/* ==========================================================================
   Academic+ Main Stylesheet
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
    --brand-topnavy: #003B64;
    --brand-navy: #0A2540;
    --brand-blue: #0066CC;
    --brand-darkblue: #004A99;
    --brand-emerald: #00A86B;
    --brand-darkemerald: #008756;
    --brand-softgreen: #E8F8F2;
    --brand-lightbg: #F8FAFC;
}

html {
    min-height: 100%;
    min-height: -webkit-fill-available;
    background-color: #003B64;
    /* Matches footer bottom color to prevent white space on iOS Safari bounce/overscroll */
    -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
    overflow-x: clip;
    max-width: 100%;
}

body {
    font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
    color: #334155;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    min-height: 100%;
    min-height: 100vh;
    min-height: 100dvh;
    min-height: -webkit-fill-available;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    overflow-x: clip;
    max-width: 100%;
    position: relative;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6,
.font-display {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

a {
    text-decoration: none;
}

ul {
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0
}

ul li {
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    list-style: none;
}

.font-handwriting {
    font-family: 'Caveat', cursive;
}

/* Custom Scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 7px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: #f8fafc;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: #cbd5e1;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: #94a3b8;
}

/* Custom Color Utilities */
.bg-brand-topnavy {
    background-color: var(--brand-topnavy) !important;
}

.bg-brand-navy {
    background-color: var(--brand-navy) !important;
}

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

.bg-brand-emerald {
    background-color: var(--brand-emerald) !important;
}

.bg-brand-softgreen {
    background-color: var(--brand-softgreen) !important;
}

.bg-brand-lightbg {
    background-color: var(--brand-lightbg) !important;
}

.text-brand-topnavy {
    color: var(--brand-topnavy) !important;
}

.text-brand-navy {
    color: var(--brand-navy) !important;
}

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

.text-brand-emerald {
    color: var(--brand-emerald) !important;
}

.text-brand-darkemerald {
    color: var(--brand-darkemerald) !important;
}

.border-brand-emerald {
    border-color: var(--brand-emerald) !important;
}

.border-brand-blue {
    border-color: var(--brand-blue) !important;
}

/* ==================== BUTTON HOVER & ANIMATION SYSTEM ==================== */

/* Base Button Motion & Overflow Container */
.btn:not(.btn-close),
.submit-enquiry {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
    transition: background-color 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
    transform: none;
}

/* Light Sheen / Glass Sweep Ray (for buttons, links, and submit wrappers) */
.btn:not(.btn-close)::before,
.submit-enquiry::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -120%;
    width: 60%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,
            transparent,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25),
            transparent);
    transform: skewX(-25deg);
    transition: left 0.65s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
}

.btn:not(.btn-close):hover::before,
.submit-enquiry:hover::before {
    left: 150%;
}

/* Kinetic Arrow & Icon Interactions */
.btn:not(.btn-close) i,
.btn:not(.btn-close) svg {
    display: inline-block;
    vertical-align: middle;
    transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
}

/* Arrow Slide Forward on Hover */
.btn:not(.btn-close):hover i.bi-arrow-right,
.btn:not(.btn-close):hover [data-lucide="arrow-right"],
.btn:not(.btn-close):hover svg.lucide-arrow-right {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Other Icons Micro-Scale Pop on Hover */
.btn:not(.btn-close):hover i:not(.bi-arrow-right):not([data-lucide="arrow-right"]),
.btn:not(.btn-close):hover svg:not(.lucide-arrow-right) {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* Tactile Click Press */
.btn:not(.btn-close):active,
.submit-enquiry:active {
    opacity: 0.92;
}

/* 1. Primary Emerald Button (.btn-emerald & .submit-enquiry / WPCF7 Submit) */
.btn-emerald,
.submit-enquiry,
input.wpcf7-submit.btn-emerald {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-emerald) 0%, #008f59 100%);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border: none !important;
    border-radius: 50rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    padding: 0.65rem 1.8rem !important;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 168, 107, 0.25);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-emerald:hover,
.submit-enquiry:hover,
input.wpcf7-submit.btn-emerald:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #008f59 0%, var(--brand-darkemerald) 100%) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 168, 107, 0.4) !important;
    transform: none !important;
}

/* Special Glass Sheen Sweep for <input type="submit"> (Replaced Element Fallback) */
@keyframes inputSheen {
    0% {
        background-position: -200px 0, 0 0;
    }
    100% {
        background-position: calc(100% + 200px) 0, 0 0;
    }
}

input.btn-emerald,
input.submit-enquiry,
input.wpcf7-submit {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-emerald) 0%, #008f59 100%) !important;
    background-size: 100% 100% !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border: none !important;
    border-radius: 50rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    padding: 0.65rem 1.8rem !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 168, 107, 0.25);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease !important;
}

input.btn-emerald:hover,
input.submit-enquiry:hover,
input.wpcf7-submit:hover {
    background-image: 
        linear-gradient(115deg, transparent 0%, transparent 40%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22) 50%, transparent 60%, transparent 100%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, #008f59 0%, var(--brand-darkemerald) 100%) !important;
    background-size: 160px 100%, 100% 100% !important;
    background-repeat: no-repeat !important;
    animation: inputSheen 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 168, 107, 0.4) !important;
    transform: none !important;
}

/* 2. Custom Outline Button (.btn-outline-custom) */
.btn-outline-custom {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: var(--brand-navy) !important;
    border: 2px solid var(--brand-blue);
    border-radius: 50rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.6rem 1.4rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-outline-custom:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-blue) 0%, var(--brand-darkblue) 100%) !important;
    border-color: var(--brand-blue) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.35) !important;
    transform: none !important;
}

/* 3. Program / Service Cards Outline Buttons */
.btn-outline-success:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00A86B 0%, #008756 100%) !important;
    border-color: #00A86B !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 168, 107, 0.32) !important;
    transform: none !important;
}

.btn-outline-primary:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0066cc 0%, #004a99 100%) !important;
    border-color: #0066cc !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.32) !important;
    transform: none !important;
}

.btn-outline-warning:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d97706 0%, #b45309 100%) !important;
    border-color: #d97706 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.32) !important;
    transform: none !important;
}

.btn-outline-info:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0891b2 0%, #0e7490 100%) !important;
    border-color: #0891b2 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(8, 145, 178, 0.32) !important;
    transform: none !important;
}

.btn-outline-danger:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dc2626 0%, #b91c1c 100%) !important;
    border-color: #dc2626 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.32) !important;
    transform: none !important;
}

.btn-outline-secondary:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #64748b 0%, #475569 100%) !important;
    border-color: #64748b !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(100, 116, 139, 0.3) !important;
    transform: none !important;
}

.btn-light:hover {
    background-color: #f1f5f9 !important;
    border-color: #cbd5e1 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transform: none !important;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 10px 22px -3px rgba(13, 110, 253, 0.4);
    transform: none !important;
}

/* ==================== KNOW MORE / INLINE ARROW LINK HOVER SYSTEM ==================== */
.link-arrow-hover,
a.fw-bold.text-brand-blue.d-inline-flex {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    color: var(--brand-blue) !important;
}

a.fw-bold.text-brand-blue.d-inline-flex span {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

a.fw-bold.text-brand-blue.d-inline-flex:hover span::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
    transform-origin: left;
}

/* Kinetic Arrow slide on hover */
.link-arrow-hover [data-lucide="arrow-right"],
.link-arrow-hover svg.lucide-arrow-right,
.link-arrow-hover i,
a.fw-bold.text-brand-blue.d-inline-flex [data-lucide="arrow-right"],
a.fw-bold.text-brand-blue.d-inline-flex svg.lucide-arrow-right,
a.fw-bold.text-brand-blue.d-inline-flex i {
    display: inline-block;
    vertical-align: middle;
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.link-arrow-hover:hover [data-lucide="arrow-right"],
.link-arrow-hover:hover svg.lucide-arrow-right,
.link-arrow-hover:hover i,
a.fw-bold.text-brand-blue.d-inline-flex:hover [data-lucide="arrow-right"],
a.fw-bold.text-brand-blue.d-inline-flex:hover svg.lucide-arrow-right,
a.fw-bold.text-brand-blue.d-inline-flex:hover i {
    transform: translateX(6px);
}

