/* ============================================================
   style.css — Scholarpath Counselling Centre
   Professional Education Consultancy Design System
   Inspired by: edwiseinternational.com
   ============================================================ */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&family=Montserrat:wght@600;700;800&display=swap');

/* Design Tokens */

:root {
    --navy: #0d2137;
    --navy-light: #163352;
    --gold: #f0a500;
    --gold-dark: #d4920a;
    --red: #e63946;
    --text: #1e2d3d;
    --text-muted: #64748b;
    --text-light: #94a3b8;
    --bg: #ffffff;
    --bg-soft: #f7f9fc;
    --bg-dark: #0d2137;
    --border: #e2e8f0;
    --radius-sm: 8px;
    --radius: 12px;
    --radius-lg: 20px;
    --shadow-xs: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, .06);
    --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, .07);
    --shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, .10);
    --shadow-lg: 0 16px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, .14);
    --transition: 0.25s ease;
    --section-v: 90px;
    --font: 'Inter', system-ui, sans-serif;
    --font-display: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
}


/* Reset */

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

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--text);
    background: var(--bg);
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

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

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

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


/* Layout */

.container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin-inline: auto;
    padding-inline: 24px;
}

section {
    padding: var(--section-v) 0;
}

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

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


/* Typography */

.tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.tag::before {
    content: '';
    display: inline-block;
    width: 28px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--gold);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

h1,
h2,
h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: var(--navy);
}

.heading-lg {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.heading-md {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.sub-text {
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    max-width: 580px;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.text-center .sub-text {
    margin-inline: auto;
}


/* Buttons */

.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 10px 22px;
    font-family: var(--font);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    white-space: nowrap;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-sm {
    padding: 7px 16px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.btn-primary {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--navy);
    border-color: var(--gold);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background: var(--gold-dark);
    border-color: var(--gold-dark);
    color: var(--navy);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(240, 165, 0, .35);
}

.btn-navy {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--navy);
}

.btn-navy:hover {
    background: var(--navy-light);
    border-color: var(--navy-light);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(13, 33, 55, .3);
}

.btn-outline-white {
    background: transparent;
    color: #fff;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .55);
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--navy);
    border-color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--navy);
    border-color: var(--navy);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(13, 33, 55, .25);
}


/* Legacy alias so old HTML still works */

.btn {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--navy);
    border-color: var(--gold);
}

.btn:hover {
    background: var(--gold-dark);
    border-color: var(--gold-dark);
    color: var(--navy);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(240, 165, 0, .45);
}

.btn.btn-outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--navy);
    border-color: var(--navy);
}

.btn.btn-outline:hover {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--navy);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(13, 33, 55, .3);
}

/* Hero 3-button group alignment */
.hero-btns {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.center-hero-btns {
    justify-content: center;
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .hero-btns {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
    }

    .hero-btns .btn {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

.btn-ghost {
    background: transparent;
    color: #fff;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .55);
}

.btn-ghost:hover {
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--navy);
    border-color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-full {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
}


/* Top Bar */

.top-bar {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .78);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    padding: 10px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .06);
}

.top-bar .container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.top-contact {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 22px;
}

.top-contact span {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
}

.top-contact i {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.top-social {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
}

.top-social a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .6);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    transition: color var(--transition);
}

.top-social a:hover {
    color: var(--gold);
}


/* Header */

header {
    background: #fff;
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 900;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(13, 33, 55, .07);
}

header .container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: 100px;
}

.site-logo img {
    height: 85px;
    width: auto;
}

nav ul {
    display: flex;
    gap: 38px;
}

nav ul li a {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    padding-bottom: 3px;
    position: relative;
}

nav ul li a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -2px;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--gold);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: width var(--transition);
}

nav ul li a:hover,
nav ul li a.active {
    color: var(--gold);
}

nav ul li a:hover::after,
nav ul li a.active::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.nav-cta {
    margin-left: 12px;
}

.hamburger {
    display: none;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: var(--navy);
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 1001;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.hamburger:hover {
    color: var(--gold);
}


/* Hero */

/* Desktop header specific hiding of mobile items */
.nav-overlay,
.nav-mobile-header,
.nav-mobile-cta {
    display: none !important;
}

.hero-slider-section {
    position: relative;
    height: 88vh;
    min-height: 560px;
    padding: 0 !important;
}

.hero-slider {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

.slide-bg-1 {
    background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1523240795612-9a054b0db644?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1920&q=80');
}

.slide-bg-2 {
    background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1541339907198-e08756dedf3f?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1920&q=80');
}

.slide-bg-3 {
    background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1511629091441-ee46146481b6?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1920&q=80');
}

.hero-slide-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
}

.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: center;
    padding-bottom: 40px;
}

.hero-content .tag {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.hero-content .tag::before {
    background: var(--gold);
}

.hero-content h1 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.8rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    max-width: 680px;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.hero-content p {
    font-size: 1.08rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .9);
    max-width: 560px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

/* New Split Hero Layout */
.hero-split-layout {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: 100%;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 40px;
}

.hero-left-content {
    flex: 1;
    z-index: 10;
    padding-bottom: 20px;
}

.hero-right-image {
    flex: 1;
    position: relative;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-end;
}

.student-img-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 90%;
    height: 80%;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

/*.student-img-container img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}*/

