/* ============================================================
   RELIANCE ANIMATION ACADEMY NAGERCOIL — CORE DESIGN SYSTEM
   style.css
   ============================================================ */

/* ── Google Fonts ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800;900&family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&display=swap');

/* ── Design Tokens ────────────────────────────────────────── */
:root {
  --brand-blue: #04469A;
  --brand-blue-light: #0B56B8;
  --deep-blue: #062B67;
  --brand-red: #E21E26;
  --white: #FFFFFF;
  --light-bg: #F5F7FB;
  --dark: #071426;
  --gray-100: #EEF1F7;
  --gray-200: #D8DDE8;
  --gray-400: #8A93A8;
  --gray-600: #5A6373;
  --gray-800: #2C3344;

  --font-primary: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;

  /* Spacing */
  --space-xs: 0.5rem;
  --space-sm: 1rem;
  --space-md: 2rem;
  --space-lg: 4rem;
  --space-xl: 7rem;
  --space-xxl: 10rem;

  /* Radius */
  --radius-xs: 4px;
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 22px;
  --radius-xl: 36px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-xs: 0 1px 4px rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.08);
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 12px rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.10);
  --shadow-md: 0 6px 28px rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.14);
  --shadow-lg: 0 16px 56px rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.18);
  --shadow-xl: 0 32px 80px rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.22);
  --shadow-red: 0 8px 32px rgba(226, 30, 38, 0.18);
  --shadow-dark: 0 8px 32px rgba(7, 20, 38, 0.4);

  /* Transitions */
  --ease-smooth: cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
  --ease-spring: cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  --ease-out: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --dur-fast: 0.18s;
  --dur-base: 0.32s;
  --dur-slow: 0.55s;

  /* Header */
  --header-h: 80px;
}

/* ── Reset ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  color: var(--dark);
  background: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

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

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

ul,
ol {
  list-style: none;
}

button {
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  background: none;
  font-family: inherit;
}

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

/* ── Skip Link ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -100%;
  left: 1rem;
  z-index: 10000;
  background: var(--brand-blue);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: top 0.2s;
}

.skip-link:focus {
  top: 1rem;
}

/* ── Preloader ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
#preloader {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 99999;
  background: var(--deep-blue);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  transition: opacity 0.6s var(--ease-smooth), visibility 0.6s;
}

#preloader.hidden {
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.preloader-logo {
  width: 200px;
  height: auto;
  animation: preloaderPulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 20px rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.5));
}

.preloader-logo-fallback {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--white);
}

.preloader-logo-fallback .pl-brand {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.preloader-logo-fallback .pl-sub {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.preloader-bar-wrap {
  width: 220px;
  height: 3px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.preloader-bar {
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand-blue), var(--brand-red));
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  animation: preloaderBar 1.8s var(--ease-smooth) forwards;
}

@keyframes preloaderPulse {

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

  50% {
    transform: scale(1.03);
    opacity: 0.9;
  }
}

@keyframes preloaderBar {
  0% {
    width: 0;
  }

  40% {
    width: 55%;
  }

  100% {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-6px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* ── Layout Utilities ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
}

.container-wide {
  max-width: 1440px;
}

.container-narrow {
  max-width: 860px;
}

.section {
  padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
}

.section-sm {
  padding: var(--space-lg) 0;
}

.section-lg {
  padding: var(--space-xxl) 0;
}

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

.grid-3 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.grid-4 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.grid-6 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.flex {
  display: flex;
}

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

.flex-between {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

/* ── Section Headers ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.section-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brand-red);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-tag::before,
.section-tag::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--brand-red);
}

.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

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

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

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 1.2rem auto 0;
}

.section-header.left {
  text-align: left;
}

.section-header.left .section-subtitle {
  margin-left: 0;
}

/* Light BG Sections */
.bg-light {
  background: var(--light-bg);
}

.bg-dark {
  background: var(--dark);
}

.bg-blue {
  background: var(--brand-blue);
}

.bg-deep {
  background: var(--deep-blue);
}

/* ── Buttons ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: all var(--dur-base) var(--ease-smooth);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);
  transition: background var(--dur-fast);
}

.btn:hover::after {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.btn:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--brand-blue-light);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--brand-blue);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.3);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--brand-blue-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.4);
}

.btn-red {
  background: var(--brand-red);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-red);
}

.btn-red:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(226, 30, 38, 0.35);
}

.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--brand-blue);
  border: 2px solid var(--brand-blue);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--brand-blue);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline-white {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 0.6rem 1.4rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 1.1rem 2.8rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.btn-icon {
  width: 1.1em;
  height: 1.1em;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--dur-fast);
}

.btn:hover .btn-icon {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.btn-block {
  display: flex;
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* ── Breadcrumb Navigation ────────────────────────────────── */
.breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
}

.breadcrumb a {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.breadcrumb a:hover {
  color: var(--white);
}

.breadcrumb-sep {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.breadcrumb-current {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  max-width: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  white-space: nowrap;
}


#site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1000;
  height: var(--header-h);
  transition: background var(--dur-slow) var(--ease-smooth),
    backdrop-filter var(--dur-slow),
    box-shadow var(--dur-slow);
}

#site-header.transparent {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6, 43, 103, 0.65) 0%, rgba(6, 43, 103, 0.0) 100%);
}

#site-header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(6, 43, 103, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 30px rgba(6, 43, 103, 0.35);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.25);
}

.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
  padding: 0 2rem;
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.header-logo img {
  height: 56px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  transition: opacity var(--dur-fast);
}

.header-logo:hover img {
  opacity: 0.88;
}

.header-logo-fallback {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.header-logo-fallback span {
  color: var(--brand-red);
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

/* Desktop Nav */
.header-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.nav-link {
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  transition: color var(--dur-fast);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--brand-red);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: width var(--dur-base) var(--ease-smooth);
}

.nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--white);
}

.nav-link:hover::after {
  width: 60%;
}

.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--white);
}

.nav-link.active::after {
  width: 60%;
}

/* ── Two-Level Dropdown Navigation Menu ──────────────────────── */
.nav-dropdown {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.nav-dropdown-toggle {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.dropdown-chevron {
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.nav-dropdown:hover .dropdown-chevron,
.nav-dropdown.open .dropdown-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* Invisible hover bridge */
.nav-dropdown::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 16px;
}

/* First-Level Dropdown (White Background, ~235px) */
.dropdown-level-1 {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 10px);
  left: 0;
  width: 235px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18), 0 3px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  padding: 6px 0;
  margin: 0;
  list-style: none;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.25s ease;
  z-index: 1000;
}

.nav-dropdown:hover > .dropdown-level-1,
.nav-dropdown.open > .dropdown-level-1 {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.dropdown-level-1.single-col {
  width: 245px;
}

.dropdown-parent-item {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

/* First-Level Category Link */
.dropdown-cat-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: 46px;
  padding: 0 15px;
  color: #2d3748;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  line-height: 1.3;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.cat-name {
  flex: 1;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.cat-arrow {
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1;
  color: #718096;
  margin-left: 8px;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  font-weight: bold;
}

/* Hover state: Brand Blue (Matching Reliance Logo), White Text & Arrow */
.dropdown-parent-item:hover > .dropdown-cat-link,
.dropdown-cat-link:hover,
.dropdown-cat-link.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-blue, #04469A) 0%, var(--brand-blue-light, #0B56B8) 100%);
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.dropdown-parent-item:hover > .dropdown-cat-link .cat-arrow,
.dropdown-cat-link:hover .cat-arrow {
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Second-Level Submenu (~270px, opens immediately to the right) */
.dropdown-level-2 {
  position: absolute;
  left: 100%;
  top: 0;
  width: 270px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18), 0 3px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  padding: 6px 0;
  margin: 0;
  list-style: none;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateX(8px);
  transition: opacity 0.22s ease, transform 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.22s ease;
  z-index: 1001;
}

/* Invisible bridge buffer to prevent gap mouseout */
.dropdown-level-2::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -10px;
  bottom: -10px;
  left: -14px;
  width: 16px;
  background: transparent;
}

/* Open Level 2 on Level 1 Item Hover */
.dropdown-parent-item:hover > .dropdown-level-2 {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

/* Second-Level Course Link (Multi-line wrapping support) */
.sub-course-link {
  display: block;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  color: #2C3344;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  line-height: 1.45;
  word-wrap: break-word;
  white-space: normal;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f2f5;
  border-left: 3px solid transparent;
}

.dropdown-level-2 li:last-child .sub-course-link {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.sub-course-link:hover,
.sub-course-link.active {
  background: #f0f5fc;
  color: var(--brand-blue, #04469A);
  border-left-color: var(--brand-blue, #04469A);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.header-cta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

/* Mobile Menu Toggle (Hamburger) */
.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  padding: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  transition: all var(--dur-base) var(--ease-smooth);
}

.hamburger:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.hamburger-line,
.hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.hamburger.open span:nth-child(1),
.hamburger.open .hamburger-line:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}

.hamburger.open span:nth-child(2),
.hamburger.open .hamburger-line:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scaleX(0);
}

.hamburger.open span:nth-child(3),
.hamburger.open .hamburger-line:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* ── Mobile Navigation Drawer & Backdrop ───────────────────────── */
.mobile-nav {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100vh;
  height: 100dvh;
  z-index: 10000;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: visibility 0.35s ease;
}

.mobile-nav.open {
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

/* Backdrop Overlay */
.mobile-nav-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(3, 7, 14, 0.72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}

.mobile-nav.open .mobile-nav-backdrop {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Drawer Panel */
.mobile-nav-panel {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 380px;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(6, 13, 24, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  box-shadow: -12px 0 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  z-index: 2;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.mobile-nav.open .mobile-nav-panel {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

/* Mobile Nav Top Bar */
.mobile-nav-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1.15rem 1.5rem;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mobile-nav-logo img {
  height: 42px;
  width: auto;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 4px 8px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.mobile-nav-logo-fallback {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* Close (×) Button */
.mobile-nav-close {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  color: #ffffff;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  padding: 0;
}

.mobile-nav-close:hover,
.mobile-nav-close:focus {
  background: var(--brand-red, #E21E26);
  border-color: var(--brand-red, #E21E26);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

/* Mobile Nav Body */
.mobile-nav-body {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  overflow-y: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.mobile-nav-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.mobile-nav-list li {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
}

.mobile-nav-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.mobile-nav-link:hover,
.mobile-nav-link:focus,
.mobile-nav-link.active {
  color: #ffffff;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.mobile-nav-link.active {
  color: var(--white);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--brand-red, #E21E26);
  background-color: rgba(226, 30, 38, 0.12);
}

/* Mobile Courses Row & Submenu */
.mobile-nav-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.mobile-nav-row .mobile-courses-main-link {
  flex: 1;
}

.mobile-submenu-toggle {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: var(--white);
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  padding: 0;
  margin-right: 0.5rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mobile-submenu-toggle:hover,
.mobile-nav-item.open .mobile-submenu-toggle {
  background: var(--brand-red, #E21E26);
  border-color: var(--brand-red, #E21E26);
}

