:root {
  --primary: #3A59A3;
  --accent: #E63C8D;
  --dark: #0c0b0c;
  --dark-2: #15141a;

  --surface-gradient:
    radial-gradient(circle at 18% 12%, rgba(58, 89, 163, 0.10), transparent 28%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 82% 88%, rgba(230, 60, 141, 0.08), transparent 26%),
    linear-gradient(145deg,
      #040404 0%,
      #090909 18%,
      #0c0b0c 38%,
      #111116 58%,
      #15141a 76%,
      #0b0b0d 100%);

  --surface: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  --surface-2: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  --text: #f5f7ff;
  --muted: #c7cbe0;
  --card: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  --border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
  --shadow: 0 22px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
  --radius: 24px;
  --container: 1200px;
}

* {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: Inter, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;
  background: var(--surface-gradient);
  background-color: #040404;
  background-attachment: fixed;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  min-height: 100vh;
  position: relative;
}

body::before {
  content: "";
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -2;
  background:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.012) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.012) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 90px 90px;
  opacity: 0.22;
}

body::after {
  content: "";
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.012) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.012) 1px, transparent 1px);
  filter: blur(70px);
  opacity: 0.35;
  animation: bgMove 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes bgMove {
  0% {
    transform: translate(0, 0);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translate(-40px, 40px);
  }
}

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

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

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 10px;
  align-items: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 16px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  width: 44px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--accent);
  display: inline-block;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem);
  line-height: 1.05;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.section-title span {
  color: var(--accent);
}

.section-subtitle {
  max-width: 720px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin: 0;
}



/* =========================
   BUTTONS
========================= */
.btn {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 22px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
  background: var(--accent);
  transition: color 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.btn::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 0%;
  border-radius: inherit;
  z-index: -1;
  transition: height 0.38s ease;
}

.btn:hover::before {
  height: 100%;
}

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

.btn-primary {
  color: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(58, 89, 163, 0.85);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

.btn-primary::before {
  background: black;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  color: #fff;
  border-color: rgba(230, 60, 141, 0.95);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(58, 89, 163, 0.28);
}

.btn-secondary {
  color: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  padding: 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: transparent;
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
}


/* =========================
   footer
========================= */
.footer .container {
  max-width: 1250px;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.footer {
  background: var(--dark) !important;
  color: #fff;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

/* headings */
.footer-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

/* text */
.footer p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* links */
.footer-links li {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: 0.25s ease;
}

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

/* subtle hover move */
.footer-links li:hover {
  transform: translateX(3px);
  color: var(--accent)
}

/* bottom text */
.footer .text-muted {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) !important;
}

/* logo */
.footer .brand img {
  transition: 0.3s ease;
}

.footer .brand:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* =========================
   Footer Social (Left Side)
========================= */

.footer-follow {
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.follow-title {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* Social Icons */
.footer-social {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;

  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1rem;

  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Hover */
.footer-social:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.05);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(230, 60, 141, 0.3);
}

/* =========================
   Footer Feedback Bar
========================= */
.footer-feedback-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;

  background: #fff;
  color: var(--dark);

  padding: 12px 18px;

  border-radius: 5px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  white-space: nowrap;

  margin-right: 35%;
}

/* text */
.footer-feedback-bar .feedback-text {
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* buttons */
.footer-feedback-bar .feedback-buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
}

.footer-feedback-bar .feedback-btn {
  padding: 4px 12px;
  /* border-radius: 999px; */
  border: 2px solid var(--dark);

  background: transparent;
  color: var(--dark);

  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;

  cursor: pointer;
  transition: 0.25s ease;
}

/* hover */
.footer-feedback-bar .feedback-btn.yes:hover {
  background: #3A59A3;
  border-color: #3A59A3;
  color: #fff;
}

.footer-feedback-bar .feedback-btn.no:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
}

/* =========================
   FOOTER FEEDBACK MOBILE FIX
========================= */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .footer-feedback-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    /* stack */
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    width: 100%;
    max-width: 320px;
    margin: 12px auto 0;
    /* center */

    padding: 10px 12px;


    white-space: normal;
    /* IMPORTANT */
    text-align: center;

    border-radius: 10px;
  }

  .footer-feedback-bar .feedback-text {
    font-size: 13px;
  }

  .footer-feedback-bar .feedback-buttons {
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .footer-feedback-bar .feedback-btn {
    flex: 1;
    /* equal buttons */
    padding: 4px 0;
    font-size: 13px;
  }
}

/* EXTRA SMALL */
@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .footer-feedback-bar {
    max-width: 95%;
    padding: 12px;
  }

  .footer-feedback-bar .feedback-btn {
    font-size: 12px;
  }
}

/* =========================
   TOP SOCIAL / CONTACT BAR
========================= */
.header-contact-bar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 42px;
  background: var(--primary);
  z-index: 1001;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.header-contact-bar .container {
  max-width: 1250px;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.header-contact-left,
.header-contact-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
}

.header-contact-bar a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.header-contact-bar a:hover {
  color: var(--accent);
}

.header-contact-bar i {
  margin-right: 6px;
}

.header-contact-right a {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  display: inline-grid;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.header-contact-right a i {
  margin: 0;
}

.header-contact-right a:hover {
  background: rgba(230, 60, 141, 0.16);
}

/* =========================
   MAIN HEADER
========================= */
.topbar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 42px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.90);
  backdrop-filter: none;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  overflow: visible;
}

.topbar::before {
  display: none !important;
}

.topbar.scrolled {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.84);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 38px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.36);
}

.topbar .container {
  max-width: 1250px;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.nav,
.navbar {
  min-height: 96px;
  width: 100%;
  align-items: flex-end;
}

.brand {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 0;
  margin-bottom: 17px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center !important;

  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand img {
  height: 60px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
  margin-left: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;

}

.brand:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* =========================
   DESKTOP NAV
========================= */
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  padding-bottom: 20px;
}

.nav-links>a,
.nav-toggle-custom {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 44px;
  padding: 0 15px;
  border-radius: 0;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.86);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
  text-decoration: none;
  background: transparent !important;
}

.nav-links>a:hover,
.nav-toggle-custom:hover {
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.nav-links>a::after,
.nav-toggle-custom::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 15px;
  right: 15px;
  bottom: 5px;
  height: 2px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--accent);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-links>a:hover::after,
.nav-links>a.active::after,
.nav-dropdown-custom:hover .nav-toggle-custom::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
  opacity: 1;
}

.nav-dropdown-custom {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.nav-toggle-custom::after {
  content: "▾";
  font-size: 12px;
  margin-left: 8px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-dropdown-custom:hover .nav-toggle-custom::after {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* =========================
   DESKTOP DROPDOWN
========================= */
.nav-menu-custom {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 12px);
  left: 0;
  width: 320px;
  padding: 12px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #15141a, #1c1b22);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(14px);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  z-index: 9999;
}

.nav-dropdown-custom:hover .nav-menu-custom {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.menu-item {
  position: relative;
}

.menu-item>a {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 13px 16px;
  border-radius: 13px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.menu-item>a::before {
  content: "›";
  order: 2;
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--accent);
}

.menu-item>a::after,
.submenu-flyout a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  bottom: 6px;
  height: 2px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--accent);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: 0.3s ease;
}

.menu-item:hover>a {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.menu-item:hover>a::after,
.submenu-flyout a:hover::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
  opacity: 1;
}