.grayscale-logo-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: -20px;
    left: -20px;
    z-index: 15;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    padding: 10px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.grayscale-logo-overlay img {
    height: 50px;
    width: auto;
    filter: grayscale(100%);
    opacity: 0.8;
}

/* Colorful Backgrounds */
.slide-colorful-1 {
    background: var(--navy);
}

.slide-colorful-2 {
    background: var(--navy);
}

.slide-colorful-3 {
    background: var(--navy);
}

/* Animated Icons */
.hero-animated-icons {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-icon {
    position: absolute;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    font-size: 2rem;
    animation: floatIcon 6s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.hero-icon-1 {
    top: 15%;
    left: 10%;
    animation-delay: 0s;
}

.hero-icon-2 {
    top: 60%;
    left: 5%;
    animation-delay: 2s;
}

.hero-icon-3 {
    top: 20%;
    right: 15%;
    animation-delay: 1s;
}

.hero-icon-4 {
    top: 70%;
    right: 10%;
    animation-delay: 3s;
}

@keyframes floatIcon {

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

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-20px) rotate(10deg);
    }
}

/* Hero Buttons with Icons */
.hero-btns .btn {
    padding: 12px 24px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.hero-slider-btn {
    width: 280px;
    height: 52px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

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

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

/* Specific slide text colors */
.hero-left-content h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.hero-btns {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}


/* Hero Quick Stats bar */

.hero-stats {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 20px 0;
    margin-top: 0;
}

.hero-stats .container {
    display: flex;
}

.hero-stat {
    flex: 1;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 18px 12px;
    color: var(--navy);
    border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
}

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

.hero-stat-num {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--gold);
    line-height: 1;
}

.hero-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-top: 4px;
    opacity: .8;
}


/* Swiper nav */

.swiper-button-next,
.swiper-button-prev {
    color: #fff !important;
    background: rgba(240, 165, 0, .85) !important;
    width: 46px !important;
    height: 46px !important;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    transition: background var(--transition) !important;
}

.swiper-button-next:hover,
.swiper-button-prev:hover {
    background: var(--navy) !important;
}

.swiper-button-next::after,
.swiper-button-prev::after {
    font-size: 1rem !important;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
    background: var(--gold) !important;
}


/* Services / Why Choose Us Cards */

.services-section {
    background: var(--bg);
}

.services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
    margin-top: 56px;
}

.service-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 40px 32px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.service-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--gold);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform var(--transition);
}

.service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: transparent;
}

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

.service-icon {
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
    background: rgba(240, 165, 0, .1);
    color: var(--gold);
    border-radius: 18px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin: 0 auto 24px;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}

.service-card:hover .service-icon {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: #fff;
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.service-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: var(--navy);
}

.service-card p {
    font-size: 0.93rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.75;
}


/* About Section */

.about-modern {
    background: var(--bg-soft);
}

.about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 72px;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-images {
    position: relative;
}

.img-wrapper {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.img-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 440px;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

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

.experience-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -24px;
    right: -24px;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--navy);
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    border: 5px solid #fff;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    z-index: 2;
}

.experience-badge .years {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1;
}

.experience-badge .text {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.about-description {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.85;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.about-features-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.about-features-grid li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--navy);
}

.icon-box {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    background: rgba(240, 165, 0, .12);
    color: var(--gold);
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1rem;
}


/* Connected Universities */

.connected-universities {
    padding: var(--section-v) 0;
    background: var(--bg);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.unis-header {
    margin-bottom: 52px;
}

.marquee-container {
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    padding: 12px 0 20px;
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, #000 7%, #000 93%, transparent);
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, #000 7%, #000 93%, transparent);
}

.marquee-container:hover .marquee-content {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

.marquee-content {
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
    animation: marquee-scroll 32s linear infinite;
    width: max-content;
}

.marquee-item {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 186px;
    height: 116px;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 16px;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 0 #d0d7e2, 0 4px 0 #bdc5d3, 0 6px 16px rgba(13, 33, 55, .12);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.marquee-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 0 #d0d7e2, 0 4px 0 #bdc5d3, 0 14px 32px rgba(13, 33, 55, .18), 0 0 0 2px rgba(240, 165, 0, .45);
}

.marquee-item img {
    max-height: 76px;
    max-width: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
}

@keyframes marquee-scroll {
    from {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

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


/* Courses Section */

.featured-courses {
    background: var(--bg-soft);
}

.course-tabs-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 48px 0 40px;
}

.course-tabs {
    display: inline-flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 7px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}

.tab-btn {
    padding: 10px 24px;
    border-radius: 40px;
    font-size: 0.87rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    background: transparent;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    outline: none;
    user-select: none;
    -webkit-user-select: none;
    -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
}

.tab-btn:focus,
.tab-btn:focus-visible {
    outline: none;
}

.tab-btn.active,
.tab-btn:hover {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(13, 33, 55, .25);
}

.tab-content-container {
    position: relative;
}

.tab-pane {
    display: none;
    animation: fadeUp 0.35s ease;
}

.tab-pane.active {
    display: block;
}

@keyframes fadeUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(10px);
    }

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

.course-slider {
    padding-bottom: 0 !important;
}


/* Course Card — Edwise-style horizontal info card */

.card-course-modern {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: auto;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}

.card-course-modern:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: transparent;
}