.link-arrow-hover:hover,
a.fw-bold.text-brand-blue.d-inline-flex:hover {
    color: var(--brand-darkblue) !important;
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

.link-arrow-hover:active,
a.fw-bold.text-brand-blue.d-inline-flex:active {
    transform: translateX(3px) scale(0.97);
}

/* Navigation Styling */
.navbar {
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-link {
    color: #334155 !important;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem !important;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
    color: var(--brand-blue) !important;
}

.dropdown-menu {
    border-radius: 1rem;
    border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 30px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    padding: 0.5rem;
    min-width: 15rem;
}

.dropdown-item {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 0.6rem;
    padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
    color: #334155;
    transition: all 0.15s ease;
}

.dropdown-item:hover {
    background-color: #ecfdf5;
    color: var(--brand-darkemerald);
}

/* Cards & Hover Effects */
.card-hover {
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    border-radius: 1.5rem;
}

.card-hover:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 35px -8px rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.09), 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0, 168, 107, 0.06) !important;
}

/* Service / Program Cards Even Alignment */
#our-programs .card h6,
#our-programs .service-card-title {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.35;
    min-height: 2.55rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

#our-programs .card p,
#our-programs .service-card-desc {
    font-size: 11.5px !important;
    line-height: 1.55 !important;
    min-height: 2.4rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem !important;
}

/* ==================== HERO SWIPER SLIDER ==================== */
.hero-section {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    padding: 0 !important;
}

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

.hero-slide {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 100px 0;
    min-height: 520px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background-position: center right;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-size: cover;
}

.hero-slide-1 {
    background-image: url(../images/banner1.jpg);
}

.hero-slide-2 {
    background-image: url(../images/banner2.jpg);
}

.hero-pattern {
    background-image: radial-gradient(var(--brand-blue) 0.8px, transparent 0.8px);
    background-size: 28px 28px;
    opacity: 0.15;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Custom Glassmorphism Navigation Buttons */
.hero-swiper-btn {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--brand-navy);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    z-index: 10;
    cursor: pointer;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
}

.hero-swiper-btn::after {
    display: none !important;
}

.hero-swiper-btn:hover {
    background: var(--brand-navy);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.25);
}

.hero-swiper-prev {
    left: 20px;
}

.hero-swiper-next {
    right: 20px;
}

/* Modern Pill Pagination */
.hero-swiper-pagination {
    bottom: 20px !important;
    z-index: 10;
}

.hero-swiper-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet {
    width: 10px;
    height: 8px;
    background: #94a3b8;
    opacity: 0.6;
    margin: 0 5px !important;
    border-radius: 50rem;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.hero-swiper-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
    width: 32px;
    background: #098cff;
    opacity: 1;
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(0, 168, 107, 0.5);
}

/* ==================== HEADLINE LETTER ANIMATION (ON SCROLL) ==================== */
.hero-letter-anim,
.heading-letter-anim {
    overflow: visible;
}

.hero-letter-anim .word,
.heading-letter-anim .word {
    display: inline-block;
    white-space: nowrap;
    margin-right: 0.28em;
}

.hero-letter-anim .word:last-child,
.heading-letter-anim .word:last-child {
    margin-right: 0;
}

/* Initially / when not in view: letters are primed at start position */
.hero-letter-anim .char,
.heading-letter-anim .char {
    display: inline-block;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(35px) rotate(5deg) scale(0.8);
    filter: blur(4px);
    transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), color 0.25s ease;
    cursor: default;
}

/* When in view (.show added) or on active slide: trigger letter animation */
.hero-letter-anim.show .char,
.heading-letter-anim.show .char,
.text-start.show .hero-letter-anim .char,
.swiper-slide-active .hero-letter-anim .char {
    animation: letterPopUp 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
    animation-delay: calc(var(--char-idx, 0) * 0.035s + 0.1s);
}

.hero-letter-anim .word.text-brand-emerald .char {
    color: var(--brand-emerald);
}

@keyframes letterPopUp {
    0% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(35px) rotate(5deg) scale(0.8);
        filter: blur(4px);
    }

    70% {
        transform: translateY(-3px) rotate(-1deg) scale(1.04);
        filter: blur(0);
    }

    100% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg) scale(1);
        filter: blur(0);
    }
}

/* Interactive Letter Hover Bounce */
/* .hero-letter-anim .char:hover,
.heading-letter-anim .char:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.18) rotate(-3deg);
    color: var(--brand-emerald) !important;
} */

/* Conic Gradient for the 4-Quadrant Psychometric Wheel */
.conic-assessment-wheel {
    background: conic-gradient(#10B981 0deg 90deg,
            #0284C7 90deg 180deg,
            #8B5CF6 180deg 270deg,
            #F59E0B 270deg 360deg);
}

/* ATSE Gradient Background */
.atse-card-gradient {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F0FDF4 0%, #F4FBFA 45%, #F0F7FF 100%);
}

/* Quick Search Bar */
#quick-search-bar {
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Pill Badges */
.trust-pill {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
}

.trust-pill i {
    color: var(--brand-blue);
}

/* Rounded utilities */
.rounded-4xl {
    border-radius: 2rem !important;
}

.rounded-3xl {
    border-radius: 1.5rem !important;
}

.rounded-2xl {
    border-radius: 1rem !important;
}

/* Custom Form Fields */
.form-control,
.form-select {
    border-radius: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0.65rem 0.95rem;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
    color: #334155;
}

.form-control:focus,
.form-select:focus {
    border-color: var(--brand-emerald);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0.25rem rgba(0, 168, 107, 0.18);
}

/* Modal Backdrop Blur */
.modal-content {
    border-radius: 1.5rem;
    border: none;
}

.modal-backdrop.show {
    opacity: 0.65;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

/* Hide Scrollbar helper */
.hide-scrollbar::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
}

.hide-scrollbar {
    -ms-overflow-style: none;
    scrollbar-width: none;
}

/******************NEW CSS************************/

a.navbar-brand img {
    width: 210px;
}

.trust-pill svg {
    color: var(--brand-blue);
    stroke: var(--brand-blue);
    stroke-width: 2.4px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.foot_logo img {
    width: 205px;
    height: auto;
}

/* ==================== FOOTER STYLING ==================== */
.site-footer {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-navy) 0%, #003B64 100%) !important;
    position: relative;
    margin-top: auto !important;
}

.footer-heading {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #fff;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 0.65rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.footer-heading::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 32px;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand-emerald), #22c55e);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.footer-link,
.footer-btn {
    color: #fff !important;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    padding: 0.2rem 0;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-align: left;
}

.footer-link:hover,
.footer-btn:hover {
    color: var(--brand-emerald) !important;
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.footer-contact-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 0;
    border-radius: 0.85rem;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-icon-box {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-size: 15px;
    background: rgba(0, 168, 107, 0.16) !important;
    color: #00E599 !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 168, 107, 0.28);
}

/* Footer Social Buttons */
.footer-social-btn {
    width: 38px;
    height: 35px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    color: #475569;
    font-size: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-social-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 14px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.footer-social-btn.facebook:hover {
    background-color: #1877F2;
    border-color: #1877F2;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.footer-social-btn.instagram:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, #f09433 0%, #e6683c 25%, #dc2743 50%, #cc2366 75%, #bc1888 100%);
    border-color: #dc2743;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.footer-social-btn.youtube:hover {
    background-color: #FF0000;
    border-color: #FF0000;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.footer-social-btn.linkedin:hover {
    background-color: #0A66C2;
    border-color: #0A66C2;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.footer-social-btn.whatsapp:hover {
    background-color: #25D366;
    border-color: #25D366;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.back-to-top-btn {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
    color: #475569;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 50rem;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}

