:root {
    --brand: #00A6FF;
    --brand-dark: #0077d9;
    --brand-light: rgba(0, 166, 255, 0.1);
    /* Add this missing variable */
    --muted: #6b7280;
    --bg: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #fbfdff 60%);
    --card-elev: 0 12px 40px rgba(2, 6, 23, 0.06);
    --radius-lg: 18px;
    --radius-md: 12px;
    --card-radius: 12px;
    /* Add this missing variable */
    --max-width: 1200px;
    font-family: "Inter", system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Arial;
}

/* Success Metrics Section - Matching Website Theme */
.success-metrics {
    padding: 4rem 1rem;
    /* background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fbff 0%, #ffffff 100%); */
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.success-metrics::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: url('data:image/svg+xml,<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 100 100"><circle cx="20" cy="20" r="2" fill="%2300A6FF" opacity="0.1"/><circle cx="80" cy="40" r="1" fill="%2300A6FF" opacity="0.1"/><circle cx="40" cy="80" r="1.5" fill="%2300A6FF" opacity="0.1"/></svg>');
    pointer-events: none;
}

.metrics-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.metric-item {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
    border: 1px solid rgba(8, 15, 30, 0.06);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(8, 15, 30, 0.08);
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Gradient border effect on hover */
.metric-item::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00A6FF, #0085CC);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
    border-radius: 20px 20px 0 0;
}

.metric-item:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.metric-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 166, 255, 0.15);
    border-color: rgba(0, 166, 255, 0.2);
}

/* Background pattern for each card */
.metric-item::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    right: -50%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 166, 255, 0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    z-index: -1;
}

.metric-item:hover::after {
    transform: scale(1.2);
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 166, 255, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.metric-item h3 {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00A6FF 0%, #0077d9 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    line-height: 1;
    position: relative;
}

/* Counter animation class for JavaScript */
.metric-item h3.counting {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00A6FF 0%, #0077d9 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.metric-item p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #4a5568;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin: 0;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

/* Individual card hover effects */
.metric-item:nth-child(1):hover {
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 166, 255, 0.15);
}

.metric-item:nth-child(2):hover {
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 166, 255, 0.15);
}

.metric-item:nth-child(3):hover {
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 166, 255, 0.15);
}

.metric-item:nth-child(4):hover {
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 166, 255, 0.15);
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .success-metrics {
        padding: 3rem 1rem;
    }

    .metrics-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .metric-item {
        padding: 2rem 1rem;
    }

    .metric-item h3 {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

    .metric-item p {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
}

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

    .metric-item {
        padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
    }

    .metric-item h3 {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }
}

/* Animation for numbers counting up */
@keyframes countUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(10px);
    }

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

.metric-item.animate h3 {
    animation: countUp 0.6s ease forwards;
}

.metric-item.animate p {
    animation: countUp 0.6s ease 0.2s forwards;
    opacity: 0;
    animation-fill-mode: forwards;
}

/* Enhanced Page Loader CSS with Transparent Theme */
.page-loader {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    /* Transparent white background */
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    /* Frosted glass effect */
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 9999;
    transition: opacity 0.8s ease, visibility 0.8s ease;
}

.page-loader.hidden {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
}

.page-loader.logo-transitioning {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    /* More transparent during transition */
}

.loader-content {
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--brand, #0077d9);
    position: relative;
}

.logo-container {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* Logo Styling */
.loader-logo {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: all 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
    transform-origin: center center;
}

.logo-img {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 15px rgba(0, 119, 217, 0.3));
}

/* Text Logo Alternative */
.logo-text {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.2rem;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 15px rgba(0, 119, 217, 0.3));
}

.logo-connect {
    color: var(--brand, #0077d9);
}

.logo-growth {
    color: var(--accent, #00A6FF);
}

/* Loading Ring Animation */
.loading-ring {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    border: 3px solid rgba(0, 119, 217, 0.1);
    border-top: 3px solid var(--brand, #0077d9);
    border-radius: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    animation: spin 1.5s linear infinite;
    z-index: 1;
}

@keyframes spin {
    0% {
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(0deg);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(360deg);
    }
}

/* Loading Text */
.loading-text {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    opacity: 0.8;
    animation: pulse-text 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse-text {

    0%,
    100% {
        opacity: 0.8;
    }

    50% {
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

/* Progress Bar */
.loading-progress {
    width: 200px;
    height: 4px;
    background: rgba(0, 119, 217, 0.2);
    border-radius: 2px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.progress-bar {
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand, #0077d9), var(--accent, #00A6FF));
    border-radius: 2px;
    width: 0%;
    transition: width 0.3s ease;
    animation: shimmer 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes shimmer {
    0% {
        background-position: -200px 0;
    }

    100% {
        background-position: 200px 0;
    }
}

/* Logo Transition Animation */
.loader-logo.transitioning {
    position: fixed !important;
    z-index: 10000;
    animation: logoTransition 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94) forwards;
}

@keyframes logoTransition {
    0% {
        transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
        opacity: 1;
    }

    50% {
        transform: translate(-40vw, -40vh) scale(0.8);
        opacity: 0.8;
    }

    100% {
        transform: translate(-45vw, -45vh) scale(0.4);
        opacity: 0;
    }
}

/* Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .logo-img {
        width: 60px;
        height: 60px;