.course-img {
    position: relative;
    height: 148px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.course-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

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

.course-img::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 65%;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(13, 33, 55, .88), transparent);
    z-index: 1;
}

/* View Details – hover overlay centred on the image */
.course-img-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 4;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--transition);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.card-course-modern:hover .course-img-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.course-img-overlay .btn {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    padding: 8px 20px;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--navy);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, .4);
    transform: translateY(8px);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.card-course-modern:hover .course-img-overlay .btn {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.course-img-overlay .btn:hover {
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--navy);
    border-color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
}

.course-category-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 10px;
    left: 10px;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--navy);
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    z-index: 2;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.course-title-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 10px;
    left: 12px;
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    z-index: 3;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, .6);
}

.card-content {
    padding: 10px 14px 8px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}


/* Course card meta chips */

.course-meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 5px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    padding-bottom: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.course-meta .chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 3px 9px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.chip-duration {
    background: rgba(13, 33, 55, .08);
    color: var(--navy);
}

.chip-category {
    background: rgba(240, 165, 0, .12);
    color: #b57800;
}

.chip-duration i {
    color: var(--navy);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
}

.chip-category i {
    color: #b57800;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
}


/* Course card info pills */

.card-info-pills {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 5px;
    padding: 6px 0 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    margin-top: 6px;
}

.info-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 3px 9px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.info-pill.eligibility {
    background: rgba(37, 99, 235, .1);
    color: #2563eb;
}

.info-pill.fee {
    background: rgba(22, 163, 74, .1);
    color: #16a34a;
}

.info-pill i {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
}

.card-content p {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.5;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* card-footer — compact always-visible button */
.card-footer {
    padding: 0 14px 12px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.card-footer .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    padding: 8px 14px;
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--navy);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: all var(--transition);
}

.card-footer .btn:hover,
.card-course-modern:hover .card-footer .btn {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--navy);
    transform: none;
    box-shadow: none;
}

.view-all-courses {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 10px;
}


/* Individual Course Cards for courses.html */

.course-card-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 18px;
    padding: 4px 0 8px;
}

.course-info-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 22px 20px;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
}

.course-info-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 4px;
    background: var(--gold);
    transform: scaleY(0);
    transform-origin: bottom;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(.4, 0, .2, 1);
}

.course-info-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(13, 33, 55, .12);
    border-color: transparent;
}

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

.cic-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
}

.cic-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    background: rgba(13, 33, 55, .07);
    color: var(--navy);
    transition: all var(--transition);
}

.course-info-card:hover .cic-icon {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: var(--gold);
}

.cic-name {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--navy);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.cic-fullname {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-top: 3px;
}

.cic-details {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
    padding-top: 12px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.cic-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 9px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
}

.cic-row-icon {
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border-radius: 7px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
}

.cic-row-icon.blue {
    background: rgba(37, 99, 235, .1);
    color: #2563eb;
}

.cic-row-icon.green {
    background: rgba(22, 163, 74, .1);
    color: #16a34a;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.cic-row-icon.gold {
    background: rgba(240, 165, 0, .14);
    color: #b57800;
}

.cic-row-label {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    min-width: 66px;
}

.cic-row-value {
    color: var(--navy);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    flex: 1;
}


/* Course card grid – responsive */

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .course-card-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .course-card-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}


/* Counter Section */

.counter-section {
    background: var(--navy);
    padding: 0;
}

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

.counter-item {
    text-align: center;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 52px 24px;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
    transition: background var(--transition);
}

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

.counter-item:hover {
    background: var(--navy-light);
}

.counter-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.counter-number {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.counter-item p {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .65);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}


/* How It Works Section */

.how-it-works {
    background: var(--bg-soft);
}

.steps-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
    margin-top: 56px;
}

.step-card {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 36px 24px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
    position: relative;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}

.step-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    border-color: transparent;
}

.step-number {
    position: absolute;
    top: -16px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--navy);
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(240, 165, 0, .35);
}

.step-icon {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    background: rgba(13, 33, 55, .06);
    color: var(--navy);
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    margin: 16px auto 20px;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}

.step-card:hover .step-icon {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: var(--gold);
}

.step-card h3 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.step-card p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
}


/* Testimonials */

.testimonials-section {
    background: var(--bg);
}

.testimonial-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 36px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: transparent;
}

.testi-icon {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 2rem;
    opacity: .4;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.testi-text {
    font-size: 0.97rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.85;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    font-style: italic;
}

.testi-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
}

.testi-author img {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 3px solid var(--gold);
}

.testi-author h4 {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.testi-author span {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.swiper-pagination {
    bottom: 0 !important;
}

.swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
    background: var(--gold) !important;
}


/* CTA Section */

.cta {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-light) 100%);
    padding: 80px 0;
    text-align: center;
    color: #fff;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-size: cover !important;
    background-position: center center !important;
    background-repeat: no-repeat !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .cta {
        padding: 60px 15px !important;
        background-attachment: scroll !important;
    }
}

.cta::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -60%;
    right: -10%;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(240, 165, 0, .06);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.cta h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.cta p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    opacity: .8;
    max-width: 500px;
    margin: 0 auto 36px;
}


/* Footer */

footer {
    background: #f1f5f9;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    padding: 72px 0 28px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.3fr;
    gap: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 52px;
}

.footer-col h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold);
    display: inline-block;
}

