* {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
:focus,
:active {
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}
body {
  font-family: "Inter", sans-serif;
  background: white;
  color: black;
}
:root {
  --navy: #1b3a6b;
  --navy-dark: #0e223f;
  --navy-light: #2c4e82;
  --orange: #e8813c;
  --orange-light: #f5a623;
  --cream: #f8f6f3;
  --text-dark: #182233;
  --grey: #6c7280;
  --radius: 12px;
  --stat-green: #2e9e5b;
  --stat-purple: #7a4fc9;
  --stat-blue: #2f6fe4;
  --stat-red: #d33a3a;
  --stat-amber: #b9791e;
  --marquee-duration: 14s;
  --map-blue: #1a56db;
  /* extra tints derived from the same theme, used only by the
     ministry strip + hero carousel decorative layers */
  --govt-1: var(--orange);
  --govt-2: var(--navy);
  --govt-3: #3e8e5b;
  --govt-4: #5b4088;
  --hero-glow-1: rgba(232, 129, 60, 0.3);
  --hero-glow-2: rgba(27, 58, 107, 0.22);
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
.brand-font {
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
}
a {
  text-decoration: none;
  outline: none;
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
}

a,
button,
.btn-header,
.nav-link,
.dropdown-toggle,
.dropdown-item,
.social-circle,
.admin-login,
.apply-now-glow,
.apply-now-mobile,
.accordion-button,
.mobile-direct-link,
.lang-switch button,
.btn-close {
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
}
a:focus,
a:active,
a:focus-visible,
button:focus,
button:active,
button:focus-visible,
.btn-header:focus,
.nav-link:focus,
.dropdown-toggle:focus,
.dropdown-item:focus,
.accordion-button:focus,
.accordion-button:active,
.lang-switch button:focus,
.btn-close:focus {
  outline: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

a,
a:hover,
a:focus,
a:active,
a:visited,
.nav-link,
.dropdown-toggle,
.dropdown-item,
.mobile-direct-link,
.mobile-accordion .accordion-body a {
  text-decoration: none !important;
  border-bottom: none !important;
}

/* ===== TOP BAR ===== */
.top-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    var(--navy-dark) 0%,
    var(--navy) 55%,
    var(--navy-light) 100%
  );
  height: 44px;
  color: #eef2f9;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1050;
}
.top-bar-inner {
  height: 44px;
}
.top-left {
  height: 100%;
}
.top-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 18px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

/* social circle base */
.social-circle {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.social-circle:hover {
  background: var(--orange);
  transform: translateY(-3px) rotate(8deg) scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(232, 129, 60, 0.55);
  border-color: var(--orange);
  color: #fff;
}
.top-info-item {
  color: #dbe4f2;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition:
    color 0.25s ease,
    transform 0.25s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.top-info-item .social-circle i {
  color: inherit;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.top-info-item:hover {
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.top-info-item:hover .social-circle {
  background: var(--orange);
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.08) rotate(4deg);
  border-color: var(--orange);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(232, 129, 60, 0.55);
}
.top-info-item:hover .social-circle i {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* college code badge with shine effect */
.topbar-code-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.topbar-code-badge::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -75%;
  width: 50%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3),
    transparent
  );
  transform: skewX(-25deg);
  transition: left 0.6s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.topbar-code-badge:hover::after {
  left: 125%;
}
.topbar-code-badge:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.25);
}
.topbar-code-badge i {
  color: var(--orange-light);
}

/* live clock with circle */
.live-clock {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: #dbe4f2;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.live-clock .social-circle {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}
.live-clock .social-circle:hover {
  background: var(--orange);
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.08);
  border-color: var(--orange);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(232, 129, 60, 0.55);
}

/* marquee */
.marquee-wrap {
  flex: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin: 0 16px;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent,
    #000 8%,
    #000 92%,
    transparent
  );
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent,
    #000 8%,
    #000 92%,
    transparent
  );
}
.marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 60px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  animation: scrollLeft 18s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}
.marquee-wrap:hover .marquee-track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}
@keyframes scrollLeft {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}
.marquee-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}
.badge-new {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--orange-light), var(--orange));
  color: #1a1a1a;
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  animation: pulseBadge 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pulseBadge {
  0%,
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.6);
  }
  50% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0);
  }
}
.marquee-item .highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.25),
    rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.08)
  );
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--orange-light);
}

/* top right */
.top-right {
  height: 100%;
}
.lang-switch {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 3px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
}
.lang-switch button {
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  color: #cdd8ea;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.lang-switch button:hover:not(.active) {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  color: #fff;
}
.lang-switch button.active {
  background: var(--orange);
  color: #1a1a1a;
}

.admin-circle {
  position: relative;
}
.admin-tooltip {
  position: absolute;
  top: 130%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-4px);
  background: var(--navy-dark);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 5px 11px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  transition:
    opacity 0.25s ease,
    transform 0.25s ease,
    visibility 0.25s ease;
}
.admin-tooltip::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 100%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  border: 5px solid transparent;
  border-bottom-color: var(--navy-dark);
}
.admin-circle:hover .admin-tooltip {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

.apply-now-glow {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--orange), var(--orange-light));
  color: #1a1a1a;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.7);
  animation: glowPulse 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
  transition:
    transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1),
    box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.apply-now-glow:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.05);
  color: #1a1a1a;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(232, 129, 60, 0.45);
}
@keyframes glowPulse {
  0% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(232, 129, 60, 0.55);
  }
  70% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 9px rgba(232, 129, 60, 0);
  }
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(232, 129, 60, 0);
  }
}
.apply-now-mobile {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--orange), var(--orange-light));
  color: #1a1a1a;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  padding: 5px 10px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}
.apply-now-mobile:active {
  transform: scale(0.94);
}
.call-icon-mobile {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.call-icon-mobile:active {
  transform: scale(0.92);
  background: var(--orange);
}

/* ===== HEADER ===== */
.site-header {
  padding: 14px 0;
  background: #fff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
}
.logo-block {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}
.logo-block img {
  height: 100px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.logo-text-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.college-name {
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 0;
}
.college-sub {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--grey);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}
/* replaced institute code with tagline */
.college-tagline {
  margin-top: 4px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  color: var(--orange);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  font-style: italic;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--orange-light);
  padding-left: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cream), transparent);
  padding: 2px 10px 2px 12px;
  border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0;
}
.college-tagline i {
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
}

.approved-strip {
  text-align: center;
  background: var(--cream);
  padding: 10px 24px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 129, 60, 0.15);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.approved-strip .line1 {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.approved-strip .line1 .strip-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.strip-icon-circle {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(27, 58, 107, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(27, 58, 107, 0.15);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.strip-icon-circle i {
  color: var(--orange);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.strip-item:hover .strip-icon-circle {
  background: var(--orange);
  border-color: var(--orange);
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(6deg);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(232, 129, 60, 0.3);
}
.strip-item:hover .strip-icon-circle i {
  color: #fff;
  transform: scale(1.1);
}
.approved-strip .dot {
  width: 4px;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--grey);
  display: inline-block;
}
/* tagline with left/right overlapping borders */
.tagline-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 6px;
  width: 100%;
}
.tagline-line {
  flex: 1;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent,
    var(--orange-light) 30%,
    var(--orange) 70%,
    transparent
  );
  opacity: 0.5;
  position: relative;
}
.tagline-line::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -2px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent,
    var(--navy) 30%,
    var(--navy) 70%,
    transparent
  );
  opacity: 0.08;
}
.approved-strip .line2 {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--grey);
  font-weight: 500;
  white-space: nowrap;
  padding: 0 4px;
  background: var(--cream);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
@media (max-width: 1350px) {
  .approved-strip .line1 {
    font-size: 10px;
  }
  .strip-icon-circle {
    width: 20px !important;
    height: 20px !important;
    font-size: 10px !important;
  }
  .ministry-icon {
    width: 28px !important;
    height: 28px !important;
  }
  .ministry-text {
    font-size: 10px !important;
  }
}
/* make strip responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .approved-strip .line1 {
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .approved-strip .line2 {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    white-space: normal;
  }
  .tagline-wrapper {
    gap: 8px;
  }
}

.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.btn-header {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.btn-outline-header {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--navy);
  color: var(--navy);
  background: transparent;
}
.btn-outline-header:hover {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(27, 58, 107, 0.2);
}
.btn-solid-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--navy-light));
  color: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--navy);
}
.btn-solid-header:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-light), var(--navy));
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(27, 58, 107, 0.35);
}
.mobile-menu-btn {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  border: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.mobile-menu-btn:active {
  transform: scale(0.92);
  background: var(--orange);
}

/* ===== NAVBAR (desktop) ===== */
.main-navbar {
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    var(--navy-dark),
    var(--navy) 50%,
    var(--navy-dark)
  );
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1040;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}
.main-navbar .navbar-nav {
  gap: 2px;
}
.main-navbar .nav-item {
  position: relative;
}
.main-navbar .nav-item.dropdown {
  padding-bottom: 0;
}
.main-navbar .nav-link {
  color: #e7ecf5 !important;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  padding: 15px 14px !important;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition:
    color 0.2s ease,
    background 0.2s ease;
}
.main-navbar .nav-link i {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--orange-light);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.main-navbar .nav-link::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  bottom: 8px;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--orange), var(--orange-light));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.main-navbar .nav-item:hover .nav-link::after,
.main-navbar .nav-link.active::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}
.main-navbar .nav-item:hover .nav-link,
.main-navbar .nav-link:hover {
  color: #fff !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.main-navbar .nav-item:hover .nav-link i {
  transform: scale(1.15) translateY(-1px);
}

.main-navbar .dropdown-toggle::after {
  display: none !important;
  content: none !important;
  border: none !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}
.dropdown-caret {
  font-size: 0.68rem !important;
  margin-left: 4px;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.main-navbar .nav-item:hover > .dropdown-toggle .dropdown-caret {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.dropdown-menu {
  border: none;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.28);
  min-width: 230px;
}
.main-navbar .dropdown-menu {
  display: block;
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  margin-top: 10px !important;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(0.98);
  transition:
    opacity 0.2s ease,
    transform 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.1, 0.64, 1),
    visibility 0.2s ease;
}
.main-navbar .nav-item.dropdown::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  top: 100%;
  height: 10px;
}
.main-navbar .nav-item.dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu,
.main-navbar .dropdown-menu:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}
.dropdown-item {
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  padding: 9px 12px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  transition: all 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  text-decoration: none !important;
}
.dropdown-item i {
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  width: 18px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform 0.22s ease;
}
.dropdown-item:hover,
.dropdown-item:focus,
.dropdown-item:active,
.dropdown-item:visited {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cream), #fff);
  color: var(--orange);
  padding-left: 16px;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(232, 129, 60, 0.12);
  text-decoration: none !important;
  outline: none !important;
}
.dropdown-item:hover i {
  color: var(--orange);
  transform: translateX(2px) scale(1.1);
}

/* Offcanvas mobile */
.offcanvas {
  width: 300px;
}
.offcanvas-header {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    var(--navy-dark),
    var(--navy) 60%,
    var(--navy-light)
  );
  color: #fff;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 20px 16px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.offcanvas-header::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -40%;
  right: -20%;
  width: 180px;
  height: 180px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35),
    transparent 70%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}
.offcanvas-header .btn-close {
  filter: invert(1);
  margin-top: 2px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0.85;
}
.offcanvas-header .btn-close:hover {
  opacity: 1;
}
.offcanvas-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.offcanvas-logo {
  height: 52px;
  width: 52px;
  object-fit: contain;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}
.offcanvas-brand-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.offcanvas-college-name {
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.2;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}
.offcanvas-college-code {
  margin-top: 6px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.63rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 9px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  width: fit-content;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
}
.offcanvas-college-code i {
  color: var(--orange-light);
}

.mobile-accordion .accordion-button {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  padding: 12px 14px;
  transition:
    background 0.25s ease,
    color 0.25s ease;
}
.mobile-accordion .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
  background: var(--cream);
  color: var(--orange);
  box-shadow: none;
}
.mobile-accordion .accordion-button:focus {
  box-shadow: none;
}
.mobile-accordion .accordion-body {
  padding: 6px 10px 12px 14px;
}
.mobile-accordion .accordion-body a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 8px 10px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.mobile-accordion .accordion-body a i {
  color: var(--navy);
  width: 16px;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}
.mobile-accordion .accordion-body a:hover {
  background: var(--cream);
  color: var(--orange);
  padding-left: 14px;
}
.mobile-accordion .accordion-body a:hover i {
  color: var(--orange);
  transform: translateX(2px);
}
.mobile-direct-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.mobile-direct-link i {
  color: var(--orange);
  width: 16px;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}
.mobile-direct-link:hover {
  background: var(--cream);
  padding-left: 18px;
}
.mobile-direct-link:hover i {
  transform: translateX(2px);
}
@media (max-width: 1350px) {
  .main-navbar .nav-link {
    font-size: 12px;
    padding: 14px 11px !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .site-header {
    padding: 10px 0;
  }
  .logo-block img {
    height: 60px;
    width: auto;
  }
  .college-name {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
  .college-sub {
    font-size: 0.62rem;
  }
  .approved-strip {
    padding: 8px 12px;
  }
  .approved-strip .line1 {
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .approved-strip .line1 .strip-item {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
  }
  .approved-strip .line2 {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
  }
  .tagline-wrapper {
    gap: 4px;
  }
}
/* ======================================================
           MINISTRY / AFFILIATION STRIP — 4 cards (25% each)
           Mobile: 2x2 grid
        ====================================================== */
.ministry-strip {
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--navy-dark);
}
.ministry-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
}
.ministry-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 13px 18px;
  color: #fff;
  min-height: 76px;
  transition: filter 0.25s ease;
}
.ministry-card:hover {
  filter: brightness(1.06);
}
.ministry-card:nth-child(1) {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--govt-1), #d1712e);
}
.ministry-card:nth-child(2) {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--govt-2), var(--navy-light));
}
.ministry-card:nth-child(3) {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--govt-3), #2f6b43);
}
.ministry-card:nth-child(4) {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--govt-4), #41305f);
}
.ministry-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  flex: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.38);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}
.ministry-text {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.ministry-text span {
  opacity: 0.85;
  font-weight: 500;
  display: block;
}

/* tablet: 2 columns */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .ministry-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

/* mobile: 2 columns (keep 2x2) with smaller fonts */
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .ministry-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .ministry-card {
    padding: 10px 12px;
    min-height: 60px;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .ministry-icon {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }
  .ministry-text {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
  }
  .ministry-text span {
    font-size: 0.55rem;
  }
}

/* very tiny screens: keep 2 columns but tighter */
@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .ministry-card {
    padding: 8px 8px;
    min-height: 52px;
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .ministry-icon {
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }
  .ministry-text {
    font-size: 0.52rem;
  }
  .ministry-text span {
    font-size: 0.48rem;
  }
}

/* ======================================================
           HERO CAROUSEL
        ====================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    var(--cream) 0%,
    #fdfdfe 55%,
    #ffffff 100%
  );
  padding-top: 6px;
}

.hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-grid-pattern {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  opacity: 0.06;
}
.hero-grid-pattern .grid-line {
  stroke: var(--navy);
}
.hero-blob {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(70px);
}
.blob-1 {
  width: 440px;
  height: 440px;
  top: -140px;
  right: -90px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.55),
    transparent 72%
  );
  animation: blobFloat 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.blob-2 {
  width: 380px;
  height: 380px;
  bottom: -120px;
  left: -110px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(27, 58, 107, 0.35), transparent 72%);
  animation: blobFloat 14s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}
@keyframes blobFloat {
  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translate(-18px, 22px) scale(1.06);
  }
}
.hero-glow {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(95px);
  opacity: 0.8;
}
.glow-1 {
  width: 540px;
  height: 540px;
  top: 6%;
  right: 2%;
  background: var(--hero-glow-1);
}
.glow-2 {
  width: 440px;
  height: 440px;
  bottom: 2%;
  left: 6%;
  background: var(--hero-glow-2);
}

.side-rail {
  position: absolute;
  left: 20px;
  top: 52%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  z-index: 3;
}
.rail-text {
  writing-mode: vertical-rl;
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  color: var(--navy);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  opacity: 0.55;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.rail-line {
  width: 1px;
  height: 64px;
  background: linear-gradient(var(--orange), transparent);
}
@media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
  .side-rail {
    display: none;
  }
}

.hero-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 0 4vw;
}
.hero-grid-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
  gap: 44px;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 500px;
  padding: 44px 0 22px;
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 400px;
}
.hero-slide-content {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateX(-26px);
  transition:
    opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
    transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
    visibility 0.6s;
}
.hero-slide-content.active {
  position: relative;
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(232, 129, 60, 0.14),
    rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.07)
  );
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 129, 60, 0.32);
  color: var(--orange);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.hero-badge i {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
}