.mobile-chevron {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.mobile-nav-item.open .mobile-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.mobile-submenu {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: max-height 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.25s ease, margin 0.25s ease;
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border-radius: 10px;
}

.mobile-nav-item.open .mobile-submenu {
  max-height: 1200px;
  opacity: 1;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
  padding: 0.4rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.mobile-submenu li {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
}

/* Nested Category Accordion on Mobile */
.mobile-sub-cat-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.mobile-sub-cat-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.mobile-cat-header {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.75rem 0.85rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
}

.mobile-cat-header:hover,
.mobile-sub-cat-item.open .mobile-cat-header {
  background: rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.2);
  color: #60a5fa;
}

.m-cat-arrow {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
}

.mobile-sub-cat-item.open .m-cat-arrow {
  transform: rotate(90deg);
  color: #60a5fa;
}

.mobile-inner-courses-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: max-height 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.2s ease;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  border-radius: 6px;
}

.mobile-sub-cat-item.open .mobile-inner-courses-list {
  max-height: 500px;
  opacity: 1;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.5rem 0.5rem 1rem;
}

.mobile-inner-courses-list .mobile-submenu-link {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.65rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.mobile-inner-courses-list .mobile-submenu-link:hover,
.mobile-inner-courses-list .mobile-submenu-link.active {
  background: var(--brand-blue, #04469A);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.mobile-submenu-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 0.6rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.mobile-submenu-link:hover,
.mobile-submenu-link.active {
  color: #ffffff;
  background: var(--brand-blue, #04469A);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.mobile-submenu-link.highlight {
  color: #60a5fa;
}

.mobile-submenu-link.highlight:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.m-sub-icon {
  font-size: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mobile-submenu-all {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
  padding-top: 0.35rem;
}

.mobile-submenu-link.view-all {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-red, #E21E26);
  justify-content: center;
}

.mobile-submenu-link.view-all:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Mobile Nav Bottom Area */
.mobile-nav-bottom {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.mobile-enquire-btn {
  padding: 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.mobile-nav-contact-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.5rem;
}

.m-contact-link {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.m-contact-link:hover {
  color: var(--white);
}

.m-contact-link.whatsapp {
  color: #4ade80;
}

.m-c-icon {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* ── Footer Component (Modern 5-Column Design) ───────────────── */
#site-footer {
  background-color: #060D18;
  color: #a0aec0;
  padding: 4.5rem 0 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 2.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

/* Column Headings (White) */
.footer-col-title {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  display: inline-block;
}

.footer-col-title::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 30px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--brand-red, #E21E26);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-col:hover .footer-col-title::after {
  width: 50px;
}

/* Column 1: About & Logo & Socials */
.footer-col-about {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.footer-logo img {
  height: 54px;
  width: auto;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 5px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-logo img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.footer-logo-fallback {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.footer-brand-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #a0aec0;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-social {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

/* Rounded Social Media Icons */
.footer-social-link {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #a0aec0;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-social-link:hover {
  background: var(--brand-red, #E21E26);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--brand-red, #E21E26);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(226, 30, 38, 0.4);
}

/* Navigation Links (Light Gray Text, Hover Red) */
.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.8rem;
}

.footer-links a {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #a0aec0;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
  display: inline-block;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--brand-red, #E21E26);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Contact List */
.footer-contact-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #a0aec0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.footer-contact-icon {
  font-size: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.footer-contact-text a {
  color: #a0aec0;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-contact-text a:hover {
  color: var(--brand-red, #E21E26);
}

/* Footer Bottom Divider & Copyright */
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 1.8rem 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.footer-copyright {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #a0aec0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.4rem 0.6rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-divider {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  font-weight: 300;
  user-select: none;
}

.footer-dev-link {
  color: var(--brand-blue-light);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--dur-base) var(--ease-smooth), opacity var(--dur-base) var(--ease-smooth);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

.footer-dev-link:hover,
.footer-dev-link:focus-visible {
  color: var(--white);
  opacity: 0.9;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .footer-divider {
    display: none;
  }

  .footer-copyright {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.25rem;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* ── Hero (Home) ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--deep-blue);
}

.hero-media {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-video,
.hero-background-video {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg,
      rgba(4, 10, 25, 0.78) 0%,
      rgba(4, 30, 75, 0.55) 50%,
      rgba(4, 10, 25, 0.80) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-overlay-bottom {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 200px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, var(--dark));
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.popup-modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(7, 20, 38, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 2000;
}

.popup-modal.active {
  display: flex;
}

.popup-modal-card {
  position: relative;
  width: min(92vw, 540px);
  max-height: 92vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.popup-modal-body {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
}

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

.popup-modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  right: 1rem;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: none;
  background: rgba(7, 20, 38, 0.08);
  color: var(--dark);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
}

.popup-modal-close:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  background: rgba(7, 20, 38, 0.14);
}

.popup-modal-footer {
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  background: #fafbff;
}

.popup-modal-footer .btn {
  min-width: 160px;
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: calc(var(--header-h) + 3rem) 2rem 4rem;
}

.hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-eyebrow-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--brand-red);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: heroEyebrowPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes heroEyebrowPulse {

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

  50% {
    opacity: 0.6;
    transform: scale(1.4);
  }
}

.hero-headline {
  font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 8vw, 7rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.0;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 900px;
}

.hero-headline-line {
  display: block;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-headline-word {
  display: inline-block;
  transform: translateY(110%);
  animation: heroWordReveal 0.8s var(--ease-out) forwards;
}

.hero-headline-line:nth-child(1) .hero-headline-word {
  animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

.hero-headline-line:nth-child(2) .hero-headline-word {
  animation-delay: 0.45s;
}

.hero-headline-line:nth-child(3) .hero-headline-word {
  animation-delay: 0.6s;
}

.hero-headline .red {
  color: var(--brand-red);
}

@keyframes heroWordReveal {
  to {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.hero-sub {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.25rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: heroFadeUp 0.7s var(--ease-smooth) 0.9s forwards;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: heroFadeUp 0.7s var(--ease-smooth) 1.1s forwards;
}

@keyframes heroFadeUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
  }

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

.hero-scroll-indicator {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2.5rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 3;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  animation: heroScrollBounce 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero-scroll-line {
  width: 1px;
  height: 40px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5), transparent);
}

@keyframes heroScrollBounce {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(6px);
  }
}

/* Particles */
.hero-particles {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.particle {
  position: absolute;
  width: 3px;
  height: 3px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  animation: particleFloat linear infinite;
}

/* ── Trust / Marquee Strip (Single Continuous Row) ────────── */
.trust-strip {
  background: var(--brand-blue);
  padding: 0.9rem 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  align-items: center;
  user-select: none;
}

.marquee-track {
  display: inline-flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  align-items: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  width: max-content;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  animation: marqueeScroll 25s linear infinite;
  padding-right: 2.5rem;
}

.trust-strip:hover .marquee-track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.marquee-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.marquee-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--brand-red);
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@keyframes marqueeScroll {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateX(-100%);
  }
}

/* ── About Preview (Home) ─────────────────────────────────── */
.about-preview {
  padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
}

.about-preview-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.about-image-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 520px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--dur-slow) var(--ease-smooth);
}

.about-image-wrap:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.about-image-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1.5rem;
  left: 1.5rem;
  background: var(--brand-blue);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.about-image-badge span {
  color: var(--brand-red);
}

.about-content {}

.about-features {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
}

.about-feature {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--light-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  transition: all var(--dur-base) var(--ease-smooth);
}

.about-feature:hover {
  border-color: rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.2);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.about-feature-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--brand-blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.about-feature-text {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--dark);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ── Course Cards ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.courses-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.course-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--dark);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease-smooth), box-shadow var(--dur-base);
  min-height: 380px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.course-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.course-card-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
}

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

.course-card-bg-fallback {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

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

.course-card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(0deg,
      rgba(7, 20, 38, 0.95) 0%,
      rgba(6, 43, 103, 0.7) 40%,
      rgba(6, 43, 103, 0.1) 100%);
  transition: background var(--dur-base);
}

.course-card:hover .course-card-overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(0deg,
      rgba(7, 20, 38, 0.98) 0%,
      rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.75) 50%,
      rgba(6, 43, 103, 0.2) 100%);
}

.course-card-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 1.75rem;
}

.course-num {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: var(--brand-red);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.course-card-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.course-card-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height var(--dur-base) var(--ease-smooth);
}

.course-card:hover .course-card-tags {
  max-height: 120px;
}

.course-tag {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
  background: rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.5);
  border: 1px solid rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.4);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.course-card-line {
  width: 40px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--brand-red);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  transition: width var(--dur-base) var(--ease-smooth);
}

.course-card:hover .course-card-line {
  width: 70px;
}

.course-card-cta {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: all var(--dur-base) var(--ease-smooth);
}

.course-card:hover .course-card-cta {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Alternate fallback bg colors for cards without images */
.course-bg-filmmaking {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f1e38 0%, #1a3060 50%, #0a1628 100%);
}

.course-bg-ai {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #071426 0%, #062B67 40%, #04469A 100%);
}

/* ── Course Carousel 3D (Homepage Preview) ───────────────────── */
:root {
  --carousel-width: 320px;
  --carousel-height: 400px;
  --carousel-radius: 340px;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  :root {
    --carousel-width: 290px;
    --carousel-height: 380px;
    --carousel-radius: 300px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  :root {
    --carousel-width: 260px;
    --carousel-height: 360px;
    --carousel-radius: 250px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  :root {
    --carousel-width: 210px;
    --carousel-height: 330px;
    --carousel-radius: 190px;
  }
}

.courses-carousel-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.5rem 0 3rem 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.courses-carousel-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1100px;
  height: calc(var(--carousel-height) + 60px);
  margin: 0 auto;
  perspective: 1200px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  user-select: none;
}

.courses-carousel-wheel {
  position: relative;
  width: var(--carousel-width);
  height: var(--carousel-height);
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
  will-change: transform;
}

.courses-carousel-wheel .wheel-item {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  margin: 0;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1), filter 0.6s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.15;
  filter: brightness(0.4) blur(1.5px);
}

/* Make sure active card has full visibility and interactivity */
.courses-carousel-wheel .wheel-item.active {
  opacity: 1;
  filter: none;
  pointer-events: auto;
  z-index: 10;
}

.courses-carousel-wheel .wheel-item.active .course-card {
  pointer-events: auto;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* Nearby items (left & right neighbors) */
.courses-carousel-wheel .wheel-item.nearby {
  opacity: 0.65;
  filter: brightness(0.6) blur(0.5px);
  pointer-events: auto;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 5;
}

/* Prevent interacting with tags or buttons inside nearby cards */
.courses-carousel-wheel .wheel-item.nearby .course-card {
  pointer-events: none;
}