    }

    .logo-text {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }



    @keyframes logoTransition {
        0% {
            transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
            opacity: 1;
        }

        50% {
            transform: translate(-35vw, -40vh) scale(0.7);
            opacity: 0.8;
        }

        100% {
            transform: translate(-40vw, -45vh) scale(0.3);
            opacity: 0;
        }
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .logo-img {
        width: 50px;
        height: 50px;
    }

    .logo-text {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }

    @keyframes logoTransition {
        0% {
            transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
            opacity: 1;
        }

        50% {
            transform: translate(-30vw, -35vh) scale(0.6);
            opacity: 0.8;
        }

        100% {
            transform: translate(-35vw, -40vh) scale(0.25);
            opacity: 0;
        }
    }
}


.fade-in-up {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

.fade-in-up.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Sticky CTA Bar CSS */
.sticky-cta {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand), var(--brand-dark));
    padding: 1rem;
    z-index: 1000;
    transform: translateY(100%);
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
    box-shadow: 0 -4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.sticky-cta.visible {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.sticky-cta-content {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    color: #fff;
}

.sticky-cta-text strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.sticky-cta-text span {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.sticky-cta-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.sticky-btn {
    padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.sticky-btn.primary {
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--brand);
}

.sticky-btn.secondary {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.sticky-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .sticky-cta-content {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0.6rem;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .sticky-cta-buttons {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

/* tb CTA Bar CSS */
.tb-cta {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand), var(--brand-dark));
    padding: 1rem;
    z-index: 1000;
    transform: translateY(100%);
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
    box-shadow: 0 -4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.tb-cta.visible {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.tb-cta-content {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    color: #fff;
}

.tb-cta-text strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.tb-cta-text span {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.tb-cta-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.tb-btn {
    padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.tb-btn.primary {
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--brand);
}

.tb-btn.secondary {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.tb-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .tb-cta-content {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0.6rem;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .tb-cta-buttons {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

/* Enhanced Hero Video Styling */
.responsive-video-container {
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 56.25%;
    /* 16:9 Aspect Ratio */
    height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    max-width: 100%;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: var(--card-elev);
}

.responsive-video-container iframe {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 12px;
}

/* Mentor Call Modal Styling */
.mentor-call-content {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 2rem;
}

.mentor-call-content h2 {
    color: var(--brand);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.mentor-call-content p {
    color: #666;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.mentor-call-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    justify-content: center;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .mentor-call-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .mentor-call-content h2 {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    .mentor-call-content p {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
}

/* Course Timeline CSS */
.course-timeline-section {
    padding: 4rem 1rem;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fbff 0%, #ffffff 100%);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.timeline-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.timeline-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0b1220;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.timeline-title .highlight {
    color: var(--brand);
}

.timeline-title .highlight::after {
    content: none;
    /* This will remove the underline */
}

.timeline-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.timeline-container {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.timeline-line {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--brand), var(--brand-dark));
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.timeline-item {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease forwards;
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(2) {
    animation-delay: 0.1s;
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(3) {
    animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(4) {
    animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(5) {
    animation-delay: 0.4s;
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(6) {
    animation-delay: 0.5s;
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(7) {
    animation-delay: 0.6s;
}

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

.timeline-item.up {
    justify-content: flex-end;
}

.timeline-item.down {
    justify-content: flex-start;
}

.timeline-content {
    width: 45%;
    background: #fff;
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(8, 15, 30, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    position: relative;
}

.timeline-item.up .timeline-content {
    margin-right: 2rem;
}

.timeline-item.down .timeline-content {
    margin-left: 2rem;
}

.timeline-content:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(8, 15, 30, 0.12);
    border-color: var(--brand);
}

.timeline-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand), var(--brand-dark));
    color: #fff;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.timeline-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0b1220;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.timeline-content p {
    color: var(--muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.timeline-content ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.timeline-content li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.timeline-content li::before {
    content: '✓';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--brand);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.timeline-marker {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    background: var(--brand);
    border: 4px solid #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 166, 255, 0.3);
    z-index: 2;
}

.timeline-marker::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}

/* Arrow indicators */
.timeline-item.up .timeline-content::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    right: -10px;
    top: 50%;
    width: 0;
    height: 0;
    border-top: 10px solid transparent;
    border-bottom: 10px solid transparent;
    border-left: 10px solid #fff;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
}

.timeline-item.down .timeline-content::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: -10px;
    top: 50%;
    width: 0;
    height: 0;
    border-top: 10px solid transparent;
    border-bottom: 10px solid transparent;
    border-right: 10px solid #fff;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .timeline-line {
        left: 30px;
    }

    .timeline-item {
        justify-content: flex-start !important;
    }

    .timeline-content {
        width: calc(100% - 80px);
        margin-left: 60px !important;
        margin-right: 0 !important;
    }

    .timeline-marker {
        left: 30px;
    }

    .timeline-item.up .timeline-content::after,
    .timeline-item.down .timeline-content::after {
        left: -10px;
        border-right: 10px solid #fff;
        border-left: none;
    }

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

/* Urgency Banner CSS */
.urgency-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF6B35 0%, #F7931E 100%);
    padding: 1rem 0;
    color: #fff;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.urgency-banner::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1), transparent);
    animation: urgency-shine 3s infinite;
}