.hero-heading {
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 3.6vw, 3.4rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.hero-desc {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--grey);
  max-width: 480px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}
.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.hero-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  padding: 13px 24px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.hero-btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--orange), var(--orange-light));
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(232, 129, 60, 0.35);
}
.hero-btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(232, 129, 60, 0.45);
  color: #fff;
}
.hero-btn-outline {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--navy);
  color: var(--navy);
}
.hero-btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 26px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hero-stat {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.hero-stat-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--cream);
  color: var(--navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  flex: none;
}
.hero-stat strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
}
.hero-stat span {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--grey);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.hero-media {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 420px;
}
.hero-media-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: scale(0.96);
  transition:
    opacity 0.6s ease,
    transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
    visibility 0.6s;
}
.hero-media-slide.active {
  position: relative;
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: scale(1);
}

.hero-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  max-height: 420px;
  height: 100%;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.22);
}
.hero-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 420px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.hero-img-wrap::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 58%, rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.35));
}
.floating-badge {
  position: absolute;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #fff;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 30px rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.18);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  animation: floatBadge 3.6s ease-in-out infinite;
  z-index: 2;
}
.floating-badge i {
  color: var(--orange);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.fb-1 {
  top: 20px;
  left: -16px;
  animation-delay: 0s;
}
.fb-2 {
  bottom: 24px;
  right: -14px;
  animation-delay: 1.1s;
}
@keyframes floatBadge {
  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
  }
}

.hero-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 34px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.hero-nav-btn {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid #e6e9f0;
  color: var(--navy);
  flex: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.08);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.hero-nav-btn:hover {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--navy);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.hero-progress-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}
.hero-progress-bar {
  width: 180px;
  height: 4px;
  background: #e9ecf3;
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-progress-fill {
  width: 0%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--orange), var(--orange-light));
  transition: width 0.1s linear;
}
.hero-slide-number {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.hero-slide-number .current {
  color: var(--orange);
}

/* ======================================================
           QUICKLINKS — sits OUTSIDE the hero, below it
           Adjusted: better spacing, visual polish, mobile 2 cols
        ====================================================== */
.quicklinks-outer {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 0 4vw 50px;
}
.hero-quicklinks {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}
.quicklink-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 13px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #eef0f4;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 15px 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.06);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.quicklink-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 34px rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.14);
  border-color: var(--orange-light);
}
.ql-icon {
  --ql-color: var(--orange);
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ql-color);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  flex: none;
}
.ql-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}
.ql-text strong {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}
.ql-text small {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--grey);
}
.ql-arrow {
  color: var(--grey);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  transition:
    transform 0.25s ease,
    color 0.25s ease;
  flex: none;
}
.quicklink-card:hover .ql-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  color: var(--orange);
}

/* ---- quicklinks responsive ---- */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .hero-grid-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 22px 0 6px;
  }
  .hero-media {
    order: -1;
    min-height: 280px;
  }
  .hero-img-wrap img {
    min-height: 280px;
  }
  .hero-content {
    min-height: auto;
  }
  .hero-quicklinks {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .hero-quicklinks {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .quicklink-card {
    padding: 12px 14px;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .ql-icon {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
  .ql-text strong {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }
  .ql-text small {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
  }
  .ql-arrow {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .hero-container {
    padding: 0 5vw;
  }
  .quicklinks-outer {
    padding: 0 5vw 34px;
  }
  .hero-badge {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    padding: 6px 13px;
  }
  .hero-heading {
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 7.5vw, 2.1rem);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
  .hero-desc {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .hero-btn {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    padding: 10px 17px;
  }
  .hero-stats {
    gap: 14px;
  }
  .hero-stat-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }
  .hero-stat strong {
    font-size: 0.96rem;
  }
  .hero-stat span {
    font-size: 0.66rem;
  }
  .hero-media {
    min-height: 220px;
  }
  .hero-img-wrap img {
    min-height: 220px;
  }
  .floating-badge {
    font-size: 0.64rem;
    padding: 6px 10px;
    gap: 5px;
    border-radius: 10px;
  }
  .floating-badge i {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
  }
  .fb-1 {
    top: 10px;
    left: -8px;
  }
  .fb-2 {
    bottom: 12px;
    right: -8px;
  }
  .hero-controls {
    gap: 12px;
    padding-bottom: 22px;
  }
  .hero-nav-btn {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }
  .hero-progress-bar {
    width: 100px;
  }
  .hero-slide-number {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }

  /* quicklinks mobile fine-tune */
  .hero-quicklinks {
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .quicklink-card {
    padding: 10px 12px;
    gap: 8px;
    border-radius: 10px;
  }
  .ql-icon {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }
  .ql-text strong {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }
  .ql-text small {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
  }
  .ql-arrow {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .hero-quicklinks {
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .quicklink-card {
    padding: 8px 10px;
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .ql-icon {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
  }
  .ql-text strong {
    font-size: 0.66rem;
  }
  .ql-text small {
    font-size: 0.54rem;
  }
}

/* ======================================================
           ABOUT SECTION
        ====================================================== */
.about-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fbfcfe 0%, #ffffff 100%);
  padding: 80px 0 70px;
}
.about-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 0 4vw;
  max-width: 1500px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.92fr 1.08fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

/* ---------- LEFT: content ---------- */
.about-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  color: var(--orange);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 1.6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.label-line {
  width: 46px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--orange);
  display: inline-block;
}

.about-heading {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.4vw, 2.9rem);
  line-height: 1.14;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  margin: 0 0 20px;
}
.about-heading .text-orange {
  color: var(--orange);
}

.about-desc {
  font-size: clamp(0.92rem, 1.1vw, 1rem);
  color: var(--grey);
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 520px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

/* stats card */
.about-stats-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 10px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid #eef0f4;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 24px 18px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.07);
}
.about-stat {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 6px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.4, 0.64, 1);
}
.about-stat:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}
.stat-icon {
  --stat-color: var(--orange);
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--stat-color);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.about-stat:hover .stat-icon {
  transform: scale(1.12) rotate(-8deg);
}
.stat-info strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.5vw, 1.3rem);
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.stat-info span {
  font-size: clamp(0.65rem, 0.8vw, 0.74rem);
  color: var(--grey);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* CTAs */
.about-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 26px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.about-btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: var(--navy-dark);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(0.8rem, 0.95vw, 0.92rem);
  padding: 14px 24px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.28);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.about-btn-primary i {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.about-btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 34px rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.35);
}
.about-btn-primary:hover i {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

.about-btn-play {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(0.8rem, 0.95vw, 0.92rem);
  color: var(--navy-dark);
}
.play-circle {
  position: relative;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--navy);
  color: var(--navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.play-circle::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--orange-light);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}
.about-btn-play:hover .play-circle {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  transform: scale(1.06);
}
.about-btn-play:hover .play-circle::after {
  opacity: 1;
  inset: -10px;
}

/* ---------- RIGHT: image collage ---------- */
.about-media {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 560px;
}

.deco-dots {
  position: absolute;
  top: 34%;
  left: -6%;
  width: 80px;
  height: 110px;
  z-index: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(var(--navy) 1.6px, transparent 1.6px);
  background-size: 16px 16px;
  opacity: 0.35;
}
.deco-arc {
  position: absolute;
  top: -4%;
  right: 6%;
  width: 300px;
  height: 150px;
  background: var(--navy-dark);
  border-radius: 150px 150px 0 0;
  opacity: 0.94;
  z-index: 0;
}
.deco-dot-orange {
  position: absolute;
  top: 8%;
  right: -2%;
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--orange);
  z-index: 1;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(232, 129, 60, 0.18);
}
.deco-ring {
  position: absolute;
  top: -2%;
  right: -4%;
  width: 260px;
  height: 260px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(27, 58, 107, 0.18);
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: 0;
}

.about-media-main {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 78%;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.22);
}
.about-media-main img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 440px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.about-media-main:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* overlay info badges on the main image */
.about-badge {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 3;
  width: 190px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 38px rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.2);
  transition:
    transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.4, 0.64, 1),
    box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}
.about-badge:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 26px 46px rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.28);
}
.badge-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.badge-navy {
  top: 6%;
  left: -4%;
  background: var(--navy-dark);
  color: #fff;
}
.badge-navy .badge-icon {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
}
.badge-navy .badge-text strong {
  color: #fff;
}
.badge-navy .badge-text span {
  color: #c9d3e4;
}

.badge-orange {
  bottom: 8%;
  left: -6%;
  background: var(--orange);
  color: #fff;
}
.badge-orange .badge-icon {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}
.badge-orange .badge-text strong {
  color: #fff;
}
.badge-orange .badge-text span {
  color: #ffe6d2;
}

.badge-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: clamp(0.82rem, 0.95vw, 0.92rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.badge-text span {
  font-size: clamp(0.7rem, 0.8vw, 0.76rem);
  line-height: 1.4;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* stacked photo pair */
.about-media-stack {
  position: absolute;
  top: 6%;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  width: 34%;
}
.stack-img {
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 4px solid #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 36px rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.18);
  transition:
    transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.4, 0.64, 1),
    box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}
.stack-img:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 44px rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.26);
}
.stack-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 150px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.stack-img:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* modern infrastructure floating card */
.about-infra-card {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2%;
  right: 2%;
  z-index: 3;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  width: 300px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.16);
  transition:
    transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.4, 0.64, 1),
    box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}
.about-infra-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 26px 48px rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.22);
}
.infra-icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  flex: none;
  background: var(--cream);
  color: var(--navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}
.about-infra-card:hover .infra-icon {
  transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.08);
}
.infra-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: clamp(0.82rem, 0.95vw, 0.92rem);
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}
.infra-text span {
  font-size: clamp(0.68rem, 0.78vw, 0.76rem);
  color: var(--grey);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ---------- WHY CHOOSE STRIP ---------- */
.why-choose-strip {
  margin-top: 66px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    120deg,
    var(--navy-dark),
    var(--navy) 60%,
    var(--navy-dark)
  );
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 34px 30px 30px;
  box-shadow: 0 26px 54px rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.28);
}
.why-choose-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 18px;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.3vw, 1.15rem);
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 0 0 30px;
}
.wc-line {
  width: 56px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--orange-light);
  display: inline-block;
}

.why-choose-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
}
.wc-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 10px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  transition:
    transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
    background 0.3s ease;
}
.wc-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}
.wc-icon {
  --wc-color: var(--orange);
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  flex: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--wc-color);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}
.wc-item:hover .wc-icon {
  transform: rotate(360deg) scale(1.08);
}
.wc-text strong {
  display: block;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(0.82rem, 0.95vw, 0.9rem);
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}
.wc-text span {
  display: block;
  color: #c4cfe2;
  font-size: clamp(0.7rem, 0.8vw, 0.76rem);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ======================================================
           RESPONSIVE
        ====================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
  .about-media-main {
    width: 82%;
  }
  .about-infra-card {
    width: 260px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
  }
  .about-media {
    min-height: 480px;
    order: -1;
  }
  .about-media-main {
    width: 80%;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .about-media-main img {
    height: 360px;
  }
  .why-choose-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .about-section {
    padding: 50px 0 44px;
  }
  .about-stats-card {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 18px 14px;
  }
  .about-stat {
    padding: 4px;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .stat-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
  .about-media-main {
    width: 88%;
  }
  .about-media-main img {
    height: 300px;
  }
  .about-badge {
    width: 160px;
    padding: 13px;
  }
  .about-media-stack {
    width: 38%;
  }
  .stack-img img {
    height: 110px;
  }
  .about-infra-card {
    width: 230px;
    padding: 13px 16px;
    left: 50%;
    right: auto;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    bottom: -8%;
  }
  .about-infra-card:hover {
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-6px);
  }
  .why-choose-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .wc-item {
    padding: 8px 6px;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .wc-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  .why-choose-strip {
    padding: 26px 20px 22px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    margin-top: 44px;
  }
  .why-choose-title {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
  }
  .wc-line {
    width: 36px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .about-container {
    padding: 0 5vw;
  }
  .about-heading {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 7.5vw, 2rem);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }
  .about-label {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
  .label-line {
    width: 30px;
  }
  .about-desc {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .about-stats-card {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 14px 10px;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }
  .about-stat {
    padding: 4px 2px;
    gap: 6px;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .stat-icon {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }
  .stat-info strong {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
  .stat-info span {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
  }
  .about-cta-group {
    gap: 14px;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  .about-btn-primary {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    padding: 12px 18px;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .about-btn-play {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .play-circle {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }
  .about-media {
    min-height: auto;
  }
  .about-media-main {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }
  .about-media-main img {
    height: 200px;
  }
  .deco-arc,
  .deco-ring,
  .deco-dots,
  .deco-dot-orange {
    display: none;
  }
  .about-badge {
    position: relative;
    width: auto;
    margin: 10px auto 0;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.14);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    max-width: 280px;
  }
  .badge-navy,
  .badge-orange {
    top: auto;
    left: auto;
    bottom: auto;
  }
  .badge-text strong {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }
  .badge-text span {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
  }
  .badge-icon {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
  }
  .about-badge .badge-text {
    flex: 1;
  }
  .about-badge {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .about-badge .badge-icon {
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }
  .about-badge .badge-text {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
  }

  .about-media-stack {
    position: relative;
    top: auto;
    right: auto;
    width: 100%;
    flex-direction: row;
    margin-top: 14px;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .stack-img {
    flex: 1;
    border-width: 3px;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }
  .stack-img img {
    height: 90px;
  }

  .about-infra-card {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    transform: none;
    margin-top: 14px;
    bottom: auto;
    right: auto;
    left: auto;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
  }
  .about-infra-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
  }
  .infra-icon {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
  .infra-text strong {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }
  .infra-text span {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
  }

  .why-choose-strip {
    padding: 22px 16px 18px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    margin-top: 34px;
  }
  .why-choose-title {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    letter-spacing: 0.4px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .wc-line {
    width: 20px;
  }
  .why-choose-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .wc-item {
    padding: 8px 6px;
    gap: 8px;
    border-radius: 10px;
  }
  .wc-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
  .wc-text strong {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }
  .wc-text span {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .about-stats-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 10px 6px;
  }
  .about-stat {
    padding: 2px;
    gap: 4px;
  }
  .stat-icon {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }
  .stat-info strong {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }
  .stat-info span {
    font-size: 0.55rem;
  }
  .about-media-main img {
    height: 160px;
  }
  .stack-img img {
    height: 70px;
  }
  .why-choose-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .wc-item {
    padding: 6px 4px;
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .wc-icon {
    width: 25px;
    height: 25px;
    font-size: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
  }
  .wc-text strong {
    font-size: 10px;
  }
  .wc-text span {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .about-heading {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }
}
/* ======================================================
       MESSAGES SECTION
    ====================================================== */
.messages-section {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #eef1f8 0%, #f6f8fc 100%);
  padding: 80px 0 70px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.messages-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 0 4vw;
  max-width: 1500px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ---- header ---- */
.msg-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 50px;
}
.msg-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: var(--orange);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(0.7rem, 0.9vw, 0.82rem);
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.msg-label::before,
.msg-label::after {
  content: "";
  width: clamp(18px, 2vw, 26px);
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--orange);
  display: inline-block;
}
.msg-title {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3.6vw, 2.6rem);
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
}
.msg-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(0.85rem, 1vw, 0.98rem);
  color: var(--grey);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ---- layout ---- */
.msg-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.62fr 1.38fr;
  gap: 26px;
  align-items: start;
}

/* ---- LEFT: tab list ---- */
.msg-tabs {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 28px;
}
.msg-tab {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 18px 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.07);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.msg-tab:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.12);
}
.msg-tab-avatar {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex: none;
  background: var(--cream);
  color: var(--navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  border: 2px solid #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.1);
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}
.msg-tab-body {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}
.msg-tab-role {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(0.85rem, 1vw, 1rem);
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}
.msg-tab-name {
  display: block;
  font-size: clamp(0.78rem, 0.9vw, 0.86rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}
.msg-tab-desig {
  display: block;
  font-size: clamp(0.7rem, 0.8vw, 0.78rem);
  color: var(--grey);
}
.msg-tab-arrow {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex: none;
  background: var(--cream);
  color: var(--navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.msg-tab:hover .msg-tab-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
}