.back-to-top-btn:hover {
    background: var(--brand-navy);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: var(--brand-navy);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

section {
    padding: 80px 0
}

/*========================== Animation CSS ==========================*/

.slide-in {
    opacity: 0;
    transition:
        opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
        transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.from-left,
.slide-left {
    transform: translateX(-40px);
}

.from-right {
    transform: translateX(40px);
}

.from-top {
    transform: translateY(-50px);
}

.from-bottom {
    transform: translateY(50px);
}

.show,
.slide-in.show,
.slide-left.show {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translate(0, 0);
}

/* Staggered slide-in for Why Academic+ feature cards */
#why-academic .col-md-4:nth-child(1).slide-in,
#why-academic .col-md-4:nth-child(1) .card.slide-in {
    transition-delay: 0.1s;
}

#why-academic .col-md-4:nth-child(2).slide-in,
#why-academic .col-md-4:nth-child(2) .card.slide-in {
    transition-delay: 0.25s;
}

#why-academic .col-md-4:nth-child(3).slide-in,
#why-academic .col-md-4:nth-child(3) .card.slide-in {
    transition-delay: 0.4s;
}

/* Zoom In Animation */
.zoom-in-on-scroll {
    transform: scale(0.6);
    opacity: 0;
    transition:
        transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
        opacity 0.8s ease;
    transform-origin: center;
    display: inline-block;
}

img.zoom-in-on-scroll {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    display: block;
}

.zoom-in-on-scroll.show,
.show .zoom-in-on-scroll {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Staggered transition for trust pill icons */
.col-6:nth-child(1) .trust-pill .zoom-in-on-scroll {
    transition-delay: 0.15s;
}

.col-6:nth-child(2) .trust-pill .zoom-in-on-scroll {
    transition-delay: 0.25s;
}

.col-6:nth-child(3) .trust-pill .zoom-in-on-scroll {
    transition-delay: 0.35s;
}

.col-6:nth-child(4) .trust-pill .zoom-in-on-scroll {
    transition-delay: 0.45s;
}

/* ==================== ACADEMIC NETWORK MARQUEE ==================== */
.academic-marquee-wrapper {
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    /* Elegant gradient fade edges on left and right */
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 4%, black 96%, transparent 100%);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 4%, black 96%, transparent 100%);
}

.academic-marquee-track {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    width: max-content;
}

.academic-marquee-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding-right: 1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    animation: academicMarqueeScroll 26s linear infinite;
    will-change: transform;
}

/* Pause on hover so users can comfortably view or inspect badges */
.academic-marquee-wrapper:hover .academic-marquee-group {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

.academic-marquee-group>div {
    transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    cursor: default;
    border: 1px solid #eeee;
    border-radius: 7px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.academic-marquee-group>div img {
    width: 200px
}

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

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

/* Fade In Image */
.fade-in-on-scroll {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(40px);
    transition:
        opacity 1s ease,
        transform 1s ease;
}

.fade-in-on-scroll.show {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Text Reveal Animation */
.reveal-on-scroll {
    opacity: 0;
    clip-path: inset(0 0 100% 0);
    transition:
        clip-path 1s ease,
        opacity 1s ease;
}

.reveal-on-scroll.show {
    clip-path: inset(0 0 0 0);
    opacity: 1;
}

.hero-section .text-brand-emerald {
    display: block !important;
}

.hero-section h1.text-brand-navy {
    line-height: 1.15;
    font-size: 65px
}

.text-uppercase.fw-bold.text-dark.mb-2 {
    background: #098cff;
    display: inline-block;
    letter-spacing: 0 !important;
    padding: 2px 5px;
    color: #fff !important;
}

.text-secondary {
    color: rgb(31 31 31) !important;
}

#why-academic,
.our_roots,
.vm-section {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgb(255 255 255) 0%, rgb(228 241 232) 50%);
}

#why-academic .bg-brand-softgreen {
    background-color: #fff !important;
}

/* ==================== 10. ENQUIRY SECTION & FORM FORMAT ==================== */
#enquiry-section {
    position: relative;
}

.enquiry-accent-bar {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand-emerald) 0%, #0096FF 50%, var(--brand-blue) 100%);
}

.enquiry-badge {
    background-color: var(--brand-softgreen);
    color: var(--brand-darkemerald);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 168, 107, 0.25);
    padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 50rem;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}

.enquiry-input-wrap {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.enquiry-input-icon {
    position: absolute;
    left: 1rem;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: #94A3B8;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: color 0.25s ease;
    z-index: 3;
    font-size: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.enquiry-form-card .form-control,
.enquiry-form-card .form-select {
    border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0.75em;
    font-size: 0.885rem;
    color: #5f6166;
    background-color: #F8FAFC;
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    font-family: inherit;
}

.enquiry-form-card .form-control:hover,
.enquiry-form-card .form-select:hover {
    border-color: #CBD5E1;
    background-color: #ffffff;
}

.enquiry-form-card .form-control:focus,
.enquiry-form-card .form-select:focus {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border-color: var(--brand-emerald);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3.5px rgba(0, 168, 107, 0.14);
    outline: none;
}

.enquiry-input-wrap:focus-within .enquiry-input-icon {
    color: var(--brand-emerald);
}

.enquiry-form-card .form-label {
    color: #000000 !important;
    font-weight: 500 !important;
}

.enquiry-helpline-chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.95rem;
    background: #F8FAFC;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 50rem;
    font-size: 0.785rem;
    color: #475569;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.enquiry-helpline-chip:hover {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-color: var(--brand-emerald);
    color: var(--brand-navy);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.enquiry-input-wrap textarea {
    height: 90px;
    resize: vertical;
}

.enquiry-input-wrap:has(textarea) .enquiry-input-icon,
.enquiry-textarea-wrap .enquiry-input-icon,
.enquiry-textarea-icon {
    top: 0.85rem !important;
    transform: none !important;
}

/* ==================== 9. TESTIMONIALS SECTION ==================== */

/* ==================== 9. TESTIMONIALS SWIPER SLIDER ==================== */
.testimonials-swiper {
    padding: 4px 4px 12px 4px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 100%;
}

.testimonials-swiper .swiper-slide {
    height: auto;
    display: flex;
}

.testimonial-card {
    padding: 1.35rem 1.25rem;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.08) !important;
    border-radius: 1.25rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: 100%;
    width: 100%;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.04);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.08);
}

.testimonial-quote-text {
    font-size: 0.885rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: #475569;
    min-height: 95px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

/* .testimonial-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.08) !important;
    border-radius: 1.25rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.05);
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
    width: 100%;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -8px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.12) !important;
    border-color: rgba(0, 168, 107, 0.3) !important;
} */

.testimonial-quote-mark {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(0, 168, 107, 0.1);
    color: var(--brand-emerald);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    line-height: 1;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.btn-swiper-nav {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
    color: var(--brand-navy);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.btn-swiper-nav:hover {
    background: var(--brand-emerald);
    border-color: var(--brand-emerald);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: scale(1.06);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 168, 107, 0.3);
}

.btn-swiper-nav.swiper-button-disabled {
    opacity: 0.35;
    cursor: not-allowed;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.testimonials-pagination {
    position: relative !important;
    bottom: auto !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    right: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    margin: 1.5rem auto 0 auto !important;
    display: flex !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 8px;
    z-index: 10;
}

.testimonials-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background: #fff;
    opacity: 0.45;
    margin: 0 !important;
    border-radius: 50rem;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.testimonials-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
    background: #fff !important;
    opacity: 1;
    width: 24px;
    border-radius: 50rem;
}