.submenu-flyout {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: calc(100% + 14px);
  min-width: 310px;
  padding: 12px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #18171f, #22212a);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.58);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateX(14px);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  z-index: 9999;
}

.menu-item:hover .submenu-flyout {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.submenu-flyout a {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-radius: 13px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.76);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.submenu-flyout a:hover {
  background: rgba(230, 60, 141, 0.14);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* =========================
   BUTTON
========================= */
.nav-links .btn.btn-primary,
.mobile-panel .btn.btn-primary {
  min-height: 44px;
  padding: 0 22px;
  background: var(--accent) !important;
  border-radius: 999px;

}

.nav-links>a:not(.btn)::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 15px;
  right: 15px;
  bottom: 5px;
  height: 2px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--accent);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-links>a:not(.btn):hover::after,
.nav-links>a:not(.btn).active::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
  opacity: 1;
}

.nav-links .btn::after,
.mobile-panel .btn::after {
  display: none !important;
  content: none !important;
}

/* =========================
   MOBILE TOGGLE
========================= */
.mobile-toggle.navbar-toggler {
  display: none;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  padding: 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(230, 60, 141, 0.12);
  box-shadow: none;
}

.mobile-toggle.navbar-toggler:focus,
.topbar a:focus,
.topbar button:focus,
.topbar .btn:focus {
  box-shadow: none;
  outline: none;

}

.navbar-toggler-icon-custom {
  position: relative;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  display: inline-block;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 10px;
}

.navbar-toggler-icon-custom::before,
.navbar-toggler-icon-custom::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 10px;
}

.navbar-toggler-icon-custom::before {
  top: -7px;
}

.navbar-toggler-icon-custom::after {
  top: 7px;
}

.mobile-panel {
  display: none;
}

/* fixed header spacing */
body {
  padding-top: 100px;
}

/* =========================
   MOBILE HEADER
========================= */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {


  /* =========================
   BUTTON
========================= */
  .nav-links .btn.btn-primary,
  .mobile-panel .btn.btn-primary {
    min-height: 44px;
    padding: 0 22px;
    padding-top: 10px;
    border-radius: 999px;
  }


  .header-contact-bar {
    height: auto;
    /* padding: 2px 0; */
    padding-top: 7px;

  }

  .header-contact-bar .container {

    padding-right: 16px;
    max-width: 100%;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 7px;
  }

  .header-contact-left {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .header-contact-right {
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .header-contact-bar a {
    font-size: 12px;
  }

  .topbar {
    top: 58px;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.92);
  }

  .topbar .container {
    padding-left: 16px;
    padding-right: 16px;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .nav,
  .navbar {
    min-height: 60px;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .brand {
    align-items: center;
    align-self: center;
  }

  .brand img {
    height: 35px;
    margin-left: 0;
    max-width: 100%;
    margin-top: 10px;
  }

  .nav-links {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .mobile-toggle.navbar-toggler {
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    margin-left: auto;
  }

  .navbar-collapse {
    position: static !important;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 12px;
    padding: 0;
    background: transparent !important;
    border: 0 !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
  }

  .mobile-panel {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    padding: 14px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.97);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.34);
    animation: mobileFade 0.35s ease;
    max-height: calc(100vh - 160px);
    overflow-y: auto;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  }

  .navbar-collapse.show .mobile-panel {
    display: flex;
  }

  .mobile-panel>a,
  .mobile-dropdown-head>a,
  .mobile-submenu-head>a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.86);
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 14px 16px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: block;
    text-decoration: none;
    word-break: break-word;
  }

  .mobile-panel>a:hover,
  .mobile-dropdown-head>a:hover,
  .mobile-submenu-head>a:hover {
    background: rgba(230, 60, 141, 0.14);
    color: #fff;
  }

  .mobile-dropdown-head,
  .mobile-submenu-head {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 10px;
    min-width: 0;
  }

  .mobile-dropdown-head>a,
  .mobile-submenu-head>a {
    flex: 1;
    margin: 0;
    min-width: 0;
  }

  .mobile-dropdown-toggle,
  .mobile-submenu-toggle {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(230, 60, 141, 0.12);
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
  }

  .mobile-dropdown-toggle span,
  .mobile-submenu-toggle span {
    position: absolute;
    width: 14px;
    height: 2px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 10px;
    transition: 0.3s ease;
  }

  .mobile-dropdown-toggle span:last-child,
  .mobile-submenu-toggle span:last-child {
    transform: rotate(90deg);
  }

  .mobile-dropdown.open>.mobile-dropdown-head .mobile-dropdown-toggle span:last-child,
  .mobile-submenu-item.open>.mobile-submenu-head .mobile-submenu-toggle span:last-child {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: rotate(90deg) scaleX(0);
  }

  .mobile-dropdown-menu {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
  }

  .mobile-dropdown.open .mobile-dropdown-menu {
    max-height: 4000px;
    opacity: 1;
    margin-top: 10px;
  }

  .mobile-submenu-item {
    margin-top: 10px;
    padding: 10px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .mobile-submenu-links {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
    padding-left: 8px;
  }

  .mobile-submenu-item.open .mobile-submenu-links {
    max-height: 1000px;
    opacity: 1;
    margin-top: 10px;
  }

  .mobile-submenu-links a {
    display: block;
    padding: 11px 12px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    white-space: normal;
    word-break: break-word;
  }

  .mobile-submenu-links a:hover {
    background: rgba(230, 60, 141, 0.14);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateX(3px);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .mobile-panel {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .navbar-collapse {
    display: flex !important;
    position: static;
    background: transparent !important;
  }
}

@keyframes mobileFade {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(14px);
  }

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

/* =========================
   HERO CLEAN SLIDER
========================= */
.hero-wrapper {
  position: relative;
}

.hero {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  background: var(--dark);
}

.hero-media-slider {
  z-index: 0;
}

.hero-media-slide {
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 1s ease, visibility 1s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-media-slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-media {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.media-overlay {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* =========================
   HERO SLIDE TEXT CONTENT
========================= */
.hero-slide-content {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 7%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 3;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 430px;
  color: #fff;
}

.hero-small-title {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.hero-slide-content h1 {
  font-size: clamp(34px, 4vw, 54px);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  color: #fff;
}

/* =========================
   CLICKABLE COURSE GRID
========================= */
.hero-course-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  width: max-content;
  max-width: 390px;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  margin-right: 0;
}

.hero-course-grid a {
  width: 170px;
  min-height: 46px;
  padding: 8px 10px;

  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);

  color: #fff;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.15;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;

  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;

  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease,
    background 0.35s ease,
    border-color 0.35s ease,
    color 0.35s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.hero-course-grid a:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.02);
  color: #fff;
}

.hero-course-grid a:active {
  transform: scale(0.96);
}

.hero-course-grid a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at top left, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: 0.3s;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-course-grid a:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* =========================
   TAGLINE
========================= */
.hero-tagline {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;

  font-size: clamp(18px, 1.8vw, 28px);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
  color: #fff;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.hero-tagline span {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--primary);

  padding: 6px 8px;
  font-weight: 800;
  position: relative;
  white-space: nowrap;

  transform: rotate(-1deg);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  border-radius: 14px 4px 12px 6px;
}

/* =========================
   SLIDE BUTTON
========================= */
.hero-slide-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 14px 30px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(230, 60, 141, 0.35);
  transition: 0.3s ease;
}