@keyframes urgency-shine {
    0% {
        left: -100%;
    }

    100% {
        left: 100%;
    }
}

.urgency-content {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    text-align: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.urgency-icon {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    animation: urgency-pulse 1.5s infinite;
}

@keyframes urgency-pulse {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: scale(1);
    }

    50% {
        transform: scale(1.2);
    }
}

.urgency-text {
    font-weight: 500;
}

.urgency-text strong {
    font-weight: 700;
}

.seats-left {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.urgency-timer {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.timer-item {
    text-align: center;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    padding: 0.5rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    min-width: 50px;
}

.timer-number {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.timer-label {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

/* Hero Badge Styling */
.hero-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF6B35 0%, #F7931E 100%);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 25px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    animation: pulse-badge 2s infinite;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.3);
}

.hero-badge::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), transparent);
    animation: shine 3s infinite;
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0b1220;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    line-height: 3.5;
}

.hero-title .highlight {
    color: var(--brand);
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.hero-title .highlight::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -2px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand), var(--brand-dark));
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.hero-title .highlight::after {
    content: none;
    /* This will remove the underline */
}

.hero-subtitle {
    color: black;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}


@keyframes pulse-badge {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: scale(1);
    }

    50% {
        transform: scale(1.05);
    }
}

@keyframes shine {
    0% {
        left: -100%;
    }

    100% {
        left: 100%;
    }
}


/* Basic reset */
body {
    margin: 0;
    background: var(--bg);
    color: #0b1220;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
}

img {
    max-width: 100%;
    display: block;
}

/* Header */
.site-header {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(8, 15, 30, 0.04);
    padding: 0.25rem 0;
}

.brand {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--brand);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .6rem;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* --- ENHANCED NAVBAR STYLES --- */
.nav-link {
    color: #0b1220;
    opacity: .85;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 4px;
    /* REFINED: Smoother cubic-bezier transition */
    transition: color 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

.nav-link::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 0%;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #004085, #007bff);
    /* REFINED: Smoother, slightly faster underline animation */
    transition: width 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--brand);
    opacity: 1;
    /* REFINED: Slightly more pronounced movement */
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.nav-link.active {
    color: var(--brand);
    opacity: 1;
}

/* NEW: Styles for the mobile navbar toggler */
.navbar-toggler {
    border: none;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
}

.navbar-toggler:focus {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(0, 166, 255, 0.25);
}

.navbar-toggler-icon {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 30 30'%3e%3cpath stroke='rgba(11, 18, 32, 0.85)' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-miterlimit='10' stroke-width='2.5' d='M4 7h22M4 15h22M4 23h22'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

/* NEW: Styles for the collapsed mobile menu */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .navbar-collapse {
        margin-top: 0.5rem;
        padding: 1rem;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
        border-radius: var(--radius-md);
        box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(8, 15, 30, 0.1);
        backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
        border: 1px solid rgba(8, 15, 30, 0.05);
    }

    .navbar-nav .nav-link {
        padding: .75rem .2rem;
        /* More vertical space for tapping */
    }

    /* Stack CTAs vertically and centered in mobile menu */
    .navbar-collapse .right-cta-group {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch !important;
        gap: 0.75rem !important;
        margin-top: 1rem;
    }

    .navbar-collapse .whatsapp-wrapper {
        justify-content: center;
        margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }

    /* Hide seat indicator in collapsed menu for cleanliness */
    .navbar-collapse .seat-indicator-wrapper {
        display: none !important;
    }
}

/* --- END OF NAVBAR ENHANCEMENTS --- */

/* CTA buttons */
.cta-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00A6FF, #0077d9);
    border: none;
    padding: 0.8rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 600;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.cta-primary::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), transparent);
    transition: left 0.5s;
}

.cta-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 166, 255, 0.2);
}

.cta-primary:hover::before {
    left: 100%;
}

.cta-outline {
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: .42rem .85rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 18, 32, 0.08);
    background: transparent;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, background-color 0.25s ease;
}

.cta-outline:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    background-color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(8, 15, 30, 0.06);
}

/* WhatsApp */
.whatsapp-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.whatsapp-icon {
    font-size: 35px;
    margin-right: 5px;
    color: #25D366;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.whatsapp-icon:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.whatsapp-tooltip {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -28px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    background: #25D366;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 12px;
    padding: 4px 8px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    opacity: 0;
    white-space: nowrap;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
}

.whatsapp-wrapper:hover .whatsapp-tooltip {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* HERO */
.hero-section {
    padding: 0.2rem 1rem 2.6rem;
    margin-top: -2rem;
}

.hero-card {
    border-radius: 22px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff, #f8fbff);
    box-shadow: var(--card-elev);
    padding: 1.8rem;
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: 1.9rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.05;
    margin: 0 0 .35rem;
}

.lead-sub {
    color: var(--muted);
    margin: 0 0 1rem;
    font-size: 1.02rem;
}

.pill {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: .28rem .6rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(0, 166, 255, 0.11);
    color: var(--brand);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: .85rem;
}

/* ===== PREMIUM PLACEMENT CAROUSEL ===== */
.placement-carousel-section {
    padding: 4rem 1rem;

    overflow: hidden;
}

.carousel-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.placement-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand), var(--brand-dark));
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 166, 255, 0.3);
}

