum 48px height */
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        font-size: 0.82rem;
        padding: 0 8px;
        border-radius: 12px;
    }
    
    body {
        padding-bottom: calc(85px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom)) !important; /* Space for CTA bar + safe area */
    }
    
    .back-to-top {
        bottom: calc(175px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom)) !important; /* Stacked above whatsapp with exactly 20px spacing */
        right: 20px;
        width: 48px; /* Touch friendly sizing */
        height: 48px;
        font-size: 1.2rem;
        z-index: 1000;
    }
    
    .whatsapp-float {
        bottom: calc(100px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom)) !important; /* Offset above CTA bar */
        right: 20px;
        width: 55px; /* Touch friendly sizing */
        height: 55px;
        font-size: 1.8rem;
        z-index: 1000;
    }
    
    .lightbox-arrow {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }
    
    .lightbox-arrow-left {
        left: -15px;
        background: rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    }
    
    .lightbox-arrow-right {
        right: -15px;
        background: rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    }
    
    .lightbox-content-wrapper {
        max-width: 95%;
    }
    
    /* Layout alignments & Spacings */
    .row {
        margin-left: -10px;
        margin-right: -10px;
    }
    .col-12, .col-md-6, .col-lg-3, .col-lg-4, .col-lg-6 {
        padding-left: 10px;
        padding-right: 10px;
    }
    
    /* Responsive typography rules */
    h1 { font-size: 2.2rem !important; }
    h2 { font-size: 1.8rem !important; }
    h3 { font-size: 1.5rem !important; }
    .lead { font-size: 0.95rem !important; }

    /* Hero Carousel Mobile Optimization */
    .hero-carousel-wrapper {
        min-height: 500px !important;
        height: 75vh !important;
    }
    .hero-carousel-wrapper .carousel-item {
        min-height: 500px !important;
        height: 75vh !important;
        padding: 160px 15px 40px 15px !important;
    }
    .hero-carousel-wrapper .carousel-item .container {
        align-items: flex-start !important;
        padding-top: 175px !important;
    }
    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 1.85rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 12px;
        line-height: 1.25;
    }
    .hero-content p {
        font-size: 0.9rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 22px;
        padding: 0 15px;
    }
    .hero-pill-badge {
        font-size: 0.72rem !important;
        padding: 6px 12px !important;
        margin-bottom: 15px !important;
    }
    .hero-badge-iso {
        top: 92px !important;
        left: 10px !important;
        padding: 5px 8px !important;
        gap: 6px !important;
        border-radius: 8px !important;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) !important;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) !important;
    }
    .iso-icon-wrapper {
        width: 22px !important;
        height: 22px !important;
        font-size: 0.8rem !important;
        border-radius: 5px !important;
    }
    .iso-title {
        font-size: 0.65rem !important;
        font-weight: 800 !important;
    }
    .iso-desc {
        display: none !important; /* Hide description on mobile to save space */
    }

    .hero-badge-career {
        display: flex !important; /* Force visible on mobile */
        bottom: auto !important;
        top: 92px !important;
        right: 10px !important;
        padding: 5px 8px !important;
        gap: 6px !important;
        border-radius: 8px !important;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) !important;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) !important;
    }
    .career-icon-wrapper {
        width: 22px !important;
        height: 22px !important;
        font-size: 0.8rem !important;
        border-radius: 5px !important;
    }
    .career-title {
        font-size: 0.65rem !important;
        font-weight: 800 !important;
    }
    .career-desc {
        display: none !important; /* Hide description on mobile to save space */
    }
    .hero-content .btn-premium {
        padding: 10px 16px !important;
        font-size: 0.78rem !important;
        white-space: nowrap !important;
        display: inline-flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
    }

    /* Mobile-Optimized Carousel Controls */
    .carousel-control-prev,
    .carousel-control-next {
        width: 36px !important;
        height: 36px !important;
        background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35) !important;
        border-radius: 50% !important;
    }
    .carousel-control-prev {
        left: 8px !important;
    }
    .carousel-control-next {
        right: 8px !important;
    }
    .carousel-control-prev-icon,
    .carousel-control-next-icon {
        width: 1.1rem !important;
        height: 1.1rem !important;
        background-size: 100% 100% !important;
    }