.hero-slide-btn:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* =========================
   HERO ARROWS
========================= */
.hero-controls {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 5;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);

  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;

  border: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  color: #fff;

  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;

  font-size: 18px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.hero-arrow-left {
  left: 24px;
}

.hero-arrow-right {
  right: 24px;
}

.hero-arrow:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
}

/* =========================
   HERO DOTS
========================= */
.hero-dots-wrap {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  bottom: 26px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 6;

  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 9px;
}

.hero-dot {
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.hero-dot.active {
  width: 25px;
  background: var(--accent);
}

/* =========================
   ENQUIRY FORM
========================= */
.hero-enquiry-wrap {
  position: absolute;
  right: 7%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 20;
  width: 400px;
}

.hero-enquiry-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  padding: 50px 30px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.hero-enquiry-card h3 {
  color: #3a59a3;
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.hero-enquiry-card p {
  color: #333;
  font-size: 13px;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

#enrollForm .contact-input {
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 13px;
  border: 1px solid #dde2f0;
  background: #fff;
  color: #15141a;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  font-size: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(58, 89, 163, 0.05);
}

#enrollForm .contact-input:focus {
  border-color: #3a59a3;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(58, 89, 163, 0.12);
  outline: none;
}

/* =========================
   ENROLL BUTTON
========================= */
.btn-enroll {
  position: relative;
  width: 80%;
  height: 46px;
  padding: 0 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: none;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;

  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;

  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;

  transition: background 0.45s ease;
}

.btn-enroll .arrow {
  position: absolute;
  left: 16px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);

  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;

  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;

  transition: left 0.45s ease, background 0.45s ease;
  z-index: 2;
}

.btn-enroll .text {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  transform: translateX(14px);
  transition: transform 0.45s ease;
}

.btn-enroll:hover {
  background: var(--dark) !important;
}

.btn-enroll:hover .arrow {
  left: calc(100% - 50px);
  background: var(--accent);
}

.btn-enroll:hover .text {
  transform: translateX(-14px);
}

/* =========================
   AI BUTTONS - SLIDE 3
========================= */
.hero-ai-buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ai-btn {
  padding: 14px 26px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);

  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);

  color: #fff;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;

  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);

  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ai-btn:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.03);
  color: #fff;
}

.ai-btn:active {
  transform: scale(0.95);
}

.ai-btn::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.ai-btn:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* hide only slide 2 content by default (desktop) */
.slide2-mobile-content {
  display: none;
}

.hero-highlight {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 6px 12px;


  background: var(--accent);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;

  animation: zoomPulse 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* 🔥 Animation */
@keyframes zoomPulse {

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

  50% {
    transform: scale(1.12);
  }
}

/* show ONLY on mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .slide2-mobile-content {
    display: block;
  }
}

/* =========================
   TABLET
========================= */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .hero-slide-content {
    width: auto;
    max-width: 380px;
    left: 5%;
  }

  .hero-course-grid {
    max-width: 340px;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .hero-course-grid a {
    width: 155px;
    min-height: 42px;
    font-size: 12.8px;
  }
}

/* =========================
   MOBILE
========================= */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-wrapper {
    position: static;
  }

  .hero {
    min-height: 280px !important;
    height: 500px;
    padding: 0 !important;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .hero-media {
    height: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
  }

  .hero-slide-content {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 5%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 3;

    width: 90%;
    max-width: 420px;
    padding: 22px 20px;

    /* 🔥 GLASS EFFECT */
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    /* transparent layer */
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);

    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    border-radius: 18px;

    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);

    color: #fff;
  }

  .hero-controls {
    bottom: 18px;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 8px 10px;
  }

  .hero-arrow {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    font-size: 14px;
  }

  .hero-arrow-left {
    left: 12px;
  }

  .hero-arrow-right {
    right: 12px;
  }

  .hero-dots-wrap {
    bottom: 16px;
  }

  .hero-dot.active {
    width: 24px;
  }

  .hero-enquiry-wrap {
    position: relative;
    right: auto;
    top: auto;
    transform: none;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 18px 15px 0;
    z-index: 2;
  }

  .hero-enquiry-card {
    padding: 30px 25px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14);
  }

  .hero-enquiry-card h3 {
    font-size: 20px;
  }

  .hero-enquiry-card p {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }

  #enrollForm .contact-input {
    width: 100%;
    height: 41px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
  }

  #enrollForm .btn-enroll {
    width: 100%;
    height: 42px;
    font-size: 14px;
  }
}

/* =========================
   SMALL MOBILE
========================= */
@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .hero-slide-content {
    width: 50%;
    /* max-width: 330px; */
    left: 5%;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 5px 10px;
  }

  .hero-small-title {
    font-size: 15px;
  }

  .hero-slide-content h1 {
    font-size: 32px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }

  .hero-course-grid {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 320px;
    margin-inline: auto;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .hero-course-grid a {
    width: auto;
    min-height: 40px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    padding: 7px 8px;
    border-radius: 10px;
  }

  .hero-tagline {
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 18px;
    gap: 6px;
    white-space: normal;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .hero-tagline span {
    padding: 4px 10px;
  }

  .hero-ai-buttons {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .ai-btn {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 12px;
    font-size: 14px;
  }
}

/* =========================
   VISION / MISSION
========================= */
.vm-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}

.vm-section::before,
.vm-section::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(24px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.vm-section::before {
  width: 420px;
  height: 420px;
  top: -140px;
  left: -140px;
  background: transparent;
}

.vm-section::after {
  width: 380px;
  height: 380px;
  bottom: -120px;
  right: -100px;
  background: transparent;
}

.vm-heading {
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem);
  text-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.vm-subtitle {
  max-width: 760px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.9;
  opacity: 0.95;
}

.vm-tag {
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.vm-card {
  background: #050505 !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: none;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 34px;
  min-height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  box-shadow:
    0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45),
    inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.vm-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(230, 60, 141, 0.35), 0 0 20px rgba(230, 60, 141, 0.22), 0 20px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.32);
  border: 1px solid rgba(230, 60, 141, 0.28);
}

.vm-card-pattern {
  display: none;
}

.vm-icon-wrap {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: 22px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), rgba(58, 89, 163, 0.75));
  box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  animation: iconFloat 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.vm-icon-wrap::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.vm-icon {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  line-height: 1;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.vm-mini-title {
  letter-spacing: 0.20em;
  color: #bfc6db;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
}

.vm-title {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.vm-text {
  font-size: 17px !important;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
}

.vm-glow {
  display: none;
}

.reveal-card {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px);
  animation: smoothReveal 0.9s ease forwards;
}

.delay-card {
  animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

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

@keyframes iconFloat {

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

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

/* VM MOBILE */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .vm-card {
    padding: 28px;
  }

  .vm-title {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .vm-card {
    padding: 22px 18px;
    border-radius: 22px;
  }

  .vm-icon-wrap {
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
    border-radius: 18px;
  }

  .vm-icon {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
  }

  .vm-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .vm-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }

  .vm-text {
    font-size: 1rem;
    text-align: left;
  }
}

/* =========================
   AFFILIATES
========================= */
.affiliates-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}

.affiliates-heading {
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem);
  text-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.affiliates-subtitle {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  line-height: 1.9;
  opacity: 0.95;
}

.affiliates-row {
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.col-lg-custom {
  width: 20%;
  flex: 0 0 20%;
}

.affiliate-card {
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
  padding: 12px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  background: transparent;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.affiliate-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);