.footer-col p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.85;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.footer-col ul {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 11px;
}

.footer-col ul li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.footer-col ul li i {
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-top: 3px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

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

.social-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.social-links a {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--navy);
    transition: all var(--transition);
}

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

.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding-top: 24px;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.83rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
}


/* Inner Pages */

.inner-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(13, 33, 55, .82), rgba(13, 33, 55, .82)), url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1523240795612-9a054b0db644?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1920&q=80') center/cover;
    padding: 96px 0;
    color: #fff;
    text-align: center;
}

.inner-banner.custom-dynamic-bg {
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

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

.inner-banner h1 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.breadcrumb {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-top: 8px;
}

.breadcrumb a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .8);
}

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


/* Contact */

.contact-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr;
    gap: 48px;
}

.contact-info-box {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 48px 36px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

.info-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.info-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
    color: var(--gold);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    transition: background var(--transition);
}

.info-item:hover .info-icon {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--navy);
}

.info-text h4 {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.info-text p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .65);
    font-size: 0.91rem;
}

.contact-form {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 48px 40px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.contact-form h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.contact-form .form-group {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.contact-form input,
.contact-form textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 13px 18px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-family: var(--font);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    background: var(--bg-soft);
    outline: none;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}

.contact-form textarea {
    height: 140px;
    resize: none;
}

.contact-form input:focus,
.contact-form textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(240, 165, 0, .12);
}


/* Courses page */

.course-group-section {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 32px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}

.course-group-section.science-group {
    border-top: 4px solid #2563eb;
}

.course-group-section.commerce-group {
    border-top: 4px solid #16a34a;
}

.course-group-section.arts-group {
    border-top: 4px solid #ea580c;
}

.group-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--navy);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.group-title i {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.capsule-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
    gap: 14px;
}

.course-capsule {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: var(--bg-soft);
    padding: 16px 20px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--navy);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    text-align: center;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.course-capsule:hover {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--navy);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(13, 33, 55, .2);
}

.course-capsule:hover i {
    color: var(--gold) !important;
}

.course-capsule i {
    color: var(--navy);
    transition: color var(--transition);
}


/* About page */

.about-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-img {
    position: relative;
}

.about-img img {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.about-text h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.about-text p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.about-features {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-top: 28px;
}

.about-features li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--navy);
}

.about-features li i {
    color: var(--gold);
}


/* Attractive tabs */

.attractive-tabs {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
    padding: 7px;
    gap: 6px;
    border-radius: 50px;
}

.attractive-tabs .tab-btn {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 12px 32px;
    background: var(--bg-soft);
    color: var(--text);
    border-radius: 40px;
}

.attractive-tabs .tab-btn.active,
.attractive-tabs .tab-btn:hover {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(13, 33, 55, .25);
}


/* Overview box */

.course-detail-content {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 48px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.course-detail-content h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.course-detail-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 360px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.overview-box {
    background: var(--bg-soft);
    padding: 28px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    margin-bottom: 36px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

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

.overview-item i {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.overview-item h4 {
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.overview-item p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.87rem;
}


/* Responsive */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

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

    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .about-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 48px;
    }

    .about-images {
        max-width: 520px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

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

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    :root {
        --section-v: 64px;
    }

    .hamburger {
        display: block;
    }

    nav {
        display: none;
        position: absolute;
        top: 76px;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        background: #fff;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
        padding: 20px 24px;
        box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    }

    nav.open {
        display: block;
    }

    nav ul {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 16px;
    }

    .nav-cta {
        display: none;
    }

    .top-bar .container {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 6px;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .hero-content {
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .hero-content p {
        text-align: center;
    }

    .hero-stats .container {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    .hero-stat {
        flex: 0 0 50%;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
    }

    .services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .steps-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .about-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .contact-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 32px;
    }

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

    .about-features-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .marquee-item {
        width: 148px;
        height: 92px;
    }

    .overview-box {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hero-btns {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
    }

    .counter-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .about-features {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .contact-form,
    .contact-info-box {
        padding: 28px 20px;
    }
}


/* About-page specific styles */

.vision-mission-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
    margin-top: 56px;
}

.vm-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 44px 36px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}

.vm-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
}

.vm-card.vision::before {
    background: var(--gold);
}

.vm-card.mission::before {
    background: var(--navy);
}

.vm-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: transparent;
}

.vm-icon {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.vm-card.vision .vm-icon {
    background: rgba(240, 165, 0, .12);
    color: var(--gold);
}

.vm-card.mission .vm-icon {
    background: rgba(13, 33, 55, .08);
    color: var(--navy);
}

.vm-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.vm-card p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.8;
}


/* Director section */

.director-section {
    background: var(--bg-soft);
}

.director-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 72px;
    align-items: center;
}

.director-img {
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    position: relative;
}

.director-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 460px;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top;
}

.director-img::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 40%;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(13, 33, 55, .7), transparent);
    border-radius: 0 0 20px 20px;
}

.director-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 24px;
    left: 24px;
    z-index: 2;
    color: #fff;
}

.director-badge h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.director-badge span {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.quote-box {
    border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
    padding: 20px 24px;
    background: rgba(240, 165, 0, .06);
    border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;
    margin: 24px 0 28px;
}

.quote-box p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.85;
}


/* Values cards */

.values-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    margin-top: 56px;
}