    /* Mobile-Optimized Stats Section Swipe Carousel */
    .stats-counter-section {
        margin-top: -55px !important;
        padding: 25px 0 15px 0 !important;
        border-radius: 24px !important;
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(75, 31, 122, 0.96) 0%, rgba(90, 36, 150, 0.96) 100%) !important;
        backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
        box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
    }
    .stats-counter-section .row {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
        overflow-x: auto !important;
        scroll-snap-type: x mandatory !important;
        scroll-behavior: smooth !important;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
        padding: 0 20px !important;
        margin: 0 !important;
    }
    .stats-counter-section .row::-webkit-scrollbar {
        display: none !important;
    }
    .stats-counter-section .row {
        -ms-overflow-style: none !important;
        scrollbar-width: none !important;
    }
    .stats-counter-section .row > [class*="col-"] {
        flex: 0 0 82% !important;
        max-width: 82% !important;
        scroll-snap-align: center !important;
        margin-right: 15px !important;
        padding: 10px !important;
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        height: 145px !important;
        border: none !important;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) !important;
        border-radius: 16px !important;
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    }
    .stats-counter-section .row > [class*="col-"]:last-child {
        margin-right: 0 !important;
    }
    .stats-counter-section .stat-item {
        padding: 0 !important;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .stats-counter-section .stat-number {
        font-size: 2.2rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 6px !important;
    }
    .stats-counter-section .stat-title {
        font-size: 0.8rem !important;
        letter-spacing: 0.5px !important;
        line-height: 1.3 !important;
        font-weight: 700 !important;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) !important;
    }
    .stats-dots {
        margin-top: 10px !important;
    }
    .stats-dot {
        width: 8px;
        height: 8px;
        background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
        border-radius: 50%;
        display: inline-block;
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
        cursor: pointer;
    }
    .stats-dot.active {
        background-color: var(--accent-gold) !important;
        transform: scale(1.25);
    }

    /* Course Card Buttons Optimization */
    .course-card-body .d-flex {
        gap: 12px !important;
    }
    .course-card-body .btn-premium {
        flex: 1 !important;
        padding: 10px 12px !important;
        font-size: 0.8rem !important;
        text-align: center;
        justify-content: center;
        white-space: nowrap;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .navbar-brand {
        gap: 6px;
    }
    .navbar-logo-img {
        height: 48px !important;
        max-height: 48px !important;
        width: 144px !important;
        max-width: 144px !important;
    }
    
    .hero-content .d-flex {
        flex-direction: row !important;
        flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
        justify-content: space-between !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        gap: 10px !important;
    }
    .hero-content .btn-premium {
        flex: 1 !important;
        padding: 10px 5px !important;
        font-size: 0.76rem !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        white-space: nowrap !important;
    }
    
    .hero-carousel-wrapper .carousel-item {
        padding-top: 0 !important;
        min-height: 520px;
    }
    .hero-carousel-wrapper .carousel-item .container {
        padding-top: 150px !important;
    }
    .hero-badge-iso {
        top: 86px !important;
    }
    .hero-badge-career {
        top: 86px !important;
    }
    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 1.8rem !important;
    }
    
    /* Hero badges size optimizations */
    .hero-badge-iso, .hero-badge-career {
        padding: 6px 10px !important;
    }
    .hero-badge-iso span, .hero-badge-career span {
        font-size: 0.72rem !important;
    }
    .hero-badge-iso i, .hero-badge-career i {
        font-size: 1rem !important;
    }
    
    /* Counter grids positioning */
    .stat-item {
        padding: 20px 10px;
    }
    .stat-number {
        font-size: 2rem !important;
    }
    
    /* Contact Forms scale adjustment */
    .premium-card {
        padding: 25px 20px !important;
    }
}

/* About Section Enhancements */
.about-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    padding-right: 15px;
    padding-bottom: 15px;
}

.about-image-frame {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: 3px solid var(--accent-gold);
    border-radius: 20px;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: translate(15px, 15px);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.about-image-wrapper:hover .about-image-frame {
    transform: translate(8px, 8px);
}

.floating-experience-stamp {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 30px;
    left: -20px;
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    z-index: 3;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(75, 31, 122, 0.25);
    border: 2px solid var(--accent-gold);
    animation: floatAnimation 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.stamp-num {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    line-height: 1;
}

.stamp-text {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.about-feature-card {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background-color: #fff;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    height: 100%;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-feature-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.feat-icon-wrapper {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.about-feature-card:hover .feat-icon-wrapper {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
}