.btn-outline-success {
    background: #eef6f1;
    color: var(--brand-emerald) !important;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.btn-outline-primary {
    background: #d1e2f9;
    color: var(--brand-blue) !important;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.btn-outline-warning {
    background: #feedb8;
    color: #b45309 !important;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.btn-outline-info {
    background: #d7f4f9;
    color: #0e7490 !important;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.btn-outline-danger {
    background: #ffdde1;
    color: #b91c1c !important;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
}

#testimonials-enquiry {
    background: #0b9651;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
}

#testimonials-enquiry:after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 100%;
    background: #cffcd7;
    width: 50%;
    z-index: -1;
}

#testimonials-enquiry .container-fluid {
    max-width: 1500px;
}

#testimonials {
    padding: 0 70px 0 0;
}

#enquiry-section {
    padding: 0 0 0 70px;
}

/* #enquiry-section h3 {
    color: #fff !important;
}

#enquiry-section .bg-brand-emerald {
    background-color: #fff !important;
} */

#enquirySubmitBtn {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-navy) 0%, #003B64 100%) !important
}

.consultant_sec {
    background: rgb(243, 245, 249);
    padding: 45px 0;
}

#testimonials .bg-brand-emerald {
    background-color: #fff !important;
}

.site-footer {
    padding: 80px 0 calc(40px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px));
}

/* ==================== NAVBAR & MOBILE OFFCANVAS MENU ==================== */
.navbar-nav .nav-link {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #1e293b;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease;
}

.navbar-nav .nav-link:hover,
.navbar-nav .nav-link:focus {
    color: var(--brand-emerald) !important;
}

/* Dropdown Styling */
.navbar-nav .dropdown-menu {
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 36px -6px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.16) !important;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 0.5rem;
    min-width: 290px;
}

.navbar-nav .dropdown-item {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #334155;
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 0.55rem 0.85rem;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.navbar-nav .dropdown-item.active {
    background-color: var(--brand-softgreen);
}

.navbar-nav .dropdown-item:hover,
.navbar-nav .dropdown-item:focus {
    background-color: var(--brand-softgreen);
    color: var(--brand-emerald) !important;
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .navbar-nav .nav-item.dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
        display: block;
        margin-top: 0;
        animation: fadeInDropdown 0.2s ease-in-out;
    }
}

@keyframes fadeInDropdown {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(6px);
    }

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

.navbar-logo {
    max-height: 40px;
    width: auto;
}

.navbar-mobile-cta {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.42rem 0.95rem !important;
    border-radius: 50rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.inner-banner {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.75), rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.88)),
        url('../images/madhyamik_inner_banner.jpg') center 35% / cover no-repeat;
    padding: 125px 0;
    text-align: center;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.inner-banner h1 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.inner-banner .breadcrumb {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 13.5px;
}

.inner-banner .breadcrumb-item a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.inner-banner .breadcrumb-item a:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.inner-banner .breadcrumb-item.active {
    color: var(--brand-emerald);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.inner-banner .breadcrumb-item+.breadcrumb-item::before {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.mmt-badge {
    background: rgba(0, 168, 107, 0.1);
    color: #008756;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 168, 107, 0.25);
    padding: 0.35rem 0.95rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 50rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}

.mmt-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 1rem;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    height: 100%;
}

.mmt-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 30px -8px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(0, 168, 107, 0.4);
}

.mmt-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 0.75rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mmt-subject-card,
.package-subject-card {
    border: none !important;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 16px 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    transition: all 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    box-shadow: none;
    position: relative;
    cursor: default;
    flex: 0 1 calc(25% - 16px);
    min-width: 230px;
    text-align: center;
}

/* .mmt-subject-card:hover,
.package-subject-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
} */

.package-subject-icon {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: transparent !important;
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 0;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

/* 
.package-subject-card:hover .package-subject-icon,
.mmt-subject-card:hover .package-subject-icon {
    transform: scale(1.12);
} */

.package-subject-card .subject-name {
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--brand-navy);
    font-size: 17.5px;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin: 0;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

/* Individual Subject Pastel Backgrounds & Matching Icon Colors */
.package-subject-card.subject-bengali,
.subject-bengali {
    background: #E8F8F2 !important;
}

.subject-bengali .package-subject-icon,
.subject-bengali i {
    color: #008756 !important;
}

.package-subject-card.subject-english,
.subject-english {
    background: #EFF6FF !important;
}

.subject-english .package-subject-icon,
.subject-english i {
    color: #0066CC !important;
}

.package-subject-card.subject-math,
.subject-math {
    background: #FFF1F2 !important;
}

.subject-math .package-subject-icon,
.subject-math i {
    color: #E11D48 !important;
}

.package-subject-card.subject-phys,
.subject-phys {
    background: #ECFEFF !important;
}

.subject-phys .package-subject-icon,
.subject-phys i {
    color: #0891B2 !important;
}

.package-subject-card.subject-life,
.subject-life {
    background: #F0FDF4 !important;
}

.subject-life .package-subject-icon,
.subject-life i {
    color: #16A34A !important;
}

.package-subject-card.subject-history,
.subject-history {
    background: #FFFBEB !important;
}

.subject-history .package-subject-icon,
.subject-history i {
    color: #D97706 !important;
}

.package-subject-card.subject-geography,
.subject-geography {
    background: #FAF5FF !important;
}

.subject-geography .package-subject-icon,
.subject-geography i {
    color: #7C3AED !important;
}

.mmt-bonus-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0A2540 0%, #003B64 100%);
    border-radius: 1.25rem;
    padding: 30px;
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -10px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.3);
}

.mmt-cta-box {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F0FDF4 0%, #FFFFFF 50%, #EFF6FF 100%);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 135, 86, 0.2);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 3.5rem 2rem 3rem;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -12px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.08);
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Top Accent Line */
.mmt-cta-box::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #008756 0%, #0066CC 50%, #10B981 100%);
}

/* Watermark Icon */
.cta-watermark-icon {
    position: absolute;
    right: 25px;
    bottom: -15px;
    font-size: 190px;
    color: rgba(0, 135, 86, 0.04);
    pointer-events: none;
    user-select: none;
    z-index: 0;
    line-height: 1;
}

.cta-top-badge {
    background: rgba(0, 135, 86, 0.08);
    color: #008756;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 135, 86, 0.2);
    padding: 6px 18px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 50rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    letter-spacing: 0.4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.cta-headline {
    color: var(--brand-navy);
    font-size: 1.65rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.cta-subtitle {
    color: #64748b;
    font-size: 0.96rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 650px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Modern Tag Pills */
.cta-tag-pill {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #008756;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 135, 86, 0.18);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 50rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.cta-tag-pill:hover {
    background: #008756;
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: #008756;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(0, 135, 86, 0.2);
}

/* Action Button */
.cta-download-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #008756 0%, #10B981 100%);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    padding: 13px 32px;
    border-radius: 50rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    border: none;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    text-decoration: none;
}

/* .cta-download-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 30px -4px rgba(0, 135, 86, 0.52);
} */

.cta-call-btn {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: var(--brand-navy) !important;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.18);
    padding: 12px 24px;
    border-radius: 50rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.cta-call-btn:hover {
    background: #008756;
    border-color: #008756;
}

.cta-call-btn:hover span,
.cta-call-btn:hover i {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.cta-trust-badges {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 24px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.cta-trust-item {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    color: #64748b;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.cta-trust-item i {
    color: #008756;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.madhyamik-mock-test h2,
.hs-mock-test h2 {
    font-size: 20px;
}

.madhyamik-mock-test p.text-secondary,
.hs-mock-test p.text-secondary {
    max-width: 900px
}