}

.affiliate-logo-box {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 120px;
  border-radius: 22px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 18px 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
}

.logo-white {
  background: #ffffff;
}

.logo-black {
  background: #050505;
}

.affiliate-logo-box::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,
      rgba(58, 89, 163, 0.08),
      rgba(230, 60, 141, 0.08));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.affiliate-logo-box::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -1px;
  border-radius: inherit;
  padding: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,
      rgba(58, 89, 163, 0.45),
      rgba(230, 60, 141, 0.45));
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
  mask-composite: exclude;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.affiliate-card:hover .affiliate-logo-box {
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(230, 60, 141, 0.35), 0 0 20px rgba(230, 60, 141, 0.22), 0 20px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.32);
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.affiliate-card:hover .affiliate-logo-box::before,
.affiliate-card:hover .affiliate-logo-box::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

.affiliate-logo {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 82px;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, filter 0.4s ease;
  animation: affiliateLogoFloat 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.logo-white .affiliate-logo {
  filter: grayscale(0) contrast(1.02);
}

.logo-black .affiliate-logo {
  filter: brightness(1.05) contrast(1.05);
}

.affiliate-card:hover .affiliate-logo {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

@keyframes affiliateLogoFloat {

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

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

/* AFFILIATES MOBILE */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .col-lg-custom {
    width: 50%;
    flex: 0 0 50%;
  }

  .affiliate-logo-box {
    min-height: 135px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 20px 16px;
  }

  .affiliate-logo {
    max-height: 70px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .affiliates-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .affiliate-card {
    padding: 8px;
  }

  .affiliate-logo-box {
    min-height: 120px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 18px 14px;
  }

  .affiliate-logo {
    max-height: 60px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .col-lg-custom {
    width: 100%;
    flex: 0 0 100%;
  }

}

/* =========================
   ABOUT SECTION FIX
========================= */

.about-section {
  position: relative;
}

.about-section .row {
  align-items: center;
}

/* Image box fix */
.about-image-wrap {
  max-width: 560px;
  min-height: 520px;
  position: relative;
}

.about-main-img {
  position: relative;
  inset: auto;
  width: 100%;
  height: 520px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 30px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px #E63C8D;
  ;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: transform 0.45s ease, box-shadow 0.45s ease;
}

/* Metric cards center alignment */
.about-metric-card {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 160px;
  padding: 26px 18px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  background: #050505 !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.24);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;

  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
}

.about-metric-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 10px rgba(230, 60, 141, 0.35),
    0 0 20px rgba(230, 60, 141, 0.22),
    0 20px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.32);
}

.about-metric-card h3 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2.7rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  text-align: center;
}

.about-metric-card p {
  max-width: 210px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Content alignment */
.about-content {
  max-width: 640px;
}

.about-title {
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem);
  text-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.about-title span {
  color: var(--accent);
}

.about-text {
  max-width: 620px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 1.06rem;
  line-height: 1.9;
}

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

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .about-image-wrap {
    min-height: auto;
    max-width: 520px;
  }

  .about-main-img {
    height: 460px;
  }

  .about-content {
    max-width: 100%;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .about-text {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .about-section {
    text-align: center;
  }

  .about-image-wrap {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .about-main-img {
    height: 380px;
    border-radius: 24px;
  }

  .about-metric-card {
    min-height: 145px;
    padding: 22px 16px;
    border-radius: 20px;
  }

  .about-metric-card h3 {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .about-metric-card p {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .about-main-img {
    height: 300px;
  }

  .about-title {
    font-size: 1.9rem;
  }

  .about-eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    padding: 9px 14px;
  }

  .about-metric-card {
    min-height: 135px;
  }
}

/* =========================
   COURSES SHOWCASE
========================= */
.courses-showcase {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #000;
}

.courses-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.courses-title {
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  /* line-height: 1.05; */
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.courses-title span {
  color: var(--accent);
}

.courses-btn {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 46px;
  padding: 0 20px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(58, 89, 163, 0.7);
  background: transparent;
  color: #fff;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease, color 0.35s ease;
}

.courses-btn::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--primary);
  transform: scaleY(0);
  transform-origin: bottom;
  z-index: -1;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.courses-btn:hover::before {
  transform: scaleY(1);
}

.courses-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
}

/* CARD */
.course-card-modern {
  height: 310px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: #0a0a0a;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;

  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

/* VIDEO PART */
.course-card-modern video {
  width: 100%;
  height: calc(100% - 110px);
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.55s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* TEXT PART */
.course-overlay {
  position: relative;
  height: 110px;
  padding: 16px 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--dark) 70%, var(--primary) 120%);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  z-index: 2;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.course-overlay h4 {
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.course-overlay p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
}

.course-card-modern:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: rgba(58, 89, 163, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 54px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.38);
}

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

.course-card-modern:hover .course-overlay h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #E63C8D;
}

.course-card-modern:hover .course-overlay p {
  /* color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96); */
  color: #fd8dc3;
}

.course-video {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 16px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

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

/* =========================
   COURSES MOBILE
========================= */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .course-card-modern {
    height: 290px;
  }

  .course-card-modern video {
    height: calc(100% - 105px);
  }

  .course-overlay {
    height: 105px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .courses-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 7vw, 2.5rem);
  }

  .course-card-modern {
    height: 270px;
    border-radius: 18px;
  }

  .course-card-modern video {
    height: calc(100% - 95px);
  }

  .course-overlay {
    height: 95px;
    padding: 14px 12px;
  }

  .course-overlay h4 {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .course-overlay p {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .course-card-modern {
    height: 250px;
  }

  .course-card-modern video {
    height: calc(100% - 90px);
  }

  .course-overlay {
    height: 90px;
    padding: 12px 10px;
  }

  .course-overlay h4 {
    margin-bottom: 6px;
  }

  .course-overlay p {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
  }
}

/* =========================
   WHY TREE SECTION
========================= */
.why-tree-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}

.why-tree-section::before,
.why-tree-section::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.why-tree-section::before {
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  top: -120px;
  left: -120px;
  background: rgba(58, 89, 163, 0.12);
}

.why-tree-section::after {
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  bottom: -140px;
  right: -120px;
  background: rgba(230, 60, 141, 0.10);
}

/* =========================
   HEADING
========================= */
.why-tree-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.why-tree-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.why-tree-title span:nth-child(1) {
  color: var(--accent);
}

.why-tree-title span:nth-child(2) {
  color: var(--primary);
}

.why-tree-title span:nth-child(3) {
  color: #fff;
}

.why-tree-subtitle {
  max-width: 700px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* =========================
   TREE WRAP
========================= */
.why-tree-wrap {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.why-tree-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  width: 2px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--primary), var(--accent), var(--primary));
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(230, 60, 141, 0.20);
}

.why-tree-line::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  width: 8px;
  height: 80px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, #fff, transparent);
  animation: lineMove 3s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes lineMove {
  0% {
    top: 0;
    opacity: 0;
  }

  20% {
    opacity: 0.7;
  }

  100% {
    top: calc(100% - 80px);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

/* =========================
   EACH ROW
========================= */
.why-tree-row {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 190px;
  z-index: 1;
}

.why-tree-middle {
  min-height: 190px;
}

/* =========================
   NODE + BRANCH
========================= */
.why-tree-node {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--accent));
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 5px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03),
    0 0 12px rgba(230, 60, 141, 0.4);
  z-index: 3;
}