.feat-iso {
    background-color: #E8F5E9;
    color: #2E7D32;
}

.feat-mentors {
    background-color: #FFF3E0;
    color: #EF6C00;
}

.feat-lab {
    background-color: #E3F2FD;
    color: #1565C0;
}

.feat-placement {
    background-color: #F3E5F5;
    color: #6A1B9A;
}

.feat-title {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.feat-desc {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 0;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .about-image-wrapper {
        padding-right: 0;
        padding-bottom: 0;
        margin-bottom: 30px;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .about-image-frame {
        display: none;
    }
    .floating-experience-stamp {
        left: 50%;
        bottom: -20px;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
        animation: none;
    }
}

/* Competitor-Inspired Premium Card Style */
.competitor-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 40px;
    padding: 45px 35px 35px 35px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    position: relative;
}

.competitor-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
}

/* Squircle Icon wrapper with gradient and glowing shadow */
.squircle-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.competitor-card:hover .squircle-icon {
    transform: scale(1.08) translateY(-2px);
}

/* Gradients for Squircles */
.gradient-magenta {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EC4899 0%, #8B5CF6 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.35);
}

.gradient-orange {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFB03A 0%, #FF6F00 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(255, 111, 0, 0.35);
}

.gradient-green {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A7F3D0 0%, #10B981 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.35);
}

.gradient-blue {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #38BDF8 0%, #0284C7 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.35);
}

.gradient-pink {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F472B6 0%, #DB2777 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(219, 39, 119, 0.35);
}

.gradient-forest {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #34D399 0%, #047857 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(4, 120, 87, 0.35);
}

.competitor-card h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.competitor-card p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #6B7280;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

/* Learn More Link */
.card-learn-more {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #F43F5E;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    margin-top: auto;
}

.card-learn-more i {
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.competitor-card:hover .card-learn-more {
    color: #E11D48;
}

.competitor-card:hover .card-learn-more i {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* Career Section Cards Styles */
.career-card-premium {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 30px;
    padding: 40px 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    height: 100%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    text-align: left;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.career-card-premium:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.career-icon-premium {
    width: 55px;
    height: 55px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.career-card-premium:hover .career-icon-premium {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-5deg);
}

.career-card-premium h5 {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.career-card-premium p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #6B7280;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Watermark backdrop initials for premium careers */
.career-card-premium::before {
    content: attr(data-initial);
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -15px;
    right: 15px;
    font-size: 5.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: rgba(75, 31, 122, 0.02);
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    line-height: 1;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.career-card-premium:hover::before {
    color: rgba(75, 31, 122, 0.05);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Individual card hover border glows */
.career-card-premium.glow-magenta:hover { border-color: rgba(236, 72, 153, 0.15); }
.career-card-premium.glow-blue:hover { border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15); }
.career-card-premium.glow-orange:hover { border-color: rgba(255, 176, 58, 0.15); }
.career-card-premium.glow-forest:hover { border-color: rgba(230, 0, 110, 0.15); }

/* Vertical Journey Timeline Styles */
.timeline-pill {
    background: rgba(75, 31, 122, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(75, 31, 122, 0.1);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.pill-dot-red {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background-color: #F43F5E;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-block;
    animation: pulseEffect 2s infinite;
}

.text-highlight-magenta {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EC4899 0%, #8B5CF6 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.btn-gradient-start {
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #FF5E36, #F43F5E);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    padding: 14px 32px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.35);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.btn-gradient-start:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.45);
}

.btn-gradient-start i {
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-gradient-start:hover i {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* Timeline Container */
.timeline-container {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 50px;
}

/* Continuous gradient line on left */
.timeline-line {
    position: absolute;
    top: 5px;
    bottom: 5px;
    left: 14px;
    width: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #F43F5E 0%, #FFB03A 30%, #10B981 65%, #0284C7 100%);
    border-radius: 10px;
}

/* Individual timeline item */
.timeline-item {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 45px;
}

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

/* Concentric circles indicator node */
.timeline-node {
    position: absolute;
    left: -50px;
    top: 2px;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 2;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px #ffffff;
}

.node-inner {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

/* Step specific colors */
.step-1-node { border: 3.5px solid #F43F5E; }
.step-1-node .node-inner { background-color: #F43F5E; }

.step-2-node { border: 3.5px solid #FF9F1C; }
.step-2-node .node-inner { background-color: #FF9F1C; }

.step-3-node { border: 3.5px solid #10B981; }
.step-3-node .node-inner { background-color: #10B981; }