#schedule-section,
#streams-section {
    position: relative;
    background: #f8fafc;
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(circle at 12% 25%, rgba(0, 168, 107, 0.08) 0%, transparent 45%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 88% 75%, rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.08) 0%, transparent 45%);
}

#evaluation-section {
    position: relative;
    background: #f8fafc;
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(circle at 88% 25%, rgba(0, 168, 107, 0.07) 0%, transparent 45%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 12% 75%, rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.07) 0%, transparent 45%);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Program Schedule Redesign (Roadmap Timeline & Modern Feature Cards)
   ========================================================================== */
.schedule-roadmap-tracker {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.roadmap-step {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 7px 18px;
    border-radius: 50rem;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.04);
}

.roadmap-step.active-emerald {
    background: #E8F8F2;
    color: #008756;
    border-color: #a7f3d0;
}

.roadmap-step.active-blue {
    background: #eff6ff;
    color: #0066CC;
    border-color: #bfdbfe;
}

.roadmap-step.goal {
    background: #fffbeb;
    color: #b45309;
    border-color: #fde68a;
}

.roadmap-arrow {
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-size: 14px;
}

/* Redesigned Schedule Cards */
.schedule-card {
    position: relative;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 1.25rem;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    padding: 34px 30px;
    height: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.05);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.schedule-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 45px -10px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.12);
}

/* Top Accent Stripe */
.schedule-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 5px;
}

.schedule-card.phase-1::before {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00A86B 0%, #10B981 100%);
}

.schedule-card.phase-2::before {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0066CC 0%, #3B82F6 100%);
}

.schedule-card.phase-1:hover {
    border-color: rgba(0, 168, 107, 0.45);
}

.schedule-card.phase-2:hover {
    border-color: rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.45);
}

/* Watermark Number in card background */
.schedule-watermark {
    position: absolute;
    right: 18px;
    top: 10px;
    font-size: 6.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1;
    user-select: none;
    pointer-events: none;
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
}

.schedule-card.phase-1 .schedule-watermark {
    color: rgba(0, 168, 107, 0.06);
}

.schedule-card.phase-2 .schedule-watermark {
    color: rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.06);
}

/* Schedule Header */
.schedule-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Calendar Date Badge */
.schedule-date-badge {
    width: 60px;
    height: 62px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 1.1;
    font-weight: 800;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.schedule-date-badge .month {
    font-size: 13px;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.schedule-date-badge .phase-tag {
    font-size: 9px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    margin-top: 3px;
}

.schedule-card.phase-1 .schedule-date-badge {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00A86B 0%, #008756 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.schedule-card.phase-2 .schedule-date-badge {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0066CC 0%, #004A99 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.schedule-card-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--brand-navy);
    margin-bottom: 2px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

/* Strategic focus callout pill */
.schedule-focus-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    width: fit-content;
}

.schedule-card.phase-1 .schedule-focus-pill {
    background: rgba(0, 168, 107, 0.1);
    color: #008756;
}

.schedule-card.phase-2 .schedule-focus-pill {
    background: rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.1);
    color: #0066CC;
}

.schedule-card-desc {
    color: #475569;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Feature checklist bullet list */
.schedule-highlights {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    margin-top: auto;
    border-top: 1px dashed #e2e8f0;
    padding-top: 14px;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 14px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.schedule-highlights li {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #334155;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

/* Feature Image Card in Schedule & Evaluation */
.schedule-feature-media {
    min-height: 400px;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    background: #0A2540;
}

.schedule-feature-media img {
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. Mock Test Benefits / How Mock Tests Help Section (.mock_test_help)
   ========================================================================== */
.mock_test_help {
    position: relative;
    background: #ffffff;
}

.benefit-section-pill {
    background: rgba(0, 135, 86, 0.08);
    color: #008756;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 135, 86, 0.2);
    padding: 6px 16px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 50rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    letter-spacing: 0.4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.benefit-grid-card {
    position: relative;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 28px 28px 24px;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: all 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
}

.benefit-grid-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 36px -10px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.1);
}

/* Watermark Number */
.benefit-watermark {
    position: absolute;
    top: 8px;
    right: 18px;
    font-size: 76px;
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    user-select: none;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    opacity: 0.08;
    z-index: 0;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease, opacity 0.35s ease;
}

.benefit-grid-card:hover .benefit-watermark {
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.05);
    opacity: 0.14;
}

/* Card Header */
.benefit-card-top {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.benefit-icon-box {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.benefit-grid-card:hover .benefit-icon-box {
    transform: scale(1.08) rotate(2deg);
}

.benefit-pill-badge {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 50rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
}

/* Title & Content */
.benefit-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.22rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--brand-navy);
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.benefit-bengali-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.benefit-card-text {
    font-size: 0.94rem;
    line-height: 1.68;
    color: #475569;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Bottom Takeaways / Chips */
.benefit-takeaways {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    padding-top: 14px;
    border-top: 1px dashed rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.takeaway-chip {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
}

/* ================== Individual Benefit Color Themes ================== */
/* 1. Emerald / Time Strategy */
.benefit-theme-emerald {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #F0FDF4 0%, #FFFFFF 85%);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 135, 86, 0.16);
}

.benefit-theme-emerald:hover {
    border-color: rgba(0, 135, 86, 0.4);
}

.benefit-theme-emerald .benefit-watermark {
    color: #008756;
}

.benefit-theme-emerald .benefit-icon-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #008756 0%, #10B981 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(0, 135, 86, 0.25);
}

.benefit-theme-emerald .benefit-pill-badge {
    background: rgba(0, 135, 86, 0.1);
    color: #008756;
}

.benefit-theme-emerald .benefit-bengali-badge {
    color: #008756;
}

.benefit-theme-emerald .takeaway-chip {
    background: rgba(0, 135, 86, 0.08);
    color: #007047;
}

/* 2. Sapphire Blue / Anxiety & Confidence */
.benefit-theme-blue {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #EFF6FF 0%, #FFFFFF 85%);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.16);
}

.benefit-theme-blue:hover {
    border-color: rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.4);
}

.benefit-theme-blue .benefit-watermark {
    color: #0066CC;
}

.benefit-theme-blue .benefit-icon-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0066CC 0%, #3B82F6 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.25);
}

.benefit-theme-blue .benefit-pill-badge {
    background: rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.1);
    color: #0066CC;
}

.benefit-theme-blue .benefit-bengali-badge {
    color: #0066CC;
}

.benefit-theme-blue .takeaway-chip {
    background: rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.08);
    color: #0052a3;
}

/* 3. Amber / Weak Spots Diagnosis */
.benefit-theme-amber {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #FFFBEB 0%, #FFFFFF 85%);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.16);
}

.benefit-theme-amber:hover {
    border-color: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.4);
}

.benefit-theme-amber .benefit-watermark {
    color: #D97706;
}

.benefit-theme-amber .benefit-icon-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D97706 0%, #F59E0B 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.25);
}

.benefit-theme-amber .benefit-pill-badge {
    background: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.1);
    color: #D97706;
}

.benefit-theme-amber .benefit-bengali-badge {
    color: #B45309;
}

.benefit-theme-amber .takeaway-chip {
    background: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.08);
    color: #92400E;
}

/* 4. Purple-Violet / Answer Presentation */
.benefit-theme-purple {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #FAF5FF 0%, #FFFFFF 85%);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.16);
}

.benefit-theme-purple:hover {
    border-color: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.4);
}

.benefit-theme-purple .benefit-watermark {
    color: #7C3AED;
}

.benefit-theme-purple .benefit-icon-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7C3AED 0%, #8B5CF6 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.25);
}

.benefit-theme-purple .benefit-pill-badge {
    background: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.1);
    color: #7C3AED;
}