/* active tab */
.msg-tab.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--orange), var(--orange-light));
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(232, 129, 60, 0.32);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.msg-tab.active:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.msg-tab.active .msg-tab-avatar {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--orange);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}
.msg-tab.active .msg-tab-role,
.msg-tab.active .msg-tab-name,
.msg-tab.active .msg-tab-desig {
  color: #fff;
}
.msg-tab.active .msg-tab-desig {
  opacity: 0.9;
}
.msg-tab.active .msg-tab-arrow {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--orange);
}
.msg-tab.active .msg-tab-arrow i {
  animation: arrowPulse 1.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes arrowPulse {
  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateX(3px);
  }
}

/* tail only on desktop */
.msg-tab.active::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  right: -9px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  background: var(--orange-light);
  border-radius: 4px;
  transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(45deg);
}
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .msg-tab.active::after {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ---- RIGHT: content panel ---- */
.msg-panel-wrap {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 520px;
}
.msg-panel {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateX(24px);
  transition:
    opacity 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
    transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
    visibility 0.5s;
}
.msg-panel.active {
  position: relative;
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.msg-panel-inner {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 44px 44px 38px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.1);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 520px;
}

/* decorative dots + stripes */
.msg-panel-inner::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 26px;
  right: 26px;
  width: 90px;
  height: 70px;
  background-image: radial-gradient(
    rgba(232, 129, 60, 0.35) 1.6px,
    transparent 1.6px
  );
  background-size: 14px 14px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.msg-panel-inner::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 130px;
  height: 130px;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(232, 129, 60, 0.14) 0 2px,
    transparent 2px 10px
  );
  clip-path: polygon(100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.msg-text-col {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.msg-panel-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  color: var(--orange);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(0.7rem, 0.8vw, 0.78rem);
  letter-spacing: 1.6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.msg-panel-label .lbl-line {
  width: 38px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--orange);
  display: inline-block;
}

.msg-quote-icon {
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 3vw, 3.2rem);
  line-height: 0.6;
  color: var(--orange);
  opacity: 0.9;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.msg-quote {
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.1vw, 1.75rem);
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
}
.msg-body p {
  font-size: clamp(0.85rem, 0.95vw, 0.94rem);
  color: var(--grey);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
}

.msg-signature {
  font-family: "Caveat", cursive;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.2vw, 2.1rem);
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1;
  margin: 16px 0 6px;
}
.msg-person-name {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(0.85rem, 0.95vw, 1rem);
  color: var(--navy-dark);
}
.msg-person-role {
  display: block;
  font-size: clamp(0.7rem, 0.8vw, 0.82rem);
  color: var(--grey);
}

/* photo column */
.msg-photo-col {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}
.msg-photo-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 8%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 210px;
  height: 210px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.22),
    transparent 72%
  );
  filter: blur(6px);
  z-index: 0;
}
.msg-photo-frame {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 280px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 26px 50px rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.24);
}
.msg-photo-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 340px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* ---- bottom stats strip ---- */
.msg-stats-strip {
  margin-top: 44px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 26px 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.08);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
}
.msg-stat-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 0 20px;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.msg-stat-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.msg-stat-item:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 8%;
  right: 0;
  height: 84%;
  width: 1px;
  background: #e8ebf2;
}
.msg-stat-icon {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex: none;
  background: var(--cream);
  color: var(--navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}
.msg-stat-item:hover .msg-stat-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-6deg);
}
.msg-stat-num {
  display: block;
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1.6vw, 1.5rem);
  color: var(--orange);
  line-height: 1.15;
}
.msg-stat-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: clamp(0.65rem, 0.8vw, 0.8rem);
  color: var(--grey);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ======================================================
       RESPONSIVE — MOBILE-FIRST REFINEMENTS
    ====================================================== */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .msg-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 22px;
  }
  .msg-tabs {
    flex-direction: row;
    overflow-x: auto;
    padding-bottom: 6px;
    gap: 14px;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  }
  .msg-tabs::-webkit-scrollbar {
    height: 5px;
  }
  .msg-tabs::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: #dfe3ec;
    border-radius: 10px;
  }
  .msg-tab {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    min-width: 220px;
    scroll-snap-align: start;
  }
  .msg-panel-wrap {
    min-height: auto;
  }
  .msg-panel-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 32px 26px 28px;
    min-height: auto;
    gap: 24px;
    border-radius: 18px;
  }
  .msg-photo-col {
    order: -1;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
  }
  .msg-photo-frame {
    max-width: 200px;
  }
  .msg-photo-frame img {
    height: 220px;
  }
  .msg-stats-strip {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px 0;
    padding: 22px 16px;
  }
  .msg-stat-item:nth-child(2)::after {
    display: none;
  }
  .msg-stat-item:nth-child(3)::after {
    display: none;
  }
  .msg-panel-inner::before,
  .msg-panel-inner::after {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .messages-section {
    padding: 50px 0 40px;
  }
  .messages-container {
    padding: 0 5vw;
  }
  .msg-header {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
  }
  .msg-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  .msg-tab {
    min-width: 180px;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    gap: 10px;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }
  .msg-tab-avatar {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
  .msg-tab-role {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }
  .msg-tab-name {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }
  .msg-tab-desig {
    font-size: 0.62rem;
  }
  .msg-tab-arrow {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
  }

  .msg-panel-inner {
    padding: 22px 16px 20px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    gap: 18px;
  }
  .msg-quote {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
  .msg-body p {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }
  .msg-signature {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 10px;
  }
  .msg-person-name {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }
  .msg-person-role {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
  }
  .msg-photo-frame {
    max-width: 150px;
  }
  .msg-photo-frame img {
    height: 170px;
  }
  .msg-photo-glow {
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
  }

  .msg-stats-strip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 14px 8px;
    padding: 16px 12px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    margin-top: 30px;
  }
  .msg-stat-item {
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 0 6px;
  }
  .msg-stat-icon {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
  .msg-stat-num {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  .msg-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
  }
  .msg-stat-item:not(:last-child)::after {
    display: none;
  }
  .msg-stat-item:nth-child(odd)::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 8%;
    right: 0;
    height: 84%;
    width: 1px;
    background: #e8ebf2;
    display: block;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .msg-tab {
    min-width: 150px;
    padding: 10px 12px;
    gap: 8px;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }
  .msg-tab-avatar {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }
  .msg-tab-role {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }
  .msg-tab-name {
    font-size: 0.64rem;
  }
  .msg-tab-desig {
    font-size: 0.56rem;
  }
  .msg-tab-arrow {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    font-size: 0.55rem;
  }
  .msg-panel-inner {
    padding: 18px 12px 16px;
    gap: 14px;
  }
  .msg-quote {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
  .msg-body p {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
  }
  .msg-signature {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }
  .msg-photo-frame {
    max-width: 120px;
  }
  .msg-photo-frame img {
    height: 140px;
  }
  .msg-stats-strip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 10px 6px;
    padding: 12px 8px;
  }
  .msg-stat-item {
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 0 4px;
  }
  .msg-stat-icon {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }
  .msg-stat-num {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
  .msg-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.55rem;
  }
}
/*========================COURSES TRADE SECTION STYLING============================*/
.trades-section {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fbfcfe 0%, #ffffff 100%);
  padding: 80px 0 70px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.trades-wrap {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 0 4vw;
  max-width: 1500px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ======================================================
           TOP GRID
        ====================================================== */
.top-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 420px 1fr;
  gap: 30px;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
  }
}

.intro-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 22px;
}

.eyebrow {
  color: var(--orange);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.eyebrow::after {
  content: "";
  width: 34px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--orange);
}

.intro-heading {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.6rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  margin: 0;
}

.intro-heading span {
  color: var(--orange);
}

.intro-sub {
  color: var(--grey);
  font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 1vw, 0.98rem);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 380px;
}

/* ======================================================
           FEATURE CARDS — IMPROVED ALIGNMENT
        ====================================================== */
.feature-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.07);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  overflow: hidden;
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .feature-card {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

.feature-item {
  padding: 24px 16px 22px;
  text-align: center;
  border-right: 1px solid #eef0f4;
  transition:
    transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.15, 0.64, 1),
    background 0.3s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.feature-item:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}

.feature-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  background: var(--cream);
}

.feature-icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.15, 0.64, 1);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.feature-item:hover .feature-icon {
  transform: scale(1.12) rotate(-6deg);
}

.feature-icon.i-orange {
  background: rgba(232, 129, 60, 0.12);
  color: var(--orange);
}
.feature-icon.i-navy {
  background: rgba(27, 58, 107, 0.1);
  color: var(--navy);
}
.feature-icon.i-green {
  background: rgba(46, 158, 91, 0.12);
  color: var(--stat-green);
}
.feature-icon.i-purple {
  background: rgba(122, 79, 201, 0.12);
  color: var(--stat-purple);
}
.feature-icon.i-pink {
  background: rgba(122, 79, 201, 0.12);
  color: var(--stat-purple);
}

.feature-title {
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 0;
}

.feature-desc {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--grey);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 160px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ======================================================
           FEATURED TRADE CARD (right side)
        ====================================================== */
.featured-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.08);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 100%;
  transition:
    transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.15, 0.64, 1),
    box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.featured-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.14);
}

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

.featured-media {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 340px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    155deg,
    var(--navy-dark),
    var(--navy) 55%,
    var(--navy-light)
  );
}

.featured-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 340px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.15, 0.64, 1);
}

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

.featured-media .media-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 40%, rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.6));
  pointer-events: none;
}

.media-number {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  left: 18px;
  background: var(--orange);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1rem;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.15, 0.64, 1);
}

.featured-card:hover .media-number {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.media-badge {
  position: absolute;
  left: 18px;
  bottom: 18px;
  right: 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  color: #fff;
  z-index: 2;
}

.media-badge .badge-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--orange);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.featured-card:hover .media-badge .badge-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.media-badge .badge-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.media-badge .badge-sub {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.featured-content {
  padding: 36px 34px;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.deco-dots {
  position: absolute;
  top: 22px;
  right: 24px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 7px);
  gap: 7px;
  opacity: 0.4;
}

.deco-dots span {
  width: 4px;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--orange);
}

.deco-stripes {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 110px;
  height: 96px;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(232, 129, 60, 0.14) 0 2px,
    transparent 2px 10px
  );
  border-top-left-radius: var(--radius);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.featured-icon {
  color: var(--orange);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.featured-title {
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.2vw, 1.9rem);
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  margin: 0 0 12px;
}

.featured-desc {
  color: var(--grey);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* ---- UPDATED SPEC-ITEM WITH CIRCLE ICONS & HOVER ---- */
.spec-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.spec-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.spec-item:hover {
  color: var(--navy-dark);
}

.spec-icon-circle {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--cream);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.15, 0.64, 1);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.spec-item:hover .spec-icon-circle {
  background: var(--orange);
  color: #fff;
  transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-6deg);
}

.spec-item .spec-label {
  color: var(--grey);
  min-width: 80px;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.spec-item:hover .spec-label {
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.spec-item .spec-value {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
}

.btn-trade {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--orange), var(--orange-light));
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  padding: 13px 22px;
  border-radius: 9px;
  width: fit-content;
  transition:
    transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.15, 0.64, 1),
    box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-trade i {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-trade:hover {
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 22px rgba(232, 129, 60, 0.4);
}

.btn-trade:hover i {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ======================================================
           BOTTOM GRID (stepper + cards)
        ====================================================== */
.bottom-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 180px 1fr;
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 30px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .bottom-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }
}

.stepper {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 10px 0;
  height: 100%;
}

.step-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 12px 0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition:
    background 0.25s ease,
    padding 0.25s ease;
}

.step-row:hover {
  background: rgba(232, 129, 60, 0.06);
  padding-left: 6px;
}

.step-number {
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
  min-width: 38px;
}

.step-label {
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.step-row.active .step-number {
  color: var(--orange);
}

.step-row:hover .step-label {
  color: var(--orange);
}

.step-connector {
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 28px;
  margin-left: 18px;
  flex: 1;
}

.step-connector::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: #e3e7ef;
}

.step-connector .dot {
  position: absolute;
  left: -6px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff;
  border: 3px solid #d7dce6;
  transition:
    border-color 0.3s ease,
    box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.step-connector.active .dot {
  border-color: var(--orange);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(232, 129, 60, 0.18);
}

/* ---- trade cards grid ---- */
.trade-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .trade-cards {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .trade-cards {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.trade-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.06);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition:
    transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.15, 0.64, 1),
    box-shadow 0.35s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.trade-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 34px rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.14);
}

.card-media {
  position: relative;
  height: 170px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(
    155deg,
    var(--navy-light),
    var(--navy) 60%,
    var(--navy-dark)
  );
}

.card-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.15, 0.64, 1);
}

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

.card-media .media-overlay-sm {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 50%, rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.4));
  pointer-events: none;
}

.card-num {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  background: rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.92);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.15, 0.64, 1);
}

.trade-card:hover .card-num {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.card-body {
  padding: 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.card-top-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.card-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.15, 0.64, 1);
}

.trade-card:hover .card-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-6deg);
}

.card-icon.i-navy {
  background: rgba(27, 58, 107, 0.1);
  color: var(--navy);
}
.card-icon.i-green {
  background: rgba(46, 158, 91, 0.12);
  color: var(--stat-green);
}
.card-icon.i-purple {
  background: rgba(122, 79, 201, 0.12);
  color: var(--stat-purple);
}
.card-icon.i-orange {
  background: rgba(232, 129, 60, 0.12);
  color: var(--orange);
}
.card-icon.i-pink {
  background: rgba(232, 60, 129, 0.12);
  color: var(--pink);
}
.card-icon.i-cyan {
  background: rgba(60, 200, 232, 0.12);
  color: var(--cyan);
}
.card-icon.i-red {
  background: rgba(232, 60, 60, 0.12);
  color: var(--red);
}
.card-icon.i-blue {
  background: rgba(60, 130, 232, 0.12);
  color: var(--blue);
}

.card-title {
  font-family: "Poppins", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  text-transform: capitalize;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.trade-card:hover .card-title {
  color: var(--orange);
}

.card-desc {
  color: var(--grey);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  flex: 1;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* card meta with circle icons */
.card-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--grey);
  border-top: 1px solid #eef0f4;
  padding-top: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.card-meta span {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.meta-icon-circle {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--cream);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.15, 0.64, 1);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.card-meta span:hover .meta-icon-circle {
  background: var(--orange);
  color: #fff;
  transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-6deg);
}

.card-meta span:hover {
  color: var(--navy-dark);
}

.card-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  transition:
    gap 0.3s ease,
    color 0.3s ease;
}

.card-link i {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.trade-card:hover .card-link {
  color: var(--orange);
}

.trade-card:hover .card-link i {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* ======================================================
           BOTTOM CTA STRIP
        ====================================================== */
.cta-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-dark), var(--navy-light));
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 24px 32px;
  margin-top: 44px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.15);
  transition:
    transform 0.3s ease,
    box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.cta-strip:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 48px rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.2);
}

.cta-strip-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  color: #fff;
}

.cta-strip-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--orange-light);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition:
    transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.15, 0.64, 1),
    background 0.3s ease;
}

.cta-strip:hover .cta-strip-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-8deg);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.cta-strip-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.cta-strip-text span {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.cta-strip-right .btn-explore {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  transition:
    transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.15, 0.64, 1),
    box-shadow 0.3s ease,
    background 0.3s ease,
    color 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.cta-strip-right .btn-explore i {
  color: var(--orange);
  transition:
    transform 0.3s ease,
    color 0.3s ease;
}

.cta-strip-right .btn-explore:hover {
  background: var(--orange);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(232, 129, 60, 0.4);
}

.cta-strip-right .btn-explore:hover i {
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* ======================================================
           RESPONSIVE
        ====================================================== */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .cta-strip {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 28px 20px;
  }

  .cta-strip-left {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .cta-strip-text strong {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .cta-strip-text span {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }

  .cta-strip-right .btn-explore {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .stepper {
    flex-direction: row;
    overflow-x: auto;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 4px 0 10px;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  }

  .stepper::-webkit-scrollbar {
    height: 4px;
  }

  .stepper::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: #dfe3ec;
    border-radius: 10px;
  }

  .step-row {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.06);
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .step-row.active {
    background: var(--orange);
  }

  .step-row.active .step-number,
  .step-row.active .step-label {
    color: #fff;
  }

  .step-number {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    min-width: 28px;
  }

  .step-label {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }

  .step-connector {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .trades-section {
    padding: 50px 0 40px;
  }

  .trades-wrap {
    padding: 0 5vw;
  }

  .intro-heading {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }

  .intro-sub {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .feature-card {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    border-radius: 10px;
  }

  .feature-item {
    padding: 18px 12px 16px;
    border-right: none;
  }

  .feature-item:nth-child(2) {
    border-right: none;
  }

  .feature-item:nth-child(odd) {
    border-right: 1px solid #eef0f4;
  }

  .feature-title {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }

  .feature-desc {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    max-width: 120px;
  }