.why-tree-node::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
  animation: pulseNode 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseNode {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.9);
    opacity: 0.35;
  }

  70% {
    transform: scale(1.22);
    opacity: 0;
  }

  100% {
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

.why-tree-branch {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  width: 72px;
  height: 2px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--accent));
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(230, 60, 141, 0.18);
  z-index: 2;
}

.why-tree-branch.left {
  left: calc(50% - 72px);
}

.why-tree-branch.right {
  left: 50%;
}

/* =========================
   VISUAL
========================= */
.why-tree-visual {
  width: 220px;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}

.why-tree-visual img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 120px;
  top: 30px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 16px;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.why-tree-row:hover .why-tree-visual img {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

/* =========================
   CONTENT
========================= */
.why-tree-content {
  max-width: 320px;
  padding-bottom: 5px;
}

.right-text {
  margin-left: auto;
}

.why-tree-number {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: var(--accent);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.why-tree-content p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #f2f4ff;

}

/* =========================
   DESKTOP SPACING
========================= */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .why-tree-row .col-lg-5:first-child .why-tree-visual {
    margin-right: 10px;
  }

  .why-tree-row .col-lg-5:last-child .why-tree-visual {
    margin-left: 10px;
  }

  .why-tree-row .col-lg-5:first-child .why-tree-content {
    margin-right: 10px;
  }

  .why-tree-row .col-lg-5:last-child .why-tree-content {
    margin-left: 10px;
  }
}

/* =========================
   MOBILE
========================= */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .why-tree-line {
    left: 12px;
    transform: none;
  }

  .why-tree-line::after {
    left: 0;
    transform: none;
  }

  .why-tree-row {
    padding-left: 30px;
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .why-tree-middle {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .why-tree-row::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 6px;
    top: 18px;
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--accent));
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(230, 60, 141, 0.35);
    z-index: 2;
  }

  .why-tree-visual {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 320px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }

  .why-tree-visual img {
    height: 200px;
  }

  .why-tree-content,
  .right-text {
    max-width: 100%;
    margin-left: 0 !important;
    margin-right: 0 !important;
    text-align: left !important;
    padding-top: 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .why-tree-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .why-tree-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .why-tree-visual img {
    height: 180px;
  }

  .why-tree-content p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
}

/* =========================
   AWARDS SECTION
========================= */
.awards-section {
  background: transparent;
  position: relative;
}

.awards-slider {
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 45px;
}

.award-title {
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  /* line-height: 1.05; */
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.awards-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 40px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  padding: 20px;
  scrollbar-width: none;
}

.awards-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

/* remove/pause old animation */
.awards-slider:hover .awards-track {
  animation-play-state: unset;
}

/* Award Item */
.award-item {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 235px;
  height: 235px;

  background: var(--dark-2);
  border-radius: 20px;

  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;

  padding: 20px;

  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

/* Image */
/* Image - keep original colors */
.award-item img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;

  /* ❌ removed grayscale */
  filter: none;

  transition: transform 0.4s ease, filter 0.4s ease;
}

/* Hover Effect - subtle premium glow */
.award-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.06);
  border-color: var(--accent);

  /* softer glow (not too pink heavy) */
  box-shadow:
    0 10px 30px rgba(58, 89, 163, 0.25),
    0 5px 15px rgba(230, 60, 141, 0.15);
}

/* Slight pop effect on hover */
.award-item:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  filter: brightness(1.05) contrast(1.05);
}

/* Animation */
@keyframes scrollAwards {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }

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

/* Gradient Text */
.gradient-text {
  color: var(--accent);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .award-item {
    width: 130px;
    height: 130px;
  }

  .awards-track {
    gap: 20px;
  }
}

.award-title p {
  text-align: left !important;
}

.awards-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 5;

  width: 35px;
  height: 35px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: none;

  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 18px;
  cursor: pointer;

  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;

  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.awards-arrow.prev {
  left: -20px;
}

.awards-arrow.next {
  right: -5px;
}

.awards-arrow:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
}

.awards-dots {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  bottom: 0;
  transform: translateX(-50%);

  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.awards-dots button {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.awards-dots button.active {
  width: 25px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  background: var(--accent);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .awards-arrow.prev {
    left: -5px;
  }

  .awards-arrow.next {
    right: -5px;
  }

  .award-text {
    text-align: left !important;
  }
}

/* =========================
   NEWS SECTION
========================= */
.news-section {
  position: relative;
}

.news-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 260px;
  height: 260px;
  top: -100px;
  left: -100px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(58, 89, 163, 0.10);
  filter: blur(70px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.news-section::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 260px;
  height: 260px;
  bottom: -120px;
  right: -100px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(230, 60, 141, 0.08);
  filter: blur(70px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* card */
.news-card-modern {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 24px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.26);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
}

.news-card-modern::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,
      rgba(58, 89, 163, 0.08),
      rgba(230, 60, 141, 0.08));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.news-card-modern:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.news-card-modern:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  box-shadow:
    0 28px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.34),
    0 0 26px rgba(230, 60, 141, 0.08);
}

/* image */
.news-image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.news-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 240px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease, filter 0.5s ease;
}

.news-card-modern:hover .news-image {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  filter: saturate(1.08);
}

/* content */
.news-body-modern {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  padding: 22px 20px 24px;
}

.news-meta-modern {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.news-meta-modern span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 7px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.news-body-modern h3 {
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.news-body-modern p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* =========================
   MOBILE
========================= */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .news-image {
    height: 220px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .news-card-modern {
    border-radius: 20px;
  }

  .news-image {
    height: 210px;
  }

  .news-body-modern {
    padding: 18px 16px 20px;
  }

  .news-body-modern h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }

  .news-body-modern p {
    font-size: 0.93rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
  }
}

/* =========================
   TESTIMONIAL SECTION BASE
========================= */

.testimonial-section {
  position: relative;
}


/* =========================
   GOOGLE REVIEW BOX
========================= */

.google-review-box {
  padding: 28px;
  border-radius: 28px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(230, 60, 141, 0.22), transparent 35%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.review-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  /* FIX: vertical alignment */
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  /* slightly tighter */
}

.google-word {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2px;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.google-word span:last-child {
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  margin-left: 10px;
}

.review-header p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68);
  margin-top: 6px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.rating-pill {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  margin-top: -20px;
  display: flex;
  /* FIX */
  align-items: center;
  /* FIX */
  gap: 6px;

  height: 34px;
  /* FIX: control height */
  padding: 0 12px;
  /* FIX: remove vertical padding */

  border-radius: 50px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);

  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1;
  /* prevent stretch */
}

.rating-pill i {
  color: #fbbc05;
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1;
}

/* =========================
   REVIEW CARD
========================= */

.premium-review-card {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 280px;
  padding: 28px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  background: rgba(12, 11, 12, 0.72);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.quote-mark {
  position: absolute;
  top: -60px;
  right: 2px;
  font-size: 90px;
  color: rgba(230, 60, 141, 0.35);
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.premium-review-card p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.86);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 34px;
}

.review-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.review-footer img {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.review-footer h6 {
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0;
}

.review-footer span {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* =========================
   SLIDER CONTROLS
========================= */

.review-slider-modern {
  position: relative;
  padding: 0 30px 20px;
}

/* ARROWS */
.review-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 10;

  width: 35px;
  height: 35px;

  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);

  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #fff;

  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;

  font-size: 16px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.review-arrow-left {
  left: -6px;
}