.benefit-theme-purple .benefit-bengali-badge {
    color: #6D28D9;
}

.benefit-theme-purple .takeaway-chip {
    background: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.08);
    color: #5B21B6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. Foundation Page Custom Styles (.foundation-banner, metrics, highlights, ATSE pattern & syllabus)
   ========================================================================== */
.inner-banner.foundation-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.82), rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.90)),
        url('../images/foundation_lab.jpg') center 28% / cover no-repeat;
}

.inner-banner.about-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.78), rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.88)),
        url('../images/about_us_banner.jpg') center 40% / cover no-repeat;
}

.inner-banner.contact-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.84) 0%, rgba(0, 59, 100, 0.88) 100%),
        url('../images/contact_us_banner.jpg') center 42% / cover no-repeat;
    padding: 130px 0 100px;
}

.foundation-target-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(0, 168, 107, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 168, 107, 0.28);
    color: #008756;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    padding: 6px 18px;
    border-radius: 50rem;
}

.olympiad-badge {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 1rem;
    padding: 13px 15px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    height: 100%;
}

.olympiad-badge:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: rgba(0, 168, 107, 0.4);
}

/* Course Details Key Metrics */
.course-metric-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 1.15rem;
    padding: 26px 20px 22px;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.course-metric-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00A86B, #0066CC);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.course-metric-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 32px -8px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.11);
    border-color: rgba(0, 168, 107, 0.35);
}

.course-metric-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.course-metric-icon {
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.55rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Highlights Grid */
.highlight-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 1.25rem;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    padding: 30px 26px;
    height: 100%;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.highlight-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 42px -10px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.12);
}

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

.highlight-card.theme-emerald::before {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00A86B, #10B981);
}

.highlight-card.theme-blue::before {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0066CC, #3B82F6);
}

.highlight-card.theme-amber::before {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #D97706, #F59E0B);
}

.highlight-card.theme-purple::before {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #7C3AED, #8B5CF6);
}

.highlight-icon-badge {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

/* ATSE Pattern Specs */
.atse-spec-item {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 1rem;
    padding: 20px 18px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 14px;
    height: 100%;
    transition: all 0.28s ease;
}

.atse-spec-item:hover {
    border-color: rgba(0, 168, 107, 0.4);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.06);
}

.atse-spec-icon {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Syllabus Tabs & Cards */
.syllabus-nav-pills {
    background: #f1f5f9;
    padding: 6px;
    border-radius: 50rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    gap: 6px;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.syllabus-nav-pills .nav-link {
    border-radius: 50rem;
    padding: 10px 26px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #475569;
    border: none;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.syllabus-nav-pills .nav-link.active {
    background: #008756;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.syllabus-subject-box {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 1.15rem;
    padding: 24px 22px;
    height: 100%;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.syllabus-subject-box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 32px -8px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.1);
}

.syllabus-subject-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.syllabus-topic-chip {
    display: inline-block;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    color: #334155;
    padding: 5px 11px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.4;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.syllabus-subject-box:hover .syllabus-topic-chip {
    border-color: #cbd5e1;
    background: #ffffff;
}

/* ========================================================
   9. Psychometric Testing Services Custom Styles
   ======================================================== */

.psycho-feature-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 1.25rem;
    padding: 26px 24px;
    height: 100%;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.psycho-feature-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -10px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(0, 168, 107, 0.3);
}

/* Stage Cards for "How It Helps At Every Step" */
.psycho-stage-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 1.35rem;
    padding: 28px 22px;
    height: 100%;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.04);
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.psycho-stage-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 36px -8px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.1);
}

.psycho-stage-card.stage-emerald {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f0fdf4 0%, #ffffff 28%);
}

.psycho-stage-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 50rem;
}

.psycho-step-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0A2540;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.psycho-step-desc {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    min-height: 40px;
}

.psycho-sub-item {
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid #edf2f7;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.psycho-sub-item:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.psycho-sub-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 9px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* 3-Step Process Card */
.psycho-process-step {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 1.25rem;
    padding: 32px 24px;
    text-align: center;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.psycho-process-step:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.06);
    border-color: rgba(0, 168, 107, 0.4);
}

.psycho-step-num {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

/* Sample Report Styling */
.sample-report-container {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1;
    border-radius: 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -10px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.08);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.sample-report-header {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0A2540 0%, #153e68 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 28px 32px;
}

.sample-report-body {
    padding: 36px 32px;
}

.score-progress-bar {
    height: 10px;
    background-color: #f1f5f9;
    border-radius: 50rem;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.score-progress-fill {
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 50rem;
    transition: width 0.8s ease-in-out;
}

.report-dimension-item {
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.report-dimension-item:hover {
    background: #f1f5f9;
    border-color: #e2e8f0;
}

.roadmap-step-pill {
    padding: 16px 20px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    background: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.roadmap-step-pill:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.05);
    border-color: rgba(0, 168, 107, 0.4);
}

.sample-report-trigger-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0A2540 0%, #008756 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 16px 24px;
    border-radius: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 135, 86, 0.25);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    max-width: 100%;
}

.sample-report-trigger-btn:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(0, 135, 86, 0.35);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Vision & Mission Section (.vm-section, .vm-card, pillars, and synergy banner)
   ========================================================================== */

.vm-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 1.5rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.95);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -8px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.05);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.vm-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 45px -10px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.12);
}

.vm-card.vision-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(0, 168, 107, 0.45);
}

.vm-card.mission-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.45);
}

/* Top Accent Gradient Bar */
.vm-card-topbar {
    height: 5px;
    width: 100%;
}

.vm-card.vision-card .vm-card-topbar {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00A86B 0%, #10B981 50%, #34D399 100%);
}

.vm-card.mission-card .vm-card-topbar {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0A2540 0%, #0066CC 50%, #38BDF8 100%);
}

/* Card Body */
.vm-card-body {
    padding: 2.25rem 2.25rem 1.85rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

/* Icon Badges */
.vm-icon-box {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.vm-icon-box.vision-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E8F8F2 0%, #c4f1de 100%);
    color: #008756;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 168, 107, 0.18);
}

.vm-icon-box.mission-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EFF6FF 0%, #cbe4fe 100%);
    color: #0066CC;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.18);
}

.vm-card:hover .vm-icon-box {
    transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-2deg);
}

/* Watermark background icon */
.vm-watermark {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 25px;
    opacity: 0.05;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.vm-card:hover .vm-watermark {
    opacity: 0.1;
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Eyebrow badge */
.vm-eyebrow {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 50rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.vm-eyebrow.vision-eyebrow {
    background: #E8F8F2;
    color: #008756;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 168, 107, 0.25);
}

.vm-eyebrow.mission-eyebrow {
    background: #EFF6FF;
    color: #0066CC;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.25);
}

/* Statement Callout Box */
.vm-statement-box {
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 1.2rem 1.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
}

.vm-statement-box.vision-statement {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(232, 248, 242, 0.7) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) 100%);
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(0, 168, 107, 0.15);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 168, 107, 0.15);
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(0, 168, 107, 0.15);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 168, 107, 0.15);
}

.vm-statement-box.mission-statement {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(239, 246, 255, 0.8) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) 100%);
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.15);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.15);
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.15);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.15);
}

.vm-statement-text {
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    line-height: 1.72;
    color: #1e293b;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.vm-statement-text strong {
    color: #0A2540;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Strategic Pillars List */
.vm-pillars-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.vm-pillar-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 11px 14px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid #edf2f7;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.vm-pillar-item:hover {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-color: #cbd5e1;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.04);
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.vm-pillar-icon {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: 9px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-size: 15px;
    margin-top: 1px;
}

.vm-pillar-icon.vision-pillar-icon {
    background: rgba(0, 168, 107, 0.12);
    color: #008756;
}

.vm-pillar-icon.mission-pillar-icon {
    background: rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.12);
    color: #0066CC;
}