  .feature-icon {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
  }

  .featured-card {
    border-radius: 14px;
  }

  .featured-media {
    min-height: 220px;
  }

  .featured-media img {
    min-height: 220px;
  }

  .featured-content {
    padding: 24px 18px 20px;
  }

  .featured-title {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }

  .featured-desc {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }

  .spec-item {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .spec-icon-circle {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }

  .spec-item .spec-label {
    min-width: 60px;
  }

  .btn-trade {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    padding: 11px 18px;
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .bottom-grid {
    margin-top: 20px;
  }

  .trade-cards {
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .card-media {
    height: 140px;
  }

  .card-body {
    padding: 16px;
  }

  .card-title {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .card-desc {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
  }

  .card-meta {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    gap: 10px;
    padding-top: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }

  .meta-icon-circle {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    font-size: 0.6rem;
  }

  .card-link {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
  }

  .deco-dots,
  .deco-stripes {
    display: none;
  }

  .media-badge .badge-title {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }

  .media-badge .badge-sub {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
  }

  .cta-strip {
    padding: 20px 16px;
    margin-top: 30px;
  }

  .cta-strip-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }

  .cta-strip-text strong {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
  }
  .cta-strip-text span {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
  }
  .cta-strip-right .btn-explore {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    padding: 12px 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .feature-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .feature-item {
    padding: 14px 8px 12px;
  }

  .feature-icon {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
  }

  .feature-title {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }

  .feature-desc {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    max-width: 100px;
  }

  .featured-media {
    min-height: 180px;
  }

  .featured-media img {
    min-height: 180px;
  }

  .featured-content {
    padding: 18px 14px 16px;
  }

  .featured-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }

  .featured-desc {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }

  .spec-item {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .spec-icon-circle {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    font-size: 0.6rem;
  }

  .spec-item .spec-label {
    min-width: 50px;
  }

  .media-number {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    top: 12px;
    left: 12px;
  }

  .card-num {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    top: 10px;
    left: 10px;
  }

  .card-media {
    height: 120px;
  }
}
/*=======================WHY CHOOSE SECTION============================*/
.wc-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 70px 0 60px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8faff 0%, #ffffff 100%);
}
.wc-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 0 4vw;
  max-width: 1500px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
/* ---------- BACKGROUND BLOBS & GLOWS ---------- */
.bg-decor {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.bg-blob {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(90px);
  opacity: 0.5;
  animation: floatBlob 14s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.bg-blob-1 {
  width: 450px;
  height: 450px;
  top: -120px;
  right: -100px;
  background: rgba(232, 129, 60, 0.25);
  animation-delay: 0s;
}

.bg-blob-2 {
  width: 550px;
  height: 550px;
  bottom: -150px;
  left: -150px;
  background: rgba(27, 58, 107, 0.15);
  animation-delay: -4s;
}

.bg-blob-3 {
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  top: 40%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.1);
  filter: blur(120px);
  animation-delay: -8s;
}

@keyframes floatBlob {
  0% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate(30px, -30px) scale(1.1);
  }
}

/* ---------- DOT PATTERN (SVG-like using CSS) ---------- */
.dot-pattern {
  position: absolute;
  width: 240px;
  height: 240px;
  background-image: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    var(--orange) 2.5px,
    transparent 2.5px
  );
  background-size: 24px 24px;
  opacity: 0.08;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.dot-pattern-1 {
  top: 10%;
  left: 5%;
}

.dot-pattern-2 {
  bottom: 15%;
  right: 5%;
}

/* ---------- DECORATIVE SVG WAVE ---------- */
.svg-wave {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 80px;
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0.05;
}

.svg-wave svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  fill: var(--navy-dark);
}

/* ============================================================
                   CONTENT WRAPPER
        ============================================================ */
.container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* ---------- BADGE ---------- */
.wc-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: var(--orange);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 1.4px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.wc-badge i {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.wc-badge .dash {
  width: 26px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--orange);
  border-radius: 2px;
  position: relative;
}

/* ---------- HEADING ---------- */
.wc-title {
  text-align: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.6rem);
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto 14px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.wc-title span {
  color: var(--orange);
}

.wc-sub {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--grey);
  font-size: 1rem;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto 44px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ============================================================
                   CARDS
        ============================================================ */
.wc-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.06);
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  transition:
    transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.1, 0.64, 1),
    box-shadow 0.4s ease;
  height: 100%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  position: relative;
}

.wc-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow:
    0 20px 48px rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.12),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(232, 129, 60, 0.1);
}

.wc-card-img {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex: 0 0 42%;
}

.wc-card-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.1, 0.64, 1);
}

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

.wc-card-body {
  padding: 26px 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  flex: 1;
}

.wc-icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.wc-card:hover .wc-icon {
  transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.1);
}

.wc-num {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-left: 8px;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

.wc-card-body h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  margin: 8px 0 8px;
}

.wc-divider {
  display: block;
  width: 34px;
  height: 3px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.wc-card-body p {
  font-size: 0.87rem;
  color: var(--grey);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* icon color variants */
.bg-orange {
  background: var(--orange);
}
.bg-blue {
  background: var(--stat-blue);
}
.bg-green {
  background: var(--stat-green);
}
.bg-purple {
  background: var(--stat-purple);
}
.bg-pink {
  background: var(--stat-pink);
}

/* ---------- ROW 1 : 3 CARDS ---------- */
.wc-row1 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

/* ---------- ROW 2 : 2 CARDS ---------- */
.wc-row2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.wc-row2 .wc-card-body {
  flex: 0 0 44%;
}
.wc-row2 .wc-card-img {
  flex: 1;
}

/* ---------- THUMBNAILS OVERLAY ---------- */
.wc-thumbs-wrap {
  position: relative;
}

.wc-thumbs {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 14px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-evenly;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 0 10px;
}

.wc-thumb {
  text-align: center;
}

.wc-thumb-circle {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 3px solid #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  margin: 0 auto 6px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.wc-thumb-circle img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.wc-thumb:hover .wc-thumb-circle {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.08);
}

.wc-thumb span {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* ---------- STAT BADGE OVERLAY ---------- */
.wc-badge-wrap {
  position: relative;
}

.wc-stat-badge {
  position: absolute;
  right: 14px;
  bottom: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--stat-purple), #9b6fe0);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(122, 79, 201, 0.45);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.wc-card:hover .wc-stat-badge {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.05);
}

.wc-stat-badge .num {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
}
.wc-stat-badge .lbl {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* ============================================================
                   JOURNEY SECTION
        ============================================================ */
.wc-journey {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 34px 30px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  position: relative;
}

.journey-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.journey-step {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 170px;
}

.journey-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex: 0 0 52px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.journey-step:hover .journey-icon {
  transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-6deg);
}

.journey-text h5 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  margin: 6px 0 4px;
}

.journey-text p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--grey);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.journey-arrow {
  align-self: center;
  color: #c7cede;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.bg-soft-orange {
  background: #fdece0;
  color: var(--orange);
}
.bg-soft-blue {
  background: #e3ecfc;
  color: var(--stat-blue);
}
.bg-soft-green {
  background: #e2f5e9;
  color: var(--stat-green);
}
.bg-soft-purple {
  background: #f1e9fb;
  color: var(--stat-purple);
}

/* ============================================================
                   RESPONSIVE
        ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .wc-row1 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .wc-row2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .wc-card {
    flex-direction: column !important;
  }
  .wc-card-img {
    flex: 0 0 220px !important;
  }
  .wc-row2 .wc-card-body {
    flex: 1;
  }
  .wc-title {
    font-size: 1.9rem;
  }
  .journey-arrow {
    display: none;
  }
  .journey-step {
    min-width: 45%;
  }
  .bg-blob-1 {
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
  }
  .bg-blob-2 {
    width: 350px;
    height: 350px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .wc-section {
    padding: 48px 0 40px;
  }
  .wc-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }
  .wc-sub {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
  .journey-step {
    min-width: 100%;
  }
  .wc-thumb span {
    font-size: 0.58rem;
  }
  .wc-thumb-circle {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
  }
  .wc-stat-badge {
    padding: 10px 14px;
  }
  .wc-stat-badge .num {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }
  .wc-stat-badge .lbl {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
  }
  .dot-pattern {
    display: none;
  }
  .bg-blob-1 {
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    top: -60px;
    right: -60px;
  }
  .bg-blob-2 {
    width: 250px;
    height: 250px;
    bottom: -80px;
    left: -80px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .wc-card-body {
    padding: 18px 16px;
  }
  .wc-card-body h4 {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  .wc-card-body p {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }
  .wc-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}
/*======================CAMPUS FACILITIES STYLING=============================*/
.cf-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 70px 0 60px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f0f3fa 0%, #ffffff 100%);
}

/* ---- Background decorative layer ---- */
.cf-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cf-blob {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px);
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.blob-1 {
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  top: -120px;
  right: -80px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(232, 129, 60, 0.25),
    transparent 70%
  );
  animation: blobFloat 14s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.blob-2 {
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  bottom: -100px;
  left: -60px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(27, 58, 107, 0.2), transparent 70%);
  animation: blobFloat 18s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}

.blob-3 {
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  top: 40%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.12),
    transparent 70%
  );
  animation: blobFloat 22s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes blobFloat {
  0% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translate(-30px, 30px) scale(1.08);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translate(20px, -20px) scale(0.95);
  }
}

.cf-glow {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 129, 60, 0.08);
  animation: glowPulse 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.glow-1 {
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  top: 10%;
  right: 15%;
  border-width: 2px;
  animation-delay: 0s;
}

.glow-2 {
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  bottom: 20%;
  left: 10%;
  border-color: rgba(27, 58, 107, 0.08);
  animation-delay: 2s;
}

.glow-3 {
  width: 160px;
  height: 160px;
  top: 55%;
  right: 5%;
  border-color: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.06);
  animation-delay: 3.5s;
}

@keyframes glowPulse {
  0%,
  100% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 0.6;
  }
  50% {
    transform: scale(1.15);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

.cf-dots {
  position: absolute;
  background-image: radial-gradient(var(--navy) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px);
  background-size: 24px 24px;
  opacity: 0.06;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.dots-1 {
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  top: 8%;
  left: 2%;
}

.dots-2 {
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  bottom: 4%;
  right: 2%;
  background-image: radial-gradient(var(--orange) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px);
  opacity: 0.05;
}

/* ---- Container ---- */
.cf-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 1500px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 4vw;
}

/* ---------- Badge & heading ---------- */
.cf-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: var(--orange);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 1.4px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.cf-badge .dash {
  width: 26px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--orange);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.cf-badge i {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
}

.cf-title {
  text-align: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 14px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.cf-title span {
  color: var(--orange);
}

.cf-sub {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--grey);
  font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 1vw, 1rem);
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto 44px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ---------- Main grid ---------- */
.cf-main-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 1fr;
  gap: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

/* HERO IMAGE PANEL */
.cf-hero {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 480px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.12);
}

.cf-hero img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition:
    transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.1, 0.64, 1),
    opacity 0.4s ease;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.cf-hero:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.cf-hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    100deg,
    rgba(6, 14, 28, 0.82) 0%,
    rgba(6, 14, 28, 0.55) 40%,
    rgba(6, 14, 28, 0.05) 75%
  );
  z-index: 1;
}

.cf-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 34px;
  color: #fff;
}

.cf-hero-content h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 1.9rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.cf-hero-divider {
  width: 38px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--orange);
  border-radius: 3px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: block;
  transition: width 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.1, 0.64, 1);
}

.cf-hero.active .cf-hero-divider {
  width: 56px;
}

.cf-hero-content p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #e6ebf5;
  max-width: 340px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0 0 22px;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.cf-hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  transition:
    opacity 0.4s ease,
    transform 0.4s ease;
}

.cf-hero-stats.hidden {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cf-stat-pill {
  background: rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  transition:
    transform 0.25s ease,
    background 0.25s ease;
}

.cf-stat-pill:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  background: rgba(232, 129, 60, 0.35);
}

.cf-stat-pill i {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--orange-light);
}

.cf-stat-pill .cf-stat-num {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: #fff;
}

.cf-stat-pill .cf-stat-lbl {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: #d7deec;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* FACILITY LIST */
.cf-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.cf-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.06);
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition:
    transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.1, 0.64, 1),
    box-shadow 0.35s ease,
    border-color 0.4s ease,
    background 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.cf-row::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    var(--row-color, var(--orange)),
    transparent 80%
  );
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cf-row:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.14);
}

.cf-row.active {
  border-color: var(--row-color, var(--orange));
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.16);
  background: #fff;
}

.cf-row.active::before {
  opacity: 0.04;
}

.cf-row-num {
  flex: 0 0 46px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  background: var(--row-color, var(--orange));
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.1, 0.64, 1);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.cf-row.active .cf-row-num {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.cf-row-body {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.cf-row-icon {
  flex: 0 0 44px;
  height: 44px;
  width: 44px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--row-color, var(--orange)) 14%, #fff);
  color: var(--row-color, var(--orange));
  transition:
    transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1),
    background 0.3s ease,
    color 0.3s ease;
}

.cf-row:hover .cf-row-icon {
  transform: scale(1.12) rotate(-6deg);
}

.cf-row.active .cf-row-icon {
  background: var(--row-color, var(--orange));
  color: #fff;
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(0deg);
}

.cf-row-text {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.cf-row-text h5 {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  margin: 0 0 3px;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.cf-row.active .cf-row-text h5 {
  color: var(--row-color, var(--orange));
}

.cf-row-text p {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--grey);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.cf-row-arrow {
  flex: 0 0 30px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--row-color, var(--orange));
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.1, 0.64, 1);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.cf-row:hover .cf-row-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.cf-row.active .cf-row-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px) scale(1.1);
}

/* ========== UNIFIED FEATURES + VIDEO TOUR (single row) ========== */
.cf-features-video {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

/* LEFT: 4 Feature Cards in a single horizontal row */
.cf-features-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 20px 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  flex: 1;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.cf-feature {
  flex: 1;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 16px 8px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  transition:
    transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.1, 0.64, 1),
    background 0.3s ease;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.cf-feature:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.08);
}

.cf-feature-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin: 0 auto 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cf-feature:hover .cf-feature-icon {
  transform: scale(1.12) rotate(6deg);
}

.cf-feature h6 {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  margin: 0 0 4px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.cf-feature p {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--grey);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.icon-soft-blue {
  background: #e3ecfc;
  color: var(--stat-blue);
}
.icon-soft-orange {
  background: #fdece0;
  color: var(--orange);
}
.icon-soft-teal {
  background: #e0f3ef;
  color: var(--stat-teal);
}
.icon-soft-green {
  background: #e2f5e9;
  color: var(--stat-green);
}

/* RIGHT: Video Tour Card (image left, content right) */
.cf-video-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  transition:
    transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.1, 0.64, 1),
    box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  flex: 1;
}

.cf-video-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.15);
}

.cf-video-img {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex: 0 0 40%;
  min-height: 100%;
}

.cf-video-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.1, 0.64, 1);
}

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

.cf-video-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.cf-video-card:hover .cf-video-overlay {
  background: rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.15);
}

.cf-play-btn {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--orange), var(--orange-light));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #1a1a1a;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(232, 129, 60, 0.4);
  transition:
    transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1),
    box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.cf-play-btn i {
  margin-left: 4px;
}

.cf-video-card:hover .cf-play-btn {
  transform: scale(1.12);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(232, 129, 60, 0.5);
}

.cf-video-content {
  padding: 22px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  flex: 1;
}

.cf-video-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: var(--orange);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.cf-video-badge i {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.cf-video-content h4 {
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.4vw, 1.25rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  margin: 0 0 6px;
}

.cf-video-content p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--grey);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
}

.cf-video-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  width: fit-content;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--navy-light));
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition:
    transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1),
    box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.cf-video-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(27, 58, 107, 0.35);
  color: #fff;
}

.cf-video-btn i {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.cf-video-btn:hover i {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ---------- Tagline ---------- */
.cf-tagline {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cf-tagline .line {
  width: 70px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--orange-light);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.cf-tagline .dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--orange);
}

.cf-tagline .icon-circle {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fdece0;
  color: var(--orange);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.cf-tagline .icon-circle:hover {
  transform: rotate(360deg) scale(1.1);
}

.cf-tagline p {
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* ======================================================
           RESPONSIVE
        ====================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .cf-features-video {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .cf-features-row {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    padding: 16px;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .cf-feature {
    flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 12px);
    padding: 14px 10px;
  }