.review-arrow-right {
  right: -6px;
}

.review-arrow:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
}

/* DOTS */
.premium-review-dots {
  position: absolute;
  left: 35%;
  bottom: 6px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
}

.premium-review-dots {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  bottom: 1px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

.carousel-indicators.premium-review-dots button {
  width: 9px !important;
  height: 9px !important;
  min-width: 9px !important;
  min-height: 9px !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;

  border: 0 !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35) !important;
  background-clip: border-box !important;

  opacity: 1 !important;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  flex: 0 0 9px;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease !important;
}

.carousel-indicators.premium-review-dots button.active {
  width: 20px !important;
  height: 9px !important;
  min-width: 20px !important;
  min-height: 9px !important;
  flex: 0 0 9px;
  border-radius: 30px !important;
  background-color: var(--accent) !important;
}

/* =========================
   GOOGLE COLORS
========================= */

.g-blue {
  color: #4285F4;
}

.g-red {
  color: #EA4335;
}

.g-yellow {
  color: #FBBC05;
}

.g-green {
  color: #34A853;
}

/* =========================
   MOBILE
========================= */

@media (max-width: 768px) {

  .google-review-box {
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 22px;
  }

  .review-header {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .premium-review-card {
    padding: 22px;
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .premium-review-card p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .review-slider-modern {
    padding: 0 0 40px;
  }

  .review-arrow {
    display: none;
    /* cleaner mobile */
  }

  .premium-review-dots {
    bottom: 8px;
  }
}

/* =========================
   RECRUITER FOCUS CARD ONLY
========================= */
.recruiter-focus-card {
  min-height: 100%;
  background-color: #000;
  padding: 20px;
  border-radius: 30px;
}

.recruiter-focus-card .testimonial-title {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.recruiter-focus-card .recruiter-logos {
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.logo-box-modern {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 40px;
  padding: 5px 8px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  text-align: center;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #eef2ff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.logo-box-modern:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  background: rgba(58, 89, 163, 0.16);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(58, 89, 163, 0.18);
}

/* =========================
   MOBILE
========================= */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .quote-card-modern {
    padding: 28px 22px;
  }

  .quote-text {
    max-width: 100%;
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
  }

  .review-slides {
    min-height: 300px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .quote-card-modern {
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: 22px 18px;
  }

  .quote-text {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
  }

  .quote-avatar {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
  }

  .testimonial-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
  }

  .logo-box-modern {
    min-height: 48px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .review-slides {
    min-height: 340px;
  }

  .review-dot.active {
    width: 28px;
  }
}

/* home page end  */



.page-hero {
  padding: 170px 0 90px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.page-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(7, 7, 12, 0.68) var(--page-bg, url('../images/hero-bg.jpg')) center/cover no-repeat;
  opacity: 0.72;
}

.page-hero .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.page-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 2.5rem);
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  line-height: 1;
}

/* =========================
   PAGE HERO MOBILE FIX
========================= */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .page-hero {
    padding: 100px 0 40px;
    /* reduced height */
  }

  .page-hero::before {
    opacity: 0.78;
    /* slightly stronger for readability */
  }

  .page-title {
    font-size: 22px;
    /* tighter heading */
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .page-hero {
    padding: 95px 0 45px;
    /* more compact */
  }

  .page-title {
    font-size: 20px;
  }
}

.breadcrumbs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  color: #d0d5eb;
}

.breadcrumbs a {
  color: #fff;
}



.two-col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(320px, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.blog-post {
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.blog-post img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 360px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.blog-post-content {
  padding: 34px;
}

.blog-post-content h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
  margin: 0 0 18px;
}

.blog-post-content h3 {
  margin: 28px 0 10px;
}

.blog-post-content p,
.blog-post-content li {
  color: var(--muted);
}

.blog-post-content ul {
  padding-left: 20px;
}

.form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

input,
select,
textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 15px 16px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  color: #fff;
  outline: none;
  font: inherit;
}

textarea {
  min-height: 150px;
  resize: vertical;
}

input::placeholder,
textarea::placeholder {
  color: #b1b7cf;
}

/* COMMON MOBILE */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {

  .hero-inner,
  .split,
  .testimonials,
  .two-col,
  .footer-grid,
  .grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .hero-visual {
    min-height: 480px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {

  .hero-inner,
  .split,
  .testimonials,
  .grid-3,
  .grid-2,
  .grid-4,
  .two-col,
  .footer-grid,
  .form-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .hero-stats,
  .metric-grid,
  .logo-strip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .page-hero {
    padding-top: 150px;
  }

  .image-stack {
    min-height: 420px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {

  .hero-stats,
  .metric-grid,
  .logo-strip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .cta-band {
    padding: 24px;
  }
}

/* =========================
   ACCORDION / UTILITIES
========================= */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}

.reveal.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

.delay-1 {
  transition-delay: 0.08s;
}

.delay-2 {
  transition-delay: 0.16s;
}

.delay-3 {
  transition-delay: 0.24s;
}

.counter {
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

.accordion {
  display: grid;
  gap: 14px;
}

.acc-item {
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.acc-btn {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 18px 22px;
  text-align: left;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: #fff;
  font: inherit;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 18px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.acc-content {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.35s ease;
  color: var(--muted);
  padding: 0 22px;
}

.acc-item.active .acc-content {
  padding: 0 22px 20px;
  max-height: 220px;
}

.simple-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  list-style: none;
}

.simple-list li {
  padding: 18px 20px;
  border-radius: 18px;
}

.muted {
  color: var(--muted);
}

.center {
  text-align: center;
}

/* =========================
   GLOBAL MOBILE
========================= */
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .container {
    width: min(var(--container), calc(100% - 24px));
  }

  .section {
    padding: 72px 0;
  }
}





@keyframes hippoPulse {
  0% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(230, 60, 141, 0.5);
  }

  70% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 12px rgba(230, 60, 141, 0);
  }

  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(230, 60, 141, 0);
  }
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .floating-actions {
    right: 12px;
    bottom: 100px;
  }

}

.scroll-top-btn {
  position: fixed;
  right: 10px;
  bottom: -15px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  border-radius: 5px;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;

  border: none;

  background: #3A59A3;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.2rem;

  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;

  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  cursor: pointer;

  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Show on scroll */
.scroll-top-btn.show {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

/* Hover */
.scroll-top-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
}

/* =========================
   MASCOT CHAT BUTTON
========================= */
.mascot-chat {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 45px;
  right: 20px;
  z-index: 9999;

  display: block;
  /* remove flex */
  text-decoration: none;
}

.mascot-chat img {
  height: 150px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
  animation: floatMascot 3s ease-in-out infinite;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* scrolling state */
.mascot-chat.scrolling img {
  opacity: 0.4;
}

/* smooth transition */
.mascot-chat img {
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

/* keep hover strong */
.mascot-chat img:hover {
  opacity: 1 !important;
}

/* FIXED HOVER */
.mascot-chat img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  animation: none;
}


/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .mascot-chat img {
    height: 125px;
  }

  .chat-bubble {
    font-size: 12px;
    padding: 6px 10px;
    top: -5px;
    right: 5px;
  }
}

/* =========================
   LIGHTBOX
========================= */
.custom-lightbox {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(5, 8, 20, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 24px;
  z-index: 99999;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.custom-lightbox.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.lightbox-content {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1100px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 90vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  animation: lightboxZoom 0.35s ease;
}