.vm-pillar-title {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0A2540;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.vm-pillar-desc {
    font-size: 0.83rem;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Bottom Tags */
.vm-tags-row {
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 1.25rem;
    border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.vm-tag {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 50rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.vm-tag.vision-tag {
    background: #F0FDF4;
    color: #008756;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 168, 107, 0.25);
}

.vm-tag.vision-tag:hover {
    background: #dcfce7;
    border-color: #86efac;
}

.vm-tag.mission-tag {
    background: #EFF6FF;
    color: #0066CC;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.25);
}

.vm-tag.mission-tag:hover {
    background: #dbeafe;
    border-color: #93c5fd;
}

/* Bottom Synergy Bar */
.vm-synergy-banner {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 1.25rem;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.75rem;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.04);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.vm-synergy-banner::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 5px;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #00A86B 0%, #0066CC 100%);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   The Power of Academic+ (Stats) Styles
   ========================================================================== */
.power-stats-section {
    background-color: var(--brand-navy);
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(circle at 12% 25%, rgba(0, 168, 107, 0.16) 0%, transparent 45%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 88% 75%, rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.16) 0%, transparent 45%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.power-stats-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 28px 28px;
    opacity: 0.5;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.power-stat-card {
    background: linear-gradient(150deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 1.25rem;
    padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem 2rem;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.power-stat-card-topbar {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    opacity: 0.85;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.power-stat-card:hover .power-stat-card-topbar {
    opacity: 1;
}

.power-stat-card-topbar.topbar-emerald {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00A86B, #34D399);
}

.power-stat-card-topbar.topbar-blue {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0066CC, #38BDF8);
}

.power-stat-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.power-stat-card:hover .power-stat-icon {
    transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-2deg);
}

.power-stat-icon.icon-emerald {
    background: rgba(0, 168, 107, 0.16);
    color: #00E699;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 168, 107, 0.3);
}

.power-stat-icon.icon-blue {
    background: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.16);
    color: #38BDF8;
    border: 1px solid rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3);
}

.stat-number-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 4px;
    margin: 1.25rem 0 0.75rem;
}

.stat-number-value {
    font-size: 3.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1;
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    letter-spacing: -1.5px;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.stat-number-plus {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #00E699;
    line-height: 1;
}

.power-stat-title {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.power-stat-desc {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. Career Page Dedicated Styles (.career-banner, stat cards, role cards, application)
   ========================================================================== */
.inner-banner.career-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.82), rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.92)),
        url('../images/career_hero_banner.jpg') center 30% / cover no-repeat;
    padding: 120px 0 95px;
}

.career-tag-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(0, 168, 107, 0.16);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 230, 153, 0.4);
    color: #00E699;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 7px 18px;
    border-radius: 50rem;
}

.career-stat-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 1.25rem;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.career-stat-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 30px -8px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(0, 168, 107, 0.4);
}

.career-stat-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand-emerald), var(--brand-blue));
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.career-stat-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.career-stat-number {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--brand-navy);
    line-height: 1;
}

.career-stat-plus {
    color: var(--brand-emerald);
    font-weight: 800;
}

.career-value-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e8eef5;
    border-radius: 1.25rem;
    padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.04);
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.career-value-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: rgba(0, 168, 107, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 35px -10px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.1);
}

.career-icon-box {
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
    border-radius: 1rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.career-value-card:hover .career-icon-box {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-3deg);
}

.career-icon-emerald {
    background: var(--brand-softgreen);
    color: var(--brand-darkemerald);
}

.career-icon-blue {
    background: rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.1);
    color: var(--brand-blue);
}

.career-icon-navy {
    background: rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.08);
    color: var(--brand-navy);
}

.career-icon-purple {
    background: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.1);
    color: #7C3AED;
}

.career-role-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 1.25rem;
    padding: 2.25rem;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    position: relative;
}

.career-role-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--brand-emerald);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -12px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.12);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.career-role-badge {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 50rem;
    display: inline-block;
}

.career-role-type {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #475569;
    background: #f1f5f9;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 6px;
}

.career-role-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 1.25rem 0;
}

.career-role-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: #475569;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
}

.career-role-list li i {
    color: var(--brand-emerald);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 3px;
    font-size: 15px;
}

.career-apply-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0A2540 0%, #003B64 100%);
    border-radius: 1.75rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.25);
}

.career-apply-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    right: -80px;
    bottom: -80px;
    width: 320px;
    height: 320px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 168, 107, 0.28) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.career-step-circle {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #00E699;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.career-email-box {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px dashed rgba(0, 230, 153, 0.45);
    border-radius: 1rem;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.career-form-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 1.5rem;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -10px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.career-model-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 1.25rem;
    padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    height: 100%;
}

.career-model-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--brand-blue);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.08);
}

.career-domain-pill {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 50rem;
    font-size: 0.83rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    background: #f1f5f9;
    color: var(--brand-navy);
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.career-domain-pill.active,
.career-domain-pill:hover {
    background: var(--brand-softgreen);
    color: var(--brand-darkemerald);
    border-color: var(--brand-emerald);
}

.build_career {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgb(255 255 255) 0%, rgb(228 241 232) 50%);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. Who We Are Looking For - Modern Spotlight Card System
   ========================================================================== */
.who_we_are {
    padding: 85px 0 95px;
    position: relative;
}

.role-spotlight-card {
    border: 1px solid #e6edf5;
    border-radius: 1.5rem;
    padding: 2.25rem 2.25rem 1.85rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.04);
}

/* Colored Top Accent Stripe */
.role-spotlight-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    opacity: 0.9;
    transition: height 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
}

/* .role-spotlight-card.card-emerald::before {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00A86B, #00E699);
}

.role-spotlight-card.card-blue::before {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0066CC, #38BDF8);
}

.role-spotlight-card.card-purple::before {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #7C3AED, #A78BFA);
}

.role-spotlight-card.card-amber::before {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #D97706, #FBBF24);
} */

/* Watermark Number in Top-Right */
.role-watermark-num {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.25rem;
    right: 1.75rem;
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 3.25rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1;
    color: #0A2540;
    opacity: 0.07;
    user-select: none;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s ease;
    letter-spacing: -2px;
}

/* Hover States with Custom Ambient Glow */
.role-spotlight-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-7px);
}

.role-spotlight-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.role-spotlight-card:hover .role-watermark-num {
    opacity: 0.16;
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* Card Header: Icon & Category Tag */
.role-icon-badge {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.role-spotlight-card:hover .role-icon-badge {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-3deg);
}

.role-icon-emerald {
    background: rgba(0, 168, 107, 0.12);
    color: #008756;
}

.role-icon-blue {
    background: rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.12);
    color: #0066CC;
}

.role-icon-purple {
    background: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.12);
    color: #7C3AED;
}

.role-icon-amber {
    background: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.12);
    color: #D97706;
}

.role-category-pill {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 50rem;
}

.pill-emerald {
    background: rgba(0, 168, 107, 0.1);
    color: #008756;
}

.pill-blue {
    background: rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.1);
    color: #0066CC;
}

.pill-purple {
    background: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.1);
    color: #7C3AED;
}

.pill-amber {
    background: rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.1);
    color: #D97706;
}

/* Card Footer / Action Link */
.role-card-footer {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    padding-top: 1.25rem;
    border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.role-card-action {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.role-spotlight-card.card-emerald .role-card-action {
    color: #008756;
}

.role-spotlight-card.card-blue .role-card-action {
    color: #0066CC;
}

.role-spotlight-card.card-purple .role-card-action {
    color: #7C3AED;
}

.role-spotlight-card.card-amber .role-card-action {
    color: #D97706;
}

.role-card-action i {
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
    display: inline-block;
}

.role-spotlight-card:hover .role-card-action i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. Connect with Our Expert Team Section (.connect-team-section)
   ========================================================================== */
.connect-team-section {
    padding: 90px 0 100px;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    position: relative;
}