.step-4-node { border: 3.5px solid #0284C7; }
.step-4-node .node-inner { background-color: #0284C7; }

/* Text configurations */
.timeline-content {
    padding-top: 2px;
}

.timeline-step-label {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.text-magenta { color: #F43F5E; }
.text-orange { color: #FF9F1C; }
.text-green { color: #10B981; }
.text-blue { color: #0284C7; }

.timeline-content h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.timeline-content p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #6B7280;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .timeline-container {
        margin-top: 40px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .timeline-container {
        padding-left: 35px;
    }
    .timeline-line {
        left: 9px;
    }
    .timeline-node {
        left: -35px;
        width: 22px;
        height: 22px;
    }
    .node-inner {
        width: 8px;
        height: 8px;
    }
}

/* Hands-On Lab Section Custom Styles */
.lab-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 25px;
    left: 25px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 16px 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    z-index: 3;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.lab-badge:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.lab-badge i {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.lab-badge h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.lab-badge p {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Feature Cards list inside Lab Section */
.lab-feature-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.lab-feature-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 24px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.lab-feature-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    border-color: rgba(75, 31, 122, 0.1);
}

.lab-feature-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background-color: rgba(75, 31, 122, 0.05);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.lab-feature-item:hover .lab-feature-icon {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.lab-feature-text h5 {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.lab-feature-text p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: #6B7280;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* About Us Page Custom Styles */

/* Mission & Vision Cards */
.about-mission-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 30px;
    padding: 50px 40px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.015);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), 
                box-shadow 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), 
                border-color 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
}

.about-mission-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    bottom: -60px;
    right: -60px;
    filter: blur(40px);
    opacity: 0.15;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), 
                opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: -1;
}

.about-mission-card.mission-glow::after {
    background: radial-gradient(circle, #38BDF8 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 70%);
}

.about-mission-card.vision-glow::after {
    background: radial-gradient(circle, #FFB03A 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 70%);
}

.about-mission-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.01);
}

.about-mission-card.mission-glow:hover { 
    border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.35) !important; 
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.08), 0 0 35px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.03) !important;
}

.about-mission-card.vision-glow:hover { 
    border-color: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.35) !important; 
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(255, 111, 0, 0.08), 0 0 35px rgba(255, 111, 0, 0.03) !important;
}

.about-mission-card:hover::after {
    transform: scale(1.6);
    opacity: 0.35;
}

.mission-icon-box {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.about-mission-card:hover .mission-icon-box {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
}

.about-mission-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.about-mission-card p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #6B7280;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Value Pillar Cards - Upgraded Left Aligned */
.value-card-premium {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 26px;
    padding: 35px 30px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.01);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    text-align: left;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.value-card-premium:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.value-icon-premium {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 15px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.value-card-premium:hover .value-icon-premium {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-5deg);
}

.value-card-premium h5 {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.value-card-premium p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #6B7280;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Magazine Quote Block */
.founder-quote-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    padding: 30px 40px;
    background: rgba(75, 31, 122, 0.03);
    border-left: 5px solid var(--primary-color);
    border-radius: 4px 24px 24px 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.quote-icon-left {
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    left: 20px;
    font-size: 5rem;
    color: rgba(75, 31, 122, 0.04);
    pointer-events: none;
    line-height: 1;
}

.founder-quote {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.founder-signature-block h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* Campus Tour Visitor Card */
.visitor-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 30px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.visitor-header {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color) 0%, #4b1f7a 100%);
    padding: 35px 30px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.visitor-header i {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.visitor-header h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.visitor-body {
    padding: 40px 30px;
}

.visitor-body p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #6B7280;
}

.visitor-info-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background-color: rgba(75, 31, 122, 0.05);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Specificity override for inner-hero lead text opacity */
.inner-hero p.lead.text-white-50 {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Premium UI/UX Enhancements (Animations, Transitions & Effects)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Glassmorphism Navbar */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .navbar {
        background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75) !important;
        backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) !important;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .navbar {
        background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) !important;
        backdrop-filter: blur(10px) !important;
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px) !important;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
    }
}

/* Elegant Navbar Link Hover Underline */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .navbar-nav .nav-link {
        position: relative;
    }
    .navbar-nav .nav-link::after {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        bottom: 0;
        left: 16px;
        right: 16px;
        height: 2px;
        background-color: var(--secondary-color);
        transform: scaleX(0);
        transform-origin: right;
        transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    }
    .navbar-nav .nav-link:hover::after,
    .navbar-nav .nav-link.active::after {
        transform: scaleX(1);
        transform-origin: left;
    }
}