.value-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 36px 28px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
    text-align: center;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}

.value-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: var(--gold);
}

.value-icon {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    background: rgba(240, 165, 0, .1);
    color: var(--gold);
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}

.value-card:hover .value-icon {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: #fff;
}

.value-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.value-card p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.75;
}


/* Eligibility / Fee / Duration table section */

.course-info-section {
    background: var(--bg);
}

.course-info-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
    margin-top: 56px;
}

.info-box {
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: all var(--transition);
}

.info-box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: transparent;
}

.info-box-header {
    padding: 28px 28px 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.info-box.eligibility .info-box-header {
    background: rgba(37, 99, 235, .05);
}

.info-box.fee .info-box-header {
    background: rgba(22, 163, 74, .05);
}

.info-box.duration .info-box-header {
    background: rgba(240, 165, 0, .06);
}

.info-box-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.info-box.eligibility .info-box-icon {
    background: rgba(37, 99, 235, .12);
    color: #2563eb;
}

.info-box.fee .info-box-icon {
    background: rgba(22, 163, 74, .12);
    color: #16a34a;
}

.info-box.duration .info-box-icon {
    background: rgba(240, 165, 0, .15);
    color: var(--gold);
}

.info-box-header h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--navy);
}

.info-box-header p {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.info-box-body {
    padding: 0;
    background: #fff;
}

.info-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    transition: background var(--transition);
}

.info-row:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.info-row:hover {
    background: var(--bg-soft);
}

.info-row .course-name {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--navy);
}

.info-row .course-val {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.info-row .course-val.highlight {
    color: var(--gold);
    font-weight: 700;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .vision-mission-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

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

    .course-info-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .director-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 48px;
    }
}

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


/* FAQ Accordion */

.faq-section {
    background: var(--bg-soft);
}

.faq-grid {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 56px auto 0;
}

.faq-item {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: box-shadow var(--transition);
}

.faq-item.open {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    border-color: var(--gold);
}

.faq-question {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.97rem;
    color: var(--navy);
    transition: color var(--transition);
    gap: 16px;
}

.faq-question:hover {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.faq-question .faq-icon {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    background: var(--bg-soft);
    color: var(--navy);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}

.faq-item.open .faq-icon {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: #fff;
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.faq-answer {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.35s ease, padding 0.25s ease;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

.faq-item.open .faq-answer {
    max-height: 300px;
    padding: 0 24px 20px;
}

.faq-answer p {
    font-size: 0.93rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.8;
}


/* Map wrapper */

.map-wrapper {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.map-wrapper iframe {
    display: block;
}


/* Working hours card */

.hours-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    margin-top: 56px;
}

.hours-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 32px 24px;
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
    transition: all var(--transition);
}

.hours-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    border-color: var(--gold);
}

.hours-icon {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.hours-card h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.hours-card p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.hours-card .hours-time {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--navy);
    margin-top: 8px;
}

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


/* 410 Error Page */

.error-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    text-align: center;
    min-height: 60vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.error-section h1 {
    font-size: 8rem;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.error-section h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.error-section p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto 40px;
}


/* Sticky Consultation Button */

.consult-btn {
    position: fixed;
    right: -75px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(-90deg);
    transform-origin: bottom right;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--navy);
    padding: 12px 24px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
    border-radius: 8px 8px 0 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: -2px -2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    z-index: 1000;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.consult-btn:hover {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: var(--gold);
    padding-bottom: 20px;
}

.consult-modal {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background: rgba(13, 33, 55, 0.85);
    z-index: 2000;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
}

.consult-modal.hidden {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
}

.consult-modal .modal-content {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 40px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 450px;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-top: 5px solid var(--gold);
}

.close-modal {
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    right: 20px;
    font-size: 2rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.close-modal:hover {
    color: var(--red);
}

.consult-modal h3 {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--navy);
}

.consult-modal input,
.consult-modal textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-family: inherit;
    color: var(--text);
}

.consult-modal textarea {
    resize: none;
    height: 100px;
}


/* Extracted Inline CSS & Course Card Improvements */

.hero-content-centered {
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.hero-btns-centered {
    justify-content: center;
}

.blog-grid-modern {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.blog-card-modern {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.blog-card-modern:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.blog-img-modern {
    width: 100%;
    height: 200px;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.blog-content-modern {
    padding: 20px;
}

.blog-meta-modern {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #64748b;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.blog-title-modern {
    margin: 10px 0;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--navy);
}

.blog-btn-modern {
    padding: 8px 16px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.mt-40 {
    margin-top: 40px;
}

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

.blog-meta-detail {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    color: #64748b;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.blog-banner {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.blog-text-content {
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #475569;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.blog-section-title {
    color: var(--navy);
    margin: 24px 0 16px;
}

.blog-inline-img {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin: 24px 0;
}

.video-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 56.25%;
    height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.video-wrapper iframe {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: 0;
}

.hr-modern {
    border: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    margin: 40px 0;
}

.comment-flex {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.comment-avatar {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #e2e8f0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.comment-avatar.admin {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: var(--navy);
    color: #fff;
}

.comment-avatar i {
    color: #94a3b8;
}

.comment-avatar.admin i {
    color: #fff;
}

.comment-name {
    margin: 0 0 5px;
    color: var(--navy);
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.comment-date {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
}