.connect-heading-wrap {
    max-width: 340px;
}

.connect-team-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(0, 168, 107, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 168, 107, 0.25);
    color: #008756;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 50rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.connect-pulse-dot {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    background-color: #00A86B;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-block;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(0, 168, 107, 0.7);
    animation: connectPulse 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes connectPulse {
    0% {
        transform: scale(0.95);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(0, 168, 107, 0.7);
    }

    70% {
        transform: scale(1);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 7px rgba(0, 168, 107, 0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: scale(0.95);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(0, 168, 107, 0);
    }
}

.connect-team-title {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 2.35rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: var(--brand-navy, #0A2540);
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.connect-team-desc {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #556987;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* 3 Cards Container */
.connect-expert-card {
    background-color: #e4effc;
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 32px 26px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: 100%;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.02);
}

/* Icon Box */
.connect-expert-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 13px;
    background-color: #0789ff;
    color: #ffffff;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 21px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 14px -3px rgb(179 214 249);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, background-color 0.3s ease;
}

/* Card Content */
.connect-expert-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--brand-navy, #0A2540);
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.connect-expert-desc {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #556987;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

/* Bottom Action & Link */
.connect-card-action {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 8px;
}

.connect-expert-link {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--brand-navy, #0A2540);
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    word-break: break-all;
}

.connect-expert-link:hover {
    color: #0066CC;
}

.connect-copy-btn {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 188, 212, 0.25);
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #009688;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 13px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.connect-copy-btn:hover {
    background: #00bcd4;
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: #00bcd4;
}

.connect-expert-link.address-link {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--brand-navy, #0A2540);
}

.connect-expert-link.address-link:hover {
    color: #0066CC;
}

.connect-expert-link.address-link i {
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.connect-expert-link.address-link:hover i {
    transform: translate(2px, -2px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. Feel Free to Contact Us Section (.feel-free-contact-sec)
   ========================================================================== */
.feel-free-contact-sec {
    padding: 30px 0 95px;
    background-color: #ffffff;
}

.contact-master-card {
    background-color: #f4f6f9;
    border-radius: 28px;
    padding: 38px;
    border: 1px solid #e9edf2;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.03);
    transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-master-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 16px 45px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.06);
}

.contact-img-wrapper {
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 480px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.08);
    background: #0A2540;
}

.contact-mentor-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
    display: block;
}

/* Floating Badge on Image */
.mentor-floating-card {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 20px;
    left: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    background: rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.88);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.mentor-badge-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(7, 137, 255, 0.2);
    color: #0789ff;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 19px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Form Area */
.contact-main-title {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: var(--brand-navy, #0A2540);
}

.contact-field {
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    border: 1px solid #e1e7ec;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #1e293b;
    padding: 12px 18px;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.contact-field:focus {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border-color: #0789ff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3.5px rgba(7, 137, 255, 0.12);
    outline: none;
}

.contact-field::placeholder {
    color: #8c9ba8;
    font-size: 13.5px;
}

textarea.contact-field {
    height: auto;
    min-height: 110px;
}

.form-select.contact-field {
    cursor: pointer;
    color: #334155;
}

/* reCAPTCHA Card */


/* .recaptcha-check {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    border-radius: 3px;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: 2px solid #c1c7cd;
}

.recaptcha-check:checked {
    background-color: #00A86B;
    border-color: #00A86B;
} */

/* Submit Button */
.btn-emerald-contact {
    background-color: #00A86B;
    border: none;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 12px 38px;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 168, 107, 0.25);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.btn-emerald-contact:hover {
    background-color: #008756;
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 168, 107, 0.35);
}

.btn-emerald-contact:active {
    transform: translateY(1px);
}

.hover-link {
    transition: all 0.5s ease;
}

.hover-link:hover {
    color: var(--brand-darkemerald) !important
}

#ast-scroll-top {
    display: none !important;
}

.vm-statement-text br {
    display: none
}

.feature_article h2 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.blog_srch_field {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.blog_srch_field form .bi-search {
    position: absolute;
    top: 10px;
    left: 12px;
}

.blog_srch_field input {
    padding-left: 35px;
    font-size: 14px;
    height: 40px;
}

.blog-section {
    padding: 70px 0;
}

.feature_article h2 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.blog_white_bg {
    display: block;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02),
        0 6px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04),
        0 0px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    padding: 1.25rem;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 0.75rem;
    color: #000;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.author_img img {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.blog_white_bg .d-flex {
    gap: 15px;
    align-items: center;
}

.blog_white_bg .author_name {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.blog_white_bg h4 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    line-height: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: bold;
    color: var(--brand-navy);
}

.blog_date {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: normal;
    color: #000;
}

.blog_date i {
    color: var(--brand-darkblue);
}

.blog_date span {
    padding-left: 4px;
    color: #646466;
}

.date_info ul {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
}

.blog_content_info {
    display: flex;
    gap: 35px;
}

.blog_list_img {
    width: 128px;
    min-width: 128px;
    height: 128px;
}

.blog_list_img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 10px;
    transition: all 0.4s ease-in-out;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.blog_white_bg:hover {
    box-shadow:
        0 10px 15px -3px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.1),
        0 4px 6px -4px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.1);
}


.blog_white_bg:hover .blog_list_img img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.recent_post {
    box-shadow:
        0 10px 15px -3px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.1),
        0 4px 6px -4px rgb(0 0 0 / 0.1);
    border-radius: 0.75rem;
    padding: 1.5rem;
}

.recent_post h3 {
    font-size: 23px;
    line-height: 1.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.recent_post_list ul li a {
    display: flex;
    color: rgb(31 41 55);
    gap: 15px;
}

.recent_post_list ul li .recent_post_img img {
    width: 64px;
    min-width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: 0.25rem;
}

.recent_post_list ul li h5 {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.25rem;
    font-family: var(--robotoFont);
}

.recent_post_time {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 12px;
    margin-top: 8px;
}

.recent_post_time span {
    color: rgb(107 114 128);
}

.recent_post_list ul li {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgb(243, 244, 246);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    padding-bottom: 18px;
}

a.back-to-button {
    color: #00955e;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    display: block;
}

.inner_hd h1 {
    text-align: left;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    color: var(--brand-navy);
    font-size: 30px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

h5.blog_dates {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-size: 15px;
}

.blog-content h2 {
    font-size: 25px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.recent_post h3 {
    font-size: 20px;
    line-height: 1.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--brand-navy);
}

.recent_post span i {
    color: var(--brand-darkemerald);
    font-size: 15px;
    margin-right: 10px
}

.consultant_sec button span {
    font-size: 13px;
}


/* ==================== STICKY HEADER ==================== */
header.sticky-top {
    position: -webkit-sticky !important;
    position: sticky !important;
    top: 0 !important;
    z-index: 1030;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
    -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
    backface-visibility: hidden;
    -webkit-transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
    will-change: box-shadow, border-color;
    transition: box-shadow 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
        border-color 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
        background-color 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

header.sticky-top.header-scrolled,
header.sticky-top.scrolled,
header.sticky-top.is-scrolled {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.08), 0 2px 6px -1px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.04);
    border-bottom-color: rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
}

.wpcf7-not-valid {
    border-color: #dc3232 !important;
}

.wpcf7-not-valid-tip {
    color: #dc3232;
    font-size: 1em;
    font-weight: normal;
    display: none;
}

.terms h1 {
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--brand-navy) !important;
    font-weight: bolder;
    padding-bottom: 40px;
}

.terms ul {
    padding-bottom: 25px;
    padding-left: 25px;
}

.terms ul li {
    padding-bottom: 10px;
    list-style: disc;
}

.enquiry-form-card .wpcf7-spinner {
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    bottom: -15px;
}


.know-more:before {
    display: none;
}

.dropdown-toggle::after {
    font-size: 19px;
    position: relative;
    top: 2px;
}