.carousel-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0b1220;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.carousel-title .highlight {
    color: var(--brand);
    position: relative;
}

.carousel-title .highlight::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -2px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand), var(--brand-dark));
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.carousel-title .highlight::after {
    content: none;
    /* This will remove the underline */
}

.placement-carousel-container {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin: 0 -1rem;
    padding: 1rem 0rem;
}

.placement-carousel {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    animation: infiniteScroll 25s linear infinite;
    width: fit-content;
}

.placement-carousel:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes infiniteScroll {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
}

.placement-item {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 280px;
    height: 280px;
}

.placement-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(8, 15, 30, 0.08);
}

.placement-image-wrapper:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(8, 15, 30, 0.15);
}

.placement-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.placement-hover-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg,
            rgba(0, 166, 255, 0.7) 0%,
            rgba(0, 133, 204, 0.8) 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
    backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
}

.placement-image-wrapper:hover .placement-hover-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
}

.placement-image-wrapper:hover .placement-img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    filter: brightness(0.7);
}

.placement-details {
    text-align: center;
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.placement-image-wrapper:hover .placement-details {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.placement-details h4 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.placement-details p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    opacity: 0.95;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.placement-details .salary {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
    border-radius: 25px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

/* Infinite scroll effect - duplicate content for seamless loop */
.placement-carousel::after {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 1.5rem;
    height: 1px;
}

/* Mobile Responsiveness */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .carousel-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .placement-item {
        width: 200px;
        height: 240px;
    }

    .placement-carousel {
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    .placement-details h4 {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .placement-details p {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .placement-item {
        width: 180px;
        height: 220px;
    }
}

/* Enhanced Hero Video Styling */
.student-mockup {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 500px;
    height: auto;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: 0;
    margin-top: -2rem;
}

.student-mockup .mockup-card {
    position: absolute;
    left: 4%;
    /* Reduced from 6% for more width */
    top: 6%;
    /* Reduced from 8% for more height */
    right: 4%;
    /* Reduced from 6% for more width */
    bottom: 6%;
    /* Reduced from 8% for more height */
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f6fbff, #ffffff);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(7, 18, 30, 0.142);
    transform: rotate(-2deg);
}

.student-mockup video {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0;
    border-radius: 14px;
    box-shadow: 0 22px 50px rgba(7, 18, 30, 0.12);
    transition: transform .6s cubic-bezier(.2, .9, .2, 1), box-shadow .4s;
    z-index: 2;
    display: block;
    object-fit: cover;
    max-height: 400px;
}


/* Mobile responsiveness */
@media (max-width: 990px) {
    .student-mockup {
        max-width: 600px;
        height: 360px;
        margin-top: 15px;
        margin-right: 10px;
    }

    .student-mockup {
        max-width: 500px;
        height: 300px;
        margin-top: 15px;
        margin-right: 10px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .student-mockup {
        max-width: 400px;
        height: 250px;
        margin-top: 15px;
        margin-right: 10px;
    }

}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .student-mockup {
        max-width: 350px;
        height: 220px;
        margin-top: 15px;
        margin-right: 10px;
    }
}

.student-mockup:hover video {
    transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-1deg);
    box-shadow: 0 34px 70px rgba(7, 18, 30, 0.16);
}

/* features */
.feature-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 1.05rem;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(8, 15, 30, 0.04);
}

.muted-sm {
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: .95rem;
}

#particleCanvas {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 0;
}

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


/* value + programs grid */
.vg-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 420px;
    gap: 28px;
    align-items: start;
    margin-top: 1.4rem;
    /* place-items: center !important; */
}

@media (max-width:990px) {
    .vg-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

.card-eq {
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 20px;
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: var(--card-elev);
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 18, 32, 0.03);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
    height: 100%;
}

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

@media (max-width:767px) {
    .left-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

.programs-card {
    padding: 22px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff, #f8fcff);
}

.programs-grid {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    align-items: stretch;
    margin-top: 12px;
}

.plan {
    flex: 1;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 14px;
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(8, 15, 30, 0.03);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.price-badge {
    color: var(--brand);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.stats-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-top: 16px;
}

.stat {
    flex: 1;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 16px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(7, 18, 30, 0.04);
}

/* curriculum cards */
.curr-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
    margin-top: 12px;
}

@media (max-width:991px) {
    .curr-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* Video Testimonials Section - Fixed for Better UX */
.video-testimonials-section {
    padding: 5rem 1rem;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fbff 0%, #ffffff 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.video-testimonials-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.video-testimonial-card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: visible;
    /* Changed from hidden */
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.video-testimonial-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.video-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 12px;
}

.video-container video {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
    border-radius: 12px;
}

.video-testimonial-card:hover video {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

/* Fixed overlay - now appears below video */
.video-overlay {
    position: relative;
    /* Changed from absolute */
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00A6FF, #0077d9);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 0 0 20px 20px;
    opacity: 0;
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

.video-testimonial-card:hover .video-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
    max-height: 200px;
}

.student-info h4 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    color: #fff;
}

.student-info p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.package {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 25px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .video-testimonials-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
}

/* Pricing Table Section */
.pricing-table-section {
    padding: 3rem 1rem;
    /* Reduced from 5rem */
    position: relative;
}