.lightbox-content img,
.lightbox-content video {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1000px;
  max-height: 85vh;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  background: #000;
}

.lightbox-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  right: 18px;
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--dark);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 2rem;
  line-height: 1;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 100000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.lightbox-close:hover {
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(90deg);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(230, 60, 141, 0.35);
}

.lightbox-trigger {
  cursor: pointer;
}

.award-item img {
  cursor: pointer;
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
}

body.lightbox-open {
  overflow: hidden;
}

@keyframes lightboxZoom {
  from {
    transform: scale(0.9);
    opacity: 0;
  }

  to {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .custom-lightbox {
    padding: 14px;
  }

  .lightbox-close {
    top: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    font-size: 1.7rem;
  }

  .lightbox-content img,
  .lightbox-content video {
    border-radius: 14px;
    max-height: 80vh;
  }
}

/* =========================
   ENROLL CTA
========================= */
.enroll-btn {
  width: 100%;
  height: 45px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;

  background: var(--primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
}

.strip-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  width: max-content;
}

.strip-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* spacing between text and star */
.strip-item span {
  padding: 0 18px;
}

.animate-strip {
  animation: stripLoop linear infinite;
}

@keyframes stripLoop {
  from {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }

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

/* =========================
   LEFT FLOATING SOCIAL DOCK
   (MOBILE ONLY)
========================= */

/* Hide by default (desktop) */
.social-dock {
  display: none;
}

/* =========================
   MOBILE / TABLET VIEW
========================= */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {

  .social-dock {
    position: fixed;
    left: 0;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 9999;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  /* Main item */
  .social-dock-item {
    position: relative;
    width: 155px;
    height: 40px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    text-decoration: none;
    overflow: hidden;

    transform: translateX(-118px);

    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(12, 11, 12, 0.96), rgba(21, 20, 26, 0.96));
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-left: none;
    border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;

    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);

    transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
  }

  /* soft shine */
  .social-dock-item::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(58, 89, 163, 0.14), rgba(230, 60, 141, 0.10));
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
  }

  /* hover */
  .social-dock-item:hover {
    transform: translateX(0);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.38);
  }

  .social-dock-item:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  /* label */
  .social-dock-item .label {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    flex: 1;
    padding-left: 16px;
    padding-right: 10px;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    white-space: nowrap;

    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-8px);
    transition: opacity 0.28s ease, transform 0.28s ease;
  }

  .social-dock-item:hover .label {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
  }

  /* icon square */
  .social-dock-item .icon-wrap {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    width: 42px;
    min-width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;

    border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0;
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }

  .social-dock-item:hover .icon-wrap {
    transform: scale(1.05);
  }

  /* custom hover glow */
  .social-dock-item.call:hover {
    box-shadow:
      0 14px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.38),
      0 0 18px rgba(58, 89, 163, 0.28);
  }

  .social-dock-item.facebook:hover {
    box-shadow:
      0 14px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.38),
      0 0 18px rgba(24, 119, 242, 0.26);
  }

  .social-dock-item.instagram:hover {
    box-shadow:
      0 14px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.38),
      0 0 18px rgba(230, 60, 141, 0.24);
  }

  .social-dock-item.twitter:hover {
    box-shadow:
      0 14px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.38),
      0 0 18px rgba(29, 161, 242, 0.24);
  }

  .social-dock-item.linkedin:hover {
    box-shadow:
      0 14px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.38),
      0 0 18px rgba(10, 102, 194, 0.24);
  }
}

/* =========================
   SMALL MOBILE (TIGHT)
========================= */
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {

  .social-dock {
    gap: 7px;
    top: 50%;
  }

  .social-dock-item {
    width: 132px;
    height: 36px;
    transform: translateX(-96px);
  }

  .social-dock-item .icon-wrap {
    width: 36px;
    min-width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  .social-dock-item .label {
    font-size: 0.64rem;
    padding-left: 10px;
    padding-right: 8px;
  }
}

/* =========================
   FRANCHISE MODAL
========================= */
.franchise-modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 99999;
  display: none;
}

.franchise-modal.active {
  display: block;
}

/* Overlay */
.franchise-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

/* =========================
   MODAL BOX (WHITE PREMIUM)
========================= */
.franchise-box {
  position: fixed;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);

  width: 95%;
  max-width: 650px;
  padding: 32px 34px;

  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 20px;

  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);

  animation: popupIn 0.35s ease;
}

/* Animation */
@keyframes popupIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate(-50%, -60%) scale(0.95);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
  }
}

/* =========================
   HEADER TEXT
========================= */
.franchise-box h3 {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0c0b0c;
}

.franchise-box p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #666;
}

/* Tag */
.form-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #E63C8D;
  background: rgba(230, 60, 141, 0.08);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
}

/* =========================
   CLOSE BUTTON (FIXED CENTER)
========================= */
.franchise-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 14px;

  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;

  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;

  background: var(--dark-2);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50%;

  font-size: 20px;
  line-height: 1;

  cursor: pointer;
  transition: 0.3s ease;
}

.franchise-close:hover {
  transform: rotate(90deg);
  background: #c72f75;
}

/* =========================
   INPUT FIELDS (SOFT WHITE UI)
========================= */
.franchise-box .form-control {
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;

  background: #fafafa;
  font-size: 14px;

  transition: 0.25s ease;
}

.franchise-box textarea.form-control {
  height: auto;
  padding-top: 10px;
}

/* Focus Effect */
.franchise-box .form-control:focus {
  border-color: #E63C8D;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(230, 60, 141, 0.12);
}

/* Select Fix */
.franchise-box select.form-control {
  appearance: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* =========================
   SUBMIT BUTTON (GRADIENT)
========================= */
.franchise-submit-btn {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  /* IMPORTANT */

  width: 320px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: none;
  background: var(--dark-2) !important;
  color: #fff;

  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;

  margin: 4px auto 0;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;

  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* 🔥 Fill layer */
.franchise-submit-btn::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;

  width: 100%;
  height: 0%;
  background: var(--accent);

  border-radius: inherit;
  z-index: -1;

  transition: height 0.35s ease;
}

/* Hover animation */
.franchise-submit-btn:hover::before {
  height: 100%;
}

.franchise-submit-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 38px rgba(58, 89, 163, 0.32);
}

/* Keep content above animation */
.franchise-submit-btn span,
.franchise-submit-btn i {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* =========================
   HEADER BUTTON
========================= */
.franchise-btn {
  background: var(--dark-2) !important;
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  font-size: 14px;
}

/* =========================
   FRANCHISE MODAL MOBILE (BLOCK)
========================= */
@media (max-width: 768px) {

  .franchise-modal.active {
    display: block;
    padding: 16px;
  }

  .franchise-box {
    position: relative;
    top: 20px;
    left: auto;
    transform: none;

    width: 90%;
    max-width: 400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    /* CENTER */

    max-height: calc(100vh - 32px);
    overflow-y: auto;

    padding: 54px 18px 24px;
    border-radius: 22px;
  }

  /* CLOSE BUTTON */
  .franchise-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    right: 12px;

    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    font-size: 20px;
  }

  /* HEADER */
  .franchise-box h3 {
    font-size: 20px;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .franchise-box p {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .form-tag {
    font-size: 11px;
    padding: 5px 12px;
  }

  /* FORM SPACING */
  .franchise-box .row {
    --bs-gutter-x: 0;
    --bs-gutter-y: 12px;
  }