/* Custom Animated Cursor */
@media (hover: hover) and (pointer: fine) {
    body {
        cursor: none !important;
    }
    a, button, select, input, textarea, .card, .btn, .gallery-item, [role="button"], .offcanvas-header .btn-close {
        cursor: none !important;
    }
    .custom-cursor-dot {
        width: 8px;
        height: 8px;
        background-color: var(--secondary-color);
        border-radius: 50%;
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        transform: translate3d(-50%, -50%, 0);
        pointer-events: none;
        z-index: 99999;
        transition: width 0.2s, height 0.2s, background-color 0.2s;
    }
    .custom-cursor-ring {
        width: 32px;
        height: 32px;
        border: 1.5px solid rgba(64, 145, 108, 0.5);
        border-radius: 50%;
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        transform: translate3d(-50%, -50%, 0);
        pointer-events: none;
        z-index: 99998;
        transition: width 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), 
                    height 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), 
                    border-color 0.3s, 
                    background-color 0.3s;
    }
    .custom-cursor-ring.cursor-hover {
        width: 52px;
        height: 52px;
        background-color: rgba(64, 145, 108, 0.08);
        border-color: var(--secondary-color);
    }
    .custom-cursor-dot.cursor-hover {
        background-color: var(--primary-color);
        width: 4px;
        height: 4px;
    }
}

/* Scroll Reveal & Entry Animations */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
    .reveal-fade-up {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translate3d(0, 40px, 0);
        transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), 
                    transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
        will-change: transform, opacity;
    }
    .reveal-fade-up.active {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
    }
    
    .reveal-scale {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: scale3d(0.95, 0.95, 1) translate3d(0, 20px, 0);
        transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), 
                    transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
        will-change: transform, opacity;
    }
    .reveal-scale.active {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale3d(1, 1, 1) translate3d(0, 0, 0);
    }
}

/* 3D Tilt Effect Container */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
    .tilt-element {
        transform-style: preserve-3d;
        perspective: 1000px;
        transition: transform 0.15s ease-out;
        will-change: transform;
    }
    .tilt-element > * {
        transform: translateZ(20px);
    }
}

/* Hero Ambient Glow Effects */
.hero-carousel-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-carousel-wrapper::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 40vw;
    height: 40vw;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(64, 145, 108, 0.12) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 70%);
    top: -10vw;
    left: -10vw;
    filter: blur(80px);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    animation: floatGlow 20s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}
.hero-carousel-wrapper::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 35vw;
    height: 35vw;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(75, 31, 122, 0.08) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 70%);
    bottom: -10vw;
    right: -10vw;
    filter: blur(80px);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    animation: floatGlow 15s infinite alternate-reverse ease-in-out;
}
@keyframes floatGlow {
    0% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) rotate(0deg) scale(1); }
    100% { transform: translate3d(40px, 40px, 0) rotate(120deg) scale(1.15); }
}

/* Floating shape animation */
.floating-decor-shape {
    position: absolute;
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 30% 70% 70% 30% / 30% 30% 70% 70%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
    animation: morphFloat 10s infinite linear;
}
@keyframes morphFloat {
    0% { transform: rotate(0deg) translateY(0px); border-radius: 30% 70% 70% 30% / 30% 30% 70% 70%; }
    50% { transform: rotate(180deg) translateY(-20px); border-radius: 50% 50% 50% 50%; }
    100% { transform: rotate(360deg) translateY(0px); border-radius: 30% 70% 70% 30% / 30% 30% 70% 70%; }
}

/* Shine effect on premium CTA buttons */
.btn-premium {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.btn-premium::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -150%;
    width: 50%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.25) 50%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 100%);
    transform: skewX(-20deg);
    transition: none;
}
.btn-premium:hover::after {
    left: 200%;
    transition: left 0.8s ease-out;
}

/* Premium Hover Transitions on Cards, Images and Icons */
.course-card, .testimonial-card, .gallery-item, .info-feature-card, .benefit-card {
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), 
                box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}
.course-card:hover, .testimonial-card:hover, .info-feature-card:hover, .benefit-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) !important;
}
.gallery-item img {
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}
.gallery-item:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}
.icon-box-feature i {
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}
.info-feature-card:hover .icon-box-feature i {
    transform: scale(1.15) rotate(5deg);
}