.comment-text {
    margin: 10px 0;
    color: #475569;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.comment-reply-btn {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gold);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.comment-reply-btn:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.comment-reply {
    margin-left: 66px;
    padding-left: 16px;
    border-left: 2px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.comment-form-flex {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.comment-form-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
}

.comment-input {
    padding: 12px;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 6px;
    width: 100%;
    font-family: inherit;
}

.comment-textarea {
    padding: 12px;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 6px;
    width: 100%;
    resize: vertical;
    font-family: inherit;
}

.btn-align-start {
    align-self: flex-start;
}

.footer-logo {
    height: 60px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.mt-56 {
    margin-top: 56px;
}


/* Course List Redesign */

.course-info-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 24px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05), 0 2px 4px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.course-info-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 4px 6px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border-color: var(--gold);
}

.cic-name {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--navy);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.cic-fullname {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: #64748b;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.cic-details {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    padding-top: 16px;
    border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.cic-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.cic-row-label {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #64748b;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    min-width: 70px;
}

.cic-row-value {
    color: #0f172a;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    flex: 1;
}


/* Homepage Card Modern Revert to Image Spec */

.course-tabs-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.course-tabs {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    background: #fff;
    padding: 6px;
    border-radius: 40px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
}

.course-tabs .tab-btn {
    padding: 10px 24px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #64748b;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.course-tabs .tab-btn.active {
    background: #0b162c;
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(11, 22, 44, 0.2);
}

.course-tabs .tab-btn:hover:not(.active) {
    background: #f1f5f9;
    color: #0f172a;
}

.card-course-modern {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: transform 0.3s;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.card-course-modern:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.card-course-modern .course-img {
    position: relative;
    height: 200px;
}

.card-course-modern .course-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.card-course-modern .course-category-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    left: 12px;
    background: #f59e0b;
    color: #1e293b;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    z-index: 2;
}

.card-course-modern .course-title-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 16px;
    left: 16px;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    z-index: 3;
    margin: 0;
}

.card-course-modern .course-img::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.95), transparent);
    z-index: 1;
}

.card-course-modern .card-content {
    padding: 16px 16px 12px;
    flex-grow: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.card-course-modern .course-meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.card-course-modern .chip {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.card-course-modern .chip-duration {
    background: #f1f5f9;
    color: #0f172a;
}

.card-course-modern .chip-category {
    background: #fef3c7;
    color: #b45309;
}

.card-course-modern p {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.card-course-modern .card-info-pills {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    padding-top: 12px;
}

.card-course-modern .info-pill {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 6px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.card-course-modern .info-pill.eligibility {
    background: #e0e7ff;
    color: #2563eb;
}

.card-course-modern .info-pill.fee {
    background: #dcfce7;
    color: #16a34a;
}

.card-course-modern .card-footer {
    padding: 0 16px 16px;
}

.card-course-modern .btn-outline {
    display: block;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 12px;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 8px;
    color: #0f172a;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    background: transparent;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.card-course-modern .btn-outline:hover {
    background: #f8fafc;
    border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

/* Extended Structural Extracts for detail layouts to satisfy inline constraints */
.course-detail-img-styles {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.course-about-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: var(--navy, #0d2137);
}

.course-about-text {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.course-apply-wrapper {
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.course-back-btn {
    margin-left: 15px;
}

.course-sidebar-sticky-wrapper {
    background: var(--bg-soft, #f8fafc);
    border-radius: 12px;
    position: sticky;
    top: 100px;
    padding: 25px;
}

.course-sidebar-title {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--navy, #0d2137);
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold, #f0a500);
    padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.course-sidebar-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.sidebar-course-item {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    align-items: center;
}

.sidebar-course-icon-box {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    background: var(--bg-soft);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sidebar-course-icon {
    color: var(--navy);
}

.sidebar-course-info {
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.sidebar-course-name {
    margin: 0 0 5px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.sidebar-course-link {
    color: var(--navy);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.sidebar-course-fee {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #64748b;
}

.sidebar-course-empty {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #64748b;
}

/* Blog Detail Specific Classes */
.blog-detail-padded {
    padding: 60px 0;
}

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

.blog-meta-text {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    color: #64748b;
    font-weight: 500;
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.blog-detail-img {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.blog-content-text {
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #475569;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    word-break: break-word;
}

.blog-divider {
    border: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    margin: 40px 0;
}

.blog-comments-title {
    color: var(--navy, #0d2137);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.blog-comment-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.blog-comment-avatar {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--bg-soft, #f8fafc);
    border: 1px solid var(--border, #e2e8f0);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.blog-comment-icon {
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.blog-comment-name {
    margin: 0 0 5px;
    color: var(--navy, #0d2137);
}

.blog-comment-date {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
}

.blog-comment-text {
    margin: 10px 0;
    color: #475569;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.blog-comment-empty {
    color: #64748b;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

/* Blog Responses and Forms */
.blog-alert-success {
    background: #10b981;
    color: white;
    padding: 15px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.blog-alert-error {
    background: #ef4444;
    color: white;
    padding: 15px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.blog-error-list {
    margin: 0;
    padding-left: 20px;
}

.blog-comment-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.blog-form-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
}

.blog-form-input {
    padding: 12px;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 6px;
    width: 100%;
}