.pricing-table-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 20%, rgba(0, 166, 255, 0.05) 0%, transparent 50%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.table-container {
    max-width: 800px;
    /* Reduced from 1000px */
    margin: 0 auto;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: 15px;
    /* Reduced from 20px */
    padding: 1.5rem;
    /* Reduced from 2rem */
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    /* Reduced shadow */
    overflow-x: auto;
}

.pricing-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    border-spacing: 0;
    background: transparent;
}

/* Table Header - Transparent Frosted */
.pricing-table thead th {
    background: rgba(201, 199, 199, 0.17);
    /* Transparent frosted */
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    color: #333;
    padding: 1rem 0.8rem;
    /* Reduced padding */
    font-size: 1rem;
    /* Reduced from 1.2rem */
    font-weight: 700;
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    position: relative;
}

.pricing-table thead th:first-child {
    border-radius: 10px 0 0 0;
    /* Reduced radius */
    text-align: left;
}

.pricing-table thead th:last-child {
    border-radius: 0 10px 0 0;
    /* Reduced radius */
}

/* Table Body */
.pricing-table tbody tr {
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.pricing-table tbody tr:hover {
    background: rgba(0, 166, 255, 0.1);
    transform: scale(1.01);
    /* Reduced from 1.02 */
}

.pricing-table tbody tr:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.pricing-table td {
    padding: 1rem 0.8rem;
    /* Reduced from 1.5rem 1rem */
    vertical-align: middle;
    border: none;
}

/* Service Cell */
.service-cell {
    color: #000000;
    font-size: 1rem;
    /* Reduced from 1.1rem */
}

.service-name {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    /* Reduced from 1rem */
}

.service-icon {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    /* Reduced from 1.5rem */
    width: 35px;
    /* Reduced from 45px */
    height: 35px;
    /* Reduced from 45px */
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00A6FF, #0077d9);
    border-radius: 8px;
    /* Reduced from 10px */
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(0, 166, 255, 0.3);
    /* Reduced shadow */
}

/* Market Price Cell */
.market-price-cell {
    text-align: center;
    color: #ff6b6b;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    /* Reduced from 1.3rem */
    font-weight: 700;
    /* text-decoration: line-through; */
    opacity: 0.8;
}

/* Our Price Cell */
.our-price-cell {
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
}

.discounted-price {
    display: block;
    color: #0077d9;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    /* Reduced from 1.4rem */
    font-weight: 700;
    /* text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 255, 136, 0.3); */
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    /* Reduced from 0.5rem */
}

.savings-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff6b6b, #ff5252);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
    /* Reduced padding */
    border-radius: 15px;
    /* Reduced from 20px */
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    /* Reduced from 0.8rem */
    font-weight: 600;
    animation: pulse-tag 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse-tag {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: scale(1);
    }

    50% {
        transform: scale(1.05);
    }
}

/* Total Row Special Styling - Transparent Frosted */
.total-row {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
    /* Transparent frosted */
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px) !important;
    border: 2px solid rgba(0, 166, 255, 0.2) !important;
    /* Lighter border */
}

.total-row:hover {
    transform: none !important;
}

.total-service {
    color: #0077d9 !important;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    /* Reduced from 1.2rem */
}

.total-service .service-icon {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    /* Transparent frosted icon */
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 166, 255, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 166, 255, 0.2);
    /* Reduced shadow */
}

.total-market {
    color: #ff6b6b !important;
    font-size: 1.3rem !important;
    /* Reduced from 1.5rem */
    text-decoration: line-through;
}

.total-price {
    font-size: 1.5rem !important;
    /* Reduced from 1.8rem */
    color: #0077d9 !important;
}

.mega-savings {
    display: block;
    background: rgba(0, 255, 136, 0.2);
    /* Transparent frosted */
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    color: #0077d9;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 255, 136, 0.3);
    padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
    /* Reduced padding */
    border-radius: 20px;
    /* Reduced from 25px */
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    /* Reduced from 1rem */
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-top: 0.4rem;
    /* Reduced from 0.5rem */
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 255, 136, 0.2);
    /* Reduced shadow */
    animation: glow-savings 3s infinite;
}

@keyframes glow-savings {

    0%,
    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 255, 136, 0.2);
    }

    50% {
        box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 255, 136, 0.4);
    }
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .table-container {
        padding: 1rem;
        /* Reduced padding */
        overflow-x: auto;
    }

    .pricing-table {
        min-width: 500px;
        /* Reduced from 600px */
    }

    .pricing-table thead th,
    .pricing-table td {
        padding: 0.8rem 0.4rem;
        /* Reduced padding */
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        /* Reduced from 0.9rem */
    }

    .service-name {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 0.4rem;
        /* Reduced gap */
    }

    .service-icon {
        width: 30px;
        /* Reduced from 35px */
        height: 30px;
        /* Reduced from 35px */
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .pricing-table-section {
        padding: 2rem 0.5rem;
        /* Reduced from 3rem */
    }

    .pricing-table thead th,
    .pricing-table td {
        padding: 0.6rem 0.3rem;
        /* Reduced padding */
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        /* Reduced from 0.8rem */
    }

    .discounted-price {
        font-size: 1rem !important;
        /* Reduced from 1.1rem */
    }

    .total-price {
        font-size: 1.2rem !important;
        /* Reduced from 1.4rem */
    }
}