/* Ripple click effect support */
.btn-ripple-container {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.ripple-circle {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    transform: scale(0);
    animation: ripple-effect 0.6s linear;
    pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes ripple-effect {
    to {
        transform: scale(4);
        opacity: 0;
    }
}

/* Premium Desktop Dropdown Hover Effect */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .navbar .nav-item.dropdown {
        position: relative;
    }
    
    .navbar .dropdown-menu {
        display: block !important;
        opacity: 0 !important;
        visibility: hidden !important;
        transform: translateY(10px) !important;
        z-index: 1040 !important;
        transition: opacity 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), 
                    visibility 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), 
                    transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1) !important;
        pointer-events: none;
    }
    
    .navbar .nav-item.dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
        opacity: 1 !important;
        visibility: visible !important;
        transform: translateY(0) !important;
        pointer-events: auto !important;
    }
}

/* MEET Branding Custom Overrides */
.text-success {
    color: var(--secondary-color) !important;
}
.bg-success {
    background-color: var(--secondary-color) !important;
}
.bg-success-subtle {
    background-color: rgba(230, 0, 110, 0.08) !important;
}
.border-success {
    border-color: var(--secondary-color) !important;
}
.badge.bg-success-subtle.text-success {
    background-color: rgba(230, 0, 110, 0.08) !important;
    color: var(--secondary-color) !important;
}

/* Custom shadow/gradient adjustments matching purple/pink brand colors */
.btn-primary-custom:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(75, 31, 122, 0.35) !important;
}
.btn-secondary-custom:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(230, 0, 110, 0.35) !important;
}

/* Force premium bright yellow color for warning text/icons */
.text-warning {
    color: #FFC107 !important;
}

/* Footer Logo Styling */
.footer-logo-img {
    height: 52px;
    width: 156px;
    object-fit: contain;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.footer-logo-img:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Certifications & Accreditations Section
   ========================================================================== */
.cert-badge-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(75, 31, 122, 0.06);
    border-radius: var(--card-radius);
    padding: 30px 20px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.cert-badge-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    border-color: rgba(75, 31, 122, 0.15);
}

.cert-badge-img-wrapper {
    height: 100px;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.cert-badge-img {
    max-height: 100%;
    max-width: 90%;
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

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

/* Mobile-Optimized Certifications Carousel */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .certs-carousel-row {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
        overflow-x: auto !important;
        scroll-snap-type: x mandatory !important;
        scroll-behavior: smooth !important;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
        padding: 10px 20px !important;
        margin: 0 !important;
    }
    .certs-carousel-row::-webkit-scrollbar {
        display: none !important;
    }
    .certs-carousel-row {
        -ms-overflow-style: none !important;
        scrollbar-width: none !important;
    }
    .certs-carousel-row > [class*="col-"] {
        flex: 0 0 85% !important;
        max-width: 85% !important;
        scroll-snap-align: center !important;
        margin-right: 15px !important;
        padding: 0 !important;
    }
    .certs-carousel-row > [class*="col-"]:last-child {
        margin-right: 0 !important;
    }
    .certs-carousel-row .cert-badge-card {
        height: 100% !important;
        min-height: 250px !important;
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        padding: 25px 20px !important;
        border: 1px solid rgba(75, 31, 122, 0.08) !important;
    }
    .certs-dots {
        margin-top: 15px !important;
    }
    .certs-dot {
        width: 8px;
        height: 8px;
        background-color: rgba(75, 31, 122, 0.2);
        border-radius: 50%;
        display: inline-block;
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
        cursor: pointer;
    }
    .certs-dot.active {
        background-color: var(--primary-color) !important;
        transform: scale(1.25);
    }

    /* Footer Spacing Optimization on Mobile */
    footer {
        padding: 45px 0 0 0 !important;
    }
    footer h4 {
        margin-bottom: 15px !important;
        padding-bottom: 8px !important;
    }
    footer ul li {
        margin-bottom: 10px !important;
    }
    .footer-contact-list li {
        margin-bottom: 12px !important;
    }
    .footer-socials {
        margin-top: 15px !important;
    }
    .footer-bottom {
        margin-top: 30px !important;
        padding: 20px 0 !important;
    }
    footer .row {
        --bs-gutter-y: 1.25rem !important;
    }
    footer .mb-4 {
        margin-bottom: 1rem !important;
    }
}