.courses-carousel-wheel .wheel-item.hidden-card {
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.courses-carousel-wheel .wheel-item .course-card {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: auto; /* override static min-height */
  margin: 0;
}

/* Navigation Buttons */
.carousel-nav-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(7, 20, 38, 0.4);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: var(--white);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 15;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  padding: 0;
}

.carousel-nav-btn:hover {
  background: var(--brand-red);
  border-color: var(--brand-red);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(224, 8, 18, 0.5);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.05);
}

.carousel-nav-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(0.95);
}

.carousel-nav-btn.prev-btn {
  left: calc(50% - var(--carousel-radius) - (var(--carousel-width) / 2) - 40px);
}

.carousel-nav-btn.next-btn {
  right: calc(50% - var(--carousel-radius) - (var(--carousel-width) / 2) - 40px);
}

.carousel-nav-btn svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  fill: none;
  stroke: currentColor;
  stroke-width: 2.5;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.carousel-nav-btn.prev-btn:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(-2px);
}

.carousel-nav-btn.next-btn:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

/* Adjust navigation buttons position on smaller screens */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .carousel-nav-btn.prev-btn {
    left: 20px;
  }
  .carousel-nav-btn.next-btn {
    right: 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .carousel-nav-btn {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
  }
  .carousel-nav-btn.prev-btn {
    left: 10px;
  }
  .carousel-nav-btn.next-btn {
    right: 10px;
  }
}

/* Carousel Dots */
.carousel-dots {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  z-index: 10;
}

.carousel-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
}

.carousel-dot:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
}

.carousel-dot.active {
  background: var(--brand-red);
  width: 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

/* ── Why Choose Us ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.feature-card {
  padding: 2rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
  transition: all var(--dur-base) var(--ease-smooth);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.feature-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 4px;
  height: 0;
  background: var(--brand-blue);
  transition: height var(--dur-base) var(--ease-smooth);
}

.feature-card:hover::before {
  height: 100%;
}

.feature-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.2);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.feature-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-blue), var(--brand-blue-light));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.25);
}

.feature-title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.feature-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ── Learning Journey Timeline ────────────────────────────── */
.journey-section {
  background: var(--dark);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.journey-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
}

.journey-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 5rem;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.journey-content .section-header {
  text-align: left;
}

.journey-content .section-title {
  color: var(--white);
}

.journey-content .section-subtitle {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  margin-left: 0;
}

.journey-timeline {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
  position: relative;
}

.journey-timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 22px;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.3);
}

.timeline-step {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 0;
  position: relative;
  cursor: default;
  transition: all var(--dur-base);
}

.timeline-step.active .timeline-num,
.timeline-step:hover .timeline-num {
  background: var(--brand-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.25);
}

.timeline-step.active .timeline-step-title {
  color: var(--white);
}

.timeline-step.active .timeline-step-desc {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

.timeline-num {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.25);
  border: 2px solid rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.4);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: all var(--dur-base);
}

.timeline-body {
  padding-top: 0.5rem;
}

.timeline-step-title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
  transition: color var(--dur-fast);
}

.timeline-step-desc {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  line-height: 1.5;
  transition: color var(--dur-fast);
}

/* ── Student Showcase / Gallery ───────────────────────────── */
.gallery-filters {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.filter-btn {
  padding: 0.55rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  background: var(--light-bg);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: all var(--dur-fast);
}

.filter-btn:hover {
  color: var(--brand-blue);
  border-color: var(--brand-blue);
  background: rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.05);
}

.filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--brand-blue);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--brand-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.3);
}

.gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.gallery-item {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--dur-base) var(--ease-smooth);
}

.gallery-item.hidden {
  display: none;
}

.gallery-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.gallery-img-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
}

.gallery-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--dur-slow);
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.gallery-img-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.gallery-placeholder-icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.gallery-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(6, 43, 103, 0.9) 0%, rgba(6, 43, 103, 0.3) 60%, transparent 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--dur-base);
}

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

.gallery-cat {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brand-red);
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.gallery-title {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
}

/* ── Tech Stack / Tools ───────────────────────────────────── */
.tools-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(130px, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
}

.tool-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--dur-base) var(--ease-smooth);
  cursor: default;
}

.tool-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.25);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  background: rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.03);
}

.tool-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--light-bg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
}

.tool-name {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* ── Career CTA Banner ────────────────────────────────────── */
.cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--deep-blue) 0%, var(--brand-blue) 60%, var(--brand-blue-light) 100%);
  padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='60' height='60' viewBox='0 0 60 60' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='none' fill-rule='evenodd'%3E%3Cg fill='%23ffffff' fill-opacity='0.03'%3E%3Cpath d='M36 34v-4h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2h-4zm0-30V0h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2V6h4V4h-4zM6 34v-4H4v4H0v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2H6zM6 4V0H4v4H0v2h4v4h2V6h4V4H6z'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

.cta-banner-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.cta-eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brand-red);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.cta-headline {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.cta-tagline {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.cta-tagline-item {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.cta-tagline-item span {
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ── Enquiry Form Section ─────────────────────────────────── */
.enquiry-section {
  background: var(--light-bg);
  padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
}

.enquiry-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.6fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.enquiry-info {}

.enquiry-info-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--dark);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.enquiry-info-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.enquiry-bullets {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.enquiry-bullet {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--dark);
}

.enquiry-bullet-icon {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--brand-blue);
  color: var(--white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Form */
.form-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
}

.form-title {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.form-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.form-group.full {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

.form-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gray-800);
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.form-label .required {
  color: var(--brand-red);
}

.form-input,
.form-select,
.form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
  border: 2px solid var(--gray-100);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--dark);
  background: var(--white);
  transition: border-color var(--dur-fast), box-shadow var(--dur-fast);
  outline: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
}

.form-input:focus,
.form-select:focus,
.form-textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--brand-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.08);
}

.form-input.error,
.form-select.error,
.form-textarea.error {
  border-color: var(--brand-red);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(226, 30, 38, 0.08);
}

.form-input.valid,
.form-select.valid,
.form-textarea.valid {
  border-color: #16a34a;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.08);
}

.form-textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 100px;
}

.form-select {
  cursor: pointer;
}

.form-error-msg {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--brand-red);
  font-weight: 500;
  display: none;
}

.form-group.has-error .form-error-msg {
  display: block;
}

.form-submit-wrap {
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.form-submit-wrap .btn {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
}

.form-note {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--gray-400);
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.form-message {
  display: none;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.form-message.success {
  display: flex;
  background: rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.1);
  color: #16a34a;
  border: 1px solid rgba(22, 163, 74, 0.25);
}

.form-message.error {
  display: flex;
  background: rgba(226, 30, 38, 0.08);
  color: var(--brand-red);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 30, 38, 0.2);
}

/* ── Page Hero (Inner Pages) ──────────────────────────────── */
.page-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 70vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding-bottom: 5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--deep-blue) 0%, var(--brand-blue) 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.page-hero.courses-hero,
.page-hero.about-hero,
.page-hero.student-hero,
.page-hero.contact-hero,
.page-hero.privacy-hero,
.page-hero-lg {
  min-height: 75vh;
  padding-bottom: 5.5rem;
}

.page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='100' height='100' viewBox='0 0 100 100' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='%23ffffff' fill-opacity='0.025'%3E%3Ccircle cx='50' cy='50' r='40'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E") repeat;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.page-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding-top: calc(var(--header-h) + 2rem);
}

.breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.breadcrumb a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  transition: color var(--dur-fast);
}

.breadcrumb a:hover {
  color: var(--white);
}

.breadcrumb-sep {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.breadcrumb-current {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.page-hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--white);
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  line-height: 1.05;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.page-hero-title span {
  color: var(--brand-red);
}

.page-hero-desc {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 640px;
}

.page-hero-shape {
  position: absolute;
  right: -5%;
  top: 15%;
  width: 45%;
  height: 70%;
  border-radius: 30% 70% 70% 30% / 30% 30% 70% 70%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.page-hero-shape-2 {
  position: absolute;
  right: 8%;
  bottom: -10%;
  width: 25%;
  height: 50%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(226, 30, 38, 0.06);
}

/* ── About Page Sections ──────────────────────────────────── */
.vision-mission-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.vm-card {
  padding: 2.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.vm-card-vision {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--deep-blue), var(--brand-blue));
  color: var(--white);
}

.vm-card-mission {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 2px solid var(--gray-100);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  color: var(--dark);
}

.vm-icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  display: block;
}

.vm-label {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brand-red);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.vm-title {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.vm-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.vm-card-vision .vm-desc {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.philosophy-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.philosophy-card {
  padding: 2rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--brand-blue);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--dur-base);
}

.philosophy-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.philosophy-icon {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: block;
}

.philosophy-title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.philosophy-desc {
  font-size: 0.845rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.methodology-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  position: relative;
}

.methodology-grid::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 32px;
  left: 12.5%;
  right: 12.5%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand-blue), var(--brand-red));
  z-index: 0;
}

.methodology-step {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.method-num {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--brand-blue);
  color: var(--white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.35);
  border: 4px solid var(--white);
}

.method-title {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.method-desc {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ── Courses Page ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.course-filter-tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.tab-btn {
  padding: 0.6rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  background: var(--light-bg);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: all var(--dur-fast);
}

.tab-btn:hover {
  color: var(--brand-blue);
  border-color: rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.25);
}

.tab-btn.active {
  background: var(--brand-blue);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--brand-blue);
}

.course-detail-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  transition: all var(--dur-base) var(--ease-smooth);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.course-detail-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
}

.course-detail-card.hidden {
  display: none;
}

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

/* Link wrapper around course card image */
.course-detail-img-link {
  display: block;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.course-detail-img-link:hover .course-detail-img img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.course-detail-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--dur-slow);
}

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

.course-detail-img-fallback {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 3rem;
}

.course-detail-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  background: var(--brand-blue);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.course-detail-body {
  padding: 1.75rem;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.course-detail-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.course-detail-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.course-detail-skills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.skill-chip {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
  background: rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.08);
  color: var(--brand-blue);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.15);
}

.course-detail-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.course-meta-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
}

.course-meta-icon {
  color: var(--brand-blue);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.course-detail-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.course-detail-footer > div {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  width: 100%;
}

.course-note {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--gray-400);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

/* ── Student Corner ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.workshop-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.workshop-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--dur-base) var(--ease-smooth);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.workshop-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(226, 30, 38, 0.2);
}

.workshop-card-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--deep-blue);
}

.workshop-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease-spring);
}

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

.workshop-card-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  background: rgba(6, 13, 24, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.workshop-card-body {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.workshop-card-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  transition: color var(--dur-fast);
}

.workshop-card:hover .workshop-card-title {
  color: var(--brand-red);
}

.workshop-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.workshop-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-self: flex-start;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.85rem;
  background: rgba(226, 30, 38, 0.08);
  color: var(--brand-red);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.resources-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.resource-card {
  padding: 1.75rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--dur-base);
}