  .cf-video-card {
    flex-direction: row;
  }

  .cf-video-img {
    flex: 0 0 35%;
  }

  .cf-video-content {
    padding: 20px 22px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .cf-main-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .cf-hero {
    min-height: 340px;
  }

  .cf-features-row {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    padding: 14px 10px;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .cf-feature {
    flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 10px);
    padding: 12px 6px;
  }

  .cf-feature-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .cf-feature h6 {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }

  .cf-feature p {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
  }

  .cf-video-card {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .cf-video-img {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    min-height: 160px;
  }

  .cf-video-img img {
    min-height: 160px;
  }

  .cf-video-content {
    padding: 18px 20px;
  }

  .cf-video-content h4 {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .cf-video-content p {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }

  .cf-video-btn {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    padding: 9px 18px;
  }

  .cf-play-btn {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

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

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .cf-section {
    padding: 48px 0 36px;
  }

  .cf-container {
    padding: 0 5vw;
  }

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

  .cf-sub {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .cf-hero-content {
    padding: 22px;
  }

  .cf-hero-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
  }

  .cf-hero-content p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  .cf-hero-stats {
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .cf-stat-pill {
    padding: 8px 12px;
  }

  .cf-stat-pill .cf-stat-num {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
  .cf-stat-pill .cf-stat-lbl {
    font-size: 0.62rem;
  }

  .cf-features-row {
    padding: 12px 8px;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .cf-feature {
    flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 8px);
    padding: 10px 6px;
  }

  .cf-feature-icon {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
  }

  .cf-feature h6 {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }

  .cf-feature p {
    font-size: 0.62rem;
  }

  .cf-video-card {
    border-radius: 14px;
  }

  .cf-video-img {
    min-height: 130px;
  }

  .cf-video-img img {
    min-height: 130px;
  }

  .cf-video-content {
    padding: 16px 18px;
  }

  .cf-video-content h4 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .cf-video-content p {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }

  .cf-video-btn {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    padding: 8px 16px;
  }

  .cf-play-btn {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  .cf-row-body {
    padding: 12px;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .cf-row-text h5 {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
  }

  .cf-row-text p {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }

  .cf-row-num {
    flex: 0 0 38px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }

  .cf-row-icon {
    flex: 0 0 38px;
    height: 38px;
    width: 38px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .cf-tagline {
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .cf-tagline .line {
    width: 36px;
  }

  .cf-tagline p {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }

  .cf-badge {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .cf-badge .dash {
    width: 18px;
  }

  .cf-blob,
  .cf-glow,
  .cf-dots {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .cf-hero {
    min-height: 260px;
  }

  .cf-hero-content {
    padding: 16px;
  }

  .cf-hero-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }

  .cf-hero-content p {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }

  .cf-stat-pill {
    padding: 6px 10px;
    gap: 6px;
  }

  .cf-stat-pill i {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }

  .cf-features-row {
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 8px 4px;
  }

  .cf-feature {
    padding: 8px 4px;
    flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 6px);
  }

  .cf-feature-icon {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
  }

  .cf-feature h6 {
    font-size: 0.66rem;
  }

  .cf-feature p {
    font-size: 0.56rem;
  }

  .cf-video-img {
    min-height: 100px;
  }

  .cf-video-img img {
    min-height: 100px;
  }

  .cf-play-btn {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }

  .cf-row-body {
    padding: 10px 8px;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .cf-row-num {
    flex: 0 0 32px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }

  .cf-row-icon {
    flex: 0 0 32px;
    height: 32px;
    width: 32px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
  }

  .cf-row-text h5 {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }

  .cf-row-text p {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
  }

  .cf-row-arrow {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    flex: 0 0 22px;
  }
}
/*=======================PLACEMENT SECTION STYLING==========================*/
.pc-section {
  padding: 70px 0 60px;
}
.pc-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 0 4vw;
  max-width: 1500px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
/* ---------- Badge & heading ---------- */
.pc-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: var(--orange);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(0.7rem, 0.9vw, 0.8rem);
  letter-spacing: 1.4px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.pc-badge .pc-dash {
  width: 26px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--orange);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.pc-badge i {
  font-size: 0.6rem;
}

.pc-title {
  text-align: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.6rem);
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.pc-title span {
  color: var(--orange);
}

.pc-sub {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--grey);
  font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 1vw, 1rem);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ============================================================
           MAIN GRID
        ============================================================ */
.pc-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  align-items: start;
}

/* ---------- LEFT: dark card ---------- */
.pc-dark-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-dark), var(--navy));
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.18);
}

.pc-hero-top {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 30px;
  min-height: 320px;
}

.pc-hero-photo {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.pc-hero-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.pc-hero-photo::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--navy-dark) 30%, transparent 85%);
}

.pc-ring-wrap {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.pc-ring {
  position: relative;
  width: 170px;
  height: 170px;
}

.pc-ring svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  transform: rotate(-90deg);
}

.pc-ring-track {
  fill: none;
  stroke: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  stroke-width: 12;
}

.pc-ring-bar {
  fill: none;
  stroke: var(--orange);
  stroke-width: 12;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-dasharray: 502;
  stroke-dashoffset: 502;
  transition: stroke-dashoffset 2s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1, 0.4, 1);
}

.pc-ring-text {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
}

.pc-ring-text .pc-ring-num {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
}

.pc-ring-text .pc-ring-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 4px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.pc-photo-col {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.pc-photo-col img {
  border-radius: 14px;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  max-height: 220px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.pc-commitment {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 0 30px 18px;
  color: #fff;
}

.pc-commitment p {
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.1vw, 1.05rem);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.pc-commitment span {
  color: var(--orange-light);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ===== STATS: DESKTOP (3 columns) ===== */
.pc-stats-row {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
}

.pc-stat {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.pc-stat:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}

.pc-stat-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex: 0 0 40px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.pc-stat:hover .pc-stat-icon {
  transform: scale(1.12) rotate(-6deg);
}

.pc-stat .pc-stat-num {
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.pc-stat .pc-stat-label {
  color: #c9d3e6;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* ---------- RIGHT column ---------- */
.pc-right-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 22px;
}

.pc-recruiters {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 24px 26px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.08);
}

.pc-recruiters .pc-badge {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.pc-logo-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.pc-logo-box {
  border: 1px solid #eef0f4;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  height: 56px;
  padding: 6px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(0.7rem, 0.9vw, 0.85rem);
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
}

.pc-logo-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.1);
  border-color: transparent;
}

.pc-recruiters-note {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.pc-recruiters-note i {
  color: var(--orange);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

/* ---------- Testimonial slider ---------- */
.pc-testi {
  position: relative;
  background: #e9f0fb;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.08);
  min-height: 180px;
}

.pc-testi-skyline {
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  font-size: 5rem;
  color: #c9d9f2;
  opacity: 0.5;
  z-index: 0;
  line-height: 1;
}

.pc-testi-track {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.pc-testi-slide {
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 24px 26px;
  opacity: 0;
  transition:
    opacity 0.6s ease,
    transform 0.6s ease;
  transform: translateX(12px);
}

.pc-testi-slide.active {
  display: flex;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.pc-testi-photo {
  flex: 0 0 72px;
  height: 72px;
  width: 72px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.18);
}

.pc-testi-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.pc-testi-body {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.pc-testi-body .pc-quote-icon {
  color: var(--stat-blue);
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  display: block;
}

.pc-testi-body p.pc-quote {
  font-size: clamp(0.85rem, 1vw, 0.92rem);
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0 0 8px;
}

.pc-testi-name {
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.pc-testi-role {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--grey);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.pc-testi-placed {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.pc-testi-placed b {
  font-weight: 800;
}

.pc-testi-dots {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 8px 0 14px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.pc-testi-dots span {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #b9c8e6;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.pc-testi-dots span.active {
  background: var(--stat-blue);
  width: 22px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* ============================================================
           JOURNEY (DESKTOP: flex row with arrows)
        ============================================================ */
.pc-journey {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 32px 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.08);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.pc-journey .pc-badge {
  color: var(--navy-dark);
}
.pc-journey .pc-badge .pc-dash {
  background: var(--orange);
}

.pc-journey-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 6px;
}

.pc-journey-step {
  flex: 1;
  text-align: left;
  min-width: 0;
}

.pc-journey-icon {
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.pc-journey-step:hover .pc-journey-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-6deg);
}

.pc-journey-step h5 {
  font-size: clamp(0.78rem, 0.9vw, 0.85rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 6px;
}

.pc-journey-step h5 .pc-jnum {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.pc-journey-step p {
  font-size: clamp(0.74rem, 0.85vw, 0.82rem);
  color: var(--grey);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

.pc-journey-arrow {
  flex: 0 0 32px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding-top: 32px;
}

.pc-journey-arrow i {
  color: #c7cede;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

/* icon color variants for journey */
.pc-icon-blue {
  background: #e3ecfc;
  color: var(--stat-blue);
}
.pc-icon-orange {
  background: #fdece0;
  color: var(--orange);
}
.pc-icon-green {
  background: #e2f5e9;
  color: var(--stat-green);
}
.pc-icon-purple {
  background: #f1e9fb;
  color: var(--stat-purple);
}

.pc-text-blue {
  color: var(--stat-blue);
}
.pc-text-orange {
  color: var(--orange);
}
.pc-text-green {
  color: var(--stat-green);
}
.pc-text-purple {
  color: var(--stat-purple);
}

/* ============================================================
           BOTTOM STRIP (DESKTOP: flex row with button at end)
        ============================================================ */
.pc-bottom {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.pc-bottom-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 140px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-right: 1px solid #eef0f4;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.pc-bottom-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.pc-bottom-item:first-child {
  padding-left: 0;
}

.pc-bottom-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--cream);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  flex: 0 0 38px;
}

.pc-bottom-item h6 {
  font-size: clamp(0.78rem, 0.9vw, 0.86rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  margin: 0 0 2px;
}

.pc-bottom-item p {
  font-size: clamp(0.68rem, 0.78vw, 0.74rem);
  color: var(--grey);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.pc-explore-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-dark), var(--navy));
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(0.8rem, 0.9vw, 0.88rem);
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-left: 14px;
  transition:
    transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1),
    box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.pc-explore-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.3);
  color: #fff;
}

.pc-explore-btn i {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.pc-explore-btn:hover i {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ============================================================
           RESPONSIVE — MOBILE (≤ 768px)
        ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* ----- STATS: 2x2 grid with third spanning full ----- */
  .pc-stats-row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 0;
  }

  .pc-stat {
    padding: 14px 12px;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }

  .pc-stat:nth-child(2) {
    border-right: none;
  }

  .pc-stat:nth-child(3) {
    grid-column: span 2;
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: none;
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 14px 12px;
  }

  .pc-stat-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    flex: 0 0 36px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  .pc-stat .pc-stat-num {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
  .pc-stat .pc-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
  }

  /* ----- JOURNEY: 2x2 grid (no arrows) ----- */
  .pc-journey-track {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px 16px;
  }

  .pc-journey-arrow {
    display: none;
  }

  .pc-journey-step {
    flex: unset;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }

  .pc-journey-step h5 {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .pc-journey-icon {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin: 0 auto 10px;
  }

  .pc-journey-step p {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
  }

  /* ----- BOTTOM STRIP: 2x2 grid with button full width ----- */
  .pc-bottom {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0;
    padding: 0;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .pc-bottom-item {
    padding: 14px 12px;
    border-right: 1px solid #eef0f4;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #eef0f4;
    flex: unset;
    min-width: unset;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .pc-bottom-item:nth-child(2) {
    border-right: none;
  }

  .pc-bottom-item:nth-child(3) {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  .pc-bottom-item:nth-child(4) {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  .pc-bottom-item:first-child {
    padding-left: 12px;
  }

  .pc-bottom-icon {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    flex: 0 0 34px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  .pc-bottom-item h6 {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }
  .pc-bottom-item p {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
  }

  .pc-explore-btn {
    grid-column: span 2;
    margin: 0;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 0;
    padding: 14px 16px;
    width: 100%;
  }

  /* ----- OTHER MOBILE ADJUSTMENTS ----- */
  .pc-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .pc-hero-top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 24px;
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .pc-ring-wrap {
    align-items: center;
  }

  .pc-ring {
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
  }

  .pc-photo-col {
    display: none;
  }

  .pc-commitment {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0 20px 14px;
  }

  .pc-logo-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }

  .pc-testi-slide {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 20px 18px;
  }

  .pc-testi-photo {
    flex: 0 0 64px;
    height: 64px;
    width: 64px;
  }

  .pc-testi-body .pc-quote-icon {
    text-align: center;
  }

  .pc-testi-placed {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .pc-journey {
    padding: 24px 16px;
  }

  .pc-recruiters {
    padding: 18px 16px;
  }

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

  .pc-section {
    padding: 50px 0 40px;
  }
}

/* ---------- Small Mobile (≤ 576px) ---------- */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .pc-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }

  .pc-sub {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
  }

  .pc-badge {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .pc-badge .pc-dash {
    width: 18px;
  }

  .pc-hero-top {
    padding: 18px;
  }

  .pc-ring {
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
  }

  .pc-ring-text .pc-ring-num {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }
  .pc-ring-text .pc-ring-label {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
  }

  .pc-logo-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .pc-logo-box {
    height: 48px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }

  .pc-testi {
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .pc-testi-slide {
    padding: 16px 14px;
    gap: 14px;
  }

  .pc-testi-photo {
    flex: 0 0 56px;
    height: 56px;
    width: 56px;
  }

  .pc-testi-body p.pc-quote {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }

  .pc-testi-name {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }
  .pc-testi-role {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }
  .pc-testi-placed {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }

  .pc-testi-dots span {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
  }
  .pc-testi-dots span.active {
    width: 18px;
  }

  .pc-testi-skyline {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
  }

  .pc-commitment p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }

  .pc-recruiters-note {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }

  /* Stats: keep 2 columns, third spans full */
  .pc-stats-row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .pc-stat {
    padding: 10px 8px;
    gap: 6px;
  }

  .pc-stat:nth-child(3) {
    padding: 10px 8px;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .pc-stat .pc-stat-num {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
  .pc-stat .pc-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
  }

  /* Journey: 2 columns */
  .pc-journey-track {
    gap: 16px 12px;
  }

  .pc-journey-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }

  .pc-journey-step h5 {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }
  .pc-journey-step p {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }

  /* Bottom strip: 2 columns */
  .pc-bottom-item {
    padding: 10px 8px;
  }

  .pc-bottom-icon {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    flex: 0 0 30px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }

  .pc-bottom-item h6 {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }
  .pc-bottom-item p {
    font-size: 0.62rem;
  }

  .pc-explore-btn {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    padding: 12px 14px;
  }

  .pc-section {
    padding: 40px 0 30px;
  }

  .container {
    padding: 0 16px;
  }
}

/* ---------- Extra Small Mobile (≤ 400px) ---------- */
@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .pc-ring {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
  }

  .pc-ring-text .pc-ring-num {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }
  .pc-ring-text .pc-ring-label {
    font-size: 0.55rem;
  }

  .pc-logo-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 6px;
  }

  .pc-logo-box {
    height: 40px;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
  }

  .pc-testi-photo {
    flex: 0 0 48px;
    height: 48px;
    width: 48px;
    border-radius: 10px;
  }

  .pc-testi-slide {
    padding: 14px 12px;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .pc-testi-body p.pc-quote {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
  }

  .pc-journey-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  .pc-journey-step h5 {
    font-size: 0.66rem;
  }
  .pc-journey-step p {
    font-size: 0.64rem;
  }

  .pc-stat {
    padding: 8px 6px;
  }

  .pc-stat .pc-stat-num {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }
  .pc-stat .pc-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.55rem;
  }

  .pc-stat-icon {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    flex: 0 0 28px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }

  .pc-bottom-item {
    padding: 8px 6px;
  }

  .pc-bottom-icon {
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    flex: 0 0 26px;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
  }

  .pc-bottom-item h6 {
    font-size: 0.66rem;
  }
  .pc-bottom-item p {
    font-size: 0.56rem;
  }

  .pc-explore-btn {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    padding: 10px 12px;
  }
}
/*=========================GALLERY SECTION STYLING========================================*/