  .franchise-box .form-control {
    width: 100%;
    height: 42px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    padding: 8px 14px;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }

  .franchise-box textarea.form-control {
    min-height: 76px;
  }

  /* BUTTON */
  .franchise-submit-btn {
    width: 100%;
    height: 44px;
    font-size: 14px;
    margin-top: 4px;
  }

  .franchise-btn {
    padding: 7px 14px;
    font-size: 16px;
  }
}

/* EXTRA SMALL */
@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .franchise-modal.active {
    padding: 10px;
  }

  .franchise-box {
    padding: 50px 14px 20px;
    border-radius: 18px;
  }

  .franchise-box h3 {
    font-size: 18px;
  }

  .franchise-box p {
    font-size: 12px;
  }
}

.student-world-tabs {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 10px;

  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  margin: 30px auto;

  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);

  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);

  box-shadow:
    0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35),
    inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.tab {
  position: relative;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  color: #d9d9d9;
  ;

  padding: 9px 26px;
  border-radius: 24px;

  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;

  cursor: pointer;
  overflow: hidden;

  transition: color 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s ease;
}

.tab::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;

  left: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  bottom: 5px;

  height: 2px;

  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 20px;

  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;

  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.tab::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;

  background: rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.4);

  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);

  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);

  box-shadow:
    inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12),
    0 0 18px rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.18);

  border-radius: 24px;

  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;

  transition: transform 0.35s ease;

  z-index: -1;
}

.tab:hover {
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.tab:hover::before,
.tab.active::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.tab:hover::after,
.tab.active::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.tab.active {
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {

  .student-world-tabs {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;

    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;

    padding: 10px;
    border-radius: 18px;
  }

  .tab {
    flex: 0 0 auto;

    padding: 8px 16px;

    font-size: 12px;
    line-height: 1.2;

    border-radius: 18px;
  }

  .tab::before {
    left: 10px;
    right: 10px;
    bottom: 4px;
  }

  .tab::after {
    border-radius: 18px;
  }
}

.student-world-section {
  background: none;
  padding: 40px 20px;
}

/* Gallery Grid */
.gallery-grid {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 40px auto 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
}

.gallery-item {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.gallery-item img,
.gallery-item video {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.45s ease, filter 0.45s ease;
}

.gallery-item:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  filter: brightness(0.75);
}

/* Hide filtered items */
.gallery-item.hide {
  display: none;
}

/* Lightbox */
.lightbox {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;

  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;

  padding: 20px;

  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);

  z-index: 9999999999;
}

.lightbox.active {
  display: flex !important;
}

/* Media content */
.lightbox-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;

  max-width: 900px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 85vh;

  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.lightbox-content img,
.lightbox-content video {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;

  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 85vh;

  border-radius: 18px;
  object-fit: contain;

  box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.25);
}

/* Close Button */
.lightbox-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 22px;
  right: 30px;

  z-index: 99999999999;

  background: transparent;
  border: none;

  color: #fff;
  font-size: 44px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* Arrow Buttons */
.lightbox-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;

  z-index: 99999999999;

  transform: translateY(-50%);

  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;

  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);

  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #fff;

  font-size: 26px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.lightbox-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.35);
}

.lightbox-btn.prev {
  left: 30px;
}

.lightbox-btn.next {
  right: 30px;
}

/* Tablet */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .lightbox-btn.prev {
    left: 18px;
  }

  .lightbox-btn.next {
    right: 18px;
  }
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
  }

  .gallery-item {
    border-radius: 14px;
  }

  .lightbox {
    padding: 14px;
  }

  .lightbox-content img,
  .lightbox-content video {
    max-height: 80vh;
  }

  .lightbox-btn {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    font-size: 22px;
  }

  .lightbox-btn.prev {
    left: 12px;
  }

  .lightbox-btn.next {
    right: 12px;
  }

  .lightbox-close {
    top: 14px;
    right: 18px;
    font-size: 38px;
  }
}

.testimonial-section1 {
  background: transparent;
  padding: 80px 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
}



.testimonial-tabs {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 42px;
}

.testimonial-tabs {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 45px;
}

.testimonial-tab {
  position: relative;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  padding: 14px 6px;
  min-width: 120px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: .35s ease;
}

/* bottom line */
.testimonial-tab::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  bottom: 0;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 0%;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 30px;
  transition: .4s cubic-bezier(.19, 1, .22, 1);
}

/* glow dot */
.testimonial-tab::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  bottom: -3px;
  transform: translateX(-50%) scale(0);
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(230, 60, 141, .7);
  transition: .35s ease;
}

.testimonial-tab:hover {
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.testimonial-tab:hover::before {
  width: 70%;
}

.testimonial-tab:hover::after {
  transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1);
}

/* ACTIVE */
.testimonial-tab.active {
  color: #fff;
}

.testimonial-tab.active::before {
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
}

.testimonial-tab.active::after {
  transform: translateX(-50%) scale(1.1);
}

/* elegant text glow */
.testimonial-tab.active {
  text-shadow:
    0 0 10px rgba(230, 60, 141, .35),
    0 0 20px rgba(230, 60, 141, .18);
}

/* floating underline animation */
@keyframes activeLine {
  0% {
    opacity: .6;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(230, 60, 141, .3);
  }

  50% {
    opacity: 1;
    box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(230, 60, 141, .7);
  }

  100% {
    opacity: .6;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(230, 60, 141, .3);
  }
}

.testimonial-tab.active::before,
.testimonial-tab.active::after {
  animation: activeLine 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@media(max-width:576px) {

  .testimonial-tabs {
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .testimonial-tab {
    min-width: auto;
    width: 100%;
  }

}

.testimonial-slider {
  position: relative;
}

.testimonial-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 22px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  padding-top: 10px;
}

.testimonial-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.testimonial-card {
  flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 22px)/2);
  min-height: 200px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.testimonial-card.hide {
  display: none;
}

.testimonial-card p {
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: #fff;
}

.testimonial-short,
.testimonial-full {
  display: inline;
}

.testimonial-full {
  display: none;
}

.testimonial-card.expanded .testimonial-short {
  display: none;
}

.testimonial-card.expanded .testimonial-full {
  display: inline;
}

.testimonial-expand-btn {
  display: inline;

  border: 0;
  background: none;

  color: var(--accent);

  padding: 0;
  margin-left: 4px;

  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;

  cursor: pointer;
}

.testimonial-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 45%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 5;

  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;

  border: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;

  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
  color: #fff;

  font-size: 22px;
  cursor: pointer;

  transition: .3s;
}

.testimonial-arrow:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
}

.testimonial-arrow.prev {
  left: -45px;
}

.testimonial-arrow.next {
  right: -45px;
}

.testimonial-dots {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.testimonial-dots button {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .3);
  transition: .3s;
}

.testimonial-dots button.active {
  width: 24px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: var(--accent);
}

@media(max-width:600px) {

  .testimonial-card {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    min-height: 220px;
  }

  .testimonial-arrow.prev {
    left: 5px;
  }

  .testimonial-arrow.next {
    right: 5px;
  }

  .testimonial-tab {
    padding: 8px 18px;
    font-size: 13px;
  }
}

.sw-testimonials {
  margin-top: 70px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}

.sw-testimonial {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03));
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 44px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  height: 100%;
}

.sw-testimonial:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  border-color: rgba(230, 60, 141, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}