.resource-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.2);
}

.resource-icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.resource-title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.resource-desc {
  font-size: 0.845rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ── Testimonials (What Students Say) Carousel ──────────────── */
.testimonials-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F5F7FB 100%);
}

.testimonials-carousel-wrapper {
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
}

.testimonials-carousel-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.testimonials-viewport {
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 26px;
  position: relative;
}

.testimonials-track {
  display: flex;
  width: 100%;
  transition: transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  will-change: transform;
}

.testimonial-slide {
  flex: 0 0 100%;
  width: 100%;
  min-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  padding: 0.5rem;
}

.testimonial-card-premium {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98), rgba(246, 249, 255, 0.95));
  border: 1px solid rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.12);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 2.75rem 3rem 2.25rem 3rem;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.08), 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.testimonial-card-premium:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.12), 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  border-color: rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.24);
}

.testimonial-card-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: -60px;
  right: -60px;
  width: 240px;
  height: 240px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(226, 30, 38, 0.09) 0%, rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.04) 65%, transparent 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.testimonial-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.testimonial-quote-badge {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(226, 30, 38, 0.10), rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.06));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--brand-red);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 30, 38, 0.16);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(226, 30, 38, 0.08);
}

.testimonial-quote-badge svg {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
}

.testimonial-badges-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.testimonial-verified-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: #05824b;
  background: rgba(5, 130, 75, 0.09);
  border: 1px solid rgba(5, 130, 75, 0.22);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.testimonial-verified-tag svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
}

.testimonial-count-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-blue);
  background: rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.18);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

.testimonial-text-scroll {
  max-height: 260px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding-right: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.25) transparent;
}

.testimonial-text-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 5px;
}

.testimonial-text-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: transparent;
}

.testimonial-text-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.2);
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.testimonial-text-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: var(--brand-blue);
}

.testimonial-quote-text {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #1e293b;
  font-weight: 450;
  font-style: normal;
  position: relative;
}

.testimonial-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.08);
  padding-top: 1.35rem;
}

.testimonial-author-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.testimonial-avatar-gradient {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.25);
  border: 2px solid #ffffff;
}

.avatar-color-1 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #04469A, #0B56B8); }
.avatar-color-2 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E21E26, #F45158); }
.avatar-color-3 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #062B67, #04469A); }
.avatar-color-4 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6A1B9A, #8E24AA); }
.avatar-color-5 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D84315, #F4511E); }
.avatar-color-6 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00695C, #00897B); }

.testimonial-author-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.testimonial-author-name {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.testimonial-author-role {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--brand-red);
}

/* Navigation Buttons */
.testimonials-nav-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 10;
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.18);
  color: var(--deep-blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.12);
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.testimonials-nav-btn.prev-btn {
  left: -25px;
}

.testimonials-nav-btn.next-btn {
  right: -25px;
}

.testimonials-nav-btn:hover {
  background: var(--brand-blue);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 26px rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.28);
  border-color: var(--brand-blue);
}

.testimonials-nav-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(0.95);
}

.testimonials-nav-btn svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Pagination Dots */
.testimonials-pagination-dots {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.testimonial-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.2);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  padding: 0;
}

.testimonial-dot:hover {
  background: rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.5);
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

.testimonial-dot.active {
  width: 30px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand-red), #F45158);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(226, 30, 38, 0.35);
}

/* ── FAQ Accordion ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.faq-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-item {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: box-shadow var(--dur-fast), border-color var(--dur-fast);
}

.faq-item.open {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.2);
}

.faq-trigger {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.2rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color var(--dur-fast), background var(--dur-fast);
  gap: 1rem;
}

.faq-item.open .faq-trigger {
  color: var(--brand-blue);
}

.faq-trigger-icon {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--light-bg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--brand-blue);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease-spring), background var(--dur-fast);
}

.faq-item.open .faq-trigger-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  background: var(--brand-blue);
  color: var(--white);
}

.faq-body {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s var(--ease-smooth), padding 0.3s;
}

.faq-item.open .faq-body {
  max-height: 400px;
}

.faq-answer {
  padding: 0 1.5rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ── Contact Page ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.6fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.contact-info-cards {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.contact-info-card {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  transition: all var(--dur-base);
}

.contact-info-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.2);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.contact-info-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-blue), var(--brand-blue-light));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--white);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-info-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gray-400);
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.contact-info-value {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--dark);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.contact-info-value a {
  color: var(--brand-blue);
  transition: color var(--dur-fast);
}

.contact-info-value a:hover {
  color: var(--brand-blue-light);
}

.placeholder-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-red);
  background: rgba(226, 30, 38, 0.08);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 30, 38, 0.15);
}

.map-placeholder {
  height: 280px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--deep-blue), var(--brand-blue));
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  border: 2px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.map-placeholder-icon {
  font-size: 3rem;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

/* ── Detailed Interactive Location Map Component ─────────── */
.map-container-card {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transition: transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease-smooth), box-shadow var(--dur-base) var(--ease-smooth);
}

.map-container-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.map-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--deep-blue) 0%, var(--brand-blue) 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.map-card-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #ffb4b7;
  background: rgba(226, 30, 38, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 30, 38, 0.35);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.map-card-title {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  margin: 0 0 0.2rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.map-card-address {
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.map-frame-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 340px;
  background: var(--gray-100);
}

.map-frame-wrapper iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: 0;
  display: block;
}

/* ── Stat Cards ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.stat-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 2rem 1rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
  transition: all var(--dur-base);
}

.stat-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.stat-value {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--brand-blue);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.stat-sub {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--gray-400);
  margin-top: 0.3rem;
}

/* ── Utility ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.text-center {
  text-align: center;
}

.text-white {
  color: var(--white);
}

.text-blue {
  color: var(--brand-blue);
}

.text-red {
  color: var(--brand-red);
}

.mt-1 {
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.mt-2 {
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.mt-3 {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.mt-4 {
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.mb-4 {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.sr-only {
  position: absolute;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 0;
}

.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s var(--ease-smooth), transform 0.7s var(--ease-smooth);
}

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

.reveal-scale {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.96);
  transition: opacity 0.6s var(--ease-smooth), transform 0.6s var(--ease-smooth);
}

.reveal-scale.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
}

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

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

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

.stagger-4 {
  transition-delay: 0.32s;
}

.stagger-5 {
  transition-delay: 0.40s;
}

.stagger-6 {
  transition-delay: 0.48s;
}

/* ── Triple Advantage Section ────────────────────────────── */
.triple-advantage-section {
  background: var(--gray-50);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.advantage-banner-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.12);
}

.advantage-wide-banner {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--dur-slow) var(--ease-out);
}

.advantage-wide-banner:hover {
  transform: scale(1.015);
}

.advantage-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.triple-card-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.triple-card-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.08);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--dur-base) var(--ease-out);
}

.triple-card-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--brand-blue);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.triple-card-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.1) 0%, rgba(227, 24, 55, 0.1) 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.triple-card-text h3 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.triple-card-text p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.advantage-poster-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border: 2px solid rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.15);
}

.advantage-poster-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--dur-slow) var(--ease-out);
}

.advantage-poster-wrap:hover .advantage-poster-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .advantage-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
}

/* ── New Two-Column Triple Advantage Layout ─────────────────── */
.triple-advantage-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.triple-advantage-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.triple-advantage-cards {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.triple-advantage-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding: 1.1rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: all var(--dur-base) var(--ease-out);
}

.triple-advantage-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.triple-advantage-card--active {
  border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.triple-advantage-card-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.1) 0%, rgba(227, 24, 55, 0.08) 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--brand-blue);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.triple-advantage-card-body {
  flex: 1;
}

.triple-advantage-card-title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.triple-advantage-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

.triple-advantage-image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl, 1.5rem);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  border: none;
  background: var(--dark);
}

.triple-advantage-image-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--dur-slow) var(--ease-out);
}

.triple-advantage-image-wrap:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .triple-advantage-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .triple-advantage-image-wrap {
    order: -1;
    max-width: 560px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   WORKPLACE POLICY & LEGAL DISCLAIMER COMPONENT STYLES
   ============================================================ */

.policy-section {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--light-bg);
  padding-top: var(--space-lg);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.policy-header-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  background: rgba(226, 30, 38, 0.08);
  color: var(--brand-red);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 30, 38, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.policy-disclaimer-box {
  background: #FFF9F9;
  border-left: 5px solid var(--brand-red);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.policy-disclaimer-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--brand-red);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.policy-disclaimer-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--gray-800);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.policy-disclaimer-text p {
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.policy-disclaimer-text p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.policy-preamble-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark) 0%, var(--deep-blue) 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.policy-preamble-box::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -20%;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(226, 30, 38, 0.2) 0%, rgba(4, 70, 154, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.policy-preamble-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--brand-red);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.policy-preamble-title {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.policy-preamble-body p {
  font-size: 1.025rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.policy-preamble-body p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Policy TOC & Filter Buttons */
.policy-toc-nav {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  justify-content: center;
}

.policy-toc-btn {
  padding: 0.55rem 1.15rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gray-800);
  transition: all var(--dur-base) var(--ease-smooth);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.policy-toc-btn:hover,
.policy-toc-btn.active {
  background: var(--brand-blue);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--brand-blue);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

/* Policy Content Cards */
.policy-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.08);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: box-shadow var(--dur-base) var(--ease-smooth);
}

.policy-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.policy-card-header {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.75rem;
  background: #FAFBFD;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.06);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.policy-card-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.policy-card-num {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  background: var(--brand-blue);
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.policy-card-body {
  padding: 1.75rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--gray-800);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.policy-card-body p {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.policy-card-body p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.policy-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 1rem 0;
}

.policy-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.policy-list li::before {
  content: "•";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--brand-red);
  font-weight: bold;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.policy-sub-item {
  background: var(--gray-100);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--brand-blue);
}

.policy-sub-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

/* Do's and Don'ts Styling */
.policy-dos-donts-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.policy-do-card {
  background: #F0FDF4;
  border: 1px solid #BBF7D0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.policy-do-card h3 {
  color: #166534;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #86EFAC;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.policy-dont-card {
  background: #FEF2F2;
  border: 1px solid #FECACA;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.policy-dont-card h3 {
  color: #991B1B;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #FCA5A5;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.policy-do-list,
.policy-dont-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.policy-do-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: #14532D;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.policy-do-list li::before {
  content: "✓";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.1rem;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  background: #22C55E;
  color: white;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: bold;
}

.policy-dont-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: #7F1D1D;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.policy-dont-list li::before {
  content: "✕";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.1rem;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  background: #EF4444;
  color: white;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: bold;
}

/* Workplace Commitment Callout Banner */
.policy-commitment-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-blue) 0%, var(--deep-blue) 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.policy-commitment-title {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--white);
}

.policy-commitment-pillars {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.policy-pillar-badge {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  padding: 0.6rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--white);
}

/* Policy Control Table */
.policy-control-table-wrap {
  overflow-x: auto;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}

.policy-control-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  background: var(--white);
  text-align: left;
}