.gl-section {
  padding: 70px 0 60px;
}
.gl-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 0 4vw;
  max-width: 1500px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
/* ---------- Badge & heading ---------- */
.gl-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: var(--stat-blue);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 1.4px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.gl-badge .dash {
  width: 26px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--stat-blue);
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.gl-badge i {
  font-size: 0.6rem;
}
.gl-title {
  text-align: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  position: relative;
}
.gl-title-underline {
  display: block;
  width: 44px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--stat-blue);
  border-radius: 3px;
  margin: 8px auto 16px;
}
.gl-sub {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--grey);
  font-size: 1rem;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto 34px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ---------- Top filter tab bar ---------- */
.gl-tabbar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 10px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.08);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  overflow-x: auto;
}
.gl-tab {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  cursor: pointer;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 170px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.gl-tab:hover:not(.active) {
  background: var(--cream);
}
.gl-tab.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-dark), var(--navy));
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.25);
}
.gl-tab-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  flex: 0 0 38px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--cream);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.gl-tab.active .gl-tab-icon {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #fff;
}
.gl-tab-text h6 {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
}
.gl-tab.active .gl-tab-text h6 {
  color: #fff;
}
.gl-tab-text p {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--grey);
  margin: 2px 0 0;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 1;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.gl-tab.active .gl-tab-text p {
  color: #c9d3e6;
}

/* ---------- MAIN GRID ---------- */
.gl-main-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 270px 1fr;
  gap: 22px;
}

/* LEFT SIDEBAR */
.gl-sidebar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
}
.gl-cat-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.08);
}
.gl-cat-title {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.gl-cat-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}
.gl-cat-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 11px 14px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1.5px solid #eef0f4;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.gl-cat-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--stat-blue);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}
.gl-cat-item.active {
  border-color: var(--stat-blue);
  background: #eef4fd;
}
.gl-cat-item i.gl-cat-ic {
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 1rem;
  flex: 0 0 20px;
  text-align: center;
}
.gl-cat-item.active i.gl-cat-ic {
  color: var(--stat-blue);
}
.gl-cat-item span.name {
  flex: 1;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
}
.gl-cat-item span.count {
  background: var(--cream);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 8px;
}
.gl-cat-item.active span.count {
  background: var(--stat-blue);
  color: #fff;
}

.gl-share-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-dark), var(--navy));
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 22px;
  color: #fff;
}
.gl-share-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: var(--orange-light);
}
.gl-share-card h6 {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 0 0 4px;
}
.gl-share-card p {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #c9d3e6;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
}
.gl-upload-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  padding: 9px 16px;
  border-radius: 9px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.gl-upload-btn:hover {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* RIGHT: PHOTO GRID */
.gl-photo-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}
.gl-grid-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.55fr 1fr 1fr;
  grid-template-rows: repeat(2, 190px);
  gap: 14px;
}
.gl-grid-bottom {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
}

.gl-photo {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.08);
}
.gl-photo.big {
  grid-row: 1 / span 2;
}
.gl-photo.sq {
  height: 190px;
}
.gl-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.1, 0.64, 1);
}
.gl-photo:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}
.gl-photo::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(6, 14, 28, 0.55) 0%, transparent 45%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.gl-photo:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}
.gl-photo-zoom {
  position: absolute;
  right: 12px;
  bottom: 12px;
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.6);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}
.gl-photo:hover .gl-photo-zoom {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
}

.gl-view-more {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 22px;
}
.gl-view-more-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  border: 1.5px solid #d7deec;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.gl-view-more-btn:hover {
  background: var(--navy-dark);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--navy-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .gl-main-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .gl-sidebar {
    flex-direction: row;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .gl-cat-card {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 260px;
  }
  .gl-share-card {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 260px;
  }
  .gl-grid-top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: 180px 180px 180px;
  }
  .gl-photo.big {
    grid-row: 1 / span 1;
    grid-column: 1 / span 2;
    height: 220px;
  }
  .gl-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .gl-tabbar {
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
  }
  .gl-tab {
    min-width: 150px;
  }
  .gl-grid-bottom {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .gl-section {
    padding: 48px 0 36px;
  }
  .gl-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }
  .gl-sidebar {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .gl-grid-top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: auto;
  }
  .gl-photo.big {
    grid-column: auto;
    height: 220px;
  }
  .gl-photo.sq {
    height: 170px;
  }
  .gl-grid-bottom {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}
/*==========================LATEST NEWS STYLING=====================================*/
.lu-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 70px 0 60px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(148, 163, 196, 0.35) 1.2px,
    transparent 1.2px
  );
  background-size: 22px 22px;
  background-position: 0 0;
}
.lu-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 0 4vw;
  max-width: 1500px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.lu-glow {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(70px);
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.lu-glow-1 {
  width: 420px;
  height: 420px;
  background: rgba(232, 129, 60, 0.22);
  top: -140px;
  left: -120px;
}
.lu-glow-2 {
  width: 380px;
  height: 380px;
  background: rgba(47, 111, 228, 0.18);
  bottom: -120px;
  right: -100px;
}
.lu-glow-3 {
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  background: rgba(122, 79, 201, 0.14);
  top: 40%;
  right: 15%;
}
.lu-section > .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ---------- Top header row ---------- */
.lu-top-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.lu-heading-block {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 260px;
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.lu-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: var(--orange);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 1.4px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.lu-badge .dash {
  width: 26px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--orange);
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.lu-badge i {
  font-size: 0.6rem;
}
.lu-title {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}
.lu-title span {
  color: var(--orange);
}
.lu-sub {
  color: var(--grey);
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  max-width: 560px;
}

.lu-view-all {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--navy);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  padding: 11px 18px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  background: #fff;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.lu-view-all:hover {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.lu-view-all i {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.lu-view-all:hover i {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* ---------- MAIN GRID ---------- */
.lu-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr;
  gap: 22px;
  margin-top: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

/* FEATURED EVENT SLIDER (smooth with track) */
.lu-event-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 500px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.14);
}
.lu-event-track {
  display: flex;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
  height: 100%;
  will-change: transform;
}
.lu-event-slide {
  flex: 0 0 100%;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  min-height: 500px;
}
.lu-event-img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
}
.lu-event-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.lu-event-img::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    0deg,
    rgba(6, 14, 28, 0.92) 15%,
    rgba(6, 14, 28, 0.5) 55%,
    rgba(6, 14, 28, 0.1) 100%
  );
}
.lu-featured-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  left: 20px;
  z-index: 3;
  background: var(--navy-dark);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
}
.lu-date-box {
  position: absolute;
  top: 70px;
  left: 20px;
  z-index: 3;
  background: var(--navy-dark);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  text-align: center;
  min-width: 80px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}
.lu-date-box .dd {
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
}
.lu-date-box .mm {
  color: var(--orange-light);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.lu-date-box .yy {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #c9d3e6;
}

.lu-event-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 30px;
  color: #fff;
}
.lu-event-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
}
.lu-event-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #dbe4f2;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.lu-event-meta span {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.lu-event-meta i {
  color: var(--orange-light);
}
.lu-event-content p.desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #d7deec;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
}
.lu-event-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  width: fit-content;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--orange), var(--orange-light));
  color: #1a1a1a;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  padding: 11px 20px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition:
    transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1),
    box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.lu-event-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(232, 129, 60, 0.4);
  color: #1a1a1a;
}
.lu-event-btn i {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.lu-event-btn:hover i {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* slider nav + counter */
.lu-slide-nav {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 22px;
  right: 22px;
  z-index: 4;
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
}
.lu-slide-btn {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.lu-slide-btn:hover {
  background: var(--orange);
  border-color: var(--orange);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.lu-slide-counter {
  position: absolute;
  top: 30px;
  right: 30px;
  z-index: 4;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.lu-slide-counter .current {
  color: var(--orange-light);
}

/* NOTICE BOARD */
.lu-notice-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-height: 500px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.lu-notice-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 22px 24px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #eef0f4;
}
.lu-notice-head-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.lu-notice-bell {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #e3ecfc;
  color: var(--stat-blue);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}
.lu-notice-head h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}
.lu-notice-viewall {
  color: var(--stat-blue);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.lu-notice-viewall:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* marquee viewport */
.lu-marquee-viewport {
  flex: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  padding: 6px 0;
}
.lu-marquee-viewport::before,
.lu-marquee-viewport::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 24px;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.lu-marquee-viewport::before {
  top: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(#fff, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0));
}
.lu-marquee-viewport::after {
  bottom: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0), #fff);
}
.lu-marquee-track {
  animation: noticeScroll var(--marquee-duration) linear infinite;
}
.lu-marquee-viewport:hover .lu-marquee-track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}
@keyframes noticeScroll {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateY(-50%);
  }
}

.lu-notice-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 16px 24px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f3f4f7;
}
.lu-notice-icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex: 0 0 46px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}
.lu-notice-body {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}
.lu-notice-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.lu-new-tag {
  background: var(--stat-red);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}
.lu-notice-body h6 {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0;
}
.lu-notice-body p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--grey);
  margin: 4px 0 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.lu-notice-side {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  text-align: right;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 6px;
}
.lu-notice-date {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.lu-notice-date i {
  color: var(--grey);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}
.lu-notice-pdf {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--stat-red);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}
.lu-notice-arrow {
  color: var(--stat-blue);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-top: 4px;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.lu-notice-item:hover .lu-notice-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ---------- QUICK INFO STRIP (mobile 2x2) ---------- */
.lu-quick-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto repeat(4, 1fr) auto;
  gap: 0;
  align-items: stretch;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.08);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.lu-quick-label {
  padding: 26px 26px;
  border-right: 1px solid #eef0f4;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 170px;
}
.lu-quick-label h5 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
}
.lu-quick-label .bar {
  width: 26px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--orange);
  border-radius: 3px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.lu-quick-label p {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--grey);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.lu-quick-stat {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 20px 10px;
  border-right: 1px solid #eef0f4;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.lu-quick-stat:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.lu-quick-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}
.lu-quick-stat .num {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
}
.lu-quick-stat .lbl {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--grey);
}

.lu-quick-subscribe {
  background: #eaf0fb;
  padding: 22px 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  min-width: 260px;
}
.lu-quick-subscribe i.plane {
  color: var(--stat-blue);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}
.lu-quick-subscribe h6 {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  margin: 0 0 4px;
}
.lu-quick-subscribe p {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--grey);
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.lu-sub-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--navy-dark);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  padding: 9px 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.lu-sub-btn:hover {
  background: var(--orange);
  color: #1a1a1a;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ---------- BOTTOM UPCOMING EVENT STRIP ---------- */
.lu-upcoming-strip {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--navy-dark), var(--navy));
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 22px 30px;
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 26px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.25);
}
.lu-upc-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(47, 111, 228, 0.25);
  color: #8fb2f7;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  flex: 0 0 52px;
}
.lu-upc-title {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  min-width: 210px;
}
.lu-upc-title .tag {
  color: var(--orange-light);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.lu-upc-title h5 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 4px 0 0;
}
.lu-upc-desc {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 220px;
  color: #d7deec;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.lu-upc-meta {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #dbe4f2;
}
.lu-upc-meta span {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.lu-upc-meta i {
  color: var(--orange-light);
  width: 14px;
}
.lu-register-btn {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.lu-register-btn:hover {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.lu-register-btn i {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.lu-register-btn:hover i {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ---------- RESPONSIVE ---------- */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .lu-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .lu-event-card {
    min-height: 420px;
  }
  .lu-event-slide {
    min-height: 420px;
  }
  .lu-quick-strip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .lu-quick-label {
    grid-column: 1/-1;
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #eef0f4;
  }
  .lu-quick-subscribe {
    grid-column: 1/-1;
    border-right: none;
  }
  .lu-quick-stat:nth-child(2n) {
    border-right: none;
  }
  .lu-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .lu-quick-strip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .lu-quick-stat {
    border-right: 1px solid #eef0f4;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #eef0f4;
  }
  .lu-quick-stat:nth-child(2n) {
    border-right: none;
  }
  .lu-quick-label {
    grid-column: 1/-1;
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #eef0f4;
  }
  .lu-quick-subscribe {
    grid-column: 1/-1;
    border-right: none;
    border-top: 1px solid #eef0f4;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .lu-section {
    padding: 48px 0 36px;
  }
  .lu-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }
  .lu-view-all {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .lu-event-card {
    min-height: 460px;
  }
  .lu-event-slide {
    min-height: 460px;
  }
  .lu-event-content {
    padding: 20px;
  }
  .lu-event-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }
  .lu-notice-card {
    min-height: auto;
  }
  .lu-quick-strip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .lu-quick-stat {
    padding: 16px 10px;
  }
  .lu-quick-stat:nth-child(2n) {
    border-right: none;
  }
  .lu-quick-stat:nth-child(n + 3) {
    border-bottom: none;
  }
  .lu-upcoming-strip {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    text-align: left;
  }
  .lu-register-btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .lu-upc-title,
  .lu-upc-desc,
  .lu-upc-meta {
    min-width: 0;
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* --- FIX: Equal Height for Event and Notice Cards on Desktop (350px-400px) --- */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .lu-event-card,
  .lu-notice-card {
    height: 400px;
    min-height: auto;
  }
  .lu-event-slide {
    min-height: auto;
    height: 100%;
  }
  .lu-notice-head {
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .lu-marquee-viewport {
    flex: 1;
    min-height: 0; /* Prevent flex overflow */
  }
}
/* Keep mobile min-height as fallback */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .lu-event-card,
  .lu-notice-card {
    min-height: 420px;
    height: auto;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .lu-event-card,
  .lu-notice-card {
    min-height: 460px;
    height: auto;
  }
}

/* Fix for .lu-quick-stat border on mobile */
.lu-quick-stat {
  border-right: 1px solid #eef0f4;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #eef0f4;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .lu-quick-stat {
    border-bottom: none;
  }
  .lu-quick-stat:last-child {
    border-right: none;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .lu-quick-stat:nth-child(2n) {
    border-right: none;
  }
  .lu-quick-stat:nth-child(n + 3) {
    border-bottom: none;
  }
}
/*===========================TESTIMONIAL SECTION STYLING============================*/
.st-section {
  padding: 70px 0;
  background: #eef2f9;
}
.st-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 0 4vw;
  max-width: 1500px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.st-tag {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: var(--orange);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.st-tag .st-line {
  width: 26px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--orange);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.st-heading {
  text-align: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.st-sub {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--grey);
  font-size: 1rem;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto 45px;
}

/* ============================================================
           LEFT: JOURNEY CARD
        ============================================================ */
.st-journey {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 28px 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.06);
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.st-journey-tag {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
  text-align: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.st-journey-tag .st-line {
  width: 16px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--navy);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.st-journey-steps {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.st-step {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 18px;
}

.st-step:last-child {
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.st-step .st-connector {
  position: absolute;
  left: 29px;
  top: 60px;
  bottom: 6px;
  width: 2px;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    #c9d2e0 0,
    #c9d2e0 4px,
    transparent 4px,
    transparent 8px
  );
}

.st-step:last-child .st-connector {
  display: none;
}

.st-step-icon {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  min-width: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.st-step-icon.st-bg-1 {
  background: #fbe3d0;
  color: var(--orange);
}
.st-step-icon.st-bg-2 {
  background: #dbe7f8;
  color: var(--navy-light);
}
.st-step-icon.st-bg-3 {
  background: #dcf3e4;
  color: var(--stat-green);
}
.st-step-icon.st-bg-4 {
  background: #ece2f9;
  color: var(--stat-purple);
}

.st-step-num {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.st-step-num.st-c-1 {
  color: var(--orange);
}
.st-step-num.st-c-2 {
  color: var(--navy-light);
}
.st-step-num.st-c-3 {
  color: var(--stat-green);
}
.st-step-num.st-c-4 {
  color: var(--stat-purple);
}

.st-step h6 {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.st-step p {
  color: var(--grey);
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* ============================================================
           RIGHT: TESTIMONIAL CAROUSEL
        ============================================================ */
.st-carousel-wrap {
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.st-viewport {
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 20px;
  flex: 1;
  height: 100%;
}

.st-track {
  display: flex;
  transition: transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  height: 100%;
}

.st-slide {
  min-width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

/* ----- TESTIMONIAL CARD ----- */
.st-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eef2fb 0%, #e7edf8 100%);
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.08);
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.st-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  flex: 1;
  height: 100%;
}

/* --- Content column --- */
.st-content {
  padding: 32px 30px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.st-quote-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: #aebdd0;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.st-quote-text {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.st-divider {
  width: 44px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--orange);
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.st-name {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.st-role {
  color: var(--grey);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.st-company {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--grey);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.st-company .st-company-icon {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--navy-light);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.st-company a {
  color: var(--navy-light);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.st-company a:hover {
  color: var(--orange);
}

/* --- Mini stats (full width at bottom) --- */
.st-mini-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 12px 8px;
  margin-top: auto;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.st-mini-stat {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 6px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(27, 58, 107, 0.08);
}

.st-mini-stat:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}

.st-mini-stat i {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--navy-light);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.st-mini-stat .st-mlabel {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  display: block;
}