/* reveal animations */
.reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(12px);
    transition: all .7s cubic-bezier(.2, .9, .2, 1);
}

.reveal.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

    .reveal,
    .student-mockup img {
        transition: none !important;
        transform: none !important;
    }
}

/* responsive tweaks */
@media (min-width:992px) {
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
        line-height: 1.2;
    }

    .hero-section {
        padding: 4.8rem 2rem 3.5rem;
    }
}

.footer-new {
    background: #0b0c0d;
    color: #d8e1ea;
    padding: 56px 16px 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    font-size: 15px;
    overflow: visible;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.footer-new .wrap {
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
}

/* Grid: 5 columns + right column for logo/trust */
.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr) 320px;
    gap: 28px;
    align-items: start;
}

/* Responsive fallbacks */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .footer-new .right-col {
        grid-column: span 2;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 786px) {
    .footer-new {
        margin-bottom: 60px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 18px;
    }
}

/* Column headings + links */
.footer-new h5 {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 13px;
    letter-spacing: .8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.footer-new a {
    color: #b7c7d8;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    transition: color .18s ease, transform .18s ease;
}

.footer-new a:hover {
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Contact list */
.contact-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.contact-list li {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: #b7c7d8;
}

/* RIGHT column: make sure contents align to TOP */
.footer-right {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    /* <-- important: top align */
    gap: 18px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    padding-left: 6px;
}

.footer-right .logo {
    height: 100px;
    width: auto;
    display: block;
    margin: 0;
    margin-left: 60px;
}

/* trust badges */
.trust-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.trust-badge {
    background: #0f1720;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    color: #9fb6d0;
    font-weight: 600;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(2, 6, 23, 0.22);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
}

/* Social icons */
.socials {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: 6px;
}

.social-btn {
    display: inline-grid;
    place-items: center;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    /* background: linear-gradient(180deg, #2d88ff, #0066d6); */
    /* box-shadow: 0 12px 34px rgba(0, 105, 255, 0.16); */
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.social-btn svg {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 15px;
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
}

.social-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 46px rgba(0, 105, 255, 0.22);
}

/* bottom row (legal) - keep links inline */
.footer-bottom-new {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    margin-top: 28px;
    padding-top: 18px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 12px;

}

.footer-bottom-new .copyright {
    color: #9fb6d0;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.footer-bottom-new .legal-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    align-items: center;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.footer-bottom-new .legal-links a {
    color: #b7c7d8;
}

.footer-bottom-new .legal-links a:hover {
    color: #fff;
    transform: none;
}

/* mobile: stack bottom row */
@media (max-width:640px) {
    .footer-bottom-new {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 8px;
    }

    .footer-bottom-new .legal-links {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    .footer-right .logo {
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }
}

/* small focus styles */
.footer-new a:focus {
    outline: 2px solid rgba(0, 166, 255, 0.18);
    outline-offset: 2px;
    border-radius: 6px;
}

/* FAQ Section CSS */
.faq-section {
    padding: 4rem 1rem;
    background: #f8fbff;
}

.faq-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.faq-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0b1220;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.faq-title .highlight {
    color: var(--brand);
}

.faq-title .highlight::after {
    content: none;
    /* This will remove the underline */
}

.faq-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-container {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-item {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(8, 15, 30, 0.06);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(8, 15, 30, 0.1);
}

.faq-question {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-question:hover {
    background: #f8fbff;
}

.faq-question h4 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #0b1220;
    margin: 0;
}

.faq-toggle {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: var(--brand);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

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

.faq-answer {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
    max-height: 200px;
}

.faq-answer p {
    padding: 0 1.5rem 1.5rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Why Choose Us CSS */
.why-choose-section {
    padding: 4rem 1rem !important;
    /* background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fbff 0%, #ffffff 100%) !important; */
}

.why-card {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
}



.features-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.feature-card {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
    position: relative;
}

.feature-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand), var(--brand-dark));
    border-radius: 16px 16px 0 0;
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.feature-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(8, 15, 30, 0.1);
    border-color: var(--brand);
}

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

.feature-icon {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.icon-wrapper {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-light), #fff);
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 166, 255, 0.15);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.feature-card:hover .icon-wrapper {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 166, 255, 0.25);
}

.feature-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0b1220;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.feature-card p {
    color: var(--muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .features-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }

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

/* Keep only this version */
.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0b1220;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.section-title .highlight {
    color: var(--brand);
}

.section-title .highlight::after {
    content: none;
    /* This will remove the underline */
}

.section-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Missing success badge */
.success-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand), var(--brand-dark));
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 166, 255, 0.3);
}

/* Missing highlight class */
.highlight {
    color: var(--brand);
    position: relative;
}

.highlight::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -2px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand), var(--brand-dark));
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.why-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.why-card {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
    position: relative;
}

.why-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand), var(--brand-dark));
    border-radius: 16px 16px 0 0;
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.why-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(8, 15, 30, 0.1);
    border-color: var(--brand);
}

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

.why-icon {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.icon-wrapper {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-light), #fff);
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 166, 255, 0.15);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.why-card:hover .icon-wrapper {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 166, 255, 0.25);
}

.why-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0b1220;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.why-card p {
    color: var(--muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .why-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }

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

/* --- Brochure Popup Modal --- */
.brochure-popup-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(11, 18, 32, 0.6);
    z-index: 2000;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease, visibility 0.4s ease;
}

.brochure-popup-overlay.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.brochure-popup-modal {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 800px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transform: scale(0.95);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

.brochure-popup-overlay.visible .brochure-popup-modal {
    transform: scale(1);
}

.brochure-popup-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 10px;
    right: 10px;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 24px;
    line-height: 32px;
    text-align: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 10;
    transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.brochure-popup-close:hover {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.brochure-popup-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 300px 1fr;
    align-items: center;
}

.brochure-popup-image-col {
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--brand), var(--brand-dark));
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 2rem;
}

.brochure-popup-image-col img {
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    max-height: 300px;
}

.brochure-popup-content-col {
    padding: 2.5rem;
}

.brochure-popup-content-col h3 {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--brand-dark);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.brochure-popup-content-col p {
    color: var(--muted);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.brochure-popup-content-col .form-check-label {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--muted);
}

.brochure-popup-content-col .or-divider {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #ccc;
}

.brochure-popup-content-col .continue-with-email-link {
    display: block;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--brand);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: underline;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .brochure-popup-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .brochure-popup-image-col {
        display: none;
        /* Hide image on mobile for simplicity */
    }

    .brochure-popup-content-col {
        padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .brochure-popup-content-col h3 {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
}
/* ===== COURSES SECTION ===== */
.courses-section {
    padding: 4rem 1rem;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fbff 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.courses-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 80%, rgba(0, 166, 255, 0.03) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(0, 166, 255, 0.03) 0%, transparent 50%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.courses-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.courses-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0b1220;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.courses-title .highlight {
    color: var(--brand);
    position: relative;
}

.courses-title .highlight::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -2px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand), var(--brand-dark));
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.courses-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.courses-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(350px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Cards container to ensure centering */
.cards-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: stretch;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 2rem;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 1rem;
}

.course-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(8, 15, 30, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(8, 15, 30, 0.06);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
    flex: 1 1 350px; /* Allow cards to grow and shrink with min width */
    max-width: 500px; /* Prevent cards from getting too wide */
}

.course-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand), var(--brand-dark));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
    z-index: 3;
}

.course-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(8, 15, 30, 0.15);
    border-color: rgba(0, 166, 255, 0.2);
}

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

.course-image {
    position: relative;
    height: 200px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.course-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.course-card:hover .course-img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.course-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1rem;
    right: 1rem;
}

.course-badge {
    padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.course-badge:not(.premium):not(.elite) {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF6B35, #F7931E);
}

.course-badge.premium {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8B5CF6, #7C3AED);
}

.course-badge.elite {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10B981, #059669);
}

.course-content {
    padding: 1.5rem;
}

.course-name {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0b1220;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.course-description {
    color: var(--muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.course-features {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .cards-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 1.5rem;
        padding: 0 0.5rem;
    }
    
    .course-card {
        flex: none;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 400px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .course-card {
        max-width: 350px;
    }
    
    .cards-container {
        padding: 0 0.25rem;
    }
}

.feature-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    background: rgba(0, 166, 255, 0.06);
    padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--brand-dark);
}

.feature-icon {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.course-status {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.status-badge {
    padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 25px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;
}

.status-badge.coming-soon {
    background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.1);
    color: #D97706;
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2);
}

/* Section spacing is already in your theme; included for safety */
.courses-section .courses-title {
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0b1220;
}

.course-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: var(--card-radius);
    border: 1px solid rgba(8, 15, 30, 0.06);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(8, 15, 30, 0.06);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.25, .46, .45, .94), box-shadow .35s ease, border-color .35s ease;
    position: relative;
}

/* Subtle top gradient bar that animates in on hover */
.course-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand), var(--brand-dark));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left center;
    transition: transform .35s ease;
    z-index: 2;
}

.course-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(8, 15, 30, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(0, 166, 255, 0.18);
}

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

.course-image {
    position: relative;
    height: 200px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #f3f7fb;
}

.course-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform .45s ease, filter .45s ease;
}

.course-card:hover .course-img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    filter: saturate(1.02);
}

/* Badge overlay in corner */
.course-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1rem;
    right: 1rem;
    z-index: 3;
}

.course-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: .4rem .8rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: .8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF6B35, #F7931E);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

.course-badge.premium {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8B5CF6, #7C3AED);
}

.course-badge.elite {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10B981, #059669);
}

.course-content {
    padding: 1.5rem;
}

.course-name {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0b1220;
    margin: 0 0 .5rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.course-description {
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: .95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.course-features {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: .5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.feature-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .4rem;
    background: rgba(0, 166, 255, 0.08);
    color: #0b4070;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: .85rem;
    padding: .35rem .7rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 166, 255, 0.16);
}

.feature-icon {
    font-size: .9rem;
}

/* View details button – clean and premium */
.btn-view-details {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand), var(--brand-dark));
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: .75rem 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .2px;
    transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, opacity .2s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 166, 255, 0.20);
    text-align: center;
}

.btn-view-details:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(0, 166, 255, 0.28);
    color: #fff;
    opacity: .98;
}

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

/* Responsive helpers: already handled by Bootstrap cols.
Fine-tune spacing on tight screens */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .course-image {
        height: 190px;
    }