.blog-form-textarea {
    padding: 12px;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 6px;
    width: 100%;
    resize: vertical;
}

.blog-captcha-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.blog-captcha-label {
    background: var(--bg-soft, #f8fafc);
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border, #e2e8f0);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--navy, #0d2137);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    user-select: none;
}

.blog-captcha-input {
    max-width: 80px;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 10px;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 6px;
}

.blog-submit-btn {
    align-self: flex-start;
}

/* End of Extended Structurals */

/* Course Detail Layout */
.course-layout-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 40px;
}

.course-main-content {
    flex: 3;
    min-width: 320px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.course-sidebar-wrapper {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 300px;
}

.sidebar-course-card {
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.sidebar-course-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) !important;
}

.course-detail-content {
    padding: 0 !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    border: none !important;
}

.related-courses-sidebar {
    padding: 5px 15px !important;
}

/* Hero & Dynamic Backing */
.custom-dynamic-bg {
    background-blend-mode: overlay;
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
}

.center-hero-layout {
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.center-hero-btns {
    justify-content: center;
}

/* Contact Us Layout Extract */
.contact-container-wrapper {
    margin-top: 56px;
}

.contact-info-title {
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.contact-social-spaced {
    margin-top: 32px;
}

.contact-captcha-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.contact-captcha-label {
    background: var(--bg-soft);
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--navy);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    user-select: none;
}

.contact-captcha-input {
    max-width: 120px;
    text-align: center;
}

.map-section-wrapper {
    padding: 0 0 90px;
}

.map-section-heading {
    margin-bottom: 36px;
}

/* Sticky CTA Button Evolution */
.sticky-btn-container {
    position: fixed;
    right: 0;
    top: 55%;
    transform: translateY(-50%) translateZ(0);
    -webkit-transform: translateY(-50%) translateZ(0);
    will-change: transform, opacity;
    z-index: 999999 !important;
    display: block !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
}

.btn-sticky {
    display: inline-block;
    text-align: center;
    writing-mode: vertical-rl;
    text-orientation: mixed;
    padding: 20px 8px;
    border-radius: 12px 0 0 12px;
    box-shadow: -4px 0 18px rgba(240, 165, 0, 0.5);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    background: var(--gold, #f0A500) !important;
    color: var(--navy, #0d2137) !important;
    border: 2px solid #fff !important;
    border-right: none !important;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-sticky:hover {
    transform: translateX(-6px);
    box-shadow: -6px 0 28px rgba(240, 165, 0, 0.8);
    background: var(--navy, #0d2137) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    border-color: var(--gold, #f0A500) !important;
}

@keyframes stickyPulse {
    0% {
        box-shadow: -3px 0 10px rgba(240, 165, 0, 0.25);
    }

    100% {
        box-shadow: -5px 0 22px rgba(240, 165, 0, 0.6);
    }
}

/* Base Modal Overrides - Centered on all devices */
.custom-modal {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(13, 33, 55, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    display: none;
    /* Controlled by JS */
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 2000;
    padding: 20px;
}

.modal-content {
    background: #fff;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 500px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 40px;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    animation: modalScaleUp 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

@keyframes modalScaleUp {
    from {
        transform: scale(0.8);
        opacity: 0;
    }

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

.close-modal {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

.close-modal:hover {
    color: var(--red);
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .modal-content {
        padding: 30px 20px;
        margin: 0 15px;
        /* Ensures space on left/right */
    }
}

.inquiry-modal-heading {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: var(--navy, #0d2137);
    font-family: var(--font-heading, inherit);
    text-align: center;
}

.inquiry-form-group {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.inquiry-form-input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 15px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border, #e2e8f0);
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.inquiry-form-textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 15px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border, #e2e8f0);
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.inquiry-captcha-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    justify-content: center;
}

.inquiry-captcha-label {
    background: var(--bg-soft, #f8fafc);
    padding: 10px 15px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border, #e2e8f0);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--navy, #0d2137);
    user-select: none;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.inquiry-captcha-input {
    width: 80px;
    padding: 10px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border, #e2e8f0);
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-align: center;
}

.inquiry-submit-btn {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

/* Blog Grid - Home Section */
.blog-grid-home {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.blog-card-home {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-card-home:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14);
}

.blog-card-home-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 200px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.blog-card-home-body {
    padding: 20px;
}

.blog-card-home-meta {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #64748b;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    align-items: center;
}

.blog-card-home-title {
    margin: 10px 0 14px;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #0d2137;
}

.blog-card-home-title a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.blog-card-home-empty {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    text-align: center;
    color: #64748b;
    padding: 20px;
}

.view-all-center {
    margin-top: 40px;
    text-align: center;
}

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

@media (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 1024px) {
    .blog-grid-home {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

/* Toast Notification System */
.toast-container {
    position: fixed;
    top: 24px;
    right: 24px;
    z-index: 99999;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.toast {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    min-width: 280px;
    max-width: 380px;
    pointer-events: all;
    animation: toastSlideIn 0.4s cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .3, 1) forwards;
    border-left: 4px solid;
}

.toast.toast-success {
    border-color: #10b981;
}

.toast.toast-error {
    border-color: #ef4444;
}

.toast .toast-icon {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.toast.toast-success .toast-icon {
    color: #10b981;
}