.st-mini-stat .st-mvalue {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: var(--grey);
  display: block;
  margin-top: 2px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* --- Image column (desktop) --- */
.st-photo {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #dfe7f7, #cfd9ee);
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 320px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.st-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  display: block;
}

.st-photo .st-dots {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  background-image: radial-gradient(
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) 1.5px,
    transparent 1.5px
  );
  background-size: 10px 10px;
  opacity: 0.6;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* --- Rating Badge --- */
.st-rating {
  position: absolute;
  left: 16px;
  bottom: 16px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  z-index: 2;
}

.st-rating .st-star-big {
  color: var(--orange-light);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.st-rating .st-score {
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.st-rating .st-rlabel {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  color: var(--grey);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.st-rating .st-stars {
  color: var(--orange-light);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* --- Mobile avatar (hidden on desktop) --- */
.st-mobile-avatar {
  display: none;
}

.st-mini-stats-mobile {
  display: none;
}

/* ============================================================
           SLIDER CONTROLS
        ============================================================ */
.st-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 16px;
  padding: 0 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.st-nav-btns {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
}

.st-nav-btns .st-btn {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff;
  border: none;
  color: var(--navy);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.12);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.st-nav-btns .st-btn:hover {
  background: var(--orange);
  color: #fff;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.st-progress-wrap {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  min-width: 0;
}

.st-progress-wrap .st-counter {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-family: "Inter", sans-serif;
}

.st-progress-wrap .st-counter .st-current {
  color: var(--orange);
}

.st-progress-wrap .st-progress-bar {
  flex: 1;
  height: 4px;
  background: #d7dce6;
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-width: 60px;
}

.st-progress-wrap .st-progress-bar .st-progress-fill {
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--orange), var(--orange-light));
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: width 0.5s ease;
}

/* ============================================================
           BOTTOM STATS ROW — FIXED DESKTOP ROW
        ============================================================ */
.st-stats-row {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 22px 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.06);
  margin-top: 26px;
}

/* Desktop: force single row with equal columns */
.st-stats-row .st-stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
}

.st-stat-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0 10px;
  border-right: 1px solid #eef0f4;
}

.st-stat-item:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}

.st-stat-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--cream);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.st-stat-item:hover .st-stat-icon {
  background: var(--orange);
  color: #fff;
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-4deg);
}

.st-stat-item .st-stat-num {
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  display: block;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.st-stat-item .st-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--grey);
  display: block;
}

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

/* --- Tablet --- */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .st-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .st-content {
    padding: 28px 24px 20px;
  }

  .st-photo {
    min-height: 240px;
    height: 240px;
  }

  .st-photo img {
    min-height: 240px;
  }

  .st-mini-stats {
    margin-top: 12px;
    padding: 10px 6px;
  }

  .st-mini-stat .st-mlabel {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
  }
  .st-mini-stat .st-mvalue {
    font-size: 0.64rem;
  }

  .st-heading {
    font-size: 1.9rem;
  }

  .st-journey {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    height: auto;
  }

  .st-journey-steps {
    gap: 0;
  }

  .st-step {
    padding-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .st-carousel-wrap {
    height: auto;
  }

  .st-viewport {
    flex: none;
  }

  .st-rating {
    bottom: 12px;
    left: 12px;
    padding: 6px 12px;
  }
  .st-rating .st-star-big {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  .st-rating .st-score {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  /* Stats row: tablet 3 columns */
  .st-stats-row .st-stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 16px 0;
  }

  .st-stat-item {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #eef0f4;
    padding: 8px 10px;
  }

  .st-stat-item:nth-child(4),
  .st-stat-item:nth-child(5) {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  .st-stat-item:nth-child(3) {
    border-right: none;
  }
}

/* --- Mobile --- */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .st-section {
    padding: 50px 0 40px;
  }

  .st-heading {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }

  .st-sub {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
  }

  .st-content {
    padding: 20px 16px 16px;
  }

  .st-quote-icon {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }

  .st-quote-text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }

  .st-divider {
    width: 32px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }

  .st-name {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .st-role {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }

  .st-company {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }

  /* Show mobile avatar */
  .st-mobile-avatar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .st-mobile-avatar .st-mob-img {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 3px solid #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.12);
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .st-mobile-avatar .st-mob-info {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
  }

  .st-mobile-avatar .st-mob-info .st-mob-name {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--navy-dark);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin: 0;
  }

  .st-mobile-avatar .st-mob-info .st-mob-role {
    color: var(--grey);
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    margin: 0;
  }

  .st-mobile-avatar .st-mob-info .st-mob-company {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--grey);
    margin-top: 2px;
  }

  .st-mobile-avatar .st-mob-info .st-mob-company i {
    color: var(--navy-light);
    font-size: 0.65rem;
  }

  /* Hide desktop name/role */
  .st-content .st-name,
  .st-content .st-role,
  .st-content .st-company {
    display: none;
  }

  /* Desktop mini stats hidden, mobile shown */
  .st-mini-stats {
    display: none;
  }

  .st-mini-stats-mobile {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 10px 8px;
    margin-top: 12px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .st-mini-stats-mobile .st-mini-stat {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 4px 2px;
    border-right: none;
  }

  .st-mini-stats-mobile .st-mini-stat i {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--navy-light);
    margin-bottom: 2px;
  }

  .st-mini-stats-mobile .st-mini-stat .st-mlabel {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.66rem;
    color: var(--navy-dark);
    display: block;
  }

  .st-mini-stats-mobile .st-mini-stat .st-mvalue {
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    color: var(--grey);
    display: block;
    margin-top: 2px;
    line-height: 1.3;
  }

  /* Hide image column on mobile */
  .st-photo {
    display: none;
  }

  /* Slider controls */
  .st-controls {
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 12px;
  }

  .st-nav-btns .st-btn {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }

  .st-progress-wrap .st-counter {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }

  .st-progress-wrap .st-progress-bar {
    height: 3px;
    min-width: 40px;
  }

  /* Stats row: mobile 2 columns */
  .st-stats-row .st-stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 12px 0;
  }

  .st-stat-item {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #eef0f4;
    padding: 8px 6px;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .st-stat-item:nth-child(5) {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  .st-stat-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .st-stat-item .st-stat-num {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
  .st-stat-item .st-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
  }

  .st-journey {
    padding: 20px 16px;
  }

  .st-step {
    gap: 12px;
    padding-bottom: 18px;
  }

  .st-step-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    min-width: 44px;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .st-step .st-connector {
    left: 22px;
    top: 46px;
  }

  .st-step h6 {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
  .st-step p {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
  }

  .st-journey-tag {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }
}

/* --- Small Mobile --- */
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .st-content {
    padding: 16px 12px 12px;
  }

  .st-quote-text {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }

  .st-mobile-avatar .st-mob-img {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
  }

  .st-mobile-avatar .st-mob-info .st-mob-name {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
  .st-mobile-avatar .st-mob-info .st-mob-role {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }
  .st-mobile-avatar .st-mob-info .st-mob-company {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
  }

  .st-mini-stats-mobile {
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 8px 4px;
  }

  .st-mini-stats-mobile .st-mini-stat .st-mlabel {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
  }
  .st-mini-stats-mobile .st-mini-stat .st-mvalue {
    font-size: 0.56rem;
  }
  .st-mini-stats-mobile .st-mini-stat i {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }

  .st-controls {
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .st-nav-btns .st-btn {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
  }

  .st-progress-wrap .st-counter {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
  }

  .st-stats-row {
    padding: 14px 10px;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }

  .st-stats-row .st-stats-grid {
    gap: 8px 0;
  }

  .st-stat-icon {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  .st-stat-item .st-stat-num {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
  .st-stat-item .st-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
  }

  .st-step-icon {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    min-width: 38px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  .st-step .st-connector {
    left: 19px;
    top: 40px;
  }

  .st-step h6 {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }
  .st-step p {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
  }

  .st-step {
    gap: 10px;
    padding-bottom: 14px;
  }

  .st-journey {
    padding: 16px 12px;
  }
}
/*===========================ADMISSION CTA BANNER STYLING=========================*/
.ad-section {
  padding: 70px 0;
}
.ad-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 0 4vw;
  max-width: 1500px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.ad-card {
  background: linear-gradient(
    120deg,
    var(--navy-dark) 0%,
    var(--navy) 55%,
    var(--navy-light) 100%
  );
  border-radius: 26px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.28);
}

/* decorative background pattern */
.ad-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) 1.5px,
    transparent 1.5px
  );
  background-size: 22px 22px;
  opacity: 0.6;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ad-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 340px;
  height: 340px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(232, 129, 60, 0.35),
    transparent 70%
  );
  border-radius: 50%;
  top: -120px;
  right: -80px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ad-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* ---- LEFT content ---- */
.ad-left {
  padding: 52px 46px;
}

.ad-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.4);
  color: var(--orange-light);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.ad-badge i {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  animation: adBlink 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes adBlink {
  0%,
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
  }
  50% {
    opacity: 0.35;
  }
}

.ad-heading {
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 2.15rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.ad-heading span {
  color: var(--orange-light);
}

.ad-desc {
  color: #c9d4e8;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 460px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

/* ---- Buttons (flex row on all screens) ---- */
.ad-buttons {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 44px;
}

.ad-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  padding: 13px 26px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.ad-btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--orange), var(--orange-light));
  color: #1a1a1a;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(232, 129, 60, 0.35);
}

.ad-btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(232, 129, 60, 0.5);
  color: #1a1a1a;
}

.ad-btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: #fff;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.ad-btn-outline:hover {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  border-color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

/* ---- Mini application progress visual ---- */
.ad-progress {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 22px 24px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.ad-progress-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ad-step {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 140px;
}

.ad-step .ad-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  min-width: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 2px solid rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.5);
  color: var(--orange-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}

.ad-step:hover .ad-icon {
  background: var(--orange-light);
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  transform: scale(1.12);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.18);
}

.ad-step .ad-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.ad-step .ad-num {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--orange-light);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.ad-step .ad-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
}

.ad-arrow {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  font-size: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ad-arrow i {
  animation: adArrowPulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes adArrowPulse {
  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateX(0);
    opacity: 0.5;
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateX(4px);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

/* ---- RIGHT: image + floating badge ---- */
.ad-right {
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 420px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: center;
}

.ad-image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 0 26px 26px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ad-image-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.ad-card:hover .ad-image-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.ad-image-wrap::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.5), transparent 40%);
}

.ad-float-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 28px;
  right: 28px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  z-index: 3;
  animation: adFloatBadge 3.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

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

.ad-float-badge .ad-fb-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--orange), var(--orange-light));
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.ad-float-badge .ad-fb-year {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.ad-float-badge .ad-fb-status {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--stat-green);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
}

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

/* --- Tablet --- */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .ad-left {
    padding: 40px 30px 10px;
  }

  .ad-heading {
    font-size: 1.7rem;
  }

  .ad-right {
    min-height: 280px;
  }

  .ad-image-wrap {
    border-radius: 0;
  }

  .ad-step {
    min-width: 100%;
  }

  .ad-arrow {
    display: none;
  }

  .ad-progress-track {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
}

/* --- Mobile (max-width: 575.98px) --- */
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .ad-section {
    padding: 50px 0 40px;
  }

  .ad-left {
    padding: 28px 20px 10px;
  }

  .ad-heading {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
  }

  .ad-desc {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
  }

  .ad-badge {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }

  /* --- BUTTONS: single row on mobile --- */
  .ad-buttons {
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    padding-bottom: 4px;
  }

  .ad-buttons::-webkit-scrollbar {
    height: 0px;
  }

  .ad-btn {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    flex: 1 1 auto;
    justify-content: center;
    min-width: 0;
  }

  .ad-btn i {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }

  /* --- PROGRESS STEPS: single row on mobile --- */
  .ad-progress {
    padding: 14px 12px;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }

  .ad-progress-track {
    flex-direction: row;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    gap: 6px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    padding-bottom: 2px;
  }

  .ad-progress-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
    height: 0px;
  }

  .ad-step {
    min-width: 0;
    flex: 1 1 auto;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 0 2px;
  }

  .ad-step .ad-icon {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    min-width: 34px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    border-width: 1.5px;
  }

  .ad-step .ad-text {
    min-width: 0;
  }

  .ad-step .ad-num {
    font-size: 0.55rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  }

  .ad-step .ad-label {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
  }

  .ad-arrow {
    display: flex;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    padding: 0 2px;
  }

  /* --- Floating badge --- */
  .ad-float-badge {
    top: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .ad-float-badge .ad-fb-icon {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }

  .ad-float-badge .ad-fb-year {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }

  .ad-float-badge .ad-fb-status {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
  }

  .ad-right {
    min-height: 200px;
  }

  .ad-image-wrap {
    border-radius: 0 0 26px 26px;
  }

  .ad-image-wrap img {
    min-height: 200px;
  }
}

/* --- Very small mobile (max-width: 400px) --- */
@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .ad-left {
    padding: 20px 14px 10px;
  }

  .ad-heading {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }

  .ad-desc {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }

  .ad-btn {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    gap: 6px;
  }

  .ad-btn i {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }

  .ad-buttons {
    gap: 6px;
  }

  .ad-progress {
    padding: 10px 8px;
  }

  .ad-step .ad-icon {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    min-width: 28px;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
  }

  .ad-step .ad-label {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
  }

  .ad-step .ad-num {
    font-size: 0.5rem;
  }

  .ad-arrow {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
  }

  .ad-float-badge {
    top: 8px;
    right: 8px;
    padding: 6px 10px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    gap: 6px;
  }

  .ad-float-badge .ad-fb-icon {
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
  }

  .ad-float-badge .ad-fb-year {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }

  .ad-float-badge .ad-fb-status {
    font-size: 0.55rem;
  }

  .ad-right {
    min-height: 160px;
  }

  .ad-image-wrap img {
    min-height: 160px;
  }
}

.ad-buttons::-webkit-scrollbar,
.ad-progress-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.ad-buttons,
.ad-progress-track {
  -ms-overflow-style: none;
  scrollbar-width: none;
}
/* =====================CONTACT & MAP SECTION STYLING======================== */
.cn-section {
  padding: 70px 0;
}
.cn-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 0 4vw;
  max-width: 1500px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.cn-tag {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: var(--map-blue);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.cn-tag .cn-line {
  width: 26px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--map-blue);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.cn-heading {
  text-align: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.cn-underline {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.cn-underline .cn-bar {
  width: 56px;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--map-blue);
  border-radius: 3px;
}

.cn-underline .cn-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--map-blue);
}

.cn-sub {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--grey);
  font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 1vw, 1rem);
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ============================================================
           MAP + FORM ROW
        ============================================================ */
.cn-map-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.08);
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 470px;
}

.cn-map-card iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 470px;
  border: 0;
  display: block;
}

.cn-map-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 10px 18px 10px 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  z-index: 4;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cn-map-overlay i {
  color: var(--map-blue);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.cn-pin-card {
  position: absolute;
  top: 44%;
  left: 38%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -100%);
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 12px 20px 12px 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  z-index: 4;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: cnPinBounce 2.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes cnPinBounce {
  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translate(-50%, -100%);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translate(-50%, -108%);
  }
}

.cn-pin-card .cn-pin-icon {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  min-width: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--map-blue);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.cn-pin-card .cn-pin-title {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.cn-pin-card .cn-pin-sub {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--map-blue);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.cn-zoom {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 70px;
  right: 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
  z-index: 4;
}

.cn-zoom button {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border: none;
  background: #fff;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
  transition: background 0.2s;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.cn-zoom button:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.cn-zoom button:hover {
  background: var(--cream);
}

.cn-directions {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px;
  left: 20px;
  background: var(--navy-dark);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  padding: 11px 20px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  z-index: 4;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.35);
  transition: all 0.3s;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.cn-directions:hover {
  background: var(--map-blue);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(26, 86, 219, 0.4);
}

/* ============================================================
           ENQUIRY FORM
        ============================================================ */
.cn-form-card {
  background: #f2f6fd;
  border: 1px solid #e3ebfa;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 32px;
  height: 100%;
}

.cn-form-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.cn-form-title .cn-title-icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  min-width: 46px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--map-blue);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.cn-form-title h4 {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin: 0 0 4px;
}

.cn-form-title .cn-title-underline {
  width: 40px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--map-blue);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.cn-field {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.cn-field i {
  position: absolute;
  left: 16px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--grey);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cn-field textarea ~ i {
  top: 20px;
  transform: none;
}

.cn-field .cn-control,
.cn-field .cn-select {
  padding: 14px 16px 14px 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid #dfe6f2;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  background: #fff;
  width: 100%;
  transition:
    border-color 0.3s,
    box-shadow 0.3s;
}