    .course-name {
        font-size: 1.15rem;
    }
}

/* Founder Section Styling */
.founder-section {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fbff 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.founder-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 70% 30%, rgba(0, 166, 255, 0.05) 0%, transparent 50%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.founder-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.founder-card {
    position: relative;
    width: 350px;
    height: 400px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(8, 15, 30, 0.15);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
}

.founder-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px) rotate(2deg);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(8, 15, 30, 0.2);
}

.founder-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.founder-card:hover .founder-img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.founder-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 20px;
    left: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 1rem;
    transform: translateY(100%);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.founder-card:hover .founder-overlay {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.achievement-badge {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--brand);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.achievement-badge i {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}

/* Floating Stats */
.floating-stat {
    position: absolute;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 15px;
    padding: 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(8, 15, 30, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 166, 255, 0.1);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.floating-stat:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(8, 15, 30, 0.15);
}

.stat-1 {
    top: 50px;
    right: -30px;
    animation-delay: 0s;
}

.stat-2 {
    bottom: 100px;
    left: -40px;
    animation-delay: 3s;
}

@keyframes float {

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

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

.stat-icon {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand), var(--brand-dark));
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.stat-info h4 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--brand);
    margin: 0;
}

.stat-info p {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    margin: 0;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Founder Content */
/* Founder Section - Bootstrap Enhanced & Mobile Responsive */
.founder-section {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fbff 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.founder-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 70% 30%, rgba(0, 166, 255, 0.05) 0%, transparent 50%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Founder Image Wrapper - Bootstrap responsive */
.founder-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: 300px;
}

.founder-card {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 320px;
    aspect-ratio: 3/4;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(8, 15, 30, 0.15);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.founder-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px) rotate(2deg);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(8, 15, 30, 0.2);
}

.founder-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.founder-card:hover .founder-img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.founder-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 15px;
    left: 15px;
    right: 15px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 0.8rem;
    transform: translateY(100%);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.founder-card:hover .founder-overlay {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.achievement-badge {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    color: var(--brand);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    justify-content: center;
}

.achievement-badge i {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

/* Floating Stats - Responsive positioning */
.floating-stat {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 0.75rem;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(8, 15, 30, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 166, 255, 0.1);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 10;
    width: fit-content;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.floating-stat:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(8, 15, 30, 0.15);
}

/* Desktop positioning for floating stats */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .floating-stat {
        position: absolute;
        animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
    }

    .stat-1 {
        top: 15%;
        right: -25px;
        animation-delay: 0s;
    }

    .stat-2 {
        bottom: 25%;
        left: -35px;
        animation-delay: 3s;
    }

    @keyframes float {

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

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

/* Mobile/Tablet positioning for floating stats */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .floating-stat {
        position: static;
        margin: 1rem auto;
        max-width: 200px;
    }

    .founder-image-wrapper {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1rem;
    }
}

.stat-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand), var(--brand-dark));
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.stat-info h4 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--brand);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.stat-info p {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    margin: 0;
    white-space: nowrap;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

/* Founder Content */
.founder-content {
    padding: 0;
}

.founder-name-section {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.founder-name {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0b1220;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand), var(--brand-dark));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.founder-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.founder-credentials {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    justify-content: center;
}

.credential-badge {
    padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
    background: rgba(0, 166, 255, 0.1);
    color: var(--brand);
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 166, 255, 0.2);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.founder-description p {
    color: var(--muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.founder-mission {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
    background: rgba(0, 166, 255, 0.05);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 15px;
    margin: 2rem 0;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--brand);
}

.mission-icon {
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand), var(--brand-dark));
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mission-text {
    color: #0b1220;
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.founder-cta {
    margin-top: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.founder-cta .btn {
    padding: 0.8rem 2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.cta-subtitle {
    color: var(--muted);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

/* Bootstrap Responsive Breakpoints */

/* Large screens (lg) - 992px and up */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .founder-content {
        padding-left: 2rem;
        text-align: left;
    }

    .founder-card {
        max-width: 350px;
    }

    .founder-name {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

    .founder-credentials {
        justify-content: flex-start;
    }

    .founder-cta {
        text-align: left;
    }
}

/* Medium screens (md) - 768px to 991px */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .founder-content {
        text-align: center;
        margin-top: 2rem;
    }

    .founder-card {
        max-width: 280px;
    }

    .founder-name {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }
}

/* Small screens (sm) - 576px to 767px */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .founder-card {
        max-width: 260px;
    }

    .founder-name {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }

    .founder-title {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .credential-badge {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
    }

    .founder-mission {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 1.2rem;
    }

    .mission-icon {
        margin: 0 auto 1rem;
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .stat-icon {
        width: 35px;
        height: 35px;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    .stat-info h4 {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    .stat-info p {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
    }
}

/* Extra small screens (xs) - less than 576px */
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .founder-card {
        max-width: 240px;
    }

    .founder-name {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }

    .founder-description p {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    .mission-text {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    .floating-stat {
        padding: 0.5rem;
        gap: 0.4rem;
    }

    .credential-badge {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
        padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
    }

    .founder-mission {
        padding: 1rem;
    }
}

/* Fix for CTA section buttons on mobile */
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .cta-section .d-flex {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 1rem !important;
    }

    .cta-section .btn {
        width: 100% !important;
    }
}