.policy-control-table th,
.policy-control-table td {
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  font-size: 0.925rem;
}

.policy-control-table th {
  background: var(--dark);
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.policy-control-table tr:hover td {
  background: #F8FAFC;
}

.policy-control-table td:first-child {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-blue);
  width: 35%;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .policy-dos-donts-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ── Common Brochure Download Section ──────────────────────── */
.brochure-section {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--light-bg);
  padding: 5rem 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
}

.brochure-bg-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.05) 0%, rgba(226, 30, 38, 0.03) 50%, transparent 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.brochure-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.brochure-info {
  max-width: 620px;
}

.brochure-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(226, 30, 38, 0.1);
  color: var(--brand-red);
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.brochure-heading {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.brochure-heading span {
  color: var(--brand-blue);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-blue) 0%, var(--brand-blue-light) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.brochure-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.brochure-features {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.2rem;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.brochure-features li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gray-800);
}

.brochure-feature-icon {
  color: var(--brand-red);
  font-weight: 900;
}

/* Form Card styling */
.brochure-form-wrap {
  position: relative;
}

.brochure-form-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transition: transform var(--dur-base) var(--ease-smooth);
}

.brochure-form-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.brochure-form-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.brochure-icon-wrap {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.brochure-form-label {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark);
}

.brochure-form-sublabel {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.brochure-field-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

.brochure-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gray-800);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.brochure-input-wrap {
  position: relative;
}

.brochure-input-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 1rem;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--gray-400);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: color var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-smooth);
}

.brochure-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem 0.85rem 2.75rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--light-bg);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--dark);
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-smooth);
  outline: none;
}

.brochure-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--brand-blue);
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.15);
}

.brochure-input:focus + .brochure-input-icon {
  color: var(--brand-blue);
}

.brochure-field-error {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--brand-red);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
  min-height: 1.2em;
}

/* Button */
.btn-brochure-download {
  width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-blue) 0%, var(--brand-blue-light) 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--dur-base) var(--ease-smooth);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-brochure-download:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-blue-light) 0%, var(--deep-blue) 100%);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

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

.btn-brochure-download:disabled {
  background: var(--gray-400);
  cursor: not-allowed;
  transform: none;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.brochure-privacy-note {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  margin-top: 1rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.brochure-privacy-note svg {
  color: var(--brand-blue);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brochure-msg {
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.brochure-msg.success {
  background: #F0FDF4;
  border: 1px solid #BBF7D0;
  color: #166534;
}

.brochure-msg.error {
  background: #FEF2F2;
  border: 1px solid #FECACA;
  color: #991B1B;
}

.brochure-input.is-invalid {
  border-color: var(--brand-red);
  background: #FFF5F5;
}

.brochure-input.is-invalid:focus {
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(226, 30, 38, 0.15);
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .brochure-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
  .brochure-info {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .brochure-tag {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .brochure-features {
    justify-content: center;
    max-width: 500px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .brochure-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
  }
  .brochure-heading {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  .brochure-features {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    text-align: left;
  }
  .brochure-form-card {
    padding: 1.75rem;
  }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   OUR AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS SECTION
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.awards-section {
  background: var(--dark, #071426);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.awards-section .section-title {
  color: var(--white, #ffffff);
}

.awards-section .section-title span {
  color: var(--white, #ffffff);
}

.awards-section .section-subtitle {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.awards-section .section-tag {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.awards-section .section-tag::before,
.awards-section .section-tag::after {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.awards-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -120px;
  left: -120px;
  width: 420px;
  height: 420px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ── Awards Carousel 3D Cover Ring ───────────────────────── */
:root {
  --awards-carousel-width: 300px;
  --awards-carousel-height: 350px;
  --awards-carousel-radius: 460px;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  :root {
    --awards-carousel-width: 270px;
    --awards-carousel-height: 330px;
    --awards-carousel-radius: 380px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  :root {
    --awards-carousel-width: 240px;
    --awards-carousel-height: 310px;
    --awards-carousel-radius: 300px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  :root {
    --awards-carousel-width: 200px;
    --awards-carousel-height: 290px;
    --awards-carousel-radius: 220px;
  }
}

.awards-carousel-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.5rem 0 3rem 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.awards-carousel-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1200px;
  height: calc(var(--awards-carousel-height) + 60px);
  margin: 0 auto;
  perspective: 1200px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  user-select: none;
}

.awards-carousel-wheel {
  position: relative;
  width: var(--awards-carousel-width);
  height: var(--awards-carousel-height);
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
  will-change: transform;
}

.awards-carousel-wheel .award-wheel-item {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  margin: 0;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
}

.awards-carousel-wheel .award-wheel-item.active {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
  z-index: 30;
}

.awards-carousel-wheel .award-wheel-item.active .award-card {
  border: 2.5px solid var(--brand-blue-light, #0B56B8);
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.35), 0 0 30px rgba(11, 86, 184, 0.25);
  transform: scale(1.05) translateY(-4px);
}

.awards-carousel-wheel .award-wheel-item.nearby {
  opacity: 0.65;
  pointer-events: auto;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 10;
}

.awards-carousel-wheel .award-wheel-item.nearby .award-card {
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(11, 86, 184, 0.45);
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.awards-carousel-wheel .award-wheel-item.hidden-card {
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.award-card {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 2px solid rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md, 14px);
  padding: 1.8rem 1.4rem;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

.award-trophy-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.award-trophy {
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  line-height: 1;
  display: block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12));
}

.award-year {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-blue, #04469A), var(--brand-blue-light, #0B56B8));
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  padding: 0.28rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  display: inline-block;
}

.award-title {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #000000;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

.award-body {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #111827;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 600;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

/* 3D Carousel Navigation Buttons */
.awards-carousel-nav-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(6, 43, 103, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 20;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.3);
  padding: 0;
}

.awards-carousel-nav-btn:hover {
  background: var(--brand-blue, #04469A);
  border-color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.45);
}

.awards-carousel-nav-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(0.95);
}

.awards-carousel-nav-btn.prev-btn {
  left: 20px;
}

.awards-carousel-nav-btn.next-btn {
  right: 20px;
}

.awards-carousel-nav-btn svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  stroke: currentColor;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.awards-carousel-nav-btn.prev-btn:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(-2px);
}

.awards-carousel-nav-btn.next-btn:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .awards-carousel-wheel .award-wheel-item:not(.active) {
    opacity: 0 !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
    visibility: hidden;
  }

  .awards-carousel-wheel .award-wheel-item.active {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    visibility: visible;
  }

  .awards-carousel-wheel .award-wheel-item.active .award-card {
    transform: scale(1.04) translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.45), 0 0 25px rgba(11, 86, 184, 0.35);
  }

  .award-card {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
    gap: 0.65rem;
  }

  .award-trophy {
    font-size: 2.3rem;
  }

  .award-title {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #000000;
    line-height: 1.35;
  }

  .award-body {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #111827;
    line-height: 1.45;
  }

  .awards-carousel-nav-btn {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    background: rgba(6, 43, 103, 0.95);
  }

  .awards-carousel-nav-btn.prev-btn {
    left: 4px;
  }

  .awards-carousel-nav-btn.next-btn {
    right: 4px;
  }
}

/* 3D Carousel Dots */
.awards-carousel-dots {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  z-index: 10;
}

.awards-carousel-dots .carousel-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.awards-carousel-dots .carousel-dot:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

.awards-carousel-dots .carousel-dot.active {
  background: var(--brand-blue-light, #0B56B8);
  width: 28px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(11, 86, 184, 0.6);
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   COLLABORATION & AFFILIATIONS — FILM STRIP
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.affiliations-section {
  background: var(--light-bg, #F5F7FB);
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-bottom: 5rem;
}

/* ── Outer container: clips the scrolling track & adds film-hole borders ── */
.filmstrip-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  /* Top & bottom dark bars that look like real film perforations */
  border-top: 10px solid #0a0a14;
  border-bottom: 10px solid #0a0a14;
  background: #0a0a14;
  /* Punch holes into the dark bar using repeating radial gradient */
  background-image:
    repeating-linear-gradient(
      90deg,
      transparent 0px,
      transparent 18px,
      #0a0a14 18px,
      #0a0a14 22px,
      transparent 22px,
      transparent 28px,
      #0a0a14 28px,
      #0a0a14 30px
    );
  /* Fade edges so cards glide in/out smoothly */
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    transparent 0%,
    black 8%,
    black 92%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  mask-image: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    transparent 0%,
    black 8%,
    black 92%,
    transparent 100%
  );
}

/* ── The scrolling belt ── */
.filmstrip-track {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.2rem;
  padding: 1.2rem 0;
  width: max-content;
  will-change: transform;
}

/* Row 1: scrolls LEFT */
@keyframes filmscroll-left {
  0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* Row 2: scrolls RIGHT */
@keyframes filmscroll-right {
  0%   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
  100% { transform: translateX(0); }
}

.filmstrip-left {
  animation: filmscroll-left 28s linear infinite;
}

.filmstrip-right {
  animation: filmscroll-right 32s linear infinite;
}

/* Pause on hover for the whole container */
.filmstrip-container:hover .filmstrip-left,
.filmstrip-container:hover .filmstrip-right {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

/* ── Individual frame cell ── */
.filmstrip-cell {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}

/* ── Card inside each cell ── */
.affil-logo-box {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 2px solid #04469A;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 1.1rem 1.4rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  min-width: 130px;
  max-width: 160px;
  min-height: 100px;
  text-align: center;
  cursor: default;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
  /* Subtle inner shine */
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.9), 0 2px 10px rgba(4,70,154,0.08);
}

.affil-logo-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.04);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.18), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  border-color: #0B56B8;
}

.affil-icon {
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  line-height: 1;
  display: block;
}

.affil-name {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1a1a2e;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  line-height: 1.3;
  display: block;
}

/* ── Responsive: tighter cards on small screens ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .affil-logo-box {
    min-width: 110px;
    max-width: 130px;
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
    min-height: 85px;
  }
  .affil-icon { font-size: 1.7rem; }
  .affil-name { font-size: 0.6rem; }
  .filmstrip-container {
    border-top-width: 8px;
    border-bottom-width: 8px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .affil-logo-box {
    min-width: 95px;
    max-width: 115px;
    padding: 0.7rem 0.8rem;
    min-height: 78px;
  }
  .affil-icon { font-size: 1.5rem; }
  .affil-name { font-size: 0.58rem; }
  /* Faster scroll on mobile so items are always visible */
  .filmstrip-left  { animation-duration: 18s; }
  .filmstrip-right { animation-duration: 22s; }
}

/* Respect reduced-motion preference */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .filmstrip-left,
  .filmstrip-right {
    animation: none;
  }
  .filmstrip-track {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  .filmstrip-container {
    -webkit-mask-image: none;
    mask-image: none;
  }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ABOUT — INDIA'S LEADING VFX & ANIMATION INSTITUTE
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.institute-lead-section {
  background: var(--light-bg, #F5F7FB);
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
}