.toast.toast-error .toast-icon {
    color: #ef4444;
}

.toast .toast-message {
    flex-grow: 1;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #1e293b;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.toast .toast-close {
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
    line-height: 1;
    padding: 0 2px;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

.toast .toast-close:hover {
    color: #475569;
}

@keyframes toastSlideIn {
    from {
        transform: translateX(120%);
        opacity: 0;
    }

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

@keyframes toastSlideOut {
    from {
        transform: translateX(0);
        opacity: 1;
    }

    to {
        transform: translateX(120%);
        opacity: 0;
    }
}

.toast.hide {
    animation: toastSlideOut 0.35s ease forwards;
}

/* Mobile Responsiveness Overrides */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .hamburger {
        display: block !important;
    }

    .nav-overlay {
        position: fixed !important;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        bottom: 0;
        background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) !important;
        z-index: 9999 !important;
        opacity: 0;
        visibility: hidden;
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
        display: block !important;
    }

    .nav-overlay.active {
        opacity: 1 !important;
        visibility: visible !important;
    }

    .inner-banner {
        padding: 0 !important;
        /* Removed padding on mobile */
    }

    .inner-banner h1 {
        font-size: 21px !important;
        margin-bottom: 8px !important;
    }

    .inner-banner.custom-dynamic-bg {
        background-size: 100% 100% !important;
        /* Full visible */
        background-position: center top !important;
        min-height: 110px;
    }

    #main-nav {
        position: fixed !important;
        top: 0 !important;
        left: auto !important;
        /* Forces right positioning to work */
        right: -450px !important;
        /* Bulletproof hide */
        width: 400px !important;
        height: 100vh !important;
        background: #ffffff !important;
        z-index: 10000 !important;
        padding: 20px 25px 30px !important;
        /* Reduced top padding */
        box-shadow: -10px 0 30px rgba(13, 33, 55, 0.2) !important;
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
        transition: right 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.77, 0.2, 0.05, 1.0) !important;
        display: block !important;
        visibility: visible !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transform: none !important;
        overflow-y: auto !important;
    }

    #main-nav.active {
        right: 0 !important;
    }

    #main-nav ul {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 0px !important;
        align-items: flex-start !important;
        display: flex !important;
    }

    #main-nav ul li {
        width: 100%;
    }

    #main-nav ul li a {
        font-size: 1.1rem !important;
        color: #0d2137 !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        display: block !important;
        padding: 12px 0 !important;
        margin-bottom: 0 !important;
        text-transform: none !important;
        border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    }

    #main-nav ul li a.active {
        color: var(--gold, #f0a500) !important;
        font-weight: 700;
        border-bottom-color: var(--gold, #f0a500);
    }

    .nav-contact-info {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 15px;
        margin-top: 15px;
        padding-top: 15px;
        border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    }

    .nav-contact-info a {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 12px;
        color: var(--navy, #0d2137);
        font-size: 1.05rem;
        font-weight: 600;
        text-decoration: none;
        padding: 6px 0;
        background: transparent;
        border: none;
    }

    .nav-contact-info a i {
        color: var(--text, #1e2d3d);
        font-size: 1.15rem;
        width: 25px;
        text-align: left;
    }

    .nav-mobile-header {
        display: flex !important;
        justify-content: space-between;
        align-items: center;
        border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
        padding-bottom: 15px;
        margin-bottom: 15px;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .nav-menu-title {
        font-weight: 800;
        font-size: 1.2rem;
        color: #0d2137;
    }

    .nav-close-btn {
        background: transparent;
        border: none;
        font-size: 1.8rem;
        color: #0d2137;
        cursor: pointer;
        display: block;
        padding: 10px;
    }

    .nav-mobile-cta {
        margin-top: 25px;
        display: block !important;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .nav-mobile-cta .btn {
        width: 80% !important;
        margin: 0 10px !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        padding: 10px 15px !important;
        font-size: 0.95rem !important;
        border-radius: 6px !important;
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        gap: 8px !important;
        min-height: 44px;
        line-height: 1;
    }

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

    /* Hero Stacking Fix */
    .hero-split-layout {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        padding-top: 0 !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        height: auto !important;
        gap: 30px !important;
        justify-content: flex-start !important;
    }

    .hero-left-content {
        order: 1 !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        padding-bottom: 20px !important;
        display: block !important;
    }

    .hero-right-image {
        order: 2 !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        display: flex !important;
    }

    .student-img-container {
        width: 100% !important;
        height: 250px !important;
        margin: 0 auto !important;
    }

    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 1.8rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 20px !important;
        line-height: 1.2 !important;
    }

    .hero-content p {
        font-size: 1rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 30px !important;
    }

    .hero-btns {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }

    .hero-btns .btn {
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 300px !important;
    }

    .hero-slider-section {
        height: auto !important;
        /* min-height: 100vh !important;*/

    }

    .hero-animated-icons {
        display: block !important;
        opacity: 0.5;
    }

    .sticky-btn-container {
        display: block !important;
        right: auto !important;
        left: 0 !important;
        top: 60% !important;
    }

    .btn-sticky {
        font-size: 10px !important;
        padding: 12px 5px !important;
        letter-spacing: 0.5px !important;
        border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0 !important;
        border-left: none !important;
        border-right: 2px solid #fff !important;
        box-shadow: 4px 0 18px rgba(240, 165, 0, 0.5) !important;
    }
}