.cn-field .cn-control:focus,
.cn-field .cn-select:focus {
  border-color: var(--map-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(26, 86, 219, 0.12);
  outline: none;
}

.cn-field textarea.cn-control {
  padding-top: 14px;
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 90px;
}

.cn-field select.cn-select {
  appearance: auto;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.cn-btn-send {
  width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--navy-dark), var(--map-blue));
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  margin-top: 6px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.cn-btn-send:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(26, 86, 219, 0.35);
  color: #fff;
}

.cn-btn-send i:last-child {
  transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.cn-btn-send:hover i:last-child {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.cn-privacy {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--grey);
  margin-top: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.cn-privacy i {
  color: var(--map-blue);
}

.cn-info-strip {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(14, 34, 63, 0.06);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.cn-info-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 6px 0;
  /* add dotted right border to all except last */
  border-right: 1px dotted #d0d5e0;
}

.cn-info-item .cn-info-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  min-width: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #fff;
  transition: transform 0.3s;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cn-info-item:hover .cn-info-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-6deg);
}

.cn-info-blue {
  background: var(--map-blue);
}
.cn-info-green {
  background: #22a55a;
}
.cn-info-purple {
  background: var(--stat-purple);
}
.cn-info-orange {
  background: var(--orange);
}

.cn-info-item h6 {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.cn-info-item.cn-blue h6 {
  color: var(--map-blue);
}
.cn-info-item.cn-green h6 {
  color: #22a55a;
}
.cn-info-item.cn-purple h6 {
  color: var(--stat-purple);
}
.cn-info-item.cn-orange h6 {
  color: var(--orange);
}

.cn-info-item p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--grey);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.cn-info-item p a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.cn-info-item .cn-closed {
  color: var(--map-blue);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.cn-reach-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(
    100deg,
    var(--navy-dark),
    var(--navy) 60%,
    var(--navy-light)
  );
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 24px 30px;
  margin-top: 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 24px;
  color: #fff;
}

.cn-reach-main {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 260px;
}

.cn-reach-main .cn-reach-icon {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  min-width: 54px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.cn-reach-main h5 {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.cn-reach-main p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #c9d4e8;
  margin: 0;
}

.cn-reach-stats {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 26px;
}

.cn-reach-stat {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.cn-reach-stat .cn-rs-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  min-width: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}

.cn-reach-stat:hover .cn-rs-icon {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  border-color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.cn-reach-stat .cn-rs-num {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.cn-reach-stat .cn-rs-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #c9d4e8;
}

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

/* --- Tablet --- */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .cn-map-card {
    min-height: 360px;
  }
  .cn-map-card iframe {
    min-height: 360px;
  }
  .cn-form-card {
    margin-top: 24px;
  }
  .cn-pin-card {
    left: 50%;
    top: 48%;
  }
  .cn-reach-bar {
    padding: 22px 24px;
  }
  /* On tablet, we still have 2 columns per row, so border-right works */
}

/* --- Mobile (stack vertically) --- */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .cn-section {
    padding: 50px 0 40px;
  }
  .cn-tag {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .cn-tag .cn-line {
    width: 18px;
  }
  .cn-map-card {
    min-height: 280px;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }
  .cn-map-card iframe {
    min-height: 280px;
  }
  .cn-map-overlay {
    top: 12px;
    left: 12px;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .cn-map-overlay span {
    display: none;
  }
  .cn-pin-card {
    padding: 8px 12px 8px 10px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    animation: none;
  }
  .cn-pin-card .cn-pin-icon {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    min-width: 28px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }
  .cn-pin-card .cn-pin-title {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }
  .cn-pin-card .cn-pin-sub {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
  }
  .cn-zoom {
    bottom: 60px;
    right: 10px;
  }
  .cn-zoom button {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
  .cn-directions {
    bottom: 12px;
    left: 12px;
    padding: 8px 14px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .cn-directions span {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }

  /* Form */
  .cn-form-card {
    padding: 22px 18px;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }
  .cn-form-title {
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }
  .cn-form-title .cn-title-icon {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    min-width: 38px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
  .cn-form-title h4 {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
  .cn-form-title .cn-title-underline {
    width: 30px;
  }
  .cn-field .cn-control,
  .cn-field .cn-select {
    padding: 12px 14px 12px 38px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
  }
  .cn-field i {
    left: 12px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }
  .cn-field textarea.cn-control {
    min-height: 70px;
  }
  .cn-btn-send {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border-radius: 10px;
  }
  .cn-privacy {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    gap: 4px;
  }

  /* Info strip — remove right border, add bottom border */
  .cn-info-item {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px dotted #d0d5e0;
    padding: 12px 0;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .cn-info-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }
  .cn-info-item .cn-info-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    min-width: 40px;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  .cn-info-item h6 {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }
  .cn-info-item p {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
  }

  /* Bottom dark bar */
  .cn-reach-bar {
    padding: 18px 16px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-top: 18px;
  }
  .cn-reach-main {
    min-width: 0;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .cn-reach-main .cn-reach-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    min-width: 44px;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }
  .cn-reach-main h5 {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
  .cn-reach-main p {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
  }
  .cn-reach-stats {
    gap: 14px;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
  .cn-reach-stat {
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .cn-reach-stat .cn-rs-icon {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    min-width: 34px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
  .cn-reach-stat .cn-rs-num {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }
  .cn-reach-stat .cn-rs-label {
    font-size: 0.64rem;
  }
}

/* --- Small mobile --- */
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .cn-heading {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
  }
  .cn-sub {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }
  .cn-map-card {
    min-height: 240px;
  }
  .cn-map-card iframe {
    min-height: 240px;
  }
  .cn-map-overlay {
    padding: 4px 10px;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
  }
  .cn-map-overlay i {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }
  .cn-pin-card {
    padding: 6px 10px 6px 8px;
  }
  .cn-pin-card .cn-pin-icon {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    min-width: 24px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }
  .cn-pin-card .cn-pin-title {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
  }
  .cn-pin-card .cn-pin-sub {
    font-size: 0.55rem;
  }
  .cn-zoom {
    bottom: 50px;
    right: 6px;
  }
  .cn-zoom button {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }
  .cn-directions {
    padding: 6px 10px;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
  }
  .cn-directions i {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }
  .cn-directions span {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
  }
  .cn-form-card {
    padding: 18px 14px;
  }
  .cn-form-title {
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .cn-form-title .cn-title-icon {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    min-width: 32px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }
  .cn-form-title h4 {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }
  .cn-field .cn-control,
  .cn-field .cn-select {
    padding: 10px 12px 10px 34px;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
  }
  .cn-field i {
    left: 10px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }
  .cn-btn-send {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .cn-privacy {
    font-size: 0.62rem;
  }
  .cn-info-item .cn-info-icon {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    min-width: 34px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
  .cn-info-item h6 {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
  }
  .cn-info-item p {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }
  .cn-reach-main .cn-reach-icon {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    min-width: 38px;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  .cn-reach-main h5 {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }
  .cn-reach-main p {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }
  .cn-reach-stat .cn-rs-icon {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    min-width: 30px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }
  .cn-reach-stat .cn-rs-num {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }
  .cn-reach-stat .cn-rs-label {
    font-size: 0.58rem;
  }
}

/* --- Very small --- */
@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .cn-heading {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }
  .cn-sub {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }
  .cn-map-card {
    min-height: 200px;
  }
  .cn-map-card iframe {
    min-height: 200px;
  }
  .cn-pin-card {
    display: none;
  }
  .cn-zoom {
    display: none;
  }
  .cn-directions {
    bottom: 8px;
    left: 8px;
    padding: 4px 8px;
    font-size: 0.6rem;
  }
  .cn-form-card {
    padding: 14px 10px;
  }
  .cn-field .cn-control,
  .cn-field .cn-select {
    padding: 8px 10px 8px 30px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }
  .cn-field i {
    left: 8px;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
  }
  .cn-btn-send {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    padding: 8px 12px;
  }
  .cn-info-item .cn-info-icon {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    min-width: 28px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }
  .cn-info-item h6 {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }
  .cn-info-item p {
    font-size: 0.64rem;
  }
  .cn-reach-main .cn-reach-icon {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    min-width: 32px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
  .cn-reach-main h5 {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
  }
  .cn-reach-main p {
    font-size: 0.64rem;
  }
  .cn-reach-stats {
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .cn-reach-stat .cn-rs-icon {
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    min-width: 26px;
    font-size: 0.6rem;
  }
  .cn-reach-stat .cn-rs-num {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
  }
  .cn-reach-stat .cn-rs-label {
    font-size: 0.52rem;
  }
}
/*============================FINAL FOOTER SECTION STYLING===============================*/
.site-footer {
  background: var(--navy-dark);
  padding: 24px 24px 0;
}
.footer-inner {
  max-width: 1600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ============================================================
           TOP CTA BAR
        ============================================================ */
.footer-cta {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      90deg,
      var(--navy-dark) 0%,
      rgba(10, 25, 48, 0.75) 45%,
      rgba(10, 25, 48, 0.25) 100%
    ),
    url("../image/crousel_img/cr2.png");
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  padding: 34px 40px;
}

.footer-cta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 24px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.cta-left-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 22px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cta-cap-icon {
  width: 66px;
  height: 66px;
  min-width: 66px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.cta-title {
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.cta-title .accent {
  color: var(--orange-light);
  display: block;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.cta-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 52px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.cta-mid-text {
  color: #dbe4f2;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.cta-mid-text .yr {
  color: var(--orange-light);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  display: block;
}

.cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-footer-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  padding: 13px 24px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.btn-apply {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--orange-light), var(--orange));
  color: #1a1a1a;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(232, 129, 60, 0.35);
}

.btn-apply:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(232, 129, 60, 0.5);
  color: #1a1a1a;
}

.btn-contact {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--navy-dark);
}

.btn-contact:hover {
  background: var(--navy-light);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.btn-footer-cta i.arrow {
  transition: transform 0.3s;
}
.btn-footer-cta:hover i.arrow {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* ============================================================
           MAIN FOOTER GRID
        ============================================================ */
.footer-main {
  padding: 48px 16px 30px;
}

.footer-col h6 {
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.footer-underline {
  width: 34px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--orange);
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

/* --- About column --- */
.footer-logo-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.footer-logo-img {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #eef2f9;
  padding: 5px;
}

.footer-college-name {
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.footer-college-name span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #a9b7cf;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.footer-about-desc {
  color: #a9b7cf;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 14px 0 18px;
}

/* --- Contact items with circle icons --- */
.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: #c9d4e8;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.footer-contact-item .contact-icon-circle {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  min-width: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--orange-light);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.footer-contact-item:hover .contact-icon-circle {
  background: var(--orange-light);
  color: #1a1a1a;
  border-color: var(--orange-light);
  transform: scale(1.12) rotate(-6deg);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3);
}

.footer-contact-item .contact-text {
  flex: 1;
}

/* --- Link columns --- */
.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.footer-links li {
  margin-bottom: 11px;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: #c9d4e8;
  font-size: 0.87rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  transition: all 0.25s;
  position: relative;
}

.footer-links a i:first-child {
  color: var(--orange-light);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  width: 12px;
  transition: transform 0.25s;
}

.footer-links a .ext {
  margin-left: auto;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: #7f8fac;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: #fff;
  padding-left: 5px;
}

.footer-links a:hover i:first-child {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.footer-links a:hover .ext {
  color: var(--orange-light);
}

/* --- Connect column --- */
.footer-connect-desc {
  color: #a9b7cf;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.social-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.social-circle-f {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.social-circle-f.fb {
  background: #1877f2;
}
.social-circle-f.ig {
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle at 30% 110%,
    #fdf497,
    #fd5949 45%,
    #d6249f 60%,
    #285aeb 90%
  );
}
.social-circle-f.yt {
  background: #ff0000;
}
.social-circle-f.li {
  background: #0a66c2;
}

.social-circle-f:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.need-help-box {
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.4);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  background: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.06);
}

.need-help-box .nh-icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  min-width: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.15);
  color: var(--orange-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
}

.need-help-box h6 {
  color: var(--orange-light);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  text-transform: none;
  letter-spacing: 0;
}

.need-help-box p {
  color: #c9d4e8;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  margin: 0 0 4px;
}

.need-help-box .call-num {
  color: var(--orange-light);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.need-help-box .call-num a {
  color: inherit;
}

/* ============================================================
           BOTTOM BADGES STRIP — 5 columns desktop, 2x2 mobile
        ============================================================ */
.footer-badges {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 26px 16px;
}

.footer-badges .badges-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

.fbadge-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.fbadge-item .fb-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  min-width: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}

.fbadge-item:hover .fb-icon {
  background: var(--orange-light);
  border-color: var(--orange-light);
  color: #1a1a1a;
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.fbadge-item h6 {
  color: var(--orange-light);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  text-transform: none;
  letter-spacing: 0;
}

.fbadge-item p {
  color: #a9b7cf;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
           COPYRIGHT BAR — with glass credit link
        ============================================================ */
.footer-bottom-bar {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 18px 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

.footer-bottom-bar .copy-text {
  color: #a9b7cf;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.footer-bottom-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-bottom-links a {
  color: #a9b7cf;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  transition: color 0.25s;
}

.footer-bottom-links a:hover {
  color: var(--orange-light);
}

/* --- Glass effect credit link --- */
.footer-credit {
  color: #a9b7cf;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.footer-credit .glass-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 6px 18px 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 40px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-credit .glass-link:hover {
  background: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.04);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.15);
  color: var(--orange-light);
}

.footer-credit .glass-link i {
  color: var(--orange-light);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.footer-credit .glass-link:hover i {
  transform: rotate(-10deg) scale(1.1);
}

.footer-credit .glass-link .brand-highlight {
  color: var(--orange-light);
  font-weight: 800;
}

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

/* --- Tablet --- */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .footer-cta-row {
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .cta-left-group {
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .cta-divider {
    display: none;
  }
  .cta-buttons {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .footer-badges .badges-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

/* --- Mobile (badges 2x2) --- */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .footer-cta {
    padding: 26px 22px;
  }
  .cta-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }
  .cta-title .accent {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }
  .footer-main {
    padding: 36px 12px 20px;
  }
  .footer-col {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
  }

  /* Badges: 2x2 grid */
  .footer-badges .badges-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .fbadge-item {
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .fbadge-item .fb-icon {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    min-width: 38px;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  .fbadge-item h6 {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }
  .fbadge-item p {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }

  /* Copyright bar: stack with center credit */
  .footer-bottom-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .footer-bottom-links {
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .footer-credit {
    order: -1;
  }
  .footer-credit .glass-link {
    padding: 5px 14px 5px 10px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }
  .copy-text {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }
}

/* --- Small mobile --- */
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .btn-footer-cta {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .cta-buttons {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .cta-cap-icon {
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    min-width: 54px;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }
  .cta-title {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
  .cta-title .accent {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }
  .cta-mid-text {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }
  .cta-mid-text .yr {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .footer-badges .badges-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 0 4px;
  }
  .fbadge-item {
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 4px 0;
  }
  .fbadge-item .fb-icon {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    min-width: 32px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
  .fbadge-item h6 {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }
  .fbadge-item p {
    font-size: 0.62rem;
  }

  .footer-credit .glass-link {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    padding: 4px 12px 4px 8px;
    gap: 5px;
  }
  .footer-credit .glass-link i {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }
  .footer-bottom-links a {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }
  .copy-text {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
  }

  .footer-contact-item {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .footer-contact-item .contact-icon-circle {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    min-width: 28px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }
  .footer-about-desc {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }
  .footer-links a {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }
}

/* --- Very small --- */
@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .footer-badges .badges-grid {
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .fbadge-item .fb-icon {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    min-width: 28px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }
  .fbadge-item h6 {
    font-size: 0.64rem;
  }
  .fbadge-item p {
    font-size: 0.56rem;
  }
  .footer-credit .glass-link {
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    padding: 3px 8px 3px 6px;
  }
  .footer-bottom-links a {
    font-size: 0.62rem;
  }
  .copy-text {
    font-size: 0.58rem;
  }
}

.col-lg-2-4 {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 20%;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .col-lg-2-4 {
    width: 33.333%;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .col-lg-2-4 {
    width: 50%;
  }
}

.frame iframe {
  height: 100%;
  width: 100%;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .wc-container {
    padding: 10px !important;
  }

  .wc-container > div[style*="grid-template-columns"] {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 20px !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .wc-container > div[style*="grid-template-columns"] {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 20px !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .wc-container > div[style*="grid-template-columns"] {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 20px !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .wc-container {
    padding: 15px 10px !important;
  }

  .wc-container > div[style*="grid-template-columns"] {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 20px !important;
  }
}