.institute-lead-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #dde6f5;
  border-top: 4px solid var(--brand-blue, #04469A);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2.5rem 3rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.08);
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.institute-lead-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 180px;
  height: 180px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.institute-lead-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 44px rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.12);
}

.institute-lead-body {
  color: var(--gray-600, #4B5563);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
}

.institute-lead-body p {
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
}

.institute-lead-body p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.institute-lead-highlight {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--dark, #1a1a2e);
  line-height: 1.85;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .institute-lead-card {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  }
  .institute-lead-body {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
  .institute-lead-highlight {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
  }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ABOUT — RELIANCE GROUP STUDIO BLOCKS
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.studio-block {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #dde6f5;
  border-left: 6px solid var(--brand-blue, #04469A);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2.5rem 3rem 2rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 28px rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.07);
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.studio-block:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.14);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-left-color: var(--brand-blue-light, #0B56B8);
}

.studio-block-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #eef2f8;
}

.studio-block-badge {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-blue, #04469A), var(--brand-blue-light, #0B56B8));
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.28);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.studio-block:hover .studio-block-badge {
  transform: scale(1.05) rotate(2deg);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.35);
}

.studio-block-logo-badge {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.15);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.14) !important;
  width: auto !important;
  min-width: 108px;
  max-width: 130px;
  height: 72px;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.studio-badge-logo {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 100%;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

.studio-block:hover .studio-block-logo-badge {
  transform: scale(1.05) rotate(0deg) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.25) !important;
  border-color: var(--brand-blue, #04469A);
}

.studio-block-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 3.2vw, 2.25rem);
  font-weight: 850;
  color: var(--dark, #1a1a2e);
  margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.studio-block-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 750;
  color: var(--brand-blue, #04469A);
  background: rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.14);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 0.35em 1rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
}

.studio-block-body {
  color: var(--gray-600, #4B5563);
  line-height: 1.9;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
}

.studio-block-body p {
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
}

.studio-block-body p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.studio-block-body strong { color: var(--dark, #1a1a2e); }
.studio-block-body em    { font-style: italic; color: var(--brand-blue, #04469A); font-style: normal; font-weight: 600; }

.studio-block-footer {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #e9edf4;
}

.studio-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.4rem;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ABOUT — ACADEMIC ADVISORY BOARD (AAB)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Section background */
.aab-section {
  background: #f0f5ff;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 20%, rgba(4,70,154,0.06) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 80%, rgba(11,86,184,0.05) 0%, transparent 45%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Hero note below header */
.aab-hero-note {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: -1rem auto 3.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--gray-600, #4B5563);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.9;
}

/* ── Numbered Blocks ── */
.aab-block {
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.aab-block-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.12);
}

.aab-block-num {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.12);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  min-width: 3rem;
}

.aab-block-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--brand-blue, #04469A);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin: 0;
}

.aab-objective-intro {
  color: var(--gray-600, #4B5563);
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* ── Objective Pillar Cards ── */
.aab-pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.aab-pillar-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #dde6f5;
  border-top: 4px solid var(--brand-blue, #04469A);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.07);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1), box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.aab-pillar-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(4,70,154,0.03) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.aab-pillar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.01);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.14);
}

.aab-pillar-icon {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1;
  display: block;
}

.aab-pillar-title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark, #1a1a2e);
  margin: 0 0 0.65rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.aab-pillar-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--gray-500, #6B7280);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ── Advantage Cards (horizontal icon-left layout) ── */
.aab-advantages-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.aab-advantage-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #dde6f5;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(4,70,154,0.05);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1), box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.aab-advantage-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(4,70,154,0.12);
  border-color: rgba(4,70,154,0.3);
}

.aab-adv-icon-wrap {
  font-size: 2rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(4,70,154,0.08), rgba(11,86,184,0.05));
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  line-height: 1;
}

.aab-adv-content {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.aab-adv-title {
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark, #1a1a2e);
  margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.aab-adv-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--gray-500, #6B7280);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ── Board subtitle ── */
.aab-board-subtitle {
  color: var(--gray-500, #6B7280);
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  font-style: italic;
}

/* ── Board Member Cards ── */
.aab-board-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.aab-board-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #dde6f5;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 2.25rem 1.5rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(4,70,154,0.07);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.aab-board-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand-blue, #04469A), var(--brand-blue-light, #0B56B8));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
}

.aab-board-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 52px rgba(4,70,154,0.15);
  border-color: rgba(4,70,154,0.25);
}

.aab-board-card:hover::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.aab-board-avatar {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-blue, #04469A) 0%, var(--brand-blue-light, #0B56B8) 100%);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(4,70,154,0.12), 0 8px 22px rgba(4,70,154,0.28);
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.aab-board-card:hover .aab-board-avatar {
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(4,70,154,0.18), 0 10px 28px rgba(4,70,154,0.38);
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.aab-board-name {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark, #1a1a2e);
  margin: 0 0 0.55rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.aab-board-role {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--gray-500, #6B7280);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0 0 0.2rem;
}

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .aab-board-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .studio-block         { padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem; }
  .studio-block-header  { gap: 1.1rem; }
  .studio-block-badge   { width: 56px; height: 56px; font-size: 1.8rem; border-radius: 12px; }
  .studio-block-title   { font-size: 1.45rem; }
  .aab-pillars-grid     { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .aab-advantages-grid  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .aab-board-grid       { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .aab-block-num        { font-size: 2rem; }
  .aab-hero-note        { font-size: 0.93rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .studio-block         { padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem; border-left-width: 5px; }
  .studio-block-header  { flex-direction: row; gap: 0.85rem; align-items: center; }
  .studio-block-badge   { width: 48px; height: 48px; font-size: 1.5rem; border-radius: 10px; }
  .studio-block-title   { font-size: 1.25rem; }
  .studio-block-tag     { font-size: 0.68rem; padding: 0.25em 0.75rem; }
  .aab-board-grid       { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .aab-board-avatar     { width: 60px; height: 60px; font-size: 1.1rem; }
  .aab-advantage-card   { padding: 1.25rem; gap: 1rem; }
  .aab-adv-icon-wrap    { width: 44px; height: 44px; font-size: 1.6rem; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CINEMATIC SEAMLESS INFINITE FILM-STRIP / PRODUCTION REEL CAROUSEL
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.cinematic-reel-section {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 2.75rem 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, #0d1a2d 0%, #060e1a 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  overflow: hidden;
  user-select: none;
  box-shadow: inset 0 20px 30px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), inset 0 -20px 30px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

/* Film-strip decorative sprocket / perforation borders */
.film-strip-border {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 6px;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18) 0px,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18) 8px,
    transparent 8px,
    transparent 18px
  );
  z-index: 4;
  opacity: 0.75;
}

.film-strip-top {
  top: 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226, 30, 38, 0.35);
}

.film-strip-bottom {
  bottom: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.45);
}

.cinematic-reel-viewport {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
}

/* Left & Right Cinematic Edge Vignette Fades */
.reel-fade-edge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 140px;
  z-index: 5;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.reel-fade-left {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, #060e1a 20%, rgba(6, 14, 26, 0.85) 55%, transparent 100%);
}

.reel-fade-right {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to left, #060e1a 20%, rgba(6, 14, 26, 0.85) 55%, transparent 100%);
}

/* Continuously scrolling track */
.cinematic-reel-track {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  width: max-content;
  will-change: transform;
  animation: cinematicReelScroll 75s linear infinite;
}

.cinematic-reel-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding: 0 0.75rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Reel Card Item */
.reel-item {
  position: relative;
  flex: 0 0 320px;
  width: 320px;
  height: 200px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md, 14px);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0b1420;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94),
              box-shadow 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94),
              border-color 0.35s ease;
  transform: translateZ(0);
}

.reel-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 0 2px rgba(226, 30, 38, 0.55), 0 0 20px rgba(226, 30, 38, 0.25);
  z-index: 2;
}

.reel-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.reel-item:hover .reel-img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.reel-glass-glare {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 45%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 0%, transparent 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Continuous Linear Infinite Animation Keyframes */
@keyframes cinematicReelScroll {
  0% {
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate3d(-50%, 0, 0);
  }
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .reel-item {
    flex: 0 0 280px;
    width: 280px;
    height: 175px;
  }
  .cinematic-reel-group {
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .cinematic-reel-section {
    padding: 1.75rem 0;
  }
  .reel-fade-edge {
    width: 60px;
  }
  .reel-item {
    flex: 0 0 220px;
    width: 220px;
    height: 140px;
    border-radius: 10px;
  }
  .cinematic-reel-group {
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 0 0.5rem;
  }
  .cinematic-reel-track {
    animation-duration: 60s;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .cinematic-reel-section {
    padding: 1.25rem 0;
  }
  .reel-fade-edge {
    width: 35px;
  }
  .reel-item {
    flex: 0 0 170px;
    width: 170px;
    height: 110px;
    border-radius: 8px;
  }
  .cinematic-reel-group {
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0 0.375rem;
  }
  .cinematic-reel-track {
    animation-duration: 50s;
  }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CINEMATIC SPLIT REVEAL SHOWCASE (RELIANCE ENTERTAINMENT)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.entertainment-showcase-block {
  margin: 3.5rem 0;
  padding: 3.25rem 2.5rem;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 15%, #0e1d33 0%, #050b14 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 22px);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.entertainment-showcase-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto 3rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.showcase-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: rgba(226, 30, 38, 0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 30, 38, 0.35);
  color: #ff8a8d;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.showcase-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 4.5vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.showcase-title span {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 30%, #ff8a8d 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.showcase-subtitle {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #a0aec0;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Grid of Split Reveal Cards */
.split-reveal-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.split-reveal-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md, 14px);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #040912;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 4.2;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94),
              box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94),
              border-color 0.4s ease;
  will-change: transform;
}

.split-reveal-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75), 0 0 24px rgba(226, 30, 38, 0.3);
  border-color: rgba(226, 30, 38, 0.5);
  z-index: 5;
}

.split-reveal-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Image inside */
.split-reveal-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
  transform: scale(1.15);
  filter: blur(5px) brightness(0.65);
  transition: transform 1.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              filter 1.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: transform, filter;
}

/* The Two Shutter Halves (Split Panels) */
.split-panel {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 50.5%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #091322 0%, #030810 100%);
  z-index: 3;
  transition: transform 1.25s cubic-bezier(0.77, 0, 0.175, 1);
  will-change: transform;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.split-panel-left {
  left: 0;
  transform: translateX(0);
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(226, 30, 38, 0.45);
}

.split-panel-right {
  right: 0;
  transform: translateX(0);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.55);
}

.split-panel-left::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 0%, transparent 100%);
}

.split-panel-right::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(-90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 0%, transparent 100%);
}

/* Center Seam Glow Line */
.split-seam-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  width: 2px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(226, 30, 38, 0.9) 50%, transparent 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(226, 30, 38, 0.7);
  z-index: 4;
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Card Caption Overlay */
.split-card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 1.5rem 1rem 1rem;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(3, 7, 14, 0.85) 50%, rgba(3, 7, 14, 0.98) 100%);
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease 0.4s, transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.4s;
}

.split-card-badge {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--brand-red, #E21E26);
}

.split-card-title {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Triggered / Revealed State */
.split-reveal-card.is-revealed .split-panel-left,
.split-reveal-card.animated .split-panel-left {
  transform: translateX(-101%);
}

.split-reveal-card.is-revealed .split-panel-right,
.split-reveal-card.animated .split-panel-right {
  transform: translateX(101%);
}

.split-reveal-card.is-revealed .split-reveal-img,
.split-reveal-card.animated .split-reveal-img {
  transform: scale(1);
  filter: blur(0px) brightness(1);
}

.split-reveal-card.is-revealed .split-seam-line,
.split-reveal-card.animated .split-seam-line {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-50%) scaleY(0);
}

.split-reveal-card.is-revealed .split-card-overlay,
.split-reveal-card.animated .split-card-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Stagger Delays */
.split-reveal-card[data-delay="1"] .split-panel,
.split-reveal-card[data-delay="1"] .split-reveal-img { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
.split-reveal-card[data-delay="2"] .split-panel,
.split-reveal-card[data-delay="2"] .split-reveal-img { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
.split-reveal-card[data-delay="3"] .split-panel,
.split-reveal-card[data-delay="3"] .split-reveal-img { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
.split-reveal-card[data-delay="4"] .split-panel,
.split-reveal-card[data-delay="4"] .split-reveal-img { transition-delay: 0.32s; }
.split-reveal-card[data-delay="5"] .split-panel,
.split-reveal-card[data-delay="5"] .split-reveal-img { transition-delay: 0.40s; }
.split-reveal-card[data-delay="6"] .split-panel,
.split-reveal-card[data-delay="6"] .split-reveal-img { transition-delay: 0.48s; }

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .split-reveal-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .entertainment-showcase-block {
    padding: 2.25rem 1.5rem;
    margin: 2.5rem 0;
  }
  .split-reveal-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .entertainment-showcase-block {
    padding: 1.75rem 1rem;
    margin: 2rem 0;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }
  .entertainment-showcase-header {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }
  .split-reveal-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }
  .split-card-overlay {
    padding: 1rem 0.65rem 0.65rem;
  }
  .split-card-title {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .split-reveal-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   3D CIRCULAR RING CAROUSEL (RELIANCE GAMES)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.games-showcase-block {
  margin: 3.5rem 0 2rem;
  padding: 3.25rem 2rem 2.5rem;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 20%, #0d1e38 0%, #060e1d 55%, #03070f 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 22px);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.games-showcase-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

.games-tag {
  background: rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.25);
  border-color: rgba(66, 153, 225, 0.4);
  color: #63b3ed;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.games-showcase-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 4.5vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.games-showcase-title span {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 30%, #63b3ed 75%, #0B56B8 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.games-showcase-subtitle {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #a0aec0;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* 3D Ring Wrapper & Viewport */
.games-ring-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  overflow: visible;
}

/* Ambient 3D Glowing Orbit Floor */
.games-ring-ambient-floor {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, 40%) rotateX(75deg);
  width: 780px;
  height: 380px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.games-ring-orbit-ring {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px dashed rgba(66, 153, 225, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 0 50px rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.35), inset 0 0 40px rgba(66, 153, 225, 0.15);
  animation: gamesOrbitHaloRotate 40s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes gamesOrbitHaloRotate {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

.games-ring-center-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 60%;
  height: 60%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.35) 0%, rgba(226, 30, 38, 0.12) 45%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(25px);
}

/* 3D Stage Container */
.games-ring-stage {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 440px;
  perspective: 1200px;
  perspective-origin: 50% 48%;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  cursor: grab;
  user-select: none;
  -webkit-user-select: none;
  touch-action: pan-y;
  z-index: 2;
}

.games-ring-stage:active,
.games-ring-stage.is-dragging {
  cursor: grabbing;
}

/* Individual 3D Orbit Cards */
.games-ring-card {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  width: 240px;
  height: 340px;
  transform-origin: center center;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  will-change: transform, opacity, filter;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #050b14;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.games-ring-card.is-front {
  border-color: rgba(99, 179, 237, 0.7);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), 0 0 35px rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.55), 0 0 15px rgba(226, 30, 38, 0.3);
}

.games-card-inner {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.games-card-media {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #03070f;
}

.games-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.games-ring-card:hover .games-card-img,
.games-ring-card.is-front:hover .games-card-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.games-card-glass-highlight {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 38%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 60%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

.games-card-gradient {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(3, 7, 15, 0.05) 0%, rgba(3, 7, 15, 0.25) 45%, rgba(3, 7, 15, 0.88) 80%, #03070f 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

.games-card-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  padding: 1.25rem 1rem 1rem;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.games-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E21E26 0%, #a31117 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(226, 30, 38, 0.45);
}

.games-card-title {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 0 0 0.2rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

.games-card-tagline {
  color: #cbd5e0;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin: 0;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
}

/* Controls Bar */
.games-ring-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.games-ring-nav-btn {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.games-ring-nav-btn:hover {
  background: var(--brand-blue, #04469A);
  border-color: #63b3ed;
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.6);
}

.games-ring-nav-btn:active {
  transform: scale(0.95);
}

.games-ring-dots {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.games-ring-dot {
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.games-ring-dot:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.games-ring-dot.active {
  width: 26px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #E21E26, #0B56B8);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(226, 30, 38, 0.7);
}

.games-ring-hint {
  text-align: center;
  color: #718096;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  margin-top: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}

/* Responsive adjustments for 3D Ring */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .games-showcase-block {
    padding: 2.75rem 1.5rem 2rem;
  }
  .games-ring-stage {
    height: 390px;
  }
  .games-ring-card {
    width: 210px;
    height: 300px;
  }
  .games-ring-ambient-floor {
    width: 620px;
    height: 300px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .games-showcase-block {
    padding: 2.25rem 1rem 1.75rem;
    margin: 2.5rem 0 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 18px;
  }
  .games-showcase-header {
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  }
  .games-ring-stage {
    height: 330px;
  }
  .games-ring-card {
    width: 170px;
    height: 245px;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }
  .games-card-content {
    padding: 0.85rem 0.65rem 0.65rem;
  }
  .games-badge {
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    padding: 0.18rem 0.5rem;
  }
  .games-card-title {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
  .games-card-tagline {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }
  .games-ring-ambient-floor {
    width: 440px;
    height: 220px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .games-showcase-block {
    padding: 1.75rem 0.75rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }
  .games-ring-stage {
    height: 290px;
  }
  .games-ring-card {
    width: 135px;
    height: 195px;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }
  .games-card-content {
    padding: 0.65rem 0.5rem 0.5rem;
  }
  .games-badge {
    font-size: 0.55rem;
    padding: 0.12rem 0.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  }
  .games-card-title {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }
  .games-card-tagline {
    display: none; /* Keep clean on small mobile */
  }
  .games-ring-ambient-floor {
    width: 320px;
    height: 160px;
  }
  .games-ring-nav-btn {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
  }
  .games-ring-hint {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   3D STACKED CARD DECK SHOWCASE (STUDENT WORK)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.student-deck-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 25%, #0d1e38 0%, #060e1d 60%, #03070f 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.student-deck-section .section-title {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.student-deck-section .section-title span {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 30%, #63b3ed 75%, #0B56B8 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.student-deck-section .section-subtitle {
  color: #a0aec0;
}

.student-deck-tag {
  background: rgba(226, 30, 38, 0.16);
  border-color: rgba(226, 30, 38, 0.4);
  color: #ff8a8d;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.deck-showcase-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 1.5rem auto 0;
  overflow: visible;
}

.deck-ambient-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 45%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 75%;
  height: 75%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.4) 0%, rgba(226, 30, 38, 0.12) 45%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(45px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* 3D Stage Container */
.deck-stage {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 460px;
  perspective: 1200px;
  perspective-origin: 50% 50%;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  cursor: grab;
  user-select: none;
  -webkit-user-select: none;
  touch-action: pan-y;
  z-index: 2;
}

.deck-stage:active,
.deck-stage.is-dragging {
  cursor: grabbing;
}

/* Individual 3D Stacked Cards */
.deck-card {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  width: 560px;
  height: 380px;
  transform-origin: center center;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #060e1d;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
  transition: transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.4, 1),
              opacity 0.55s ease,
              filter 0.55s ease,
              box-shadow 0.55s ease,
              border-color 0.4s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.deck-card.active {
  border-color: rgba(99, 179, 237, 0.7);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 75px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), 0 0 35px rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.5), 0 0 15px rgba(226, 30, 38, 0.3);
}

.deck-card-inner {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.deck-card-media {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #03070f;
}

.deck-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.deck-card.active:hover .deck-card-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.deck-glass-shine {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 38%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 60%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

.deck-card-gradient {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(3, 7, 15, 0.08) 0%, rgba(3, 7, 15, 0.25) 40%, rgba(3, 7, 15, 0.88) 75%, #03070f 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

.deck-card-overlay {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1.35rem 1.4rem 1.25rem;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.deck-card-top-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
}

.deck-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(99, 179, 237, 0.45);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.4);
}

.deck-counter {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #cbd5e0;
  background: rgba(3, 7, 15, 0.65);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.deck-card-info {
  padding-top: 1rem;
}

.deck-card-title {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
}

.deck-card-desc {
  color: #cbd5e0;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
}

/* Controls Bar */
.deck-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.deck-nav-btn {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.deck-nav-btn:hover {
  background: var(--brand-blue, #04469A);
  border-color: #63b3ed;
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.6);
}

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

.deck-dots {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
}

.deck-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.deck-dot:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.deck-dot.active {
  width: 28px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0B56B8, #E21E26);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(11, 86, 184, 0.7);
}

.deck-hint {
  text-align: center;
  color: #718096;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  margin-top: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}

/* Responsive adjustments for 3D Deck */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .student-deck-section {
    padding: 4rem 0;
  }
  .deck-stage {
    height: 400px;
  }
  .deck-card {
    width: 470px;
    height: 320px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .student-deck-section {
    padding: 3.25rem 0;
  }
  .deck-stage {
    height: 340px;
  }
  .deck-card {
    width: 360px;
    height: 255px;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }
  .deck-card-overlay {
    padding: 1rem 1.1rem;
  }
  .deck-badge {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    padding: 0.22rem 0.6rem;
  }
  .deck-counter {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
  }
  .deck-card-title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }
  .deck-card-desc {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .student-deck-section {
    padding: 2.75rem 0;
  }
  .deck-stage {
    height: 290px;
  }
  .deck-card {
    width: min(300px, 86vw);
    height: 215px;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }
  .deck-card-overlay {
    padding: 0.85rem;
  }
  .deck-badge {
    font-size: 0.58rem;
    padding: 0.18rem 0.5rem;
  }
  .deck-counter {
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    padding: 0.18rem 0.5rem;
  }
  .deck-card-title {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
  }
  .deck-card-desc {
    display: none; /* Keep clean on small mobile */
  }
  .deck-nav-btn {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
  }
  .deck-hint {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
  }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   AWARDED FILMS OF OUR STUDENTS (VIDEO SHOWCASE)
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.awarded-films-section {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  background: var(--light-bg, #F5F7FB);
  position: relative;
}

.awarded-tag {
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
  color: #d97706;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.awarded-films-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2.25rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.film-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md, 14px);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200, #E2E8F0);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.08);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1),
              box-shadow 0.35s ease,
              border-color 0.35s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.film-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.3);
}

.film-media-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #071426;
}

.film-thumb-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
}

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

.film-media-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.film-award-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 0.32rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b 0%, #d97706 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.45);
  z-index: 3;
}

.film-platform-tag {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0.9rem;
  right: 0.9rem;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  background: rgba(3, 7, 15, 0.7);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  z-index: 3;
}

.film-play-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(226, 30, 38, 0.92);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(226, 30, 38, 0.6);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  z-index: 4;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.film-play-btn svg {
  margin-left: 3px;
}

.film-play-btn:hover {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.14);
  background: var(--brand-red, #E21E26);
  box-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(226, 30, 38, 0.85);
}

.film-card-body {
  padding: 1.5rem 1.6rem 1.35rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.film-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.film-category-pill {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--brand-blue, #04469A);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.film-tagline-note {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--gray-600, #5A6373);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.film-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark, #071426);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
}

.film-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--gray-600, #5A6373);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.film-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-100, #EEF1F7);
  padding-top: 1rem;
}

.film-watch-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--brand-blue, #04469A);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.film-watch-link svg {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.film-watch-link:hover {
  color: var(--brand-red, #E21E26);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.film-watch-link:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Video Theater Modal */
.film-theater-modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 9999;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.5rem;
}

.film-theater-modal.active {
  display: flex;
}

.film-modal-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(3, 7, 15, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.film-modal-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 920px;
  background: #000000;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95), 0 0 45px rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.45);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  animation: filmModalEnter 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

@keyframes filmModalEnter {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.92) translateY(20px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
  }
}

.film-modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  right: 1rem;
  z-index: 10;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.film-modal-close:hover {
  background: var(--brand-red, #E21E26);
  border-color: #ff8a8d;
  transform: rotate(90deg) scale(1.1);
}

.film-video-iframe-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  padding-top: 56.25%; /* 16:9 Aspect Ratio */
}

.film-video-iframe-wrap iframe {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: none;
}

/* Responsive adjustments for Film Section */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .awarded-films-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.75rem;
  }
  .film-card-body {
    padding: 1.25rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .awarded-films-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
  }
  .film-title {
    font-size: 1.12rem;
  }
  .film-desc {
    font-size: 0.84rem;
  }
  .film-play-btn {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
  }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   STUDENTS WORK (CINEMATIC VIDEO SHOWCASE)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.students-work-section {
  position: relative;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 8%, rgba(4, 70, 154, 0.22) 0%, rgba(3, 8, 20, 0.98) 65%), #030814;
  padding: 6rem 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.students-work-section .section-title {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.students-work-section .section-title span {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E21E26 0%, #ff5e64 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.students-work-section .section-subtitle {
  color: #94a3b8;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0.75rem auto 0;
}

.section-tag-gold {
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12);
  color: #fbbf24;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.32);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full, 9999px);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.students-work-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

.student-video-card {
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.student-video-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), 0 0 24px rgba(226, 30, 38, 0.25);
  border-color: rgba(226, 30, 38, 0.5);
}

.student-video-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  background: #000000;
  border-radius: 16px 16px 0 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.video-responsive-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  padding-top: 56.25%; /* 16:9 Aspect Ratio */
  background: #000000;
}

.video-responsive-wrap iframe {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: none;
}

.student-video-meta {
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: rgba(7, 20, 38, 0.9);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.student-video-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #f1f5f9;
}

.video-live-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #E21E26;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #E21E26;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.student-video-tech-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #94a3b8;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

/* ============================================================
   FLOATING SOCIAL MEDIA SIDEBAR (MODERN & PREMIUM)
   ============================================================ */
.floating-social-sidebar {
  position: fixed;
  left: 20px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 990;
  display: block;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.floating-social-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
}

.floating-social-item {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.floating-social-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1),
              box-shadow 0.3s ease,
              border-color 0.3s ease;
  will-change: transform, box-shadow;
  outline: none;
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
}

.floating-social-btn:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--brand-blue-light, #0B56B8);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

/* Platform Branding Gradients & Shadows */
.floating-social-facebook {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1877F2, #0d65d9);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(24, 119, 242, 0.35);
}

.floating-social-facebook:hover {
  transform: scale(1.14) translateX(4px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(24, 119, 242, 0.55), 0 0 14px rgba(24, 119, 242, 0.35);
  border-color: #ffffff;
}

.floating-social-youtube {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF0000, #c80000);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.floating-social-youtube:hover {
  transform: scale(1.14) translateX(4px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.55), 0 0 14px rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.35);
  border-color: #ffffff;
}

.floating-social-whatsapp {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25D366, #128C7E);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35);
}

.floating-social-whatsapp:hover {
  transform: scale(1.14) translateX(4px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.55), 0 0 14px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35);
  border-color: #ffffff;
}

.floating-social-instagram {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 107%, #fdf497 0%, #fdf497 5%, #fd5949 45%, #d6249f 60%, #285AEB 90%);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(214, 36, 159, 0.35);
}

.floating-social-instagram:hover {
  transform: scale(1.14) translateX(4px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(214, 36, 159, 0.55), 0 0 14px rgba(214, 36, 159, 0.35);
  border-color: #ffffff;
}

.floating-social-twitter,
.floating-social-x {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1f2328, #05070a);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.floating-social-twitter:hover,
.floating-social-x:hover {
  transform: scale(1.14) translateX(4px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22), 0 0 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  border-color: #ffffff;
}

/* Icon Centering & Smooth Scaling */
.floating-social-icon {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  fill: currentColor;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  display: block;
}

.floating-social-btn:hover .floating-social-icon {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* Premium Glass Tooltip */
.floating-social-tooltip {
  position: absolute;
  left: calc(100% + 12px);
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(-6px);
  background: rgba(7, 20, 38, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-primary, 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease,
              transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              visibility 0.25s;
  z-index: 10;
}

/* Tooltip Arrow */
.floating-social-tooltip::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: 100%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  border-width: 5px 6px 5px 0;
  border-style: solid;
  border-color: transparent rgba(7, 20, 38, 0.92) transparent transparent;
}

.floating-social-btn:hover .floating-social-tooltip,
.floating-social-btn:focus-visible .floating-social-tooltip {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(0);
}

/* ── Responsive Behavior ────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .floating-social-sidebar {
    left: 14px;
  }
  .floating-social-btn {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
  }
  .floating-social-icon {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* On Mobile/Small screens, convert to bottom floating dock to avoid covering page content */
  .floating-social-sidebar {
    left: 50%;
    top: auto;
    bottom: 20px;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }

  .floating-social-list {
    flex-direction: row;
    gap: 12px;
    background: rgba(7, 20, 38, 0.82);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    padding: 7px 14px;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  }

  .floating-social-btn {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-width: 1.5px;
  }

  .floating-social-facebook:hover,
  .floating-social-youtube:hover,
  .floating-social-whatsapp:hover,
  .floating-social-instagram:hover,
  .floating-social-twitter:hover,
  .floating-social-x:hover {
    transform: scale(1.12) translateY(-3px);
  }

  /* Tooltip flips to above the dock on mobile */
  .floating-social-tooltip {
    left: 50%;
    top: auto;
    bottom: calc(100% + 10px);
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(4px);
  }

  .floating-social-tooltip::before {
    right: auto;
    left: 50%;
    top: 100%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    border-width: 5px 5px 0 5px;
    border-color: rgba(7, 20, 38, 0.92) transparent transparent transparent;
  }

  .floating-social-btn:hover .floating-social-tooltip,
  .floating-social-btn:focus-visible .floating-social-tooltip {
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .floating-social-list {
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 5px 10px;
  }
  .floating-social-btn {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
  }
  .floating-social-icon {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
  }
}
/* ==============================================================
   FLOATING ACTION BUTTONS (FAB) — WhatsApp + Phone Call
   Premium circular buttons fixed to bottom-right corner
   ============================================================== */

.fab-cluster {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  z-index: 9999;
  pointer-events: none; /* cluster itself is not clickable */
}

.fab {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  text-decoration: none;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1),
              box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  outline: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* WhatsApp button */
.fab--whatsapp {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25d366 0%, #128c7e 100%);
  box-shadow:
    0 4px 14px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45),
    0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #fff;
}

.fab--whatsapp:hover,
.fab--whatsapp:focus-visible {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow:
    0 6px 22px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.6),
    0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

/* Phone button */
.fab--phone {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a6fff 0%, #0f4fc0 100%);
  box-shadow:
    0 4px 14px rgba(26, 111, 255, 0.42),
    0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #fff;
}

.fab--phone:hover,
.fab--phone:focus-visible {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow:
    0 6px 22px rgba(26, 111, 255, 0.58),
    0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

/* Icon */
.fab-icon {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: block;
}

/* Soft glass shimmer ring on focus */
.fab:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

/* Tooltip — slides in from the right */
.fab-tooltip {
  position: absolute;
  right: calc(100% + 12px);
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(6px);
  background: rgba(20, 20, 30, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  padding: 5px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.fab-tooltip::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: -5px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  border-width: 5px 0 5px 5px;
  border-style: solid;
  border-color: transparent transparent transparent rgba(20, 20, 30, 0.88);
}

.fab:hover .fab-tooltip,
.fab:focus-visible .fab-tooltip {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(0);
}

/* Subtle pulse ring animation on WhatsApp & Call (draws attention) */
@keyframes fab-pulse {
  0%   { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.7; }
  70%  { transform: scale(1.55); opacity: 0; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.55); opacity: 0; }
}

@keyframes fab-pulse-blue {
  0%   { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.7; }
  70%  { transform: scale(1.55); opacity: 0; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.55); opacity: 0; }
}

.fab--whatsapp::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
  animation: fab-pulse 2.4s ease-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.fab--whatsapp:hover::before {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.fab--phone::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(26, 111, 255, 0.4);
  animation: fab-pulse-blue 2.4s ease-out infinite 0.6s;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.fab--phone:hover::before {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .fab-cluster {
    bottom: 16px;
    right: 16px;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .fab {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
  }

  .fab-icon {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
  }

  /* Hide tooltip on touch devices */
  .fab-tooltip {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .fab-cluster {
    bottom: 12px;
    right: 12px;
  }
  .fab {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
  }
  .fab-icon {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
  }
}